Opening hours
Open now · closes 3:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Local time in Memphis: 2:01 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (901) 525-7948 to confirm.
About Automatic Slim's
Automatic Slim's is a Southern restaurant (US) you'll find at 83 S 2nd St in Memphis, Tennessee. It is one of 406 places to eat and drink we list in Memphis. Expect moderate prices, around $15–30 per person.
Automatic Slim's is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
The menu we have on file lists 55 items across 7 sections, including Starters, Soups and Salads, Entrees, Encore, and Sides. You will find options like Wiseacre Beer Battered Wickles Pickles, Fried Salad, and Surf -n- Turf.
Service options include outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid parking lot and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (901) 525-7948 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Southern Restaurant (US)
- Address
- 83 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103
- Phone
- (901) 525-7948
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 55 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Southern restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for Southern restaurants in Tennessee
Based on 5 menus with 152 priced items from Southern restaurants in Tennessee, the median menu item costs $11.99, and half of all items are priced between $3.99 and $14.99.
Calculated from 5 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
- University students
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Automatic Slim's there are 40 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 65 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (13), American (6), Cafes & Coffee (6), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (6).
Competition is light: 1 other Southern restaurant (US) is within a mile. The closest is Itta Bena, 0.2 mi away.
19 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodHuey’s< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexMargaritas< 0.1 mi
- EuropeanChez Philippe Memphis< 0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanTexas De Brazil< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeTamp and Tap< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Southern restaurant (US)
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Automatic Slim's's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Is Automatic Slim's open on Sunday?
Yes, Automatic Slim's is open on Sundays: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Where is Automatic Slim's located?
Automatic Slim's is located at 83 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103.
What is the phone number of Automatic Slim's?
You can call Automatic Slim's at (901) 525-7948.
Does Automatic Slim's offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Automatic Slim's offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Automatic Slim's?
The typical price range at Automatic Slim's is $$ per person.
Does Automatic Slim's take reservations?
Yes, Automatic Slim's accepts reservations.
Is Automatic Slim's wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Automatic Slim's open late?
Yes – Automatic Slim's is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Automatic Slim's?
There are 65 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Automatic Slim's. Nearby options include Huey’s (< 0.1 mi), Margaritas (< 0.1 mi), and Chez Philippe Memphis (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Southern restaurants near Automatic Slim's?
1 other Southern restaurant (US) within a mile. The closest is Itta Bena, 0.2 mi away.
How much do Southern restaurants in Tennessee cost?
Based on 5 menus with 152 priced items from Southern restaurants in Tennessee, the median menu item costs $11.99, and half of all items are priced between $3.99 and $14.99.
