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Restaurant Iris

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2146 Monroe Avenue Memphis TN 38104
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(901) 590-2828
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Born and raised in Southern Louisiana, Chef Kelly English fell in love with the culture and food of New Orleans. Equipped with his training from award-winning Chef John Besh, English presents a unique dining experience. Restaurant Iris specializes in French-Creole cuisine featuring local and seasonal ingredients. English infuses his endless creativity and passion for food into each dish....

Restaurant Iris specializes in French-Creole cuisine featuring local and seasonal ingredients.

La Tourelle has been Memphis’ French cuisine restaurant of choice for many years. The six course tasting menu at this upscale bistro is a favorite among patrons.

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Restaurant Iris Restaurant Review

Located in a former historic Midtown home, Restaurant Iris has an upscale feel melded with the comforts of dining inside the house of a trusted friend. Chef Kelly English was reared in southern Louisiana, a fact that’s obvious with one taste of his authentic French-Creole cooking. Besides rigorous culinary training, English also is a protégé of chef John Besh. Many dishes vary by season, but...

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Chef/owner Kelly English, named one of Food & Wine's Best Chefs of 2009, has been garnering rave reviews -- and fully booked tables -- at his Midtown fine-dining restaurant. Opened in 2008, it occupies a charming bungalow that once housed the city's esteemed La Tourelle restaurant. Raised in Louisiana and trained at the famed Culinary Institute of America, English excels in combining French and...

Taking its name from the turret in one corner of the turn-of-the-century house in which this Overton Square restaurant is located, La Tourelle has long been Memphis's favorite French restaurant. For those with big appetites and platinum cards, there is a six-course tasting menu; those of lesser means can, between Sunday and Thursday, opt for a very reasonably priced three-course bistro dinner...

French-fusion cuisine served in an intimate setting for nearly a quarter of a century.

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80

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Tucked inside a quaint Queen Anne home in midtown, this French-inspired restaurant makes a great backdrop for the perfect romantic evening. The cozy setting and top-notch...

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This experience could not have been any better. The service was the best in Memphis and perhaps the best I have ever had. Before this night a local owned steak house was my all time local favorite - not anymore. Iris has moved to the front. Thanks Kelly English and family for offering this wonderful opportunity to Memphis.

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We were in a table of six. We ordered the 5 course tasting menu with wine pairings. Highly recommend trying this. Our server made us feel very comfortable and mixed and matched dishes and wine all night. Fun to share bites with your neighbors. Of course, Mr. English lived up to his reputation.

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I was very disappointed in this meal. I have been there many times but this time was not good. The steak came out cold and the shrimp was so salty I could not eat it. The server took the shrimp off and another steak was prepared. It was the first time for my boyfriend and it was his birthday so it was important that it was spectacular. I know Kelly English's reputation and the meal was...

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This is my go to restaurant for special occasions. My husband's meal was excellent. My meal was ok but the pasta was very al dente. I almost had to cut with a knife. I would still go back and not order the ravioli.

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Resturant Iris always has superb service and food. It is one of my favorite places to eat in Memphis. I never know what I am going to there are always so many great choices

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Iris Restaurant is located at 2146 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN. This business specializes in Family Style Restaurants and has 1 review(s) with a star rating of 5.0.

La Tourelle Restaurant can be found at Monroe Ave 2146. The following is offered: Restaurants: International. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Memphis there are 6 other Restaurants: International . An overview can be found here.

thefoodBorn and raised in Southern Louisiana, Chef Kelly English fell in love with the culture and food of New Orleans. Equipped with his training from award-winning Chef John Besh, English presents a unique dining experience. Restaurant Iris specializes in French-Creole cuisine featuring local and seasonal ingredients. English infuses his endless creativity and passion for food into each dish....

la Tourelle Restaurant is located at 1921 Vinton Ave, Memphis, TN. This location is in the East Midtown Community Association neighborhood. This business specializes in Restaurants.

Best Restaurants, Brunch: Chef Kelly English is always in the house - as in, the darling house in Midtown that serves as the backdrop for Iris. The homey feel of the individual dining rooms is supplemented by great artwork and a low-key ambiance; you'll be comfortable here is dressy jeans or full-out glam.

The cuisine is a nice combination of fresh local ingredients and Cajun flair,...

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