Restaurant Iris

Iris Restaurant is located at 2146 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN. This business specializes in Family Style Restaurants and has 1 review(s) with a star rating of 5.0.

Located in a former historic Midtown home, Restaurant Iris has an upscale feel melded with the comforts of dining inside the house of a trusted friend. Chef Kelly English was reared in southern Louisiana, a fact that’s obvious with one taste of his authentic French-Creole cooking. Besides rigorous culinary training, English also is a protégé of chef John Besh. Many dishes vary by season, but...

Chef/owner Kelly English, named one of Food & Wine's Best Chefs of 2009, has been garnering rave reviews -- and fully booked tables -- at his Midtown fine-dining restaurant. Opened in 2008, it occupies a charming bungalow that once housed the city's esteemed La Tourelle restaurant. Raised in Louisiana and trained at the famed Culinary Institute of America, English excels in combining French and...

Taking its name from the turret in one corner of the turn-of-the-century house in which this Overton Square restaurant is located, La Tourelle has long been Memphis's favorite French restaurant. For those with big appetites and platinum cards, there is a six-course tasting menu; those of lesser means can, between Sunday and Thursday, opt for a very reasonably priced three-course bistro dinner...

The Scene
Tucked inside a quaint Queen Anne home in midtown, this French-inspired restaurant makes a great backdrop for the perfect romantic evening. The cozy setting and top-notch...

Born and raised in Southern Louisiana, Chef Kelly English fell in love with the culture and food of New Orleans. Equipped with his training from award-winning Chef John Besh, English presents a unique dining experience. Restaurant Iris specializes in French-Creole cuisine featuring local and seasonal ingredients. English infuses his endless creativity and passion for food into each dish....