Guidebook for Long Beach
Food Scene
Alder & Sage
Great little coffee shop/cafe to grab a coffee and a quick bite at
Great Mexican food restaurant. Take a stroll around all the shops on 4th street after you eat!
Lola's Mexican Cuisine- 4th Street
Great Mexican food restaurant. Take a stroll around all the shops on 4th street after you eat!
Nick's on 2nd Long Beach
4901 2nd StProbably the swankiest spot on 2nd St.
The Potholder Cafe
3700 E BroadwayHands-down THE best breakfast joint in LB.
COCORENOS
3400 E BroadwayThe BEST tacos in Long Beach! And they serve late.
Great spot to flip open the laptop and get some work done, or just mellow out and read. Not too much to be said for the coffee though.
27 locals recommend
The Library A Coffee House
3418 E BroadwayGreat spot to flip open the laptop and get some work done, or just mellow out and read. Not too much to be said for the coffee though.
Long Beach Pizza Co
3430 E BroadwayBest slice in Long Beach!
Manaow Thai
3618 E BroadwayHip, modern little Thai spot.
Some of the finest Italian cuisine you will have outside of Roma.
53 locals recommend
La Parolaccia Osteria - Long Beach
2945 E BroadwaySome of the finest Italian cuisine you will have outside of Roma.
The LBC original known around the world for the best chicken and waffles on the face of the planet.
23 locals recommend
Roscoe's Jazz Lounge
730 E BroadwayThe LBC original known around the world for the best chicken and waffles on the face of the planet.
Heritage
Check out LB’s Michelin Starred restaurant! Great date night!
El Barrio Cantina
Perfect brunch spot!
Claire's At the Museum
Walk to this fabulous brunch spot and enjoy the amazing views!
Drinks & Nightlife
Drink where Bukowski drank! Talk shit where Bukowski talked shit!! Pick up women where...you get it.
17 locals recommend
Reno Room
3400 E BroadwayDrink where Bukowski drank! Talk shit where Bukowski talked shit!! Pick up women where...you get it.
The Attic
3441 E BroadwayGreat outdoor patio, comfort food, and signature drinks.
Local Irish pub. This one is full bar (liquor too!) with trivia on Wed nights, live music, and karaoke on other nights.
20 locals recommend
Gallagher's Pub & Grill
2751 E BroadwayLocal Irish pub. This one is full bar (liquor too!) with trivia on Wed nights, live music, and karaoke on other nights.
This is the tastiest foodie/wine bar in Long Beach. If you like Napa/Sonoma, you'll LOVE this place (possibly as much as I do).
72 locals recommend
Simmzy's
5271 2nd StThis is the tastiest foodie/wine bar in Long Beach. If you like Napa/Sonoma, you'll LOVE this place (possibly as much as I do).
Widely known as the country's first sports bar, this is THE spot to watch the games.
70 locals recommend
Legends Restaurant & Sports Bar
5236 2nd StWidely known as the country's first sports bar, this is THE spot to watch the games.
The best view in Long Beach with a classy bar you would expect to see a lost member of the Rat Pack sitting at sipping a martini.
38 locals recommend
The Sky Room
210 East Ocean BoulevardThe best view in Long Beach with a classy bar you would expect to see a lost member of the Rat Pack sitting at sipping a martini.
Awesome gastro-pub with great food, delicious specialty cocktails, and an extensive list of beers on tap.
93 locals recommend
BO-beau kitchen + roof tap
144 Pine AveAwesome gastro-pub with great food, delicious specialty cocktails, and an extensive list of beers on tap.
Everything Else
Van's Hardware
3425 E BroadwayGreat little hardware store for any bits and bobs you may need.
Um, that's a combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell for you indecisive late night foodies.
78 locals recommend
Taco Bell
6254 Lexington AveUm, that's a combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell for you indecisive late night foodies.
Quaint (read: overpriced), little specialty foods market. If you've ever wondered what a $12 pint of ice cream tastes like, this is the place for you!
30 locals recommend
Olives Gourmet Grocer
3510 E BroadwayQuaint (read: overpriced), little specialty foods market. If you've ever wondered what a $12 pint of ice cream tastes like, this is the place for you!
The world famous Queen Mary with plenty of cool retro bars and restaurants.
624 locals recommend
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyThe world famous Queen Mary with plenty of cool retro bars and restaurants.
Home of LB's underground (literally) burlesque and cabaret scene. The Toledo Show is not to be missed.
27 locals recommend
Harvelle's Long Beach
201 E BroadwayHome of LB's underground (literally) burlesque and cabaret scene. The Toledo Show is not to be missed.