Located in a building built in 1912, this small, casual bistro, operated by the owners of La Tourelle, features a mix of French, Italian and New Orleans/Caribbean cuisines at moderate prices. The open kitchen offers a menu that is wide-ranging: soups, salads, bruschetta, po’boys, crêpes, lamb, steak and seafood. Fourteen wines are available by the glass or by the bottle along with a limited selection of beers. The menu changes seasonally.
Best New Restaurant Finalist ~ Memphis Flyer’s Readers’ Poll “Café 1912 serves up fine fresh affordable food in a friendly cheerful setting.” ~ Nicky Robertshaw, Memphis Magazine “At last, tasty French food for the humble Memaphian.” ~ Fredric Koeppel, Commercial Appeal “Café 1912 offers affordable French fare in a homey atmosphere.” ~ Dana Rosengard, Lamplighter