Art House Café — Restaurant in Memphis

This place came highly recommended. We went to check it out on a Sunday and the expectations were pretty high. You place your order first and then you find a seat if one is available to dine in. Dining is limited and the establishment consist of local black artwork covering the walls there is an upstairs area, but that seating is also limited.

The owner was very proud of his establishment and gave us the history of how they came about and who cooks what in the restaurant. The service was great the food unfortunately did not match.

I’m all for supporting black owned businesses, but I have to give honest feedback. Starting with the sides, the spaghetti, the cabbage, and the greens all had excessive amounts of sugar in them, which was such a turn off, everything taste the same it was so sweet it created a film in my mouth of sugar. The sweet tea lemonade mix was again full of sugar. You couldn’t taste the lemonade or the tea. It was just sweetness.

I do understand certain people like their food like this. I however, am not one of those individuals. The turkey ribs, a.k.a. clavicle bone taste like smoked bologna and the A1 barbecue sauce did not enhance the flavor whatsoever I nor my mother could finish our food the cornbread taste like mush everything overpowered everything there was no distinct taste of broccoli or cheese just mushy wet undercooked cornbread that again was sweet. The only star of the show for this experience was the fried fish. It was cooked to perfection seasoned well surprisingly without sugar.

We could not finish our food after a couple of bites so we took it to go and handed it to a homeless person on the way home.

I love the concept of this establishment. I love how they incorporate other black businesses and I can tell he is proud of his work. I would love to support in other ways, just not through the food unfortunately, I will not be returning but I pray this establishment continues to improve, evolve, and thrive, it’s a million herbs and spices to utilize, sugar doesn’t have to be one of them and for $70 bucks I do expect to enjoy the food to...

Don't let the outside fool you. This, place is definitely a Hidden Gem located in South Memphis. My family and I went here for a late lunch /early dinner on a Friday. Once inside, the fine artwork will definitely catch your attention. The owner "Mr.Lort" was very welcoming and went over the menu with us. Let me tell you his suggestions was point on. I had (Da 901 smoke) Smoked Turkey Ribs (I didn't know turkey had ribs), smoked Gouda Potatoes, Smoked Cabbage, and Broccoli & Cheese Cornbread. Of course, I sampled the Smoked Lemon Pepper Wings and freshly cut French Fries from my son's plate. My husband's plate was even better. He had the Salmon Sliders 1 & 1. One had bbq sauce and slaw on top, and the other one had pickled onions and a hollandaise sauce. Might,I add every bite, was soulful, fresh, and hot. The owner even provided a historic background on the building, paintings, and the different events that take place @ Art House Cafe. I really love the fact that they feed the homeless daily. I can't wait to visit on a Sunday, when there's different items to try.

I almost forgot the best ending of our meal was the homemade cake. We had a slice of strawberry cake and a slice of pound cake. Not only will you leave full, you'll be happy...

I walked in, was immediately greeted. Was suggested an order, which I followed. He then showed me around the restaurant/event space while I waited on food. I appreciate their commitment to the community, through feeding the homeless, taking care of regulars, and promoting local artists. He also highlighted that they have never had a lower health score than 98, which highlights their care for cleanliness.

When the food came out, I was shocked at the portions. I order the recommended: turkey ribs, smoked cabbage, broccoli cheddar cornbread, and fried okra. The BEST turkey I have ever had. The BEST cornbread I have ever had. I could not recommend this place more.

Thank you for your hospitality, commitment to the community, and...