Best Restaurant in Long Beach, California — 2026 Top-Rated Pros
Browse 116 verified restaurant providers in Long Beach. Reviews, hours, and direct contact — free to use.
In Long Beach, California: Restaurant discovery is the category Yelp built a $3B business on, and the 250 U.S. cities of restaurant inventory on Recommended.app reflects a different premise: discovery by people who actually live in the city, not by review counts of out-of-town travelers. The directory includes the full menu of restaurant categories — fine dining (chef-driven, multi-course, $80 to $250+ per person), upscale casual ($35 to $85 per person), neighborhood casual ($18 to $40 per person), quick-service and counter-service, brunch specialists, dive bars with food, food halls, and every regional cuisine focus. For high-end restaurants specifically, reservations matter — many of the top spots in major metros book 30–90 days ahead, and walk-in availability is rare on weekends. Resy, OpenTable, and Tock are the major reservation platforms; some restaurants now do direct-only booking through their own site. Brunch is the highest-margin meal for most restaurants and the most over-rated category — places that are great at dinner often phone it in for Sunday brunch service. Beyond reviews, the most useful signal for restaurant quality is whether locals fill the dining room on a Tuesday night. Tourist restaurants are full Saturdays only.
Top Restaurant in Long Beach (116)

Fatburger
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Origami handroll bar
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Quiznos
Long Beach, CA

La Downtown Buffet
Long Beach, CA

Yogurtland Santa Ana
Long Beach, CA

Star Leaf
Long Beach, CA

The Hollywood Way
Long Beach, CA

Panda Mongolian BBQ
Long Beach, CA

El Molino De Oro
Long Beach, CA

Duck Donuts -Irvine
Long Beach, CA

Monrovia Pizza Co.
Long Beach, CA

Pablito's Tacos
Long Beach, CA

Yogurtland Pasadena - Sierra Madre Villa Ave
Long Beach, CA

BurgerIM
Long Beach, CA

Maui Hawaiian BBQ
Long Beach, CA

Anaya's Restaurant
Long Beach, CA

Honeybaked Ham Co.
Long Beach, CA

Wang Cho Korean BBQ
Long Beach, CA

I Can Barbecue Korean Grill
Long Beach, CA

Duck Donuts
Long Beach, CA

Hacienda Heights Pizza Co.
Long Beach, CA

SanSai Japanese Grill
Long Beach, CA

Maui Hawaiian BBQ - Westminster
Long Beach, CA

Yogurtland
Long Beach, CA

Perry's Pizza
Long Beach, CA

Round Table Pizza
Long Beach, CA

Yogurtland Inglewood
Long Beach, CA

Yogurtland Los Angeles
Long Beach, CA

Cool King Frozen Yogurt & Desserts
Long Beach, CA

Finbar's Italian Kitchen
Long Beach, CA

Athens West
Long Beach, CA

Lollicup Fresh
Long Beach, CA

Yogurtland Norwalk
Long Beach, CA

Johnny Carino's
Long Beach, CA

Piara Pizza
Long Beach, CA

Big Daddy's Kickin' Chicken
Long Beach, CA

2 FOR 1 PIZZA
Long Beach, CA

Pablito's Tacos North Hollywood
Long Beach, CA

HILL STREET CAFE
Long Beach, CA

Go China
Long Beach, CA

Sonic Drive-In
Long Beach, CA

St. Germain Bistro
Long Beach, CA

320 Main
Long Beach, CA

Ronaldo’s Taco Shop
Long Beach, CA

La Fogata - Healthy Mexican Grill
Long Beach, CA

Pizza Bar
Long Beach, CA

Zabb Thai Cuisine
Long Beach, CA

Round Table Pizza - Newport Beach
Long Beach, CA

Antonucci's Italian & Seafood Restaurant
Long Beach, CA

Ameci Pizza LLC
Long Beach, CA

El Pollo Norteño Lake Forest
Long Beach, CA

A La Brava Mexican Kitchen
Long Beach, CA

Social Aroma
Long Beach, CA

Las Delicias Guatemala Restaurant
Long Beach, CA

Round Table Pizza - Goldenwest
Long Beach, CA

Round Table Pizza - HB
Long Beach, CA

Lobster Guys - Fountain Valley
Long Beach, CA

Don Jacinto Pollo Grill
Long Beach, CA

Mario's Italian
Long Beach, CA

Pacific Pearl Cafe
Long Beach, CA

Pacific Coast Fish Co.
Long Beach, CA

Risu
Long Beach, CA

Dogz Bar & Grill
Long Beach, CA

Old Crow Smokehouse Orange
Long Beach, CA

Yogurtland Midtown
Long Beach, CA

BASKIN ROBBINS- WESTMINISTER
Long Beach, CA

Piara Pizza - Inglewood
Long Beach, CA

Yogurtland Plaza Mexico
Long Beach, CA

Starling Diner
Long Beach, CA

555 East
Long Beach, CA

Queensview Steakhouse
Long Beach, CA

Green Field Churrascaria
Long Beach, CA

Marinate Korean BBQ
Long Beach, CA

Seoulicious Korean BBQ
Long Beach, CA

Sura Korean BBQ & Tofu House
Long Beach, CA

Sesame Dinette
Long Beach, CA

Pho Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Pho America Vietnamese Cuisine
Long Beach, CA

Green Olive Restaurant
Long Beach, CA

Dvine – Long Beach – Mediterranean Restaurant
Long Beach, CA

Taboon Mediterranean Restaurant
Long Beach, CA

Zuzu's Petals
Long Beach, CA

The Attic
Long Beach, CA

Dirty Pepperoni
Long Beach, CA

Little Coyote
Long Beach, CA

Long Beach Pizza Co
Long Beach, CA

San Pedro Fish Market - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

A&J Seafood Shack
Long Beach, CA

Roe Seafood Fish Market & Seafood Restaurant
Long Beach, CA

Letty's Smokin Hot BBQ
Long Beach, CA

Johnny Rebs' True South
Long Beach, CA

Brothers Keeper BBQ
Long Beach, CA

The Potholder Cafe Downtown
Long Beach, CA

Sideburns
Long Beach, CA

Jims Burgers
Long Beach, CA

Happy Thai Restaurant
Long Beach, CA

Thai Barbeque
Long Beach, CA

Panvimarn Thai Cuisine
Long Beach, CA

Appu's Turmeric Cafe
Long Beach, CA

Natraj Cuisine of India and Nepal
Long Beach, CA

Flamin Curry
Long Beach, CA

Kihon
Long Beach, CA

Sushi Ai - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Aikan Sushi - Premium All You Can Eat
Long Beach, CA

Chen's Chinese Restaurant
Long Beach, CA

China Road
Long Beach, CA

Northern Cafe - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Taco Masa
Long Beach, CA

Los Compadres
Long Beach, CA

Abuelitas Birria & Mexican Food
Long Beach, CA

Cafe Gazelle
Long Beach, CA

Domenico's
Long Beach, CA

La Esquinita Mexican Grill Restaurant
Long Beach, CA

Ancestros Mexican Cuisine
Long Beach, CA

Vino e Cucina Trattoria Italiana
Long Beach, CA

Ellie's
Long Beach, CA
What to Look For
Read recent reviews specifically (last 60 days) — kitchens change fast with chef and management turnover. For high-end dining, book through Resy, OpenTable, Tock, or the restaurant's direct site as early as possible. Verify whether they accept walk-ins at the bar (often Yes even when the dining room is fully booked). For dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free, allergies), call ahead — the website menu rarely reflects what they can actually accommodate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I tip at a restaurant?
U.S. norms: 18–22% pre-tax on full service, 15% as a floor for adequate service, 25%+ for exceptional service. For takeout, 10–15% is the modern expectation (many delivery apps default to this). For counter service, the tip jar at the register expects $1–$2 or rounding up. Buffets and self-service: 10% to the staff who clear plates and refill drinks.
How far in advance should I make a reservation?
Top-rated fine dining in major metros: 4–12 weeks ahead, with reservations dropping for the next month on the same day each month. Upscale casual: 1–2 weeks. Neighborhood casual: same-day to 2 days ahead. Walk-in is realistic for casual but not for top spots on Friday or Saturday.
Should I trust restaurant reviews online?
Use multiple sources. Google Reviews capture the broadest sample but skew toward middle-of-the-bell-curve experiences. Specialty platforms (The Infatuation, Eater, local critics) skew toward foodie audiences and quality signals matter more there. The most useful pattern: read reviews from the last 60 days specifically — restaurants change quickly with kitchen turnover.
What''s the difference between fine dining and upscale casual?
Fine dining: tasting menus, formal service, dress codes, $80+ per person, often 2–3 hour dining duration, sommelier on the floor. Upscale casual: à la carte menu, less formal service, $35–$85 per person, 90-minute dining duration, wine list rather than sommelier. Different occasions warrant different categories.
How do I know if a restaurant is family-friendly?
Check whether they have a kids menu (most family-friendly do), whether they take reservations for groups with kids, and whether reviews mention noise levels. Loud is often good for kids; quiet upscale spots are stressful with toddlers. Brunch is generally more kid-friendly than dinner regardless of the restaurant.
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