Restaurants in Long Beach

Heritage earned its 2025 Michelin star running a single multicourse tasting menu from a converted Craftsman house in Long Beach's Rose Park neighborhood. Chef Philip Pretty draws on produce from a nearby farm, and the pricing sits well below comparable starred restaurants in Los Angeles or San Francisco. Book well in advance: tables are hard to secure and getting harder.

Chiang Rai is the only Michelin Plate-recognised Thai restaurant in Long Beach, earning the nod in both 2024 and 2025. At $$, it is one of the city's strongest value arguments for a special-occasion dinner or a deliberate solo meal. A 4.6 Google rating across 414 reviews backs the consistency. Book a few days ahead on weekends; walk-ins are generally possible midweek.

555 East sits on East Ocean Boulevard in downtown Long Beach — a waterfront address that makes it a practical late-night option for hotel guests, Convention Center visitors, and anyone finishing a long evening nearby. Booking is straightforward, and the central location puts it within reach of the city's main dining and bar corridor. Check our Long Beach guides for how it fits your full itinerary.

Cafe Gazelle on La Verne Ave is a Belmont Shore neighbourhood option suited to casual dates, solo meals, or low-key celebrations. Booking is easy and walk-ins are likely feasible. Confirm hours and pricing directly before visiting, as detailed menu and sourcing information is limited. For the area's full dining range, see Pearl's Long Beach guide.

Domenico's is a neighbourhood-level option in Belmont Shore at 5339 2nd St, best suited to casual lunches and low-key dinners rather than special-occasion meals. Easy to book and well-placed for the 2nd Street strip, it works when convenience and comfort are the priority. For serious dining in Long Beach, Heritage or 555 East are stronger alternatives.

El Viejon Mariscos & Sushi on East Broadway puts a casual mariscos-meets-sushi format at the centre of downtown Long Beach dining. Walk-ins are easy, the price tier is accessible, and the dual menu suits groups with mixed seafood preferences. Not the choice for a formal occasion, but a solid, low-friction option for explorers eating their way through the neighbourhood.

Enrique's is a casual Mexican restaurant on Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach — easy to book, no reservations pressure, and suited to a relaxed dinner or takeout pickup near the coast. Without published awards or menu data, it's a neighbourhood-level bet rather than a destination call. For higher-confidence options in Long Beach, Heritage and 555 East offer more documented track records.

A compact Italian osteria on Belmont Shore's East Broadway strip, La Parolaccia suits couples and small groups better than large parties — call ahead if you're four or more. Easy to book and unpretentious in format, it's a reliable neighbourhood option for straightforward Italian cooking in one of Long Beach's most walkable dining neighbourhoods.