G. Alston - Memphis

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G. Alston

G. Alston
3.7 / 5 (39 reviews)

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G. Alston The Restaurant is a fine-dining experience located in the charming Cordova Town centre at 8556 Macon Rd. Housed in the historic 1937 Farley house with a beautiful water fountain out front, the restaurant can accommodate up to 145 guests across four elegant dining rooms. Two private dining rooms are available for special events, while diners can also choose to enjoy their meal outdoors by the tranquil fountain. The menu showcases a blend of southern cuisine with international flavors, featuring dishes like Herb Crusted Char-Grille Chicken, Shrimp Creole w Lobster Andouille Sausage, Blackened Catfish w Corn Maque Choux, and Sous Vide Rosemary Lavender Lamb.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Elfrieda

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★ 3.7 / 5 from 39 reviews
kemmer-elfrieda
09.09.2023

Although the Chef and the hostess had the best of intentions, our recent experience attending what was supposed to be the Sunday Brunch was extremely disappointing. First we had to wait an hour for service! We stayed at the table for 1 hour with just water. I had brought guests with the intention to be a great sendoff. We arrived at 1:36 which was later than our 1:15 pm. reservations but the restaurant only had a few guests. Each order of tea took at east 15 minutes and it was served without sugar, already mixed. The female waitress seemed afraid to talk and would hear our orders and leave, never to return until we stopped her. Twice I had to go to the kitchen and my guest one time to figure out what was going on. Note the sisters did offer a discount for the meal stating that the kitchen was closing down when we arrived. Closing time was 3:00 and if that were the case, they should have said so, we would have gone off and be willing to try it another time. It was a wonderful location and ambiance but horrible service and well below par food. The omelet was really just scrambled eggs. They ran out of biscuits (didn't tell us) and just brought us white bread!!Really for Brunch. No buffet because they did not have enough reservations. Shouldn't you have just said this at the beginning so we could exercise our options? The shrimp and grits were passable but our guests did not enjoy their meals. They did not get all items they ordered. We had delayed eating all day for this meal and instead got something less than a diner would offer. They did tell us they were recently from Italy and started this business in March. Our suggestion is to emphasize 3 things...improve the food, improve the menu, and certainly at least train the new female waitress to attend to her customers and display some personality. In other words customer service!!

mschaefer-snake61
09.09.2023

In an attempt to make the best food choice, we did a quick survey of our neighboring tables. Everyone was highly satisfied with their meal choice. It did not help in the decision making. Lol That trend continued at my table as well. Highly satisfied!

etha51
09.09.2023

These five stars were earned through hard work! The attention to detail and the excellence in every aspect of this restaurant are outstanding! This has definitely become one of our new favorite places!

robert-popelkova
09.09.2023

#SOMUCHTOLOVE This was my second visit in a week's time. I was disappointed the full menu was not available because I brought out of town guests. I got the BoHo burger on both occassions, asked for med both times, it was well both times. Fortunately, its such a good flavor profile..and its juicy...I got over it. My guests said their entrees were were good (chicken) I think my burger sat waiting for their plates. Cocktails taste good, not enough alcohol. I live in the area and look forward to this being my SPOT but I'm going to let them get more practice to perfect the dining experience with service, location, ambience, flavors, recipe execution and getting it to the table as the Chef intended.

zaria-wyman
09.09.2023

This was my second visit to the restaurant, and it was just as wonderful as the first. The atmosphere in the sunroom was delightful. The food was expertly cooked and seasoned to perfection. I have officially found my new favorite restaurant!

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