50 Best American Restaurants in Long Beach

“I was at Heritage to celebrate a special occasion — the restaurant was cozy and homey. The kitchen was right in front of us, so the whole room was filled with different aromas. Both the service and food were great. The first few courses were delicious, adding a bit of extra excitement to the meal. That said, for a restaurant charging $195/person with a Michelin star, serving food and beverages on a cracked plate and in a chipped cup felt off. When I asked the staff about it, she gave me a smirk and downplayed it with some excuses and brushed it off. Better quality control may be needed as your guests deserve better.“

“This place is always busy. We find seating there at the counter and we do not need to wait for 20 minutes. We love the bean soup? And the apple pie was great.“

“To John Hansen, My wife and I would like to thank you for such a lovely evening. Chez Bacchus represents the “True Expression of a Dining Experience”. Starting with the welcoming staff at the entrance. John, your hospitality is the beginning of the joyful experience. The restaurant is so elegant. We enjoyed the vaulted ceilings with wood beams. We enjoyed the large window at the kitchen area so you can see the Chefs at work. We got to sit next to the impressive wine rack display. The restaurant’s ambiance wouldn’t be complete without the soft background music. Our waiter, Issac, was a delight. He provided us with his expertise in choosing our wines, appetizers, entrees, and desserts. It was a pleasure to meet to give special thanks to the Chef, Danny Le and Su Chef, Donald. Their expertise is why we had an amazing and delicious dinner.“

“Nick’s food and service doesn’t disappoint! Menu options are great, and they’ll take a classic comfort dish such as a meat loaf to a gourmet degree. Service is impecable too. Worth every dollar you spend here in every aspect! They have my respect and heart! ♥️“

“The service was great, the ingredients were fresh, and we will be back next time.“

“We had a 40th college reunion there. The ambience was perfect, food was great and the staff were wonderful! Everyone had a great time!“

“got the bacon onion jam smashburger, hot honey sweet potato, and cowboy hotdog and all were a big hit.

been here multiple times but this time the food, and service were so good that it warranted a 5 star review.

staff are always nice, place always clean, cup always full of good beer lol.“

“Thank you so much for my Grand slam on my 55th Birthday 🎂;)“

“I love this spot! Great little breakfast break on my morning walk.

The staff was very friendly and accommodating of my wife's gluten allergy(I grabber her breakfast to go).

I got avocado toast with poached eggs. Very fresh, cooked to perfection. A refreshing start to my day, definitely.

I plan on coming back for a soup and sandwich for lunch someday soon and walking it off in the park after..they seem to have a great deal!

Atmosphere was quiet and friendly. Lots of folks having nice little meetups and saying good morning to each other. Seems like a great place to be a regular.

Overall just a wonderful little spot. I will absolutely be back many times.“

“Hands down the best burgers in Southern California.“

“We had a great dining experience at Urban Plates in Long Beach. Mariana explained the menu choices in a very unrushed manner, and we decided on the steak. I ordered the Chimichurri grass-fed steak with balsamic brussel sprouts and herb-roasted potatoes. All of it was delicious ( and healthy too!). The deserts were absolutely killer too. We will definitely eat here again next time we're in Long Beach.“

“The employee’s are really nice and very helpful. They have Gluten free and vegan options marked on the menu. It’s very clean and pretty outside, especially at night. The food was great! Madison took our order and helped us with our questions, she was very sweet!“

“the food is great but I think the people make the place!!!!“

“Great Burgers and Breakfasts“

“While traveling from Idaho we were fortunate to have brunch with our dear friends in Long Beach before heading out on a cruise. They took us to this quaint, fun restaurant. Spectacular service, delicious food, Hazelnut coffee, yum! Thanks for the very cool stickers!“

“Jennifer was a wonderful server, she's always checking up on us and never fails to make us laugh! She's great at attending us and makes sure we have what we need, perfect server!“

“Great restaurant and food. Will be a great addition to the Valley!“

“Good service good food 🥘!“

“My 3rd time back and again an awesome breakfast. Delicious and will be back again soon!!!“

“If you haven't tried Country Kitchen, you're really missing out! The service is great and the food is so good! I believe they, hands-down, have the best Eggs Benedict, banana pancakes, chocolate chip pancakes and home fries in LB. Helen and Yusi are the best and treat their customers like they're family.“

“I recently went to Monterey park Melt & today I tried this location out. It was also such a great experience. The dining room was kept clean and tidy, the food was delicious. This time I had the spicy chicken sandwich with a garlic fry, my new comfort meal for sure.“

“Louie’s On 2nd is a fantastic spot in Long Beach! The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, the food is delicious, and the service was friendly and attentive. It’s a great place to relax, enjoy a meal, and spend time with friends or family. Definitely worth visiting—I’d happily recommend Louie’s On 2nd!“

“Excellent burgers!!!!!!!!“

“Lemon pepper wings are AMAZING ❤️❤️❤️ Great drinks good crowd and super nice servers❤️❤️❤️“

“The food was amazing, beer and cocktails were great, location on the beach was perfect, and the staff and servers were super friendly and nice! I would definitely recommend this place! Thank you for a wonderful experience, wish I lived here so I could visit more often.“

“food is fresh hot very very good“

“The food is always on point and the establishment is super clean with kind employees. 2 thumbs up for my home-base in-n-out burger!“

“it has been many years since I have been there but it was a great place with their three or four times when I was stationed on the USA USS New Jersey“

“This was the best meal I've had in months. Filet mignon was velvet tender. I wanted to lick the peppercorn sauce off of the plate, and it was so good on top of the sweet potato fries. The house cabernet is jammy and heavy with pepper on the back end, so good. Staff is chill and friendly. They had a lounge music trio that made me want to stay longer. Highly recommend!“

“Been coming here with my kiddo after yoga on the bluff for about 6 months and every time it’s the best.

Great atmosphere and wonderful food.

Takes a bit longer to get food than I would like but it’s a nice place to wait that for sure.“

“These tamales were incredibly well made and balanced. The filling and masa complemented each other perfectly without one overpowering the other. The masa itself was rich and flavorful, which really stood out. I normally lean toward red sauce, but the green sauce here completely won me over. Even with a noticeable kick of spice, it was so good that I kept wanting more. Truly a satisfying and memorable bite.“

“Delicious meal and a friendly staff. They definitely appreciate their customers.“

“We had a great time. The food drinks and service were perfect. Lee made the evening.“

“I have to admit, I wasn’t expecting the food to be this exceptional. And that is because sometimes chain establishments are not great. However, Camille suggested a couple of dishes for us and they did not disappoint and in fact I would’ve licked the plates if it was publicly appropriate. I highly recommend the biscuits and gravy and short rib hash!!!!! Omg so delicious!! I can’t wait to come back for more!!!“

“Amazing food & service! Kirk is the Best❤️“

“Claire’s at the Museum is aesthetically pleasing. The view is gorgeous, and the food is delicious! Spent my birthday here and it did not disappoint!! ❤️“

“Great experience . Great views of the boats“

“great spot in downtown LB with a really nice view of the city and the bridge lights at night make for a romantic atmosphere. The music was great, the service was awesome and the food was delicious! I highly recommend the spicy shrimp.😁“

“While on my way to the cemetery just north of here on Cherry, I decided to have my lunch here. These older, independently owned type burger joints usually serve up good grilled burgers and fries.

I was happy that they had really good burgers here. I got their pastrami burger with the optional fried zucchini side and an ice tea to wash it down.

Service was good, restaurant was clean, and organized.“

“Just wanted to mention the experience I had with the pancake and chicken dish, the chicken was way over cooked so much so that it was very tough. Unfortunately the pancake recipe has changed and it was thick and doughy!. Not like the ones I had a few years ago.“

“Grilled Chicken pesto sammie was yummy....everything was!! Terrific service too...Thx Ryan...good fun!“

“Great good and drinks. Great happy hour and weekly specials like Wine Wednesday. Friendly and welcoming.“

“Great tasting Omelette and excellent service. Waiter was very friendly and attentive. Highly recommended if you are visiting Long Beach.“

“Had a great Father's day dinner with my family, which includes a couple of the 4 legged varieties, and had a really nice time this evening! Excellent service and courtesy from every member of the staff and Extreme props to our server Kayla, sorry if I spelled your name 😉, but she was so perfectly attentive and just awesome! Please give her a raise! Thank you all and Happy Father's Day to all!“

“Nice patio cafe with great coffee“

“The best shrimp n grits I've ever had.“

“Everything very tasty, especially Noble Club“

“Always a great time here. Food is hearty and tasty. Great drink options and local music/DJs most nights.“