Best restaurants near the hotel on and off Beale Street

The Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis has several on-site options: CIMAS Restaurant for Latin-inspired breakfast and dinner, the CIMAS Lobby Lounge for cocktails and small plates, and Beck & Call Rooftop Lounge (21+). Off Beale Street you’ll find classic Memphis spots within a few minutes’ walk—BB King’s Blues Club, Hard Rock Café, and Gus’s Fried Chicken among them.
In this guide
- On-site: CIMAS Restaurant — breakfast, patio, Latin-inspired fare
- On-site: CIMAS Lobby Lounge — cocktails and small plates
- On-site: Beck & Call Rooftop Lounge — skyline and whiskey-focused drinks
- Quick picks on Beale Street — walk-out options for live music and local food
- Riverfront and nearby attractions with dining options
- Practical tips for dining while staying at the hotel
On-site: CIMAS Restaurant — breakfast, patio, Latin-inspired fare
CIMAS Restaurant is the hotel’s main dining room, serving Latin American–inspired breakfast and dinner. Breakfast hours are weekdays 6:30 AM–10:30 AM and weekends 7:00 AM–11:00 AM.
Dinner service at CIMAS runs Wednesday through Sunday, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM. The restaurant offers indoor seating and an al fresco patio with views toward the Hernando de Soto Bridge.
Phone for CIMAS: +1 901 403 5310; dress code for the restaurant is casual.
- Cuisine: Latin-inspired
- Breakfast: Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–10:30 AM; Sat–Sun 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
- Dinner: Wed–Sun 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Patio/al fresco dining with river/bridge views
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Phone | +1 901 403 5310 |
| Dress code | Casual |
| Typical uses | Leisurely breakfast, weekend brunch, dinner |

On-site: CIMAS Lobby Lounge — cocktails and small plates
The CIMAS Lobby Lounge is the hotel’s casual bar and lounge next to reception. It serves craft cocktails, appetizers and a selection of entrées throughout the day.
Hours are Monday–Thursday and Sunday 11:00 AM–9:00 PM, and Friday–Saturday 11:00 AM–11:00 PM. It’s a convenient spot for a pre- or post-show drink before walking Beale Street.
- Type: American lounge / cocktail bar
- Hours: Mon–Thu & Sun 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; Fri & Sat 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Good for: light meals, cocktails, meeting friends
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Lobby level |
| Serves | Craft cocktails, appetizers, entrées |
| Atmosphere | Contemporary lobby lounge |

On-site: Beck & Call Rooftop Lounge — skyline and whiskey-focused drinks
Beck & Call is the hotel’s rooftop, whiskey-themed lounge with views of Beale Street, the Mississippi River and the Memphis skyline. It offers specialty cocktails and a Southern-inspired small plates menu.
Beck & Call is open Tue–Thu 4:00 PM–10:00 PM and Fri–Sat 4:00 PM–12:00 AM; it is restricted to guests 21 and older. Seating is first-come, first-served for walk-ins; reservations for small parties can be made via Tock.
- Type: Rooftop bar / lounge (21+)
- Hours: Tue–Thu 4:00 PM–10:00 PM; Fri–Sat 4:00 PM–12:00 AM
- Offers: specialty cocktails, Southern-inspired small plates, skyline views
- Reservations: Tock for parties of 1–6; phone required for larger groups
| Note | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Age limit | 21+ only |
| Dress code | Smart casual |
| Possible cover | May apply on Fri & Sat |

Quick picks on Beale Street — walk-out options for live music and local food
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis sits directly on Beale Street, so several classic Beale Street venues are only a short walk away. Expect live-music clubs, souvenir shops, and bars along the block.
Nearby, travelers commonly visit BB King’s Blues Club and Hard Rock Café for a mix of music and tourist-oriented menus; Gus’s Fried Chicken is also close by if you want a Memphis-style fried chicken stop.
- BB King’s Blues Club — blues music and Southern-style menu (short walk)
- Hard Rock Café — music-themed chain, full menu (short walk)
- Gus’s Fried Chicken — popular local fried chicken (about 0.19 mi per hotel info)
| Venue | Type | Walk time (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| BB King’s Blues Club | Music club / restaurant | Less than 5 minutes |
| Hard Rock Café | Music-themed restaurant | Less than 5 minutes |
| Gus’s Fried Chicken | Local fried chicken | About a 4–6 minute walk (0.19 mi listed) |
Riverfront and nearby attractions with dining options
Tom Lee Park and the Mississippi Riverfront are about a 5-minute walk from the hotel; the riverfront area and nearby attractions have casual food vendors and sit-down restaurants within easy reach.
Major downtown draws such as the Orpheum Theatre, Memphis Rock ’n’ Soul Museum and FedExForum are walking distance; you can combine a show or museum visit with dinner at CIMAS or any nearby Beale Street restaurant.
- Tom Lee Park / Mississippi Riverwalk — public outdoor space, short walk
- Orpheum Theatre — roughly a 2-minute walk from the hotel
- FedExForum — within walking distance for event nights
| Attraction | Notes |
|---|---|
| Tom Lee Park / Riverfront | Casual outdoor dining nearby; walking distance |
| Orpheum Theatre | About a 2-minute walk — good for pre/post-show dining |
| FedExForum | Close by for event-night dining options |
Practical tips for dining while staying at the hotel
In-room dining is available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM with menu items from CIMAS. If you need a late-night snack or a meal brought to your Room, 1 King Bed or to a Suite (Big River), in-room dining is the on-site option.
If you plan to use the rooftop Beck & Call Rooftop Lounge, remember it is 21+ only and the dress code is smart casual. For family dining, CIMAS Restaurant and the CIMAS Lobby Lounge welcome guests of all ages.
- In-room dining: daily 6:30 AM–10:00 PM (CIMAS menu items)
- Rooftop: Beck & Call is 21+; other venues welcome all ages
- If traveling with children, note the hotel is family-accessible but the primary check-in guest must be 21+
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| In-room dining hours | 6:30 AM–10:00 PM daily |
| Family dining | CIMAS Restaurant and Lobby Lounge welcome all ages |
| Rooftop access | Beck & Call restricted to 21+ |


