Description

This is a Memphis tradition, with very non-traditional food. It has occupied this corner on Main since 1919, but the cuisine has been updated with spectacular, prize-winning pizza recipes (featuring pesto, goat cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes), and Portobello mushroom sandwiches at lunch. It is a great place to hop off the trolley between Beale Street and the Civil Rights Museum .
by wcities on August 17, 2008 from wcities

Editorial Reviews

The Scene With its glowing neon sign and prime location in the South Main Historic District alongside the trolley line, the Arcade has weathered the ups and downs of a fickle restaurant-going public. If you're not going to eat, at the very least, stop by for a cup of coffee and soak up Arcade's atmosphere, which has remained intact for more than 80 years. The Food Rated 4.45 stars by Citysearch on April 03, 2008 from Citysearch
In operation since 1919, The Arcade is the city's oldest restaurant. It has seen, naturally, many changes in the South Main neighborhood, especially with the demise of railroad traffic, and many changes in ownership and format. Sporting a nifty 1950s décor, The Arcade serves a Southern breakfast and lunch, but its raison d'être lies in stone-fire pizzas, such as the Central Station (garlic, ricotta ...
by gayot on July 03, 2007 from gayot
Established in 1919, the Arcade stands as a reminder of the early part of the century when this was a busy neighborhood, bustling with people and commerce. Although this corner is not nearly as lively as it once was, the restaurant attracts loyal Memphians and out-of-towners who stop by for the home-style cooking and pizzas. Because the proprietors have an annoying habit of closing down when business ...
by frommers on March 31, 2007 from frommers