MarkOK

Have fun! Beale street is a must go-to for any first time Memphis traveler - a lot of people love it. But like a lot of tourist streets, there is a far share of establishments on Beale street that get by with less-than-inspiring food and when they are slow (like weekday nights), a lot of the restaurants have barkers outside trying to get you to step-in which I find uttery annoying. Overton square is more of a local-spot and though there are only a few blocks there, the restaurants are terrific and the restaurant/music/bar scene caters to more varied tastes.