Automatic Slim's Restaurant
(901) 525-7948
83 S 2ND St
Memphis,
TN
38103
35.1426
-90.0526
Neighborhoods: Central, Downtown Core, Downtown Medical Center
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The Scene
Automatic Slim's is simply the coolest place to see and be seen in Memphis--even El-Vez, the Mexican Elvis impersonator, makes regular appearances at this trendy eatery. Some of Hollywood's finest have stopped by, like Susan Sarandon, Tom Cruise and Francis Ford Coppola. It's ecclectic, for sure: Slim's is known for bar sports stools covered in faux-zebra skins and vats of fresh-fruit-spiked vodka.
The Food
The cuisine is Southwestern via the Caribbean, with a twisted skewering of Memphis and New York thrown in to mix things up. As a result, you'll find a menu that bounces from cilantro-studded cheese quesadillas to Jamaican jerk pork and sweet corn muffins. Be sure to save room for the flavorful coffees with dessert.
User Reviews
gelat
March 30, 2009
The food was completley terrible. 4 out of 5 dishes were very cold. One member ordered the Tuna seared rare it came out well done, when they brought her a new one is was just raw. and the chef poured way to much sauce to cover it up. obviously a ticked off move.The rest of us where just hungary cause we waited so long so I ate my cold gross tenderloin. They did take two entrees off but no manager was every seen. The drinks took fiftteen minutes and werent any better. My party was out to celebrate an upcoming wedding and ready to party and spend big, but this place ruined our mood big time. Will never go back and everyone stay away!
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Fyodor76
July 18, 2008
We have been to Automatic Slim's three or four times. The first time we were very impressed with the food and the service was reasonable. Our most recent visit will most definitely be the last. The service was the worse I have ever experienced. There were two members of the waitstaff, one male and one female, both of whom served us, but they were extremely busy and the restaurant was clearly understaffed. The waitress had to serve at the bar as well as wait tables. The waiter was both inattentive and downright rude. He made several mistakes with our order, and failed to bring us water on a couple of occasions. When he asked us how the food was, he did not wait for an answer but merely walked away. Our request for the bill was also repeatedly ignored. Also the red snapper was extremely overcooked and very dry. When we complained about the service at the end, the waiter was very defensive and not at all apologetic. We left a full 15% tip, but will never be going back, and will stop recommending the place to our friends. I can only assume that the downtown location has affected the quality. Do yourself a favor and go to the Beauty Shop instead.
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Anonymous
November 26, 2007
Automatic Slims is a wild alternative to dining in Memphis. The menu is very creative, blending global recipes and southern tradition. My favorite is the Jamaican jerk duck. The drinks here are also very fruity and fun. The price can be a bit high, but it's worth the amazing food and beautifully intriguing interior. Absolutely love this place.
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Smoking Permitted:
Yes
