Lafayette's Music Room

A nice venue for live music in Overton Square, which I think is the primary draw here. I visited Lafayette's recently on a lark, and they had a couple of bands lined up for a random weekday night, which was pretty cool. The staff was very friendly and helpful; we were initially seated in the main area, but requested a table on the second floor/balcony area, and they were totally accommodating. The band was great, and we had a couple of drinks and a pizza, which was also pretty good. I think the vibe of the menu is "elevated" bar food, which in my limited experience has been pretty good, but not mind-blowing. Again, the main draw here is that you can get a beer and listen to a band, and Lafayette's fills both of those requirements out admirably.

Great venue and great ambience. Music was fantastic and we had a superb time. It was finally great to have food which wasn't beige and actually had freshness and taste to it. Very well cooked lamb with lots of flavour...the Poke Bowl was fresh and we all enjoyed our dishes. Would definitely recommend if visiting Memphis

Lafayette Music room was the place we went to to meet mutual friends that we had known for years who were located here in Memphis. I didn't know what to expect about this place because this wasn't one of the places that was on my list of things to do. This place was actually located maybe a mile from the Airbnb that I was staying at so it was perfect as far as location which is in Midtown. We got there relatively early about 4:00 on a weekday. It was next to empty when we got there however it soon filled up with people. We ordered drinks we order appetizers and we eventually ordered food. We all liked our food for the most part and there was plenty of it. I have it listed at the end. What we didn't know we were going to like but did was the live music band. The band was everything. Since we were a table of 50 something women it was right in point for them to sing 80's music. I have to say I started singing, clapping and enjoying the music from my high school years. The guys singing in the band were our age as well and they could sing. Like really sing. Fried Calamari Served with fried banana peppers, roasted red peppers, and sriracha mayo- It took forever for this to come out for some reason. I'm grateful it was a lot of us talking so much that we dang near didn't pay attention but yes it took a long time for an appetizer. The server kept checking on us and apologizing however. The calamari was seasoned so we'll and was so good. SMOKED STEAK SANDWICH 20 House smoked sirloin served with horseradish cream, provolone cheese, roasted red peppers, caramelized onion, arugula on a toasted Gambino Hoagie OVERTON BURGER 16 Two 4oz. Angus beef patties, pepperjack cheese, bacon, fried onions, lettuce, tomato, Sriracha mayonnaise. MAPLE BACON BRUSSELS SPROUTS 8 *Gluten Free BROCCOLINI Smoked tomato vinaigrette, pecorino romano 9*Gluten Free SHRIMP STREET TACOS 13 *Spicy Filled with blackened shrimp, slaw, Cotija cheese, tomatillo sauce, sour cream, cilantro LAFAYETTE’S HOUSE SALAD 11 *Gluten Free & Vegetarian Mesclun mix, roasted tomatoes, chopped cucumber, shaved vidalia onion, feta cheese, choice of dressing

I went here for lunch and the food and service was so great that I went back the next day. Abby, the hostess was very nice and helpful with menu. Today Jennifer was my server and she was so friendly and attentive. They have a live music each evening starting at 6pm. This place is super nice and very spacious; out door seating and 2nd floor. The atmosphere is wonderful. The food is delicious. Definitely plan to visit again when in town. I highly recommend this restaurant!!!!