Restaurant of the Month: Martha's 22nd Street Grill

South Bay Events presents its pick of the month for September 2011!

The passing of Labor Day Weekend sends many different signals to Americans, some return to school, others re-focus on their career and some of us simply begin to construct another three-day weekend. The South Bay tends to breathe a sigh of relief for the summer crowds have by now thinned out and started plotting excursions for the upcoming holidays. That's why September’s Restaurant of the Month is a gem of a local spot because it maintains its cozy, beach charm all year long and is always a go to breakfast spot to take friends and family.

Martha’s 22nd Street Grill truly exemplifies a South Bay lifestyle. Walk, jog, or ride your bike along the strand to Martha’s because parking is minimal (and metered) in this residential hamlet of Hermosa Beach. The atmosphere is forever casual and is often the starting point to remedy a hangover or fill up on carbohydrates in anticipation of an active beach day. Put a name on the list if it’s a weekend, a 15- minute wait time is standard for breakfast at Martha’s.

Patio seating is highly recommended even if the sun is too hot, just bring some sun screen and a doggy bowl if required, the vibe is dog friendly at Martha’s. Lie back in a rickety white chair and order any entrée served with a poached egg, the yolk is sure to run whether it’s cooked the Benedict or Florentine way. Signature dishes include the French Toast and corn-meal pancakes and there is a diverse array of egg scrambles sure to quell the hunger of any egg head. The service is average but the scenery is splendid; the sea breeze makes a breakfast at Martha’s taste better than most.

Martha's is located at 25 22nd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA. The phone number is (310) 376-7786.