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2920 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626

714-432-7685 

http://www.memphiscafe.com  

2920 Bristol St. Costa Mesa CA 92626

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  • Southern
    Sun 10am-9:30pm, Mon-Wed 11am-10pm, Thu-Fri 11am-10:30pm, Sat 10am-10:30pm
    $$ $$
    All Major Credit Cards, cash
  • Delivery, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Wheelchair Accessible
    Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
    Live Entertainment, DJs
    Full bar
  • Not Necessary
    Lot Available
Description

The "soul" in the title isn't misleading, but it's worth noting that the food at the mini-chain's darker, cozier, original location is as carefully thought-out as it is deeply felt. Catfish and po'boys will satisfy no matter who's in the kitchen: The fried catfish bears a perfect ratio of juiciness to crunch, and the po'boy dribbles onto your shirt the exact amount of horseradish mayo the cooks intended. The cornbread, made by the Gypsy Den next door, packs an irresistibly crumbly sweetness. If there's a special that sounds good, order it. The minds behind Memphis have figured out that that if they keep the best stuff limited-time-only, curiosity will keep you coming back-not that you wouldn't do so whenever a cornbread craving strikes.








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  • ocfooddiva
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    | fullerton, CA | 23 Reviews

    Buttermilk Fried Chicken served with mashed potatoes, mustard greens, and surrounded by andouille country gravy. I have heard tales of this famous fried chicken and am honored to have finally tried it. The coating was perfect. The collard greens were the best I’ve ever had with a slight sweet flavor. The country gravy was creamy, buttery, and added a nice touch to the mashed potatoes and chicken. The gravy would also be good on buttermilk biscuits! Thumbs up, way up!

    Pumpkin Chocolate Bread Pudding was custardy with a melty chocolate goodness. The crème anglais was fantastic by a adding a velvety, creamy blanket of flavor to the bread pudding. It’s been a long time since I’ve had bread pudding this good. Thumbs up, way up!

  • acaciawould
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    | Anaheim, CA | 1 Reviews

    Four words... Blue corn chicken salad

  • Kim777
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    | Aliso Viejo, CA | 8 Reviews

    Small place, but the food is great!

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  • 2012 | Best Happy Hour

    For $20, you can buy a veritable three-course meal, plus a cocktail, at Memphis Cafe's happy hour. From 3 to 6:30 p.m. daily, the sweet, stylish, southern-comfort restaurant and bar offers up its tastiest plates starting at $5 apiece, with cocktails starting at just $4. Here's our game plan: Begin with the Zuni flatbread, topped with sage pesto, corn salsa and pepper jack cheese; followed by the chicken and shrimp gumbo filled with okra, sausage and rice; and then the pulled-pork sliders... More »

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People Who Like Memphis Soul Cafe

Dinner Menu
Appetizers
$12.75
Southern Crab Cakes
herb salad, smoked tomato beurre blanc
$10.75
Steamed Mussels & Clams
trinity, chicken andouille sausage, white wine-tomato broth, grilled baguette
$9.75
With Barbecued Chicken $11.75
Zuni Flatbread
sage pesto, corn salsa, pepper jack cheese
$10.25
Pulled Pork Sliders
spicy slaw, hawaiian bun, house made barbecue sauce
$12.25
Cajun Trio
of cornmeal fried prawns, grilled andouille sausage & blackened diver scallop, mustard greens, pepper-honey sauce
$10.50
Smoked Chicken & Brie Quesadilla
avocado-corn salsa, lemon-herb salad
Soups & Snacks
Cup $4.95
Bowl $8.00
Down Home Gumbo
smoked chicken, shrimp, okra and chicken andouille sausage, steamed rice
Cup $4.00
Bowl $6.00
House Made Soup Of The Day
ask your server for todays selection
$5.75
Fried Okra
jalapeno tartar sauce
$7.00
Popcorn Shrimp
alapeno tartar sauce
$4.50
Matchstick Fries
house made barbecue sauce & ketchup
$5.75
Hush Puppies
jalapeno tartar sauce
$5.75
Sweet Potato Fries
chipotle aioli
Salads
$7.25
Half $5.25
House Salad
candied pecans, avocado, jicama, tomatoes, herbs, sherry vinaigrette
$6.00
Half $4.00
With Grilled Chicken $10.00
Half $7.00
Caesar Salad
garlic croutons, romaine, parmesan, eggless anchovy & garlic dressing
$10.00
Half $6.50
Goat Cheese & Beet Salad
arugula, roasted garlic vinaigrette, yam chips
$12.00
Half $8.00
Blue Corn Chicken Salad
corn, pepper, avocado, camala, pepper jack cheese, cilantro-lime vinaigrette
$10.00
Half $6.00
Baby Spinach Salad
tomato, hard boiled egg, roasted oyster mushrooms, apple wood smoked bacon, onion strings, honey-dijon
Specialties
$17.50
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
mashed potatoes, mustard greens, andouille country gravy
$16.25
Southern Meatloaf
haricot vert, mashed potatoes, aged cheddar, red wine gravy
$16.75
Southern Catfish
blackened or cornmeal fried, hoppin john, mustard greens, roasted jalapeno tartar sauce, hush puppies
$12.50
Popcorn Shrimp Tacos,
flour tortillas, chipotle aioli, pepper jack cheese, corn salsa
$19.50
Shellfish Jambalaya
dirty rice, manila clams, p.e.i. mussels, gulf prawns, smoky shrimp broth
Seasonal Market Selections
$15.00
Fried Green Tomato Salad
barbecued prawns, bibb lettuce, pearl onions, heirloom grape tomatos, warm bacon vinaigrette
$23.75
Seared Dayboat Scallops
cajun creamed corn with smoked ham, fried okra, green chile grits
 
Harris Ranch, Block Cut
$22.00
New York Steak
oasted pee-wee potatoes, heirloom grape tomatoes, purslane oyster mushroom sauce
$19.25
Marys Free Range, French Cut Chicken Breast
potatoes au gratin, charred baby broccoli, whole grain mustard-thyme beurre blanc
$19.75
Sauteed Rainbow Trout
wilted baby spinach with golden raisins & pine nuts, crispy potato cake, charred lemon-creole mustard sauce
$19.75
Prairie Farms, Pork Rib Chop
aged cheddar polenta, braised red cabbage, dried cherry-balsamic reduction
 
Market Fish Selection
ask your server for todays seasonal presentation
$16.50
Grilled Asparagus
melted brie crostini, corned potato hash, heirloom grape tomatoes, roasted tomato broth
Burgers & Sandwiches
Garden Burger Or Turkey Burger Patty Available On Any Burger
$11.75
Soul Burger
angus chuck, pepper jack cheese, chipotle aioli, house made barbecue sauce, matchstick fries or house salad
$155.75
Bison Burger
cranberry mayo, red onion, gorgonzola cheese, sweet potato fries
$10.75
Garden Burger
dressed bun, tomato, onions & pickles, matchstick fries or house salad
$11.75
Memphis Po Boy
choice of blackened or fried shrimp or catfish or grilled chicken andouille sausage on baguette, fully dressed, horseradish mayonnaise, matchstick fries or house salad
Sides
$3.95
Mashed Potatoes
$3.95
Hoppin John
$3.95
Steamed Rice
$3.95
Mustard Greens
$3.95
Mashed Potato Pancakes
$3.95
Matchstick Fries
$3.95
Black Eyed Peas
$3.95
Fried Baby Spinach
$4.95
Seasonal Vegetables
$4.95
Cup Of Gumbo
$4.95
Green Chile Grits
$4.95
Sweet Potato Fries
$4.95
Cajun Creamed Corn
$4.95
Hush Puppies
$4.95
Dirty Rice
$4.95
Fried Okra
$4.95
Mac & Cheese
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