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By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com

B.B. Kings Restaurant & Blues Club

We went to Memphis, Tennessee, for my wife’s birthday and spent a night at the Peabody Hotel while we were there.  I can’t say that we ate anything that was outstanding but we did enjoy a nice dessert on Beale Street. 

It was raining and we happened to find ourselves seeking shelter under the awning of B.B. Kings Restaurant and Blues Club.  After listening to the sales pitch from the door-man to come inside, we did.  We paid the $5 cover charge ($10 for the both of us) and tried to find a table.  After about 15 minutes a group got up and we attempted to sit down. 

I say “attempted” because the very rude waitress told us we couldn’t sit at a table unless we were ordering a full meal.  Considering we weren’t told this when paying the cover charge I went back to the cashier to request a refund.  I fully expected a “debate” to ensue but was pleasantly surprised when the she escorted us around the club looking for a table.  She eventually found a previously reserved table and gave it to us.

The music started about this time (8pm EST) and the place started filling up quickly.  While we enjoyed the band our waiter came by and I ordered the Banana Bread Pudding ($5.99.)  The menu states that the desert takes 15 minutes or so to cook but we weren’t in any hurry.  We also ordered a beer (for my wife) and iced tea for myself.  After about 10 minutes the desert came out and it was the best thing we had in Memphis on our entire trip.  It wasn’t too hot and had a great flavor to it.  If anything I may have warmed it some more but overall I was very happy with it.  If you find yourself on Beale Street in Memphis, I recommend stopping by B.B. Kings to have some of the dessert.

B.B. King’s Blues Club – Memphis
143 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103
901-524-KING (5464)