Fancy a bison burger? Or, perhaps a large bowl of venison chili? Fret no more; chef Paul Wahlberg conjures the spirit of the outdoors with plenty of big game dining options at Wahlburgers Wild in the Bass Pro Pyramid, the chain’s first Tennessee location.
The Wahlburgers brand has had its eye on Memphis for a while, with plans for a Beale Street location scrapped in 2019. The Wahlburgers Wild brand was announced earlier this summer, and officially opened its doors Monday, September 27th.
Diners can expect a few twists on a regular Wahlburgers menu. Owner and chef Paul Wahlberg sticks to many of the flavors and dishes he ate while growing up in Dorchester, Massachusetts, but is hoping to provide a few items unique to Memphis.
“It’s going to be great opportunity for us to show what we can do,” he says, “and give people a chance to try something different.”
Wahlburgers Wild whips up plenty of the brand’s signature dishes, like the Our Burger made with signature Wahl sauce, crispy chicken sandwiches, or spinach and parmesan Wahlbites. But the “Wild” section of the menu contains some gamier tastes, featuring the aforementioned bison burger and venison chili, alongside a venison bratwurst and the venison chili bratwurst. For dessert, drink up with one of the franchise’s thick shakes (alcohol optional).
The restaurant will offer lunch and dinner options every day of the week. According to the Wahlburgers website, the restaurant will be open 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Co-owned by Paul with brothers Mark and Donnie, Wahlburgers has more than 50 locations around the country. The brothers, and the restaurant, were subjects of a ten-season documentary series on A&E that wrapped in 2019.
Wahlburgers Wild is located at 1 Bass Pro Drive.
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