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    Olive & Rose, Restaurant in Long Beach
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    Olive & Rose

    Downtown, Long Beach

    Restaurant in Long Beach, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $50–100per person

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Olive & Rose is useful as an easy Long Beach dinner option, especially when flexibility matters more than chasing a known chef, award, or wine program. For special occasions, compare it with 555 East; for a drinks-led night, Broken Spirits Distillery or Navy Proof Food & Spirits may give the evening a clearer shape.

    About Olive & Rose

    The schedule is dinner hours Tuesday through Saturday, 5–9 PM, with the restaurant closed Monday and Sunday. The dress code is casual.

    Use it for a casual dinner plan

    The clearest planning facts are the hours and dress code. Olive & Rose is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5–9 PM, which makes it an evening-only option given its schedule. That timing matters for practical planning, especially for diners who are narrowing down where to eat after work, before a later stop, or during a straightforward night out in Long Beach.

    Olive & Rose may fit when the plan is a casual dinner during its posted hours, and the casual dress code makes that the safest tone to assign to the visit. Diners who need a particular cuisine, price range, beverage focus, menu structure, reservation approach, or service style should confirm those details directly before choosing it. That is especially important when the meal has a fixed purpose, such as coordinating a group, accommodating strong preferences, or trying to match a specific kind of restaurant experience.

    Where it fits in a Long Beach night out

    For a fuller restaurant search, start with the Long Beach restaurants guide. Diners comparing nearby options can also look at 555 East, Ammatolí, Broken Spirits Distillery, Navy Proof Food & Spirits, or Thai District, depending on what kind of evening they are planning. Those comparisons are most useful when the group already knows what it wants from the night, whether that means a clearer sense of cuisine, a more defined venue style, or simply another Long Beach dinner possibility to weigh against Olive & Rose.

    The verdict: keep Olive & Rose in mind for a casual Long Beach dinner during its Tuesday-to-Saturday evening hours. It is best approached as a simple planning candidate rather than a restaurant to define by details that are not readily available. With that extra check, diners can decide whether the hours and casual dress code are enough for the evening they have in mind.

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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 5–9 PM
    Location
    255 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    oliveandroselb.com
    Phone
    +15628258009
    Restaurant contextLong Beach, United States
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Olive & Rose positions itself at the intersection of downtown Long Beach’s tourist-facing waterfront and a more locally rooted restaurant culture. Mediterranean pantry staples and an old‑world pub register suggest a dining room that balances polished technique with approachable, familiar flavors. The room reads as a classic, quietly confident spot that aims to be accessible and thoughtfully executed.

    Best For

    The restaurant is a flexible, all‑day operation that fits a range of neighborhood occasions. Its positioning on Atlantic Avenue and the idea of a 'regular Tuesday habit' make it a natural stop for locals seeking a reliable evening out, an informal brunch or a midweek dinner. Olive & Rose suits date nights and special occasions and can settle into regular rotation as an everyday elevated option in a maturing downtown dining scene.

    Ordering Tips

    Given the signatures provided, start with the Kanpachi Crudo to sample the restaurant’s take on seafood and to whet the palate with something bright and immediate. Move on to one of the heartier mains, the Steak Frites or the Aged Rib Cap, which underscore the kitchen’s commitment to classic, well‑executed proteins. Because the concept is an all‑day, neighborhood operation, consider sharing a crudo course and a steak for the table to experience both the lighter and more robust sides of the menu.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Relaxed Palm Springs-inspired charm with tables gazing onto a courtyard pool and retro parasols, offering easy, peaceful elegance.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantCozyModern

    Best For

    Date NightSpecial OccasionGroup Dining

    Experience

    CourtyardOpen KitchenHotel Restaurant

    Sourcing

    Local SourcingFarm to Table

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Small
    Kitchen
    Modern
    Menu Format
    A la carte
    Private Dining
    Available
    Outdoor Seating
    Yes

    Signature Dishes

    • Kanpachi Crudo
    • Steak Frites
    • Aged Rib Cap
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    255 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    5–9 PM
    Wednesday
    5–9 PM
    Thursday
    5–9 PM
    Friday
    5–9 PM
    Saturday
    5–9 PM
    Sunday
    Closed

    Location

    255 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802 · Directions

    +15628258009

    oliveandroselb.com

    Book on OpenTable

    Recognition and awards

    Also consider

    Where to go if this is not the right fit

    Book 555 East instead if the dinner needs to feel more occasion-ready. Choose Broken Spirits Distillery if cocktails are the main reason to go out.

    Restaurant context

    How Olive & Rose compares in Long Beach

    Choose Olive & Rose when booking ease matters and the plan is a simple dinner in Long Beach. Compared with Thai District and Ammatolí, it is the less defined choice from the outside, so those peers are better if the group wants a clearer cuisine-led decision.

    For a higher-stakes dinner, 555 East is the stronger cross-shop because it reads more naturally as a special-occasion venue. For a drinks-first night, Navy Proof Food & Spirits and Broken Spirits Distillery give the evening a more obvious bar angle.

    The practical call: Olive & Rose is for flexibility; 555 East is for a more formal dinner; Thai District or Ammatolí are better when cuisine choice is the anchor; Navy Proof Food & Spirits or Broken Spirits Distillery make more sense when cocktails matter as much as food.

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    Compare Olive & Rose

    Olive & Rose Long Beach and similar venues
    VenueLocationAwards
    Olive & RoseLong Beach
    2026 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #68
    Thai DistrictLong BeachNo published awards
    555 EastLong BeachNo published awards
    AmmatolíLos Angeles
    2026 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #472026 James Beard Award Semifinalists2025 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #432024 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #36
    Navy Proof Food & SpiritsLong BeachNo published awards
    Broken Spirits DistilleryLong BeachNo published awards

    How Olive & Rose Long Beach compares with similar nearby venues.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are alternatives to Olive & Rose in Long Beach?

    Other Long Beach options to compare include 555 East, Thai District, Ammatolí, Navy Proof Food & Spirits, and Broken Spirits Distillery.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Olive & Rose?

    Dinner is the service window. Olive & Rose is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5–9 PM and is closed Monday and Sunday.

    Is Olive & Rose good for a special occasion?

    It may work for a casual celebration if the timing fits its Tuesday-to-Saturday evening schedule. Information about pricing, menu format, private dining, or a formal service style is not available, so confirm details directly for higher-stakes plans.

    What should a first-timer know about Olive & Rose?

    Plan around the basics: Olive & Rose is in Long Beach, the dress code is casual, and the hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 5–9 PM. It is closed Monday and Sunday.