Restaurant Iris a “Special Occasion” restaurant

According to Ilovememphisblog.com, Restaurant Iris was a favorite among Memphians when asked where they like to celebrate their milestones!

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Stay Classy, Memphis: 10 Special Occasion Restaurants

There are some dining occasions – birthdays, special dates, anniversaries – when dollar taco night just won’t do. You need something a little classier, someplace that says that you wanted the evening to be special.

When you want to celebrate, make reservations at one of these swanky local restaurants:

6. Restaurant Iris (2146 Monroe Avenue, (901) 590-2828)

When I asked you guys where you’d like to have your birthday dinner if money was no object, about half of you picked Restaurant Iris.

Chef Kelly English’s midtown restaurant has only been open for about two years, but it’s already legendary. The food is definitely inspired by English’s Louisiana childhood – think lobster “knuckle sandwiches”, scallops, gulf shrimp and pork belly. Iris is open nightly for dinner and on Sundays for brunch.

*Clarification, effective January 1, 20100, Restaurant Iris will be open for dinner Monday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and for Sunday Brunch the third Sunday of each month.