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Folk's Folly Filet Mignon - Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House

4.8 (3023)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
551 S. Mendenhall Road, Memphis, TN 38117

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Folk's Folly Prime Steak House

4.8
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Memphis

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2 people
22:30
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
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 17:30–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Folk's Folly Prime Steak House.

4.8

4.8
(3023)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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 is a top-tier steakhouse renowned for its exceptional service and delectable food. Diners laud the "amazing food and experience" and consistently praise the attentive staff, including standout servers like Chris and Greg. The steaks are "cooked to perfection," and the overall atmosphere is "beautiful." Perfect for special occasions.
3,023 Reviews
  1. Jon Gold

    South Carolina2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Kitchen lost our order and the waitress never checked in with kitchen despite delivering food to tables around us.

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  2. Devasha

    Mississippi1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish! Everything was top-notch, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere was wonderful, the service was exceptional, and the attention to detail made our visit even more enjoyable. It's always refreshing to experience this level of quality and hospitality. Highly recommend, and we will definitely be returning!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a great evening on a Saturday Night at 7:45pm. Zerlene was out waitress and she was awesome. She is very versed in great customer service and made our evening perfect. Food was 5 Star and portions were perfect.

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  4. becca

    Nashville17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    folk’s folly was an unbelievable dinning experience i hope to experience again soon! we celebrated our 5th anniversary and enjoyed every minute of our evening! rose took care of us and she was a delight! the onion au gratin soup was delicious! book the date night!

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  5. Clay Gold

    St. Louis53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at restaurant and what a special place. Steaks were cooked to perfection. Sides were shareable. We had the Caesar salad starter and sweet potato mashed. Both were excellent. We both had ribeyes and cooked perfectly served on hot plates!

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  6. Denzel Gold

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best steak houses in Memphis. Good service, good atmosphere, and great drinks.

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  7. Deanna

    Chicago / Illinois7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always very accommodating very nice staff and service

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  8. Bruce

    Memphis / West Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 November 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hailey did a wonderful job as our server. We always enjoy Folks Folly.

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  9. Tim

    Memphis / West Tennessee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 November 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service given by our waiter, Chris Powers, was excellent. The food came out hot, and was perfection.

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  10. Brett

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Service and great Steaks!! The Blackened Ribeye was outstanding.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wine

FAQs

Yes, families are welcome; guests report celebrating children’s birthdays here, with staff providing balloons, a celebratory cupcake, and even offering to store a birthday cake.

Dinner is the moment to visit, Folk's Folly operates as a dinner-focused steakhouse, and guests praise the dining room for a quiet, intimate evening while the Cellar Piano Bar provides a livelier, piano-accompanied bar scene.

Folk's Folly often feels celebratory and busy, with many tables marked for birthdays and anniversaries, while other visits are notably quiet and intimate, ideal for a low-key dinner.

Portions at Folk's Folly tend to be generous, guests frequently note copious sides and salads that can feed several people and leave parties comfortably full.

Yes, for private dining, the restaurant asks that all requests be made by contacting them directly at the phone number listed; guests also commonly note celebrations on reservations and staff often acknowledge them with balloons or a celebratory cupcake.

Business casual is the guide, think neat, polished, and comfortable rather than formal.

Folk's Folly reads as a warm, classic steakhouse, intimate and slightly old‑school, with a lively Cellar Piano Bar and many guests calling the setting romantic and inviting for celebrations.

Yes, Folk's Folly is a popular choice for anniversaries and intimate dinners, with many guests describing the ambience as romantic and ideal for special evenings.

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A photo of Folk's Folly Prime Steak House restaurant

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House

4.8
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Memphis

Make a booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 39 times today
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