The Second Line

Reviews

• Mark A.

  star star star star star_border 12 June 2026

  I have been here now for both lunch and dinner and I have to say that it is one of my favorite places to eat in Memphis.  I came here with a group for dinner and the fried chicken liver appetizer was an all-around favorite.  I ordered one of the catfish dinners and it was good but not as good as my companion's po boys looked.  After thinking about the po boys for a few weeks, I came back for lunch and ordered one myself.  They are fantastic!  The oysters were fresh and plump, not overcooked like most places.  The sandwiches come with a side and I recommend the greens.  The portions are pretty large, but don't let that stop you from ordering their bread pudding for dessert.
  
  Second Line is a nice relaxed spot with high-quality food.  They have both indoor and outdoor seating and can accommodate groups.  We saw a group having a birthday party there when we were having lunch - it looked like a great idea - maybe I'll do that this year.  Check it out, you won't be disappointed.

• Susan D.

  star star star star_border star_border 10 June 2026

  First stop here...it was burger week so i had the "special".  it was a half portion for $5.99/ regularly $9.00...cheeseburger served on a french role!   I am kind of a burger purist but this one,  a  simple ( great burger blend, cheese, onion, pickle,  mayo ) cheeseburger was excellent.  
  I came solo, sometimes an unwelcomed occasion, however, Mary greeted me at the front door and was gracious and accommodating to a window seat...overlooking Monroe and Overton Square.  Ferran, my waitperson, was also delightful.  Attentive and available...he did not make me feel rushed, and exchanged my somewhat "soggy" fries with the extra crispy ones I had originally ordered. A never ending soda and water helped overcome the hot morning i had at the farmers market earlier.
  The menu looks yummy, nice beer selection, traditional and craft brews, med- to high priced entrees, brunch menu looks interesting...and the mixed drinks have creative concoctions and names...from what i have read...it looks like i will be back to try a Po boy soon.

• Jocelyn A.

  star star star star star 29 May 2026

  I went to New Orleans for the first time last year.  One of the first things on my New Orleans bucket list was a shrimp po' boy.  Despite all of my research on "the best" po' boys, I ended up leaving New Orleans highly disappointed in the sandwich.  I thought maybe I just didn't like this style of sandwich until I went to Second Line in Memphis.
  
  The Second Line is just about as cute of a restaurant as you can get.  Housed in a (literal) house in Midtown, you instantly feel welcome and at ease when you walk through the door.  We went for lunch, and the all-day menu leans lunch, so that is when I would recommend going (although sandwiches for dinner are cool too).
  
  I have been wanting to try another po' boy since my disappointing experience in New Orleans, and The Second Line seemed to be as good a place as any to give it a go.  Let me tell you, this shrimp po' boy was everything I was hoping for in NOLA, and more!  The shrimp tasted fresh and were just lightly fried (meaning NOT greasy) and the sandwich was perfectly dressed.  Others in our party had the oyster po' boy and loved it as well.  Sides are really important to me and the Second Line has an excellent selection of tasty sides.  In fact, we thought their greens were some of the best we've ever had.
  
  I would definitely head to The Second Line if you are in Memphis.  They have a lovely patio as well, so perhaps opt to visit during patio season.

• Jason D.

  star star star star star 24 May 2026

  This place. This place The Second Line!  Stupid good.
  You don't want to work?  I'm there. I got an idea. 74 degrees in April!  Patio on a Tuesday. Let's get a local beer and The Verno!  Braised chicken thigh po boy!!!  It's so good you just want to suck on it!  
  You can't do this too many days in a row, but you can do it today!

• B K.

  star star star star star 21 May 2026

  The food was good.  Nice size portions and nice dining area!!!! We will definitely return!!!