Massive Entertainment Complex Opening in High Point

HIGH POINT, NC — Smitty and Pearl’s is in construction at 211 Lindsay St, High Point, NC 27262, with co-owner Mark Penley telling Business Debut the team expects to begin soft openings in late summer.

The project is led by Mark Penley, his wife, Courtney Penley, and partners Kathryn and Chris Harrell.

What to Expect

Smitty and Pearl’s is positioned as a restaurant and entertainment destination with three distinct concepts operating inside the same overall complex. Penley described it as an upscale take on the family entertainment center category, with a focus on food, cocktails, and service.

“There’s going to be three different spaces, three experiences, three restaurants, three bars, all operating out of the same kitchen,” Penley told Business Debut.

Menu and Vision

The first concept is Umbo, an oyster-focused seafood restaurant on the first floor to the right. Penley said Umbo will center on an oyster bar with seafood dishes such as crab legs, along with indoor-outdoor dining designed to be used year-round.

Above Umbo on the second floor will be Siren Lounge, a darker, more intimate space designed for cocktail hour, dinner service, and private events. The concept leans into a nautical theme and is positioned for date nights, rehearsal dinners, and corporate gatherings.

“It’ll be a little more dark and moody,” Penley told Business Debut. “The menu’s going to be more tapas and shareables, think hot-stone wagyu right there at the table.”

On the first floor to the left will be the Smitty and Pearl’s wing, which Penley described as more of a sports bar and late-night destination with a full menu that includes items like flatbreads, smash burgers, and wings, alongside entertainment offerings including arcade games, 10 lanes of duckpin bowling, karaoke, and a beer wall.

The space is also expected to host live music and watch parties, including Carolina Core FC matches and NFL Sunday Ticket programming.

Opening Timeline

Construction is ongoing, with drywall work underway. Penley said the project’s temporary certificate of occupancy date is currently scheduled for August 5th, followed by soft openings. The team is targeting an opening in September.

Hours

Penley said Siren Lounge is expected to operate during cocktail hour and dinner, including private events. Umbo and the Smitty and Pearl’s wing are expected to be open for lunch and dinner, with late-night hours planned for Thursday through Saturday. Exact daily hours are to be announced.

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