Dining is a pleasure in this city of folks who love to eat. Just ask any five Memphians their favorite BBQ establishment – it’s likely you’ll end up with five different answers. It’s good to question the natives and your fellow students for their favorite spots. Perennial favorites (in alphabetic order, of course) within a five-mile drive of Memphis Law include the following:

• The BBQ Shop - 1782 Madison Avenue - (901) 272-1277
• Central BBQ - 2249 Central Avenue - (901) 272-9377
• Charles Vergos’ Rendezvous - 52 S 2nd Street - (901) 523-2746
• Cozy Corner -745 N Parkway - (901) 527-9158
• Interstate - 2265 S 3rd Street - (901) 775-2304
• Neely’s - 670 Jefferson - (901) 521-9798
• Payne’s - 1762 Lamar Avenue - (901) 272-1523
• Top’s Bar-B-Q - 1286 Union Avenue - (901) 725-7527 

Memphis is also a community that has diversified its eating habits over recent years and embraced a variety of ethnic cuisines. Vietnamese, Indian, Japanese, and Latin American flavors have become favorites in the community. We also have a number of fine dining establishments whose chefs have received national recognition.

Browse this map of local restaurants that participate in our annual admitted student open house and orientation.