Welcome to the new Flames site
Flames is a family kitchen in the heart of the Memphis University District — charcoal-grilled Mediterranean food made the way Sami grew up eating it. Generous, fresh, and always made to order.
Sami came to Memphis with the flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean and one belief: that great food doesn't need shortcuts. What started as recipes cooked for family became a University District staple — the gyros, the charcoal kebabs, the sauces made fresh every morning.
Today Flames is still run like a family kitchen. Every plate is built to order, every pita is warmed fresh, and every guest leaves full. It's Mediterranean cooking with a Memphis welcome.
Kebabs and shawarma grilled over live coals — never a flat-top shortcut.
Sauces, falafel and salads prepped fresh every morning, in-house.
All of our meat is 100% halal, from trusted local suppliers.
A family kitchen where every guest is welcomed like one of our own.
Dine in on Highland St, or order pickup and delivery through UberEats. We'll have the coals hot.
Live coals, not gas. It’s the smoke you can’t fake and the reason regulars keep coming.
Halal meats, produce prepped daily, and sauces made in-house — never from a bottle.
A neighborhood table where you’re greeted by name and sent off full.
The best way to know Flames is to pull up a chair. Find us in the University District at 546 S Highland St — or start with the menu and order ahead.
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