Cafe 1912

Reviews

• T. J. Long

  star star star star_border star_border 31 May 2026

  There wasn't any glaring issue that resulted in a 3 star rating. It just didn't stand out. The building was older but didn't have the "charm" an old building might exhibit. The lighting was too dim. The chairs weren't comfortable, yet not uncomfortable either. The service left a little to be desired but wasn't atrocious. The food was a little better than average. I guess being turned away previously for not having a reservation set an expectation that the experience was going to be otherworldly and it just was bland, like the risotto. Oh well, I can say I've been there and tried it.

• Dewayne Young

  star star star_border star_border star_border 31 May 2026

  This by far has been one of my most favorite restaurants since it opened, however, I will not go back. It is unfortunate, as the food is always consistently good. I have had two sad experiences lately, where the host (female w/ short hair and glass has been rude and not honest.) Made reservations for two which were earlier than the prime hour for a Saturday evening. We were seated at one of the two top tables in the window which are on top of each other. There were many open four top tables and another two top just in front of the kitchen within the same room. We requested if it were possible to moved to that table and she was very short. She stated that we must have made our reservations through Open Table. (Not sure what that had to do with it.) I told her no, we had called in. She instantly stated that that table was reserved...a two top at the opening to the kitchen...reserved?? Regardless, it was her poor attitude that set a tone and quickly changed this from one of my most favorite places to a place that I will most likely never go back to again. I would swallow this as a bad hair day for her, but this is the second encounter with HER over the same issue and the same poor unaccommodating attitude. The icing here is that the first time this happened, I stayed and had good food, cocktails and dessert only to see that no one was ever seated at that two top table that I had asked if we could be moved to for the couple of hours that we were there. The saddest part of all of this is that I tell everyone that Cafe 1912 is (was) one of my most favorite places in Memphis. I have now told this new story to twice as many people as I have told it was one of my favorites. Sorry that this happened, but have decided that there are too many places to spend $150 to $175 for two, to be treated with such poor attitude from the "face" (first impression) of the person that greets you and generally makes you feel thankful for choosing them instead of dozens of other restaurants within the area.

• Dean Tutor

  star star star star star 16 May 2026

  I love this wonderful little hidden gem. The food is incredible. Not cheap but not terribly expensive depending on what you order. This French bistro has a full bar and an incredible menu. If you have tried it I highly recommend it. The staff is great and the food fantastic.

• Clayton Moore

  star star star star star 15 May 2026

  This place has everything. Great cocktails, fantastic menu, amazing service, and fun atmosphere. I strongly encourage everyone to eat here. This is one of my favorite date night options in Memphis.

• Kismet Sarken

  star star star star star 13 May 2026

  A-mazing! We found this place as a fluke and could not be more impressed or happy. Tyler, bartender par excellence, was also our waiter. Mixed our drinks to perfection all while recommending some truly amazing dishes. I had the pork medallions while my husband had the scallops. We started with the calamari, and ended with the profiteroles. I will say, that while it seems like I'm gushing about how incredible our meal was, I am not even beginning to do it justice. We will be back and look forward to it with immense pleasure. Thank you also to the lovely waitress who sat us when we came in. You were a joy to speak with. Also, the truckers say hi.