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Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House

4.8 (2830)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
551 S. Mendenhall Road, Memphis, TN 38117

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
The Folk’s Folly story began in 1977 with unconventional origins, as the best stories often do.

Native son Humphrey Folk, Jr. was a prominent and shrewd developer, whose hard work carried him all over the country, cultivating his sincere appreciation of food and fine wine.

Undaunted by a complete lack of restaurant or culinary experience, he decided to convert a quaint and intimate house into a small eatery. His peers offered little encouragement, so he added the word “folly” to his own name, and Memphis’ Original Prime Steak House was born.

With only a gentleman's handshake to signify agreement, Humphrey Folk welcomed famed Memphis restaurateur Thomas Boggs as managing partner of Folk's Folly in 2003.

This partnership built the bridge to the next generation and Folk's Folly Prime Steak House remains a family affair.



*PLEASE NOTE: ALL REQUESTS FOR PRIVATE DINING MUST BE MADE BY CONTACTING THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY AT
901-762-8200

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tom Hughes
  • Private party facilities
    ALL REQUESTS FOR PRIVATE DINING MUST BE MADE BY CONTACTING THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY AT 901-762-8200
  • Neighborhood
    Memphis
  • Cross street
    William Arnold Rd.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking on site.
  • Entertainment
    Live piano in the Cellar Lounge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 2,830 people are saying

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Great for fine wines

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Good for special occasions

  • Memphis

    Great for fine wines

  • Memphis

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Folk's Folly Prime Steak House is renowned for its "outstanding service" and "superior steaks," making it a go-to destination for special occasions. Diners rave about its "phenomenal filet Oscar" and "delicious" sides like spinach casserole. The ambiance is "upscale and lovely," with attentive staff ensuring a memorable dining experience.
2,830 Reviews
  1. LeCharle

    Memphis / West Tennessee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, everything was great. The mac'n'cheese was not the best to my liking.

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  2. Antonio

    Memphis / West Tennessee1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Great steaks and sides. Service was lackluster. Waiter seemed distracted, rushed. First time for my family, won’t be going back. Had heard such great things, but definitely not worth the money.

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  3. Hilary

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! Perfect place to celebrate an anniversary!

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious. Beautiful restaurant. Kids shared the tomahawk and loved it. The sides were really good. Mac n cheese, sautéed mushrooms, mashed potatoes and asparagus. The carrot and cauliflower side was not good tho. Shaved carrots. Service was fantastic. Our waiter was excellent

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  5. Peggy VIP

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service at Folks Folly was outstanding and the food arrived very promptly . Great experience

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  6. Nathaniel

    Memphis / West Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best NY Strips I’ve had in a long time. The meat was excellent

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  7. Adam

    Memphis / West Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was very distracted she would disappear for long periods of time.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. James VIP

    Baltimore / Maryland32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    White table food, service and ambiance. Definitely be there again for any special occasions in Memphis.

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  9. Michael VIP

    Chicago / Illinois240 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Folk's is a "go-to" for me for business and family dinner. This visit, our calamari was overcooked and we both ordered medium rear lamb that came out medium well. Maybe a new cook, but the first time with 3 misses.

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  10. Andrea

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal, and the service was unforgettable. Cannot think of a single bad thing to say. We would go back in a heartbeat! 

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FAQs

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (901) 762-8200.

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House is rated 4.8 stars by 2830 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Folk's Folly Prime Steak House

551 S. Mendenhall Road, Memphis, TN 38117

Additional information

  • Cross street
    William Arnold Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    Memphis
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking on site.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tom Hughes
  • Entertainment
    Live piano in the Cellar Lounge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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