I had high expectations from the pictures and reviews, but they were still blown away after my first experience eating at Lacquered. I brought my family to dine-in on Easter Sunday and they had a blast drawing on the placemats and trying all of the popular fish and chicken dishes. Scott was also a blast and was a great host. He made sure we had everything we needed and went above and beyond for our first time there.We tried the five-piece fried chicken plate, 2 piece tenders with fries, fish and chips, chicken salad, and mac and cheese. We recommend each one of these plates and we will definitely be coming back to try the rest of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Organic Chicken Breast, Chicken Meal and Poutine
John Papadogiannis
Amazing spot with some of the freshest and tastiest food in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
brian diamond
I've been here once, and it's now one my favorite restaurants. Awesome food and staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will Quach
Dropped in on this place out of all the other places in the area. Service is imppecable. Food is uniique on their twist.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andy C.
I initially heard about this culinary establishment on recommendation from a neighbor who knows how to find the best restaurants. I was told that the food was amazing, the ambiance was happily centered around the kitchen, the chefs were friendly and personable...and there were only two tables inside. My first trip to Lacquered was with two good friends. We entered through the double-cleavered front doors, sat at one of the two indoor tables and proceeded to order many items off their regular menu: the half fried chicken meal, the garlic noodles, salmon and avocado spring rolls, fig and peach pita-za, and the crispy pork egg rolls, with four of their house made sauces. Ok. First of all: Best Fried Chicken in Long Beach. Many may argue this opinion, but they would be absolutely wrong. Five pieces of crispy, juicy, savory chicken with the perfect amount of seasoning. The accompanying (honey mustard) coleslaw is easily the best coleslaw I have ever tasted. The fig and peach pizza on pita bread was original and paired some wonderful tastes. The egg rolls were wonderful, the garlic noodles rode the perfect balance of garlic, scallions, butter and sauce. And the spring rolls held a hefty amount of salmon and avocado within their rice paper, with tangy sweet & sour sauce and a perfect peanut dipping sauce. Oh...the sauces: they make all their own sauces at Lacquered, too. Honey mustard, garlic sauce, peanut sauce, sweet & sour, ranch, BBQ...even the catsup! The kitchen makes them all from scratch and it shows. We finished the meal with Lacquered's Sticky Toffee Pudding and it was the right call. The three of us finished it (along with a delectably salty-sweet Crack Cookie) and felt no regret, despite all of the food that we so fervently consumed. We were stuffed, but not overly loaded. Throughout the meal, we got to meet Scott and Diana and learn about their history and how the restaurant came about: two fine dining chefs forced to deal with catering to COVID shortly after opening their restaurant. Most of their business is takeout or one of the many delivery services in the area, but please consider eating at the restaurant. Everyone who enters this eatery should appreciate what it is: a kitchen run by world-class chefs that caters to the people of Long Beach. If you are feeling lucky and have the time, I recommend trying to grab one of the two tables that are situated indoors at Lacquered. Order a variety of items and patiently wait for the food to arrive as it is readied. It could be a 90 minute meal or 2 hours, but I guarantee it will be worth any wait. Patience and understanding that each meal is made to order will pay off. Chef Scott and Chef Diana have a gem of a place hidden on Broadway. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Feel free to thank me later.
Bradford S.
Wow This place is a gemThey have been here 5 yearsI have lived in this town forever and just discovered lacqueredPlease come here and check it out for yourself
Steve B.
The fried chicken is some of the I've eaten. Fresh & juicy but not greasy. We usually pair it with the garlic noodles which are a delicious. Every thing I've had on the menu is fresh and prepared with care. The husband & wife couple who operate the restaurant are always happy and friendly. Give it a try and you will keep coming back!
Bruce Y.
Normally don't ever leave reviews but this is legitimately one of the best food spots in LB. I want people to discover a legitimate hole in the wall with legit food and chefs. First had this restaurant for takeout during Covid and I was blown away at the quality even during transit time and in boxes. All the food we had was well seasoned, fairly portioned, and most importantly, a distinct fresh taste that cannot be feigned. As someone who's worked in the industry before, the difference between fresh and frozen/prepared food is so subtle but makes such a impact in terms of quality. I believe the chef/owners had background in fine dining and decided to open their own place serving food they back. It's pretty obvious as they take the time explain the dishes and the taste of the food shines through. As a foodie I love that the food feels like it comes first without compromising the integrity of their dishes to save corners here and there. I mean, who else makes homemade sauces. The times I've waited I don't mind one bit because the food always comes out banging.For food, their hand cut fries and fried chicken are probably some of the best in LB. To me, the closest thing I've had to homestyle southern fried chicken here. No one really does proper fried chicken in Cali unless they specialize in it or you go to fine dining place but what's the point in that. (Nick's has banger fried chicken imo)Would love for this restaurant to stay open and my only worry is if they get popular (as they should tbh) quality of food may dip or people may leave frustrated waiting an extended amount of time they're not used to. Anyways, love this place and is must checkout!
Felicia Burkeman
Delicious, made to order so prepare to wait.. worth
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Customer K.
Actually the best fried chicken in LB. And great sauces (ranch and fire are my favorites). The chefs work so hard, you can tell by the quality of food. P.S. don't miss out on the garlic noodles!
Food was amazing, excellent poutine + fried chicken. Service was 10/10 as well, staff took time to explain and gave suggestions as well. Not many tables around to sit but a nice spot with amazing food
Janea W.
Wow wow! This place is delicious. My order:Canadian poutine fries, 1grilled buffalo chicken tender, 1 fried tender, and a cannoli. I'm sad that I didn't get the man's name that helped me. He was polite, patient and helpful. The portions are a good size, they pay attention to detail, and they have good ingredients! The only thing I felt was okay was okay was the fried chicken strip. It was juicy but did wow me like everything else. The poutine was a treat!! The fries were huge but soft on the inside, crispy on the outside with the perfect amount of cheese. The chicken gravy was so flavorful. The pudding is sweet banana-y and Chocolatey, yum! Delicious...l can't wait to come back and try more of the menu.
Sunny P.
Service was great (we dined in), their peanut cole slaw was delicious, the garlic noods weren't garlicky enough and also needed more oil (i preferred the garlic noods from before), the chicken was dry and tough - we got bone-in chicken.... the batter was delicious at leasttheir tenders are way better. but they really did bad on the chicken...why though?! It's a chicken place!
Jennifer J.
Order:Half Fried ChickenAdd on's: vegetable medley and mac Came with salad/cole slaw and complimentary chocolate covered strawberries Butter Cajun ShrimpOrdered thru Uber EatsHalf Friend Chicken: Not my fav. Batter wasn't too flavorful, chicken was dry. Mostly crispy thick batter. The buffalo garlic sauce that I selected for dipping was very tasty and helped redeem the chicken. Veggie Medley: Fresh, well cooked, nice assortment (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Squash, Corn on the Cob segments, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots).Mac: Creamy, Gooey, and Cheesy. Doesn't need tomatoes or toppings. White cheeses. Butter Cajun Shrimp: This was my fav! Great flavor. EZ peel. Cooked well. 10/10!Salad/Cole Slaw: Great complement. Fresh. Tasty dressing. Chocolate Covered Strawberries: Free. Nice touch. They were tasty!! Well portioned. Well packaged. Hot on arrival.Satisfied! Overall would recommend. Looking forward to trying other items on the menu.
James McNeese
Best friedchicken ever! I love their spicy fries...
I had high expectations from the pictures and reviews, but they were still blown away after my first experience eating at Lacquered. I brought my family to dine-in on Easter Sunday and they had a blast drawing on the placemats and trying all of the popular fish and chicken dishes. Scott was also a blast and was a great host. He made sure we had everything we needed and went above and beyond for our first time there.We tried the five-piece fried chicken plate, 2 piece tenders with fries, fish and chips, chicken salad, and mac and cheese. We recommend each one of these plates and we will definitely be coming back to try the rest of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Organic Chicken Breast, Chicken Meal and Poutine
Amazing spot with some of the freshest and tastiest food in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been here once, and it's now one my favorite restaurants. Awesome food and staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dropped in on this place out of all the other places in the area. Service is imppecable. Food is uniique on their twist.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I initially heard about this culinary establishment on recommendation from a neighbor who knows how to find the best restaurants. I was told that the food was amazing, the ambiance was happily centered around the kitchen, the chefs were friendly and personable...and there were only two tables inside. My first trip to Lacquered was with two good friends. We entered through the double-cleavered front doors, sat at one of the two indoor tables and proceeded to order many items off their regular menu: the half fried chicken meal, the garlic noodles, salmon and avocado spring rolls, fig and peach pita-za, and the crispy pork egg rolls, with four of their house made sauces. Ok. First of all: Best Fried Chicken in Long Beach. Many may argue this opinion, but they would be absolutely wrong. Five pieces of crispy, juicy, savory chicken with the perfect amount of seasoning. The accompanying (honey mustard) coleslaw is easily the best coleslaw I have ever tasted. The fig and peach pizza on pita bread was original and paired some wonderful tastes. The egg rolls were wonderful, the garlic noodles rode the perfect balance of garlic, scallions, butter and sauce. And the spring rolls held a hefty amount of salmon and avocado within their rice paper, with tangy sweet & sour sauce and a perfect peanut dipping sauce. Oh...the sauces: they make all their own sauces at Lacquered, too. Honey mustard, garlic sauce, peanut sauce, sweet & sour, ranch, BBQ...even the catsup! The kitchen makes them all from scratch and it shows. We finished the meal with Lacquered's Sticky Toffee Pudding and it was the right call. The three of us finished it (along with a delectably salty-sweet Crack Cookie) and felt no regret, despite all of the food that we so fervently consumed. We were stuffed, but not overly loaded. Throughout the meal, we got to meet Scott and Diana and learn about their history and how the restaurant came about: two fine dining chefs forced to deal with catering to COVID shortly after opening their restaurant. Most of their business is takeout or one of the many delivery services in the area, but please consider eating at the restaurant. Everyone who enters this eatery should appreciate what it is: a kitchen run by world-class chefs that caters to the people of Long Beach. If you are feeling lucky and have the time, I recommend trying to grab one of the two tables that are situated indoors at Lacquered. Order a variety of items and patiently wait for the food to arrive as it is readied. It could be a 90 minute meal or 2 hours, but I guarantee it will be worth any wait. Patience and understanding that each meal is made to order will pay off. Chef Scott and Chef Diana have a gem of a place hidden on Broadway. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Feel free to thank me later.
Wow This place is a gemThey have been here 5 yearsI have lived in this town forever and just discovered lacqueredPlease come here and check it out for yourself
The fried chicken is some of the I've eaten. Fresh & juicy but not greasy. We usually pair it with the garlic noodles which are a delicious. Every thing I've had on the menu is fresh and prepared with care. The husband & wife couple who operate the restaurant are always happy and friendly. Give it a try and you will keep coming back!
Normally don't ever leave reviews but this is legitimately one of the best food spots in LB. I want people to discover a legitimate hole in the wall with legit food and chefs. First had this restaurant for takeout during Covid and I was blown away at the quality even during transit time and in boxes. All the food we had was well seasoned, fairly portioned, and most importantly, a distinct fresh taste that cannot be feigned. As someone who's worked in the industry before, the difference between fresh and frozen/prepared food is so subtle but makes such a impact in terms of quality. I believe the chef/owners had background in fine dining and decided to open their own place serving food they back. It's pretty obvious as they take the time explain the dishes and the taste of the food shines through. As a foodie I love that the food feels like it comes first without compromising the integrity of their dishes to save corners here and there. I mean, who else makes homemade sauces. The times I've waited I don't mind one bit because the food always comes out banging.For food, their hand cut fries and fried chicken are probably some of the best in LB. To me, the closest thing I've had to homestyle southern fried chicken here. No one really does proper fried chicken in Cali unless they specialize in it or you go to fine dining place but what's the point in that. (Nick's has banger fried chicken imo)Would love for this restaurant to stay open and my only worry is if they get popular (as they should tbh) quality of food may dip or people may leave frustrated waiting an extended amount of time they're not used to. Anyways, love this place and is must checkout!
Delicious, made to order so prepare to wait.. worth
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Actually the best fried chicken in LB. And great sauces (ranch and fire are my favorites). The chefs work so hard, you can tell by the quality of food. P.S. don't miss out on the garlic noodles!
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was amazing, excellent poutine + fried chicken. Service was 10/10 as well, staff took time to explain and gave suggestions as well. Not many tables around to sit but a nice spot with amazing food
Wow wow! This place is delicious. My order:Canadian poutine fries, 1grilled buffalo chicken tender, 1 fried tender, and a cannoli. I'm sad that I didn't get the man's name that helped me. He was polite, patient and helpful. The portions are a good size, they pay attention to detail, and they have good ingredients! The only thing I felt was okay was okay was the fried chicken strip. It was juicy but did wow me like everything else. The poutine was a treat!! The fries were huge but soft on the inside, crispy on the outside with the perfect amount of cheese. The chicken gravy was so flavorful. The pudding is sweet banana-y and Chocolatey, yum! Delicious...l can't wait to come back and try more of the menu.
Service was great (we dined in), their peanut cole slaw was delicious, the garlic noods weren't garlicky enough and also needed more oil (i preferred the garlic noods from before), the chicken was dry and tough - we got bone-in chicken.... the batter was delicious at leasttheir tenders are way better. but they really did bad on the chicken...why though?! It's a chicken place!
Order:Half Fried ChickenAdd on's: vegetable medley and mac Came with salad/cole slaw and complimentary chocolate covered strawberries Butter Cajun ShrimpOrdered thru Uber EatsHalf Friend Chicken: Not my fav. Batter wasn't too flavorful, chicken was dry. Mostly crispy thick batter. The buffalo garlic sauce that I selected for dipping was very tasty and helped redeem the chicken. Veggie Medley: Fresh, well cooked, nice assortment (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Squash, Corn on the Cob segments, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots).Mac: Creamy, Gooey, and Cheesy. Doesn't need tomatoes or toppings. White cheeses. Butter Cajun Shrimp: This was my fav! Great flavor. EZ peel. Cooked well. 10/10!Salad/Cole Slaw: Great complement. Fresh. Tasty dressing. Chocolate Covered Strawberries: Free. Nice touch. They were tasty!! Well portioned. Well packaged. Hot on arrival.Satisfied! Overall would recommend. Looking forward to trying other items on the menu.
Best friedchicken ever! I love their spicy fries...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauce, Jumbo Chicken Tenders, Peanut Slaw