Gladstone's
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach
Restaurant in Long Beach, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Gladstone's is a practical Long Beach pick when the setting and easy downtown location matter more than a chef-led or award-driven meal. Use it for birthdays, family gatherings, and low-friction group plans near the waterfront; cross-shop more food-focused options if the occasion depends on a sharper culinary point of view.
About Gladstone's
Book Gladstone's when you want a casual Long Beach restaurant with published hours that make planning direct. Details are practical rather than elaborate: use it when the name, city, dress code, and schedule fit the occasion, not for a specific chef, award, cuisine, price tier, or service format.
A casual choice for a direct reservation
The smart use case is a meal where convenience and clarity carry weight. Gladstone's lists a casual dress code and is open Monday from 4–9:30 PM, then Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 AM–9:30 PM. Beyond that, no awards, named chef, price range, menu format, or specific dining style are listed, so expectations should stay grounded.
Because off-premise service, bar seating, private dining, and other operational details are not specified, confirm those directly with the restaurant before building a plan around them. A good reason to consider Gladstone's is simple scheduling: it has evening hours every day and midday-through-evening hours Tuesday through Sunday.
How to use it in a Long Beach plan
Keep expectations practical. This is a fit for diners who want a casual Long Beach option with clearly listed hours, not for someone building a night around a documented chef, tasting format, award pedigree, or specific cuisine. If the guest list needs a low-dress-code plan, the casual policy may help.
Readers comparing across the city should use our full Long Beach restaurants guide for broader dining context, especially if the goal is a more specific food-first pick. You can also compare Gladstone's with named options such as Parkers' Lighthouse, Queensview Steakhouse, L'Opera Italian Restaurant, Sky Room, and Kalaveras depending on the type of meal you want, while our Long Beach bars guide helps if the stronger move is drinks before or after dinner.
Quick reference: choose Gladstone's for a casual Long Beach meal when the published hours fit your schedule; look elsewhere if the main priority is a documented chef, award signal, specific cuisine, or off-premise service.
Planning details
- Location
- 330 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- gladstoneslongbeach.com
- Phone
- +15624328588
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Gladstone's presents itself as a long-running seafood house anchored at the waterfront end of Pine Avenue. The profile leans into continuity — an address that has "accumulated years of service" — while acknowledging the city’s evolving dining scene. That balance creates a historic, almost iconic presence: a familiar coastal format that coexists with newer, ingredient-forward neighbors. The writing notes the venue’s ties to the post-Malibu template of large-format seafood dining and situates Gladstone’s as a durable waterfront fixture in downtown Long Beach, one that still reads as part of the city’s maritime dining lineage.
Best For
Gladstone's is best when you treat it like a shared, social meal by the water. The venue’s strengths align with group dining and celebrations, where large-format seafood offerings and communal plates shine. Weekend brunches are part of its program, and its longstanding place on Pine Avenue makes it an easy pick for casual hangouts with friends or family. Because the menu includes shareable signature items, tables that want a lively, convivial outing — brunch or a celebratory dinner with a waterfront backdrop — find Gladstone’s particularly well suited to those occasions.
Ordering Tips
When ordering, lean into the menu’s shareable seafood traditions: the Clambake for Two is a signature, communal centerpiece and an obvious pick for groups or celebratory meals. For more casual plates, the Coconut Shrimp and Fish Tacos are highlighted as standout items on the menu. The description frames Gladstone’s within the large-format, volume-focused seafood-house tradition, so plan to order dishes to pass and build a shared spread rather than strictly individual entrees.
Venue details
Ambiance
Expansive atmosphere with floor-to-ceiling windows framing calm harbor waters and light shifting across the room, enhanced by ocean-adjacent air on the patio.
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Clambake for Two
- Coconut Shrimp
- Fish Tacos
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 330 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
Planning details
Location
330 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if Gladstone's is not the right fit
For a similar waterfront-oriented Long Beach meal with a slightly more polished feel, cross-shop Parkers' Lighthouse. For a more formal celebration, compare Sky Room before committing, especially if the room needs to carry the occasion.
Restaurant context
How Gladstone's compares in Long Beach
Gladstone's is the easier, more casual-feeling choice when the priority is a waterfront-adjacent meal without turning dinner into a major production. Queensview Steakhouse and Sky Room read as stronger special-occasion splurges, especially if the group wants a more formal room. Choose Gladstone's when convenience and a relaxed harbor-area setting matter more than a dressed-up night.
Parkers' Lighthouse is the closest cross-shop for a similar Long Beach waterfront decision. If the meal needs to feel a bit more polished, start there; if the plan needs to stay simple and accessible for a mixed group, Gladstone's is the lower-friction pick. L'Opera Italian Restaurant is the better fit for a more traditional sit-down dinner downtown, especially when Italian food is the brief.
Kalaveras is the livelier alternative for groups that care more about energy than waterfront atmosphere. For date night or a family celebration, Gladstone's is more about the setting; for a louder group meal, Kalaveras is the easier match. None of these peers should be chosen on awards alone here, so the decision should come down to room, occasion, and how formal the night needs to feel.
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Compare Gladstone's
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Gladstone's | Long Beach | No published awards |
| Queensview Steakhouse | Long Beach | No published awards |
| Parkers' Lighthouse | Long Beach | No published awards |
| Kalaveras | Long Beach | No published awards |
| Sky Room | Long Beach | No published awards |
| L'Opera Italian Restaurant | Long Beach | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Gladstone's in Long Beach?
Other Long Beach options to compare include Parkers' Lighthouse, Queensview Steakhouse, L'Opera Italian Restaurant, Sky Room, and Kalaveras. Check each restaurant's current details directly if cuisine, price, reservations, or a particular occasion setup matters.
How far ahead should I book Gladstone's?
A specific booking window is not listed. If timing matters, especially for a weekend or a larger party, contact Gladstone's directly and confirm availability before making plans.
Can I eat at the bar at Gladstone's?
Bar seating is not specified. Confirm directly with Gladstone's if you specifically want a bar seat or a shorter stop rather than a standard table.
Is Gladstone's good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a casual Long Beach meal if the hours and dress code fit your plans. For a special occasion, confirm current reservation options and any specific setup directly with the restaurant.
Is lunch or dinner better at Gladstone's?
Gladstone's opens at 4 PM on Monday and at 11:30 AM Tuesday through Sunday, closing at 9:30 PM each day. Its hours indicate midday dining is available Tuesday through Sunday, while dinner hours are available every day.
What should a first-timer know about Gladstone's?
Start with the basics: Gladstone's is in Long Beach, has a casual dress code, and lists hours of 4–9:30 PM on Monday and 11:30 AM–9:30 PM Tuesday through Sunday. Other specifics, including cuisine, price, bar seating, and off-premise service, should be confirmed directly.
