I periodically travel to Memphis on business. A colleague suggested we eat at Dory. Wow, spectacular food, wine and good vibe in the restaurant. Excellent server. The setting on Brookhaven Circle with other restaurants and businesses is a bit odd, but don't let that be a put-off. I look forward to my next meal there.
Draeton Steiner
We flew in from Michigan just for Dory and this is without a doubt a culinary experience you won’t regret. From start to finish this entire meal beat our expectations. Chef Krog took his time to come by our table a talk worn us during closing. Attention to detail is second to none.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Addison
This was one of the best meals of my life! My fiancé and I came here to celebrate our engagement and it was the perfect place. The food was impeccable and the staff was delightful. From our first cocktail at the bar to our conversation with the chef at the end of the night, who came out to congratulate us on our engagement, every moment was special. I am a vegetarian and also celiac and they accommodated my dietary needs with ease, bringing out course after course of creative and delicious food made with heart. We hope to be back every year to celebrate our anniversary!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie R.
The food was amazing. I had the scallops and mussels with risotto. The butter lettuce and Parker rolls were fantastic. The apple dessert was delicious. I could not have picked a better restaurant and one of the nicest dinners i have had! The ambience was tranquil. The restaurant was well decorated and had interesting art. The hostess was wonderful and even checked in me during dinner. The chef personally came out to ask how my dinner was and thanked me for coming in. If I am ever in Memphis, I will go back! I highly recommend!
Amanda A.
Easily one of the best restaurants I've ever been to in my life. My fiancé surprised me with dinner here to celebrate our engagement and it was our favorite meal we've ever had together, maybe in our whole lives! The love and attention they put into every dish, and every ingredient, can be both felt and tasted. I'm celiac and also vegetarian, a challenging combo for many restaurants, and I was accommodated with ease, enthusiasm and kindness throughout the multiple courses, all the way up to the dessert truffles they brought us as a gift. We will absolutely be back as soon as we can!
Katie M.
We had an incredible experience at Dory! We started with the turnip salad, a black mushroom masa dish, and a mussel scallop risotto. Everything we ate was FANTASTIC and had such unique flavors. The staff and very kind and brought us a free dessert since we were celebrating our anniversary. The chef even took the time to introduce himself! Despite being a "fancy" restaurant, it felt very quaint and everyone was personable. I recommend sitting in the dining room so you can see into the kitchen while they cook.
Elliott C
Absolutely phenomenal! From the service to the food it was outstanding. The people working were so kind and hospitable — it was such a welcoming environment. The food was truly one of a kind and I’m so thankful Memphis has a place like
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zipporah Plummer
My husband and I love this place. We dine every couple of months, and the food and service are excellent. One of the best places in the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy Abbott
So sadly disappointed in our meals. We were a party of six and every order was prepared incorrectly. The scallops were raw on the inside and below moderate temperature, the side of potatoes were undercooked, the beef dish was medium rare when it should have been medium well. This was all served after we had already sent a cocktail back for tasting bitter. We did appreciate the service and attentiveness to our table however, we will not return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
S B
We were so very disappointed because we had a great experience a couple months ago and wanted to try it again with some different friends. The service was so bad and the food was cold. We ordered 4 apps for the table and there was just no flavor, especially the pork belly, which we weren’t able to chew, and the mushrooms. The mussels were cold and several unopened. The rolls were stale and hard. Our four entrees came and we split them up between the four of us only to realize they were ice cold. We told our server and she just shrugged and said “hmmm” and walked off. We told the second server and she just shrugged and walked away. No apologies or offer to heat it up, nothing. Our drinks weren’t good either but no one seemed to care about much of anything at our table. The steak and pork were so tough we didn’t eat it. I specifically asked for my scallops to be cooked well bc I don’t like raw or cold scallops and they were both cold and raw. When she came with the dessert menu we just stared at her like you can’t be serious. $350 for cold, inedible food and some of the worst service we’ve experienced. Won’t be back. We all left stunned and hungry.
We recently visited this restaurant and had high hopes. There was simply one major problem. My wife needs Gluten free food and I needed Dairy free food. Going to a restaurant with these prices is normally never an issue. This evening it was an issue. The runners and the waitress did not seem to know or care about what they were serving us. The waitress just assured us that the kitchen made it correctly for both of our dietary needs. NOPE! Both of us were sick the entire next day. The restaurant is also a "small" plate restaurant so if you want to leave full, plan on getting every course and spending a lot of money. If you have a food allergy do not come here at all as it is clearly unsafe and the staff is not the slightest bit worried about it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Armand de La Hogue
This is by far my best experience in Memphis. Zero waste restaurant, farm to table, the chef is such a nice person, came to our table to explain his concept. 5 stars well deserved.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melinda H.
Food was not at all worth the price and the service was sub par. We mentioned at the beginning of the meal AND when we made reservations that it was my wife's 60th birthday. It was never mentioned or recognized. Over priced for the food and service. Would not return.
Kasey E.
wonderful ambiance with a creative menu. We loved everything that we ate and the staff was amazing.
Semaria S.
Dory is amazing. Amanda and Chef David are amazing. Nick has definitely become one of my favorite local bartenders. He's not afraid to explore his creative side when it comes to cocktails. You really have to trust the process. We visited to experience the newly revised concept which we love just as much as before. From the decor, to the playlist to the perfectly crafted menus, you can't help but to enjoy yourself and want to return again soon
I periodically travel to Memphis on business. A colleague suggested we eat at Dory. Wow, spectacular food, wine and good vibe in the restaurant. Excellent server. The setting on Brookhaven Circle with other restaurants and businesses is a bit odd, but don't let that be a put-off. I look forward to my next meal there.
We flew in from Michigan just for Dory and this is without a doubt a culinary experience you won’t regret. From start to finish this entire meal beat our expectations. Chef Krog took his time to come by our table a talk worn us during closing. Attention to detail is second to none.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was one of the best meals of my life! My fiancé and I came here to celebrate our engagement and it was the perfect place. The food was impeccable and the staff was delightful. From our first cocktail at the bar to our conversation with the chef at the end of the night, who came out to congratulate us on our engagement, every moment was special. I am a vegetarian and also celiac and they accommodated my dietary needs with ease, bringing out course after course of creative and delicious food made with heart. We hope to be back every year to celebrate our anniversary!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was amazing. I had the scallops and mussels with risotto. The butter lettuce and Parker rolls were fantastic. The apple dessert was delicious. I could not have picked a better restaurant and one of the nicest dinners i have had! The ambience was tranquil. The restaurant was well decorated and had interesting art. The hostess was wonderful and even checked in me during dinner. The chef personally came out to ask how my dinner was and thanked me for coming in. If I am ever in Memphis, I will go back! I highly recommend!
Easily one of the best restaurants I've ever been to in my life. My fiancé surprised me with dinner here to celebrate our engagement and it was our favorite meal we've ever had together, maybe in our whole lives! The love and attention they put into every dish, and every ingredient, can be both felt and tasted. I'm celiac and also vegetarian, a challenging combo for many restaurants, and I was accommodated with ease, enthusiasm and kindness throughout the multiple courses, all the way up to the dessert truffles they brought us as a gift. We will absolutely be back as soon as we can!
We had an incredible experience at Dory! We started with the turnip salad, a black mushroom masa dish, and a mussel scallop risotto. Everything we ate was FANTASTIC and had such unique flavors. The staff and very kind and brought us a free dessert since we were celebrating our anniversary. The chef even took the time to introduce himself! Despite being a "fancy" restaurant, it felt very quaint and everyone was personable. I recommend sitting in the dining room so you can see into the kitchen while they cook.
Absolutely phenomenal! From the service to the food it was outstanding. The people working were so kind and hospitable — it was such a welcoming environment. The food was truly one of a kind and I’m so thankful Memphis has a place like
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I love this place. We dine every couple of months, and the food and service are excellent. One of the best places in the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So sadly disappointed in our meals. We were a party of six and every order was prepared incorrectly. The scallops were raw on the inside and below moderate temperature, the side of potatoes were undercooked, the beef dish was medium rare when it should have been medium well. This was all served after we had already sent a cocktail back for tasting bitter. We did appreciate the service and attentiveness to our table however, we will not return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
We were so very disappointed because we had a great experience a couple months ago and wanted to try it again with some different friends. The service was so bad and the food was cold. We ordered 4 apps for the table and there was just no flavor, especially the pork belly, which we weren’t able to chew, and the mushrooms. The mussels were cold and several unopened. The rolls were stale and hard. Our four entrees came and we split them up between the four of us only to realize they were ice cold. We told our server and she just shrugged and said “hmmm” and walked off. We told the second server and she just shrugged and walked away. No apologies or offer to heat it up, nothing. Our drinks weren’t good either but no one seemed to care about much of anything at our table. The steak and pork were so tough we didn’t eat it. I specifically asked for my scallops to be cooked well bc I don’t like raw or cold scallops and they were both cold and raw. When she came with the dessert menu we just stared at her like you can’t be serious. $350 for cold, inedible food and some of the worst service we’ve experienced. Won’t be back. We all left stunned and hungry.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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We recently visited this restaurant and had high hopes. There was simply one major problem. My wife needs Gluten free food and I needed Dairy free food. Going to a restaurant with these prices is normally never an issue. This evening it was an issue. The runners and the waitress did not seem to know or care about what they were serving us. The waitress just assured us that the kitchen made it correctly for both of our dietary needs. NOPE! Both of us were sick the entire next day. The restaurant is also a "small" plate restaurant so if you want to leave full, plan on getting every course and spending a lot of money. If you have a food allergy do not come here at all as it is clearly unsafe and the staff is not the slightest bit worried about it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This is by far my best experience in Memphis. Zero waste restaurant, farm to table, the chef is such a nice person, came to our table to explain his concept. 5 stars well deserved.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was not at all worth the price and the service was sub par. We mentioned at the beginning of the meal AND when we made reservations that it was my wife's 60th birthday. It was never mentioned or recognized. Over priced for the food and service. Would not return.
wonderful ambiance with a creative menu. We loved everything that we ate and the staff was amazing.
Dory is amazing. Amanda and Chef David are amazing. Nick has definitely become one of my favorite local bartenders. He's not afraid to explore his creative side when it comes to cocktails. You really have to trust the process. We visited to experience the newly revised concept which we love just as much as before. From the decor, to the playlist to the perfectly crafted menus, you can't help but to enjoy yourself and want to return again soon