Great food, lovely atmosphere.My boyfriend and I stayed in Memphis during Thanksgiving week. We ate here. We werent forced into anything we didnt want to do. Originally from the Nashville area, we appreciated the cozy, vintage atmosphere here at Silly Goose. Our waitress was attentive, warm and friendly.We ordered cheese bread and a pizza Louisiana something . Both were INCREDIBLE!It was a lovely experience altogether. Nashville or Murfreesboro needs something like this. You probably couldnt replicate this place though.

Visited from my hotel in Covid-19 times. They were very friendly, helped me figure out my order. I had a beer (with a mask on) while I waited. Chef delivered me the pizza and told me he added extra mushrooms for me. Walked it back to the hotel and was very pleased with what they made. Caesar salad was very fresh, and there was just the right of amount of dressing, croutons and cheese. Pizza was very tasty, a good combination of crust, sauce, cheese and toppings. I’ll be back for takeout and to spend time there when it reopens fully.

I want to be an honest reviewer, and I hate leaving less than 3 stars. Nothing was particularly bad about this place, but it was mediocre at best. We walked in, and weren’t greeted for some time. We sat at a table against the bar, and finally someone asked if we were ready to order. We asked about the featured drinks, and were told that no substitutions could be made because the drinks were premixed. That was a little disappointing. Being in the service industry myself, I typically will offer alternatives, or put in the effort to find something that someone will like. As a bartender, I’ll remix a drink to meet the preferences of a customer. If we made a premixed drink, I usually have all the individual ingredients still, so I can just whip up a slightly altered option. But the bartender either wasn’t able, or willing to help. She honestly seemed like she really didn’t enjoy her job at all. We all have off-days, but it really seemed to affect her work. We settled on some of the featured drinks. The drinks made weren’t particularly notable. The music was nice, but if I’m honest, I don’t think I’d recommend this as a spot to any friends.

Ill return family next time. The bill was fair I would say. Ambience reminds me of San Diegos scene.

I came here with my dad for a father/daughter date. He had said this place was rated as having a great ambiance, or gave me another option that was supposed to have good drinks. I chose this place and was so glad I did, because they have both! On Jessicas recommendation, we tried the Cholo Love and the Sleeveless. Both were so good that we ended up ordering two more each, and bringing the rest of the family back later in the week. The Therapy Tiger and Handsome Devil were also A+. Two other gentleman (I believe Brad, and Daniel, the owner) also served/hung out with us for a bit and it was just the best time! I also have to mention that I found the drink prices fantastic for the quality. I easily pay $12-$16 for similar drinks at upscale bars. I dont live in Memphis but Ill definitely be back whenever I visit.

Today was our first order. Were in town for sons surgery. First off the staff took great care to help on an order then to get it to my hotel. The food was delivered by Daniel very great if them to do since I couldnt get to them with 2 kids and no car. I will be back for more. I cant describe the flavors but much better than pizza hut. Ive never thought of eating bread stick with ricotta cheese dip. I strongly suggest going the extra mile if they deliver and go under the donate button and give a $10 or $20 donation at least for the delivery and help they do to create a masterful pizza

Terribly unfriendly staff, highly do not recommend this place. Their drinks are below par - kind of taste like they use bleach with all of them but I’d never accuse them of it...

I just moved to Memphis. I went out and was checking out downtown. Came to this establishment and had the worst welcome, the staff is not friendly, very rude and not inviting.

Certain waitresses are very unethically motivated. Padded bills and dont give them ur card for tab. Pay cash as you go. Different waitresses and bartenders give you different prices as well service.

The staff needs to be more friendly. We came to this place for the first time and no one greeted or approached us. We ended up asking someone at the bar about the service there and they simply said “Oh, I don’t know.” How don’t you know if you work there ?? The staff wasn’t polite and I will not be going back. I feel like they don’t know if some of the people have been there before or not and should explain how everything works at that establishment.

One of my favorite downtown watering holes. Early in the week, its a very chill spot to grab a drink and just hang. Towards the weekend you can expect a little more bounce and vibe as they have DJS come in. Best people watching patio in the city!

You’ll see this guy here. Brad. He’s the best thing - besides the owner who’s equally amazing - about this place. I love coming here for their unique drinks and menus. Daniel keeps things fresh and trendy constantly which is nice and needed downtown.If something isn’t right just let them know and they’ll make it right - always!! One of my favorite spots!!

I came here persuaded by the large crowd of people outside and some locals that suggested the place was lit.. we’re visiting from nyc and all I have to say is.. the pizza was S A L T Y, the music was D R Y but the service was good and the atmosphere aside from the music and food was good so if you want somewhere nice to enjoy a drink this is it.. if you tryna wine pon it this is not it!!! I find it funny only LOCAL guides give it high ratings...

Very busy, but worth the wait

Super fantastic Silly Goose #MEM

Do not leave if its busy, it is worth it. the service was sociable and attentive.

Service was slow and I first only ordered drinks. Drinks were really good though! Late night pizza was good too

Great cozy spot. Halsey is the man and will take care of you.

Pizza was amazing my waitress was very attentive and friendly love the patio is great people over 40 like myself go in the daytime to fully enjoy the ambiance

If youre looking for an upscale sort of nighlife atmosphere during the weekend, this is the place to be in Memphis. They have really great drinks. Dont forget to try their Moscow Mule. Dance floor opens up late at night during the weekends.

Love the atmosphere. The drinks are great. Service at the bar is prompt. They even came by and offered everyone outside some mosquito spray! My only grip is if you sit outside you have to go to the bar to get your drinks if its before 9pm.

Great Pizza, awesome staff..

I enjoyed this place it was packed and the charges a cover charge of $10 but had fun and the patio is the bomb...

Downtowns best kept secret. Awesome DJ’s. Cool patio. Clean atmosphere and bathrooms are super nice. The bouncer has been there for years, and doesn’t mess around with riff raff.

Great ambiance with nice conversation nooks. Good music but not too loud. The bar service was very good and good choice of spirits. Well be back.

During the week it has happy hour until 8. Friday and Saturday nights are party nights. Great staff

On Saturday, July 20th, I and 7 others went to this establishment for drinks. We sat at the patio closest to the street. We all ordered drinks. One member of our party tried to go inside to use the restroom, but was told that unless he paid the cover charge, he couldn’t. He didn’t, because who would, especially after spending nearly $40 on drinks already. So, we asked our waitress, and she confirmed that was the rule and offered that it was something the DJ required. So, another member of our party went and asked for the manager, who ultimately confirmed what the doorman and waitress both said! Had we known this before our orders were taken, we would not have stayed. It isn’t posted anywhere either. A ridiculous rule for a basic bar. Don’t waste your time or money.

Has great potential. Love the remodel! Very classy environment, good vibes, great caliber of people, good social interaction, great drinks, good food, garbage music. DJ only plays on genre. Lots of people stopping in for a drink and leaving to go elsewhere. The music is the only thing holding this establishment back from becoming the first stop of the night to the only stop of the night. Don’t be afraid to turn up a bit. Mix up the music and silly goose will flourish. Trust me.

My favorite bar in Memphis - great crowd, good music and really a great place for hanging out with friends.

Very laid back and sociable atmosphere. Drinks Cocktails Shots all well poured and served with a since of style and craftsmanship.Perfect for before or after event meet up!

My friends and I entered this established a little after 8pm we sat outside on their patio near the street. After acquiring a tab of over $100, we were told because it was after 9pm, we had to pay $5 to come inside and use the restroom. We spoke with the manager and he said this was a “new rule”. I’m all for establishments running things the way they want to run them, however, that is the biggest BS I’ve ever heard. As a guest who is patronizing your business, I should be able to use your restroom just as I would had I not chosen to sit on the patio. Furthermore, had my party been informed about this “new rule” we would have never decided to spend our funds there. Our waitress was nice, but completely ill-informed. I would not recommend this establishment as they have no idea what decent customer service is and the drinks aren’t worth anything anyway.

Great little dimly lit bar. They have excellent Turkey burgers and the food is not your typical bar food but is high quality and delicious.

Gave this place FOUR tries.... soooo much potential, great location (ONLY reason for the 2nd star), interior, and decent food- however the night bartenders here are THE (Number 1) worst in the entire city. Pompous and extremely cold mannered, they ignore customers at the bar as long as 45 minutes and smirk when asked anything. The younger woman and stockier bearded man are particularly inflammatory- dishing out as many rude comments and nasty looks as they do mispoured drinks. These two consistently leave ingredients out, underpour, and even had the audacity to use BEER in a cocktail calling for PROSECCO CHAMPAGNE. Consensus: decent place for a bite & beer during the day but steer your attention toward Alchemy, Bari, DKDC, or even Local for the evening.

Good place for a after-work happy hour.

Im surprised that Memphis doesnt have more cocktail bars. This place is a gem. Unique cocktail list; in addition to the classics. Nice selection of booze. Bartenders care about their product. I plan to come here again when Im in town.

Amazing pizza and great fun atmosphere!!! Must try if you havent already!

Great customer services and very talented bartenders. Perfect bar to hit up after work or whenever your in the area.

Great drinks, music to loud and few seats.

Great staff

I am going to have dinner and drinks here because I live across the hall from one of the Bartenders, who is THE most $exy dog owner I have ever met. I get along with both dogs but Charley really likes me. I’m sure I have found my new favorite bartender too! We could have a Trifecta if the food is as delicious as my Beautiful Bartender/Neighbor/Dog Lover w/so much doggie Style!Scrumptious!!!

Nice place and nice people.got there too late to play poker though

Really chill place. Really dark too. Live dj was nice.

One of the best bar/restaurants in Memphis! Daniel and his team are the best.

I had a good time wit my crew.

So we pick and choose who we charge $5 admission to?? I watched the door for 15 minutes after being asked to randomly pay a cover. My girls and I were the only people asked to pay a cover. This guy saw and heard what was going on and came out and apologized to to me and my friends. Racism is still thriving after my ancestors built this country. I can believe this is 2019. SMDH

You got to be careful when sitting. Today a broken glass in the sitting area cut my skin while sitting; now, my skin is bleeding.

Austin is great. Say hello every chance you getMade us feel at home. Great place, great atmosphere. A+

Its hard to get service when its crowded, but I like sitting on the patio and smoking cigars

Overpriced and small. We went and had to pay $10 each for a cover on Saturday night. Drinks were expensive and there was so place to enjoy them. Our group was by the dance floor and it smelled like straight poop. We didnt stay more than 15 minutes before the smell drove us out. Very disappointed to have to pay to enter a place that smells like an outhouse. It was a waste of time and money to be there.

Best bar in Downtown Memphis. Friendliest bartenders, best cocktails around. Everything is house-made right down to the hand pressed cranberry juice for mixers. Comforting atmosphere with exceptional live music. This place takes no shortcuts and does things right. The owners are top-notch!

Late night food run. Ordered the wings to go. They were pretty good and they came out fast.

So Much Fun and Lots of Women. Drinks and Bartenders were the best.

Great vibes.

This was a cute after party following the rooftop

Love the atmosphere ! I had the classic burger and tomato basil soup very tasty. Britney was AWESOME !!! My drinks were made to perfection

Favorite bar in Memphis, hands down.

Good place to go with friends!

Great atmosphere, good food. And the owner is very helpful and attentive on making sure costumers get what they want. Definitely a to go spot downtown.

Love this place. Hands down the best service and fun Ive had. Been coming here for about 5years and whenever I make it back to Memphis I make sure to atleast grab a drink there.

Come here if you want to enjoy whiskey. They have a huge selection! The bartender was skilled and knowledgeable. Felt welcomed by the staff.

Their Joe Shot is amazing! And quickly became one of my favorite spots of the south.

Lazy service bad attitude

Great bar! Great staff! Great location! Nothing in Memphis like Goose!Most of the people that complain about slow service dont realize they are not the only person getting a drink- wait and you will get a drink! For those that use the reviews to exploit racial tensions - stop and think before you say something ..you know that has nothing to do with this bar !This bar is a decade ahead of most bars in Memphis...Enjoy it ! They bring the North to the South saving you a plane ticket !Great bar! Great staff! Great location!

Slow service on a slow night. Premade drinks which I found wierd for being a cocktail bar. Wouldnt have known if it wasnt for the bartender (male) blurting it out to the other bartender (female) confirming he doesnt know how to mix the drinks. More to tell but Ill stop there, average at best. Overpriced premade drinks, get them IF you can lol

Great times.

It was cool. Drinks werent great, but werent too bad.

Green tea shots my fave

Great bartender. Awesome atmosphere and drinks for a respectable price. I love it here.

2$ draft beers for happy hour is pretty great!

Had a great time.....

If you are looking for something a little different this is the spot. Not just another downtown bar, its a hidden gem. Im in the service industry and its where I go after work to wind down. It is super laid back, always some fun shenanigans happening, great drinks, and an amazing staff.

I love this place

Its ok.... Most of the visitors are college age adults. Very crowded and a little space venue. Its more like a club than a lounge.

Atmosphere, nice people, special drinks

So fun great enviorment

The BEST place to grab a cocktail! Also a fun place to dance on Friday and Saturday nights. Great vibe!

Enjoy the $5 drinks between Monday through Saturday

I may or may not have been too drunk to remember the specifics, but there were irish car bombs, good music, dancing and a hot girl from NYC. SO fun!

My girl works here on the weekends great place to hang with friends smoke free environment

Love to be outside watching everybody enjoying downtown. Great bartenders

The music, but it can be way too crowded sometimes.

Best Bar In Memphis! Great drinks, friendly staff, and laid back atmosphere. Perfect place for starting the night, finishing the night, or just hanging out all night.

Good drinks and awesome dj

Great small venue with a classy crowd. Love their new decor. Drinks are good choose your bartender wisely. I had 1 guy give me half a shot in my drink and the girl may of put 2 shots in my drink. I tipped the girl way more because I tasted jack with a splash of coke like I like it. I think guy bartenders tend to choose their friends and hook them up but women tend to know how to get a good tip. Put enough alcohol so they can taste the alcohol in the drink. I limit myself to only 2 drinks so if Im paying as much as it would cost me to buy the alcohol and have enough to drink for a month at home for 2 drinks I want to taste the alcohol and get my moneys worth. Also all the tables had VIP reserved on them so we couldnt find a table and even got there at 10 pm. When I asked about a table they said they were reserved but I know for a fact they usually arent reserved they are held for owners, managers or employees friends or family to have a seat. My father in law used to manage here so one of those reserved tables were usually ours until he left. We ended up leaving because we couldnt get a seat and we went to local and had an amazing time sitting in a booth. We spent over $300 that night at local. Sorry silly you lost that money by not having enough space for regulars you got about $80 from us while we stood up waiting for a table to empty or an empty table to never have anyone sit at. As an owner I would fall on the floor to know how much I lost from simple things like opening up a table for an hour thats not really reserved. You can make more money if your reservations have time slots. That may help your bar since you want to offer reserved seating you loose money during those hours you dont have enough room to accommodate customers due to empty reserved seats and they go down the street and spend their money somewhere else with open seats. It is getting a little snobby and clicky in here now. I dont know if we will return after experiencing being customers without the perk of being allowed to sit at a table. If you know someone there you can sit down if not you will stand the entire night and get your feet stepped on.

Seriously we thought this place would be awesome but its got a great atmosphere, just so annoyed with our service. Walked around awhile just to decide we wanted to go to the silly goose and came inside thinking oh, yeah this will be awesome then the bartender ran out of vodka while fixing my drink and literally didnt bother opening another bottle to finish it and just added mixer to finish the drink. Then put my boyfriends in a bigger glass. Im a great very experienced bartender and bar manager. I know how it works and he screwed up. Fix your staff and make sure they know how to do their job is all Im saying. This is a bar where you just wanna drink beer so you dont get screwed over !

The bruch was amazing! I loved the drinks, atmosphere, and the incredible breakfast choices! HIGHLY recommended! Such a memphis gem!

Beautiful setup. Would be great for a low-key birthday party or event. Limited drink selection IMO.

Cool atmosphere, nice place for drinks. Food menu looked good but was only there for cocktails

Sip & go. They also have food too.

Didnt even have a cocktail menu. Wont be back. Bartenders are on their cellphones

Its not all backed up until they needed to do a good cleaning but the staff was friendly

Good atmosphere and great bartenders!

Mixed crowd, chill vibe, good drinks

I havent been to the silly goose since I was 21 I am 29 and I plan to go there on Valentines day with my significant other when I did go years ago I truly enjoyed myself the atmosphere was exactly what I needed no one fighting my life was not feared and me and my family had an amazing time...

Good drinks, loud!

Love to come here before an event at the Orpheum - location is fab and atmosphere is a delight... I do admit that Im disappointed the menu changed (bring back the Thai meatballs, please?)

One of the best friendliest bars downtown...I enjoy the people and atmosphere every time I visit. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, bartenders, and great owner... If you have not visited this awesome bar, PLEASE do!! Tell them Sed the Entertainer sent you...

Doorman is rude, this is the second time he has been awful to my husband and me. The place itself was fun for a younger crowd. We will not return.

Friendly bar staff more than happy to give suggestions/let us taste drinks. Tried to go back the next night to a high door charge, though

Restrooms are not clean. Bartenders are unfriendly.