Memphis at the Beach
Food:: Community::Culture

A group of Manhattan Beach locals embarked on bringing a little bit of the Soul to the beach by partnering with the Memphis Group, the Costa Mesa, California based restaurant outfit. A stunning new-look, Memphis At The Beach Café and Bar encompasses a fresh social dining experience for everyone and will open at the end of June 2009. The totally rebuilt space includes a 110 seat dining room, lounge, and bar geared to Manhattan Beach goers and families. 

Located one block from the pier in downtown Manhattan Beach, Memphis at the Beach offers casual lounges and a beautifully lit bar greet fresh-from-a- swim sun-lovers; and double as a mature atmosphere for cool tunes and a deliciously satisfying experience.  And as days melt into nights, guests can kick back and enjoy the perfect social space as the room transforms its state-of-the-art lighting into an entirely new mood. 

Designed by Poon Design Inc, both the interior and exterior of the restaurant will be spectacular and fresh for Manhattan Beach. Mindful of green building practices, Poon Design Inc are designers of large scale public projects throughout southern California as well as funky venues such as the award winning Chaya Downtown. The outside of Memphis Café features beautiful shades of blue and green glass surrounded by lush green organic faux grass with interiors warmed with eco-friendly high design furniture, wheat board panels and booths, low VOC paints, cork bar with recycled scrap metal resin bar top, low flow amenities, LED lighting, as well as utilizing recycled bags and biodegradable take out containers.  Large glass doors will open and invite a cool breeze during hot summer days.
 
Stroller friendly dining spots cater for local families who can enjoy weekday lunches, or coffee and breakfast during the weekends. They welcome guests to casual beachside dining, which flows freely from inside to outside and takes place throughout the day and well into the night. 

Distinctly gourmet Southern food, Memphis’ menus showcase fresh produce and premium seafood and meats selected exclusively for the restaurant, appeal to beach-going, and health loving Manhattan Beach goers. Memphis combines authentic Southern cuisine and contemporary classics. Breakfasts are delectable offering crawfish omelets, southern eggs Benedict, pancakes and French toast. Some menu items provide full Southern comfort while others are more health conscious with a little “comfort” on the side and the children's menu features loads of good food such as healthy grilled chicken, steamed vegetables and fresh fruit parfaits.

The perfect place to host friends, family or for a couple’s night out, Memphis At The Beach café and bar offerings have been developed with attention to every detail of the experience. Opening for guests in late June, the team is dedicated to leading the way and setting a benchmark for casual elegant dining, by providing stand-out hospitality and service for locals, and guests from all over the country.

Memphis At The Beach Café and Bar is located at: 1142 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 T: 310.545.5405 

Hours of operation: m-thurs lunch & dinner 11:30 am till 11pm - F lunch & dinner 11:30 am till 12 midnight - Sat breakfast, lunch and dinner 8 am till midnight - sun breakfast, lunch and dinner 8 am till 11pm

Owners: Tracy Stickney, Manhattan Beach residents, Kevin Barry, Hermosa Beach resident, Chris Bredesen and a host of local investors in partnership with the Memphis Group Corp.