The Gray Canary - Memphis

This place is pretty good. It has a great vibe to it. The drinks were great. The food varied. The fish dip app was good. The rolls were good but why do i have to pay that much for 2 rolls that are probably just as good as the free bread you get elsewhere? The entrees we got (redfish and the coulotte steak) were ok. The steak was average. Best part of the plate was the fries. They were really good, but let's be honest. On a plate with a steak, I'd rather the fries not be the best part of the plate. The redfish dish was average as well. Again- the side (a Lima bean and tomato medley) was the best part of the plate. The redfish itself was very very tough, and therefore chewy. Overall- some good parts to the visit and some not so good parts.

Benjamin and his fellow bar staff are amazing! They are so dedicated to their customers. We ate at the bar like we usually do and had a wonderful experience. You really should try the smoked tuna dip just for the crackers, we took an order to go.

This place has been a frequent visit for my family to visit. The cocktails are good. Some of the bar staff has a great attitude and the waiters/waitress staff had been very kind. Tonight's myself and my fiancé popped in for a cocktail and dessert. They were 30 minutes to closing and as a waitress in a near by restaurant I understand the frustration when guests come in late and your ready to go home.... However when I serve a guest, no matter how poor the encounter, I never let a guest feel as if they weren't welcome. Our bar staff tonight was the exact opposite. All of the other bar staff was unbelievably friendly, but our main bar staff ended the night on a completely unprofessional level that 100% ruined the experience. We had tried to be friendly, we appreciated his service, after ordering our dessert my fiancé was trying to give a compliment to the chef, staff and bartenders who all play a major role in the operation of this restaurant, unfortunately our bartender took this in the wrong way and made a completely unnecessary rude remark (I would never respond to a guest this way no matter the circumstances or if they had upset me) it was simply misunderstood and was handled very inappropriately. Despite all of the other staff doing such a wonderful job- this one bartender (Who we seemed to enjoy from New Orleans) has lost our interest in ever going back or recommending to friends. It has such a great potential but no guest deserves to be treated so harshly. I wouldn't do it in my own restaurant so I was repulsed by this bar staff.

Wonderful dining experience! The space is beautiful and not crowded, the service is perfect, and the food is delicious! What more can you ask for?

There 's a steadily growing list of modern, chic, and flavor powerhouses that are re shaping Memphis downtown 's renaissance restaurant scene. TGC is on it. Located about a ~5 minute drive away from Beale, this is a great stop for anyone who wants a more cosmopolitan upscale dining experience than the scene right on Beale can offer. Apart from offering an elegant dining room/bar in a up and coming area downtown, the Old Dominick Distillery is next door, offering even more attraction to anyone touring Memphis. The menu is quite fantastic, with entrees packing diverse and quality flavor profiles for fair prices. Staff and service were friendly, patient, and had plenty of recommendations. The entrees themselves are presented beautifully and are appetizing. I came in a large group and tried: Fried snapper I was actually shocked on how delicious this was, because I am not a big snapper person but this dish was scrumptious. I plan on ordering it for myself on my next visit. Squash and zucchini Equally delicious, greatly recommend as a side dish. Hush puppies Very savory, perfect for onion lovers. Parker house rolls Unexpectedly ultra delicious, because rolls are already good on their own, yet somehow they taste even better here? TGC burger Great option as burgers go, perfect for any pick eaters. Smoked fish dip My least favorite sampler, mostly because it had an strong fishy smell, although it did look and taste great. For drinks I had the They Call Me Mellow Yellow and the *very impressive* punch. Both are great spirted cocktails, but the punch is served in this gorgeous brass bowl for sharing it is completely worth it. Even though the bowl comes with small and fancy cups you can easily start feeling it after two cups. The bowl was honestly such a fun accent to our entire dining experience. As far as desserts, I sampled the strawberry tart and s 'mores. The latter was more like a deconstructed version of a s 'more but it was SO good. The tart was pretty good, but I think it 'd be best enjoyed by someone who is more of a fruit is dessert person. That being said, I don 't think you can go wrong at TGC.