The Best Places to Eat in Memphis for Less Than $50

If I had all the money in the world I would eat my steaks at places like Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in East Memphis or at the Butcher Shop downtown off Front. If I wanted seafood I would go to Owen Breenan's or Justin's. For the best wine there are serious places for wine connoisseurs who spend their days tasting and rating the best that Memphis has to offer. But since my money is funny and I live a budget conscious life financially, I have found the best places to eat in Memphis do not have to cost you an arm and a leg and break your financial budget at the same time.

I love Italian food. From its rich flavors to quiet ambiance, eating at an Italian restaurant provides eating enthusiasts like me a respite from the hustle and bustle of a busy lifestyle. The absolute best place to sit down is a small place off of South Parkway in the hood of South Memphis. If you did not know any better you would think that Coletta's Italian Restaurant was just another joint in a less than attractive section of the city. Right off of the expressway and close to nothing of significance to most of us, Coletta's offers its customers the best valued dinner in the city.

For less than $30, you and your spouse can eat a phenomenal meal with a salad and an appetizer. From the chicken parm to the abundance of pizzas on the menu, Coletta's is a fantastic place to dine and have a good time. The flavors emanating from the kitchen provide every customer with a taste of home. The veal as well as the bread will leave you repenting for the number of calories you are congesting while asking the waiter for one more round. Not too stuffy and filled with vibrant conversation, Coletta's is like coming home to mama's house and sitting around the table with friends and family you have not seen in a while. That is what Coletta's offers that no restaurant in Memphis can compete with.