Erling Jensen The Restaurant

Reviews

• Lauren H.

  star star star star star 4 June 2026

  Finally getting to go here. I have super high expectations.
  Was very happy that someone was there at 2:45 this afternoon to take my phone call so I could make a reservation. Asked if I was celebrating anything, I thought that was nice as well. Just going out to eat though.
  Service was excellent.
  The food was exquisite, I had the crawfish bisque, ostrich filet (MR), and chocolate soufflé.
  I didn't know if I'd like the ostrich or not but it was lean and tender and I loved the purée and the roasted potatoes and onions it was really and amazing dish.
  The bread and all the morsels in between the meals were amazing as well.
  Satoko was our waitress and she did a awesome job suggesting wine to go with dinner, which I really enjoyed.
  Definitely one of the best dining experiences I've ever had.
  I cannot wait to come back someday.  
  
  PROTIP: the proper response to thank you is "my pleasure", not "no problem"

• Catherine H.

  star star star star star 1 June 2026

  My husband I had a wonderful evening on 9/20/2019. We were greeted by several of the staff members making sure our meal and experience were just what we expected.  I can't wait to go back.
  
  Thank you to all of the staff

• Richard C.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 24 May 2026

  Unfortunately, their expensive prices don't reflect a great meal. The restaurant is nicely appointed and I always appreciate an owner working and overseeing how the restaurant is doing. In this case, they just missed.
  The food was good, but not great. Salads and soup were probably the best part. We had the crawfish soup and the romaine salad with pancetta, and the oysters salad. That was by far the best of the three.
  Entrees included the special Halibut x2 and the red snapper. Honestly, they weren't that exciting, but at $49 a plate, it should have been special.
  Desserts were 5 stars- the soufflé and the blueberry cobbler with cinnamon ice cream were delicious.
  
  So for the 3 of us, with wine was $262...pricey. That's fine, but at that price, I expect 5 star service and it was a 2. We were rushed, plates weren't
  cleared in a timely fashion, water glasses sat empty and our server was very unprofessional, even though she said she worked there 6 years. And to top it off, she reached across us several times, bumbed my chair repeatedly and almost hit my head with the salad plate clearing had I not ducked. She made the dining experience miserable. The owner shouldn't put up with that service at those prices. I expect a 5 star experience from the food, the table service, and everything in between.
  
  There are other places I'd recommend first, with the same quality, better service and at far cheaper prices.
  
  Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this place unless you just need to say you've eaten there.

• Mark J.

  star star star star_border star_border 18 May 2026

  Customer service was 5 Stars for sure!  Absolutely amazing customer service from Erling himself and from his staff.
  
  However, it was EXTREMELY overpriced for what it was.  I expected about $200.00 for 2 people a couple of drinks and tips.
  
  However, our anniversary dinner for 2, was $282.00 after tips and tax.
  
  I'm all for fine dining but after you pay $282.00 for dinner and a couple of drinks, you shouldn't leave thinking about how much better your meals have been elsewhere for under $100.00.
  
  The food was good, it just wasn't the best I've had in Memphis and for that price, it should have been.
  
  What we loved: The customer service; the crab cakes
  
  What we didn't: The ribeye; the value
  
  Our meal consisted of the following for $282.00:
  
  (3) glasses of House wine (white)
  (1) mixed drink (Witch Hunt)
  (1) Crab cakes Appetizer
  (1) soup
  (1) Salad
  (1) Ribeye Special entree (16 oz)
  (1) Scallops entree (4 scallops)
  (1) slice of pistachio cheesecake
  
  $239.00 plus Tax, Server's Tip (20%), Valet's Tip ($3) = $282.00
  
  It was a good experience it just didn't knock our socks off I guess you'd say. The price didn't match the overall experience.
  
  Mr. Erling... you are a very nice man and we truly appreciate your hospitality.  I wish you many more years of success. However, the price has to be consistent with the overall experience and that's how people decide where to spend their hard earned money. Money spent that isn't hard earned, that's probably much easier to spend without looking at the big picture. You have a lot going for you and your business is successful I know but just keep in mind that if you want to stand out above everyone else in town it should be for quality not just price.
  
  However, Yelp is about giving honest feedback so that other customers can have a non-biased review to consider before they spend their money.

• Kavipriya K.

  star star star star star 17 May 2026

  We went here as a part of an interview dinner and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Antelope was on the menu the night we went and one of our friends tried it and absolutely loved it. My salmon was the best I've tasted so far- ever. There were about 10 different components on my plate. With spiralized beets and some edible flowers on a bed of pesto pasta. Delicious!!!!!
  
  They also brought out little tasting spoons of a butternut squash salad that was just delicious. Save some space for dessert because every single one on the menu was astounding especially the chocolate one.
  
  The prices are steep for sure but definitely worth a visit. The restaurant as such is super cute- a house remodeled and very quaint.