Fried catfish and turnip greens at The Four Way in Memphis, Tennessee
Souvenir Eats stamp mark Memphis, Tennessee

The Four Way

The Four Way is a soul food stop built around fried catfish and turnip greens, chosen because it gives travelers a specific taste of Memphis.

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Souvenir entry

Why it’s a Souvenir Eat

The souvenir is not just fried catfish and turnip greens; it is the feeling of eating it in Memphis. A South Memphis soul food landmark tied to civil-rights history and the comfort of a proper plate lunch. That combination gives the meal a clear reason to live in a traveler's memory.

What to order

Fried catfish
Turkey and dressing
Turnip greens

Memory factor

Local Memory

This pick earns its place because A South Memphis soul food landmark tied to civil-rights history and the comfort of a proper plate lunch. It earns a place because the experience is specific, memorable, and hard to replace with a generic restaurant nearby.

Before you go

Go hungry and order sides seriously.
Read the room as part of Memphis history.

Nearby

Soulsville, Stax Museum

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