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Prime steaks & seafood specialties served in a refined, white-linen setting with a piano bar.
Hours
| Thursday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 551 S Mendenhall Rd, Memphis, TN 38117
Phone: (901) 762-8200
Website: http://www.folksfolly.com/
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Reviews
MemphisMike
Has been a few years since dining here. We like ti sit at bar and just get drinks and appetizers. Our favorites are the Bleu Cheese Mountain and the Calamari. Service is still as great as ever also. Many Employees have 10+ years of working there. That says a lot to me. Now you are going to spend quite a bit of $$$, but you get what you pay for and the food and adventure is worth it.
… moreSam Edge
We’ve eaten at lots of steak houses from New York, Chicago, Kansas City, Fort Worth, Las Vegas, and Palm Desert. Folk’s folly beats them all.
Service is exemplary, food is always first class. Steaks cooked to perfection every time.
A very good selection of sides with our favorites being the spinach and shoe string potato’s.
Not a place to dine every night as you will pay for a first class meal, however, it’s the finest place to eat in Memphis. I’ll take it any day over Morton’s, Flemings, Peter Lugers, or Smith and Wollensky.
… moreService is exemplary, food is always first class. Steaks cooked to perfection every time.
A very good selection of sides with our favorites being the spinach and shoe string potato’s.
Not a place to dine every night as you will pay for a first class meal, however, it’s the finest place to eat in Memphis. I’ll take it any day over Morton’s, Flemings, Peter Lugers, or Smith and Wollensky.
andy johnson
From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, it was a 5 star experience. The attention every staff member gave us was first class. Our waitress was the sweetest lady. Can’t remember her name but she was an older lady. She took great care of us. The manager came by and checked on us as well. You can tell it is a well ran place with customer service being a top priority. The salads were very fresh. The Ribeye was the best steak I have ever eaten. It was seasoned and cooked perfect. I could tell it was a very high quality cut of meat too. My wife got the New York strip and loved it as well.
… moreDwyanda Burton
We went there to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. The esthetics of this place is both beautiful and delightful.We ordered the NY strips steak mine was medium well and her’s was well done they were both seasoned to perfection no steak sauce needed. We had the jalapeno Mac n cheese, green beans, twice baked potato, and broccoli ,also the jumbo fried shrimp. Everything was perfect this was my 1st time there but it definitely want be my last. I would rate this 100 out of a 100 if I could but since I can’t I’ll settle for 10 out of 10.
… moreDevra Keokongchack
I recently dined at Folks & Folly, and it was, unfortunately, one of the most disappointing fine dining experiences I’ve had in Memphis.
From the moment we walked in, there was a strong, unpleasant odor something between a dirty fish tank and a bathroom smell that lingered the entire time. It immediately ruined what was supposed to be an elevated dining atmosphere.
The interior looked neglected. The small fish tanks near the bar were cloudy and unkept, and when I glanced upward, I noticed vents that appeared to have mildew or buildup. The artwork on the walls didn’t help either one of the pictures of a tree looked disturbingly like a lynching tree, which was not only inappropriate but unsettling.
We were seated in a cramped corner against the curtains, with barely any space to move. The service was careless our waitress repeatedly reached over our food to pour wine instead of walking around or asking permission. It felt rushed and inconsiderate, not the attentive service you expect at a restaurant advertising itself as “fine dining.”
Then came the food. We started with Folly’s Tidbits, an appetizer that looked more like something from a fair food stand than an upscale kitchen. The presentation was sloppy, the batter was gummy and undercooked, and the steak filling was bland and rubbery. We sent it back immediately.
For entrées, we ordered the rosemary lamb chops and the sea bass. The lamb arrived on a tiny plate with no garnish, no color, just four small chops and a strange metal cup filled with something green and gelatinous. The meat was undercooked, chewy, and tasted only of salt no trace of rosemary or balance of flavor. The sides were equally disappointing: oily spinach and mushrooms with no seasoning, and overly sweet mashed potatoes that tasted like someone’s failed attempt at candied yams.
The sea bass was the only dish that was even remotely edible after we requested additional garlic butter. Otherwise, it was dry and lacked any real seasoning.
We sent most of the food back, paid for the wine and the sea bass, and left hungry. The only thing worth mentioning positively was the bread and butter and honestly, that says it all.
For a restaurant that markets itself as “refined” and “modern Southern,” Folks & Folly completely missed the mark. Between the smell, the decor, the service, and the food, the entire experience felt careless and overpriced. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone looking for an actual fine dining experience in Memphis.
Rating: ⭐ 1 out of 5
If you’re looking for quality food and service, I’d suggest going elsewhere.
… moreFrom the moment we walked in, there was a strong, unpleasant odor something between a dirty fish tank and a bathroom smell that lingered the entire time. It immediately ruined what was supposed to be an elevated dining atmosphere.
The interior looked neglected. The small fish tanks near the bar were cloudy and unkept, and when I glanced upward, I noticed vents that appeared to have mildew or buildup. The artwork on the walls didn’t help either one of the pictures of a tree looked disturbingly like a lynching tree, which was not only inappropriate but unsettling.
We were seated in a cramped corner against the curtains, with barely any space to move. The service was careless our waitress repeatedly reached over our food to pour wine instead of walking around or asking permission. It felt rushed and inconsiderate, not the attentive service you expect at a restaurant advertising itself as “fine dining.”
Then came the food. We started with Folly’s Tidbits, an appetizer that looked more like something from a fair food stand than an upscale kitchen. The presentation was sloppy, the batter was gummy and undercooked, and the steak filling was bland and rubbery. We sent it back immediately.
For entrées, we ordered the rosemary lamb chops and the sea bass. The lamb arrived on a tiny plate with no garnish, no color, just four small chops and a strange metal cup filled with something green and gelatinous. The meat was undercooked, chewy, and tasted only of salt no trace of rosemary or balance of flavor. The sides were equally disappointing: oily spinach and mushrooms with no seasoning, and overly sweet mashed potatoes that tasted like someone’s failed attempt at candied yams.
The sea bass was the only dish that was even remotely edible after we requested additional garlic butter. Otherwise, it was dry and lacked any real seasoning.
We sent most of the food back, paid for the wine and the sea bass, and left hungry. The only thing worth mentioning positively was the bread and butter and honestly, that says it all.
For a restaurant that markets itself as “refined” and “modern Southern,” Folks & Folly completely missed the mark. Between the smell, the decor, the service, and the food, the entire experience felt careless and overpriced. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone looking for an actual fine dining experience in Memphis.
Rating: ⭐ 1 out of 5
If you’re looking for quality food and service, I’d suggest going elsewhere.
Valerie Rotella-Zafuto
We had a 50th Birthday celebration there. The food was delicious and the service was top notch! I had surf and turf, the lobster was huge and cooked to perfection. The cut filet was also cooked to perfection! Definitelyone of the best meals I’ve had! Thank you!
… moreIris San Miguel
I recently took my husband to this restaurant for his birthday, and unfortunately, it was a bit of a letdown. His mac and cheese arrived cold, and despite informing the staff that it was a special occasion, we didn’t receive any form of acknowledgment, such as a complimentary dessert or even a simple birthday greeting. This was surprising since I’ve never been to a restaurant that didn’t recognize a birthday in some way.
On a positive note, my steak was outstanding. I ordered the ‘petite’ steak, which turned out to be satisfyingly thick and perfectly cooked. The grits were equally enjoyable. However, the king crab croquettes fell short in flavor; while the texture was spot on, they desperately needed more seasoning. The catfish appetizer was decent, but not memorable, and could have benefited from a more seasoned batter.
Overall, while certain dishes didn’t quite live up to our expectations, the steak was exceptional and would definitely be a reason for us to return. However, given our experience, this wouldn’t be our choice for celebrating a special occasion.
… moreOn a positive note, my steak was outstanding. I ordered the ‘petite’ steak, which turned out to be satisfyingly thick and perfectly cooked. The grits were equally enjoyable. However, the king crab croquettes fell short in flavor; while the texture was spot on, they desperately needed more seasoning. The catfish appetizer was decent, but not memorable, and could have benefited from a more seasoned batter.
Overall, while certain dishes didn’t quite live up to our expectations, the steak was exceptional and would definitely be a reason for us to return. However, given our experience, this wouldn’t be our choice for celebrating a special occasion.
Cheryl “Goodlife46” Wilkinson
My fiancé and I decided to visit this establishment for our pre-Valintines Day dinner. The ambience was very cozy and inviting. Our server Deborah was very knowledgeable and took very good care of us. We settled for the She Crab soup, Caesar salad, mashed sweet potatoes and the 16 oz ribeye steak. The food was cooked to perfection. The steak was very tender a seemed to melt with every bite. The Sge Crab soup was excellent to tbe point I contemplated ordering another bowl. Overall this was a great experience and I definitely will patronize this establishment again.
… moreMel W
We’ve tried several places such as Folk’s Folly but our experience was underwhelming. We started with their calamari but the only thing that gave it flavor was the sauce and it was chewy. I got the Lobster Medalion but the steak was over seasoned, they did offer to remake it or another entree of my choosing in which I chose the Chilean Bass. Overall, the food was okay and fell short of our expectations.
… moreLauren Boston
From the moment we walked in we were greeted with friendly faces. The room attendant, Dillon, and our server, Shannon, were so attentive.
Our food was SPECTACULAR!
We ordered the fried pickles, a wedge salad, a filet, ribeye, asparagus, spinach and mushrooms.
Our steaks were cooked to perfection. The vegetables were so flavorful!!
We had the best night and I recommend FF to anyone!!
… moreOur food was SPECTACULAR!
We ordered the fried pickles, a wedge salad, a filet, ribeye, asparagus, spinach and mushrooms.
Our steaks were cooked to perfection. The vegetables were so flavorful!!
We had the best night and I recommend FF to anyone!!