When exploring fine dining options in the heart of Memphis, let your palate soar at Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar. The intimate space, paired with its innovative menu, offers an extraordinary dining experience for a carefully curated tasting journey.
Since its opening in 2009, Flight has gained a reputation for its creative approach to small-plate dining and a precise selection of food and wine. The restaurant's concept revolves around the idea of "flights,” providing a way to sample distinct dishes and beverages for an enticing meal. This makes the experience at Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar both interactive and flavorful.
Its success led to the formation of the Flight Restaurant Group, which manages Memphis hotspots Porch and Parlor as well as Coastal Fish Company.
Flight’s location in the city’s vibrant arts and cultural scene pairs seamlessly with its culinary innovation. Near Beale Street and the Orpheum Theatre, it is easily within walking distance of some of Memphis’ treasured landmarks.
World-class food, legendary service, and distinct dining areas have further put Flight on the map. Moreover, the Wine Cellar at Flight, opened in 2014, is also located in the heart of the historic Brodnax Building.
Interestingly, the Wine Cellar once served as the packing and shipping center for Brodnax Jewelers, the company that opened the building in 1916. Visitors can spot the historical plaque claiming that at one time, Brodnax sold more Rolex watches than any other retailer in the world. Today, this bygone jewelry hub provides an additional intimate dining area to enjoy the restaurant’s unique offerings.
Vibe
The bright white exterior of Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar is hard to miss on the corner of South Main St. and Monroe. This is complemented with an inviting streetside patio and overhead bistro string cafe lighting. Furthermore, a touch of clean black lines and awnings enhances the restaurant’s sophisticated grace.
After stepping through the door at Flight, staff promptly welcome you into the ample space, while intimate lighting reflects the restaurant’s cozy elegance. Guests have the option of assorted dining areas tailored to various preferences. These include the hustle and bustle of the main dining room, as well as more intimate balcony seating with a view overlooking Main Street. Additionally, bar seating adds a relaxed yet vibrant energy, ideal for pre-dinner drinks or a casual evening out.
The design incorporates warm wooden accents, crisp white table linens, and ambient lighting to create an atmosphere of refined comfort.
Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar: Menu & Drinks
The dining philosophy at Flight recognizes that some people prefer to make a meal of several different dishes. While there are full-size entrees to choose from, the eatery’s essence is to select from multiple small plates or opt for the curated flights.
For an appetizer, the Ocean Flight is on spot for seafood enthusiasts, with New Orleans BBQ shrimp, Maine jumbo crab cakes, and lobster ravioli. Salad and soup offerings equally provide flight options, while there are five distinct main entree flights. Diners can select from flights showcasing seafood or freshwater fish to steak, or the classic Butcher’s Flight featuring duck and veal.
For dessert, choose from three delectable flights. The traditional dessert flight serves crème brûlée, key lime pie, and pecan-crusted cheesecake. Chocolate lovers will enjoy the Chocolate flight featuring lava cake, peanut brownie, and chocolate chip cookie cake. Similarly, those craving a taste of the South will relish in the Memphis Belle pie, banana foster pudding, and apple walnut cobbler on the Southern Flight.
When it comes to drinks, the wine flights cannot be outdone. If unsure which wine would best pair with a dinner flight, the menu provides well-versed recommendations to perfectly complement your meal. With an extensive wine cellar, which is literally part of the restaurant, visitors will be delighted with the ample wine selection.
Visiting Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar is a culinary exploration for any Memphis vacation.
