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

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Olive and Rose

4.9

4.9 (113)

$50 and over

Bistro

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Founded by sibling duo Chef Philip Pretty and Lauren Pretty, Olive & Rose is a culinary destination born from their shared passion for exceptional food and genuine hospitality. We'v reimagined the dining experience as a neo-bistro, where classic French techniques with a twist meet vibrant flavors that are unmistakably Californian. Each dish tells a story of flavor, texture, and creativity—a reflection of Chef Philip Pretty’s entire culinary career.
From sourcing local, seasonal ingredients to minimizing food waste and reducing our environmental footprint, we’re proud to continue the sustainable dining legacy of our sister restaurant, Heritage, by incorporating green certified and green Michelin star practices into our operations.

Our dining area is a covered patio, please dress accordingly.

We are reservation only, please call if you have any difficulty booking online. We look forward to hosting you!

Top review

Don

Dined today

We had the pork chop and the halibut, both excellent. Also loved the desserts.

Nick's on 2nd

4.9

4.9 (2811)

$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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GregVIP

Dined 7 days ago

As always Nicks is amazing. Great service, food, and drinks!

J. Trani's Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (850)

$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.

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David

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Great place for a date night with the wife. She had a blast, which means I had a blast.

Queensview Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (1765)

$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.

Top review

Matt

Dined today

Amazing experience, our waitress Chelsea was fantastic and super kind and helpful she recommended the crab cake for appetizer and it was the best dish we had all night definitely would recommend.

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Experience

Mothers Day Brunch

Sushi Nikkei - Belmont Shore

4.9

4.9 (126)

$31 to $50

Sushi

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 recognition on 2022 and 2023.

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Dr RobertVIP

Dined 5 days ago

One of the most unique sushi places this little place you would think would just be every day Sushi but by far it’s not every dish was amazing but the way to help you out, they know their courses they know their food and that sake was that was amazing also

Marlena

4.8

4.8 (173)

$31 to $50

Italian

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Driven by Seasonality + Local Ingredients – Our kitchen artfully balances Italian + Mediterranean culinary traditions with unexpected wood-fired flavors meant to transport your senses.

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KathleenVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Everything about our dinner was perfect. Our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable and charming. His recommendations were spot on. The pace of dinner made the experience just right. We will all return soon.

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Experience

9+ Guests Prix Fixe Menu

Experience

Wine Maker Dinner - La Sabilla

L'Opera

4.8

4.8 (2746)

$31 to $50

Italian

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Celebrating over 35 years of award winning classic & modern Italian cuisine! Owner Terry Antonelli believes in a warm and elegant approach to fine dining. Chef Walter Cotta shops at local farmer's and produce markets throughout the week to insure the best quality ingredients. Our pastas, raviolis, bread, sauces and desserts are homemade. His menu also includes a number of vegan and gluten free items that are sure to please all palates. For dinner or a private event, L'Opera is a must!
Zagat rated L'Opera as one of the top Italian Restaurants in the United States; Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence since 2005; Southern California Restaurant Writers Golden Scepter, 5 Star Award, Golden Bacchus, Sommelier of the Year 2005 & 2016, Server of the Year, and Restaurateur of the Year Award Winner.

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GlennVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The white linen tablecloth ambiance, outstanding service and dinner menu never disappoint. However, the addition of a new musical group has increased the noise level.

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4.8

4.8 (92)

$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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Shanna

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

For the quality of food, it was worth it. From walking in the door till leaving everything was excellent. The weight staff was great.

555 East

4.8

4.8 (6800)

$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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Jeff

Dined 1 day ago

Food and service was Amazing! Great place for a nice quiet lunch!

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Popular dish

T-Bone

Popular dish

Teriyaki Filet Mignon Tips

Popular dish

Filet Mignon Cobb

Trani's Dockside Station

4.9

4.9 (256)

$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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Robert

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

Great food! calamari was amazing!! Sandwiches were great!

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