3rd & Fernwood
Sieben Inc
An absolute gem! The oxtail meatloaf was an unexpected delighttender, full of rich flavor, and finished with a glaze thats truly to die for. The smashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, braised greens, deviled eggs, and cornbread delivered a perfect balance of textures and bold, satisfying taste, 3-cheese Mac was decent. But, the SHAVED GREENS salad? A standout surprise. Atmosphere and food left nothing to be desired. While there were a few small delays, the service was warm, and our order arrived quickly and piping hot. The complimentary warm nuts were a charming touch. Cant wait to return!
Mo Graham
Attended a private event here. Loved the decor and ambiance. The owner was very personable and made us feel welcomed. I love that their food is unique and good. The owners are from Memphis and add their unique twist to their menu that is a stand out from the norm. Great spot for brunch, date night, or just a nice evening out. They have a speakeasy room that's cozy and would be a great rental for a small birthday or private event.
Keith O'Herrin
Great food in a beautiful space, overlooking a greenway with lots of natural light. Servers were slow and distracted on their phones, but pleasant. Food came out fast once ordered. Really enjoyed the oxtail meatloaf and the pan seared trout. Mac n cheese was gooey and flavorful. Greens were flavorful. Field peas mash with beans was very good. Cocktail was average. Bread pudding and homemade ice cream was great, good texture, not overly sweet. We would come back here again.
Jennifer F
Oftentimes fusion restaurants create loud dishes with contrasting flavors and a confusing ambiance. However, 3rd and Fernwood is not your average fusion restaurant. Everything about this restaurant is cohesive, intentional, and cozy. The interior design is warm and inviting. The staff were kind and attentive. The menu is a beautiful collection of comfort dishes from across the African diaspora with influences from the Southern U.S, Senegal, Haiti, NYC, etc. The seafood salad was the best we had ever tried. If youve ever been to a Collier restaurant, then you know they fry everything to perfection and this establishment was no exception. The dirty grits were full of flavor. The oxtail meatloaf blew our minds. The only note we had on the food was that the pikliz was missing the habanero/ scotch bonnet element. 3rd & Fernwood is a 9.5/10 in my book. Congratulations to Seth & the Colliers on another fabulous restaurant.
Michelle Pierce
I was looking forward to trying this restaurant, as I am a fan of their other concepts. I was excited to be able to book a reservation for 6 for Father's Day just a few days before. The reservation was for right when they opened. We arrived a few minutes before they opened and opted to wait outside. The scenery is beautiful and perfect for family pictures. Right when they opened, we went inside and were promptly seated. The decor is nice with lots of natural light and a beautiful mural on the wall. Our server was very patient and answered all of our questions about the menu. She explained that they were still going through a soft-opening. This was helpful as there were some hiccups along the way. For starters, after she went to submit our order, she let me know that the dish I had requested wasn't prepped yet and would take a long time. I opted to choose something else. Everything that we tasted was delicious. However, the food did not come out all at once. In fact, most of our party had finished their entrees before others received theirs. Some items never arrived at all. Chef Collier did come around and speak to us directly. He also sent out some complimentary dishes and adjusted our bill to make-up for the issues, which was very much appreciated. I can't wait to go back once they have worked out the kinks of the new opening. That mushroom burger is still calling my name!
