Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Long Beach / Catalina

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Updated October 05, 2024

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J. Trani's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (787)

$31 to $50

Italian

San Pedro

About the restaurant

On a typical Friday night at J. Trani's Ristorante, a visit to the dining room reveals a host of family and friends and the bar is bustling with a crowd that can only be described as enthusiastic.

Top review

Marciavip

Dined 2 days ago

Love their food, and the service tonight was excellent!

CaliChilli

4.8

4.8 (377)

$31 to $50

Indian

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Chef Mural Manjunath has received four consecutive Michelin stars for his modern take on Indian cuisine. He took an innovative approach by blending traditional Indian flavors with Southeast Asian cuisine to deliver a truly unique experience. At Cali Chilli, we hope to bring you a similar experience through an Indian twist on traditional American dishes.
Located across Heartwell Park in Viking Way, a few blocks from Carson & Bellflower Blvd Cali Chilli boasts intimate and cozy seating, and some outdoor seating to enjoy the weather, perfect for any occasion.
Butter Chicken Pot Pie, Chef Mural's take on traditional Butter Chicken, Vindaloo, Chef's Signature cut filet mignon are among the favorites.

Top review

Shannon

Dined 5 days ago

Always a great experience! The staff is amazing! We’ll be back!

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Popular dish

Butter Chicken Pot Pie

4.9

4.9 (2613)

$30 and under

American

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Classic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails & an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment. Our intimate restaurant features a chic island bar, walls of glass and a spacious covered patio, perfect for people watching. Our exhibition kitchen highlights the talents of our passionate culinary team.

Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive memorable experiences.

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Cesar

Dined 5 days ago

Great dining experience and food was delicious, will definitely be coming back for more.

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Popular dish

The Prime Rib Dip

Popular dish

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

Popular dish

Warm Butter Cake

Thai District

4.8

4.8 (692)

$30 and under

Thai

Long Beach

About the restaurant

First and only in Downtown Long Beach Modern Thai, very authentic in taste and ingredients. Features northern style, street food in a hip and modern decor.

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Toddvip

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

Service a bit slow, appetizer never arrived, decent food overall. I would give it another try.

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Popular dish

Green Curry

Sushi Nikkei - Bixby Knolls

4.8

4.8 (156)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Chef Eduardo Chang Ogata brings Peruvian flavors and elements to traditional Japanese Sushi. Sushi Nikkei on Bixby Knolls received Michelin plate on 2022 and 2023.

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Roberta

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

Great food and service.....2nd time there in 2 weeks....did not disappoint

Heritage

4.8

4.8 (700)

$50 and over

Californian

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Heritage is family owned and operated by Chef Philip Pretty and sister Lauren Pretty. Our lively indoor dining room was built in 1922 as a craftsman house. Walk inside to an open kitchen, request bar seating to watch us cook over a live fire Santa Maria grill. Located in the Rose Park neighborhood of Long Beach on the corner of 7th & Saint Louis Ave. Heritage Restaurant uses sustainable meat & seafood, and Farmers Market produce. Growing our own produce at Heritage Farm right up the street. Certified blue, green, and maintain a zero-waste kitchen. One red and green star Michelin awarded. We serve a tasting menu only. We politely decline modifications. Please specify all dietary restrictions/allergies when booking your reservation. Our menu is seasonal, and subject to daily changes.

Top review

Carolvip

Dined 2 days ago

Much better attention to details. Service was attentive and professional. Food was excellent.

Queensview Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (1672)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Queensview Steakhouse, located on the third floor of Parkers' Lighthouse, is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings from 5-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday evenings from 5-10 p.m.

The Queensview Steakhouse serves upscale Southern California cuisine and features Prime steaks, chops, lobster, and fresh grilled seafood.

Listen to the sounds of local jazz artists --nightly-- This venue offers a 360 degree view and is arguably one of the most romantic rooms in Southern California.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing staff, excellent food, great atmosphere and amazing views

Trani's Dockside Station

4.7

4.7 (180)

$31 to $50

Seafood

San Pedro

About the restaurant

Trani’s Dockside, is a new waterside restaurant launched by one of the port town’s best known restaurant families. The restaurant was able to hold a soft grand opening on May 16, the 98th anniversary of the opening of the original Trani’s Majestic Cafe that opened in 1925 in downtown San Pedro.

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Ellen

Dined 2 days ago

We sat at the bar. It was great! We were well attended to. The food was incredible (oysters, tuna, yellowtail, broccolini, lobster pasta)

The Steak Library

4.8

4.8 (51)

$50 and over

Meat

San Pedro

About the restaurant

The Steak Library is a steakhouse run by a long-standing meat dealer with over 23 years of experience. Founder Kengo has been supplying the highest quality meat to restaurants throughout the US for many years. With a passion for meat and a professional eye, Kengo has partnered with numerous carefully selected ranches. His goal was to increase people’s smiles by offering the best meat possible. At The Steak Library, you can enjoy the highest quality Japanese beef, carefully selected Black Angus beef, and Australian beef chosen by the discerning eye of a meat dealer. The restaurant’s interior is a modern space full of luxury, perfect for special occasions or dates. The chef is a meat specialist who charms customers with cooking techniques that bring out the maximum flavor of the meat. In addition, the staff strives to provide the best hospitality to customers and make their time comfortable. The Steak Library will continue to pursue the best meat to see the smiles of our customers.

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Masoudvip

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food. But very overpriced. only guests in the restaurant which I believe has to do with the price

555 East

4.8

4.8 (6435)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Long Beach

About the restaurant

With an ambiance from yesteryear, an award-winning wine list and a menu built around hand-cut and dry-aged steak, 555 East has been one of Southern California’s most talked about steakhouses since 1984. Discover the flagship American steakhouse in Long Beach that makes any occasion special. Private dining capabilities also available.

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Angela

Dined 2 days ago

We had an amazing time!! Best food of our trip so far! Service was great! Friendly and an awesome time!!

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