The Yummiest American in Long Beach

Legend Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.3 (980) • $$

"Love ordering takeout from Legend Chicken. My go-to is either a order of drumsticks or half a chicken. The chicken is super crispy and crunchy and their sauces they coat the chicken in take it to the next level.I've also eaten inside and the service was great when I did! Cool spot to just kick it with friends and eat/drink."

Wilma's Patio Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (952) • $$

"This is a great spot to please a group of people. Some had breakfast and some had lunch. The portions are generous and the food is good quality. It's a cute neighborhood place and I love the front patio. Our server was very attentive handled any request immediately. I always appreciate that!I look forward to coming back when I sm in the area."

Silva's Sports Bar & Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.4 (807) • $$

"I love this sports bar by my house. The bartenders are very friendly and make you feel very welcomed. The tacos here are super yummy and the drinks are delicious! They also have great happy hour. Definitely a chill place to hang out at."

Torrance Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.3 (815) • $$

"Met up with my old friends here over the weekend. First time here, as I moved out of the area a long time ago. Lets start with the service. All the workers were really nice, and pretty funny. Made the evening much better. The ambiance here is casual, and really chill. Gives a small mom and pops shop kind of vibe. The food was great. We had nachos, steak salad, burgers, wings, and a bunch of other stuff. Everything was really good. Much better than expected. As for the drinks. The bartender who was pouring my whiskey had a heavy hand. Not complaining. I don't know if it was just one person or a few but each time I ordered a double, it was way more than a double. For all that we ordered and drank, the price was more than reasonable. Will be coming back here for sure. Great place to have a bite and drink."

Sloopy's Beach Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (879) • $$

"Friendly staff and decent food, my friends and I tried the sushi burrito, zucchini sticks (skippable for me), sweet potato tots (just ok too) on the side, some bacon, waffles with fresh fruits (good if you want something sweet), overall it was an ok experience, we had to keep waving around to get the flies to go away which was a bit annoying. They're also pretty busy so expect some wait time."

Loaded Cafe - Long Beach

★★★★☆ 3.9 (874) • $$

"The food is INCREDIBLE. We were started with complimentary concha's & got the carne asada chilaquiles platter with beans, instead of hashbrowns... it did not disappoint! Authentic, runny, incredible beans with deliciously flavored asada on top of perfectly crisped tortilla chips. The drinks are yummy, but sweet, so be warned! We came mid morning on a Monday, expecting no wait but there was about 15 minutes until a table opened up. Overall, no complaints! Be patient, and enjoy!!"

Good Stuff Restaurant - Palos Verdes

★★★★☆ 4.3 (680) • $$

"So it is my mother's birthday weekend. I decided to give her a treat. 1 night a Terranea ocean front suit + cake and dinner. I was going to a different restaurant but Good Stuff caught my eyes.After browsing the menu, I placed my take out order. My order was an Omelette, Baja fish tacos and a side steamed veggies. The waiting staffs were great. The lady who took my order was quick. After placing the order, i just waited at the restaurant. It didnt take them long to get my order ready. While i was waiting, i had a little fun chat with another waitress, she was friendly, energetic and attentive. Something about her personality is so attractive, not gonna lie, after the chat, she just went to check on my order and she returned with my order. And my food, there were great. Well packaged, nicely seasoned and cooked. Awesome."

Helmsman Ale House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (626) • $$

"We loved this place! My family & I came on a Monday (in July) around 3:45. We found parking very easily and got sat right away. The servers were super nice and checked on us multiple times throughout our time there. My family got a few drinks and we all got some food. I got the spicy chicken sandwich (5/5 stars) with sweet potato fries (4/5 stars) and my boyfriend got the wings (5/5 stars) with garlic fries (5/5 stars). We also got fried pickles (4/5 stars). The place itself is very relaxing during the day; it's a perfect spot to go after a beach day. They also have outdoor seating which I want to try next time. Thankfully the outdoor seating is shaded which makes for a perfect lunch. They also have darts to play which hopefully I can learn how to play!"

Rey's Little Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (606) • $$

"Got hungry while in King Richard's and luckily the hours for this place on yelp are wrong (open to 4 on weekends)The cinna sticks were so good. Crisp but soft, sweet but not too sweet. Get them."

La Cave

★★★★☆ 3.7 (776) • $$$

"A steak that cuts like butter and terrific cocktails and service. First time and won't be the last!"

Hot N Tot

★★★★☆ 4 (647) • $$

"Still a local favorite. Had a vegetable omelette that I requested turn into a scramble with a side of hot links. Service and food are always on point."

Tableau

★★★★☆ 4.3 (551) • $$

"Great place for pastries and coffee, all day breakfast and dinner. They have an awesome happy hour during the week!"

Aunt Cass Café

★★★★☆ 3.9 (655) • $$

"Recently rethemed, but still the same great sourdough if you are looking for it. This location seems to rotate bread pudding, so constantly on the lookout as the recent pumpkin spice one was PHENOMENAL. Yes, ALL CAPS GOOD. Love the ability to mobile order and the staff is always friendly. Lots of outdoor seating, so usually a great area to find a seat to enjoy your food. Definitely a solid quick service option for dining when visiting Disney California Adventure."

Omelette Inn

★★★★☆ 3.6 (761) • $$

"My cousin was staying with me, so wanted to buy him breakfast while showing him a small part of DTLB. The breakfast place I wanted to try was closed, so came back to this reliable place. He had the classic breakfast, which he enjoyed. The entire menu is available all-day, so I got the weekday special (black bean chicken chili & 1/2 sandwich for $11.96). The chili was very good...maybe too mild for a chili connoisseur (or someone from Texas who doesn't believe in beans in chili)...but reminded me strongly of the "fat-free" chicken chili that our cafe at a place I worked at for a while served (that used to be my lunch pretty consistently 3 days a week). I chose the chicken salad, which was OK, but as expected, didn't have much chicken on the sandwich. It was just filling enough to satisfy me for the long day ahead on a fishing boat."

Shipmates Restaurant & Sports Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (615) • $$

"Great food options! Love the beer and mixed cocktails selection! Nice waiters and fairly fast service even on a busy night. Nice cold beer! Can get pretty rowdy on a Sunday night for Karoake! Try the mexican lollipop drink or the strawberry mojito if you want vodka! They can always substitute the type of alcohol you want and are nice for accommodations. We love the carne asada fries and the burger sliders here! They have different craft burger options to choose from either bbq or spicy jalapeno."

San Pedro Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 3.7 (705) • $$

"Cute little place with great history and awesome local brews! Shanghai red is a must try, one of my favorites."

Bob's Big Boy Broiler

★★★★☆ 3.6 (735) • $$

"Service is amazing! Food and value amazing . The chicken tortilla soup and burger was just as good as it was in the old days . Side note you can buy the red burger sauce to go . Amazing place."

Papa Z's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (519) • $$

"The food is yummy and high quality. The staff were great. Recommend the California club with bacon."

Sammy's Stackhouse

★★★★☆ 4 (564) • $$

"the service was great, we got seated right away even for it being kind of busy. our waitress oliva was so sweet and attentive! i'm currently 9 months pregnant & really needed my bacon to be extra crispy, oliva had no problem making sure my bacon was perfect!! on top of the good service, our food was sooo yummy! make sure to order the pancakes they are super fluffy!"

The Win-Dow - Long Beach

★★★★☆ 4.1 (534)

"One of the best burgers in town-- especially for the price! Even their chicken sandwich is so, so yummy.The quality of the ingredients stands out for a burger stand as well, I don't feel that food coma/foggy brain after eating a burger from Win-Dow."

In-N-Out Burger

★★★★☆ 4.1 (505) • $$

"This place is usually always crowded! I feel this is one of the locations that's on the smaller side inside. It was a particularly windy day, so no one was really sitting outside making it extra crowded inside. As always, I love the consistency of getting an In n Out burger. This time around I ordered combo #1 with extra lettuce. The lettuce was nice and green with the perfect amount of crisp. It was a great-looking and even more so delicious-tasting burger!"

Geezers

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (727) • $$

"Came here a few weeks ago to celebrate my friend's belated birthday. We ordered flatbread sourdough pizza (I believe) and a few other food items but the pizza was my favorite! We also ordered margaritas and DAMN those things are huge! It was a Thursday night so it was busy because there were a few football games going on but our server was fantastic! I'd come back here again."

River Belle Terrace

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (814) • $$

"We loved the bold and tangy flavor of the BBQ sauce on the loaded fries. 10/10 would get again. The chicken pot pie soup did not come out hot.. maybe Luke warm at best. However, their biscuits in the center really make the soup taste good. I loved the buttery mash potatoes so I wish I got one of those meals instead. I got lucky and was brought inside to eat for my reservation and it really keeps the noise out so you can really refresh from Disneyland and get a second wind for the rest of your day. Get the 2 or 3pm reservation to recharge !The servers are really attentive and super nice.I wish there was a restroom in the building - just doesn't make sense to me not to have one for guests eating in at these type of restaurants."

Roman's Mexi-Cali Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (410) • $

"Good food and friendly service for this area. It's a good place to get it to go while working around here. Cash is preferred otherwise a fee for using the card.Make sure to let them know , no cheese on the burritos if you are lactose intolerant like myself"

Shore Grille

★★★★☆ 4.4 (405) • $$

"My company has been here a few times for lunch and they have done a great job accommodating our party. They have plenty of seating here. We've tried so many menu items and everyone has always enjoyed what they have ordered. I'm in love with their fish tacos. You get three tacos with thick chips and salsa on the side. I can't even begin to tell you how delicious these tacos are. Crispy on the outside and tender and flaky on the inside. Pure fish taco perfection. The service has always been great. We get refills right away and never have to wait for anything. This restaurant is a little pricey and that's what prevents me from going back more often than I do, especially for lunch. However, those tacos are calling my name and I'll have to go back very soon to start the new year off right."

Knolls Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (580) • $$

"Went to a BMW model reveal at Long Beach BMW which usually consists of a dinner buffet with open bar (gratis); however, this time it was just hor deurves so we busted that joint and I found this gem via Google...Restaurant was packed so we opted to sit outside where there was plenty of seating but no working heat lamp (was starting to get chilly). We were promptly greeted and served. Made it in time for happy hour so had the hummus app and a couple glass of house cab (both delish).I ordered the turkey brie and pear sandwich with a side salad and vin for my entree and my BFF ordered the cuban sandwich with fries. Both were very good and good sized portions! Did not opt for dessert as we were too full. Definitely a fun, classy yet casual place and would love to patronize this place again!"

Huntington Beach Beer Co.

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (766) • $$

"We decided after walking around to eat here and shared a pizza.We did the half half for $19 and picked the bbq and Thai chicken, it actually wasn't bad ! The pizza is thin crust but has so much on each slice, the pizza was delicious.It's a nice spot to hangout and sit near the window to people/ car watch since everyone has such interesting cars in Huntington Beach."

BOA Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 4.1 (431) • $$$$

"Well worth the wait. Ambience, Service and Food taste is TOP QUALITY. Being a foodie and having eaten at over 10,000 restaurants, BOAs steaks are a piece of art. You will thank me. Jamie the manager is AWESOME! He wants to make sure everyone is happy and in the same time he knows the art of steaks. Thanks Jamie!PLEASE ORDER:MEATS:Either the Cowboy Ribeye or- Westholme Australian Wagyu Ribeye**********(cooked medium rare)(Ask for recommended sauces)SIDES:- Creamed Spinach - AU Gratin Potatoes - Truffle Mac n Cheese - Lobster Mashed Potatoes Disclosure: I'm sure all the food is good but this food I tried and can guarantee you will love, if you know steaks. You'll love these 2 that I've tried and recommend."

DiPiazza's

★★★★☆ 3.9 (474) • $$

"This is a great sports bar disguised as a local pizzeria, and I'm here for it! Located down the street from CSULB is a cozy establishment to catch a game or up with a friend. The Live music is what differentiates this pizza spot from others in the area. There are nice size TVs everywhere so you can literally sit anywhere and enjoy the latest game. The bathrooms have a nice "sticky" touch ;). My bartender was warm and friendly in my entire transaction; and even went to great lengths to ensure I had a great time. The Za: delicious, but not memorable. I had the pineapple pizza."

Mr. Rosewood Family Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (483) • $$

"Went there with my family and was seated pretty fast. A family member recommended it and was impressed how delicious their pozole was, very authentic and tasty. I will have to go back. The staff were very friendly and the manager was such a nice and thoughtful guy. The places it pretty roomy and seems like a go to for the locals and I can imagine why."

Country Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.7 (311) • $$

"Food was really good and really good service. You have to try the granola pancakes. I will definitely be coming back."

EJ's Pub - Bixby Knolls

★★★★☆ 3.7 (499) • $$

"Great environment and service, good menu options, spacious seating, multiple screens, diverse clientele. Would definitely go back."

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (349) • $$

"MARIA IS A ROCKSTAR! I can't say enough great things about my experiences at Snooze, and a huge part of that is thanks to the incredible service from Maria! I've had the pleasure of being taken care of by her twice now, and both times, she has been nothing short of exceptional.Maria is the kind of server who truly elevates your dining experience. She's incredibly attentive, thoughtful, and upbeat, making you feel genuinely welcome from the moment you sit down. She takes the time to ensure that your order is accurate and perfect, and she always checks back to make sure everything is nothing less than amazing. As a picky vegan, she knew exactly how to accommodate my dietary restrictions and preferences. What really stands out is her consistency--I've been to plenty of places where it feels like the waitstaff forgets about the table, but not Maria! She is on top of everything without ever feeling intrusive, making sure you're enjoying your meal and have everything you need. Her positive energy and warmth make dining at Snooze an absolute treat. If you're lucky enough to have Maria as your server, you're in for a fantastic experience. Thank you, Maria, for being such a standout--Snooze is lucky to have you!"

Jim's Super Burgers

★★★★☆ 4.3 (353) • $$

"Let's hash it out!A nice mom n pop shop with decent amount of parking. My go-to is the now $7 Breakfast Burrito. It comes with ham, sausage, eggs, and hash browns. I order extra crispy hash browns with (green) sauce on the side. I also like that the burrito is not too oily.I have yet to try their milkshakesss!There's seating inside and outside and card is accepted"

Fred's Downhome Burgers

★★★★☆ 3.9 (424) • $

"All I have to say is JUICY, JUICY, JUICY!!!!! The fries are perfect tasty and seasoned. Yummy"