For three generations, the Rendezvous has been in the alley, downstairs, behind 52 South Second in downtown Memphis. The City of Memphis named the alley Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous Alley.
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or follow the directions below.
Rendezvous Hours
Tuesday – Thursday: 11am – 9pm
Friday & Saturday: 11am – 10pm
Rendezvous Hours
Tuesday – Saturday
11 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Memphis, TN 38103
From the Airport
From the airport grounds or the rental car lots, follow the signs for I-240 Downtown. Follow the I-240 loop about six miles around to Union Avenue (Exit 30). Turn off and follow the signs for Union Avenue West. Go on Union about 1.5 miles. After you pass Autozone Park, Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous Alley will be the first alley on the right side between B.B. King Blvd. & Second Street. Please see below for suggested parking.
From East Memphis
Take Walnut Grove/Union all the way downtown. After you pass Autozone Park, Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous Alley will be the first alley on the right side between B.B. King Blvd. & Second Street. Please see below for suggested parking.
From Nashville
Take I-40 all the way around Memphis. Just before you get to the river, exit at Second Street/B.B. King Street (Exit 1a). The ramp will merge you with Second Street. Go about nine blocks and turn left on Monroe Avenue. Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous Alley will be the first alley on your right, between Second Street & B.B. King Blvd. Please see below for suggested parking.
From Arkansas
Take the I-40 bridge across the river and turn off at Front Street (Exit 1). Turn right on Front, then go about five blocks and turn left on Monroe Avenue. Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous Alley will be the first alley on your right, between Second Street & B.B. King Blvd. Please see below for suggested parking.
From the Trolley
If you’re riding the Main Street Trolley, get off at the Union Avenue stop and head east (away from the river) down Union. Use the sidewalk on the north side. Cross Second Street, then follow your nose left on Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous Alley. Our door is on the left, right past the Holiday Inn.
VALET PARKING • $12.00
To make it easy on you, the Rendezvous has contracted with a VALET service.
- Central Parking
171 Monroe Avenue (corner of Third & Monroe), this garage is the closest, only a few steps from our door, but also priciest. - Commerce Square Parking
1 Commerce Square (enter garage on Union Ave between Second St & Main St), 1 block from our alley. - Parking Can Be Fun
79 Union Ave (between Main St & Front St), 2 blocks from our alley. This garage is a favorite of locals because they do not raise prices during special events. - Peabody Place Blues Garage
150 Peabody Place (between Second & Third Street), 3 blocks from our alley. This garage is a good option if you’re planning on visiting Beale Street after you dine with us. - Toyota Center Garage
195 Madison Ave (at Third Street), 1 block from our alley.
Restaurant Hours
Tuesday - Thursday: 11am - 9pm
Friday & Saturday: 11am - 10pm
Address
52 S. Second Street
Memphis, TN 38103