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Is Pete and Sam's Restaurant Still Open? Update (Memphis, TN)

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As of September 2026, Pete and Sam's Restaurant is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Yelp ·
Secondary source
peteandsams.com ·

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What the source shows: Yelp's listing for Pete & Sam's, updated July 2026, showed 237 photos and 239 reviews with no closure notice; the restaurant's own menu page (2026 copyright) still lists its house specialties.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

An episode on indulgent Memphis classics featured Pete & Sam's, a family-run Italian restaurant known for its meat sauce and made-in-house ravioli, at 3886 Park Avenue in Memphis. According to the restaurant's own menu, the ravioli follows a 'Family Recipe Made In-House Since 1948,' and the kitchen also serves a range of mushroom-based pasta and veal dishes alongside hand-breaded entrees. Pete & Sam's operates as a full-service, sit-down Italian dining room rather than a quick-service concept, with a bar and private event space. According to Yelp, whose listing for the Park Avenue address was updated in July 2026, the restaurant had accumulated 237 photos and 239 reviews with no closure notice. The restaurant's own site, peteandsams.com, carried a 2026 copyright notice and active menu and contact pages as of the same period, consistent with ongoing operation at the Park Avenue location.

This episode featured Pete & Sam's, a Memphis Italian restaurant serving classic dishes such as garlic cheese bread and veal specialties, alongside its "Elvis Room" dining area referencing the singer's documented visits to the restaurant. The restaurant's website, checked on 2026-09-08, carried a 2026 copyright notice and current posted hours (Sunday-Thursday 4-9pm, Friday-Saturday 4-10pm) along with a working online-ordering system, confirming this is the same business as the existing record for Pete and Sam's Restaurant in Memphis, TN.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 2, Episode 10
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Guilty Pleasures
What was featured
housemade ravioli and meat sauce at a family-run Italian kitchen
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Pete and Sam's Restaurant
Season / episode
Season 19, Episode 25
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Off the Beaten Q
What was featured
seven-decades-old Memphis Italian classics, including garlic cheese bread, veal dishes, and the restaurant's Elvis-themed dining room
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Pete and Sam's Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is Pete and Sam's Restaurant still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Pete and Sam's Restaurant is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Pete and Sam's Restaurant after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

An episode on indulgent Memphis classics featured Pete & Sam's, a family-run Italian restaurant known for its meat sauce and made-in-house ravioli, at 3886 Park Avenue in Memphis. As of September 2026, Pete and Sam's Restaurant is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Pete and Sam's Restaurant located?

3886 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Pete and Sam's Restaurant?

Season 2, Episode 10 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Guilty Pleasures”.

What do reviews say since Best Thing I Ever Ate?

According to Yelp, whose listing for the Park Avenue address was updated in July 2026, the restaurant had accumulated 237 photos and 239 reviews with no closure notice. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Pete and Sam's Restaurant still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

According to the restaurant's own menu, the ravioli follows a 'Family Recipe Made In-House Since 1948,' and the kitchen also serves a range of mushroom-based pasta and veal dishes alongside hand-breaded entrees. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
3886 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
peteandsams.com

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