Napa Cafe

4.9

1802 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

Open since 1998, Napa Café is tucked away in a pleasant corner of Sanderlin Centré. Owner Glenda Hastings restaurant has received numerous awards and accolades, including Best Wine List, Best Business Dinner, and Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. With its polished yet inviting interior, captivating artwork and distinctive cuisine, Napa Café elicits superlatives from first-time visitors, as well as from the guests who return again and again.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(901) 683-0441
Website
http://www.napacafe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
For smaller or medium-size business dinners.
Private party facilities
Holds up to 65 guests, no room fee; equipment available.Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding Receptions, Business Dinners, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Retirement Parties, Graduations, & more.

Location
5101 Sanderlin Ste. 122, Memphis, TN 38117
Area
East Memphis
Cross Street
North of Poplar, between Mendenhall and White Station
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Thai SteakUS$11.00
Grilled filet mignon tips with traditional Thai marinade
Stuffed Piquillo PeppersUS$14.00
Sweet red bell peppers baked with goat cheese, basil, mozzarella & parmesan cheese, served with French baguette toast
Blackened Shrimp DumplingsUS$14.00
with tomato bacon gravy
Baked Crab DipUS$16.00
Dungeness crab baked with manchego cheese, lemon, garlic, baguette toast

Soups

Today's SoupUS$10.00
Tomato SoupUS$10.00
with basil & dill

Salads

Napa SaladUS$10.00
Our signature salad with Bibb lettuce, toasted almonds, celery, Mandarin oranges, tangy vinaigrette
SpinachUS$11.00
Spinach, pecans, goat cheese, dried cherries, opal apples, bacon, maple Dijon dressing
Iceberg WedgeUS$11.00
Bleu cheese dressing, crumbled bleu cheese, crisp bacon, chopped chives, tomatoes, aged balsamic
Little Gem SaladUS$12.00
Baby Japanese romaine-like lettuce, avocado, radishes, Campari tomatoes, miso vinaigrette, toasted black and white sesame seeds
Caesar SaladUS$12.00
Crisp romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, shaved manchego, brioche croutons

Entrees

ChickenUS$29.00
Roasted USDA organic chicken with hoisin glaze, smoked gouda risotto, green beans & carrots
SalmonUS$34.00
Miso marinated with forbidden black rice, garlic scented spinach, shiitake mushrooms, sweet & sour beet emulsion
Sea BassUS$43.00
Soy ginger butter, soy ginger vinaigrette, black forbidden rice, sautéed spinach
Bronzed Yellowfin TunaUS$38.00
Seared yellowfin tuna dusted with Mediterranean herbs & spices, marinated lentils, whipped cauliflower, & Moroccan caramelized onions
Sea ScallopsUS$42.00
Caramelized sea scallops, curry beurre blanc, chilled grapefruit salad with lemongrass and Thai chiles, black forbidden rice, sauteed spinach
Crab CakesUS$42.00
Maryland-style crab cakes with jumbo lump crab, Dijon mustard sauce, grilled asparagus
Shrimp & GritsUS$33.00
Grilled colossal shrimp, creamy grits, shiitake mushroom & pancetta demi-glace
Filet MignonUS$49.00
Grilled with meuniere butter, port balsamic reduction, mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus
Short RibsUS$39.00
Double stout braised short ribs, tomato con it, mashed potatoes, tonkatsu sauce
Pork ChopUS$39.00
Dry-aged Duroc porterhouse chop, roasted granny smith apple sauce, apple ginger demi- glace, smoked bacon & blue cheese mashed potatoes
Lamb TenderloinUS$42.00
Marinated & grilled lamb, chimichurri sauce, turmeric-scented basmati rice with golden raisins & almonds, roasted cauliflower

Desserts

$9.75

Famous Sweet Buttermilk Pie
Praline Pecan Ice Cream Pie
Seasonal Crème Brûlée
Belgian Chocolate Pâté
Whole Lemon Sorbet
Key Lime Tart

What 1,802 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Memphis / West Tennessee
Best Overall
Memphis / West Tennessee
Best Food
Memphis / West Tennessee
Best Service
Memphis / West Tennessee
Best Ambience
Memphis / West Tennessee
Best Value
Memphis / West Tennessee
Neighbourhood gem
Memphis / West Tennessee
Great for fine wines
Memphis / West Tennessee
American
Memphis
Best Overall
Memphis
Best Food
Memphis
Best Service
Memphis
Best Ambience
Memphis
Best Value
Memphis
Neighbourhood gem
Memphis
Great for fine wines
Memphis
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Napa Cafe in Memphis offers an "exemplary" dining experience with excellent food, attentive service, and a warm, welcoming ambiance. Diners rave about the standout dishes like halibut and short ribs. The owner, Glenda, and her team go "above and beyond" to ensure memorable visits, making it a top choice for special occasions.

1,802 Reviews

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Tara
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can’t say enough great things about this restaurant. The atmosphere, the staff, the food were all absolutely top shelf. We had such a great experience. Highly recommend!
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Mike
Memphis/West TN
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints. Food, service and overall experience is just fantastic!
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Bruce
Memphis/West TN
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was fast. Food tasted great. My only request would be some type of chocolate cake dessert option. Otherwise, totally great!
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Kelly
Memphis/West TN
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was great food and service, noise level in dinning room w bar was VERY loud .. and was staff. Other customers annoyed as well-- not relaxing for cost.
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ed
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and atmosphere .. pleasant and cheerful staff
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margot
Memphis/West TN
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Napa Cafe is one of our favorite places to dine in Memphis! We can always count on amazing food, fabulous service and we love the ambience!
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Don
Memphis/West TN
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What is not to like about this Special Place ! The Halibut and Sides were fabulous !
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Hergie
Tallahassee
63 reviews
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoy dining at Napa Cafe for special occasions and particularly love seeing what’s new on the menu. Last night we brought two out of town guests who live near the coast and have seafood regularly in their home towns. Because of our guests, we were disappointed that the new menu featured too many seafood items. Don’t get me wrong, we enjoyed our dinner, but some of us didn’t want seafood. All of the apps were seafood except one, and most were shellfish, which we couldn’t eat due to an allergy. We also felt like the new entrees didn’t include enough non seafood options, and no one wants beef ragout when it’s 90 degrees outside. PS Jan always does a great job!
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Debora
Memphis/West TN
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Napa can be counted on to provide a consistent level of excellence. Our party of six dined in the "Wine Cellar" room which was cozy and enabled the members of our party with hearing difficulties to enjoy the company. We enjoyed the Mahi Mahi, filet and pork chops meals and all plates were clean. Since we ate all our meals, we treated ourselves and had praline pie for dessert. The servings were huge so we did share dessert! Absolutely wonderful! I happened to notice that a wine dinner was planned for later in the month offering an interesting menu. This will provide another reason to visit Napa! Service was excellent. Adequate parking with security patrol. Parking area well lit. Dining room pathways adequate for wheelchair access. Handicap parking available.
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Stuart
Memphis/West TN
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Napa Cafe is our #1. We continue bringing family and friends here to experience an elegant, elevated 'start to finish' experience. This night we celebrated my wife's birthday. Napa Cafe has our preferred relaxed ambience, mouth-watering bites and amazing specials. We love the easy, friendly, un-rushed, attentive experience with their team. We feel very welcomed - and appreciated - at Napa. Glenda's commitment to delivering one of the finest (if not THE finest) dining experience in Memphis is greatly appreciated.
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FAQs

Napa Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Napa Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (901) 683-0441.

Napa Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 1802 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5101 Sanderlin Ste. 122, Memphis, TN 38117

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
North of Poplar, between Mendenhall and White Station
Area
East Memphis
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.napacafe.com/
Phone number
(901) 683-0441
Catering
For smaller or medium-size business dinners.
Private party facilities
Holds up to 65 guests, no room fee; equipment available.Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding Receptions, Business Dinners, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Retirement Parties, Graduations, & more.

Featured in

29 Memphis Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Napa Cafe

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

29 Memphis Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Short Ribs

Spinach

Famous Sweet Buttermilk Pie

Appetizers

Thai SteakUS$11.00

Stuffed Piquillo PeppersUS$14.00

Blackened Shrimp DumplingsUS$14.00

Baked Crab DipUS$16.00

Soups

Today's SoupUS$10.00

Tomato SoupUS$10.00

Salads

Napa SaladUS$10.00

SpinachUS$11.00

Iceberg WedgeUS$11.00

Little Gem SaladUS$12.00

Caesar SaladUS$12.00

Entrees

ChickenUS$29.00

SalmonUS$34.00

Sea BassUS$43.00

Bronzed Yellowfin TunaUS$38.00

Sea ScallopsUS$42.00

Crab CakesUS$42.00

Shrimp & GritsUS$33.00

Filet MignonUS$49.00

Short RibsUS$39.00

Pork ChopUS$39.00

Lamb TenderloinUS$42.00

Desserts

Famous Sweet Buttermilk Pie

Praline Pecan Ice Cream Pie

Seasonal Crème Brûlée

Belgian Chocolate Pâté

Whole Lemon Sorbet

Key Lime Tart

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Napa Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Napa Cafe restaurant rated?

Is Napa Cafe currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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