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Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar, located on South Main Street in downtown Memphis, is built around a simple idea: let guests taste multiple dishes in a single meal. Rather than committing to one entrée, diners choose from curated flights—small plates of seafood, steak, or farm-and-field fare—each paired with a suggested wine flight. The menu reads like a tour of American cooking, from Gulf oysters and Louisiana redfish to wild boar tenderloin and bison ribeye.
The space offers three distinct experiences. The main floor buzzes with friends and business gatherings. The bar welcomes solo diners and those looking for a quick bite. Up on the balcony, booths and tables overlooking Main Street provide more privacy for a date or a quiet business dinner. The staff is knowledgeable, ready to guide guests through the menu and the extensive wine list.
Flight’s wine list has earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, a recognition that speaks to the depth and quality of its selections. The list spans dozens of bottles from California, Washington, France, and beyond, with a strong focus on Napa Valley Cabernets, Sonoma Zinfandels, and sparkling wines. Wine flights are designed to complement each food flight, making the pairing part of the experience.
The menu is organized by flight categories: appetizers, salads, soups, dinner entrées, and chef’s selections. Standouts include the Ocean Flight (New Orleans BBQ shrimp, Maine crab cake, lobster ravioli), the Butcher’s Flight (pork tenderloin, veal scallopini, wild boar), and the Steak Flight (Boursin-stuffed filet, bison ribeye, elk tenderloin). Smaller-portion options let guests mix and match. The restaurant also offers a raw bar with oysters, lobster claws, and yellowfin tuna.
Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar brings a refined yet approachable take on American cuisine to downtown Memphis, with a wine program that has earned national recognition.
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