This place delivers every time. The flavors are bold, everything tastes fresh, and the portions are generous. The atmosphere makes it easy to relax and enjoy your meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meagan Hardin
Delicious food and great atmo
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Fletcher
Best place to get some southern comfort food in dowtown Memphis. Ms. BJ is the sweetest person.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ethan Blake
amazing homestyle (true family recipes!) soul food. i’m vegan and there were still numerous scrumptious options. ms BJ is among the most gracious and hospitable restaurant hosts i’ve ever come across.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saria Cruz
Excellent southern food!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brit Brat
Great atmosphere 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristine Kippins
I literally drove from Washington, DC to Memphis to experience the glory that is Alcenia’s, and let me tell you, IT WAS WORTH THE DRIVE! The catfish was so juicy, the cabbage delish, and the yams… THE YAMS! I’d never experienced yams like that in my life. They should win an award. As should the hospitality at Alcenia’s! Miss Betty gave me a lovely hug as I left, and her son took care of me the whole time I was there. It’s truly a family run operation that gives as much love as they give amazing food. I’d give more than five stars if I could.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Gonzalez
Everything from the moment I walked in was perfect. Staff and owner are so kind and genuine. The food was next level! Fried chicken was over the top. Would 100% recommend and will 100% be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
N Ewing
I will start with the positive. It’s a gorgeous restaurant very fun decor but I was left disappointed. I ordered smothered chicken based on reviews left by others. Initially they got my order wrong (just chicken no smother) which wasn’t a big deal, the waitress was like oh you did order it smothered and brought it back out with smother. I assume they used the same pieces of chicken (again no big deal). I eat the first piece (a drumstick) and it was not what I was expecting as far as flavor but I will say I could tell it came right out the fryer but it fell flat for seasoned meat. You could tell they don’t brine it (again not what I expected based on reviews but not a big deal), I just asked for some hot sauce to add a little kick. I go to eat my other piece (a thigh) and I see a hair in the smother on the side of the chicken, I remove it and then I notice another long piece of hair and it was like embedded in the chicken, I had to cut the chicken to see how long it was. I was mortified. I got the waitress and told her what I found. I tried to be discreet as well. They offered no apology nothing. When I went to check out again no apology, I actually was met with a bit of an attitude. They charged me for a vegetable plate which was technically and overcharge because I didn’t eat the cornbread (it was on my plate) and only ate the (2) veggies I had ordered as sides which were in separate bowls. My expectation was to at minimum get an apology. Needless to say I will not be returning and they need to require hairnets be worn for food prep and cook staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Beyoutifully Gifted
Small but nice. Food is very flavorful. Staff is extremely accommodating and it’s a very warm atmosphere.
Not only is the food good for the soul but so is the atmosphere! Happy 28th Birthday Alcenia’s!
Chef Dunand
This is some of the best food in Memphis. Every item, sides included, was delicious. We tried the pork chops, the fried chicken, the catfish, meatloaf and the bread pudding. B.J. was an outstanding host. Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Townes
Good food and good customer service. Felt like I was being served by family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ola Friday
OMG!! This is the spot. Food is soo good! The tomato gravy, biscuits and fried green tomatoes were amazing! The atmosphere is so lovely and the staff/owner are the best. Please support this establishment!
This place delivers every time. The flavors are bold, everything tastes fresh, and the portions are generous. The atmosphere makes it easy to relax and enjoy your meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food and great atmo
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best place to get some southern comfort food in dowtown Memphis. Ms. BJ is the sweetest person.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
amazing homestyle (true family recipes!) soul food. i’m vegan and there were still numerous scrumptious options. ms BJ is among the most gracious and hospitable restaurant hosts i’ve ever come across.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent southern food!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I literally drove from Washington, DC to Memphis to experience the glory that is Alcenia’s, and let me tell you, IT WAS WORTH THE DRIVE! The catfish was so juicy, the cabbage delish, and the yams… THE YAMS! I’d never experienced yams like that in my life. They should win an award. As should the hospitality at Alcenia’s! Miss Betty gave me a lovely hug as I left, and her son took care of me the whole time I was there. It’s truly a family run operation that gives as much love as they give amazing food. I’d give more than five stars if I could.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything from the moment I walked in was perfect. Staff and owner are so kind and genuine. The food was next level! Fried chicken was over the top. Would 100% recommend and will 100% be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I will start with the positive. It’s a gorgeous restaurant very fun decor but I was left disappointed. I ordered smothered chicken based on reviews left by others. Initially they got my order wrong (just chicken no smother) which wasn’t a big deal, the waitress was like oh you did order it smothered and brought it back out with smother. I assume they used the same pieces of chicken (again no big deal). I eat the first piece (a drumstick) and it was not what I was expecting as far as flavor but I will say I could tell it came right out the fryer but it fell flat for seasoned meat. You could tell they don’t brine it (again not what I expected based on reviews but not a big deal), I just asked for some hot sauce to add a little kick. I go to eat my other piece (a thigh) and I see a hair in the smother on the side of the chicken, I remove it and then I notice another long piece of hair and it was like embedded in the chicken, I had to cut the chicken to see how long it was. I was mortified. I got the waitress and told her what I found. I tried to be discreet as well. They offered no apology nothing. When I went to check out again no apology, I actually was met with a bit of an attitude. They charged me for a vegetable plate which was technically and overcharge because I didn’t eat the cornbread (it was on my plate) and only ate the (2) veggies I had ordered as sides which were in separate bowls. My expectation was to at minimum get an apology. Needless to say I will not be returning and they need to require hairnets be worn for food prep and cook staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Small but nice. Food is very flavorful. Staff is extremely accommodating and it’s a very warm atmosphere.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
One of the greatest souther food options leave ever tried! Such a great space to enjoy the food for lunch or dinner, would recommend to anyone!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smothered Chicken, Chicken and Waffles, Cobbler, Fried Catfish, Waffles 2 Pieces, Bread Pudding
Not only is the food good for the soul but so is the atmosphere! Happy 28th Birthday Alcenia’s!
This is some of the best food in Memphis. Every item, sides included, was delicious. We tried the pork chops, the fried chicken, the catfish, meatloaf and the bread pudding. B.J. was an outstanding host. Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food and good customer service. Felt like I was being served by family.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
OMG!! This is the spot. Food is soo good! The tomato gravy, biscuits and fried green tomatoes were amazing! The atmosphere is so lovely and the staff/owner are the best. Please support this establishment!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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