River Oaks Restaurant

5871 Poplar Ave, Memphis
(901) 683-9305

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Jim Spake

Best Burger Anywhere!!
Always a treat to dine at Chef Jose’s!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Earl Small

I stopped by for lunch with family. It was in an excellent location and ambiance, and I enjoyed the iced tea and dessert. I had the "TV dinner" plate. It was just ok. However, the baked fish with veggies was delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Sorbet, Fish Special

Anne Snowden

The gazpacho soup was superb and very different. The crème brule’ was also beautifully presented and delicious. The crab cakes were served with a delicious salad with mango and avocado. The bartender makes a delicious Manhattan.
Sam was our waiter and was charming and efficient.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pan Seared Halibut, Seared Sea Scallops with Homemade Angel Hair Pasta

Cristina Arce Bagaglio

Solid lunch/dinner spot. Nice & Intimate atmosphere. Good for business or casual meal. Upper price point, but can tell they use premium ingredients.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Bri

Food was good. Service was decent.
Mostly senior citizens there, though

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Amy G.

We ate outside. I had the halibut, which was excellent. The salmon was good as well. I would go back for sure.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gorgeous Liyahh

Rude server ( lady with blonde hair)

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

Chiquita Hodges

The salmon with asparagus and cauliflower dish was so good. I highly recommend. The peach desert was just OK. It had too much bourbon for me.

Parking: Parking was plentiful during lunch, but I almost missed the exit getting into the restaurant, as the entrance was rather abrupt and not as obvious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salmon with Cauliflower

John

My wife and I had a very disappointing experience at River Oaks Restaurant.

We received a gift card a while back from a student of hers, who highly recommended it and enjoys going with her family, and were looking forward to some amazing French cuisine. However, it was not to be.

Arriving right before our reservation time, we were seated quickly. The table was the first warning sign, it was a high traffic walkway with windowsills jutting into our space. Then we waited, and waited...and waited. We watched as parties seated after us were watered and fed. I had enough time to go use the bathroom and still no one acknowledged us. No food, no water, and no service. We decided to leave and no one batted an eye. It seemed intentional, as if we were not wanted there.

I would like to give this place another go as I am a believer in second chances. Plus, we must use this gift card.

In the meantime, I cannot recommend this eatery.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Michele Buring

Great local, dining. The food is delicious and on point every time. I love the sea scallops and crispy tuna. Intimate dining room is great for a date, night with friends or work social. The patio is one of my favorites in town.

Parking: Parking onsite shared with a hotel so sometimes requires parking some distance from the restaurant or behind the hotel, but there is plenty of parking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seared Sea Scallops with Homemade Angel Hair Pasta

Tuboris Martin

Delicious food and professional service. Great atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Frites, Caesar Salad with Shrimp

Amy Smith

Sam was our server the other night and he was such a pleasure! His recommendations on what to eat were great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Rick Nichols

Food and service were exceptional!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastrami Sandwich

Laci Jackson Jackson

The food was fantastic! They accommodated our large group and the service was lovely.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish Special

Michael McComb

Delicious meal in an upscale setting (inside). Salmon was prepared terrific with a light glaze and decent portion. The table enjoyed an assortment of appetizers which everyone enjoyed the baked brie as well as the tuna tartar. Solid wine selection and good desserts which the table thought the key lime pie was best. Attentive service. A good place to entertain clients, family or have a romantic dinner.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Brie, Salmon with Cauliflower, Tuna Tartar

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