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Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN
Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN
Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN
Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN
Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House

4.8
4.8
2789 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
551 S. Mendenhall Road, Memphis, TN 38117

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 32 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
The Folk’s Folly story began in 1977 with unconventional origins, as the best stories often do.

Native son Humphrey Folk, Jr. was a prominent and shrewd developer, whose hard work carried him all over the country, cultivating his sincere appreciation of food and fine wine.

Undaunted by a complete lack of restaurant or culinary experience, he decided to convert a quaint and intimate house into a small eatery. His peers offered little encouragement, so he added the word “folly” to his own name, and Memphis’ Original Prime Steak House was born.

With only a gentleman's handshake to signify agreement, Humphrey Folk welcomed famed Memphis restaurateur Thomas Boggs as managing partner of Folk's Folly in 2003.

This partnership built the bridge to the next generation and Folk's Folly Prime Steak House remains a family affair.



*PLEASE NOTE: ALL REQUESTS FOR PRIVATE DINING MUST BE MADE BY CONTACTING THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY AT
901-762-8200

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Hughes
  • Private party facilities
    ALL REQUESTS FOR PRIVATE DINING MUST BE MADE BY CONTACTING THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY AT 901-762-8200
  • Area
    Memphis
  • Cross Street
    William Arnold Rd.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking on site.
  • Entertainment
    Live piano in the Cellar Lounge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

What 2,789 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Food

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Service

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Ambience

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Great for fine wines

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Romantic

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Good for special occasions

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Steakhouse

  • Memphis

    Best Food

  • Memphis

    Best Service

  • Memphis

    Best Ambience

  • Memphis

    Great for fine wines

  • Memphis

    Romantic

  • Memphis

    Good for special occasions

  • Memphis

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Folk's Folly Prime Steak House offers a rich dining experience characterized by "excellent service," "delicious food," and a "charming ambiance." Many patrons praise the attentive staff, including standout servers like Rose and Kevin. Ideal for special occasions, it's described as "the best steakhouse in Memphis," ensuring memorable celebrations.
2,789 Reviews
  1. Darren

    Memphis/West TN2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful meal overall and Mia is the best server out there!

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  2. Debbie

    Memphis/West TN3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a special birthday !🎂 and the food was absolutely delicious and the service Outstanding will return. !!!😍 Thank you.

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  3. Yancy

    Memphis/West TN5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was magnificent as usual! Kevin our server was great! And I believe Rob the manager came around was very pleasant!

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  4. Anthony

    Memphis/West TN5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious we really appreciate DILLON for being there to bag the food and he never let a glass get empty

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  5. Jeffrey

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was perfect. We made a last minute change to the details of our order and it was quickly accommodated for us. Our amazing server Rose was so attentive to our experience. She is the BEST! The manager came by and made us feel genuinely at home. It was a wonderful place to celebrate a birthday. Thank you to everyone there!

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  6. TiJuana VIP

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Many thanks to our amazing server, June at Folks Folly! The food was great but her extra attention made our 28th anniversary celebration one to remember.

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  7. Ruby

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I received our meal in a very timely manner. The meals were delicious. Everything was so nice.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing service and food. Greg took great care of us.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Memphis/West TN2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food had no flavor and our server was NOT warm. Her name was Mia. I would not recommend.

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  10. BobE

    Memphis/West TN28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant has never disappointed us. We’ve been dining here for over 40 years and it has always been excellent !!!

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FAQs

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (901) 762-8200.

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House is rated 4.8 stars by 2789 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Folk's Folly Prime Steak House

551 S. Mendenhall Road, Memphis, TN 38117

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    William Arnold Rd.
  • Area
    Memphis
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking on site.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Hughes
  • Entertainment
    Live piano in the Cellar Lounge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine
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