Restaurant Iris

Chef Kelly English, who was born and raised in Southern Louisiana, runs Restaurant Iris, which focuses on New Orleans culture and food. English provides a unique dining experience by concentrating in French-Creole cuisine prepared with locally sourced and seasonally available ingredients. Restaurant Iris has been named "Best Restaurant," "Best Service," and "Best Chef" by Memphis Magazine. Chef English infuses his creativity and enthusiasm for food into every meal he creates, whether it's his three types of oysters, a "Knuckle Sandwich," or a dessert, you'll feel as if each dish was prepared just for you. Come visit Restaurant Iris, where simplicity is king.

The restaurant is located near Midtown's historic Overton Square, in the area once occupied by La Tourelle, a bulwark of Memphis' culinary establishment. They have private rooms available, as well as the ability to hire out the entire restaurant for private occasions.

• Website: www.restaurantiris.com
• Address: 2146 Monroe AvenueMemphis, TN 38104
• Phone number: (901) 590-2828