A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Ammatoli. Downtown Long Beach · Levantine / Mediterranean — An immersive Levantine dining room on 3rd Street drawing from Palestinian, Syrian, Lebanese, and Jordanian traditions. Fresh-baked pita arrives warm…
Parkers' Lighthouse. Downtown Waterfront / Shoreline Village · Seafood — A three-story landmark on the harbor with a harbor view from every table and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Known for mesquite-grilled…
The Attic on Broadway. Belmont Heights · Southern / New American brunch — Long Beach's most beloved brunch spot, set in a 1920s craftsman bungalow two blocks from the ocean. The Mac N' Cheetos — mac and cheese blanketed…
Selva. Zaferia / East Long Beach · Colombian / wood-fired — Chef Carlos Jurado's (Vespertine, Husk Nashville) wood-fired Colombian kitchen on Anaheim Street, celebrated for arepas, ceviches, and smoky…
Ellie's. Belmont Shore / Naples · Southern Italian — A neighborhood gem known for handmade daily pastas and elegant simplicity, with bottomless weekend mimosas drawing a loyal local following. The intimate…
Phnom Penh Noodle Shack. Cambodia Town (Eastside) · Cambodian — A Cambodia Town institution open since 1985 and famous for its signature Penh noodles — a rich rice noodle dish that draws locals and food pilgrims alike. One…
The 908. Downtown Long Beach · American / New American — A downtown staple with a seasonally rotating elevated menu that keeps regulars coming back. Known for consistently polished cooking in a comfortable,…
Yard House. 401 Shoreline Village Drive · 4.4★ (6,692 reviews)
Fine dining & Michelin
Heritage. Rose Park · California tasting menu / zero-waste fine dining — Long Beach's only Michelin-starred restaurant (plus a Michelin Green Star for sustainability), run by siblings Chef Philip Pretty and…
Chiang Rai. East Long Beach (Anaheim Street) · Northern Thai — Michelin Guide-recognized Thai kitchen celebrated for its Northern specialties, particularly the signature khao soi — a coconut curry noodle broth…
Anaheim White House. 887 S Anaheim Blvd · 4.8★ (2,583 reviews)
Spaghettini. 3005 Old Ranch Pkwy · 4.6★ (3,270 reviews)
555 East American Steakhouse. 555 E Ocean Blvd · 4.7★ (2,243 reviews)