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Kings Palace Cafe, the premier destination for a unique dining experience in Memphis, TN. Located at 162 Beale St, our Cafe offers a fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. As a Bar and Restaurant, we provide an extensive selection of craft beers and cocktails to pair with our mouth-watering dishes. Indulge in our signature Cajun cuisine, featuring fresh seafood and spices that will transport you to the heart of Louisiana. Our Seafood restaurant menu boasts an array of options, from classic fish and chips to savory shrimp and grits. At Kings Palace Cafe, we're committed to providing exceptional service and an atmosphere that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're meeting friends for brunch, enjoying a romantic dinner, or simply grabbing a quick bite, our Cafe is the ideal spot. Join us today and experience the best of Memphis' culinary scene. Visit us at 162 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, and let us treat you like royalty at Kings Palace Cafe.

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Love to Travel
Love to Travel -Google user
2 months ago
Everything about this place is enjoyable. We came for lunch and the atmosphere is relaxing and interesting. The service is top notch! Our server was so friendly, funny, and truly gave us a taste of the Southern Hospitality! The fried green tomatoes are excellent and...Read More
Lunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5No waitIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace
The K Green Show
The K Green Show -Google user
7 months ago
Visited Kings Palace Cafe on a sleepy cold afternoon. The place isn't much to look at by any means but the food was absolutely delicious. Had the barbecue sampler platter and a cup of gumbo, which I put the gumbo in my top 5...Read More
Dine inLunch$30–50Food: 5BBQ Platter, Championship Gumbo
Hakim Brown
Hakim Brown -Google user
Edited 7 months ago
My waitress was fantastic, until she told me I talk to fast, “ you must not be from around here “ nope I’m from St. Louis , “ yep I knew it, in Memphis we talk slower” 😆 I went back the...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
JJJ
JJJ -Google user
11 months ago
Awesome experience. Traveled from. St Louis and was not disappointed. Everything was phenomenal and so was our server she was exceptional. The alligator bites omg absolutely delicious 😋 Will be back in the future on another trip from St. Louis. Southern hospitality and love was experienced here....Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Keith Klade
Keith Klade -Google user
3 years ago
Located in the heart of the party area of Beale St. The gumbo is fantastic!! The very friendly staff provides quick service. Large dinning area with plenty of seating available. Outside there was an amazing blues band playing. I highly recommend, stop in and...Read More
David Alvarado
David Alvarado -Google user
2 years ago
Highlight for a trip to Memphis! Ribs, Gumbo, BBQ, Chicken, Seafood, Drinks, Live Music you can't ask for more. On Beale St and the music pulled us in. The service, live band and atmosphere kept us there all night! My new favorite spot in Memphis.
KC L
KC L -Google user
3 months ago
Food reminds me of NOLA. I like gumbo but my family didn’t. But the band was really cool (though a bit too loud, so I had to use some ad hoc ear plugs made from napkins). The server was also very friendly. Last time I...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Sandy Russell
Sandy Russell -Google user
a year ago
Dreka greeted us on the street we shopped a few min came back here to eat. To say it was DELICIOUS was an understatement. Kayla was our waitress she was great. There is such wonderful ambiance here. You can just sit there and imagine the...Read More
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Gator Chips, Crawfish Fried Green Tomatoes Crab Cakes
Christian Kling
Christian Kling -Google user
7 months ago
If you want an authentic vintage Beale street venue. This is it. I was walking by and the lead singer of “black hat man band” called me from the outdoor PA while singing a set. “Hey cowboy come on in!” I immediately turned and saw...Read More
Rich Petrelli
Rich Petrelli -Google user
Edited a year ago
Love this place. This time we had the Memphis bbq ribs, fried green tomatoes and gumbo. It was as fabulous as last time. Service was spot on. Super nice folks work here and a great bartender. Updated photos attached. …
Through the Looking Glass
Through the Looking Glass -Google user
2 years ago
4/1/23 Had a BLAST! Enjoyed delicious food & good ol' blues music, be prepared to wait a little as this is a popular place.
Dana Mordecai
Dana Mordecai -Google user
3 years ago
Great food, lovely staff! I had the Cajun Grilled Chicken Pasta - it’s was a plate full, and just the right amount of spicy. My husband had the BBQ Platter with pulled pork, wet ribs, and voodoo potatoes - the meat was...Read More
Alania Yager
Alania Yager -Google user
3 years ago
New to the area and decided to center out. The staff was amazing and the food was delicious! We did the kings platter for 2 and we did the fried green tomatoes. The amount of food is insane. We definitely had a to go box!
Brande Watson
Brande Watson -Google user
4 months ago
This is mostly a review for the Best Bartender on Beale Street, Miss Carol! We came in on a weekday at lunch and the place was dead empty. It's old Beale, nothing corporate and shiny here. Cozy and friendly. Carol was so warm and inviting...Read More
Atmosphere: 4
Shannon Wintruba
Shannon Wintruba -Google user
2 years ago
We had gumbo and etouffee and it was AMAZING!! Best we have ever had. We highly recommend this place! The wait staff was great! Very accommodating and pleasant. We will be back!
Sakyna Abdullah
Sakyna Abdullah -Google user
a month ago
This place was amazing. The crab cakes were the best I’ve had so far. Drinks were delicious and atmosphere was top tier.. all staff were very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely come back for more
Atmosphere: 5
Jack Martin
Jack Martin -Google user
a month ago
I’ve eaten at tons of places and tried countless amounts of food. The kings palace had the best gumbo I’ve ever had, albeit I’ve never been to New Orleans, so far, I must say it would be hard to beat. Everywhere else on Beale street...Read More
Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5No waitSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree street parking, Paid street parking
Jeff B
Jeff B -Google user
2 months ago
Not busy. We were the only ones there, so we got taken care of good. We were able to get a gluten free salad with grilled chicken. Also got another chicken salad with crispy chicken. Both were very tasty and filling for us. Staff...Read More
Lunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5No waitIndoor dining area, Bar areaGluten free, just ask. They try to accommodate.Plenty of parkingPaid street parking, Paid parking garageDid not use, but did see. The parking garage was around $28 bucks. I call that steep.
Juliann Ramos
Juliann Ramos -Google user
4 months ago
Came here on a solo trip to Memphis for the Riverbeat Music Festival. Sat at the bar and had the most amazing time talking with the staff- they are some of the most friendly and genuine people you’ll ever meet! The food was good and...Read More
Tara Burns
Tara Burns -Google user
2 months ago
Carol (I think ...) took WONDERFUL care of us at lunch!! Delicious catfish po'boy, blackened chicken sandwich, and chicken fingers ... and fresh made sweet tea! Food and service - could not be beat!!!

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