Phlight

★★★★☆ 4.2 (937) • $$

"Great place! Food and drinks were amazing! We ordered appetizers and a round of both red and white sangrias and neither disappointed. There is a parking structure directly across the street that is free but parking spaces are fairly narrow. Otherwise, you will need to find street parking nearby."

Bistango

★★★★☆ 4 (996) • $$$

"Amazing! My girlfriend and I decided to come here for date night after seeing the reviews from others. It lived up to its hype. This was one of my favorite dining experiences in a long time.The restaurant is beautiful and the staff were among the most attentive I have ever seen. Our waiter must have stopped by our table at least a dozen times during our meal to refill water and offer more bread and butter.The food was exquisite. Portions are small but my girlfriend and I liked that. I got the Japanese pumpkin ravioli and she got the pan seared scallop Risotto. They were both amazing. For dessert, we got the almond pear tart and profiteroles. We loved both of those as well!The night that we went, there was live music which made the experience even more fun. We will definitely consider coming back here again for another date night in the future!"

L'Opera

★★★★☆ 4.2 (837) • $$$

"Impeccable service, beautiful ambiance!I had the house Prosecco. Light, crisp and refreshing.I had the Messalina: enjoy the richness of the anchovies in this Caesar Salad.This was half the Penne al' Arriabata. The pasta was perfectly al dente. The sauce was savory, divine roasted garlic and a bit of heat.I was so satisfied with no room for dessert.The service is attentive and helpful.I heard that the opera singer does not perform anymore and I am sorry to hear that.*note Valet Parking is $15"

Filomena's Italian Kitchen & Market

★★★★☆ 4.1 (829) • $$

"I had Veal Piccante , my wife Scallops. Both were excellent.Service was outstanding by Hector . His wine recommendation was wonderful.Not enough garlic on the garlic bread was our only issue.The restaurant was pleasant and the serving staff entertaining."

The 4th Horseman

★★★★☆ 4.2 (723) • $$

"This is the perfect place for any metal head, horror lover , or anyone who likes something a little different. I absolutely loved the ambiance of the location it was right up my alley . This spot had been on my bookmarks for a while and I finally got to try it out. It did not disappoint, I went simple and ordered the slasher pizza & I added buffalo drizzle on top which made the pizza that much tastier. I would definitely come back I enjoyed it and we got there at a good time that it wasn't too packed but I can imagine later at night it gets busier. ( Street Parking )"

O Sea

★★★★★ 4.5 (628) • $$

"O boy am I obsessed with O Sea!! The employees are truly the most friendly and welcoming people! Sarah, the manager was so sweet and checked in on us during our meal. Fillie (may have spelled that wrong), was our server and he was so great, gave yummy suggestions and made sure everything went well throughout our time dining in! Food was very fresh and came out quickly! I want to try everything on the menu! Very open and bright space with plenty of indoor seating. Has a modern coastal vibe. Street parking around the Orange Circle, can get busy on the weekends. Can't wait to come back!"

Lido Bottle Works

★★★★☆ 4.3 (605) • $$

"My dog (yes dog friendly) and I popped in for a happy hour bite. I ordered the hummus and the cucumbers, but the waiter suggested I just combine them and save a buck. I got a lavender beer, it wasn't my fave but wasn't awful. Fun to try something new. I'm pretty basic and tend to find their food too fancy, but I enjoyed this visit. Sit outside and enjoy the view!"

21 Oceanfront

★★★★☆ 3.8 (750) • $$$

"Recently decided to visit 21 oceanfront, the place is extremely ambience, wonderful for a date night, the service was exceptional, I enjoyed an Asian pear salad, that they modified for me to make it vegan, it was delightful, my main entrée was the grilled cauliflower steak, which was exceptional, enjoyed a side of mushrooms & roasted asparagus both delicious , definitely will visit again"

Wine Lab

★★★★☆ 4.1 (569) • $

"I've been coming to the Wine Lab in Costa Mesa for years whenever I'm in Orange County and it's become my go to spot for a nice glass of wine & good vibes. This place has been a wonderful addition to the LAB with multiple dining places/shops in the same plaza. It's a great spot with a lovely ambiance, good wine, and delicious cheese is always a treat. Whenever I come in I'm always greeted by the friendly staff and mellow atmosphere. The Tasting flights are fantastic for exploring different varieties and they have such a wide selection, It's like a journey through flavors!They also have a wine shop and you can pick up a bottle of any of the wines they have on the menu. Definitely drop by if you're in the area and looking for a good wine bar."

22nd St Landing Seafood Grill & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.5 (767) • $$

"Great food! recommend!Nice view of port/boats.Great ambience!Kind customer service!"

Farolito of Fullerton

★★★★☆ 3.7 (650) • $$

"Farolito of Fullerton is a small Mexican restaurant in downtown Fullerton. It may be a little hard to find because the entrance is located in an indoor hallway. Once you find it, you will find that this place is a true gem! This restaurant's interior is nothing fancy, has about 10-15 tables or so. However, it is the service and delicious food that had us coming back! The items I recommend getting are the enchiladas, tropical salad, tostada salad, and the Mexican pizzas! They also have food specials throughout the week! They also have a full bar with draft beers. Come check out this place if you're in the mood for Mexican food and drinks, you won't be disappointed!"

De Luca's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (554) • $$

"I had driven past this restaurant for years, but I finally decided to go for lunch. Walking in the restaurant it looks very clean and cozy. The waiter was professional and efficient. I ordered the chicken Parmesan with pasta and it was delicious. The chicken was tender and moist. The pasta was very well seasoned. I'd like to come back again with my family."

Sebastiani's Italian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (402) • $$

"Authentic Italian cuisine with great wine selection and fantastic music on the weekends"

Ruth's Chris Steak House

★★★★☆ 4 (401) • $$$

"Ruth Chris Long Beach was the best date night we could have asked for. The food is always consistent and the quality is top tier BUT it was the IMPECCABLE service we received that made our night! Hailey was our server and Adolfo was her server assistant and both of them were a dream! Hailey gave us recommendations when we couldn't decide between our sides and made sure she kept us updated on our drink orders when the bar got a little backed up. We were going to skip dessert and then we saw an Apple crumble that another table had ordered and Hailey highly recommended it...I'm so glad she did.We had such an amazing time that we left our table and went to the bar. The bar was packed but we never felt as though we were being ignored as you sometimes can feel when the bar is busy.Overall, this has been the best Ruth Chris experience I have had out of going to multiple locations in and outside of SoCal. We will definitely be back!"

Art Du Vin - Natural Wine Bar

★★★★★ 4.7 (213) • $$

"Took a stroll down 4th street this weekend to enjoy the nice weather and saw the cute outside set up that Art Du Vin has set up and instantly wanted to go there to enjoy the space! They have happy hour until 7, which consists of $13 glasses of selected wines. We tried "fire fuego," which is an orange wine that was not on happy hour and $17 a glass. I love a good orange wine though so I had to try it, and it was, fuego! My favorite was actually the happy hour glass I tried, which was called "one musk a night." It's a type of white wine that has a salty taste to it, I haven't had anything like this before and I loved it! This was also one of the staff pick's, Kelly's, great choice! After we paid we took our wine glasses in the cute outside area to people watch until we left. Was a great Saturday!"

Proudly Serving

★★★★☆ 4.3 (222) • $$

"Smash burgers are on point! The fries are fried in duck fat, which is incredibly delicious. Service is order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. All the employees that walked past made sure to check on us to see that we had everything we needed, and everyone was super friendly."

Mezontle

★★★★☆ 4.2 (218) • $$

"Great Mexican food and service. This is our second time trying the Menudo and café de Olla... highly recommend. The tres leches dessert is tasty."

Snipe Island Crafthouse

★★★★☆ 4.4 (140) • $$

"We popped in after a walk on Balboa Island on a Saturday. It wasn't too crowded, we got seated right away. Our server was friendly, service a bit slow but we weren't in a rush and most people are here to relax and have a good time. We got a burger and a pizza, both were yummy! Seems they have a lot of local craft beer options, and cool seating options."

Anna's Joint

★★★★★ 4.5 (71) • $$

"It was 99 degrees in Long Beach today so I wiped down my counter and closed my kitchen for the day. I walked to Anna's with the perfect cold sandwich in mind. I've been inside this sweet little deli/liquor before but never tried the sandwiches so I was excited to be there. I ordered the De Rossi, it's a cold cut sandwich made to order. They have plenty of seating if you feel like dining in or outside facing Pine Ave. The sandwich was exactly what I day dreamed about and met all of my expectations. The ingredients are fresh and delicious. I forgot about the heat for a few minutes and just enjoyed the moment with my dog (they have dog treats here and are dog friendly!) Can't wait to go back and try something else from the menu!"

Osteria Mare Blu

★★★★★ 4.7 (46)

"Incredible. Lived in Italy in the mid 90s and this is the closest I've felt to food I've romanticized and dreamt of since. The staff is impecable, the chef should be at a James beard restaurant in Los Angeles and it is right here in our quaint slice of paradise. Pro Tip, ignore the menu and simply ask what you should order while sharing what you enjoy. Perfetto!"

Fogo De Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$$

"I hear so much of their happy hours I had to try for myself before taking the plunge with their full dining experience. Happy hour is only at the patio or bar top and you seat yourself for bar top. We ordered the lamb chops, cheese appetizers, and filet mignon along with two clean cocktails. Also got the complimentary cheese bread. All were delicious, but the lamb is REALLY gamey. It was recommended to eat lamb medium cooked. It really is an acquired taste. I asked the hostess what is the best value at fogo and she said the brunch* was by far better than anything they offer just due to the breakfast options and it costing less than dinner."

Open Sesame

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"Service was impeccable as they pay close attention to your tea and water refills. Food was perfectly cooked as the grill chicken was not dry and with the garlic butter was just heavenly. If you are watching your carbs, this plate doesn't come with rice. Great lunch spot and price was really reasonable. Great intro to this restaurant, I will definitely be back to try their daily specials. Saturday was the lamb shank which looks like the item to get for next time. This place is packed so you know the food is fresh and good!"

Postino Park Place

★★★★★ 4.6 • $$

"Came here for lunch with a group of five. We were sat pretty immediately and had a chance to order food. We ordered the toasts for the table and sandwiches and salads for our entrées. I really enjoyed my meal. I will say service was a little off, but I think it's because they were about to switch shifts. It was hard to find someone to help us for a while, but once the second server came around, they were really helpful. A great spot to check out if you're in the area for lunch, dinner, or even happy hour!"

Gladstones

★★★★☆ 3.5 • $$

"Great place to catch a bite in Long Beach. I've been here a few times now and have always been impressed.The food is pretty good. There's a variety of seafood dishes, all done well. Each time I've been here, I'm looking forward to the next thing I get to try. The location is really nice. It's right up near the water, and with the large windows, gives a great view whether you're sitting inside or outside."

La Parolaccia Osteria

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"So I was very lazy today and I still had 10,000 steps to go of my 10,000 steps basically this evening. So I decided to walk from Belmont Shore to downtown. I turned around to come back and decided to walk on Broadway, because I haven't walked that road before. I came upon This place and it sounded very familiar. I looked at my to-do list and there it was on my places I need to try. I haven't had dinner yet. Got to eat! So I stopped in. I got the cannelloni and the dessert special. A torta nonna. I'm a vegetarian and finding good vegetarian dishes is difficult. And I normally only eat very little in one sitting. I devoured everything! I'm pretty sure the recommendation came from the Long Beach food scene, and what a recommendation! This is going to be one of my new go-to's when people are in town.All of the servers were so friendly and polite. The place is clean. I've got nothing else to say except thank you to whoever recommended this place.I get to walk the final stretch home with a belly full of deliciousness"

Fly 'N' Fish Oyster Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"Stumbled upon this restaurant after a day of tanning in Newport Beach. The restaurant is very cute and cozy. Service was very quick and attentive. FOOD- Clam Chowder 4/5- Artichokes 4/5- Oysters 4/5- Clam Linguine 5/5: My favorite dish hands down! The dish came out piping hot. So creamy, buttery, with just the right amount of garlic. They did not skimp out on the clams either. Would happily make another pit stop here the next time I'm in Newport. Heard they have a decent happy hour."

CUCINA enoteca Irvine

★★★★☆ 3.9 • $$$

"Was there with 4 adults/3 kids. Spent around $300 bucks. Staff was solid and accommodating, nice outdoor seating (on the left patio), but the food was just meh. Pizza was cold and dough was tough. The tempura battered squash blossoms were poorly fried and consisted of mostly cheese, barely any vegetable. The portion for the other apps barely fed two people. The meatballs were packed too tight and processed. Some decent highlights... my gin martini, family style salad, and rigatoni bolognese. This place is a huge letdown compared to their SD location. Probably find tastier food at 90% of the other Italian restaurants around here. Would not come here again."