Wine on 2nd 5640 2nd St. 562-343-1662 wineon2nd.com Wine on 2nd is a family-owned bar and restaurant in Naples with more than 35 varieties sold by the glass or bottle, plus small bites, flatbreads, cheeses, desserts and other cuisine—including a well-loved brunch service—that all pairs nicely with fermented grapes. Plus, the neighborhood business invites customers […]
Seabirds Kitchen 975 E. 4th St. 562-317-5545 seabirdskitchen.com Seabirds Kitchen soars past the traditional boundaries of vegan cuisine. Since starting the business from a food truck in 2010, Seabirds has created a top-notch spot in Long Beach’s East Village with scratch-made cuisine crafted using seasonal produce, unique flavor combinations and creative techniques. Top 5 Seabirds […]
Olives Gourmet Grocer 3510 E. Broadway 562-439-7758 olivesgourmetgrocer.com Olives Gourmet Grocer is take-out heaven, with a deli counter stuffed with goodies. Owned by partners Laurie Semon and Erin O’Hagan, who have more than 30 years of experience in the food industry, the business specializes in fresh, locally-curated ingredients—including, yes, olives—and other artisan pantry staples, including […]
Taqueria La Mexicana 3270 E. 4th St. 562-433-6389 Taqueria La Mexicana is that local hole in the wall you’ve been looking for—specializing in simple, satisfying and incredibly delicious tacos filled with carne asada, pollo, lengua and other authentic flavors. The mural-covered little eatery is so popular there’s a worth-it wait at peak times. Top 5 […]
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 […]
