Queensview Steakhouse
Shoreline Village, Long Beach
Restaurant in Long Beach, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Queensview Steakhouse is the Long Beach pick for a planned waterfront steak dinner, especially when the room and wine list matter to the occasion. The 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence gives it a stronger case for wine-focused celebrations, while easy booking makes it less stressful than harder-to-secure special-occasion rooms.
About Queensview Steakhouse
Queensview Steakhouse is a Long Beach dinner option that keeps evening hours Tuesday through Sunday, is closed Monday, has a smart casual dress code, and holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026. For guests comparing places in and around Long Beach, that makes it a planned dinner pick rather than an all-day or lunch option.
The current schedule is 5–9 PM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, and 5–10 PM Friday and Saturday. As there are no lunch hours, plan around dinner service and check the venue's official channels before making time-sensitive plans.
A Long Beach steakhouse for planned evening dining
The clearest way to frame Queensview Steakhouse is as an evening restaurant in Long Beach with a smart casual dress code. For a broader scan of dining, use Our full Long Beach restaurants guide, then compare this with other dinner options based on the specific kind of night you are planning.
A useful signal is the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026. That does not require every diner to order wine, but it is a recognition worth noting for guests who care about a wine-list accolade alongside dinner.
For cross-shopping, compare Queensview Steakhouse with options such as Parkers' Lighthouse, The Reef, Fuego, Gladstone's, and Kalaveras, depending on the kind of dinner your group wants.
Who should choose it, and who should look elsewhere
Choose Queensview Steakhouse for a planned dinner in Long Beach where smart casual attire and a wine-list recognition fit the occasion. It is less useful for diners looking for a lunch service, a published price point, or a specific menu format, because it does not offer those details.
Long Beach visitors building a full night should pair the restaurant decision with the rest of the area plan: Our full Long Beach hotels guide, Our full Long Beach bars guide, Our full Long Beach wineries guide, and Our full Long Beach experiences guide are better for logistics than trying to force this into an all-purpose restaurant pick.
If Long Beach is only one stop in a wider dining itinerary, keep Queensview Steakhouse in mind as a dinner-focused option and compare it with other dining rooms in the region based on its hours, dress code, and the kind of evening you want.
Planning details
- Location
- 435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- queensviewsteakhouse.com
- Phone
- +15624326500
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Queensview Steakhouse leans on its harbor setting to shape the mood. Rather than relying solely on the theatrical interior trappings of a traditional steakhouse, the restaurant lets expansive sightlines across the harbor — with the Queen Mary’s silhouette in view — provide much of the atmosphere. The result is a scenic, quietly classic steakhouse experience that feels polished without being ostentatious: the water and evening light do the heavy lifting, framing leather-and-wood sensibilities in a seaside context that emphasizes place as much as plate.
Best For
This is primarily an evening destination: dinner service makes the most of the harbor at dusk, when views become part of the meal. It suits date nights, business dinners and celebratory outings that benefit from a memorable backdrop rather than loud activity. Parties who want the full effect should request a water-facing table and aim for sunset seating; the panorama across Shoreline Village and toward the Queen Mary is integral to the experience and elevates special-occasion meals without overt theatrics.
Ordering Tips
Queensview’s menu centers on classic steakhouse fare, so start with one of the signatures — the prime New York strip or dry-aged ribeye — and consider a surf element like lobster tail or Chilean sea bass if you want surf-and-turf. Because the harbor view is a major draw, ask for a water-facing table when you reserve and time your booking for dusk if possible. If dry-aging or steak sourcing matters to you, ask the staff for specifics; the kitchen’s treatment of the beef is the focal point here.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, romantic, and inviting with large windows offering panoramic harbor views, enhanced by live music and a hip vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- prime New York strip
- dry-aged ribeye
- lobster tail
- Chilean sea bass
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802
Planning details
Location
435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants seafood instead of steak, start with Parkers' Lighthouse or Gladstone's. If the occasion is more about waterfront atmosphere than the plate format, compare Fuego and The Reef.
For a less formal group dinner, Kalaveras is the cleaner pivot. It suits a livelier night better than a steakhouse celebration.
Restaurant context
How it compares on the Long Beach waterfront
Choose Queensview Steakhouse when the priority is a steakhouse-style celebration with a harbor setting and a wine-list credential. Parkers' Lighthouse and Gladstone's are stronger cross-shops for seafood-leaning groups, while Queensview is the better fit when the table wants beef, wine, and a more formal dinner rhythm.
Fuego and The Reef make sense when ambiance and water views are the main requirement, especially for guests less committed to a steakhouse format. Kalaveras is the easier call for a livelier, more casual group night; it is not the same special-occasion lane.
Booking difficulty is listed as easy for Queensview, which gives it an advantage for last-minute celebrations compared with venues that feel more dependent on peak-time planning. For value, the decision comes down to format: pay here for the steakhouse setting and recognized wine program; choose the peers when seafood, party energy, or a broader waterfront atmosphere matters more.
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Compare Queensview Steakhouse
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Queensview Steakhouse | Long Beach | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence |
| Parkers' Lighthouse | 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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How Queensview Steakhouse Long Beach compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Queensview Steakhouse?
The dress code is smart casual. The restaurant is open for dinner service from 5–9 PM on Tue–Thu and Sun, and 5–10 PM on Fri–Sat, with Monday closed.
What should a first-timer know about Queensview Steakhouse?
Treat Queensview Steakhouse as a dinner-first pick in Long Beach, not an all-day restaurant, since it is closed Monday and opens at 5 PM on operating days. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026) is the clearest recognition.
What are alternatives to Queensview Steakhouse?
Options to compare include Parkers' Lighthouse, The Reef, Fuego, Gladstone's, and Kalaveras. Choose based on your preferred setting, schedule, and the type of dinner your group wants.
Is lunch or dinner better at Queensview Steakhouse?
Dinner is the primary option, because the restaurant opens in the evening: 5–9 PM Tue–Thu and Sun, plus 5–10 PM Fri–Sat. Monday is closed, and no lunch service is offered.
Is Queensview Steakhouse good for a special occasion?
It can be a good fit if the occasion calls for a smart casual dinner in Long Beach and the group values a restaurant with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026). For a different kind of night, compare it with Parkers' Lighthouse, The Reef, Fuego, Gladstone's, or Kalaveras.
