Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Long Beach / Catalina

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Long Beach / Catalina? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Tokyo Noir

4.9

4.9 (42)

$30 and under

Speakeasy

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Tucked behind El Barrio Cantina in Long Beach, Tokyo Noir is an intimate 25-seat speakeasy with a side-alley entrance and world-class cocktail program, co-concepted by restaurateur/founder Jesse Duron and acclaimed mixologist Kevin Lee. As the only certified Ice Master outside of Japan, Lee has created a cocktail menu at Tokyo Noir that will make it a destination for serious bar culture fans, who want to experience the art and craft of cocktailing. The beverages are complemented by a robust izakaya-style menu from Chef Ulises Alfaro-Piñeda, with craveable small plates that go beyond bar snack expectations. As a whole, this discreet speakeasy concept will surprise locals and impress the industry.

Top review

Mary

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing experience and delicious food and drinks. We had dinner before we arrived but ordered the corn dogs since we couldn’t resist! So flavorful and authentic. We can’t wait to go back and bring friends

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Experience

Tokyo Noir Reservations

Queensview Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (1696)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Queensview Steakhouse, located on the third floor of Parkers' Lighthouse, is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings from 5-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday evenings from 5-10 p.m.

The Queensview Steakhouse serves upscale Southern California cuisine and features Prime steaks, chops, lobster, and fresh grilled seafood.

Listen to the sounds of local jazz artists --nightly-- This venue offers a 360 degree view and is arguably one of the most romantic rooms in Southern California.

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Angeles

Dined 5 days ago

Great food. Excellent service. Beautiful view!! Went for our anniversary and they surprised us with champagne and a card! ❤️

Gaslamp - Music + Bar + Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (578)

$30 and under

American

Long Beach

About the restaurant

IF YOU CAN'T FIND A TABLE HERE...PLEASE CALL THE VENUE DIRECTLY! (562)596-4718...

LONG BEACH'S PREMIER LIVE MUSIC VENUE and RESTAURANT
THURSDAY - COUNTRY NIGHT with LINE DANCING
FRIDAY - 80's with KNYGHT RYDER
SATURDAY - CONCERTS featuring the TOP TRIBUTE BANDS and TOURING NATIONAL ACTS
SUNDAY - BRUNCH with LIVE MUSIC

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Judi

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Wish there was something like this closer to me! Very fun evening!

Rokka Grill and Whiskey Bar - Bellflower

4.7

4.7 (74)

$31 to $50

American

Lakewood / Bellflower

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Debbie

Dined 5 days ago

Great!! We loved our experience. Can’t wait to go back to try something different from the menu.

Sushi Nikkei - Belmont Shore

4.7

4.7 (115)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Chef Eduardo Chang Ogata brings Peruvian flavors and elements to traditional Japanese Sushi.
Sushi Nikkei on Bixby Knolls received Michelin recognition on 2022.

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kristi

Dined on 26 Oct 2024

Love this place! I've been at least 6 times. The sushi is always fresh. The preparation with Peruvian spices makes it unique and delicious.

BO-beau kitchen + roof tap

4.6

4.6 (872)

$30 and under

French

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Downtown Long Beach, this casual eatery offers California-French comfort food and an urban-style "roof tap" beer garden.

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Maria Cecilia

Dined 1 day ago

It’s the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. Tonight we celebrated two wedding anniversaries and a birthday. The service was spectacular with Andrew and food was delicious.

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Popular dish

Steak Frites

Tarantella on 4th

4.6

4.6 (14)

$30 and under

Italian

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Experience the taste of Italy at Tarantella on 4th, your go-to spot for authentic Italian cuisine.

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Troy

Dined 7 days ago

Great food, great service. Had a great night on the patio. Live music!!

Nettuno

4.6

4.6 (39)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Discover your new haven for breakfast, leisurely weekend brunches, business lunches, or intimate dinners. Unwind in a bright, contemporary dining space that seamlessly blends elegance and warmth. Inspired by authentic Italian home cooking, this inviting restaurant redefines casual dining, offering a relaxing refuge where every meal feels celebratory.

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John

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic business lunch today with the who’s who of Long Beach surrounding us. This is definitely the hottest new hangout for the movers and shakers in LB.

The Bamboo Club

4.5

4.5 (365)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Long Beach

About the restaurant

The Bamboo Club is a one-of-a-kind neighborhood restaurant & Tiki bar located in Long Beach, CA. The Bamboo Club serves a mix of both modern and classic century-old Tiki cocktails, alongside the weekend brunch, daily lunch and dinner, and late night menus featuring Polynesian-inspired and Asian-style dishes. With an interior designed by award-winning Bamboo Ben Bassham, The Bamboo Club reflects the laid-back sensibilities of tropical Tiki culture while welcoming one and all with extensive booth and bar seating, outdoor tented seating, and a private patio to escape from the everyday. While the concept maintains the Tiki culture at heart, it turns into a lively watering hole for Long Beach music fans after dinner hours, when local live musical performers and vinyl DJs take the stage and the crowd jams out to everything the local music scene has to offer. A Tiki bar reflecting the heart of and soul of Long Beach, The Bamboo Club is located at 3522 East Anaheim St. in Long Beach.

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Elizabeth

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

So cute with all the holiday decorations! At first we were seated outside in the drizzle but they moved us to an apartment door table which was so much warmer. Great service & tasty food. The drinks were strong & delicious with cute rubber ducks, a plastic reindeer, umbrellas…..the works. We loved the experience:)

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Popular dish

Huli Chicken Sandwich

Popular dish

Thai Tea Brined Chicken Sandwich

Experience

The Tinsel Club!

Telefèric Barcelona - Long Beach

4.4

4.4 (126)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Get ready to experience the taste of Spain with Telefèric Barcelona. Our journey started thirty years ago in the heart of Barcelona, Spain and we are now thrilled to bring our passion and expertise to Brentwood. Our team of talented chefs and mixologists are eager to showcase the best of Spanish cuisine with our menu featuring a mouth-watering selection of tapas, paellas, and hand-crafted cocktails. With every bite, you'll be transported to the bustling markets of Barcelona. Join us for a unique and unforgettable dining experience, where we promise to delight your senses with our authentic flavors and warm hospitality. We can't wait to share our culture and gastronomy with you.

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Robert

Dined 4 days ago

Great Night out in Long Beach .. great food snd drinks and the service was wonderful as well…

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Experience

New Year's Eve Dinner

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