In addition to having some of the best live music in Memphis, B.B. King’s has some pretty darn good food. I have been here for lunch several times (never for dinner--sorry), and the food was really good. It is just typical Memphis food (BBQ sandwiches, catfish, stuff like that). I loved my BBQ sandwich; it was absolutely huge, and the fries were pretty good, as well. The only thing is that, if you are a purist like me, make sure that you ask for the slaw on the side; otherwise you get it on top of the sandwich!
In addition to the good food, B.B. King’s has a really good atmosphere. The place is so laid-back; there is always some kind of music playing (whether live or over the sound system). It is dark in here, so if you are looking for a light, airy place, I wouldn’t recommend coming here. Also, it can sometimes get a bit loud here, so if you want a deep conversation, I would go somewhere else.
At night, it turns into a bar, and there is live music on the weekends. Sorry, I don’t know about during the week. It is a great place to come and eat, as well as sit and have a few drinks. The crowd is pretty eclectic--everyone from college students to tourists to middle-aged couples and cowboys. It is a great place to visit and listen to some jazz!