Family, friends, and valued coworkers. Voluminous laughter. A toast and the clink of glassware. Expertly done hors d’oeuvres and a splendid spread. Such are the elements of a great holiday party. For some ideas to push your party over the top, read on …
India Palace
1720 Poplar (278-1199)
Neighborhood: Midtown
Attire: Casual
Open For: Lunch and dinner
Cuisine Type/s: Indian
The palak paneer, vegetable samosas, and the tandoori chicken are true crowd-pleasers, and India Palace offers a private dining room for those special gatherings.
Riko’s Kickin’ Chicken
1329 Madison (726-5347)
Neighborhood: Midtown
Open For: Lunch
Cuisine Type/s: American
Riko’s, a popular food truck, turned into an instantly popular restaurant when it opened last spring. Sure-fire selections include the hot wing platter, the Kickin’ fries (topped with chicken!), and the famous shrimpburger. The holidays are here, and Riko’s has deep-fried 14 to 16-pound turkeys, $49.99. Catering is also available. Stop by for more details.
Pearl’s Oyster House
299 S. Main (522-9070)
8106 Cordova Center near Germantown Pkwy. (425-4797)
Neighborhood: Midtown and Cordova
Attire: Casual
Open For: Lunch and dinner
Cuisine Type/s: Cajun/Creole
The char-grilled oysters are tadiefor, and the staff expertly takes care of parties large and small. Both locations have large or small private dining options for holiday gatherings.
Railgarten
2166 Central (231-5043)
Neighborhood: Cooper-Young/Lenox
Attire: Casual
Open For: Lunch, dinner, late-night Tuesdays, and Saturday and Sunday brunch
Cuisine Type/s: New American
It isn’t a holiday party until somebody puts out the grub! Choose from our set menus or we’ll put together something just for your event plus select from several different space options both inside and out.
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Mulan Asian Bistro
2149 Young (347-3965)
4698 Spottswood (609-8680)
2059 S. Houston Levee (850-5288)
Neighborhood: Midtown, East Memphis, Collierville
Attire: Casual
Open For: Lunch and dinner
Cuisine Type/s: Chinese, sushi
Come to Mulan Asian Bistro for your holiday party. Book our private room at the Cooper-Young location that comfortably seats 35 to 40 people or our East Memphis location that seats 30 to 35. There is karaoke or HD video hook-up available, and you may choose from a la carte dining or catered buffet-style service.
Molly’s La Casita
2006 Madison (726-1873)
Neighborhood: Midtown
Attire: Casual
Open For: Lunch and dinner
Cuisine Type/s: Mexican
Molly’s La Casita will be 35 on December 12th!! We will be having specials the entire month of December. Enjoy the holidays and our 35th birthday with us.
Kooky Canuck
87 S. 2nd (578-9800)
1250 N Germantown Pkwy. (800-2453)
Neighborhood: Downtown and Cordova
Attire: Casual
Open For: Lunch and dinner
Cuisine Type/s: American and Canadian
Custom-made for big appetites. The Kooky Burgers are fine indeed, ditto for the inventive BBQ Egg Rolls, and nothing’s more fun than the tabletop s’mores.
Next Door Eatery
1350 Concourse (779-1512)
Neighborhood: Crosstown
Attire: Casual
Open For: Lunch and dinner
Cuisine Type/s: New American
Serving real food from American farmers, Next Door has a high-energy, urban vibe, making it a great place to gather with friends and family for the holidays. Open seven days a week at 11 a.m., the menu features a variety of shared plates, fresh salads, sandwiches, burgers (don’t miss the 50/50 Burger!), and bowls. Next Door offers kegged wine, craft beer, and cocktails. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @nextdooreatery.
Half Shell
688 S. Mendenhall (682-3966)
7825 Winchester (737-6755)
Neighborhood: East Memphis and Southwind
Attire: Casual
Open For: Lunch, dinner, and brunch
Cuisine Type/s: Seafood
Now accepting holiday party reservations for our private rooms at both locations. Our Mendenhall room seats 15 to 24; Southwind seats 20 to 30. For more information, call 682-3966 (Mendenhall) or 737-6755 (Southwind).
Bluefin
135 S. Main (528-1010)
Neightborhood: Downtown /South Main
Attire: Casual
Open For: Lunch and dinner
Cuisine Type/s: Sushi, hibachi, and Korean
Sleek setting, wide, eclectic menu with sushi, Korean tacos, hibachi, Philly Cheese Steak (!), fried rice, and more.
Caiman Authentic Venequelan Cuisine and Bakery
4509 Summer, just west of Perkins (746-8666)
Neighborhood: Summer/Berclair
Attire: Casual
Open For: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Cuisine Type/s: Latin American
Taste the delicious, authentic Venezuelan dishes at Caiman, such as carna asadas, arepas, and cachapas. Call for details on savory or sweet party platters for your next event.
Peabody Hotel (Corner Bar, Lobby Bar, Peabody Deli, Capriccio Grill, Chez Philippe)
149 Union (529-4000)
Neighborhood: Downtown
Attire: Casual to dressy
Open For: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Cuisine Type/s: American/Italian/French
Celebrate the holiday season with private parties at The Peabody. Impress the office or your best friends with a party customized just for you. From historic banquet rooms, to Capriccio Grill and Chez Philippe, The Peabody has the perfect venue with unique menus for your event. For more information, call Leslie Potter, 529-3675.
The Kitchen, American Bistro
415 Great View Drive East, Ste. 101
(729-9009)
Neighborhood: Shelby Farms Park
Attire: Casual to dressy
Open For: Lunch, dinner, and brunch on Saturday and Sunday
Cuisine Type/s: New American
High energy restaurant and bar serving seasonal food and drinks in a relaxed and sophisticated setting. Now booking holiday events for 30 to 35 in our private dining room.