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Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House

4.8
4.8
2782 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 30 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

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking on site.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Hughes

What 2,782 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 "excellent service" and "delicious food," making it a beloved spot for special occasions. "Great steaks" and "attentive staff" create an inviting atmosphere. While some dishes may occasionally miss the mark, the overall "wonderful experience" and "top notch" dining make it a "favorite" in Memphis.

2,782 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our hostess Shaunna was wonderful! She upgraded our table to a private room and made sure that the dining experience was top notch. I look forward to our next outing and will request her as our server.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time coming here. I was greeted at the door and they instantly made me feel so comfortable. They offered to store my birthday cake. I didn’t have to ask them. The atmosphere amazing. I was celebrating my birthday and they had balloons for me and have a dessert at the end. The manager came and wished me a happy birthday and chatted with me for a few minutes. The valet crew was extremely nice and opened my door and was so nice. My waitress name was Mia. She was so sweet. I felt like a queen with royalty. I will definitely be back.

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  3. Joe

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service by a very professional and courteous staff. Always top notch. Chef Tom and his team make you want come back soon. Very enjoyable experience.

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  4. Nolan

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service was exceptional probably the best steak I have ever had

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  5. DYLAN

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well worth the money! Fantastic service and excellent dining experience. The food was exceptional! Cannot recommend it enough. You've just got to go!

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  6. Nikki

    Memphis/West TN7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was fabulous, my fish was cooked to perfection, and my companions enjoyed their steaks. I adore the shoestring fries. The ambience is lovely, one of my favorite things about FF. Cliff, our server, was attentive and personable. All in all, we have loved this restaurant for decades and will continue to visit for years to come.

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  7. Dave VIP

    Memphis/West TN21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Folk’s Folly is the only restaurant I can say this about; I have never had anything but the best restaurant experience when we visit. It is absolutely the best place in Memphis to have an elegant meal! It is outstanding ! And Rose and Retha have to be the best servers on the planet. Love this place; a real joy to visit!!!

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  8. MichelleF

    Memphis/West TN2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love eating at Folks for a special occasion. Food as always was delicious. My husbands New York was a bit grisley, nit what you’d expect at a high end steakhouse, my filet was perfect, as well as the sides and service.

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  9. Katherine

    Amarillo22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place to eat and we always try to visit when in town . They go the extra mile for celebrations. Food is fabulous and service is impeccable

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  10. Henry

    Memphis/West TN48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 56th wedding anniversary! The chef always hit the mark for quality food and presentation. But Jonathan, our server, made the evening. From serving to periodic checking up on us made the evening special. Thanks for a wonderful evening!

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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 2782 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 30 times today
Google Map for Folk's Folly Prime Steak House

551 S. Mendenhall Road, Memphis, TN 38117

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking on site.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tom Hughes
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