Memphis Soul Cafe & Bar

(714) 432-7685

2920 Bristol St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 33.6765 -117.8875

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Memphis Soul Cafe & Bar

MEMPHIS SOUL CAFE & BAR

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In Short – The small tavern is elegant despite its divey exterior. Inside, a bartender mixes up stiff drinks for regulars while couples cozy up to warm heaters on the candlelit patio. Memphis' menu is more Southern-inspired than authentic Southern, but appetizers alone go well with cocktails. Start with Zuni frybread--a down-home pizza made of cornmeal and topped with roasted poblanos peppers, corn, jack cheese and creamy pesto sauce--or crispy Southern crab cakes with smoky tomato sauce. The California influence is evident in the blue-corn chicken salad made with cornmeal-crusted…

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/21/08

chill spot

by bmickp

DJ's are really good. food is good (get the meatloaf) The crowd is a bit Emo, but mostly a mix. always fun

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/11/07

After Hours Only......

by georgie_porgie

I've eaten at Memphis, frankly it is not good

... but......

Come by on any given friday night or saturday night....... and it's totally different experience.... good "house" music.... great crowd everyone is friendly not everyone is pretty but there to have a good time.... if you drink and dance this is good spot once or twice a month... some regulars some new faces...

  • Pros: Music, people
  • Cons: small
2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/12/07

ok after hours but never go for food or service

by dtashman

i went there for brunch once and it took our waitress 15 minutes to take a drink order, then my 5oz glass of oj came out five minutes after my girlfriends. and then our meals came out separately as well. not only that but our waitress was this awful red head who made us feel as though we were wasting her time. after we ate we went to sit at the bar because we thought it might be quicker to get cocktails, our bartender was awful. she poored really weak drinks and had the nastiest attitude. i've been there for the night life scene and the music is good and there are some cool people but never ever eat there, every waitress is angry and unattractive and they can't seem to do their jobs properly.

  • Pros: good after hours
  • Cons: service

The Details on Memphis Soul Cafe & Bar

Where to Sit:

Patio dining is romantic but chairs are very uncomfortable. For date night, opt for a cozy corner banquette.

What to Drink:

Wine starts at $6 a glass and glass selections are limited. Opt for the bevy of full bar options instead.

Category:

Restaurants

Cuisine:

Southern & Soul

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