One of the major trends of the last year was the upscaling of dining options at malls. New developments added luxurious restaurants and old ones renovated to compete with them. Tin Roof Bistro was about five years ahead of the curve, having opened in 2009 with a wood burning oven, eclectic menu, high-end bar, and two comfortable patios. The place has been a haven for shoppers and locals ever since. Go there for lunch and you’ll see the business suit crowd, moms with kids, and a wide assortment of citizens enjoying inventive meals. It doesn’t feel like a mall restaurant at all, and that’s why it’s popular. Tin Roof would attract customers wherever it was located. 3500 N. Sepulveda #100, (Manhattan Village), Manhattan Beach. (310) 939-0900.
