Cynthia W.
1/18/2026
Fried catfish. OMG. Amazing. There were 4 of us and we got 3 orders of this. Best fried catfish I've ever had. Perfectly crispy and tenderAnd we had one gumbo. And the banana fosters bread pudding...
Memphis Cafe
$$
Closed
(2,066)
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2920 Bristol St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Memphis Café is a Costa Mesa neighborhood mainstay in the heart of the SOBECA district. Soon after opening in 1995, Memphis Café received a 5 star review from LA Times food critic, Irene Virbilla, and has continued to earn critical acclaim and a loyal following ever since. Classically trained Chef and co-founder Diego Velasco has created a distinctive gourmet interpretation of Southern comfort classics with signature dishes such as the Down Home Gumbo, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Seafood Jambalaya and seasonal specials sourced locally with naturally raised meats, seafood, poultry and produce. The roadhouse style bar at Memphis offers both classic call and crafted cocktails along with carefully curated beer and wine list. Open 6 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinne.
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4.0(2,066)
Betty G.
12/14/2025
Our office recently had our happy hour here. Memphis Cafe deserves a 5-star rating for their HH foods and services. We had Laura as our main server and she was AMAZING! She was able to take care...
Juan B.
12/9/2025
Memphis Cafe is quickly becoming one of my favorite breakfast spots. It is a nice cozy breakfast spot that has some great outdoor seating. A must-try is their fried chicken and waffles. The...
Christopher R.
12/27/2025
I was on a work trip and was looking for a place to eat for dinner. I saw this place on yelp and saw their happy hour menu. When I entered the restaurant I was greeted by staff. Staff were...
Robert F.
10/5/2025
This place is such a throwback for me as my wife and I had just started dating and had first visited when it opened nearly 30 years ago, and coming back now reminded me exactly why it's still so...
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