Best known for the chef`s finesse with delicate fish and prime meats, this is an upscale bistro. The restaurant focuses its culinary expertise on a European-influenced Californian and American fare emphasizing fish. Expect the average entrée to cost roughly $20 to $30, and you should dress casual.
Atmosphere: You`ll be able to take in the courtyard view from many seats at this restaurant. The restaurant has a contemporary and straight-forward décor. The interior is accented by beige tones, enhanced by consignment artwork, and the lighting is set quite dim. This is a white tableclothe restaurant.
The restaurant has four dining rooms with seating for 145 people. It is warm and relaxed and patroned by all kinds of people. Table talk is no problem - noise level here is moderate.
More Reasons to Go: Enjoy the sounds of contemporary Jazz when you dine here. Jarrett`s is appropriate (if not ideal) for entertaining clients, groups and private parties; also, the restaurant is often frequented prior the theatre. When weather permits, enjoy seating outside on the patio.
Eating & Drinking: Open for dinner. The menu here at Jarrett`s remains original with weekly revisions that sustain variety and freshness based on availability and time of year. Recipes have been considered innovative and straight-forward. Some of the more popular menu items include: Smoked Trout Ravioli with Arkansas Caviar, Horseradish encrusted Grouper, Terrine of Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Diver Sea Scallops on saffron potatoes and spinach. Osso Bucco Milanese, Roasted Pork tenderloin with blackberry-currant glaze.
A full selection of alcoholic beverages are served, and you`ll find that there is an excellent wine list. In addition, the restaurant has a lounge inside.
Notable Mention: ``Best place to eat outside`` - Memphis Magazine; ``Favorite Memphis Chef`` - Memphis Flyer; Memphis Top 10 - Frederick Koeppel of The Commercial Appeal
Of Interest: Chef Farmer has traveled extensively. He was recently honored by The James Beard Foundation, The Memphis Business Journal and featured on The Food Network.
About the Chef: Chef Farmer trained in New York, San Francisco, France and Switzerland. His style uses the freshest ingredients available combined with age old European techniques to prepare innovative cuisine
The Management: Jarrett`s is a locally owned and operated restaurant. The owners are on site daily taking care of any special needs
Details to Note: Reservations are necessary for groups. Carryout is available. Smoking is permitted in smoking areas. It should be noted that this is an adult oriented establishment. Free parking is available for customers.
Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard, Visa and American Express
Tips on Finding: East Memphis. One half mile from Poplar/I-240. From Poplar, take Ridgeway rd. South to Quince (third light from Poplar) right on Quince one half mile on left.
Hours of Operation: Dinner Monday-Saturday 5PM-10PM
