Tsunami

4.9

822 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Located in the heart of Cooper Young, a historic Midtown restaurant and retail destination, Tsunami is a Pacific Rim-inspired restaurant where guests can feel like globetrotters from the comfort of their own table.

Award-winning owner and Chef Ben Smith fuses various ethnic cuisines—from Asia and the South Pacific to France and the American South—to create unique and flavorful small plates and seafood specialties.

The cozy restaurant, adorned with local art and handmade accents, offers a unique bar centerpiece with fine wines and liquors, local draft beers, and daily-rotating specialty cocktails.

Consistently named “Best Seafood Restaurant” in the Memphis Magazine and Memphis Flyer, coveted Tsunami entrées including a spice-crusted tuna with wasabi vinaigrette, beef tenderloin with smoked chile butter, and roasted seabass with black Thai rice and soy beurre blanc.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Pacific Rim, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(901) 274-2556
Website
http://www.tsunamimemphis.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Benjamin Smith
Catering
Please ask!
Private party facilities
Please ask!

Location
928 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104-5605
Area
Memphis
Cross Street
Young Avenue
Parking details
We have a dedicated parking lot on the north side of our building and share a lot with other businesses on the south side of the building. Please note: we are located in a popular shopping and dining area. Despite our private lot, parking can be a little challenging on weekends.
Public transit
MATA #2 Bus, stops across the street from the restaurant - due every 60 minutes
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 822 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Memphis / West Tennessee
Best Overall
Memphis / West Tennessee
Best Food
Memphis / West Tennessee
Best Service
Memphis / West Tennessee
Best Ambience
Memphis / West Tennessee
Best Value
Memphis / West Tennessee
Healthy
Memphis / West Tennessee
Neighbourhood gem
Memphis / West Tennessee
Great for fine wines
Memphis
Best Overall
Memphis
Best Food
Memphis
Best Service
Memphis
Best Ambience
Memphis
Best Value
Memphis
Healthy
Memphis
Neighbourhood gem
Memphis
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tsunami delights with "superlative service" and "fantastic dishes," offering a "you-can't-go-wrong" experience. Known for consistently exceptional seafood, the "best sea bass in the world," and inventive menu items, Tsunami is a "favorite spot" in Memphis. The ambiance and attentive staff make every visit memorable and "wonderful."

822 Reviews

L
Lewis
VIP
Memphis/West TN
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love visiting this restaurant. Jeff always takes great care of all his customers.
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Michael
VIP
Las Vegas
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Drinks, food and service we’re Greta as always; and Jeff provided his usual great service
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Debra
VIP
San Francisco
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I have not stopped tallking about that trout almondine. The preparation was phenomenal. Truly the best trout we've ever had.
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Colin
Memphis/West TN
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. All of the seafood was fresh and well prepared. The wait staff was attentive. The scallops special was an amazing and the lemongrass shrimp pasta was delicious as always.
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Renata
Atlanta
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overpriced. Food was okay but the price is astronomical. $30+ for literally 2 scallops in the plate and $47 for a sea bass full butter.. cocktails are cheap but very watery.. not coming back.
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Mary Ellen
Memphis/West TN
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous, looking forward to dining at Tsunami again!
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Tony
Memphis/West TN
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We don’t go to this restaurant enough, and we don’t know why. The food is ALWAYS fabulous, service outstanding, and the ambiance wonderful. While this restaurant specializes in various seafood items my spouse had the Beef Tenderloin and raved at the preparation. He also thoroughly enjoyed the mashed potatoes. Serving portions are generous. Outstanding fare at a reasonable price!
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Steven
VIP
Little Rock
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 9 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the sea bass! The green salad with blue cheese is light and delicious.
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Laurie
VIP
Memphis/West TN
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I always enjoy eating at Tsunami. The food is consistent and the ambience is really the best in town!
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JULIO
Memphis/West TN
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My guest did not like the starter's spicy content and in general the emphasis of oriental food in the menu
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FAQs

Tsunami offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (901) 274-2556.

Tsunami is rated 4.9 stars by 822 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

1 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

928 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104-5605

Additional information

Cross Street
Young Avenue
Area
Memphis
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Pacific Rim, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We have a dedicated parking lot on the north side of our building and share a lot with other businesses on the south side of the building. Please note: we are located in a popular shopping and dining area. Despite our private lot, parking can be a little challenging on weekends.
Public transit
MATA #2 Bus, stops across the street from the restaurant - due every 60 minutes
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Benjamin Smith
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tsunamimemphis.com/
Phone number
(901) 274-2556
Catering
Please ask!
Private party facilities
Please ask!

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Tsunami

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FAQs

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