Jim & Samella's Restaurant

841 Bullington Ave, Memphis
(901) 265-8761

Recent Reviews

Roenni Smith

Every time I go here I get food and customer service was great....

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Papa Jim's Famous Catfish Plate

Roger

During our dinner, this man became our friend forever.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

big sexy keke

Lord behold, I found a diamond!!! Walking into this place felt like a warm hug. Yes, it is a restaurant in a house!!!I love the concept of fellowship and having dinner with people you don't know. We all set around the table like one big family. And the smells that were coming from the kitchen just took me away, and when I got to taste the food. It was just like my mom's, God, rest her soul. I truly enjoyed the beautiful atmosphere n the hospitality was phenomenal. I will definitely be back !P.s try the kool aid??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Selecia Marmillion-Egby

We traveled from South Louisiana and found a down home gem! Mrs. Darlene and her son make food with love. We were welcomed as family and thoroughly enjoyed their and the other patrons company.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Toya

Oh my goodness! The food was DELICIOUS! Thiswas my first time having fried lobster tail and I definitely wasn't disappointed! They were gracious enough to open for us on a Monday and we couldn't be more appreciative! My son (who is a picky eater) ate his waffle, shrimp, and lobster tail! Those fried potatoes onions & bell peppers had the right amount of season! We ate so quickly we didn't even take a picture of our food! 20 out of 10 definitely recommend! The service was spot on and they were extremely friendly!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Fries Lobster M Waffles, Papa Jim's Famous Shrimp Plate

Kevin Eggleston

We were coming in from out of town for thanksgiving and they were closed that Monday. They opened their doors for us and cooked us some amazing fried lobster, waffles and home fries. Nicest people and fantastic food. Can’t say enough good about this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

S How

The most slept-on soul food restaurant in Memphis! But ya'll keep on sleeping, he sells out of food quickly and I want it to be enough left for me!!! ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Fries Lobster M Waffles, Papa Jim

Linda Harris

The food is delicious ! Recently had meatloaf that was very tasty & the way I like it with brown gravy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

CPRT Taylor

Home-cooked MEALS and GOOD VIBES!! Just chilling and sitting around Talking after You Eat makes for a Good day! Down-home friendly staff is plain WELCOMING. ❤️ ? ????❤️

Gidons51

This is actually a soul food place with social orientation, serving food to poor people pro bono. The family managing , cooking, and serving are just great ! Good people ! Food was good , very typical Deep South American style. We were on a tour that booked the place in advance. I recommend advance booking .

Regina Dobbins

The service was friendly and warm. Food was delicious

micheal ivory

Like dinner at grandma house

Marc D.

This is the place you go to for a great down home plate. Amazing food. Great service. And on and on. I really want to try their catering now. Memphis you have a gem right here. All the guys are great truly a wonderful group. I will make a trip back to Memphis just to experience them again. O and try them for catering too!

David Longbottom

What a place. Spotted it on Google and were warmly embraced, wonderfully fed and sent on our way with a smile from the whole family. Superb.

PPER

My sister and I were on vacation in Memphis from Florida and heard such great reviews about this restaurant and I just had to try it. However, when we called they were closed for renovations, but that did not stop Mr. Tolbert from stopping his repairs and opening up his restaurant, and I am so glad that he did. Because baby, he served us the best chicken and waffles I have ever tasted and not to mention that homemade syrup.Sitting at his grandmothers dinner table and listening to the history of how him and his mother serve these southern down home meals made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I must go back so I can experience the full treatment and get me a glass of kool-Aid.

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