Belle Meade Social
East Memphis, Memphis
Restaurant in Memphis, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Belle Meade Social is an easy East Memphis choice for relaxed celebrations, family dinners, and group meals where conversation matters more than culinary ceremony. Choose it for low-friction planning; choose Iris or Folk's Folly when the occasion needs a stronger splurge signal.
About Belle Meade Social
Belle Meade Social is a Memphis venue with evening hours most of the week and a Sunday schedule that begins at 11 AM. Public details are limited, so plan around the basics: Memphis location, smart-casual dress, and the posted weekly schedule.
Key details before you plan
Belle Meade Social can be considered when the goal is a Memphis plan built around essential details rather than a highly documented destination meal. It does not establish a cuisine, chef, price range, awards history, or signature dish.
Because the dress code is smart casual, it should fit diners who want to look put-together without treating the meal as a formal event. If the meal needs a more clearly documented comparison point other Memphis options such as Iris or Folk's Folly before deciding.
Planning your visit
Specific room layouts, party minimums, seating capacity, and private-dining policies are not listed. If you are planning for a larger table or need a particular setup, confirm those details directly before committing. Otherwise, the decision should rest on schedule, Memphis location, and whether the smart-casual tone fits the evening.
The hours are useful for planning: Belle Meade Social is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Thursday from 4–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 4–10 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM–9 PM. For a broader planning pass across the city, use the Memphis restaurants guide; if the meal is part of a full weekend, the Memphis hotels guide and Memphis bars guide are the more useful next steps.
Who should choose it over a peer
Choose Belle Meade Social when the essential details fit your plan: Memphis, smart-casual dress, and the posted hours. Consider Sekisui Pacific Rim, City Silo Table + Pantry, Half Shell, Iris, or Folk's Folly when you want to compare other named Memphis options before choosing a table. The clearest yes is for a plan that matches the schedule and dress code; the clearest no is when you need specific cuisine, price, chef, awards, or menu details before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- 518 Perkins Extd, Memphis, TN 38117
- Website
- bellemeadesocial.com
- Phone
- +19014807054
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Belle Meade Social presents as a neighborhood-minded, social dining room where regulars and local energy shape the experience. The piece emphasizes a team-driven hospitality approach rather than a single-chef spectacle, and the restaurant sits comfortably within Memphis’s contemporary dining scene. The room reads modern and trendy while remaining approachable: it favors convivial tables and steady consistency over flash. Expect a warm, casual atmosphere where conversations and a lively dining room are as central to the experience as the menu.
Best For
This venue is best suited to informal nights out and group meals that prioritize conversation and steady hospitality. The social-table format and neighborhood footing make it a natural choice for casual hangouts or group dining, and the steady, professional service also supports business dinners that want an energetic but not ostentatious setting. Date-night visits work when you prefer an informal, modern spot with buzz rather than a hushed, formal tasting-menu experience.
Ordering Tips
Menu highlights to note are the signature dishes listed for the venue: the Belle Meade Burger, Philly Cheesesteak and Asian Chop Salad. These items are presented as emblematic choices and provide a quick sense of the kitchen’s direction, which blends familiar American favorites with broader influences. Given the venue’s social format, these classics are reliable starting points for a first visit and represent what locals often return to.
Venue details
Ambiance
Comfortably convivial atmosphere with versatile modern neighborhood bar vibe suitable for business meetings or casual gatherings with friends and family.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Belle Meade Burger
- Philly Cheesesteak
- Asian Chop Salad
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 518 Perkins Extd, Memphis, TN 38117
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Iris, Notable alternative
- Sekisui Pacific Rim, Notable alternative
- Folk's Folly, Notable alternative
- City Silo Table + Pantry, Notable alternative
- Half Shell, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Belle Meade Social compares in Memphis
Belle Meade Social is the easygoing option in this set. Compared with Iris and Folk's Folly, it is the safer pick for a casual group that does not want the pressure of a formal occasion meal. Iris and Folk's Folly are better choices when the dinner needs to feel like a splurge; Belle Meade Social is better when the goal is a relaxed table that is easier to organize.
Against Sekisui Pacific Rim, the decision is cuisine-led: choose Sekisui Pacific Rim if sushi or pan-Asian ordering flexibility is the point of the meal. Against Half Shell, choose Half Shell when seafood is the group's clear preference. Belle Meade Social makes more sense when the group's preferences are mixed and ambiance matters more than a single menu category.
City Silo Table + Pantry is the better cross-shop for a lighter, more daytime-friendly meal. Belle Meade Social is stronger for an evening gathering or casual celebration where guests want a social room and relatively easy booking. For value, the better choice depends on the occasion: City Silo for lower-commitment dining, Belle Meade Social for a sit-down group plan, Folk's Folly or Iris when the meal needs a higher-impact setting.
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Compare Belle Meade Social
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Meade Social | Memphis | No published awards |
| Iris | Memphis | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #1192025 Michelin 1 Star2025 The Best Chef Two Knives2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #1302024 Michelin 1 Star2021 Esquire Best New Restaurants · #13 |
| Sekisui Pacific Rim | Memphis | No published awards |
| Folk's Folly | Memphis | No published awards |
| City Silo Table + Pantry | Memphis | No published awards |
| Half Shell | Memphis | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Belle Meade Social?
Dinner is the clearest fit on Tuesday through Saturday, when Belle Meade Social opens at 4 PM. Sunday is the only day with an 11 AM start, with service listed from 11 AM–9 PM.
What should I order at Belle Meade Social?
Details do not name a cuisine type, chef, menu format, or signature dish. Check the current menu directly before you go, especially if anyone in the group needs specific dietary or allergy information.
How far ahead should I book Belle Meade Social?
Booking lead times are not listed. Use the posted hours for planning: closed Monday; Tuesday through Thursday from 4–9 PM; Friday and Saturday from 4–10 PM; and Sunday from 11 AM–9 PM.
What should a first-timer know about Belle Meade Social?
Belle Meade Social is in Memphis, and the dress code is smart casual. The hours are also useful: closed Monday, evening hours Tuesday through Saturday, and a Sunday 11 AM–9 PM stretch.
Is Belle Meade Social good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a Memphis occasion if the posted hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. Confirm current menu, reservation, and seating details directly, because those specifics are not listed.
