The Social List
4th Street, Long Beach
Restaurant in Long Beach, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
The Social List is a practical Long Beach pick for an easy, social meal rather than a chef-driven splurge. It makes the most sense for repeat visits, casual dinners, and small groups that want low booking friction; choose Heritage instead when the occasion calls for a higher-spend Californian restaurant.
About The Social List
The Social List is a Long Beach venue with a casual dress code. It is closed Monday and Tuesday; open 11:30 AM–9 PM on Wednesday and Thursday; 11:30 AM–10 PM on Friday; 10 AM–10 PM on Saturday; and 10 AM–9 PM on Sunday.
Plan around the basics: the hours and casual dress code. Check the venue's official channels for current menu, booking, and service information before you go.
Better for a casual Long Beach plan than a heavily researched splurge
The Social List reads as a casual Long Beach option with midweek-to-weekend hours. Plan the visit around its location, dress code, and schedule rather than awards, a named chef, tasting-menu format, price tier, signature dishes, or a specific dining format.
If you are comparing dining choices, keep the decision practical. Heritage may fit a different kind of plan, while The Social List is best evaluated on the basics: Long Beach location, casual dress, and the posted weekly schedule.
Plan around timing, not scarcity
The most reliable planning detail is the hours. The Social List is closed Monday and Tuesday, opens at 11:30 AM Wednesday through Friday, and opens at 10 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Friday and Saturday extend until 10 PM, while Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday close at 9 PM.
Planning details
- Location
- 2105 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814
- Website
- thesociallistlb.com
- Phone
- +15624335478
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Social List reads as a modern, neighborhood-minded restaurant rooted in Retro Row’s independent streak. It sits away from Long Beach’s waterfront spectacle and aligns with locally oriented, smaller-format operators that serve a primarily residential clientele. The coverage frames the spot as part of the city’s maturing dining scene—a practical, community-focused establishment rather than a destination theater. Expect a modest, contemporary neighborhood energy: approachable and unpretentious, with the kind of presence that contributes to a block’s everyday dining life rather than seeking to dominate the city’s restaurant headlines.
Best For
The Social List is best approached as a neighborhood go-to for casual meals and socializing, with explicit positioning for brunch and known appeal during happy hour and casual hangouts. Signature items—most notably the Crab Cakes Benedict—point to a strong brunch identity, while the Napoleon Burger and Castro Fries make it an easy pick for lunch or an informal dinner. The venue’s location on East 4th Street and its independent, resident-focused clientele make it particularly well suited to locals and repeat visits rather than one-time destination dining.
Ordering Tips
Menus and operational details are not comprehensively recorded in public sources, so check ahead before you go. When you do visit, prioritize the signature items: the Crab Cakes Benedict for a weekend brunch test, and the Napoleon Burger with Castro Fries for a lunchtime or casual dinner ordering strategy. Because the restaurant is framed as a smaller, neighborhood-oriented operation, consider arriving with modest expectations about service format and seat availability—reservations and hours are not clearly documented, so a quick call or an online check is sensible before making plans.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual indoor-outdoor vibe with an upbeat, eclectic atmosphere and friendly service.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Crab Cakes Benedict
- Napoleon Burger
- Castro Fries
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2105 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the night needs a more polished, higher-spend meal, cross-shop Heritage. If the group wants a clearer Mexican restaurant direction instead of a flexible neighborhood setup, try Lola's Mexican Cuisine.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Long Beach
Heritage is the clear splurge comparison: it has a defined Californian identity and $$$$ positioning, so choose it when the meal needs to feel planned and occasion-worthy. The Social List is easier to slot into a normal week and makes more sense when ambiance and convenience matter more than a high-touch dining format.
Lola's Mexican Cuisine, Honduras' Kitchen, El Barrio Cantina, and Ruta 15 Ceviche Bar & Mexican Kitchen are better choices when the group wants a more specific cuisine lane. The Social List is the flexible pick: less about chasing a particular dish, more about finding a relaxed Long Beach table that works for a casual plan.
For value, the safer move is matching the venue to the occasion. Heritage is worth the higher spend when the meal itself is the event. The Social List is the better fit when the event is the conversation, the group, or a low-pressure night out.
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Compare The Social List
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Social List | Long Beach | , | , | No published awards |
| Lola's Mexican Cuisine | Long Beach | , | , | No published awards |
| Honduras' Kitchen | Long Beach | , | , | No published awards |
| Heritage | Long Beach | Californian | $$$$ | 2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| El Barrio Cantina | Los Angeles | , | , | 2025 LA Taco Best Tacos in LA · #14 |
| Ruta 15 Ceviche Bar & Mexican Kitchen | Los Angeles | , | , | 2025 LA Taco Best Tacos in LA · #67 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book The Social List?
Plan around the hours: closed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday and Thursday from 11:30 AM to 9 PM; Friday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM; Saturday from 10 AM to 10 PM; and Sunday from 10 AM to 9 PM.
Is The Social List good for solo dining?
The Social List is in Long Beach, has a casual dress code, and operates Wednesday through Sunday.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Social List?
The hours include daytime and evening service on its open days. The Social List opens at 11:30 AM Wednesday through Friday and 10 AM Saturday and Sunday, with closing times of 9 PM or 10 PM depending on the day.
What are alternatives to The Social List?
Other options to compare include Lola's Mexican Cuisine, El Barrio Cantina, Ruta 15 Ceviche Bar & Mexican Kitchen, Honduras' Kitchen, and Heritage. Choose based on the kind of meal you want and check each venue's current details before booking.
Is The Social List good for a special occasion?
With a casual dress code, The Social List is safest to think of as a casual Long Beach option unless the venue's current information says otherwise.
What should I wear to The Social List?
The dress code is casual. Dress comfortably for a casual Long Beach meal.
