Best Casual Restaurants in Long Beach

Easily one of the best places to have a fine dining experience without the exorbitant costs. The service absolutely blew my mind away. The food was out of this world and the staff was very very courteous and humble. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family!

TheDining at Heritage a Michelin-starred restaurant is an experience like no other. From the moment I stepped inside, I was enveloped in an ambiance of elegance and sophistication. The staff greeted me with genuine warmth, making me feel like a valued guest. The tasting menu was a journey through innovative flavors and artful presentations. Each dish was a masterpiece, showcasing seasonal ingredients and culinary creativity. The wine pairings were thoughtfully curated, enhancing the flavors of each course. The attention to detail was impeccable, from the exquisite table settings to the seamless service. Overall, my experience at Heritage restaurant was unforgettable. It was a celebration of culinary artistry that left me eagerly anticipating my next visit. Highly recommended for anyone looking to indulge in a remarkable dining experience!

Perfect place to meet friends for a light dinner before attending Speaker Series at The Terrace Theater in downtown Long Beach. Five of us. Servers friendly and helpful. We needed to request the social hour reduced price menu. Not sure why it wasn’t on the table. Quickly brought to us when asked. Brussels sprouts are my favorite, wish I had a photo. Flash fried to a perfect crunch, huge serving enough to share. Three of us had the French onion soup. Delicious! Just enough melted cheese & big chunks of caramelized onions. Meatballs very yummy & the salads were fresh and tasty. Highly recommend you stop by when on the area. They accommodated our time schedule, our server was attentive to our needs. Wonderful service & Great food! We’ll be back when we have more time to enjoy the rooftop ambience.

It’s often the case that a new restaurant takes time to work out their system. That is NOT the case at Nettuno, where we dined on grand opening night. Chef Giuseppe Musso has brought his team with him, upped his game, and hit the ground running. The setting is fabulous, bright, big yet somehow intimate, perhaps due to the well curated art collection adorning the walls. Our meal: antipasti…anchovy shortbread (heaven), focaccia accompanied by an amazing olive oil. Primi…bucatini al cacio e pepe, one of chef Musso’s signature dishes with his own well-executed twist, squid ink fettuccine ai frutti di mare, delectable. Accompanied by a glass of La Quercia di Montepulciano. I dolci were the panna cotta alle fragole and a panforte con pistachio e panna. I highly recommend Nettuno, and I’m sure reservations will be quite necessary in the very near future. The restaurant’s opening coincided with the grand opening of the refurbished Fairmont Breakers hotel. Before dinner belly up to the adjacent bar, and enjoy an after dinner drink in the lounge (also adjacent). There will be live jazz. Also worthwhile is a trip up the elevator to the sky room restaurant, with fabulous views of the Queen Mary and harbor, and the Halo bar one floor higher. Soon to be a downtown hotspot.

Wonderful service, and what a beautiful restaurant and view !