“Memphis doesn't apologize for being unabashedly American — chrome fixtures, fried chicken, mini corn dogs, and ribs facing the UGC multiplex in the Docks.”
While the competition in Esplanade leans toward French staples or bar snacks, Memphis goes full Route 66 and doesn't blink. That's the actual point. An American expat summed it up well: the food is greasy, salty, and exactly what you'd expect — which, depending on your mood, is either a feature or a warning label. The fried chicken is the real differentiator here — properly crispy outside, genuinely tender inside, with a spicy sauce that earns its place on the plate. Mini corn dogs and nostalgic sides round out a menu that's leaning hard into comfort over ambition.
The setting does the job: 1950s diner décor, a terrace that works well on warm evenings along the Bassin d'Austerlitz, and enough space to bring the whole table — kids, dogs, colleagues, all welcome. It's a reliable spot for a casual weeknight or a group dinner when nobody wants to argue about where to eat.
Fair warning though: regulars have noticed the portions quietly shrinking while prices edge upward — double and triple burgers apparently haven't kept pace with their own promise, and the cheesecake at €8 has raised eyebrows. Service is inconsistent enough to be worth noting: on a good night it's attentive and unobtrusive, on a rough one you're flagging someone down yourself.
Go at off-peak hours, book ahead for groups, and come with the right appetite — this isn't Strasbourg's answer to fine dining, and it doesn't try to be. For the Esplanade neighborhood, that's exactly the role it fills.
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“Typical Syrian dishes like shawarma & falafel for takeout or garden dining, plus vegan options.”
$en face du Cinéma UGC Cine Cité, Zone Commerciale les Docks, 30 Rue du Bass. d'Austerlitz, 67100 Strasbourg, France
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