The Tastiest Gastropubs in Long Beach

Hudson House

★★★★☆ 4 • $$

"Been meaning to come here for years especially since it was Brooke Williamson from Top Chef's place. I was too late for the party since it's under new ownership and I'm guessing a new menu as well? Came in for Taco Tuesday to meet some friends The place is nice but more casual than I imagined. Definitely a fun place for Happy Hour with indoor and back patio seating. The friends downed some drinks while I tried some fritters. It was really delicious!Parking on the street if you can find it. I had to park a ways and walk down PCH.I'd like to come back on a different evening to try different items from their menu."

Watch Me! Sports Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (112)

"Very popular location! I came here with a group of friends during the Olympics and the place was packed! A packed place can be a good thing but can also mean longer wait times for everything. The food took a little longer than normal to get out to our table, which was understandable due to the packed location. But our drinks came out at a reasonable time. The menu has lots of alcoholic and non-alcoholic (mocktail) options. I got the Sideline Screamer mocktail which contains pineapple puree, passion fruit, ginger, and lime. It was very refreshing! I also go the Onion burger. The burger came with a side of fries. The burger was a bit on the dry side, but overall, great taste. I really enjoyed the burger's onion ash aioli. Parking was easy to find because this bar is part of a large shopping center. Despite the place being so packed, there was plenty of parking spots to choose from. I'd definitely come back again."

Red Table

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"Best loco moco I have ever had and always a great craft beer selection. Call to see if loco moco is on menu for the day, it's a special menu item."

The 6740

★★★★☆ 4 (406) • $$

"My love for this small Bar started less than 2 years ago, when i first tried the Castellum blueberry pineapple Cider, making it one of my fave Bars.. Mike takes good care of his customers! cauliflower bites are real good with the carrot sticks, lightly battered and pair well with a delicious Bodega IPA.. Always good draft here!"

Red Car Brewery & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (691) • $$

"The Cellarman's Fish & Chips is a standout while The Godfather pizza is also delicious. Our server was very nice, and the outdoor patio area is a great place to enjoy Old Torrance!"

Guildhall

★★★★☆ 4.4 (208) • $$

"We wanted to have a MTG game night with some friends after work. One of our friends suggested this place, and we're glad we came! The food was actually very good. I had the tacos and sweet potato tater tots. Our server was super chill and helped with suggested drinks. If you enjoy games, this is the gastropub for you! There were a lot of selections for board games and they had videos playing of Zelda play-through streams and Arcane. Definitely a very niche vibe which we all loved. We'll be back again!"

R10 Social House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (945) • $$

"R10 Social House is a great spot to kick off a beach day and have brunch! With summer in full swing; it certainly was a lovely start of the day to have brunch here at R10 Social House.Despite being a South Bay native and someone who has frequented the Redondo Pier; it was my first time ever to check out R10 Social House. I loved the wooden interior, chill ambiance and the view of the marina. I was seated downstairs but I also learned there is an upstairs area where events can be held. I got a little sneak peak of the upstairs area and was in awe of the view up there as well. I have to say I made a mental note for possible events here in the future. I can only imagine how gorgeous the view of the beach sunset is from here.Not only were the views from this restaurant something to talk about; their brunch food was also quite delightful. Being a lemon fan; I chose to get their Lemon Ricotta pancakes. The Lemon Ricotta pancakes were divine! They were so fluffy. I loved the toppings of blueberries and toasted almonds too. This dish really expected my expectations. I'm a lemon fan but totally didn't expect that I would enjoy this dish as much I did. I highly recommend.Overall I enjoyed my first time at R10 Social House and can see why many Redondo Beach pier vistors go here. Food is great, views are great and location is great. I found myself enjoying a nice stroll to the pier that was right there right after brunch. A visit here really is a nice way to kick off a beach day. Happy brunchin' and happy beach day!"

Local Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"I've been here many times. Place was busy as this was the first time I had to wait for a table. Marilyn was a very kind server despite the large crowd and having to run all over the place. I ordered the Haunted Nachos. This was my first time ordering them with a protein as a typically don't and I realized they really don't need chicken or any meat. I actually like them on their own. The only thing I do wish is that Local Kitchen had a better variety or more exciting options of non alcoholic drinks. I don't drink soda and sometimes I want something more than an Arnold Palmer when I am not drinking liquor."

Simmzy's - Long Beach

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"Very popular place that's been around for a very long time in Belmont Shore. Parking is always difficult in the area. They have outdoor seating where dogs are welcome. We've been there for dinner before, but we went for Sunday brunch this time.Service as usual was friendly and efficient. The choices for lunch and brunch were good.I had the tostada and a fish taco, both of which were excellent. My partner had the avavocado toast, which she said was very good. I would highly recommend."

Fox and Farrow

★★★★☆ 4.4 (144)

"I went here for a birthday party. It had a nice ambiance and the food blew me away. I was not expecting it to be that good, will come back soon for a nice sit-down dinner."

The Rockefeller - Redondo Beach

★★★★☆ 4 (521) • $$

"We went for our 19th anniversary breakfast for the first time. It was a beautiful day so we sat outside. We went because I saw on reviews that they had great French Toast. Unfortunately there is cinnamon in the batter and I'm allergic to cinnamon but the waitress, Jennifer suggested pancakes, with all of the delicious toppings that the French Toast has. It was wonderful!For sure we will revisit again and I really hope we see Jennifer again!"

The Wrigley Tavern

★★★★★ 4.8 (78) • $

"Chill bar, bartenders always engage customers if you want them to, extra parking is in the back, 2 restrooms, they serve food, and $4 Pacificos EVERYDAY!"

Nelson's

★★★☆☆ 3.4 • $$$

"If you're looking for a casual brunch with ocean views or are staying at Terranea, then Nelson's is an easy choice. My family and I had a reservation here for 11:30am on a Saturday and got seated immediately. Both indoor and covered outdoor seating is available but I'd recommend sitting outside to enjoy the ocean views. I ordered the green veggie curry (this is a vegetarian option although you can add chicken) and I really liked the coconut curry sauce. The pulled pork sandwich my dad had was a bit dry and the fries were overly salted, but overall it was still a decent meal. The clam chowder was creamy and quite filling despite the small serving size. Service was slow but as long as you're not in rush, it's all good. To see a reel of this spot, check on @dinewithshanelle on IG!"

HQ Gastropub - Huntington Beach

★★★★☆ 4 (933) • $$

"This bar and restaurant was a perfect place to dine, drink, mingle with friends & family, and watch the game. Many screens to view at various angles, generous serving portions, and friendly servers. Only expected complaint from two of the kids in our party was loudness due to the game."

Graceland

★★★★☆ 4.1 (72)

"I have lived in Huntington my whole life and just discovered Graceland! Granted they have only been open for 4 years, but I can't believe I haven't been before. I absolutely love the vibe and love the no phone policy. A bit of quiet and class in the beach and beer culture of HB. My husband and I had two drinks each. Between the two of us, we tried the Butterfly, the Black Sheep, the Old Fashioned, and the Desierto. The Butterfly and the Black Sheep were both too fruity. In the Butterfly, I only tasted the pineapple juice. Old Fashioned and Desierto were better. Each cocktail is $22 so keep that in mind. I'll definitely be back!"

Matter of Craft Bottle Shop, Tap Room & Scratch Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (320) • $$

"Loved the food service and ambiance. Will return and I highly recommend. The beer was good and prices reasonable"

the Eldo

★★★★☆ 4.3 (708) • $$

"I can't believe there is a place I can go to in Long Beach that serves beef Wellington. Not only that, it's an incredibly affordable (under $50!) beef Wellington. Also... it's so good! It is better than the overpriced beef Wellington I had last time I saw it on a menu. Don't sleep on this menu item at this unassuming establishment, it really is a treat to have in the neighborhood.Love the vibe of the Eldo, the food and the drinks are all so good. A great place to try some South African cuisine as well."

Rock'N Fish

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$$

"Stopped here to eat during a beach walk and I'm so happy I did! I love this cute place. It is nothing like what you would think from the outside. There's plenty of seating and a really cute bar. I love how they have it decorated for the holidays. The service is great, and the food is okay too."

OB Square

★★★★☆ 4.4 (320) • $$

"Came here five times already! My boyfriend and I love the blood sausage and crave it so much we end up driving here for drinks and that! We always end up getting other foods just because it's all so good! The OB chicken wings are so crispy and juicy, so is the pork. For the sweet and sour pork I like to put sauce on the side for the sweet and sour pork to avoid sogginess ! The spicy chicken is soo flavorful but not for the weak! If you have a high spice tolerance I'd definitely recommend. It was sooo good but spicy that tears uncontrollably dripped off my face as I ate. The service is always nice and quick and the lady's are all sweet. It's looks kinda like an old school Korean bar which makes it a cozy place to chill n vibe. Definitely will come back again and again!! :P"

The Abbey

★★★★☆ 4.2 (593) • $$

"We are visiting for an out of town soccer tournament for our daughter and I was trying to find a restaurant that would accommodate 30 of us. It was around 7pm when I called and very last minute as every place I called was fully booked. The manager at The Abby went out of her way to hook us up and had tables ready for us by 8:15. It's a smaller place but super cute and the staff there is very attentive, accommodating and very friendly. The restaurant itself is super cute with a wine bar type of feel. The food was fresh and made from scratch. They only serve Beer and Wine. Everything we order was perfect and came out fairly quick. I ordered the Chicken Parm. I like it when they pound the chicken thin and litely bread it before frying it. I did need to ask for more sauce but other than that it was cooked perfect. It was juicy and tender enough that I could cut it with a fork just how I like it. The fettuccine noodle In marinara were so fresh and cooked just right. Wish I had taken more pictures but I didn't want to bother everyone at the table. So these are just my family's. Everyone enjoyed their meals though we all had zero complaints.Overall we were very impressed with the service and how accommodating the staff was for being last minute especially with such a large group. They even split our checks per family which made it so much easier for us. I know it was a lot to ask but The Abby Staff made it happen when a lot of other places won't do that for large parties and will add 22% gratuity on top of it. We will be a forever customer and highly recommend checking them out. I know my family will be back every time we visit LA."

Cal Mex Cantina

★★★★☆ 4.3 (342) • $$

"Food was amazing I was told it was fresh and from scratch and I was like yesss let's try I had agua chiles,chilaquiles,guacamole the drinks were absolutely great hand crafted drinks and let's not talk about the views this place has we went there when it was raining and I couldn't have enjoyed the view more I absolutely loved this place the service was wonderful will be going back"

Boulevard Gastropub

★★★★★ 4.8 (78) • $$

"Went here on my birthday with family for the first time and picked it because they had good looking options with vegetarian options (I was the only vegetarian). For starters, we were acknowledged when we came in (plus), and our waiter came and assisted us rather quickly. Ordering is done via QR code and they actually have a nice sized menu (there is no dessert menu so for us big backs we must find another option). In all seriousness, the waiter was excellent, the wait time was hardly even noticeable for the food (plus there), and they make a lot of their items there at the facility (sauces, etc). Possible con: the street parking will probably be full so there is an entrance to a parking area that is easy to miss if the streets are crowded. Nonetheless there is parking so I'm not going to blame the facility for that. Great experience and definitely worth stopping by"

Bunker21

★★★★☆ 4.4 (501) • $$

"Super low key, but a gem!Came with the fam, because my sister said we had to go and we ordered the corn cheese, fries, hot and crispy and regular crispy. It comes with complementary salad and pickled radish. The salad is a simple cabbage salad with this great dressing...almost like it was spicy mayo-esque, and we killed the salad and asked for more. The fries came out first and I could not stop eating them. They were perfectly crispy and so addicting. Definitely order some for the table.The chicken came out smelling amazing and fresh out the fryer so it was very hot, but the first bite was so juicy and flavorful. That batter is amazing. Super crispy skin and juicy flesh underneath. The hot and crispy had a great flavor and a little kick, but I actually preferred the crispy. Service was great and they were very attentive and sweet.If you're in the area and are looking for some good KFC...definitely try this spot."

The Rockefeller - Manhattan Beach

★★★★☆ 4.1 (766) • $$

"A nice chill place for casual American fare. Been here as well as their other locations in RB and HB and they're all pretty similar, in terms of vibe, food and service. Having to say they're always consistently decent. A good menu of drink options and the usual starters you'd find on a menu...brussels sprouts, wings, flatbread/pizzas, fries, guac and chips. Usually busy on the weekends if you're looking for a lively place but pretty bare on the weekday evenings if you're looking for some quiet chill dining."

Lucky Johns Kitchen and Cocktails

★★★★★ 4.5 (19)

"We attended this relatively new venue since a friend of ours worked here. We came in at the dinner hour and the food was remarkably good. This place strikes you as a dive bar with dedicated decor, but I had a burger and the onion rings were perfect,Our server was Natalie she's an excellent job of taking care of us, she returned to our table many times to make sure everything was great for our family dinnerWe also played family pool games on the coin operation pool table. Other guests were having a great time while we were there so this place is a soon 2b discovered future gem on a busy mall lot next to the Beach Blvd corridor.Well recommended, we will return..!!"