There is a fantastic fairly new restaurant called Boneheads at 555 Perkins Ext. between Poplar and Southern. Basically a fish place but they do have chicken on the menu. Been open 12 months. It is very reasonable priced and the food and service is great. You order at the counter and they bring it to you. The parking spaces in the parking lot say "Reserved for a Bonehead." I am especially happy since it is just minutes away from home. My wife does not like fish that much and she loves the place. Here is a link to a review. http://www.memphismagazine.com/Blogs/Mem...t-Memphis/ Bon appetit

I look forward to trying it. Passed it many times.

very nice place. been there a little while now. It's a chain similar to the local-based Humdingers, and is slightly better as well (plus a few more options than Humdingers). We go every time we have something going on in that area.

Never been impressed with humdingers so I haven't considered trying boneheads.

Aren't they owned by the same folks? Or am I making that up?

I think the humdinger a people were initially planning on opening a boneheads but couldn't for some reason. So they took the premise and opened humdingers. Could be wrong though.

Also, try the new restaurant - Brass Door on Madison

That a joke? It's not new. I hear they're struggling though.

Kind of weird to say 12 months instead of a year. just sayin

(01-01-2013 09:55 PM)k2tigers Wrote:  Also, try the new restaurant - Brass Door on Madison

Fantastic restaurant...

I'll have to try Boneheads as well

(01-01-2013 11:21 PM)memphis88 Wrote:  That a joke? It's not new. I hear they're struggling though.

yeah they have been. Not sure if it's location or what. They've been sending out surveys asking people what they like and what would bring them around more. Every time we go there is maybe only 2-3 tables being used and we always walk straight to the counter to order. It's never been busy when we're there.

(01-01-2013 09:55 PM)k2tigers Wrote:  Also, try the new restaurant - Brass Door on Madison

I've been meaning to catch a soccer game there. I hear Seamus is an Arsenal fan.

(01-02-2013 09:54 AM)TiggerFan Wrote:  

(01-01-2013 09:55 PM)k2tigers Wrote:  Also, try the new restaurant - Brass Door on Madison

I've been meaning to catch a soccer game there. I hear Seamus is an Arsenal fan.

Huge. Soccer stuff all over. Great Irish pub, great location.

i heard that it was one of the orig humdingers guys that split off.
and is about the same thing.
grilled sweet potatoes at humdingers kick so much ass.
and yes, it's not new

(01-01-2013 09:55 PM)k2tigers Wrote:  Also, try the new restaurant - Brass Door on Madison

Fish and chips pretty good, not the best in town, but pretty good.

I think it's the menu and the location. But I hope it survives.

(01-02-2013 11:47 PM)mapdude Wrote:  

(01-01-2013 09:55 PM)k2tigers Wrote:  Also, try the new restaurant - Brass Door on Madison

Fish and chips pretty good, not the best in town, but pretty good.

I like that the menu changes from day to day but always has some staples like Shepard's Pie and Irish Breakfast.

(01-03-2013 12:43 AM)21-17 Best Time I Ever Ha Wrote:  I think it's the menu and the location. But I hope it survives.

It may be the menu somewhat. Memphis is just not a 'fancy fish' market, especially inside the loop. The location is fine, about as high traffic as there is. I was skeptical about a new BBQ restaurant, how many BBQ places do we need?, that opened a couple of months ago next door to Bonefish in the old Johnny Rockets/CK's location. Lot's of money was spent on renovation and painting. While I haven't been there yet, I'm glad to see that business appears very, very good. One and Only I believe it's called. Tiger sponsor also. I know we all have our favorite 'Q' spots but we need to give this guy a chance. Hopefully, he'll have a alcohol license because you just can't have good bbq without an ice cold Bud.

(01-03-2013 03:22 PM)UofMark Wrote:  

(01-03-2013 12:43 AM)21-17 Best Time I Ever Ha Wrote:  I think it's the menu and the location. But I hope it survives.

It may be the menu somewhat. Memphis is just not a 'fancy fish' market, especially inside the loop. The location is fine, about as high traffic as there is. I was skeptical about a new BBQ restaurant, how many BBQ places do we need?, that opened a couple of months ago next door to Bonefish in the old Johnny Rockets/CK's location. Lot's of money was spent on renovation and painting. While I haven't been there yet, I'm glad to see that business appears very, very good. One and Only I believe it's called. Tiger sponsor also. I know we all have our favorite 'Q' spots but we need to give this guy a chance. Hopefully, he'll have a alcohol license because you just can't have good bbq without an ice cold Bud.

That post was in reference to the Brass Door.

But One and Only has had a location in Germantown for a few years now that has done pretty well so it's fairly established.

(01-03-2013 03:22 PM)UofMark Wrote:  

(01-03-2013 12:43 AM)21-17 Best Time I Ever Ha Wrote:  I think it's the menu and the location. But I hope it survives.

It may be the menu somewhat. Memphis is just not a 'fancy fish' market, especially inside the loop. The location is fine, about as high traffic as there is. I was skeptical about a new BBQ restaurant, how many BBQ places do we need?, that opened a couple of months ago next door to Bonefish in the old Johnny Rockets/CK's location. Lot's of money was spent on renovation and painting. While I haven't been there yet, I'm glad to see that business appears very, very good. One and Only I believe it's called. Tiger sponsor also. I know we all have our favorite 'Q' spots but we need to give this guy a chance. Hopefully, he'll have a alcohol license because you just can't have good bbq without an ice cold Bud.

The location was rough when it opened because the street was blocked for a while, if memory serves me. The parking can be hard. And some of the Irish food, while wonderfully authentic, may not appeal to the average Memphian. I need to go again, though, and check out the menu.
I think inside the loop is a very good area for "fancy fish", thinking about Tsunami, Blue Fin, Bleu, Rizzo's, Itta Bena, and many more.