Erling Jensen
East Memphis, Memphis
Restaurant in Memphis, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Erling Jensen is a strong Memphis choice for a dinner-centered celebration, especially when service, pacing, and a calmer room matter more than a casual price-driven meal. Book it for anniversaries, date nights, or business dinners; cross-shop Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen for a clearer $$$ Italian-American splurge or Hog & Hominy for a looser $$ night out.
About Erling Jensen
Should you book Erling Jensen in Memphis? Erling Jensen is in Memphis, is open nightly from 5–10 PM, and lists business casual dress. That makes it a dinner-only planning option, while details such as cuisine, menu format, pricing, seating capacity, and specific services should be checked directly with the restaurant.
For planning purposes, treat Erling Jensen as an evening reservation to confirm directly before you go. The nightly schedule can be useful when coordinating a dinner in Memphis, but any group needs, menu questions, accessibility needs, or special requests should be checked with the restaurant.
A dinner choice for occasions that need polish
Erling Jensen's hours point to dinner service only: 5–10 PM every day. The dress code is business casual, so guests should plan attire accordingly. Beyond that, avoid assuming a specific format, price level, signature dish, or service style unless you have confirmed it directly with the venue.
For two people, a group, or a business meal, the practical question is fit and confirmation. If seating capacity, private-room information, menu details, or price tier matters to your plans, make plans around the evening hours and contact the restaurant for anything more specific.
When to choose a peer instead
If you are comparing Erling Jensen with other Memphis dining options, consider what information you need before booking. Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen, Hog & Hominy, River Oaks, Mosa Asian Bistro, and Amerigo are natural comparison points for diners weighing another Memphis restaurant; compare pricing, cuisine, and service details directly before deciding.
Bottom line: Erling Jensen is a Memphis dinner option with nightly 5–10 PM hours and a business casual dress code. Choose it if those basics match your plan, and confirm directly if your decision depends on menu specifics, pricing, group accommodations, or any other detail. For broader planning, use our full Memphis restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 1044 S Yates Rd, Memphis, TN 38119
- Reservations
- Book on Tock
- Website
- ejensen.com
- Phone
- +19017633700
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Erling Jensen reads like a European fine-dining institution transplanted to East Memphis: formal, deliberate and quietly refined. The room leans into ritual and pacing, favoring a measured evening over casual hustle. Its decades-long presence gives it a sense of permanence that separates it from the city’s casual barbecue and hot-chicken scene, so the atmosphere feels rarified rather than trend-driven. Diners can expect an attentive, composed service style and an overall mood that prioritizes precision and restraint—the kind of place where the meal itself is the main event.
Best For
This is a destination for evening dining occasions that call for formality and focus—date nights, business dinners and milestone celebrations all fit naturally here. The restaurant’s ambition and long-standing reputation make it a logical pick when you want a composed, grown-up experience rather than something casual or noisy. Because the description emphasizes ceremony and pacing, it’s especially suited to parties who want to settle in for a full, multi-course dinner and appreciate attentive service and classic French technique in a refined setting.
Ordering Tips
Lean on the kitchen’s signature items when you visit: the Maine lobster pancake with wild mushrooms and scallions and the crab cakes are strong starters, while the seared ahi tuna with ratatouille and truffled basil coulis showcases the restaurant’s classical technique. For heartier courses, consider the veal or lamb; the roasted sweetbreads and fried quail offer more traditional, European-inflected choices. The write-up stresses the ritual of an evening here, so plan for a paced meal rather than quick rounds—order deliberately and allow time between courses to experience the restaurant’s intended progression.
Venue details
Ambiance
Understated elegance with contemporary art throughout the dining room, creating a refined and sophisticated atmosphere conducive to intimate conversations and special occasions.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
8 itemsKnow before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1044 S Yates Rd, Memphis, TN 38119
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- River Oaks, Notable alternative
- Mosa Asian Bistro, Notable alternative
- Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen, $$$ · Italian-American, $$$ · Italian-American
- Hog & Hominy, $$ · Italian-American, $$ · Italian-American
- Amerigo, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Choose Erling Jensen when the priority is a polished dinner setting and the reservation needs to feel deliberate. Compared with Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen, which has a clearer $$$ Italian-American positioning, Erling Jensen is less defined by a public price or cuisine signal and more useful as a service-led special-occasion pick.
For value and a more relaxed mood, Hog & Hominy is the sharper choice at $$, especially for groups that want energy over formality. Amerigo is another practical cross-shop when the group wants a familiar dinner format without making the evening feel too formal.
River Oaks and Mosa Asian Bistro make sense when location, cuisine preference, or group comfort drives the decision. Erling Jensen is the better fit when the meal itself is the occasion and easy booking matters.
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Compare Erling Jensen
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erling Jensen | Memphis | , | No published awards |
| River Oaks | Memphis | , | No published awards |
| Mosa Asian Bistro | Memphis | , | No published awards |
| Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen | Memphis | $$$ · Italian-American | 2025 Michelin Plate |
| Hog & Hominy | Memphis | $$ · Italian-American | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Amerigo | Memphis | , | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #492026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #602024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #85Pearl Recommended Restaurants |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Erling Jensen?
Plan for dinner, since Erling Jensen is open nightly from 5–10 PM in Memphis. The dress code is business casual. For menu format, pricing, and specific services, confirm directly before you go.
Can Erling Jensen accommodate groups?
For groups, confirm details directly with the restaurant. Erling Jensen is open nightly from 5–10 PM in Memphis, but seating capacity, private-room availability, and group policies should be checked before booking. Amerigo is another Memphis option to compare while planning.
Does Erling Jensen handle dietary restrictions?
Call ahead before you go if dietary needs are important. Erling Jensen is in Memphis, is open nightly from 5–10 PM, and lists business casual dress. Confirm dietary details directly with the restaurant.
Is Erling Jensen good for a special occasion?
Erling Jensen may fit an evening plan if its nightly 5–10 PM hours and business casual dress code match what you need. For occasion services, menu details, pricing, and room information, contact the restaurant before booking. River Oaks is another Memphis restaurant to compare while planning.
Is lunch or dinner better at Erling Jensen?
Dinner is the service window to plan around, because Erling Jensen is open 5–10 PM every day. If lunch matters, confirm alternatives separately. Mosa Asian Bistro is another Memphis option to consider in your search.
What are alternatives to Erling Jensen in Memphis?
Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen, Hog & Hominy, Amerigo, River Oaks, and Mosa Asian Bistro are Memphis restaurants diners may compare with Erling Jensen. Choose based on your own needs, and confirm hours, menu, pricing, and policies directly with each restaurant.
Is Erling Jensen good for solo dining?
Erling Jensen is in Memphis, is open nightly from 5–10 PM, and lists business casual dress. If you want to dine alone, confirm reservation availability and seating details directly. Hog & Hominy is another Memphis option to compare.
