It is beyond dangerous that I live within 5 miles of this place. I came here to celebrate my friends birthday a couple weeks ago and we couldn’t have had a better time or better food anywhere else in the city. The service was quick and very very hospitable. I don’t remember our servers name, unfortunately, but he was very funny and welcoming. THE. FOOD. THOUGH!!!! We got the Cajun chicken tater tots as an appetizer and i didn’t want to order a burger after trying them because I just wanted about 76 more orders of the tots!! The cheese was soooo good (and my husband is snobby about melted cheese and he had no complaints lol!), the chicken was divine, the tater tots brought tears to my eyes. After much deliberation, I didn’t end up ordering more of them as my meal, and I’m so glad I didn’t. I got the green beetle burger (without mustard) with tots, my husband got the bacon cheddar burger with fries, my friend got a quesadilla, and her husband got the pimento cheese burger. The burger was absolutely cooked in heaven…sooo melty (can meat be melty? Here it can!), well seasoned, the cheese was perfect, and all the fixings worked amazingly. Now the time for the age old question: fries or tots???? I was very on the fence (with indecision because they both looked sooo good), but after the appetizer I KNEW I had to get the tots. My husband got the fries. Both were amazing(!!!!), but I *slightly* preferred the tots (sorry, fries, you were beautiful too). Oh, and for my ranch family, the ranch was also good!! Everyone loved their dishes very, very much! I was able to get a picture of those marvelous Cajun chicken tater tots, but that was before I ate them. Once I ate them, I was in sort of a trance until my burger got there and didn’t take a picture because I no longer had the control to take one before I ate, knowing now what the food was going to taste like. So I just included a bonus picture of the stained glass window inside. I know, I apologize. Just go eat there. You’re welcome.
We just had drinks here but the food looked good from what I saw on the table next to us. The staff are very friendly and a great location
Burgers were fantastic! Cooked to perfection and tasted wonderful. We got fired pickles for a appetizer and those were also perfect. Our waitress was extremely nice and accommodating and we got our food quick. It was during the weekday but we would come back on a Friday evening just to enjoy their food and the atmosphere. 5 star all the way.
Love The Green Beetle’s casual, welcoming atmosphere and good service. Seat yourself but with table service. Great bar food includes the Big Willy, one of the best chicken sandwiches in the city, tossed in honey gold sauce and topped with pimento cheese on a sweet bun. Pair it with the Philly cheese fries for a meal fit for two. They offer frozen drinks (one of the only places off Beale), but I do wish they’d add more alcohol. The bushwhacker with floater is good, though! Be sure to check their daily lunch specials online, including catfish Fridays.
Words couldn't contain the feeling I get here after all these yrs when I revisit. This place has and will always be one of my favorite places on the planet. Fantastic food and im pretty sure they make the beetle ? from Chick-fil-A cow meat? but don't quote me just yet however its really that good. See ya soonPsThats my new assigned seat in the odd spot at the bar. ??
My husband and I ate here for the first time before seeing Alton Brown at the Orpheum. The food was delicious and our server was awesome. She checked on us often and the service was excellent. Will definitely being going back. The Turkey Melt was mouth watering and I love hand cut fries. The fried pickles were really good - crispy and not greasy or soggy. I don’t get downtown Memphis very often and The Green Beetle was a nice surprise.
Service was a little slow due to staffing issues, which is understandable. The server we had was so sweet and fixed a mixup for us. I had the bacon jam patty melt which was delicious! I will return.
Staff was very attentive and friendly even though they were overwhelmed w other tables. Come to the Green Beetle you will love it!
Popped in for beers and food after a basketball game. Service was quick and characterful, and the tasty comfort food set us up for a fun night out. As Memphis' oldest bar it's worth popping in to experience an aspect of the city's heritage.
My family and I had dinner here tonight and I must say that I wasn't ready for what was in store to say the least. One: it was a large group of us, eleven to be exact. Two: the food was amazing, everyone enjoyed their meals. Three: I didn't want to dine out but I took one for the team and they did not disappoint at all, nice portions, reasonable prices, and flavorful food. Great place to chill with a group or cozy up on a date! Thanks Green Beetle, we had a lovely time!