Kihon 5662 2nd St. 562-433-3800 kihonsushi.com It’s all about perfecting the fundamentals— or “kihon”—in creating great sushi, according to this popular Naples restaurant. The fish and the rice are beautifully prepared and never hidden by too much sauce at Kihon, where quality and freshness are everything. Top 5 Kihon Sushi Nikkei @Sushi 39 Degrees Sushi […]
555 East American Steakhouse 555 E. Ocean Blvd. 562-437-0626 555east.com For a night on the town, 555 East consistently smokes out the competition for special occasions with its romantic atmosphere and top-notch dry-aged USDA Prime beef offerings—all hand-cut from corn-fed cows. Besides steak, the award-winning restaurant also serves up some excellent seafood, plus cocktails and […]
Wine on 2nd’s Fig & Pig Flatbread 5640 2nd St. 562-343-1662 wineon2nd.com Wine on 2nd is a clear favorite among readers, with top ranks in multiple categories, including taking home the Best Signature Dish prize for its Fig & Pig Flatbread. The dish is made with a delicious combination of prosciutto, figs, fig jam, crumbled […]
L’Opera 101 Pine Ave. 562-491-0066 lopera.com Setting the bar high for fine dining in Long Beach, L’Opera specializes in five-star Italian cuisine, specifically from the northern region. The candle-lit romantic restaurant is housed within a circa-1906 historic former bank building oozing with grandeur. It’s fit for any special occasion. Top 5 L’Opera Cafe Gazelle Michael’s […]
Santa Fe Importers 1401 Santa Fe Ave. 562-437-7775 santafeimporters.com If you’re a pizza lover in Long Beach or Seal Beach, you don’t want to miss Santa Fe Importers’ Sicilian-style pizza. Made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, the pizza is a fan favorite for a reason. With authentic flavors of Italy in every bite, it’s no wonder […]
HiroNori Craft Ramen 610 E. Carson St. 562-676-4234 hironori.com/longbeach Our readers—and thousands of online reviewers—agree with HiroNori’s claims that the Irvine-based restaurant chain has the best tonkotsu, shoyu and vegan ramen in Long Beach. The company, established in 2017, prides itself in sources the best ingredients for its traditional broth recipe and fresh-cut noodles for […]
Long Beach Creamery 4141 Long Beach Blvd. 562-513-3493 longbeachcreamery.com Reigning ice cream queen Dina Amadril keeps her crown another year—no surprise. Long Beach Creamery, Amadril’s local frozen empire scoops out delightfuly unique flavors such as Cashew Fennel Chip, Midnight Oolong and Saltine Dream. Check out the lastest flavors of the season on social media. Top […]
Lola’s Mexican Cuisine 4140 Atlantic Ave. & 2030 E. 4th St. 562-349-0100 lolasmexicancuisine.com Offering the happiest of happy hours, plus an even better deal on Taco Tuesdays, our readers rely on Lola’s Mexican Cuisine for special offers on high-quality cuisine and cocktails. Established in 2007, the family-owned business offers the perfect blend of traditional and […]
Kogi Korean BBQ 323-315-0253 kogibbq.com Can we taco ‘bout how this Korean-taco-hybrid food truck is revolutionizing the scene?! With humble beginnings, Kogi has been shaking up foodie expectations in Long Beach since 2008. The company is committed to its community and customers, pushing the boundaries of flavor while staying true to its roots. Top 5 […]
George’s Greek Cafe 135 Pine Ave. & 5316 E. 2nd St. 562-437-1184 georgesgreekcafe.com Opa! George’s is a little piece of Greece in Southern California with our readers favoring its falafel above all the rest. George’s follows family recipes passed down for generations, plus fine imported ingredients such as cold pressed extra virgin olive oil from […]
