Southern California Restaurant Design Group, a division of the IFE Group, was established in 2014 to offer full turnkey services to the restaurant industry. We serve all aspects of a commercial kitchen design project, including design services, food service equipment, and full installation services. We work with owners and chefs to translate their vision into a space that is attractive, efficient, and code adherent. With offices in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Houston and Tampa, SCRDG offers cutting edge solutions to the restaurant industry both domestically and worldwide. Southern California Restaurant Design Group has the expertise to make your restaurant dreams a reality.
Southern California Restaurant Design Group is proud to supply clients with superior commercial kitchen design services. We showcase several of our completed projects to illustrate our dynamic capabilities. Projects include major national chains such as Habit Burger, local multi-operation designs like Urban Plates, and specialized independent concepts like A Crystal Cove.
Take a moment to look through what we have to offer for your next kitchen design project.
Los Angeles, CA
Zankou Chicken
Los Angeles, CA
Zankou is a Los Angeles favorite for over 40 years, their signature rotisserie chicken and garlic sauce are customer favorites. SCRDG’s worked with Zankou with a goal to give the long term brand a new way to assemble their plates that allowed for no crossover between the cooks line to the service side of the line. The team accomplished this by designing a center island chefs counter with multiple pass areas for each menu category. We also designed an open area preparation station that can be used on all four sides to cut down the labor in producing Zankou’s signature Kabobs and other chicken dishes.
Los Olivos, CA
The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern
Los Olivos, CA
A generations old destination, made famous by cult classic Sideways, The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern dates back to 1886, when a Swiss immigrant named Felix Mattei built the tavern as the primary stagecoach stop between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Always a community hub, the 19th-century water tower still serves as a landmark. Southern California Restaurant Design Group got involved with this project with a goal of reducing the overall cost of the kitchen and bar while still maintaining top quality equipment. Leaning on their relationships, SCRDG was able to source equipment and adjust the design to fit the project’s budget. After a Covid-related pause, in 2022 SCRDG resumed work, being diligent to maintain the historical building’s structure and finishes. In addition to The Tavern, SCRDG was excited to support the property’s three new venues. The Barn is a full catering kitchen with an employee lounge in the basement. The Shed is an outdoor pool bar with full food service. And Gin’s Tap Bar is an outdoor space for dining and private events featuring a brass 14-faucet beer tap showcasing local beers.
Hermosa Beach, CA
Starbird Chicken
Hermosa Beach, CA
Account Executive, Mike Johnson teamed up with Starbird Chicken’s construction team to open the concept’s first Southern California location. SCRDG procured all equipment and managed the installation of it. The team also coordinated final walk-thrus, last minute vendor relations, and assured the team was ready for final inspections and able to open on schedule.
Oxnard, CA
Wagon Wheel Brewing Co.
Oxnard, CA
Southern California Restaurant Design Group was excited to assist Oakwood Communities, Inc. in their development of the new Wagon Wheel Brewing Co. in Oxnard, California. The SCRDG team procured all the foodservice equipment and handled the installation, start up and project management for the new concept. Director Scott Lang and his team were were also able to adhere to the tight budget by bringing value engineering expertise to the project. The team was also proud to procure all equipment and install within the owner’s timeline.
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West Hollywood, CA
DRAKE’S
West Hollywood, CA
Southern California Restaurant Design Group partnered with Built Inc. Construction to develop Vandelay Hospitality Group’s new project in West Hollywood – Drake’s. The SCRDG team handled startup, project management and procurement of all the foodservice equipment, walk-in coolers, exhaust hoods and management of the installation including refrigeration, ductwork and exhaust/MAU fans. Additionally, SCRDG was able to provide cost and time- saving alternatives on some of the specified equipment allowing all procurement and installation to be completed on time.
Los Angeles, CA
MelrosePlace
Los Angeles, CA
With an iconic name and address, MelrosePlace is a restaurant and rooftop lounge with panoramic views of LA. This was an interesting project for SCRDG’s team as the space is a compact, three-story building. Additionally, with an extensive menu, the chef needed a variety of equipment including a combi-oven, broiler, open burners, fryers and a “mise en place line” to handle the many accoutrements. Account Executive, Robert Read, was able to source and oversee installation of all equipment, maximizing kitchen efficiency. The team was also able to design the indoor bar utilizing existing decor elements and create a portable bar area on the rooftop, perfect for summer nights.
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