50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Long Beach

“Heritage Restaurant, Long Beach – A Well-Earned Michelin Star by Michael Broderick. In a city where “Californian” culinary ambition often plays second fiddle to casual dining, Heritage in Long Beach has carved out a place of quiet excellence, earning a well-deserved Michelin star. This intimate dining experience is a testament to ingredient-driven, technique-forward cooking, where flavors are both restrained, unpretentious, and deeply expressive. From the first bite, it was clear that Heritage excels at layering textures and flavors in unexpected ways. The meal began with an Amuse Bouche trio: a delicate prawn cracker topped with sweet Dungeness crab, a green leaf with another seafood salad that was to be eaten like a mini street taco, and balanced with the brightness and light crunch of pickled turnip. A seemingly simple couple of bites, but one that foreshadowed the precision and thoughtfulness of the courses to follow. To cleanse the palate, a mint tea infused with palo santo was served—a meditative interlude that was both refreshing and aromatic, setting the stage for the evening’s journey. The first official course, Crème Caviar, featured Russian Sturgeon Heritage Caviar and chive, a chilled preparation that was rich yet elegantly restrained. This was followed by Kanpachi Crudo, presented with carrot, ginger, and macédoine vegetables, offering a balance of clean ocean flavors against bright, vegetal undertones. Then came what I consider the star of the evening: a dish that fully captured the ethos of Heritage—Hen of the Woods Mushroom, topped in a “sunchoke stew” (crispy fried sunchoke) with fermented mushroom. For an additional $25, an indulgent shaving of black truffle took the dish to another level, transforming it into a sensory experience that evoked the deep, earthy satisfaction of foraging. The interplay of umami-rich elements made this course a masterpiece of textural and flavor contrast. The proteins that followed were executed with equal care. First, a perfectly prepared Rainbow Trout, sauted to perfection with a crispy layer of skin on one side, delicate pink flesh on the other, bathed in a delicate dashi and punctuated with bursts of smoked trout roe in a light creme sauce, which lent salinity and depth. Then, a 32-day dry-aged rib chop, a cut that can sometimes lean too “gamey” in the tradiinal steak house that cuts corners on a post aging trim, yet here was a revelation—tender, deeply beefy, but balanced. Accompanying the dish was sous vide endive, black garlic, and a shaving of Parmesan, which surprisingly lacked the usual sharpness, instead presenting a more rounded, delicate, nutty flavor. Desserts were a study in technique and balance. The first, a Grilled Strawberry with strawberry granita and Meyer lemon crème, was bright and refreshing, its layers revealing different expressions of cool and sweetness. Then came the Coco Craquelin, a delicate choux pastry filled with beurre noisette ganache and banana cremeux, meant to be eaten with the hands—a playful and interactive moment in the meal. Finally, a Sage Basque Cake, its subtle herbaceousness complemented by toasted hemp seeds and lemon curd, provided a grounding, crispy finish. Heritage is the kind of restaurant that doesn’t simply chase trends—it refines them into something personal, something intentional. The execution is confident but never showy, and the experience is paced with precision, allowing each dish to tell its own story. This is not just a meal—it’s a quiet, profound meditation on flavor, technique, and the land from which it all comes. Where other restaurant profess to be a true “Californian” style farm to table experience , Heritage is, without a doubt, a must-visit for anyone who seeks out truly exceptional dining in California.“

“Just visited the San Pedro location on Gaffey. I had the garlic shrimp - seriously delicious!!!“

“They have figured out the secret to great fish and chips. Cutest friendliest little husband and wife team. Always great and reasonably priced. Have been going for years.“

“Had dinner there Friday night. Our server was Nadia. She was excellent. Gave great recommendations, was friendly and timely. The food was tasty, large portions and the perfect temp. Order the crème brûlée! SOOO GOOD“

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

“We sat on nicely warmed outdoor patio watching the fun street scene pass us by. Creative options on the menu made it hard to choose. Exellent, beautifully presented wedge salad, seafood chowder and salmon were the winners. In the seafood chowder, at $18, we didn't expect a lot of seafood. It was more of a mushroom cream soup with delicious bread and some fish, which suited us fine. The salmon with couscous was perfectly prepared and a generous portion. The salad was also generous sized and creative. Service was excellent and non-intrusive. We parked right in front, free meter after 6 or 7pm. Fun to walk the area afterwards, see all the new places and Chapter II coffee which is open late and apparently turns into an alternative non-bar bar type scene with low lights and louder music. All in all, second street makes for a great date night.“

“Delicious herbivore chili“

“Plenty of seating space. We always get deep fried halibut and French fries. Great combo.“

“You may have a long wait, if you don't make a reservation, but it will be Well Worth the Wait Anyway!
Food was delicious!
Not too Salty!
The Shrimp Lettuce Wrap, Beef Broccoli, etc. All Great!

Highly recommend going, but Do Make Reservations, Especially, if more than three guests.

EA Becoming Very Popular!!“

“Came here for a business dinner and was seated outside on a beautiful evening. Started off with a mix of oysters and the Cevichos. Both were excellent. Then the 5 of us went different directions for our mains, but my Squid Ink Linguini was top notch! Our server this evening was Chase K. He did excellent and we would love to come back here. Really good restaurant!“

“I've only eaten Poki twice and both were from here. I instantly fell in love with it. close to work so I can pick it up on my lunch hour.“

“1st time me and my husband visited, GREAT place to eat at, and omg the food and drinks were incredible:) most definitely will be back:) thank u 😊“

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

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

“I have been coming here for years. I love it. The food is always cooked fresh to order. The family fish special with the Swai and shrimp with the fries and the onions rings. Not a Big fan of onions rings but I love how they cook in in the fish batter.“

“Good and service was great“

“My first time ordering to nyc and I didn’t know what to expect but wow the uni is top notch ! Came in cold and fresh so excited that I found my new spot for Santa Barbara uni beyond tasty I almost finished the box in one sitting haha!! Didn’t try the caviar yet but loved the seaweed ! Made my own hand rolls!“

“Every thing was perfect great environment Great service. Love it awesome view“

“best mariscos in long beach.“

“This is where the truck drivers stop. If you want Fancy!, no seasoning on 22nd go for it on 22nd st. But if you want hole in the wall place that takes pride in their food well you found it. I used to work in kitchen detail. So I watch them naturally season my shrimp on first batch. If you do know about food poisoning tobacco ,salt and lime will disrupt it quick like vietnam.... or soap rope guys then u kanow. They were surprised with our group... the limes were a bit dry though.. we respected it by 47 minutes.. when they came through we got no food poisoning! because they do know how to handle raw oysters and then the fried fish , then the steamed shrimp... just bring a translator please it was cheap for us, have cash for tip.. be a 👨 don't be a 🐈‍⬛“

“It was over a decade ago but I still remember my first meal here. This is a locals long standing hole in the wall. Owner is a straight up american tale. He also makes a mean Clam Chowder. The only reason why I don't think it has more reviews is that it's location may seem out of the way for most. People make the trek to come here because the food is simple, hearty, memorable and as fresh as wild catch gets. It's probably the best seafood in all of LA. At the very least, it's worth trying out.“

“This little spot hit good, for a second felt like I was eating an aguachile from Tijuana 🔥 Shrimp was fresh and had such a great flavor! It’s worth your buck I have to say I would definitely be going back! Thank you Mario for being attentive to your customers orders.“

“Exelentes ....... .......“

“sooooo yummy can't wait to have my own tray!!!“

“Service was good food was good. Small place but great will go back. They had a large party and looks like they just started so they offer to give free fruit drinks because the large party was taking their present. Portion was not small but not to little. Come and enjoy.“

“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! ♥️“

“We enjoyed our recent visit to your restaurant. We were celebrating our 47th anniversary, and the experience was truly wonderful.

The food was excellent and the waiters were top-notch. Thank you for making our celebration so special.“

“Came here to watch the Pittsburg Buffalo game great service. Great big screens. Service was exceptional. Salmon burgers and clam chowder Yum. Went to the LBT first but they would not turn up the sound because someone had already put $20 in the jukebox. Never heard this during playoffs. Doesn’t matter now, this is a perfect place. The bar and staff are wonderful!!!! Check them out. New owners too“

“Muy rica la comida“

“really good place 👌 👏 😌 🙌 👍 ☺“

“The food and staff were amazing. The oxtails and greens were fire!!! Best I’ve had in a long time. And treat yourself to an empanada and lemonade. Deliciouso!!“

“I love this place!! There food is absolutely amazing, as is their customer service! Recommend the mushrooms for an appetizer and bread pudding for dessert!!“

“Im surprised about the price of the tostadas here, starting at $2.75 seafood tostadas and in very generous portions and honestly it tasted really good, I have never had 2 tostadas for under $7 for 2 tostadas of anything!!!! This place is great, very busy all the time.“

“Came in at the last minute because it was my boyfriend's birthday and we just unfortunately made it back pretty late and they still served us 🥹 (they do deserve more time to cook pls don't be me). He's ALWAYS wanted to try the curry pizza and it was GREAT. I got some humble Pad See Ew and man for a last minute cook, this was amazing. I couldn't imagine how good it would've been if we came in at a proper time. The fish were literal cutie pies and I was sitting there thinking they seem affectionate and someone came out and pet the fish 😭💞. It was so wholesome. Highly recommend.“

“Best meditarranean restaurant in downtown Long Beach for sure ,this place is new and already getting popular in the area“

“Celebrated our anniversaries (wedding and car show) this weekend at Ruth’s Chris. Our server Lucy was nothing short of amazing. The food and service were perfect in every way. Thank you to the staff for all the amazing work you do to put a great smile and amazing memory for all your visitors. To the management team, your staff’s commitment to professionalism is attest to how well you manage.“

“I have heard of SPFM before and wanted to go. We tried to go before our cruise, but it was closing. Made it a point to go as soon as we got off the cruise, we'll after the USS Iowa tour and was blown away!! Very good!!! The staff are all friendly and the food was amazing!! But be careful, the shrimp plate is not for the light eater. I am fully stuffed! Highly Recommend!! Thank You SPFM!“

“Definitely worth coming here for the food but for better service and overall experience, I'd recommend going to the Buena Park location which is in the mall across the street from Knott's Berry Farm.
Here at the Long Beach location, we had to wait almost an hour to be seated and our food took forever as well. Then once we had gotten our food, they never came to check up on us and I kept having to flag down our waiter for my family's needs. But the food was really really good. 10/10.“

“Dined here this evening. We enjoyed some Cocktails to start then ordered Beef Tartare, Shrimp with Veg and Roasted Carrots. Entrees varied from Pasta to Ribeye steak and Burger. All delicious. The Carbonara needed more bacon but that was the only issue. Desserts were great. The Espresso wasn’t hot enough for my guest but overall we enjoyed the evening celebrating a birthday. Will recommend to my friends for sure. Would recommend a reservation as it was very busy by the time we left at 6.30 pm“

“Best Mexican food in Long Beach. by far. this place is amazing 👏🏿“

“I’ve ordered here 3 times and food here has been consistently fresh. This place is near where I live. I was surprised to find out it was just a take out establishment during my first visit. But services have been quick and they have gotten the orders right so far. They often send out discount codes which are very helpful in this economy. Prices are fairly reasonable. Try it if you’re in the mood for sushi!“

“I got the 2 tacos and beer for 6$deal. Fresh Ingredients and a superb flavor. been coming to this establishment for 10+ years. The food is always delicious no matter what you order. The carna asade is so juicy and flavorfull with that green salsa. I always enjoyed the carnitas here. I brought my mom here as well may do it again on friday!“

“A Yelp Elite event brought me to this cool little boutique restaurant. It has a simple, industrial style decor, with a few large garage style doors that open up and make the space feel bigger and more open.

The staff and service were good everyone was nice and friendly. We did not have a reservation and waited no more than five minutes to be seated (around 630p on a Saturday), but it quickly filled after we arrived. It seats only about 50 diners.

Food, we ordered a fresh green salad, chicken wings and duck egg rolls fir appetizers, snd Owl Fried Rice, and crab with Thai chili and basil as shareable entrees. I had a beer with my meal, and my wife had the sangria.

The kitchen flow/timing was a bit off. After our order was taken, we waited about 15 - 20 minutes before the first appetizer came out. As we worked through the appetizers, the Owl Fried Rice arrived. About halfway through the rice, I realized I never got my beer and had to ask for it (I think it was forgotten). We were nearly done with the rice and still hadn’t received the crab dish, so I asked the waitress about it. She looked surprised and said she’d check on it. About 5–10 minutes later, the crab dish finally came out. My wife's second sangria was comped due to this error.

Let's talk about the food:

Green salad – Good and fresh. Did exactly what a salad should do.

Wings – Excellent. Well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Three wings - portion was smaller than typical, as this was part of the Yelp comp. A normal app is 5 wings.

Duck egg rolls – Great flavor, but the wrapper was a little thick and dense.

Owl Fried Rice – Really good overall. The curry flavor comes through strong in a good way. My only issue was that there was just one shrimp in the whole dish. Maybe go lighter on the pineapple and add more shrimp.

Crab with Thai chili and basil – Excellent. The flavors and preparation were on point.

Despite the delays, this was still a pleasant experience. I’ll definitely return and would recommend checking this place out. If the weather’s nice, I suggest grabbing a patio seat (there are only nine).“

“The couple that run this place are so kind and good at what they do. The food is amazing here and well priced. They have a great daily special for$9.50 as of 11/2025 that includes 2pc of fish, 3pcs fried zuchinni, cup of very good coleslaw and a healthy portion of fries. The batter on the fish and zuchinni is light and airy, very crispy and exactly what you crave when thinking of fish and chips! They have a great tartar sauce and malt vinegar to go with it. The one thing I really appreciate about this place is they automatically bring you everything you need to dress up your plate when eating in. A great place overall that just hits the nail on the head!!“

“I've patronized this business on many occasions. My experiences have been mostly positive. The food is good, however I do have high standards when comes to the food that I choose to consume. That's why prepare my own meals way more than I eat out. Anyway, I recently had lunch there on 5/31/26 and I had a minor incident with my cocktail. I found a piece of plastic in it which was believed to come from one of the garnish skewers that they used to decorate the cocktails. It was unfortunate because I was enjoying my meal and cocktail. My server Cynthia was great, her service was more than adequate. When I bought it to her attention she immediately called the manager over. The manager Bryce was very apologetic and professional. As far as I'm concerned, he couldn't have handled the situation any better. Although I didn't request or demand that my cocktail be comped, he immediately went to the bar himself and returned with a fresh cocktail for and offered to remove from my bill. I gratefully accepted his offer and finished enjoying my meal. Everyone makes mistakes, however how you make it right is what's important. Tequila Jacks was represented well by Bryce and Cynthia in that situation. They are to be commended. Thank you both.
R.G.“

“Great meal. Great service. Really one of the best seafood meals we’ve ever had.“

“muy delicioso , Buena atención y el lugar muy limpio y acogedor.“

“Buy 1 of each tacos…………..“

“Out of all the Lousiana's I've been to from Los Angeles, Carson, Compton, and now this one in Long Beach area, they have the best prices, for the items I always order (chkn wings/catfish fillets) and is fairly large in size. This is my 4th time here. Food, service, atmosphere is great, cleanliness is also a plus. This one uses the actual Hawaiian sweet bread rolls. They use fish fry for their fish as opposed to the same chicken batter like many of the other Lousiana's. THIS ONE also has a fish market where you buy and they fry as well.“

“Had my birthday celebration there and the service was outstanding! Food and drinks were excellent! Thank you all for making my night extra special! Yvette Hall“