From the restaurant's website:
"We invite you to be our guest at Restaurant Iris, where Chef/Owner Kelly English will provide you with the finest of dining experiences. Whether indulging in his Oysters three ways, a "Knuckle Sandwich", or a dessert made just for you, one is sure to reap the benefits of Kelly's rich culinary background. Kelly infuses his endless creativity and passion for food into each dish, as he is constantly searching for new and local ingredients. Experience Restaurant Iris, simplicity at its most elegant."
Full bar. Serving dinner Tue–Sat. Sun brunch 11 am–3 pm. Closed Mon. One of Food and Wine magazine's Best New Chefs of 2009. Voted Best Restaurant and Best Chef in the 2009 Memphis Flyer readers' poll. Voted Best New Restaurant, Best Service, and Most Romantic Restaurant in the 2009 Memphis magazine readers' poll.
"Chef/owner Kelly English opened his casual fine-dining spot in the former La Tourelle house less than three months ago, and word of mouth has already made it improbable that you'll get a table if you walk in without a reservation even midweek. There are many reasons. English, who worked under renowned and James Beard award-winning chef John Besh at three of his New Orleans restaurants – La Provence, Lüke, August – and ran the kitchen at Besh's N'Awlins in Tunica, is probably cooking the most creative dishes in Memphis today."
– Jennifer Biggs, The Commercial Appeal (four stars), July 22, 2008