DINING OUT

WAHLBURGERS WILD

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the first-ever

Wahlburgers Wild has officially opened inside Memphis’s 32-story Bass Pro Shops Pyramid. With direct access to Big Cypress Lodge, this “wild” location is the first Wahlburgers in Tennessee and the first of its kind with the restaurant chain.

The popular casual dining concept founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Executive Chef Paul Wahlberg features unique menu items that complement the wilderness lodge theme found inside Bass Pro Shops’ destination retail stores.

Emphasizing high-quality, delicious food, Chef Paul’s recipes stem from family favorite dishes that were a staple in his childhood, with some new added twists. Guests can expect a backcountry retreat when dining at Wahlburgers Wild with everything from gator bites and venison chili to bison burgers and venison bratwurst. Diners can also enjoy frothy house-made shakes for dessert. Served in a rustic setting that celebrates the untamed beauty of nature, Wahlburgers Wild is a destination for fishing, boating, hunting and camping enthusiasts or anyone looking to embark on a vibrant culinary adventure.

Executive Chef Paul Wahlberg says “We’re so excited to bring Wahlburgers Wild to Memphis and look forward to working with everyone at Bass Pro Shops to deliver an incredible experience to our guests.”

Envisioned by noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris, who has been referred to as the Walt Disney of the outdoors, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid is located inside a  massive, transformed  sports arena on the banks of the Mississippi River in Memphis. In addition to a  vast assortment of outdoor gear, the Pyramid includes an “underwater” bowling alley, wilderness-themed hotel Big Cypress Lodge, nearly 600,000 gallons of water features, a cypress swamp with 100-foottall trees, the interactive Ducks Unlimited  Waterfowling  Heritage Center, and a breathtaking glass-floored cantilevering observation deck at the top of the 32-story steel structure that offers one-of-a-kind views of downtown Memphis and the Mississippi River. 

The 130-seat restaurant occupies 2,900 square feet inside the Pyramid and is now open for lunch and dinner. Menu items are also available as a room service amenity for guests staying at Big Cypress Lodge. In addition to room service, Wahlburgers Wild will be available for hotel  catering events, and boasts a private elevator directly to the lodge for guests. The restaurant joins Big Cypress Lodge’s three current overthe-top dining options: The Lookout, Fishbowl and Mississippi Terrace. 

“Wahlburgers Wild will continue to help set Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid apart as a world-class destination for everyone who loves the outdoors,” says Morris. “With a grand opening on track for later this year, we couldn’t be more excited to share this incredible concept with our customers and guests.”