Mud Island

river residential · 38103

Mud Island is a residential peninsula between the Mississippi and Wolf River Harbor, reached by a single causeway from downtown. The Mississippi River Park and monorail-era museum give it tourist DNA, but the bulk of the island is quiet streets, river views, and tidy newer houses bought by people who wanted water without leaving the 38103. Tradeoffs are real: one road in, limited retail, and a hike to anything resembling nightlife. Dating-wise, expect first dates downtown or in Harbor Town's pocket of restaurants, then a walk along the river. Suits couples already paired off more than singles in scouting mode.

$58,573

median income

$1,661

median rent

The data

Mud Island by the numbers

Median individual income in Mud Island is about $58.6k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Mud Island pays about $1,660 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

8 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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8 spots across Mud Island

Mud Island
Dining
The Lookout
Restaurant★ 4 · 1,848
Good for groups
Find it
1 Bass Pro Dr, Memphis, TN 38105
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4★ from 1,848 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Lookout.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
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Mud Island
Drinks
Loflin Yard
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,626
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
7 W Carolina Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,626 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Loflin Yard.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
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Mud Island
Dining
McEwen's
Southern restaurant (US)$$$$★ 4.7 · 836
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
120 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 836 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at McEwen's.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Mud Island
Dining
Paulette's Restaurant
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 699
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
50 Harbor Town Square, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 699 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Paulette's Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Mud Island
Dining
Mahogany River Terrace
Restaurant★ 3.6 · 476
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
280 Island Dr, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.6★ from 476 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Mahogany River Terrace.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Mud Island
Dining
Terrace at The River Inn
American restaurant$$$$★ 4 · 233
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
50 Harbor Town Square, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4★ from 233 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Terrace at The River Inn.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Mud Island
Drinks
BarWare
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 210
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
276 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 210 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at BarWare.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat5 PM to 1 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Mud Island
Drinks
Fat Charlie’s Speakeasy
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 79
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
107 Harbor Town Square, Memphis, TN 38103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 79 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fat Charlie’s Speakeasy.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 12 AM
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
Sun5 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Site Maps

Mud Island

Mud Island by the numbers

Local date spots

The Lookout

Loflin Yard

McEwen's

Paulette's Restaurant

Mahogany River Terrace

Terrace at The River Inn

BarWare

Fat Charlie’s Speakeasy

Reach Mud Island singles right where they plan dates.