Alea Cafe Long Beach

Random little neighborhood joint with a funky flair. Menu is extensive and the food matches the…read moremood! All of our food was amazing. We came all the way from Santa Clarita and we're not disappointed. Past all the namebrand places by the aquarium and came here and we're not disappointed. I had the work burger, which has fried portobello mushrooms. Others in our group had grilled cheese and poutine burger, and Italian burger and the hotdog and the breakfast burritos. No one was disappointed actually, we were surprisingly pleased with our selections. Sleeper items are the fried cheese curds by themselves. Make sure you get these. Also the onion rings are batter dipped. And beyond delicious! Only bummer is the drinks are cans, so if you need more than one drink, be prepared to pay for each can. The food was super delicious!!

We stopped by here because it was late and they were still open. Another reason I wanted to try it…read morewas because they served poutine, and I'm always on the lookout for places that offer it. It was really loud during our visit. I'm not sure if it's always that lively on Friday nights, but it was the weekend of Warped Tour, so there was a lot of music and energy. If you're looking for a quieter meal, this may not be the best night to visit. The food itself was good, but the wait was much longer than expected. We waited almost 40 minutes for our order. Unfortunately, my burger was also made incorrectly. I ordered the Bacon Bleu Burger but was served a different burger instead. Not quite sure what it was, but it had mushrooms and American cheese. Since we had already waited so long, I decided to just eat it rather than send it back. The burgers were flavorful, but they were smaller than I expected for the price, and they don't come with fries. To round out my meal, I ordered the poutine fries. They were decent. The fries were nice and crispy, which I appreciated. My husband ordered the Burger Don Chendo, and that ended up being the standout of the night. I usually don't like spicy food, but this burger had just the right amount of heat without being overwhelming. Overall, the food was enjoyable, but between the long wait, the incorrect order, and the portion size for the price, the experience was a bit hit-or-miss. I'd be willing to give them another try, especially for the Don Chendo burger, but I'm hoping for a smoother experience next time.

Inside dining art

Smash Burger with tots - @rayz

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Broken Spirits Distillery

4.6(1.1k reviews)

4.5 mi

Joey was amazing, made our first visit wonderful! Great suggestions, cocktails and appetizers. A…read moremust visit!

We've stopped into Broken Spirits several times and always get excellent service. The drinks are…read moreamazing, and they even gave my dog a complimentary wagyu burger, which was a nice touch. Our server, Ashton, was awesome. He took his time describing the drinks and had great recommendations. He was super intuitive and just carried himself well. Please pass along my thanks to Ashton!

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The Win-Dow Long Beach

4.1(842 reviews)

6.6 mi

Some of the yummiest smash burgers I've had! Came here for dinner and loved the fun outdoor…read moreambiance. The entire storefront is essentially open air, with bar seating that makes for a casual, lively dining experience. The burgers are served on soft brioche buns, and the meat, cheese, onions, and pickles all blend together beautifully. Every bite is super satisfying! I was also pleasantly surprised by the Brussels sprouts and kale salad, so don't sleep on the sides! They're definitely worth ordering, too. One thing to keep in mind is that this place can get pretty busy, with potentially long lines, so don't expect to walk in and have your food in minutes. Be prepared to wait, but the burgers are worth checking out!

Unfortunately, this visit was a bit disappointing. The burgers weren't nearly as good as we…read moreremembered. Instead of having those nice, crispy edges, they were soggy and overly salty. Overall, the food was just okay this time. I still love their jalapeño sauce, although I noticed that even the sauce tasted a little different than before.

Order at the window

Fried Chicken Sandwich

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Cheeseburgers and Fried Chicken Sandwich

Grill 'Em All

4.2(2.9k reviews)

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I can't tell you how happy I am that Grill Em All is back! This used to be one of our favorite date…read morerestaurants when it was in Alhambra but I love it even more now that it's in Long Beach! The stand looks like something out of a Jimmy Buffet dream and then you walk inside and it's even better!! Everything on the menu is heavy metal themed so we had the Samoa Joe and Long Beach Dirtbag burgers with an order of their amazing fries! EVERYTHING WAS SO DELICIOUS!!! Excellently priced. And as always, the service was top notch!! Totally worth the slightly confused walk from the parking lot, around the basketball court, going "Are you sure we're in the right place?" Yes. Yes we absolutely were!! Grill Em All. Welcome back!!

Wow! What a nice surprise this Bayshore burger stand is!!…read moreMeeting friends at the beach, we decided to have lunch at this Bayshore restaurant. The burgers were outstanding. All fresh with real lettuce, tomatoes, pickles. An old school delicious burger! And the fries ... hand cut, perfectly fried & crispy. Of course, the location is awesome. Right on the Alamitos Bay, toes in the sand kind of ambience. Order to eat at their tables or to takeout. Prices very reasonable.

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Metallica Burger and IPA

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View of the beach

Louis Burgers III

3.6(902 reviews)

4.4 mi

**Chili cheese fries 10/10** Chili was delicious and very…read moresavory. Fries were perfectly fried. **Colossal burger 7/10** The pastrami gives it an extra layer of flavor. **Avocado bacon burger 7/10** Nothing to write home about but it was a great burger. TIP: don't wait too long to eat the burger or the bun gets really soggy and ew. **Onion rings -10/10** I don't know how it was crispy and stale at the same time. There was no seasoning at all. It just tasted like straight-up oil. The onions were sweet but it was so flavorless. And to think this was what I was craving for today My total came to about $39, I ordered large chili cheese fries and onion rings (shame!). Overall it was great food, minus the onion rings. Would visit again.

Small parking lot, lots of street parking, tons of inside seating. This place brought me back to…read morethe 90s with its interior and local feel & decor. Service was great! We went during a lunch rush and were in and out in less than 10 minutes. Chili cheese fries are a standout. Thicker fries, freshly grated cheese, no beans & heavily seasoned chili make a perfect combo. Would happily come back & recommend

Chili Cheese Fries 10/10

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Louis Burgers III, entrance.

The Ordinarie

4.1(993 reviews)

4.5 mi

Cool place great casual date daytime early evening spot. Do…read moreNOT SLEEP ON LB DINING..... PLENTY OF GEMS...

Get here early! A must stop spot when they have their themed decor, but drinks can get very pricey…read more Will definitely be back for Christmas decor. Drinks: Clown Pear-Anoia was good but if you don't like bitters, don't get it. Tangled Web was 10/10 but so small. Pumpkin Payback (shots) were good & comes with cute ceramic jack o lantern shot glasses to take home. Good drinks, expensive. Ambiance: They really go all out with the Halloween decor and it looked great! Definitely the best of the 3 we went to. Service: 2 hour time limit. Highly recommend coming here early. We went around 4:30pm on a Friday and were able to get a spot at the bar at 5:18. Waiting for a table would have probably taken about an hour. When we walked out around 6:30 pm, there was a very long line extending to the street.

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Grilled Chicken Sandwich|ISM Beer

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Nice Burger

4.5(197 reviews)

2.5 mi

Love that this place is here. Truly the best vegan spot if you're looking for junk food. I am…read moreheartbroken that they discontinued their wings. They were so good!!

I hope to come back one day and try the other burgers. I had a chili cheese burger imitation that…read morebroke up in my hand too easily due to the chili. i will likely order their bacon cheese burger next time to handle the burger more comfortably. i was iimpressed with the texture of the buffalo wings. try it!

Table seating

Vegan tenders

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Dog Haus Biergarten - Long Beach

Bomb as helll I would have never thought to put a Hawaiian…read morebread for hotdog buns Th am you for your service

Do not order online. They contract through DoorDash to deliver. I didn't get my order and I called…read morethe store for them to say, sorry not our problem and told me to call DoorDash. I did call DoorDash and they said since I didn't pay them, they can't make it right and to call the restaurant back. In addition, this place isn't cheap. They didn't offer to refund or redeliver. The person who answered the phone said I can call back tomorrow to try and talk to a manager. I called back to get the managers contact so I will contact her but this is the worst service ever. Someone should take ownership of the problem and make it right without me having to do all these things. Deleting the app and disputing the charge.

THE FREIBURGER¨ - white american cheese, fries, haus slaw, fried egg, mayo

RESERVOIR HOG - polish kielbasa, haus chili, haus slaw, yellow mustard

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CRAFT BEERS - a rotating selection of craft beers

Guy's Burger Joint

4.3(13 reviews)

5.8 mi

On a short Carnival Cruise this month on the ship Inspiration, I tried a burger from Guy's Burger…read moreJoint, and seriously, this was the best burger I've had! I'd rate this as high as it gets along with In 'N Out. The burgers are simple with the highest quality meat, seasoned perfectly, with the best sauce and bun in the world. They're simple, with choices of just cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and jalapeno peppers on either a straight burger, chili burger, or a BBQ burger with bacon and a BBQ sauce. On every day of the cruise, no matter how much I'd eaten before or planned to after, I without exception always had one of their burgers. This is part of Guy Fieri's restaurant empire, and his recipe for it is outstanding!

This is by far the most popular restaurant on the Carnival Firenze. And with good reason. The…read moreburgers

Burger and fries

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Poly Burgers

3.9(147 reviews)

3.8 mi

Hubby and I had the chicken teriyaki and a cheeseburger with fries. Everything was delicious. We…read moredefinitely will be coming back.

Today at 5:05p I called to find out what sides comes with a dinner. I was immediately placed on…read morehold by a young lady for 9 minutes . No one ever came back to the phone to say anything! I listened to orders being placed as she continuously greeted customers. At one time I did hear a couple of customers order a dinner and I heard her ask if they wanted fries, salad or half of each. Their online menu does not indicate the sides available. It was at this time, 9 minutes later hung up. I tried to call back and the line was obviously busy. I placed my order online for burgers and fries and drove to pick my order up. It's not what I wanted but I knew what I was getting. When I arrived at the restaurant i asked her name. She said, Kate. I explained what happened and she indicated she forgot about the call. I told her good customer service would have been for her to come back to the phone if even to say, I hadn't forgot about you and will be with you shortly. She admitted I hadn't forgot a valid point. I ordered 2 burgers, a double cheeseburger and a bacon cheeseburger both with fries. To make matters worse the cheese was not even melted on the burger. Just a cold slice of cheese on both burgers. I had bit into the burger before realizing the cheese was cold and not melted or soft. I'm going to give Poly Burgers a rest. Today's experience was frustrating.

Bacon cheeseburger

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Judy A.

12 years ago

I ordered a turkey sandwich, turkey burger, and fried zucs for me and my brother. It came to $14.12. Prices are comparable to other burger joints. I paid with a credit card with no extra fee. The sandwich had 6 slices of turkey cold cuts, iceberg lettuce, tomato, mayo, on white bread. They didn't ask what bread I wanted. I would have preferred a different choice, like wheat or rye. The sandwich was a decent size for $4.95. The burger had just about the same: turkey patty, lettuce, tomato, mayo, on a white bun. The burger was $4.45. The fried zucs came with a side of ranch dressing. I think we needed one more side of dressing cuz we were both scraping the bottom of the cup. The zucs were crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. They weren't large strips, but thicker than McDonalds' fries. It's a good portion to share for $3.55. The restaurant itself had many booths to sit at, but I had ordered to go. The restaurant was clean and spacious. Customer service was good. They greeted me promptly, thanked me, and wished me a good evening. Overall, it was an average experience, nothing special, just typical of any burger joint. I would go there again. read more

Steven H.

4 years ago

Good food at a good price with friendly employees giving good service. I definitely recommend this place if you're looking for something good without having to go to a big sit down restaurant! read more

Orngrom 2.

3 years ago

Yup just as expected if you're white you get shitty food. I won't go here again. I'm just better cooking at home bc these idiots don't know how to make food. read more

Maria M.

7 years ago

This place has the best salads and burgers. The salad portions are huge and the greek dressing is amazing. I also love the cheeseburgers, they are SO good! read more

Maria M.

353

9 years ago

The burgers are the best!!!! Generally every item is also super yummy and the large selection never makes this place boring!

Hungry D.

258

11 years ago

Place is very average and expensive. Only went cause it was the only place to eat close to my work

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