Terrace At The River Inn

Tremendous romantic atmosphere, particularly at sunset. Great views of the river and Desoto Bridge from the 4^th of the River Inn on Mud Island.
Expect smaller type plates, but it’s not too costly. They have some lovely, classier plates like the goat cheese and arugula pizza along with sesame crusted tuna. Excellent things to choose from, and a healthy drink menu and selection of wines.
It’s a short menu, but there are things available that aren’t on the menu. Just ask a server, who are all very friendly. Kyle took care of us on the last visit and he was knowledgable and beyond courteous and prompt. Awesome guy. The manager on duty was very cool too.
Nice little spot for after work, drink and an elegant small plate.

Love this place! The view is excellent and the food and drinks are tasty. The beef sliders, the cheese and charcuterie plate, and the chicken satay are all delicious and reasonably priced. I’ve tried other dishes, all from their previous menu, that were just as spectacular.

Love this place, the food is great and the view is even more remarkable!!! This was my second or third visit and the consistency is there. They serve tapas and would recommend at least 2 however the portions are not so small that you would be disappointed. You would simply want to order more because it’s so yummy!
Recommend the lamb sliders, fries, shrimp dishes and pretty much everything!
Great martinis as well! And let’s not forget the VIEW!!! Oh yes, the view!

Had the «pear-​a-​dise» cocktail, truffle oil French fries, & a little beef appetizer on a baguette toast kind of thing (2 pieces) that was SO TENDER I was amazed. Sat at the window with a beautiful view of the river at sunset. They opened the windows wide open because it wasn’t too hot. Very nice.

Came in from out of town to visit my pregnant sister. Was really excited when they said they would take our rsvp if we «promised» that we would come. Once we got to the restaurant the first thing we were told is that they didnt take rsvps and it would be at least 20 minutes before we would get a table. A few minutes later a person that looked like a manager came over and said there was an opening? (He must have been the one i talked to). Well 35 minutes later no word from anyone…
Just talked to manager again. Doesn’t know how long it’ll be. We’re off

The food was delicious, and the wait staff was wonderful. We really enjoyed the view!

Excellent view of the sunset. When the windows are open and sun is glaring in they pass out sunglasses. Excellent place to take a date for a cocktail and snacks.

I had no idea this place existed until a friend of mine asked my girlfriend and I if we wanted to double there. But we love going to Harbor Town, so we obliged.
It’s not a big place. When we got to the 4^th floor of the hotel the restaurant is in, we were told it’d be a 30 – 45 minute wait, which made me want to turn around and leave. But we were pointed to a couch with a fantastic view where we could sit down and order some drinks while we wait. So we did and it turned out to be a fun, relaxing and pretty quick wait.
We sat down, had some more drinks and ordered our food. I had the Beef Sliders and my girlfriend had the Mojo Shrimp. We split some fries. All of it was great.
They were both small plates and we left not very full. So I’d recommend ordering the big plates ($$) if you have have a big appetite.
They had some unique cocktails on their menu and I noticed a lot of folks ordering them. I stuck to my whiskey drink but will try a cocktail next time. No draft beer here, unfortunately (that I noticed at least).
We ended up spending over 2 hours here, but it didn’t seem like it because it was such a great time. It’s a casual atmosphere with a beautiful view of the Mississippi River & Hernando-​Desoto Bridge. The food’s great and the service is nice.

I’ve only been twice and I’m sure that I will come again.
The Great– the view is amazing. Being able to enjoy the Mississippi River, the bridge, and the Pyramid while having drinks and good company just can’t be surpassed.
The Good-​the cocktail menu isn’t skimpy and the bartender, Jonathan, is very attentive and doesn’t cheat you on the alcohol content. The caramel apple martinis are quite tasty. The boyfriend is a fan of their mojitos. While quite tiny and $ 7 for 2, the beef sliders are tender and seasoned just right.
The Okay– The mojo shrimp are okay. I actually enjoyed them on the 1^st trip better than the second time around.
The not so good-​I think they need a few more servers and bus men/​women during their busy times especially the traditional happy hour. I truly believe they should stay open later on the weekends and when Memphis is having events like Memphis in May, Grizzlies playoffs, etc.
Thanks to Jonathan for helping us cheer on the Grizzlies by getting permission to turn up the volume on the TV!

My first visit and I enjoyed it! Husband and I went just before the sun started going down and was able to get a seat next to the window. It was a nice warm breeze. They had a nice variety of music playing as well as he game was on. It wasn’t loud though. The wait staff was very attentive.
I have the beef sliders and they were great! Will definitely be back and bringing friends with me.

Terrace has a great view of the Mississippi River with a nice atmosphere. The space is fairly small with several tables, a few high tops and a bar with room for about 10 people. We dined at the bar on a Thursday evening. The weather was nice so the windows were open, making the place feel open and airy. Also, there is a huge TV behind the bar but there wasn’t sound (luckily!). Marcel served us at the bar. His drinks and service were excellent! Between three of us, we ordered two appetizers, three small plates and two sides. Our favorites were the beef sliders and the fries with truffle aioli. Overall, the drinks and the food were a little on the pricy side but we will definitely be back.

Oh how I wanted to give it 5 stars. The setting was perfect. It was the warmest day of spring so far. We were coming from a Unilocal event nearby and we’re looking forward to relaxing and enjoying a view and some noshes. We arrived at the Terrace inn and clearly the view was intact. It was crowded. Best day weather wise in a while so everyone flocked to cafes and terraces and patios. There was no hostess. No sign that said «wait to be seated» or «seat yourself» so we snagged the table on the railing with a view that hadn’t been bused yet. Score!!!
But then… we sat. And sat. And sat. And sat. And sat. And sat. And sat. No one approached. No one welcomed is and said «I’ll be with you in a minute.» It became clear that they were understaffed and not prepared for this many people on a WednesdaY night. Maybe it is generally quiet on a Wednesday. We looked over the Ledge at Tugs and saw wait staff working the outdoor tables and considered going there. I didnt want to give up this amazing view and venue though. Honestly, it took us flagging down a waitress at another table and letting her know we’d been there 20 minutes before we got any acknowledgement. BUT… once we did, our waitress was apologetic, sweet and attentive. We ordered and had a wonderful dinner. We ordered three small plates between the two of us: the charcuterie plate, the bang bang shrimp and the beef sliders. All was very good. My favorite was the charcuterie plate. The sliders were delish too. The shrimp was a little spicier than I like. Still, all in all, a wonderful dinner and a waitress
Who redeemed the night for us.

I was so pleasantly surprised by this place… been in the Memphis area for almost 17 years and never been here. We recently moved from Collierville to Mud Island and have been exploring area restaurants. After reading the reviews for this place I decided to give it a try and wow! The afternoon was beautiful; windows were open and the view was spectacular! The menu is more of an appetizer/​small plate menu but everything looked so good. I watched the cheese plate go out and I know what I’m getting next visit but this visit I decided to try the lamb sliders and their hand cut fries… outstanding! The mini burgers were delicious and the presentation was spot on; a must try! The fries…“forget about it”…NY slang for Damn good! This is now my new favorite place… I’ll be back!

Let me be the one millionth person to say this, but, you really cannot ask for a better view of the mighty Mississippi while dining. The restaurant is small and so are the plates (not a bad thing, just know this before ordering and expecting a huge meal).
The beef sliders were tender and perfectly cooked. We also enjoyed the arancini. If you’re looking for something sweet to sip on, let me suggest the candy pants cocktail — this chocolate lover was quite pleased.

The view from the Terrace at the River Inn is unparalleled in Memphis. The drink menu inventive, and the appetizer/​dinner menu ever expanding. Though a rather intimate space, it can get loud when crowded. Service can be uneven — very attentive at times and MIA at others.
When people ask for a fun place with a view, this is always one of my recommendations.

Can really only give this place 3 stars sine we never ate anything… just had some drinks. But, I have to say their menu looks great and I want to go back and try something. The place is small, modern but cozy. They have an amazing view of the the river it would be an awesome place to watch a sunset. It would be a great place for a romantic sunset dinner. I will have to make Chris take me back for that!

…the view! Oh my the view
That I all you have to say about this place. It is a very romantic venue and a great place to take a date or to just have a glass of wine. I ordered the cheese plate and a glass of the Cab. The cheese plate was not the best I have ever had but it was ok. The Cab was just what I have wanted/​needed however, I wish that they had red wine glasses. They only had white wine glasses. I love nothing more than drinking from a nice red wine glass. Would I go back??? Of course! I would for sure go back here for a date or a chill night with the girls for a nice glass of wine and that view!

Let me start out by staying this place earns a solid 5 stars for the view. One of the best things that The Terrace at the River Inn did recently was to fully cover and enclose this space so it could be used year round. Also what gets 5 stars is the space itself. The furniture looks new and the décor is contemporary.
Now for the bad news…
The food and cocktails get a solid 3 stars at most. When The Terrace first opened, the cocktails were so bad. I used to live in NYC, so when I think Rooftop bar, I think great cocktails. ERR (insert sound effect from Family Feud when they get an answer wrong and the big red X shows up on the screen). I went here several weeks ago and the cocktails got better, but were just OK. I’ve had their dessert a few times and it used to be good, but for whatever reason, last time they just weren’t great… but I’m going to give the kitchen the benefit of the doubt that it was just an off night.
Now for the really bad news…
The service gets negative 3 stars. When I walked in, there was no one to greet me. After waiting near the bar for a few minutes and getting ignored by every employee, I decided «ok, I guess it’s seat-​yourself-​and-​grab-​the-​wet-​menu-​off-​of-​the-​next-​table night». And that’s exactly what I did. Eventually after sitting there for about 10 minutes, someone came over and asked if we had been helped. I’m sure the empty table with no drinks on it was a dead giveaway.
I honestly want to love this place. Really, I do!!! I’ll continue to come back only because of the location, but the service and cocktails need major improvement. If you’re looking for a place to take your date where the wait staff won’t bother you and you can have a nice conversation with a drink and a cheese plate, this IS the place for you and I highly recommend. This is not a bad place, but the service and drinks need help.

@TerraceMemphis is without a doubt, my new favorite place in Memphis!
I was a fan of the Madison rooftop… until they started charging cover and not protecting their visitors from the elements (no shade or heat… whhhhaaaat?!). So when I heard about Terrace at the River Inn, I thought hmmmm gorgeous river view and cocktails… need to get myself there ASAP!
And indeed I did. Indeed I did.
I have only been there twice but I am bound to defend my Duchess title with at least 30 check-​ins in the future. The first time I went it was still nice outside and I loved that the patio was open. But then when night fell and it got a bit chilly, they closed the windows to create an «inside» environment. Love! And the second time it was just closed in the entire time (it should be noted that I had called the Madison rooftop but they were closed due to the weather). We were nice and toasty even though it felt like we were outside (the walls are ceiling-​to-​floor windows). And they have a really cool grass wall keeping with the outdoorsy theme.
OK so the Madison has a teensy bit of a better view of the river but the food (their cheese plate — swoon), cocktails (realllllllly yummy), service, adorable view overlooking Harbor Town makes the Terrace at River Inn win hands down ten times over in comparison.
Girls night, date night, drinks with my mom, celebrations… pretty much any occasion is perfect for this place.
FYI, they don’t take reservations. First come, first serve.

This place is delightful and the view is spectacular! I really enjoy the décor. Service is good and the food is delicious. I get that it’s more of a lounge but I wish there were some regular entrees available. The only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is because of the prices, a bit high for a small amount of food. IMO two people would have to get at least 5 things to share to not be hungry, which puts this in a fine dining price point. The chairs at the regular tables are terribly uncomfortable which goes against the idea of hanging out grazing and drinking. However, the stools at the bar and high top tables are fine and if you’re lucky you can grab a spot on the corner couch. Overall, a great spot to watch the sunset with a cocktail and appetizer. I think this would be a nice compliment to dinner at Paulettes downstairs.