The bartenders here are awesome and were very welcoming to me last Sunday! The catfish was tasty! Even though I wish it wasn't farm-raised, the flavor was comforting. The spinach madeleine was good, but had a lot of cream. This place can be casual, but also a nice spot for a special occasion!

Amazing food and one of the most amazing service. The crispy honey chicken and the PO Boy chicken were to die for.

We came at an odd time so the place was dead for lunch. Roe was killing it serving because she was the only person in the place. Food was good, prices are definitely high for what you get. I wouldn't choose to come back but I would definitely come back if someone else picked.

I wanted to try and new spot for our monthly bookclub meeting. I've been meaning to check out this spot for happy hour and decided to see what the brunch Menu had to offer. Parking wasn't too bad as it was Sunday. I opted to park in the nearby garage as it was free. The colorful entry is welcoming. Upon entry I was promptly seated.. Reservation: simple to do via Resy Service: amazing Food: Buttermilk pancakes with blueberry and bacon; this person was huge. I was not expecting the size. Delicious! Cheese grits: first serving was super salty. Immediately corrected issue and the next bowl was so much better. Biscuits and gravy was fantastic. Cocktail: When Life Gives You Lemons: vodka, fresh lemonade and lavender pea flower syrup. I was expecting a sweet flavor however it has just the right amount of tartness. Rating: 5/5

This was my second visit to The Second Line, but first time dining for brunch. The restaurant is small, but has an outdoor seating area on the front of the restaurant and a really nice patio area in the back. Due to the size of the restaurant, it was pretty loud at times. Restrooms are singles for men and women, so when standing and waiting you are easily in the path of the servers. Our server was super friendly and very prompt with requests. I ordered an old fashioned and the bartender was pretty generous. The server confirmed that they were out of quiche and their waffle maker was down, so instead of chicken and waffles, I went with chicken and pancakes (as a substitute). It did not take long for the food to come out, and let me say I was stunned when I saw my plate. The pancakes were huge! My husband would have been in heaven. Those massive pancakes were indeed excellent and love the hint of sweetness. The chicken was friend hard, which is my preference, but unfortunately, lacked flavor. It was literally a piece of friend meat with no seasoning. Everyone at the table was pleased with their selections. Portion sizes were great, bacon was crispy and grits were creamy. Overall, we really enjoyed it!

The food was very flavorful & our server was attentive. I suggest getting the fried catfish fried hard. It's much better that way. The honey pepper fried chicken was 2 boneless chicken breast, and they were incredibly tender. The sauce was decent too, but a bit sweeter than I would've liked. It tasted like it was prepared to go on a homemade biscuit. It would've made a phenomenal breakfast sandwich. The regular Mac & cheese w/ no crawfish was good. The one with was tasty too, but the crawfish was NOT. It definitely tasted out of season so I suggest getting it without so you don't go waste time picking it out. Normally the catfish po'boy is my favorite and always a hit! Their po'boy bread is soft & just right! The dining room is on the smaller side, but there is plenty of outdoor seating in the front + a nice sized patio out back.

We sat at the bar. It wasn't happy hour at 6:15 :( We ordered a margarita (very fresh tasting but sour fyi) for food, we ordered the grandmas chicken po boy and cheese grits, a side of gumbo, and fried oyster appetizer. Everything was absolutely delish, this restaurant is very consistent. The gumbo was forgotten about on our first order, we had to ask for it to come out to us after our food. That's the only reason we didn't give 5 stars. We have no complaints on food temperature or flavor. The bar is always a fun place to sit!

Late lunch/ 2pm or so. We ate on the patio out back. The staff, hospitable as ever (and as expected at a Kelly English joint- dude must really love his employees, given how they treat their customers- it shows!), pulled a couple of tables apart so we could enjoy the weather. Row was our server- she was remarkable. Promptly and warmly greeted, we set down for our quarry. I narrowed it down to oysters, the Zimmern, or the muffuletta. The Scientist got the turkey poor boy (I abhor the phrase 'Po' Boy') sandwich. We also got an order of the Louisiana poutine (fries, pimento cheese, andouille, crawfish tails) (which didn't come out, but were quickly brought once mentioned, so no real concern or issue here). Hers was great- it's not that you can refine a Poor Boy; it is what it is. The excellence of execution in Second Line's offering is the ingredients: savory turkey, damned good (maybe Benton's?) bacon, lettuce and other rabbit fodder fresh and crisp. Creole mayo added a nice bite. The French bread was phenomenal: wonderfully flaky and warm, its bread, sure, but the texture was world class (for bread). Now, ring the bell- because this is about the muffuletta. This was the best muffuletta I've had outside the 504. The olive mix was great- the added texture, a nice crunch/ density to offset the meltiness of the cheese and the doughiness of the bread. Ham had a tinge of smokiness to it(?). All in all, it's a wave of flavor and texture. With only half the muffuletta eaten, half the healthy portion of fries now taunting me, resigned to my fate and gut loaded, I zigged when I should have zagged and got the bread pudding, ya' know, just to see where it stacked up to every other bread pudding I've ever had. This was both a mistake and the best decision I've made this calendar month (this includes at work, where I'm basically paid for judiciousness and circumspection in decision making). In the, um, words (?) or vocalizations of Justin Wilson (if anyone gets that reference, I'll be amazed): "Aaahhhhhyyyeeee! Now dats somme mighty fine bred puddin', nawh." Buttery, loose, the former crust dense, sweet in different variations from the ice cream (you can see the bits of vanilla bean in there) and candied pecans, but not sweet for icky sweet's sake. So you're still reading. Let me get to the point: last time Second Line got a 3 spot from me. Now it's a solid 4, which means this is the best New Orleans themed bar food 1) in Memphis, 2) within a days drive of Memphis without crossing into the state of Louisiana, and 3) the best New Orleans sandwiches (I can't say sandwiches proper, because Reubens and meatball subs also fall just to that category, and I'm not ready to contemplate if Second Line's muffuletta gets the nod over a certain Reuben in St. Louis or a certain meatball sub in Cosby, TN). As always, 5s are unicorns and a 4.5 does not a 5 make because 5s don't get the round up in my book; Second Line is a solid 4.5 after this experience. So why all 4.5 star talk on a former 3? Because the 3 was to go, the 4.5 was eating there. Food wise top notch, but the people who work there (looking at you, lady named Row) make it transcendent of the typical 4 star archetype. Meaning? Eat there. Dine well. Support local. Tip generously. This is exactly the place to do that.

Second Line is a great Southern Restaurant with a Creole Louisiana style food influence in Midtown Memphis. Great bar and drinks, awesome section of southern specialities. We came for lunch and enjoyed the food and the vibe of the restaurant. We got catfish and cheese grits to share and a cast iron skillet full of loaded potatoes. Catfish is a must here. Grits were impressive. Service is quick and friendly. Food: 4.5 stars Vibe: 4.5 stars Service: 5 stars Tips: Plenty of street parking in neighborhoods Good efficient service Great for lunch Good drinks and bar Cheese grits are incredible Casual