Bass Pro Shops

The Uncle Bucks grill inside is something that is close to extraordinarily bad. The waitress took 7 minutes to even notice that we were seated. To which she admits that she didn’t even notice us till the hostess told her we wee sitting there. Once the food arrived, plates wee extreme hot, which means it was sitting under heat lamps. 4 of the 5 meals were not hot or even close to warm. As a first time visitor I will not be back. Horrible.

We went bowling and tried dinner. Lovely setup –and the space is great. Wait service and timing of food was extremely slow. It was a Tuesday evening and not that busy but not deserted either. Not an experience we would repeat. We bowled for an hour and almost gave up on food before it came. And had to scrounge up silverware because waiter disappeared even if he was friendly.

I’m not into the great outdoors, but what a nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon. This place is really nice. I did find something in the BBQ section & kitchen gadget area that I purchased. It was nice to stroll around looking at the displays and the fishes swimming. We didn’t pay the money to go to the top, just felt based on what others said its a bit over rated. If you have young children I think they would enjoy seeing all the interesting things and trying the food samples that were out :)

Overall the store is awesome! I have to admit, Bass Pro is one of my favorite places to visit. Every store has different types of animal or fish or birds on display. Some people might say, one bass pro is the same as the other. Well, those ppl aren’t looking hard enough.
We got there a little late, 9pm to be exact. Almost all of the restaurant were closing so we didn’t get to enjoy any of the foods. Since so many people were raving about the Sky High experience, well, I have to try it to see for myself. The highest free-​standing elevator was pretty cool. You can see the interior of the store in different perspective. As far as customer services, I got it, we made it there an hour before closing, no one else was in line. I was asking the elevator attendant a question about the restaurant upstairs and she was answering with randoms answers… I was like excuse me? This B was on the dang speaker phone talking to her Boo or something! To the point she wasn’t even paying attention to us or the radio call from her co-​worker. So Rude, customer service, just lost a star.
We got upstairs, walked around the restaurant to view the city and the water… well, it’s just that. Nice and breezy, but you really can’t see much. The large fish tank in the restaurant looks pretty cool. However, they were closing soon, so we didn’t have to me to enjoy the view or beverages.

This place is pretty cool, even if you’re not into the outdoors.
They have several shopping areas — clothing, kids toys, household goods, to name a few — that are easy to explore.
The giant aquarium is cool to look at, as are the ponds surrounding the walkways.
We didn’t go on the elevator ride but I have been told once at the top, you have a great view of the city.
The only reason for a star off is because the wait time to eat at the restaurant was an hour and a half at 1:00 pm. REALLY?

As a store, it’s a great location. Nothing different that another Bass Pro Shops with the addition of a hotel, restaurants, bowling alley, observation deck and being in, or having taken over, the Memphis Pyramid.
It’s a semi-​must see in Memphis because beyond a store it’s a hotel with a lookout point on the top for $ 20. One way to get a good view of the city and fascinating to see a hotel in a store.
Otherwise it’s the same as any other Bass Pro Shop.

Inside this shiny pyramid is the biggest selection of hunting and fishing gear. Its a lodge on steroids. It’s the Disney World of fishing rods, camo clothing, shoes and everything in between. There’s a 6 lane bowling alley, a restaurant w. Aquarium and several indoor ponds full of trout, bass. There’s an elevator to the top of pyramid where there’s another restaurant but the price to get there is $ 10. I think that’s kinda steep for a ride up to a restaurant. The super thin crust veggie pizza is surprisingly good for $ 13.

I am not a person who would ever need to go to Bass Pro Shop for any reason, but as this was a huge deal for Memphis and there are so many neat things inside, we did decide to take our littles there once all the major hullabaloo died down. It was fun for the kids to watch the fish and the alligators, and walk through the «caves» and see all the neat little things inside. We also did the expensive bowling and elevator ride, and we ate in the restaurant downstairs. The restaurant was nothing to write home about, and it was overpriced. But we can say we visited, and we don’t have to do it again.

It’s a really big store. It’s a really big store. It’s big!
The elevator is pretty cool, but the fact that it costs $ 10 per person for a ride is just silly. There is a restaurant up there that looks more upscale than the one downstairs (don’t eat at the one downstairs… Uncle Buck might kill ya!!). (will do a separate review on THAT scene shortly…)
So, it’s an interesting experience — lots of stuff and it’s air conditioned (which is a major plus in the 108 degree index madness).
If you do spring for the elevator ride, there are some cool views of the city from the top of the pyramid.
Frankly, I’m happy that Bass took over this space. It was sad to know that this place was unused for so many years. I heard that this location is expected to bring about a million extra tourists to Memphis per year.
Go Memphis!

For the worlds largest store it is impressive to see what they did to the inside of this place. They could have even done more as so much space is unused. Compared to other Bass Pro shops this is clearly the most unique I have seen. With the fish swimming by the boats and very large aquariums. Bowling ally and hotels rooms within the building. They have more than one restaurant and prices were reasonable.
For $ 10 you can ride the largest freestanding elevator to the observation deck and bar. $ 5 discounts if before 4pm, I’m not sure if that is everyday. If you stay at the lodge I think the lift tickets are included. Not sure if it’s less for having dinner there but the food looked great that I saw being served. They had live music starting up around 7pm when I was there too. Nice Memphis Blues band. But what an incredible view of the river and city from the two different decks.
Plenty of boats to see inside and some in the water, 4×4, Arctic cats, etc. same large gun collection of brands on sell. Everything you can think of is in the place.

Just found out they have a gun and archery range and thought I’d try it out. We had a blast. There are only 3 lanes so it’s tight but we went late so there was no one there. It was difficult to navigate and find information on how to do it and where exactly to go. And they would not answer the phone. But once we got there it was fun.

There’s always too much going on at Bass Pro Shops but this specific store was majestic. It’s massive and located in a giant pyramid which is pretty cool. They have everything you could ever dream of buying when it comes to the great outdoors AND they have an area where you can view alligators! I thought that was super cool. If you’re in Memphis and like outdoorsy things, you have to make a trip here. We came during the weekend and it was super crowded but I suspect that this place always seems to be crowded. Lots of fun things to see!

Located on the riverfront in downtown Memphis, Bass Pro’s Pyramid will be the first building you will see when crossing into Memphis. For anyone who lives and breathes the great outdoors, Bass Pro Shop Shops is your ultimate destination. This location is a combination Hotel (Big Cypress Lodge)/restaurant and retail outlet all in one. The Pyramid was the former home for the University of Memphis and temporary home for the Memphis Grizzlies Basketball teams, but became an afterthought once the FedEx Forum completed construction. An extra clause by the Grizzlies, to relocate to Memphis, also caused the demise of the Pyramid. No other concert could held/​hosted there. The FedEx Forum received all future contracts going forward. The Pyramid closed its doors in 2004.
The transformation from arena to Bass Pro flagship store is a true work of art! The Pyramid is 535K Sq feet. It measures 28 stories from floor to the top apex. It boast the nations tallest free standing glass elevator. The price is $ 10 (per person) to ride to the top where you will arrive at the observation deck overlooking 360 deg view of the city. I declined this option and just was a «Gazer» like everyone else (LOL).
There are multiple specialty shops inside that are not found in your average neighborhood Bass Pro shop. This includes: Beretta Fire Arms Gallery (1 of 7 in the world), Ducks Unlimited Water-​fowling Heritage Center, Red Head Archery Pro Shop, General Store Fudgery, a shooting and archery range, bowling alley and multiple water displays that include alligators, ducks and of coarse the bass fish swimming freely. I had never seen a fish/​tackle department with so many fishing rods in one place. Fisherman will truly think they are in heaven coming to this department :) The 2^nd floor boast outdoor wear and guns/​ammo and cross bows you can imagine! I did not eat at Uncle Bucks Fishbowl and Grill, but the prices range from $ 14 and up. Overall, great job designing this real estate into a very nice addition to downtown Memphis landscape!

This is the famous Pyramid in Memphis skyline and it was built orginial like a civic center but that didnt’ work out so Bass Pro shop purchased it and made an awesome store to enjoy with live animals like a mini zoo also. Free to walk around and take photos and enjoy, but remember leave money in the car because you will be shopping in here… very nice location

Local or just passing through town this is a fun place to visit. One of if not their largest store it has a lot to do and see inside. Of course if you actually need some redneck supplies they have about everything you could ever want or need.

So much hoopla about this place, it was just meh when I visited. Bought some candied pecans and fudge. Just a overstocked version of the one on Sycamore View. The one in Nashville is about the same! But hey who am I, never hunted a day in my life! And Animal Planet is about as close to nature as I get!
Shrugs…carry on

The Pyramid location is a fantastic showcase destination if you are shopping for fancy outdoor gear. If not, it’s a cool novelty, one that wears off kind of fast in my opinion.
The Lookout at the top of the place is a bit of a miss. Yeah, the view is awesome, but the unfortunate restaurant and bar patrons must endure the mobs making their way to the two observation decks. I felt sorry for them. It also doesn’t make sense that people visiting the restaurant or bar have to pay the same as everyone else to board the elevator. There ought to be some consideration given to these patrons! The menu needs some help as well. It is pretty weak for such a primo piece of eating and drinking real estate. I spoke with one of the team members that said management is aware of the challenges and is still trying to sort out what to do with the place. I say turn The Lookout into a hot downtown destination restaurant.
The rest of the place makes for a pretty awesome sight on a first visit. I’d like to try the hotel sometime, and I hope they decide to do something really cool with The Lookout — that would keep me coming back.

This Bass Pro Shop has got to be one of best Pro Shops in the country. The design alone sets it apart from their other stores. It looks very similar to the Luxor casino in Vegas.
All the usual Bass Pro Shop items can be found here from rifles, kayaks, camo gear, fishing gear, etc. But this shop takes it so much further… restaurant, arcade, bowling alley, fudge shop, hotel, gun range, another restaurant on the rooftop, over half a dozen huge aquariums, and of course taxidermy.
This place is ginormous. It’s over 500,000 sq ft. It’s like a mini mall. Honestly this was one of our favorite places in all of Memphis. The kids really enjoyed bowling here and there is just so much to do and see here. This is a great new addition for Memphis.
As far as Bass Pro Shops go it doesn’t get any better than this one. This is the gold standard. Oh did I mention that they sell camo recliners? Need I say more?! Love this store!

PRETTY. FREAKING. COOL. YA’LL.
If you haven’t been to the Pyramid yet, what are you waiting for?! This is no ordinary shopping trip. In fact, we spent most of our afternoon on a Bass Pro adventure. I arrived expecting to take a peak and buy a tent… little did I know I would find a fudge shop, alligators, pet accessories, more camping equipment than I knew what to do with (and some really helpful staff to carry my heavy tent to my car!) and a bowling alley bar. After perusing around, trying on some clothes and shoes, and purchasing some camping gear, we grabbed a drink in Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and ended up inviting friends to drink and eat dinner!
Like I said, pretty freaking cool! Go. NOW!

Totally floored when I walked in here. I remember looking at old photos that my dad had taken when the Pyramid was first being built way back when. To think that the sole purpose of it being built didn’t last that long and the building probably remained vacant longer than it did open for the Tiger Games. I honestly don’t know the time lines — but they were probably pretty close of it being open as long as it was closed.
Bass Pro is a heaven-​sent to Memphis on multiple levels.
1. Creating new jobs and new revenue for the city,
2. Reviving a historic building that was left in disarray with no purpose has now been re-​purposed.
3. Bring back the livelihood of downtown. Memphis has always gone through spurts of where the city tries to keep certain things alive in the downtown area, but they don’t always last as long as they should are expected. I think Bass Pro will have some longevity.
4. Memphis needs a Redneck Disneyland, and Bass Pro has fulfilled that void. It needs to exist in this city. Bottom line.
With all things stated above, I feel that it truly has found a real purpose here in Memphis.
It has tons to offer outside of just sporting and hunting stuff. It has the tallest freestanding elevator in the world that you can ride to the top for $ 10. It will take you to the observation deck where you can walk out onto an outlook that will give you a 360° panoramic view of Memphis, the Mississippi River, and of course Arkansas.
At the top, they also have a full service bar and light bites restaurants. Prices are quite outrageous for Memphis standards and are comparable to what I’d pay living in Washington DC for dining out at a nice place. I’ve attached photos for you to see what I mean.
Bass Pro also has a full functioning hotel and bowling alley along with a couple of sit down food places. I didn’t venture to these parts, but they are visible from the center of the Pyramid.
If you’re truly into this sort of stuff — it could take you hours to walk around and gain the full experience. I was in here for a total of an hour walking in to walking out. My only intention was really to go to the observation deck up to which I was happy to accomplish.
Redneck’s wet dream and hunting enthusiast’s paradise. Come one and come all!

Lots of things to do! I visited here with my family over the holidays and had a chance to bowl. It was a lot of fun and my niece and nephew enjoyed the atmosphere in the bowling alley. There’s a vast selection of outdoor items from cloths to guns and even a shooting range on the second floor.
The downside:
Parking is a hassle. especially if it’s raining.
Restaurant wait times seem to always be 45 minutes even if there are many open tables.

Pretty cool and unique Bass Pro in the Pyramid, formerly home to the professional NBA team before they moved to the new FedEx Forum.
If you’re a Bass Pro fan, it’s a great stop. The interior is super cool with lots of water displays, merchandise, fudge shop, etc. You can also pay extra to take a ride to the top of the Pyramid to the observation deck and check out all of downtown Memphis.

Huge selection of products. Parking may be difficult.
They also have a hotel inside.

So you first see this huge Pyramid which lets be honest at first looks strange and out of place but so cool that you just want to go in and explore. As you walk into this place, it has a cabin lodge feel to it as there’s wood everywhere. Once you go thru the turnstile, yes they have a turnstile as if you are entering a theme park (it’s free to enter,) you see different areas as it is a big place.
This location carries quite a lot of merchandise from guns, knifes, clothes, boots, etc. You name it, I am sure they have it. Besides that they have a place you can buy amazing fudge. Cookies and cream fudge was delicious!
I mean really it’s a store that has stores inside. For attractions they have a beautiful aquarium, live alligators that you can watch, and an elevator that goes up to the observation deck. It also has two restaurants inside and a hotel as well as a bowling alley.Yes. that’s how big it is lol
If you haven’t check it out, you need to!

I am not a lover of everything Bass Pro or everything this company does or stands for but this is an amazing example of one. It has a bowling alley, a restaurant, a hotel, live alligators, etc. It was a lot of fun to walk around here on Thanksgiving day when there wasn’t much else open. Any kind of outdoor equipment and apparel you can think of. Nice shoe department. There was a cute stand in the middle selling fresh cinnamon nuts, fudge, etc. There was a little furniture department with camouflage recliners because if your body is covered in camo why wouldn’t you want it on your chair too? Even if this kind of store bores you this one is something to see.

I love checking out Bass Pro Shops so I was very excited to see this one. We walked in and my kids went crazy when they saw the water all along the walk way. My little one would spend all day checking out the fish. My boys could not figure out where to go next to check some type of wildlife inside. We walked along the lower level first, and I was very pleased with the large selections of clothing, shoes, and active wear. I really wasn’t expecting a little sun glass hut inside. Once we walked the lower level we decided to venture up to the second floor. I am not an outdoor hunter so I cannot honestly comment on what all they offer for hunting and fishing. It seemed like they did offer a huge selection in each department though.
Our final stop was waiting in line for the world’s tallest free standing elevator. I was ok until about ²⁄₃ of the way up… I am not a heights fanatic. But, once we walked into the sky deck café I was in love. I love the artistic/​rustic décor of the bar! We had to check out the observation decks and take our pictures. (You can get a great panoramic shot of the Mississippi and Memphis skyline). We enjoyed our tea and waters that were complimentary with our ticket purchase and sat down to relax before piling into the elevator to make our descent down.
I definitely recommend taking a trip to see this. You can shop, eat, observe all in one neat location. =)

Impressive experience. Just take a look at the photos. I will list some of the attractions: Live animals, arcade, hotel (yes there is lodging), sit down restaurant and an observation deck that looks over the entire city.
This place is Bass Pro Shop meets tourist attraction. I recommend bringing the kids. They can take photos with Santa and see live alligators.
Friendly, easy to find staff. Prices are exactly what they should be. The prices are not rock bottom but they are reasonable.

This is Tennessee biggest Bass Pro Shop. This pro shop structure is different than most of Bass Pro Shop. The Building shape like pyramid. You just wonder American company ready to do business in Egypt in Tennessee. Or not. Nevertheless, this is cool building that is similar to the pyramid in Vegas.
Inside the pro shop, they have bowling aisles, restaurant, general store, hotel. This is go out of the way of regular Pro Shop. They have typically fishing items, apparel, hunting and camping gear. But to go up the observation tower on the top of pyramid need a fees.
The outside look awesome. Their parking lot hosting event when we were there. Inside they also have the electronic shooting range for children game. I join in for a round with son. Try to be quick draw McGraw for a day but got beat by him with total score.

Me and my girlfriend visited one Thursday afternoon, so it was pretty slow and we got to check the whole place.
This place is massive. The parking lot is big and the outside is nicely decorated. The inside is spectacular. You can see the hotel along with exhibits and get a brochure as you go in. There is a cool arcade shooting range right by the entrance which we enjoyed. The fudge shop is also cool and different. That’s about it in the main store. The fish are mostly the same and get old fast. The ducks are mostly sleeping in this little part of the store, and the alligators look sedated and sad in this little enclosed space by the elevator. The rest is only enjoyable as a one-​time novelty or if you get into this kind of stuff.
We paid the outrageous price -$ 15 per person– to go up to the restaurant up top. You can’t eat unless you get in a long line, but they’ll let you sit at the bar, and of course, go outside and enjoy the view. Great spot for photos. We sat at the bar and had a couple of drinks. The prices are OUTRAGEOUS, and drinks were meh. The bar only has 4 food options, none of which was particularly attractive.
All and all, we had a mildly entertaining time, but I see no reason to ever go again. I’d give it a 3.5÷5.

Very neat store! So much to see inside, you could spends hours literally! Glad to see the building being used! We did take the ride up to the top. My advice is to go up after 11am when their restaurant opens.