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Itta Bena, Memphis, TN
Itta Bena, Memphis, TN
Itta Bena, Memphis, TN
Itta Bena, Memphis, TN
Itta Bena, Memphis, TN

Itta Bena

4.8
4.8
4886 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Located on the third floor of B.B. King's Blues Club overlooking historic Beale Street you will find Itta Bena "A unique delta experience". Whether entering from our private Second Street entrance or walking through the secret hall from inside B.B. King's Blues Club, Itta Bena is sure to capture your senses. The experience is further heightened when you step inside and find yourself surrounded by rich wood floors, vaulted ceilings, deep golden hued chandeliers and the faint sound of the bustling street below. Touching all the senses, we enrich your evening by offering a delta inspired menu of robust flavors and clean presentation. Itta Bena is a complete overwhelming of the senses that you must experience for yourself.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (901) 578-3031
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Oscar Pena
  • Private party facilities
    Consistent with Itta Bena’s rich rhythm and blues history our Private Dining Room overlooks Beale Street through blue tinted windows, discreetly tucked away in the corner of our restaurant. Walls decorated with intricate woodwork and a curtained entrance offer privacy to parties of up to 200.
  • Private party contact
    Kathrine Corvelli: (901) 202-9114
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Second
  • Parking details
    None
  • Entertainment
    Itta Bena is located just above B.B. King's Blues Club on historic Beale St. Live music captivates our guests and enhances the nearly surreal dining experience. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday nights, Susan Marshall enchants her audience, performing arguably as the contemporary Memphis scene's most powerful and versatile pure singer yet (According to The Memphis Flyer). Visit our website to learn more.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

What 4,886 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Food

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Ambience

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Hot spot

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Romantic

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Good for special occasions

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Lively

  • Memphis

    Best Food

  • Memphis

    Best Ambience

  • Memphis

    Hot spot

  • Memphis

    Romantic

  • Memphis

    Good for special occasions

  • Memphis

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Itta Bena, nestled above BB King's on Beale Street, is a charming hidden gem boasting an elegant ambiance. Diners rave about "amazing food," "fantastic service," and a "lovely old-time atmosphere" enhanced by live jazz. Signature dishes like she-crab soup and shrimp & grits are "out of this world." Highly recommended for both locals and visitors.
4,886 Reviews
  1. Arnie

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance. She crab soup and lamb lollipops were delicious. Best bread pudding!

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  2. Drew

    New York City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service both were fantastic! Great place with very good vibes and perfect before any show!

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  3. Miles

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal. Thank you for accommodating my request. That meant a lot for us. Will definitely be back because of it. 

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  4. John

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience and fantastic food. Great service

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  5. Lelania

    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
    We enjoyed a nice dinner before going to the Orpheum. Our meal and server were top notch! We will be back.

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  6. Scott

    Memphis/West TN

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I love Itta Bena! We chose dinner this night before seeing Hamilton at The Orpheum Theatre. Literally everything was on point! We had an old fashioned and a cosmo. Each had a cup of she crab soup. We split the sea bass entree and split a nice slice of key lime pie with raspberry drizzle. $137 for our bill total. Highly recommend!

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  7. Alan

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    She crab soup and smoked bacon were stunning great service nice atmosphere

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience and ambiance. We can't wait to come back!

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  9. Franswah

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Courtney was absolutely amazing! The food was 10/10. We enjoyed the scenery as well as many photo ops in the ladies room.

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  10. Sean

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service & filet was delicious!!! Piano music was nice & service & food were prompt!!

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Itta Bena is rated 4.8 stars by 4886 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Itta Bena

145 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Second
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Oscar Pena
  • Entertainment
    Itta Bena is located just above B.B. King's Blues Club on historic Beale St. Live music captivates our guests and enhances the nearly surreal dining experience. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday nights, Susan Marshall enchants her audience, performing arguably as the contemporary Memphis scene's most powerful and versatile pure singer yet (According to The Memphis Flyer). Visit our website to learn more.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (901) 578-3031
  • Private party facilities
    Consistent with Itta Bena’s rich rhythm and blues history our Private Dining Room overlooks Beale Street through blue tinted windows, discreetly tucked away in the corner of our restaurant. Walls decorated with intricate woodwork and a curtained entrance offer privacy to parties of up to 200.
  • Private party contact
    Kathrine Corvelli: (901) 202-9114
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