Central BBQ
Central BBQ serves ribs, sandwiches and Southern desserts minutes from Overton Park Golf Course. The dinner menu at Central BBQ starts with appetizers including smoked hot wings and sausage and cheese plates. Hungry diners can choose from entrees like the ribs plate, the slow-smoked pork plate and the pulled chicken sandwich. Every entree at Central BBQ can be enhanced with onion rings and BBQ beans. The kitchen staff at Central BBQ makes five-layer chocolate cakes, peanut butter pies and other desserts daily.
Central BBQ
2249 Central Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 272-9377
cbqmemphis.com
Erling Jensen
Golfers interested in luxurious dining near the Chickasaw Country Club can reserve tables at Erling Jensen. The dinner menu starts with deconstructed lobster ravioli and Maine lobster pancakes from the appetizer section. Diners will find delicious entrees ranging from the herb-encrusted lamb sirloin to the Black Angus filet on the menu. Erling Jensen serves pan-seared scallops and Atlantic salmon for diners interested in lighter meals. The dessert menu at Erling Jensen contains Southern and European favorites including homemade sorbet, caramelized pear turnovers and chocolate souffle.
Erling Jensen
1044 S. Yates Road
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 763-3700
ejensen.com
Chez Philippe
Chez Philippe serves a blend of French and Asian dishes within the Peabody Memphis hotel. Guests start with escargot and butternut squash bisque from the appetizer menu. The restaurant's main courses include Florida spiky lobster, filet of beef and Scottish salmon. To end your meal on a sweet note, Chez Philippe produces desserts ranging from roasted pumpkin waffles to Boston cream donuts. Diners interested in tasting a little of everything on the Chez Philippe menu can opt for the seven-course tasting menu.
Chez Philippe
149 Union Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 529-4188
peabodymemphis.com
Owen Brennan's
Owen Brennan's combines traditional Southern and modern American dishes near the Farmington Country Club. Diners choose appetizers like fried green tomatoes and oysters Rockefeller to start their meals. The dinner menu features filet mignon, beef tournadoes and organic roasted chicken to please almost any patron. Seafood lovers choose from entrees including shrimp and garlic and salmon fillet available daily on the dinner menu. Owen Brennan's appeals to sweets lovers with Bourbon Street bread pudding, blondie brownies and other desserts.
Owen Brennan's
6150 Poplar Ave. Suite 150
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 761-0990
brennansmemphis.com
About The Author
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
