Silky O'Sullivan’s brings together the best of a classic Bar & Grill experience with the unmistakable energy of Memphis. Housed in a more-than-100-year-old building on the corner of Beale Street and S.B. King Boulevard, this beloved Irish pub combines historic character with a lively, welcoming atmosphere that keeps guests coming back.
From the moment you arrive, it feels like a place made for good company, great food, and memorable nights out.
Whether you’re stopping in for lunch, settling in for dinner, or looking for a spot to enjoy solo dining with a cold drink and a full plate, Silky O'Sullivan’s offers a setting that feels both casual and high-spirited, with outdoor seating, table service, and a pet goat adding to its one-of-a-kind charm.
As a Bar & Grill, Silky O'Sullivan’s delivers the kind of experience customers want when they’re looking for more than just a meal.
The menu features BBQ favorites, comfort food, happy-hour bites, food at the bar, coffee, and a strong selection of beer, cocktails, and alcohol, making it easy to find something for every mood and occasion.
Guests appreciate the fast service, great beer selection, and great cocktails, along with the added excitement of karaoke, live music, live performances, sport, and local specialties that help create a true Memphis night-out experience.
With dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and on-site service options, the business makes it easy to enjoy its offerings in whatever way best suits your plans, whether you’re gathering with friends, hosting visitors, or simply craving a reliable, satisfying meal in a lively setting.
Silky O'Sullivan’s also stands out for its commitment to comfort, convenience, and accessibility. The business includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom access, along with an assistive hearing loop to help more guests feel welcome and accommodated.
Free Wi-Fi, a restroom, a bar on site, and the ability to accept reservations add to the ease of planning a visit, while credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments make checkout simple.
Backed by a strong 4.20-star rating from 3,563 reviews, Silky O'Sullivan’s has earned a reputation as a dependable destination for those who want great food, a fun atmosphere, and the kind of memorable hospitality that turns an ordinary outing into a highlight of the day.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Silky O'Sullivan's
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Tortilla chips topped with nacho cheese sauce, Pulled Pork, Jalapenos & Silky Shake
Tortilla chips topped with nacho cheese sauce, Beef Brisket, jalapenos & Silky's shake.
Tortilla chips topped with nacho cheese sauce, Housemade Beef & Bean Chili, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos & sour cream
Tortilla chips & Salsa
Made in house daily - the new menu item has been a hit! Eggrolls filled with Pulled Pork, slaw and seasonings. BBQ sauce served on the side.
Personal sized pizza served on a naan bread crust.
Served on naan bread and topped with mozzarella cheese, pulled pork and BBQ sauce.
French Fry Basket
French Fry basket topped with nacho cheese sauce
French Fry Basket topped with House Made Beef and Bean Chili and Nacho Cheese sauce
served with side of marinara sauce
Housemade potato chip basket seasoned with our famous Silky Shake Rib Rub
Cajun style soup made w/ file, chicken, sausage, okra, shrimp and crawfish served with rice
Cajun style soup made w/ file, chicken, sausage, okra, shrimp and crawfish served with rice
Beans, beef, onions, peppers & spices
Beans, beef, onions, peppers & spices
Mixed greens topped with tomato, onion, pickle and pepperoncini
Meal sized salad of mixed greens topped with tomato, onion, pickle & pepperoncini
Large house salad topped with your choice of grilled OR fried chicken
Large house salad topped with (8) fried shrimp
Large house salad topped with a fried Catfish Filet
Homemade Ranch, Honey Mustard, French, Blue Cheese and Low Calorie Italian
All plates served with Baked Beans, Homemade Slaw & a roll
All plates served with Baked Beans, Homemade Slaw & a roll
All plates served with Baked Beans, Homemade slaw & a roll
All plates served with Baked Beans, Homemade slaw & a roll
Slow cooked for 13 hours and served with Baked Beans, Homemade slaw & a roll
Slow cooked for 12 hours and served with Baked Beans, Homemade slaw & a roll
1/2 portion of both pulled pork and beef brisket served with Baked Beans, Homemade slaw & a roll
Ribs (3), 1/2 portion of pulled pork & beef brisket(heavily marbled cut of beef) served with baked beans, homemade slaw & a roll
Ribs(6) and 1/2 of BBQ Shrimp served with baked beans, homemade slaw & a roll
Mkt Price. Raw gulf oysters served on the half shell choose 1 dozen OR 1/2 dozen
RAW Oysters topped with a baked topping of spinach, Absinthe & Spices
RAW Oysters topped with a baked topping of bechamel, shrimp & mushrooms
Broiled with a cheese blend, garlic butter & bread crumbs. Served with French bread for dipping
1/2 pound of shrimp sauteed with garlic & spices served with bread for dipping
**Items are served RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness.
Choose (Regular, Cajun OR BBQ) Burgers dressed with mayo, mustard & pickle
Burger patty is Vegan but does contain gluten
Chargrilled and served with mustard & slaw on the side. ADD Shredded Cheese $1 ADD Chili $2
Served on Rye w/ spicy mustard & a side of slaw
Slow cooked for 12 hours. Served a side of slaw
Slow cooked for 12 hours. Served with a side of slaw.
Grilled & served with mayo, lettuce & pickle
Beef Brisket with grilled onion, bell pepper topped with nacho cheese sauce served on Gambino Bread
Served on Gambino French bread and dress with lettuce & mayo ~Homemade Remoulade available upon Request~
Served on Gambino French bread and dressed with lettuce and mayo ~Housemade Remoulade available upon request~
Served on Gambino French bread and dressed with lettuce and mayo ~Housemade Remoulade available upon request~
MS farm raised fillet(1) ADD a fillet +9
Crispy fried tenders (3) ADD (1) tender +3
Hand-battered fried shrimp (8) ADD 3 for +6
contains pork
Served warm and topped with vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce
Local - Memphis Made Brewery
Local - Memphis Made Brewery
Local - Meddlesome Brewing
Local - Soul & Spirits Brewing
Local - Crosstown Brewing
Bucklers N/A Guinness 0
Hear from our valued guests
If you’re visiting Beale Street in Memphis, Silky O’ Sullivan’s is an absolute must! We went during the day and had an incredible time listening to awesome live music. Buddy the great entertainer played all of our requests, which made it an …
As a part of my Sperm Donation World Tour of the USA, checking out Beale Street this was a cool bar music indoors and outdoors, and the place has a pretty cool goat setup random but cool.
Good time spot right on Beale with dueling banjos and many more musical acts They’re located in a 100 year old building …
We sat down and had a couple dozen raw oysters on the half shell on a Wednesday afternoon about 5:30. It was quiet but we won’t forget it. I love buildings with history and this one that won’t be forgotten. The facade is braced with steel …
First place my mom and I ate on our trip to Memphis, and was very impressed! Lots of bbq dishes, burgers, chicken, and even some Cajun/seafood. I had the pulled pork plate and thought it was amazing! They do a good job preparing and …
Common questions about Silky O'Sullivan's
Silky O'Sullivan's is located at Located on the corner of Beale St &, 183 Beale Street, S B.B. King Blvd, Memphis, TN 38103, United States.
You can reach Silky O'Sullivan's by calling +1 901-522-9596.
Silky O'Sullivan's has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 3563 customer reviews.
Silky O'Sullivan's features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Assistive hearing loop.
Silky O'Sullivan's features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Silky O'Sullivan's features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Karaoke, Live music, Live performances, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Silky O'Sullivan's features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Silky O'Sullivan's features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Food, Food at bar, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Wine.
Silky O'Sullivan's features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Silky O'Sullivan's features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Silky O'Sullivan's features the following atmosphere: Casual, Historic, Lively, Trendy.
Silky O'Sullivan's features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space, University students.
Silky O'Sullivan's features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Silky O'Sullivan's features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Silky O'Sullivan's features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Silky O'Sullivan's features the following parking: Paid parking lot, Paid street parking.
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