Culture, sophistication and refined French-Asian cuisine have made downtown institution Chez Philippe one of the most celebrated restaurants in the South. The famous Peabody Hotel lobby, with its fountain full of ducks, is home to the beautiful and elegant restaurant — one of the few in the Mid-South to receive a Mobil Four-Star rating — where Reinaldo Alfonso holds the reins. Take a global culinary tour with one of Alfonso’s special World Dinners, or order specialties such as the crisp lobster cigar with Thai chili sauce or venison loin with juniper berry sauce, caramelized cipollini onions and Roquefort puffs. Fabulous desserts include house-made ice creams and sorbets. Jacket required. Full bar with extensive wine list. Serving dinner Tue–Sat. Closed Sun–Mon.