Loved it so much we returned a month later and brought the same guest with us! Love the clever and unexpected decor, and the skylight is lovely. The food was wonderful from the start to the dessert finish. Excellent!

Great combination of Southern and Cajun cuisine. Totally enjoyed everything we had. The griddle cake and BBQ shrimp starters were delish. The grit in the shrimp and grit was buttery and creamy. The desserts were also scrumptious. I hope to be back to sample the dinner menu. A+

Sunday Brunch on a busy Sunday for Moms Day. Crab Griddle Cakes Wedge Salad I had Quiche Lorraine He had Steak and Eggson both!! Sunday Bruch Excellence

FIVE STARS! FIVE STARS! FIVE STARS! That's the post! FIVE STARS! I had the blessed opportunity to take my wife to brunch at Restaurant Iris and I am sooo glad that I did! I highly recommend the Corn & Crab Griddle Cakes, Redfish Clemenceau, and definitely have yourself a Mint Julip while you're there! By the way, did I mention FIVE STARS!

Long overdue review of this wonderful establishment. We have been coming to Iris since way back when Kelly turned down NBA stars for dinner. I always loved that story, I don't care how embellished it may be. It's great that he even beat him in a one on one game later, who knew Kelly English could even dunk????!!!!! The new location is much larger, has many more seats, and a beautifully decorated interior. It's whimsical and just lovely. The bar is amazing, and even boasts its own menu. They have a Cruvinet machine that holds fine/expensive bottles of wine for sale by the glass. It's great for when you want to try something but don't want to buy the whole bottle. Brilliant! They even have an oyster shucking station right there at the bar. When this location first opened, they had another Chef behind the menu. It was good, but it wasn't Kelly English good.... If you had been to the old Iris, you knew immediately that it was different. Kelly has since taken over the kitchen and implemented his recipes and style back into the heart of the house. I even got the old Surf and Turf "Iris Style" on my last visit. Holy shit! It was so damn good!!! If you've never had it, you are missing out man. Yum. I'm drooling thinking about it. Iris is as good as ever, and now you can actually get a table within a reasonable timeframe because it can now seat so many. There are private rooms available and they even have an exhibition kitchen where KE will cook right there in front of you. What more could you ask for?? Get your ass here now! Did I even mention the seafood hoecakes??? Geez '24 - 30/100

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Iris restaurant not once, but twice, and each visit was a delightful experience. During my first visit, I decided to try the salmon dish, and it did not disappoint. The salmon was cooked to perfection, and the flavors were on point. The service was also excellent, making it an enjoyable dining experience overall. After some time, I decided to return to Iris to meet a colleague for drinks. However, I ended up ordering a little snack to accompany our drinks. I chose the barbecue shrimp, and it was an absolute game-changer. The shrimp were cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. It was definitely a must-try dish that I highly recommend. While glancing at the menu, something caught my eye - the duck gumbo. Although we were not planning to stay long and wanted to take the food to go, I couldn't resist trying the duck gumbo. It came with basmati rice grits, and scallions. Let me tell you, it was absolutely phenomenal. The flavors were rich and delicious, and it left me wanting more. The combination of the tender duck, flavorful broth, and the accompanying sides was a true gastronomic delight. Although I haven't been to Iris a multitude of times, the two visits I've had were truly satisfying. The second visit, in particular, blew me away with the flavors and quality of the food. I was so impressed that I am already planning to return to Iris in the near future. If you're looking for a restaurant with delicious food, excellent service, and a cozy atmosphere, I highly recommend giving Iris a try. Whether you're a seafood lover, a fan of barbecue, or simply looking to indulge in some mouthwatering gumbo, Iris is sure to exceed your expectations.

(Placeholder) What hasn't already been said about Kelly English's standard bearer? The food is the best in Memphis, the staff the best in Memphis, the environment and decor exceptional (hard to say the best in Memphis' when the canvas is shopping center architecture rather than, say an intimate 11 table house just off Overton Square...). There's nothing below 'remarkable' on the menu. It's also fantastic to see the chef make the rounds during service- I don't know if this is 5-star practice, a Kelly English thing, or New Orleans practice, but it speaks to the regard that staff has for its clientele (what commenting to our waitress about the booming septuagenarian gas bag that seemed to be the marshal of a party of 6 at a table across the way, our server apologized for the vociferousness of one of their 'usual patrons'. At first, I wished that she would have lambasted human Foghorn Leghorn; upon reflection, it's kind of remarkable she'd stick up for the guy, so, props; but still, quiet down, Boomer).

First time finally dining at Iris. It is a New Orleans style cuisine. My fave food in the world! So, I had high expectations. They did not disappoint. My hubby ordered the duck gumbo and I, half dozen raw oysters. Both were delicious. For supper we had the short ribs and the red fish. Hubby loved the meat. I enjoyed my fish. Very flavorful!! The place itself is really cool, vibrant but not busy. Very aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Wish I remember my waiter's name. She was friendly and well verse on the menu and drinks. Highly recommend!!!