Memphis--CLOSED
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone: (323) 465-8600
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Hudson Avenue
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 6pm-2am
Editorial Review for Memphis--CLOSED – by Randi Schmelzer
In Short
Nightlife promoter Michael Sutton has added Southern comfort to his resume. He's refurbished Hollywood's last remaining Victorian cottage, Jane's House, built in 1903, into a high-end, Deep South- and Louisiana-style restaurant-bar. Its most recent incarnation was as a visitors' center, but the former schoolhouse has been completely revamped. Its largely unoccupied courtyard area is also in flux, with new retail tenants and a freshly landscaped garden-dining area.
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User Reviews for Memphis--CLOSED
12/28/2007 Posted by iamcam
have heard several good things about Memphis from friends and people I work with although I'm sad to say I was very disappointed! We were the only two people in the entire restaurant and the music was blasting which made our experience very awkward. The wait staff was polite but I felt they were a bit too impersonal and distant again making us feel awkward in a giant, dark restaurant by ourselves. I had the shrimp (it was okay) but Im told the fried chicken is good. I wasn't a huge fan of the gumbo. I probably would have had a better time if there were more people in the restaurant because the ambiance is pretty cool.
Pros: Ambience
Cons: Food was okay
12/17/2007 Posted by latinonica
I have never given a restaurant a bad review but Memphis compels me to do so. I was there on Friday, Dec. 14th. I was a guess in a large birthday group. I ALWAYS read restaurant reviews before selecting it, but for Memphis I did not have a chance to do so. For starters the drink I ordered a simple vodka tonic was all wrong. The bartender made if with vodka and vermouth, yes VERMOUTH! The drink was bad but I drank it because I selected expensive vodka. When we were seated, no water or bread was brought to us. Finally when the water was brought to us, it was spilled in front of me. I proceeded to clean it up; the servant looked at me and asked "did you want another napkin?" I looked at him and said, "Yes, that would be helpful". Then our waitress made an appearance and brought us the biscuits with no plates. She then brought the plates after we were done eating. The waitress had no people skills whatsoever. WORSE service I have EVER experienced. The food was typical, at best; this place needs to get new management or else is going to go out business. One person in our party never got his plate until he asked the waitress for a status. He was told that the order was never placed. If you want fried chicken go to KFC. If you want better service go to Dennis, IHOP, you will get someone much more personable.
Pros: biscuits
Cons: everything else
