Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Long Beach

Excellent service and delicious food. Lovely service.

Over the last several years King's Fish House has been one of my favorite restaurants. I have recommend it to many friends who now eat their on a regular basis. Their fish is amazing, prepared to perfection. Their staff is professional and friendly, and their menu has a wide variety of appetizers, salads, soups, fish, beef and great deserts all of which are prepared to please your pallet. Yesterday, I took my wife, her daughter and boyfriend and we all had amazing dinners. Our Server Jason was one of the best Servers I've ever had. He was attentive, highly intelligent, and had an amazing sence of humor. When we go next time we will ask for Jason. Thank you to all who work for King's Fish House, you are all doing an amazing job.

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.

The service was terrific. My date and I felt welcomed. The Shirley Temple drink was good, and the food was delicious. The atmosphere was lovely, and we enjoyed every minute of being there. I want to thank the waitress and the chefs for my special request and for making my new girlfriend happy. Thank you. I will come again!

Our service was outstanding. Ray was personable and friendly but not overly attentive which is exactly what I like when I want to talk to my wife while eating out. The food was great and I enjoyed the overall quality of the restaurant. While it was for a Valentine Day dinner it wasn’t anything but nice and enjoyable without being tacky or exaggerated. Will absolutely recommend this restaurant for any occasion.