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Cafe Samovar

83 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 529-9607
4 star rating based on 4 reviews

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Hours
Mon-Fri 11am-2pm; Mon-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 6pm-10pm  
Status: Closed  
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tel: (901) 529-9607

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Business Description from the Web

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Go to Café Samovar for a place that specializes in Russian and American. Expect the average entrée to cost in the range of $12 to $20, and plan to fit the scene by dressing casual.
Posted by dinesite on March 13, 2009

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The specialties piroshki and beef stroganoff, are well prepared. Entrees such as a Chilean fish dish called Escolar and a terrine that layers polenta with wild mushrooms and feta cheese make an eclectic menu. Strudel and napoleons make lush desserts and served in large portions. More than 27 varieties of Vodka and a short wine list is also available. Murals are featured in the main dining... more
Posted by wcities on August 17, 2008

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Decorated with samovars, Russian dolls, and wall murals with Russian folk themes, this restaurant features authentic Eastern European cuisine with Russian specialties on the menu including piroshkies, knishes, and blintzes. A large selection of vodkas is available to complement your meal and nightly live belly dancers are provided. They are open Monday through Thursday for lunch and dinner and... more
Posted by discoverourtown on February 24, 2008

Editorial Reviews from the web

This charming downtown Ukrainian restaurant serves icy vodkas and warm Russian comfort food.

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The Scene
Beware of the belly dancers. On weekends the gyrating performers strut their stuff and encourage everyone to get up and get in on the act. Old samovars serve as decoration, but no longer spurt hot drinks. Need something to warm your belly? The vast selection of vodkas (64 in all) and full bar draw a drinking crowd.

The Food
The hot borscht is a hearty... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 17, 2003)

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Located on busy Union Avenue, the restaurant is decorated with samovars, Russian dolls, and wall murals with Russian folk themes, but it's the vodkas and Russian gypsy dancing on Friday and Saturday that really put you in the mood for the owners' authentic Russian cooking. It's tough to choose between the borscht, a heady beet-based broth bursting with cabbage and chunks of meat, and the silky... more
Posted by frommers on March 31, 2007

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Always a Pleasure

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Been there twice now, and always a good place to eat. Food is great. Nice little restaurant, Belly Dancer is a lot of fun. Certainly a change from the usual fare. I would personally like to see more "Russian" on the menu, but so far, it's a really good menu. I'll certainly eat there again when we move back to the area.

Pros

+ Great food, Nice, cozy atmosphere, good selection Vodka

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Posted by mccinny on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 05, 2005)

Could be better

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This was our first (and last) visit. Service was very slow and the waiter seemed bored (we wished we had the waiter at an adjacent table, who seemed passionate about the food). When I left my wife there to go get our car, the waiter added a 20% percent gratuity on to the bill. Although my wife would have left 20 percent, she wishes she had not accepted such treatment. There are too many good... more
Posted by tcarterva on April 21, 2009, (Edited November 13, 2003)

a trip to Russia

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I can remember loving the food at the Silver Samovar Bakery in East Memphis. When they opened the restaurant downtown, with an expanded menu, I was very happy and I have never been disappointed.
Posted by estes on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 06, 2002)
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