East Memphis

Sea Isle Park

photo of playground at Sea Isle Park
A play area in Sea Isle Park. Photo by John Lehr

Located in East Memphis, Sea Isle Park is a quiet city neighborhood that offers close proximity to Downtown with a suburban feel.

Local shopping centers feature big box stores like Home Depot, Michael’s and TJ Maxx, while eateries from national chains share block space with local favorites including Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken and Mellow Mushroom pizzeria.

Downhome cooking is on the menu in Sea Isle Park. Three Little Pigs Bar-B-Q and Corky’s Ribs & BBQ serve up the no-frills Memphis signature, while Neil’s Music Room does it with a side of local blues. Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken has been dishing out the same hot and spicy family recipe since 1953.

photo of playground at Sea Isle Park
A play area in Sea Isle Park. Photo by John Lehr

For those looking for fine dining, Erling Jensen is located nearby and serves up inspired seafood, meat and game, including buffalo tenderloin, bison ribeye and elk chops with apple braised red cabbage.

After all that eating, locals head to Sea Isle Park to work up a sweat on the athletic fields or with a game of disc golf. And bowling fans will delight because Billy Hardwick’s All-Star Lanes is also located in the neighborhood.

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