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

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!

J. Trani's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (858)

$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

Marie

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

I love Trani’s! Exceptional menu selections and wonderful service. It’s as if the servers and kitchen actually care!

Tarantella on 4th

4.9

4.9 (45)

$30 and under

Italian

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Experience the taste of Italy at Tarantella on 4th, your go-to spot for authentic Italian cuisine.

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Joanne

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Beautiful patio with twinkling lights and talented musical guest. Chef came out to go over the chef’s specials’ with us to top off the evening with family. Everyone loved the ambience!

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 on Jun 21, 2025

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

The Bamboo Club

4.8

4.8 (395)

$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.

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Alen

Dined 3 days ago

We love Tiki Bars and now knowing we have one in our backyard we are so happy. Came on a Friday night and it was lively. This place had a great vibe and cool tiki ascetics. Well before we arrived I called to advised them we were running about an hour late, the gentleman said no problem and will do their best since it was a Friday night. When we arrived a nice table was reserved for us. Not long after the same gentleman I spoke with earlier came and greeted us and made sure we were good, his name is Jason and was the hospitality manager and he was awesome. He really went above and beyond to make our experience a great one. The drinks we ordered were on point. Painkiller, Singapore Sling and USO Monroe was all awesome and tasty and we felt good afterwards. The bartenders were attentive even though it was busy. And the drinks were consistent. Definitely recommend this spot if you like a good Tiki bar.

Gaslamp - Music + Bar + Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (592)

$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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Ronald

Dined 7 days ago

Kubis band is wonderful. Food is excellent. All in all, a bargain.

Tokyo Noir

4.7

4.7 (140)

$30 and under

Speakeasy

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Tucked behind El Barrio Cantina in Long Beach, Tokyo Noir is an intimate 25-seat speakeasy with a side-alley entrance and world-class cocktail program, co-concepted by restaurateur/founder Jesse Duron and acclaimed mixologist Kevin Lee. As the only certified Ice Master outside of Japan, Lee has created a cocktail menu at Tokyo Noir that will make it a destination for serious bar culture fans, who want to experience the art and craft of cocktailing. The beverages are complemented by a robust izakaya-style menu from Chef Ulises Alfaro-Piñeda, with craveable small plates that go beyond bar snack expectations. As a whole, this discreet speakeasy concept will surprise locals and impress the industry.

Food service ends 11pm Weds,Thurs, and Sun. Midnight on Fri and Sat.
If you don't see reservations we are fully booked, we do take walk-ins if people no show.
Best time to try is at 5pm or after 11pm.

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Sherry

Dined 4 days ago

Great place! Love their drinks and food! Keep it up! Can’t wait to return.

San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach

4.6

4.6 (1522)

$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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F . A .

Dined 1 day ago

We went for a birthday party and it worked out well. We had someone that needed assistance to get to the second floors so that should be an option when considering the people attending. Altogether the value and venue were good. The crew earn their money. Tip them well.

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Cerritos, CA | Landmark Square

4.5

4.5 (433)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

Top review

Julius

Dined 3 days ago

Food is excellent! Meat is always marinated so well. Staff are very attentive, and easy to talk to!

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Experience

Prix-Fixe BBQ Courses for Everyone: Starting at...

Sunday Brunch at the Queen Mary

4.5

4.5 (438)

$50 and over

All you can eat/Buffet

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Wrapped in the elegant grandeur of the Grand Salon, the former first-class dining salon, and featuring live entertainment, the Queen Mary Royal Sunday Brunch exudes a refined and sophisticated charm, setting it apart from the ordinary. With champagne, live music, and a tantalizing signature menu sure to please even the most discerning palates, the Royal Sunday Brunch has become a Long Beach tradition that simply cannot be missed.

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Janet

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Fantastic service ! Yummy food ! Wonderful ambiance !

Telefèric Barcelona - Long Beach

4.5

4.5 (232)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Get ready to experience the taste of Spain with Telefèric Barcelona. Our journey started thirty years ago in the heart of Barcelona, Spain and we are now thrilled to bring our passion and expertise to Brentwood. Our team of talented chefs and mixologists are eager to showcase the best of Spanish cuisine with our menu featuring a mouth-watering selection of tapas, paellas, and hand-crafted cocktails. With every bite, you'll be transported to the bustling markets of Barcelona. Join us for a unique and unforgettable dining experience, where we promise to delight your senses with our authentic flavors and warm hospitality. We can't wait to share our culture and gastronomy with you.

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Antonio

Dined 6 days ago

Service was on par with what I expected, at least 4 different staff checked on us during our dining experience. With this being our first time at an authentic Spanish restaurant I was expecting it to be delicious for the cost/location and it did not disappoint. The Oysters were great A+ on presentation. The croquetas were my favorite Tapa, while the Skewers were my girlfriend’s favorite. All tapas had tons of flavor and freshness to them all while being perfectly portioned. The Pallela was amazing for my first time enjoying this dish, the mixta had a perfect mix of all the items listed (pork, pulpo, shrimp). We will definitely be coming back for drinks and tapas which I found affordable for the location.

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Experience

Olé! Flamenco & Tapas Night

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