The Crooked Duck
East Long Beach, Long Beach
Restaurant in Long Beach, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
The Crooked Duck is a low-friction Long Beach pick for a casual daytime meal, especially if convenience matters more than a chef-driven or occasion-style experience. It makes sense for a return visit or neighborhood plan; for a more defined cuisine or special-occasion room, compare nearby options before committing.
About The Crooked Duck
The Crooked Duck is a casual Long Beach option with daily daytime hours. The most useful way to plan around it is simple: consider it when you want an easy, low-ceremony stop in Long Beach rather than a highly specified restaurant experience.
A daytime Long Beach choice when convenience matters more than ceremony
The useful way to think about this place is situational. The Crooked Duck is listed as casual and open daily from 8 AM to 2:30 PM. If the outing needs a defined cuisine, named chef, formal service style, or beverage-led experience, choose a place built around those specifics.
That makes it a practical fit for a direct daytime plan in Long Beach. For a broader shortlist, compare it with other options such as Chiang Rai, Green Field Churrascaria, Panxa Cocina, Tacos Lionydas, and Ubuntu, depending on what kind of meal you are trying to plan.
Where it fits against a broader Long Beach day
The smart move is to use it as part of a simple Long Beach route rather than making the restaurant the entire plan. Pair it with the city guides if the day needs more structure: Our full Long Beach restaurants guide, 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.
For a different restaurant plan, compare The Crooked Duck with other dining rooms or with named options in the guide such as Chiang Rai, Green Field Churrascaria, Panxa Cocina, Tacos Lionydas, and Ubuntu. The Crooked Duck is best suited to a casual daytime choice rather than a specific cuisine, menu format, chef, bar program, price point, or special-occasion format.
Quick read: choose The Crooked Duck for an easy casual daytime stop in Long Beach; compare elsewhere if you need a more specifically documented dining experience.
Planning details
- Location
- 5096 CA-1, Long Beach, CA 90804
- Website
- thecrookedduck.com
- Phone
- +15624945118
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Crooked Duck reads as a durable, neighborhood bar that leans into its Pacific Coast Highway address rather than chasing downtown trend cycles. It presents a straightforward, casual temperament: drinks are the central focus and the kitchen plays a supporting role. The copy emphasizes regulars and geographic commitment, so the room feels lived-in and unpretentious rather than curated for newcomer foot traffic. Expect a classic, relaxed neighborhood pace—the kind of place that endures because it serves a local crowd consistently rather than trying to reinvent itself for broader culinary attention.
Best For
This is a spot built for easy visits: think weekend brunches and after-work drinks more than formal dining. Signature items like corned beef hash and the monte cristo tie into brunch service, while heartier fare such as duck chili suggests it holds up into the evening. The Crooked Duck suits small groups of regulars, families stopping in for a casual meal, and anyone looking for an unpretentious place to unwind on Pacific Coast Highway. It’s less of a destination for special-occasion dining and more of a reliable local hang.
Ordering Tips
Approach ordering with the identity of the place in mind: drinks come first, food supports the session. The menu highlights—corned beef hash, monte cristo and duck chili—are sensible starting points based on the venue’s signatures. Given the accessible pricing and bar-forward format described, consider pairing a cocktail or beer with one of those house favorites rather than assembling a multi-course tasting. If you’re visiting for brunch, the corned beef hash and monte cristo are directly signaled as standouts; for evening visits the duck chili reads like a hearty choice that complements the drink-led program.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, cozy atmosphere in a funky, shabby-chic converted house with blues music, covered patio, and friendly local vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- corned beef hash
- duck chili
- monte cristo
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 5096 CA-1, Long Beach, CA 90804
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Pick Chiang Rai if the group wants Thai food and a clearer price signal. Pick Panxa Cocina if ambiance matters more than pure convenience.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Long Beach
The Crooked Duck is the easier, lower-commitment choice when the meal needs to be casual and daytime-friendly. Chiang Rai gives you a clearer cuisine lane with Thai cooking at $$, so choose it when the group wants a more specific dinner-style plan rather than a general neighborhood meal.
Green Field Churrascaria reads better for a larger, meat-focused group, while Panxa Cocina is the stronger cross-shop when ambiance and a more deliberate restaurant feel matter. If value is defined by speed and ease, The Crooked Duck has the advantage; if value means a more memorable format, look to those peers first.
Tacos Lionydas and Ubuntu are less direct Long Beach substitutes but useful if the reader is comparing by craving. Tacos Lionydas is the sharper pick for a taco-led meal, while Ubuntu is the better fit for vegan West African cooking.
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Compare The Crooked Duck
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crooked Duck | Long Beach | , | , | No published awards |
| Green Field Churrascaria | Long Beach | , | , | No published awards |
| Tacos Lionydas | Los Angeles | , | , | 2025 LA Taco Best Tacos in LA · #63 |
| Chiang Rai | Long Beach | Thai | $$ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Ubuntu | Los Angeles | Vegan West African | , | 2023 Esquire Best New Restaurants · #14 |
| Panxa Cocina | Long Beach | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Crooked Duck good for solo dining?
It may work for a low-effort solo stop in Long Beach during the day. The Crooked Duck has casual dress and daily hours from 8 AM to 2:30 PM. For a different option, you can also compare it with Chiang Rai.
What are alternatives to The Crooked Duck in Long Beach?
Other named options to compare include Green Field Churrascaria, Panxa Cocina, Tacos Lionydas, Chiang Rai, and Ubuntu. The Crooked Duck makes the most sense when you want a casual daytime option in Long Beach and do not need a highly specific restaurant format.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Crooked Duck?
The hours are daytime only: 8 AM to 2:30 PM every day. Plan around the posted daytime schedule. If you need an evening plan, compare other options such as Panxa Cocina or Ubuntu and check their current details directly.
