ALTER EGO wasn't even on my radar until tonight, and now I'm wondering how on earth did I miss this…read morelittle slice of date‑night gold? HELLOW! This hidden gem lives inside the newly renovated Fairmont Breakers in Long Beach, and for all my Fairmont regulars: relax, you're in good hands, their world-renowned elegance remains intact. PARKING Valet is only $10, which in Southern California basically qualifies as a love language. (Note to Fairmont Breakers Management: Listen up, my friends! Please keep it that way, gas is $5.97/gallon and my wallet is already in therapy.) I handed the valet a $5 tip before I even stepped out of my car, just so I could glide into the lobby feeling like a full‑blown princess making her grand entrance. Before you leave, you simply pay the valet in cash or card and they'll have your car right there before you can even blink. AMBIANCE Walk in and boom! A towering, beautifully decorated Christmas tree greets you like it's auditioning for a holiday movie. Check out my photos; the whole lobby whispers one word: sophisticated. Oooh, I love that tree! Hang a right, stroll to the end of the hall, and you'll find ALTER EGO, a dark, cozy lounge that feels like the perfect hideaway for a date where you actually want to hear each other talk. Live music starts at 7 PM, the bar closes at 10, and honestly... that's ideal for those of us over 50 who consider 10 PM the witching hour for pajamas. Rob Fontana was performing tonight, and his music was so good I found myself time‑traveling back to the good old days. Every song hit, Rob. Good job! SERVICE Our server, Nia, was a star. Attentive, sharp memory, and smooth service all the way through. Zero notes. FOOD The menu is small, so if you show up ravenous, pace yourself or plan to Uber home after a cocktail‑heavy evening. I'm allergic to cheese, so I had to double‑check ingredients, but the Mushroom Flatbread was outstanding, flavor was superb and the best part was they did not skimp on the mushrooms! A+ for that. I also tried the Prosciutto di Parma with melon, which is a strange combo for a California girl... but hey, I never said I wasn't a weirdo. Drinks are not my thing since I enjoy company without alcohol's help, so I can't help you with that. DATE‑WORTHY OR NOT? Absolutely. Alter Ego gets a double thumbs‑up from me and a strong recommendation for your next Silver Singles date. It's easy to find, the seating is comfortable (even for those of us with backs that like to complain), and they even offer tube pillows for extra support. Tell me that's not romance.

Went there for girlfriend time! Nice ambiance…read more I ordered the mushroom flatbread and thy used the nice mushrooms,not the white button mushrooms. Service was good, we had a great server. The only thing I wish is they have a little bigger menu.

Darush gharineh one of the waiters was just so pleasant and accommodating. Truly appreciated…read more The food the ambience and entertainment are the best you can ask for. Staff exceptionally friendly and professional. Will return as often as possible. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Spaghettini is always a great place for brunch, lunch, dinner, or a show! Food and service is…read moreexcellent. They have a great cocktail program as well! We went to dinner to celebrate our friends wedding anniversary. To say we were treated like Kings and Queens, is an understatement. When we sat down there was a "Happy Anniversary" sign waiting on our table. Kazi was a server, and he was absolutely amazing! He brought us out a special made for us appetizer by the chef! It was so good! He was very patient while we reviewed the menu and specials, but also trying to catch up with old friends! Very attentive and we have had Kazi before. Just a GEM! We brought a very special bottle of wine (corkage fee is $30) since we were celebrating a special occasion! In addition, we ordered cocktails. Bananas Foster Old Fashioned, Old Fashioned, and of course a very dirty Martini with lots of olives! I was only drinking wine as the DD, so Kazi brought me mine own set of Blue Cheese Olives! Definitely made my week! We started with salads, each couple split theirs. We ordered the Caesar and Wedge salads. Always solid choices and splitting is the perfect "side" salad size! Spaghettini has their regular items on the menu that we love! Crusted Fish, Chicken Parm, and some excellent Pasta Dishes. They definitely make the best marinara around the area! I am usually partial to their Crusted Halibut or Sea Bass but the specials were so tempting that I opted for Lobster Ravioli and that was an excellent choice. The pasta definitely house made, fresh and tender. The sauce was light and lemony. Lobster, cooked just right! It needs to be on the menu! My husband had the Caramelized Salmon, and he was in heaven! Our friends ordered the Penne Tuscan Chicken, and one of my favorites, Horseradish Crusted Wild Halibut. Everyone raved about their dishes! For dessert, as if we still had any room, Kazi brought out two mini cheesecakes, one with a set of candles for the anniversary couple. Perfect for a few bites! Most restaurants don't do much to recognize a special occasion, but Spaghettini goes all out! It really does keep you coming back, along with the great food and service! It was a show night and the music had just started before we left. Few places around that offer shows, dinner and a show, very rare! We love Spaghettini for all it has to offer. There is a good reason this place is very busy!

Love the remodel vibe, and the views are spectacular. We arrived a few minutes after opening, there…read morewas an option for indoor bar service or outdoor. We opted to go outside, and service was fast and friendly. We sat and enjoyed the views and weather and this place quickly got busy with many people. Some were casual and some ready for a night out. The views of long beach are fantastic with this perfect sunny weather this place is a must.

This is where all the cool kids go for drinks…read more You are - literally- at the top of a classic building in Long Beach. The vibe is upscale mellow. The drinks are crazy pricey. But , what the heck, it's very cool

Stopped by 320 Main in Seal Beach for breakfast and it did not disappoint. I ordered the American…read morebreakfast with two eggs, sausage, sourdough toast, and homemade fries, and everything was cooked just right. The eggs were fresh, the sausage was flavorful, and the homemade fries were crispy and delicious. I also added a side of their crispy bacon, which was definitely worth it -- perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxing since I got there right when they opened, which made it even more enjoyable. It's a smaller spot, but cozy, with both indoor and outdoor dining options. Overall, it was a great breakfast experience and I would definitely come back again.

Service was slow and poor, food was below mid, (felt sick after) and some of the waitstaff was rude…read morewith the exception of Conner. He was tge only good part of the experience and honestly, maybe yhe drink. Im not a cook by any means but I could have done better on a extreme off day.

April 4, 2026 | Long Beach | After friends and I saw a movie nearby, we walked right over to…read moreTantalum for an appetizer! What a beautiful surprise, as we stepped inside of this gorgeous restaurant! The entrance and winding path easily had me at hello! Miso Greens Salad | I'm a salad girl and this is definitely a memorable bite! Between the juicy slices of mango, crispy wontons strips, red pepper, tangy miso dressing and more... I was craving each bite one after the other with the quickness! Haha! Every single bite and I'm not kidding, was absolutely delicious, bursting with flavor, & mouth watering! I would 100% get the salad again and highly recommend it! Decor | Beautiful! What a stunning restaurant! I found myself looking around constantly!The lighting, presence of Buddhas sprinkled throughout, cozy seating with colorful pillows, wood interior, the colorful lighting... and don't even get me started on the gorgeous waterfront views! Tantalum easily transports your senses to Indonesia via food and atmosphere! I'm all for it and loved every moment of it! Customer Service | Irma was incredibly friendly and helpful with the menu! Thanks again for helping me decide between the heirloom tomato salad and the miso green salad; tried something new! Overall | Yes, please! If a single salad was so memorable, I can only imagine a full meal! I'm looking forward to exploring more of the menu on my next visit! Let's go!

As a long time patron, I had to give them another chance after the bloodbath of mothers day…read more It was a Monday, so probably not a fair comparison, but service was excellent and so was most of the food. We overtipped, to probably compensate for our last visit. However, the new kitchen manager has clearly changed the calamari (10/10 before, 3/10 now, to the point I felt embarrassed that I'd waxed poetic about it to my out of town guests, who didn't have more than a few pieces, and the ones I ate were just to kind of toe a line), and this is pedantic, but sesame buns for the sliders was a weird choice. So they're no longer on my shitlist, but I do think I'm going to need to try different go-tos. I'm almost scared to try the tuna tartare (my other go to) after the change in the calamari and sliders. I really so desperately urge management to bring back the former chef, because the current one really seems to expending the least effort possible. And for the record, there was a "specials" slip left on our table, with one of the items noted as "sold out." On a Monday, by 5p. Something is going wrong here. I'm going to try yet again, but the changes that have thus far been made absolutely suck. Ambiance still a 10/10.

Firstly, I enjoy how the entry is very speakeasy vibes; where you try to find it and you start to…read morefeel unsure if this is the entry nicely done. The ambiance of the wooden tables and the total feel was cozy and welcoming. Once seated at the bar, we were greeted immediately by a very awesome Mixologist/Bartender! Amazing banter A+++++ Service The drinks : My Whiskey Sour was delicious, it had the perfect balance of sweet to sour notes. We also had the old fashion yes. May I have another, soo good. And, this place has a couple games to play and on some nights entertainment, which is pretty cool but on this night I only partake playing some pool. Overall, the drinks were crafted wonderfully, and I would recommend this lovely joint!

I like and dislike things about The Blind Donkey so I'm giving them 3 stars. It has a really cool…read morelocation downstairs like some old - timey basement bar. The bartenders and security/bouncers are super friendly and really chill. We never fought for service or waited long to get a drink. However, it's DUSTY AF in there and you can see the thick layers of it in the dark. I ordered a classic extra dirty gin martini with 3 olives and it was less than subpar. It's definitely not like other bars in the area so it makes for a experience but it's one I probably only need once.

The atmosphere is what you are here for and the service and atmosphere was great! We were able to…read moregrab a drink outside at the tiki pop up first and it was altogether just a fun night! Everyone was friendly and cocktails had booze More

False Advertising and Total Failure of a "Speakeasy"…read more This place should not call itself a speakeasy. According to their website, they are strict about dress code, reservations, and no large parties. None of that was enforced. People arrived wearing sports clothes, tennis shoes, and flip-flops, and a group of more than 10 people was allowed in. That group was loud, drunk, and screaming, completely destroying any speakeasy ambiance. We had a reservation booked one week in advance for 2 tables of six, yet by 8:30 pm, we were told no food was available, despite the bar being almost empty. The water was already on the table when we arrived and tasted strongly of chlorine, with no ice. The waitress was clearly new, untrained, and unprepared. She did not know the menu, didn't know how to take an order properly, and provided no guidance whatsoever. There was one bartender Ricardo, who took over an hour to prepare cocktails and showed no sense of urgency or care. The dramatic cocktail descriptions sounded impressive, but the drinks did not match the descriptions at all. Because of the delays, we were never even able to properly toast or celebrate our friend. The charcuterie board took forever and arrived with an absurd amount of cheese and only six pieces of bread. To make things worse, part of the food we ordered never arrived at all. The live jazz band advertised and promised never showed up. When asked, the staff responded with: "I don't know, they were supposed to be here. I don't have their phone number." That level of disorganization is unacceptable. At the end of the night, we were shocked to receive a check close to $600 for two tables, despite each person only having one cocktail and shared food. The bartender, Ricardo, approached us and said: "Well, sorry, we really tried tonight! It wasn't the best, but we tried." Honestly, that comment made the experience even more frustrating. I can't imagine how bad it would have been if they hadn't "tried."That statement perfectly summarizes the problem -- trying is not enough when everything fails. I would not recommend this place for a speakeasy experience. This is not a speakeasy. It's a poorly run bar hiding behind a concept it does not deliver. Do not recommend.

In my experience LBU staff went out of their way to make sure we had a great time,every time we've…read morebeen to LBU we had a awesome time and the owner is great guy real personable goes out of his way to make sure you enjoy your experience at LBU!

Love this spot. Owner is Super Cool. Whether I go alone or with friends he always looks out for me…read moreand makes sure Im good. And hes gone make sure you have a GOOD time