Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Long Beach / Catalina

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Queensview Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (1671)

$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

OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing staff, excellent food, great atmosphere and amazing views

Gaslamp - Music + Bar + Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (569)

$30 and under

American

Long Beach

About the restaurant

IF YOU CAN'T FIND A TABLE HERE...PLEASE CALL THE VENUE DIRECTLY! (562)596-4718...

LONG BEACH'S PREMIER LIVE MUSIC VENUE and RESTAURANT
THURSDAY - COUNTRY NIGHT with LINE DANCING
FRIDAY - 80's with KNYGHT RYDER
SATURDAY - CONCERTS featuring the TOP TRIBUTE BANDS and TOURING NATIONAL ACTS
SUNDAY - BRUNCH with LIVE MUSIC

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Our first time at Gaslamp for Knight Ryder. Great place. The whole place was having a great time. We will be back.

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 7 days ago

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

Sushi Nikkei - Belmont Shore

4.8

4.8 (112)

$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.

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Adel

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

It was a very friendly place with great food selection. Very accommodating to our needs. Very friendly staff recommending great food from the menu. The food was very tasty and amazing.

BO-beau kitchen + roof tap

4.6

4.6 (857)

$30 and under

French

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Downtown Long Beach, this casual eatery offers California-French comfort food and an urban-style "roof tap" beer garden.

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Tess

Dined 7 days ago

Great service and ambiance. Hubby didn't love the cioppino.

Rokka Grill and Whiskey Bar - Bellflower

4.6

4.6 (68)

$31 to $50

American

Lakewood / Bellflower

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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karla

Dined 7 days ago

Beautiful decor and ambience with outstanding service. We sampled several dishes from appetizers, salads and main courses and all were served hot, flavorful and aesthetically pleasing.

The Bamboo Club

4.6

4.6 (340)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Long Beach

About the restaurant

The Bamboo Club is a one-of-a-kind neighborhood restaurant & Tiki bar located in Long Beach, CA. The Bamboo Club serves a mix of both modern and classic century-old Tiki cocktails, alongside the weekend brunch, daily lunch and dinner, and late night menus featuring Polynesian-inspired and Asian-style dishes. With an interior designed by award-winning Bamboo Ben Bassham, The Bamboo Club reflects the laid-back sensibilities of tropical Tiki culture while welcoming one and all with extensive booth and bar seating, outdoor tented seating, and a private patio to escape from the everyday. While the concept maintains the Tiki culture at heart, it turns into a lively watering hole for Long Beach music fans after dinner hours, when local live musical performers and vinyl DJs take the stage and the crowd jams out to everything the local music scene has to offer. A Tiki bar reflecting the heart of and soul of Long Beach, The Bamboo Club is located at 3522 East Anaheim St. in Long Beach.

Top review

Robert

Dined 4 days ago

I really love the look. Very cool place for drinks I love the moco loco but Brined Chicken was not as good. Fries were good and the bread pudding was good but took long to get it.

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Popular dish

Thai Tea Brined Chicken Sandwich

Popular dish

Huli Chicken Sandwich

San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach

4.4

4.4 (1412)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Long Beach

About the restaurant

This new location is over 10,000 sq feet with seating for over 400, located right on the Alamitos Bay marina with stunning sunset views! Enjoy fresh seafood to take home or have it prepared on site as one the Fish Market’s World Famous Seafood Trays! Located right off of PCH and 2nd Street near Naples and Belmont Shores, we are centrally located and freeway friendly making your visit an easy find!

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Markvip

Dined 1 day ago

First time at this location. Only one bartender on duty on a Friday night and service was slow even though there wasn’t much of a crowd there. Unfortunately, they could not accommodate slide adjustments to an order and substitutions. Food was all right, but nothing to write home about. Our waitress Vanessa was attentive and wonderful though probably overworked.

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4.2

4.2 (2064)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Long Beach

About the restaurant

At the heart of our culinary philosophy is an unwavering commitment to make every meal an extraordinary experience. Fuego-which is Spanish for fire-is a spirited celebration of the coastal cuisines of Mexico, Latin America and South America.

With a vibrantly colored indoor-outdoor dining room overlooking panoramic views of downtown Long Beach and the historic Queen Mary, Fuego is an amazing restaurant in Long Beach CA that specializes in mariscos (fresh seafood). Also featured is a generous array of antojitos (appetizers), as well as tacos, tortas and entrées by award winning Chef Victor Juarez.

The bar serves premium tequilas-the largest selection in the region-that may be sampled at the bar along with handcrafted margaritas and other signature cocktails.

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Budvip

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

A great find near the cruise terminal with outstanding service ( Thanks JR ) limited but adequate selection of brunch items and libations ! We would visit again ! Only downside traffic can be standstill on cruise days if you don't pay attention to your directions .

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Kalaveras - San Pedro

4.0

4 (74)

$30 and under

Mexican

San Pedro

About the restaurant

Kalaveras is a unique fast casual concept with vibrant colors, art, music, and culture of a time honored tradition – El Dia de Los Muertos. A blend of innovative urban mixology, Latin American culinary classics, tribute to well known Hispanic artists, and nothing but buenas vibras!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

Always a good time at kalaveras. Food was great drinks even better.

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