
Olive & Rose
Downtown, Long Beach
Restaurant in Long Beach, United States
The Read
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
For planning a meal in Long Beach, Olive & Rose is best treated as a direct evening option with limited public details. The schedule is dinner hours Tuesday through Saturday, 5–9 PM, with the restaurant closed Monday and Sunday. The dress code is casual. Those are useful anchors, but they also set the boundaries for how the restaurant should be described: as a place to consider for dinner during a defined weekday-and-Saturday window, not as a venue with a fully documented public profile.
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. Price tier, cuisine label, chef credit, awards, seat count, menu format, bar setup, or beverage program details are not available, so it should not be framed around specialties, a particular dining category, or a formal occasion format.
If a group is deciding among Long Beach restaurants, use the basics rather than assumed details. 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. Beyond that, the information does not support more specific expectations. 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 our full 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. Because many specifics are not available, confirm any menu, price, reservation, accessibility, or service details directly before making it the centerpiece of a plan. With that extra check, diners can decide whether the hours and casual dress code are enough for the evening they have in mind.
Planning details
- Location
- 255 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- oliveandroselb.com
- Phone
- +15628258009
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. The name and the prose lean into Mediterranean pantry staples and an old‑world pub register, suggesting a dining room that balances polished technique with approachable, familiar flavors. The piece treats the restaurant as a neighborhood-scaled operation rather than a high‑concept destination, so the room reads as intentionally composed to work across mornings, afternoons and evenings — a classic, quietly confident spot that aims to be both accessible and thoughtfully executed.
Best For
The restaurant is presented as 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. Existing positioning also highlights suitability for date nights and special occasions, but the emphasis in the write-up is on a place that can settle into regular rotation — 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 described as 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
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
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
Location
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
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Olive & Rose | Long Beach | No published awards |
| Thai District | Long Beach | No published awards |
| 555 East | Long Beach | No published awards |
| Ammatolí | Los Angeles | 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists2025 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #432024 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #36 |
| Navy Proof Food & Spirits | Long Beach | No published awards |
| Broken Spirits Distillery | Long Beach | No published awards |
How Olive & Rose Long Beach compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Olive & Rose?
Bar seating details are not available. The planning facts are that Olive & Rose is in Long Beach, has a casual dress code, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5–9 PM.
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. Use those comparisons based on the kind of evening you want, then confirm current details directly.
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; lunch hours are not available.
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.
Is Olive & Rose good for solo dining?
Solo-dining or seating-format details are not available. A solo diner should use the evening hours and casual dress code for planning, then check directly if seating preferences matter.














