The Lobbyist Menu

The Lobbyist in Memphis offers a culinary adventure that blends modern fusion with locally inspired flavors. The menu is a carefully curated collection of shareable plates and inventive dishes that celebrate seasonal and regional ingredients. Highlights include the impressive tomahawk steak, a show-stopping centerpiece praised for its rich, tender quality, and the ever-evolving small plates like curry cauliflower and miso mussels that balance creativity with comfort. The chefs’ table presents a unique experience with vegetable-forward courses and a standout beef cheek main, perfect for those eager to explore bold, unconventional tastes.

Textures and flavors come together in exciting ways, from the delicate focaccia with flaky sea salt to the perfectly charred chopped steak and the intriguing curry-spiced braised beef pasta. Service at The Lobbyist is attentive and insightful, enriching the tasting journey. While some dishes play with innovative ideas that don’t always fully land, the overall experience is charming, lively, and worth a visit for adventurous palates seeking a fresh take on Southern cuisine.

Produce

Charred Okra | Berbere | Green Goddess

US$17.00

Cauliflower | Char Siu | Toum | Sesame | Basil

US$17.00

Carrots | Kimchi | Kung Pow | Cilantro | Honey

US$17.00

Sweet Choy | Pangrattato | Vinaigrette

US$13.00

Potatoes | Masala Gravy | Chicken Skins

US$18.00

Beets | Chaat | Yogurt | Agua Chile | Papadam

US$17.00

Brussels | "Stir-Fry" | Sesame | Shallot | Hoisin

US$17.00

Teres Major | Tators | Roasted Vegetables

US$38.00

Coppa | Palak | Lemon Conserve

US$37.00

Dry Aged Ribeye For 2

Red Fish | Greens | Couscous | Pot Liquor

US$37.00

Proteins

Shareables

Corn Mash

US$19.00

Belly

US$18.00

Mussels

US$22.00

Corn Ribs

US$17.00

Yams

US$17.00

Confit Cabbage

US$20.00

Bucatini | Jalapeño | Fennel Verde | Miso | Garlic

Orecchiette | Oxtail | Kabocha | Miso | Tarka

Rigatoni | "Bolognese" | Burrata

Pastas

Classics

Sidecar

Margarita

French 75

Manhattan

Aperol Spritz

Old Fashioned

Broadbent Tawny Porto

US$10.00

Broadbent Vintage

US$14.00

Broadbent Rainwater Madeira

US$13.00

Lustau Fino Sherry

US$11.00

Lustau Amontillado Sherry

US$9.00

Punt E Mes

US$10.00

Fortified

Cordials

Grand Marnier

US$14.00

Bailey's

Licor 43

Lazzaroni Amaretto

Meletti Cioccolato

Underberg

Bread & Butter Fried Pickles Green Goddess

US$12.00

Yams | Curry Crisp Mustard Seed | Pepitas | Phyllo

Confit Cabbage | Miso

Bucatini | Jalapeño | Fennel Verde | Miso | Garlic

Orecchiette | Beef Cheeks | Kabocha | Miso | Tarka

Rigatoni | "Bolognese" | Burrata

Gimlet

French 75

Negroni

Margarita

Manhattan

Old Fashioned

Sidecar

Aperol Spritz

Draft Beer

US$5.00

Well Drinks

US$7.00

Focaccia Board

US$25.00

Others