Erling Jensen The Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Erling Jensen The Restaurant, an exquisite dining destination in Memphis, TN, blending the elegance of French cuisine with the freshness of New American flavors. The menu exudes creativity and craftsmanship, showcasing signature dishes like Maine Lobster Pancake and Jumbo Lump Crabcakes, which are sure to ignite your palate. Vegetarian options abound, ensuring everyone can indulge in the artistry of fresh ingredients.

The appetizer selection invites diners to explore refined tastes, with favorites such as Seared La Belle Farm Foie Gras and Escargot Persillade, which exemplify the menu’s sophistication. Accompany your meal with thoughtfully crafted salads or a comforting Saffron Crawfish Bisque.

Whether you're dining indoors or enjoying the outdoor seating, Erling Jensen The Restaurant offers an intimate and classy escape, ideal for gatherings or a romantic evening. Reserve your table today to savor a culinary journey like no other.

Appetizers

Maine Lobster Pancake

Wild Mushrooms and Scallions

$19.00

Crispy Sweetbreads

Reggiano Parmesan Ravioli Shiitake Mushroom, Veal Jus

$18.00

Euro Quai

Fried Green Tomatoes, Olive Jus

$18.00

Jumbo Lump Crabcakes

Smoked Red Bell Pepper Sauce

$19.00

Shallot Parmesan Suboise

Caramelized Wild Mushrooms Brown Butter Thyme Vinaigrette

$14.00

Seared La Belle Farm Foie Gras

Strawberry Tomato Sorbet Balsamic Honey Strawberries, Brioche â tete

$19.00

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat with Hollandaise

$19.00

Angel Hair Pasta

Grilled Shrimp and Scallop, Carbonara Sauce

$19.00

Escargot Persillade Vol au Vent

$18.00

Soup of the Day

$9.00

Saffron Crawfish Bisque

$9.00

Soup

Salads

Mesclun

Mix with Fresh Herbs, Mustard Vinaigrette

$9.00

Asparagus Salad

Baby Spinach, Parmesan Vinaigrette, Crisp Prosciutto

$13.00

Crispy Cornmeal Dusted Oysters

over Mixed Greens, Lemon Caper Remoulade

$17.00

Baby Spinach

Lingonberry Vinaigrette, Spicy Almond-­Pecan Brittle and Beemster Cheese

$13.00

Scarlet Butter Lettuce

Crispy Camembert, Cherry Vinaigrette, Berry Compote

$18.00

Grilled Artisan Romaine Heart and Artichoke

with Caraway Vinaigrette and Petit Cantal

$17.00

Macadamia Tempura Tuna Loin

Tobbiko Crab Salad, Ponzu, Citrus Vinaigrette

$17.00

North Pacific Halibut

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Heirloom Cherry Tomato and Basil

$39.00

Seared Diver Scallops

Benton Bacon, Summer Corn Roasted Pepper Aillade

$37.00

Georges Bank Monkfish

Lobster, Pork Belly Smoked Tomato Cumin Jus

$39.00

Wild Salmon

Lobster and English Pea Risotto Palm Heart Vinaigrette

$33.00

Dover Sole Meunire

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, Capers

$48.00

Black Angus Filet of Beef

Red Wine Demi-Glace, Foie Gras Butter

$41.00

Filet of Buffalo Tenderloin

Lobster Béarnaise

$45.00

Rack of Lamb

Pecan, Mustard, Garlic and Molasses

$44.00

Moullard Duck Leg Confit

Gnocchi, Wilted Greens, Madeira

$36.00

Guadalupe Mountain Elk

Apple Braised Cabbage

$45.00

Grilled U.S. Wagyu Kobe Strip

Shiitake, Pearl Onion, Truffle Demi-Glace

$45.00

Entrees

Desserts

Bananas Foster Souffl

White Chocolate Ice Cream

$9.00

Opera Cake

with Raspberry Sauce

$9.00

Vanilla Crme Brle

$9.00

Chocolate Souffl

Milk Chocolate Maker's Mark Crème Anglaise

$9.00

Peach Marzipan Cobbler

Cinnamon Ice Cream

$9.00

Homemade Sorbet or Ice Cream

with Fresh Berries

$9.00