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Automatic Slim's Tonga Club
83 S. Second St, Memphis, TN 38103
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Cuisine | New American | |
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Hours | Mon-Sat 11am-3am; Sun 10am-4pm | |
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Location | Downtown | |
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Reservations | Reservations accepted | |
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Phone | 901/525-7948 | |
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Web site | www.automaticslimsmemphis.com | |
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Prices | Main courses at dinner $17-$26; late-night plates $10-$15 | |
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Credit Cards | AE, DC, MC, V | |
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Recent ownership changes have affected consistency at this once-hot restaurant, but it's still a fun place to hang for a late-night bite of fried fish, jerk chicken, or tobacco fries. The name "Automatic Slim" comes from an old blues song, and the Tonga Club was a local teen hangout popular in the early 1960s. Artists from New York and Memphis created the decor (they're credited on the menu), including zebra-print upholstered banquettes, slag-glass wall sconces, and colorfully upholstered bar stools. Be sure to try a cocktail with some of the fruit-soaked vodka.
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0 stars | Frommer's Recommended |
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2 stars | Frommer's Very Highly Recommended |
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3 stars | Frommer's Exceptional |
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