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

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Long Beach / Catalina? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Nick's on 2nd

4.9

4.9 (2853)

$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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CarrieVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great service, great food, great time! We had a wonderful experience and will be sure to be back soon!

J. Trani's Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (856)

$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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Rachelle

Dined 1 day ago

We love the food! And service. Get the steak, new calamari, Sunday past and bread pudding

Olive and Rose

4.8

4.8 (140)

$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!

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Richard

Dined 2 days ago

Great flavors, nice decor. The services was friendly!

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Experience

Olive & Rose Summer Pool Party

Queensview Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (1787)

$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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Matt

Dined today

Great dinner, food was excellent.m, service was top notch

The Steak Library

4.8

4.8 (95)

$50 and over

Meat

San Pedro

About the restaurant

The Steak Library is a premium steakhouse operated by a seasoned meat distributor with over 23 years of experience.
Founder Kengo has supplied top-quality meats to restaurants across the U.S., building trusted partnerships with carefully selected ranches. His mission: to bring more smiles through exceptional meat.

We serve USDA Prime beef, authentic Japanese Wagyu including Kobe beef, and American Wagyu—carefully selected by a true meat expert.
Our modern, luxurious space is perfect for special occasions and romantic evenings.

To maintain a refined atmosphere, we kindly ask that children under six not be brought into the restaurant.
We also request that toys not be used at the table.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Debbie

Dined on May 18, 2025

Food was amazing just wish location was better. My husband commented a few times that he did not enjoy looking out to a parking lot and PCH

L'Opera

4.9

4.9 (2763)

$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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Jim

Dined 7 days ago

L’Opera has an ambiance that makes me feel like I’m in a fine dining establishment in Europe. Scott our server and sommelier is a great asset to this establishment. Scott really took his time to guide our food and drink pairing! Try the veal, seriously. Excellent food, drink and ambiance. Thank you!

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Trani's Dockside Station

4.9

4.9 (257)

$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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Craig

Dined on May 9, 2025

Second time eating there, loved it the first time, loved it even more the second time, can't wait for the next time - food, service, vibe, all of it!

Sushi Nikkei - Belmont Shore

4.9

4.9 (127)

$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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JasonVIP

Dined 1 day ago

We go hear all the time and try something new every time we go. Their Ceviche is the best in town and their Sushi is one of a kind. Keep coming back and keep being pleasantly surprised. Service is amazing and the restaurant is spotless. Will always go back

555 East

4.8

4.8 (6866)

$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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Fernando

Dined 1 day ago

Great service and excellent food all around looking forward to going back

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Popular dish

T-Bone

Popular dish

Teriyaki Filet Mignon Tips

Popular dish

Filet Mignon Cobb

Marlena

4.8

4.8 (193)

$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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ReneeVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Our family went for Father’s Day, the food was delicious from the burger to the lemon ricotta pancakes.

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Experience

Dinner :9+ Guests Prix Fixe Menu $95 per person

Experience

Weekend Brunch 9+ Guests $45 per person

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