The Four Way Soul Food Restaurant

When we got there the people were super kind, and gave us recommendations on what to get. We eventually got fried catfish, one with green beans and hushpuppies and the other with mac and cheese and yams as well as fried green tomatoes as a starter. We were seated immediately, food came out fast and it was phenomenal!!! Best soul food I’ve had. We also got peach cobbler and sweet potato pie after which was amazing as well. Would highly recommend checking this place out!

First time going and I would definitely recommend this restaurant. The food was hot and seasoned. The atmosphere was pleasant and nice and the people were generous and very helpful. They made sure we were taken care of. One thing to be mindful of is that they do charge a service fee for cards. When we left they gave us a complimentary cake and made sure we had refills. You have to pay first before you sit. My Friend had the crab cakes and they looked good too.

First of all yall gave me to much food and whoever yall tryna impress making that peach cobbler yall need to stop it I almost went to jail cuz I was finna slap my momma & I don’t even eat sweets that dressing gave me thanksgiving dinner before Big Mama died everything else should speak for itself spaghetti, greens, potato salad, chicken, shrimp and that garlic honey sauce Lordt and I see how yall did that tarter sauce too tbt the prices wasn’t even that high I over ordered but everything I got was well worth it and the owner lady made me proud to see a black lady running shit she was cool af and don’t worry about it I’ll be back and with my people next time!!!❤️

An absolutely amazing restaurant! We had everything from fried chicken to baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, spaghetti, turnip, greens, and more! Everything we ate made you want more. Even the sweet tea was on point. You can tell this is a family owned restaurant from the second you walk in. Well mannered, young, respectable men immediately made us feel welcomed and at home. They knew and understood the history of inner city, Memphis, and what it meant to the community. Restrooms were clean. Really enjoyed my time and look forward to trying the rest of the menu next time. I am back in Memphis! Happy holidays! Tyree

i usually come for the turkey and dressing which i always love but when did they start putting eggs in the dressing? the mac n cheese was nasty and bland. they candy yams not sweet at all. sad to say i did not enjoy my plate.

The Four Way hits! The best soul food using generational recipes that are untouched! Turkey and dressing plus two side is under $12. The only reason I said it was $20-$30 per person is because I ordered almost half of the sides offered and two desserts. I wanted to try it all and it was hard to make a decision so I went all in. The lemonade and sweet tea are perfection!

If you're in Memphis, you must swing by this place and experience a bit of our history. The food is just like a Sunday after church meal! The sweet potato pie is superb (and I'm very picky about my pie!) Stop in and get you some!

Absolutely worth the wait !!! The food is delicious especially the cat fish I have so flaky. , fried hard, and crispy edges I didn’t really like the Mac too much but it’s definitely edible the brake eye peas were very good

Best food in Memphis! FOOD: I got the fried chicken, mac and cheese, turnip greens, corn bread and candied yams. Everything was amazing and cooked to perfection. Good classic soul food flavor. The texture and flavor on the fried chicken was especially perfect. I also had the VIP sweet tea lemonade...it was soooo good!! Best sweet tea I have ever had! SERVICE: Everyone was sweet. You could feel the southern hospitality. AMBIANCE: It was such a treat to eat in this historic restaurant. The decor is classic. Nothing fancy but clean and a lot of character. Overall, would I come back? Yes and I would recommend it to anyone visiting Memphis!

Was first introduced to this restaurant during a Bust-a-Move Monday business support community event. This was movement where our church went to support local black-owned businesses in the Memphis region. I have been patronizing this restaurant ever since. I have tried a lil bit of everything on the menu and it always fresh and delicious. So, if you like soul food then this is the restaurant for you 10+ stars for great service and reasonably priced food

A must stop in Memphis Tn. Family owned and ran! We ordered 3 whole wings with 2 sides meal Mac and Cheese and turnip greens. The fried chicken is the best in the city if you ask me There is plenty of seating however during peak times there maybe a wait. Parking is on the side and the back of the building. Be prepared to feel like you're at home with family, the space is filled with historical photos of the best and memorable parts of Memphis. There are two lines when you enter one for take out and one for dine in.

Memphis Black Restaurant Week 2024! This time, mom and I tried Four Way...FINALLY! We've been trying to get them during black restaurant week for years, but never seemed to be able to get through to order. They have online ordering now, so we tried again. Online ordering was simple enough, although we didn't realize there'd be a limited menu for this week. It's all good though. I'm glad we ordered to enjoy at home because when I went to pick up the food they were super busy! Now I see why we had trouble getting through in the past. Parking and seating is also pretty limited. Mom ordered the three wing special with green beans and mashed potatoes with gravy. I ordered turkey and dressing with yams and greens. We ordered VIPs to drink and each combo came with a cornbread muffin. I wish we could give 1/2 stars for reviews, because I truly enjoyed everything except for the greens. I'd probably give them a 4.5 star rating just because I didn't like the greens. The chicken was seasoned and fried perfectly. The turkey wasn't dry and the dressing was very good. The yams, green beans and mashed potatoes were all yummy. The cornbread muffin was moist and sweet. The VIP was mixed just right. Pretty good overall. I would definitely eat here again. I'll just skip the greens next time.

I had an amazing lunch today at Four Way with a large group of my Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dears. The servers were attentive to every need for almost 60 Dears. The food lived up to its name - delicious, generous serving and reasonably priced. Today I tried a new item- a fried catfish sandwich. It reminded me so much of the famous New Orleans PoorBoy! It was crispy fried and served with sliced pickles, sliced onions and a bit of tartar sauce. Simply delicious! I was too late in ordering a slice of lemon pie. It was sold out.

If you want something fried and delicious, this is the place to visit! From the fried chicken wings, to the catfish, to the fried green tomatoes, and even French fries, everything is made fresh to order and is perfectly crispy. When you enter, you will order and pay before sitting down. As you sit, all of the employees provide excellent and efficient service. It has a homey, comfortable feel inside. Make sure you try a VIP drink - their version of an Arnold Palmer. I recommend the yams as a side and any of their fried items, which again, are crispy AND perfectly seasoned. The Four Way has true soul food that heals and comforts.

Four Ways is historical and a solid Southern meal, but the ambience and service was mediocre. I went for a late lunch and luckily there space in the parking lot or I would have kept driving. The area around Four Ways is pretty depressed and didn't feel very safe. When you enter there are 2 line choices: to go or dine in. Either way you go up to a guy manning a computer to order. After order you get directed to a cashier to pay and either wait for your to go or assigned a table. The quick service feel took away from the ambience. Pricing was fair as most entrees with 2 sides were about $12. There are runners to bring drinks, refill drinks, bring your food and clear tables. My chicken fried steak was good sized and tasty with some decent macaroni and cheese. The extra fried chicken wing I order was fresh fried, juicy and crispy--best item on the menu. The potato salad tasted store bought and the corn muffin from a mix. Overall I recommend for its history, but you can get better Southern food elsewhere in Memphis.

One of my favorite memphis restaurants. I have never had anything that wasn't delicious. The sweet tea reminds me of my great grandmothers!

Ehh... I know this is a Memphis staple. But I expected more... I mean there are a ton of "soul food" restaurants in Memphis. For once I wanted a place that could prepare something better than say my mom... Nah, not here. The best things we had was the fried chicken and fried shrimp. They were pretty tasty. The catfish was too fishy for me... gotta pull that black part off before cooking. Does no restaurant do that here? Our baked chicken was more boiled than baked. I mean overall it was a disappointment.

The mac n cheese had no taste, the pork chops was dry and flavorless, bad decision all the way around, then added the 15% to the bill when the food was so bad! P.S. the greens was okay. In the past, the food was much better.

10 out of 10! food is absolutely delicious. i had the fried catfish, greens, yams, salmon croquette and we shared fried green tomatoes. i also enjoyed their special vip drink which is like an arnold palmer or half and half depending upon where you're from. i would rate everything absolutely yummy but would likely try a different veggie next time as the greens weren't hittin for me. service was quick and efficient. & the space felt like we were right at home with all of the diff hbcu flags hanging up. we even spoke to the owner Patrice who was so hospitable and kind to us. wishing the business consistent support love and even more great eats. i love it here!

On my way to the airport, I planned a lunch at Four Way. I wanted some actual, southern fried catfish filet before leaving. My other catfish filet experience in Memphis had been awful. It was a Saturday around noon, and they were busy. The front counter person was pleasant and friendly. I felt he wanted me to have a good experience, and after taking my order, he sat me in an area that gave me a good view of all those eating. I ordered the fried catfish filet plate with green beans and mac and cheese. I also added a half order of fried green tomatoes. It took about 10 minutes for the fried catfish filet plate and sides to arrive. My eyes were wide when I saw the quantity of food on the plate. I had a short time to eat, so I quickly started eating, first trying the fried green tomatoes. The filets were prepared correctly with the fat/brown meat removal and obviously soaked in buttermilk. The coating was of perfect thickness and done to a golden brown. I would have liked more cornmeal in the coating, but it was still excellent. The mac and cheese was excellent. The green beans were ok but lacked some depth of flavor. Not only was the food excellent, I felt an ambiance of warmth among the customers. It is like eating at home. The facility and neighborhood add to the experience. The Four-Way is a must when visiting Memphis.

I had the turkey and dressing and it was scrumptious. The yams were not of my liking as much but overall the food and customer service was pleasurable.

That's a no for me first of all the man who took the order had a bad attitude and the audacity to seat us near the bathroom literally in the bathroom the wait time for thus meal was too long and I never got my fries till 30 min later I got my meal and I ordered the burger the waitress was nice but how you forgetting everything????? Never got my lemonade Togo cup my mother-in-law never got a Togo cup for her drink so I said can I get a Togo cup please so the Caucasian man who clean tables had a whole attitude with me who ask for a Togo cup please the waitress say she forgot what we ask for she was on her phone that's how she forgot we didn't even get water and the funny part you get refills on lemonade and tea all day but one can soda ??? Who does that and you have to pay for your meal and tip before you even sit down well the cake was good every else was ok but I won't be coming back to this establishment to much attitude and it's bad when you can't ask No one for anything my mother-in-law was asking anyone and they just walked away I never seen nothing like that well be blessed and highly favored if you want to go to this establishment go at your own risk it's a hell no for me

Went right after church and placed an order to go and everything was delicious. Will return again soon! We had the baked chicken, Mac and cheese and pinto beans on one plate. The other plate had a smothered pork chop, yams and cabbage. My husband was not very satisfied with the cabbage it was hard. Everything else was great!

First stop here in Memphis and I have to say being fron las vegas yall need to open a spot out there because we need more places like this in vegas definitely would recommend coming here and I look foward to coming back. I ordered wings and fries with Mac and cheese and oh boy let's not talk about that Lemonade it was the bomb

After touring the Civil Rights Museum, we wanted to continue with visiting historic places in Memphis. The Four Way was one of few establishments that allowed civil rights activists in its doors during that time/ Luckily for us, the family who owns this great restaurant were raised right in the community, and was able to share stories about the history of the restaurant and area. Their grandfather purchased it after the original family of the owners let it go. And I'm glad they were able to save it. The staff is family, and we got to chat with the daughter of the owner who was super knowledgeable and welcoming. From the time we walked in until we left, we felt the warmth, love, and care put into running this business. We had delicious food and great service. Funny enough, the local news station was running a story on the restaurant and we made it in into the background. It was a great time!

My family visited Memphis for our annual family trip. While in Memphis, we at this restaurant with some hesitation. I must say, we enjoyed every bit of everything we ordered. Turkey w/ dressing, greens, mac and cheese Fried and smothered pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy, cabbage Fried fish, blackeyed peas, cabbage Just good!!! The pictures don't do it justice.

As I was eating my food, I noticed a long black hair in the dressing. I called Four Way to speak with a manager and the young lady told me to hold. I stayed on hold for 19 minutes before arriving to the restaurant. When I walked through the door, the young lady at the front counter and male sales associate greeted me and asked how they could help, however, I insisted on speaking with the manager. While standing at the front counter, the young man attempted to retrieve the manager. He pointed in my direction to let her know that I was the customer that had called. She looked at me and continued with her conversation. When she finally finished, she walked over to the young lady at the front counter and asked her what the problem was, and the young lady expressed to her that I'd been waiting to speak with her. The manager then turns to me with a dull look and says nothing!!! At that point, I was frustrated. She didn't acknowledge me by greeting, she just stared at me blankly. I began to explain to the manager that there was a black, very long, visible hair in my food. I too let her know that I was disappointed as I have eaten there several times in the past. She told me that she didn't know how the hair could've gotten in my food because the staff wear knitted caps. No apology, only discrediting that there was in fact hair in my food. Appallingly, she (the manager) calls the staff from the KITCHEN to tell them to come to the FRONT of the restaurant to prove to me that they have on the knitted caps. I then walked away before the staff could get to the front. I get in my car and the manager still pursued me by FOLLOWING me outside to my car with her kitchen crew to prove that they wore the knitted caps (only two of several had the caps on). The hair in the food, the manager's unempathetic response, and the harassing behavior were all HIGHLY UNACCEPTABLE AND INAPPROPRIATE!! I will never return.

Food was on point and the staff was amazing. Wonderfully greeted by Lorenzo and during the meal he provided an awesome history about the restaurant and area. The other staff was great also and you feel the teamwork atmosphere. The owner also was and I guarantee you will find a connection with someone on the staff there when you hear their stories. Definitely will be back. Love the HBCU flags representing!

The catfish sandwich was AMAZING. It was seasoned so well, crispy and hot! The POPO's sauce was an amazing compliment to the sandwich as well. I would post a picture, but there's nothing left to show! That should tell you all you need to know. The service was quick and the staff was so friendly! They also took time to walk me through the menu.

Many of the locals told me I had to go to Four Way Grill as it was a staple in Memphis and where many of the Civil Rights leaders came to eat and have their meetings there. When I walked in there was a guy like myself who was not from Memphis. We both were talking about what we should get. The greeter said the chitterlings were good. I was like nah, I definitely don't want that and I told him I actually had never had them before. He was shocked and said where are you from, I told him Maryland. He said, "oh figures" we joked for a while and he told me he was going to sit me in the V.I.P. section. When we sat down I ended up ordering Fried fish, chicken, corn, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, yams, mac and cheese, peach cobbler and Half and half. The food was cool but I really enjoyed the customer service from the greeter.

Back again, so excited for the yummy food! Thanks Lorenzo for catering to our St Louis group of 9 again!

Little history about The Four Way Soul Food Restaurant. It has been in Memphis for over 75 years and was often the restaurant of choice for activists, leaders, and black musicians! Making them not only a prime example of how good the food is here but a testament to the rich history that lives all over this city! When I visited recently I was greeted by smiling faces and great customer service. I got the catfish with two sides and when I tell y'all that the fish was good I mean it! That catfish was the Beyoncé of the meal and made me wish I lived closer so that I could stop by weekly! Lol It didn't take me long to get my to go order either but I do suggest getting there early if you have a set time for lunch because after I ordered the crowd came! Four Way is family owned and operated, located in South Memphis serving home-cooked meals Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm! If you're ever in the area, want some good food, or have yet to try them be sure to stop in soon! I'm sure you will not be disappointed! I think the 76 cam attest to that!

Food was good.. I had catfish, mashed potatoes w/gravy and cabbage My husband had dark meat fried chicken, corn and potato salad. The service entering the restaurant was kinda confusing. They take your order then you stand in another line to pay then be seated. We waited 30 mins in our food which wasn't bad because our meats was freshly fried

I was looking forward to some good soul food while in Memphis. I'm sorry to say that this wasn't it. The chicken was super salty. The Mac and cheese looked great but was bland. The greens were served cold and had no flavor. Spaghetti also cold. The yams were good and the catfish and fried green tomatoes were seasoned well ( still salty ). The service was slow but the staff was friendly. It took a while for us to get our food, we actually had to ask after noticing other tables were served who were seated after us. I can't say I would return.

After a long stroll through the Stax Museum, my wife and I stopped here for lunch. Service was excellent and friendly. My wife went for the Country Fried Steak (which was HUGE) and I the Fried Chicken. Both were excellent (though my wife thought the gravy was canned). The tea was refreshing and the Lemon Meringue Pie a show stopper. The fried green tomatoes were excellent as well (and the ranch was real buttermilk ranch). As someone who grew up in the South, this was everything I remember good cookin' to be. We both walked away satisfied, smiling and laughing. A great experience!

Definitely recommend going to while in Memphis. Loves the service and people there. They took care of us and were really sweet. It's your typical soul food restaurant, there's a little wait but it was fresh and so good. Makes you feel like you're eating your grannies cooking. I will be back.

Chicken fried steak, greens, black eyed peas and cornbread. Yes, I put Louisiana hot sauce on everything, but that just adds layers of flavor to comfort soul food. M-m-good! VIP tea and lemonade was tasty. Went away stuffed and happy.

This was a recommendation from the security staff at Stax Records museum and Four Way did not disappoint. I ordered the baked dark chicken with cabbage and spaghetti as a side and added Peach cobbler to boot. So good! Go today!! It's great soul food.

Was greeted with a warm welcome. Everyone who works here is so friendly! So refreshing to go to a restaurant where people seem happy to greet you. My sister and I ordered the fried catfish and fried chicken and split It. I'll start this review with my absolute favorite part. THOSE FRIED GREEN TOMATOES OMG. Amazing . I could have eaten 20 more. This place is worth coming just to try those. Dipped in the ranch type sauce they give you. DIVINE. Mac and cheese was definitely greasy, but delicious nonetheless. Would eat again for sure. The fried chicken and catfish I could take It or leave it. The batter was good on both of them. But, Fried chicken was a little tough (I could have just come on an off day) and the catfish was a little fishy. Again same thing, maybe the kitchen had an off day. I do believe that happens sometimes as someone who has worked in restaurants. Cornbread tasted like your classic jiffy in a box. Was fine. Overall, this place won my business for the friendly service, the fried green tomatoes, and the Mac and cheese. Will definitely return when in Memphis again.

Who on here is my friend? If you have been to Four Way before and you didn't tell me, we USED TO BE FRIENDS. This is a Memphis must stop place! You need to know about this!!! You need this in your life! Soul Food! It's good for you. So here is the story. Someone that moved to Memphis in June 2018 told me about this place. I haven't been. So here I am. I had the fried green tomatoes (good stuff) and then the fried chicken, pinto beans and mashed potatoes with gravy. The little waitress Deryl asked me if I wanted gravy. I said no I'll drink tea! She said gravy for your potatoes? I say oh yea for sure I thought you wanted to know if I wanted extra gravy! Of course gravy goes on potatoes!!! If you are here for at least a couple days do this place. Or don't! I don't like standing in line anyway!!!

So disappointed to have waited for an hour to be seated at lunch today, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 only to see that I had been marked off without a notification. My husband and I were waiting respectfully for a table but were made to seem rude when approaching the host to try to see what happened. We sadly left without enjoying a meal at this historic restaurant.

Food was good, but ordered something to go and waited one whole hour for to go order. Several ppl came in after and ordered to go and received their food.

Southern cooking at its finest. The fried chicken was perfectly fried , crispy and crunchy with a moist and juicy inside. The mashed potatoes were good but the brown gravy was excellent! Made me wanna dip my dessert in it! Speaking of dessert, the peach cobbler is decent but the lemon pie is truly the bomb! Great service and friendly clean atmosphere! This place is worth the stop!

The food is delicious and the staff is professional and friendly. The atmosphere was pleasant and I definitely recommend checking out the Four Way!!

The Sunday we went it was closed,so didn't get a chance to see what was going on..but maybe another time I can get to see..

So, I come to this restaurant/crown jewel every time I come to Memphis. I've now eaten here 7 times and unfortunately never written a review. This time I didn't come alone or with just a few friends, but with members of my motorcycle club all the way from IL. They are still raving about this gem. The food as always was amazing, however as Covid is getting under control we were able to meet the owners and get a history lesson. It was amazing. I had the turkey and dressing with mac n cheese, and black eyed peas, along with chicken wings and peach cobbler. Enough to take back to the hotel. I'll continue to come here every chance I get. And wanted to spread the word so others will recognize this beautiful place aligned to a beautiful family. #Goodfellas M/C - Bloomington, IL

I love the history associated with this place. It has been around since the 1940's and MLK used to dine here. I also liked the idea of being able to get REAL soul food while on vacation to Memphis...however the food was just ok.

I absolutely LOVE the Four Way Restaurant! The food is always delicious and freshly made. The staff is always smiling, warm, welcoming and helpful. I've had 2 dishes here so far the fried catfish (my favorite dish here) and fried chicken (fried to perfection and seasoned just right). They both come with 2 sides and a moist delicious cornbread muffin. The turnip greens are delicious but I've had better. I'm not a fan of the mac and cheese because it's not baked. The potato salad is average. Aside from the fried catfish, my absolute favorite thing to get here are the fried green tomatoes. OMG! Best I've ever had. The tomatoes taste fresh, not too green, the crust is well seasoned. They're just perfect ok!

The four way is definitely a hidden gem. Although I'm not sure they're so hidden. According to my waitress they've been featured a few times, broadcasted and televised. They couldn't believe that Iived in Memphis 10yrs and never even heard of the place. Apparently I had been living under a rock! Well, Thank the heavens above that I chose to finally lift my rock and find this gem of a place called, the four way. My inquisitive daughter wanted to know the meaning behind the name; simple enough it sits at a four way stop! It was referenced so frequently as the restaurant at the four way, that the reference became the name, cool, huh!? Okay on to the good stuff. The stuff you came to read about. Allow your brain to decide to make your stomach happy today! The four way is seriously your momma's, grandma's recipe cooking! In my picture you will see two plates in front of me. One sides and the second meats and sides. What's offered is one meat and two sides. I wanted six! Boy were they good! My favorite was the mac & cheese in order; dressing, mashed potatoes, greens, black eye peas and rice. My daughter had the sweet potatoes and black eye peas. She enjoyed hers as well. To sum a long story up! Now that I am officially un-stoned the four way will always be a stop when I'm jonesing for my soulfood fix!

Today I was educated... I live in Chicago and am watching the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH Norah O'Donnell and saw your plight. I am praying for the sustainability of this timeless landmark. I hurried over here to find you guys to post a comment. Looking forward to visiting during my next visit to Memphis the city of my dad's birth. God bless

Now This is the Best Soul food in Memphis Or I'm Partial to them I've had a few others Hands Down this is the Best Family Owned Customer Service Southern Hospitality at its finest Everything is Good well like other yelpers corn bread Not So Much Cornbread dressing is excellent

We are traveling from Texas to Philly and stopped in Tennessee for the night. LET ME TELL YALL! This is the spot you need to go out of your way for! This food literally makes you wanna...ugh!! Just snatched out souls. I didn't even get to take pictures of my food but I made a video of it. & also AMAZING customer service

I ordered 3 fried chicken wings with a side of mac n' cheese, cabbage, and yams. The sides were seasoned to perfection and cornbread is included as part of the entree. When I say that food was DELICIOUS - I mean it. That chicken was fried to PERFECTION!!! I like hot sauce on my chicken so thats whats pictured. I felt like I was in a commercial...lol. The chicken had the perfect balance of crispy skin and juicy meat on the inside. For my first time visiting Memphis, I'm so happy I came. If you want sould food, All I have to say is GO HERE!!! All the food is delicious.

All I can say is amazing, everything I order was on point here I highly recommend this place, but you will have to call in your order ahead of time because they stay busy

While visiting Memphis I was encouraged not to go here, because the food isn't good. Well it's the only black owned soul food spot they have so I took a chance and glad I did. Potato salad was great which most places aren't good at. Catfish was fried to perfection along with good mac and cheese and cabbage. My only issue is not their fault. Covid stopped their dine in service and I had to smell all that goodness for 20 minutes back to my hotel.

They are an amazing soul food restaurant from the welcoming people to all the history inside that beautiful place and the food was really good That Baked Fish was delicious!!!

Place has a rough route to go through but once you get here there is a lot of history behind these doors. From Elvis to MLK back in the day this restaurant has been through it all. The food comes second to none when it's fresh hot soup food. I highly recommend getting the chicken fried steak with their homemade green beans. Inside looks a lot bigger than the outside and you have all kinds of people entering and exiting throughout the lunch hour.