Parkers' Lighthouse
Shoreline Village, Long Beach
Restaurant in Long Beach, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Parkers' Lighthouse works when Shoreline Village location and easy logistics matter more than a tightly defined chef-led meal. Lunch is the stronger play for the waterfront setting; dinner works for casual groups and low-pressure occasions. Cross-shop Queensview Steakhouse for a more formal night, or Fuego and The Reef for other waterside options.
About Parkers' Lighthouse
For a Long Beach outing, Parkers' Lighthouse is in Long Beach, keeps daily hours beginning at 11:30 AM, lists a smart casual dress code. Details for a specific cuisine, chef, price tier, awards, menu format, service style, or seating setup are not available.
Book it for a direct Long Beach plan
Parkers' Lighthouse can make sense when the occasion needs a Long Beach restaurant option and the timing fits its posted hours. The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, Sunday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Consider it as an option when the location and hours work for your plan. Confirm current menus, availability, any special needs directly before you go. For a deeper Long Beach search, use Our full Long Beach restaurants guide, then cross-check nearby plans with Our full Long Beach bars guide or Our full Long Beach experiences guide.
Who should choose it this season
Go when the hours and smart casual dress code fit the kind of Long Beach meal you are planning. The 11:30 AM opening gives it daytime flexibility, while the later closing time on Friday and Saturday may be useful for evening plans. If you need a highly specific cuisine, awards, a tasting format, or detailed dietary information, confirm those points directly before making it the centerpiece of the outing.
For cross-shopping, Queensview Steakhouse, Fuego, The Reef, Kalaveras, Gladstone's are other named options to compare depending on the kind of plan you are building. Use each venue's current details to confirm hours, setting, menu, reservation fit before deciding.
Planning details
- Location
- 435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- parkerslighthouse.com
- Phone
- +15624326500
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Parkers' Lighthouse is defined by its setting: the harbor is not just backdrop but premise. The dining room and exterior orientation open directly toward the marina, so anchored sailboats and the low Catalina horizon are part of the experience well before a menu appears. The restaurant reads like a measured, traditional seafood house rather than a speedy fish-shack — sourcing and provenance are foregrounded alongside careful cooking. That combination of maritime panorama and culinary seriousness creates a quietly assured, classic waterfront atmosphere where the place and the produce feel inseparable.
Best For
This is a go-to spot for evenings when the view matters as much as the food. Its harbor-front position and considered seafood program make it well suited to dinner-driven occasions — date nights, celebrations and special-occasion meals where scenery and sourcing both play starring roles. The setting rewards lingering over a meal as daylight shifts to evening, and the restaurant’s focus on high-quality Pacific catch makes it comfortable for diners who want a refined seafood experience anchored by its marina location.
Ordering Tips
Prioritize the dayboat and seasonally driven selections: the menu leans on proximity to Pacific fisheries, so ask about the daily catch and what’s freshest. The kitchen showcases items that change with the seasons — the description cites Dungeness crab, Pacific halibut, California spiny lobster (noted seasonally) and white seabass — so timing matters. From the venue’s signature list, consider the Mesquite-Grilled Day Boat Catch for a sense of daily sourcing, and the Spicy Halibut Roll or Sunset Roll for prepared-roll options. Ask staff about seasonal specialties and any just-landed offerings.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed atmosphere with dramatic waterfront views from every table, warm and inviting lighting, enhanced by live music.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Mesquite-Grilled Day Boat Catch
- Spicy Halibut Roll
- Sunset Roll
Planning details
Location
435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if this does not fit
If the occasion needs a more polished steakhouse feel, book Queensview Steakhouse instead. If the goal is another waterside Long Beach meal, compare availability at Fuego or The Reef.
Restaurant context
How Parkers' Lighthouse compares in Long Beach
Parkers' Lighthouse is the practical Shoreline Village choice: easier to slot into a waterfront day than a more formal dinner, likely less occasion-heavy than Queensview Steakhouse. Pick Queensview when the meal needs steakhouse structure and a dressier feel; pick Parkers' Lighthouse when the group wants Long Beach harbor convenience without turning the night into a splurge-first plan.
Against Gladstone's, Fuego, and The Reef, the decision is mostly about setting and occasion. Fuego and The Reef are the better cross-shops if the water view is the priority, while Gladstone's fits diners who want another casual Long Beach option with a similar easygoing brief.
Kalaveras is the better move for a louder group meal, especially when cocktails and energy matter more than a waterfront address. Parkers' Lighthouse is the calmer pick for mixed-age groups, visitors, daytime plans around Shoreline Village.
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Compare Parkers' Lighthouse
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Parkers' Lighthouse | Long Beach | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence |
| Queensview Steakhouse | Long Beach | No published awards |
| Gladstone's | Long Beach | No published awards |
| Kalaveras | Long Beach | No published awards |
| Fuego | Long Beach | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| The Reef | Long Beach | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Parkers' Lighthouse in Long Beach?
Other named options to compare include Queensview Steakhouse, The Reef, Gladstone's, Fuego, Kalaveras. Check each venue's current details for hours, menu, setting, reservation fit before choosing.
Is lunch or dinner better at Parkers' Lighthouse?
It opens at 11:30 AM every day, with closing at 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10 PM Friday and Saturday. Choose the time that best fits your Long Beach plan, confirm current service details directly with the restaurant.
Is Parkers' Lighthouse good for a special occasion?
It may work for a Long Beach occasion if the hours and smart casual dress code match your plans. As a specific menu format, price tier, or special-occasion setup are not listed, confirm those details directly before booking.
What should I order at Parkers' Lighthouse?
No specific dishes or menu categories are listed. Review the current menu before visiting, choose based on what is available that day.
