OMG I was so disappointed that, at least for now, Angel's Share has taken steak tartare off their menu. Quite honestly this is why I dragged two friends from DTLB. Having literally walked all that way, we opted to stay and I was glad we did. A few hiccups along the way still. This was my third visit to Angel's Share & the second time I requested a Vieux Carre, a rye-based whiskey drink from the Carousel Bar in New Orleans that I think of as a New Orleans Manhattan albeit I always request it to be made with Four Roses bourbon. Again, not surprisingly, our server was not familiar with the drink but I will say it came back delicious. It's much smoother than a regular Manhattan and less sweet than an Old Fashioned. I will also say that although I use large ice cubes at home, I think Angel's Share's cube a bit too large and I feel like I'm getting less of a drink. This may or may not be true. Just an impression. Without the steak tartare we went ahead and ordered the Roasted Cauliflower, Local Mushrooms, and six Angel Wings with orange sauce. A few minutes later the new chef Joshua Cicchetti appeared and apologized that they were out of the mushrooms, so we then ordered the Smoked Pork Belly Sandwich which I've had before. The Cauliflower was excellent. Firm and roasted and NOT falling apart. The Angel Wings were so-so. Not on my repeat list. But ah the Smoked Pork Belly Sandwich was excellent and Chef Joshua did us a deal by making 1.5 sandwiches for the 3 of us. Kudos. Now I will say that the cucumbers were not as zingy as the last time I had the sandwich but the sandwich was still delicious and the bread grilled to perfection. And OMG the FRIES WERE CRISP AND HOT. Now I know foodies might not get excited about hot fries, but I can't tell you how many times I've been disappointed by limp, cold fries. Cold fries are a sign that the food has been waiting to be delivered OR the fries were made a lot earlier and not warmed back up. Chef Joshua also treated us to a dessert experiment of non-bake cheesecake. It was interesting and we gave our comments. Not my thing but a good stab and we discussed the pros and cons of it. Although I was very disappointed about the steak tartare, I will say that restaurants typically have to shake out their menus to see what fits the local venue and that's what's happening here. Chef Joshua (Cicchetti) is certainly trying and hopes to bring steak frites and a tomahawk offering out soon and with that might be able to resurrect the steak tartare. Although he's leaning toward adding chicken parmesan to the menu, I'd encourage Italian homemade meatballs with a side of ricotta, a handful of arugula and some of that grilled sourdough bread. Service was, as before, very good. Hope the menu shakes out. I'll be back read more

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Bourbon and karaoke!!! Bring it!! We were lucky enough to find this great little local spot on Belmont shore on a Tuesday night, which is also karaoke night! But most importantly the selection of bourbons is fantastic. I consider myself a sipping snob but I tried a flight of the "best bourbon you've never heard of", which was true! The taco specials were also really good- my friend really liked her beef and chicken tacos, and I the veggies. Fries were solid. Kevin karaoke, the host, was really fun and sings and plays along with the guitar and saxophone. But what I loved the most was the very relaxed and friendly supportive vibe. Everyone had a great time singing (and some very talented ones!). An A+ night !! read more

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Cocktail and mock tails were great. Selection is amazing, would definitely recommend a flight. Bartender was overwhelmed and it was easy to feel a bit unattended to. Bathroom was having an issue when we visited and not flushing, no signs and not super clean. read more

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This is our second time here- we both had the shroom and Swiss burger, absolutely delicious!!! We had an amazing time!! Erica was our server- she made our experience more fabulous. We are locals- we think that they should promote Angels share as the best burger on second street: Thank you Erica, we will come and see you again!!! read more

My husband and I are big whiskey fans. We've been wanting to try Angels Share and finally made it last night. It was fabulous! We tried the Good Intentions and Smooth Operator old-fashioneds. The Smooth Operator was too sweet for us, but the Good Intentions has that great whiskey flavor. We opted to try several shareables for our dinner. They were all very good, but our favorite was the Fried Goat Cheese balls. The bread for dipping in the Fried Burrata was amazing and the wings had great flavor. Lily was a great server and had recommendations and personal favorites to help guide our first visit. I loved the decor - gold booths, black walls & chandeliers. It was fun and kitschy. We sat inside in a booth, so we could watch sports too! read more

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Truly an absolute gem of a whiskey lounge and beer bar perfectly suited for Belmont Shore. Came in and was immediately invited to enjoy the soothing ambiance and friendly smiles of the staff. Mixologist Richard was ready to offer suggestions and insights into many bottles of whiskey available and a generous selection of beers on tap. It was my pleasure to meet the amazing Chef Ramsay as she explained her delightful culinary creations with such pride and passion. So much so I knew I would enjoy the shoestring fries, blood orange wings, jerk lamb chops and of course the pièce de résistance: the butchers burger again and again. I would recommend to anyone to order any and all of these the next time they are here. I am proud to be one of the newest member of the whiskey club service offered here at Angel's Share providing me new ways to enjoy whiskey while saving each time I wine and dine here. Definitely looking forward to returning to Membership Mondays! read more

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Gave them a first try. The staff was very friendly. Not a whiskey drinker, but tried the Kingsport cocktail (think Long Island Iced Tea). Very good! Started with roasted cauliflower and was very pleased. My Butcher Burger was top knotch and my wife's Beet tartare was very unique and excellent. I would highly recommend giving them a try and I look forward to returning to try other menu items. read more

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Service was good but the food was not. I had a zucchini burger and it was literally zucchini sticks on a bun lol. read more

Angel's Share - Zucchini burger lol terrible - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

We tried this place for the first time last night. I was a little nervous about not booking a separate dinner place, but figured we would have some drinks and share some small plates and we would be cool. First, the drinks were really good. There were many different options - they have some great mixed drink options as well as whiskey flights, and craft beers too. We got our drinks and ordered some wings, goat cheese appetizer, and a wedge salad. We thought it was odd that no one was eating, but we found out why. The food was way different than the pics on Yelp, and we were there Saturday night. It wasn't like we stopped in for lunch on a Wednesday when the "chef" wasn't there. I hate leaving bad reviews but the bourbon barrel wings were absolutely flavorless, the lettuce tasted mushy and old, the dressing was clearly bottled, and wait till you see the pic of the goat cheese balls. Just awful. We spent $130+ and had to hit Del taco on the way home. Next time we will go for drinks and book another spot for dinner. read more

Angel's Share - This is what we got. Not even hot. - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

These sliders are the TRUTH! Josh is the chef and he is killing it back there. The whisky selection here is fantastic, the beer selection is tip top. The star of the show though is probably the sliders. The caramelized onions with the cheese, and the bun is perfect. The bartenders are great and the atmosphere is really cool also. Do yourself a favor. read more

Erica is absolutely amazing, I've been here a couple of times now and she always has the most positive and friendly vibe. She make my experience 10x more enjoyable. read more

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Food is terrific! Service is great. Been going there for over a year and my wife and I's drinks have been all good. Whiskey tasting Wednesday's are my favorite. Nice ambiance. read more

Josh makes the best burgers in Long Beach. They are reasonably priced and the drinks are great.

Amazing service. Shoutout Erica good drinks good vibes , pull up and see for yourself read more

Angel's Share - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

The burgers were great as always! We went in and watched one of the World Cup matches while eating dinner. The staff has a great rotating system to ensure everyone gets what they need. One of my favorite places on 2nd street!! read more

Had a wonderful Sunday at Angel's Share! Great vibes, food, and drinks. Billiam took care of us from start to finish and provided great service. He created curated drinks for us and also made great drinks from other menu. Definitely recommend the Goat Cheese Balls! A beautiful time read more

Josh is the BEST I also love Billiam!!! Billiam knows just want I want everytime and Josh is the BEST cook I have found in Long Beach. Bacon willl never be soggy over here! Love it. read more

Brought clients to dinner and we all ordered the Ribeye. They had no steaks. They told us they did not receive their delivery so we had to order burgers. Bad night for client entertainment. Also waiting staff was not knowledgeable on bourbon. They had to check with the bartender on every order. Waiters place the drinks on the table instead of handing them to you. Place looks like an upscale dive bar. Does not look like the pictures on the web. Not a fan. read more

The food, the ambiance and service were all amazing. The events are extra special since you get to discover brands you may not have considered. read more

I don't typically write reviews like this, In fact I created this account for this review. I understand that online criticism can have a real impact on small businesses, but after giving this place multiple chances over time, I feel it's important to share an honest perspective. I've been a resident of the Shore for nearly 20 years and have seen this location change hands several times. Tavern on 2 had its strengths but ultimately declined, seemingly due to a lack of ownership presence. Taphouse, on the other hand, offered great food and some of the friendliest staff on the street, but unfortunately never had the opportunity to fully recover from the challenges brought on by COVID. When Angel Share opened, there was genuine excitement around the idea of a high-end whiskey lounge. I was among those looking forward to it. However, despite repeated visits, the experience has consistently fallen short of expectations. The service is the most concerning issue. Staff often come across as rude and unwelcoming, and there have been instances where professionalism was clearly lacking. On one visit, I observed kitchen staff visibly intoxicated at the bar, which raises serious concerns about management and oversight. Additionally, one bartender in particular, Rachel, consistently appeared irritated by basic requests, which is not the level of hospitality one expects--especially at this price point. Speaking of pricing, the cost of both food and drinks does not align with the overall quality. While the spirit selection is solid and the food can be decent on a good day, the execution is inconsistent. I've also experienced repeated issues with draft beer quality; on multiple occasions, I've been served beers with visible floaters, and when I raised the issue, I was told it was "part of the brewing process," which is simply not accurate. Owning cocktail books and wearing a leather apron does not equate to delivering a refined or professional bar experience. I genuinely want to support businesses in the Shore, which is why I continued to return and give this place opportunities to improve. Unfortunately, the pattern has remained the same. At this point, it feels less like growing pains and more like a lack of direction and accountability. read more

Didn't enjoy our experience here. BAIT & SWITCH AT ITS FINEST! That coupon you're being offered is for your next visit guys! Make sure you ask LOL. My fiance and I were leisurely walking down 2nd St. and, when passing Angel's Share, was offered a drink coupon for Buy 1 get 50% off the 2nd. We thought, why not partake? It was a Friday night. 8PM. There was only 1 bartender and she was quick and MOVING! We sat at the bar. We ordered the Oaxacan Old Fashioned and a strawberry margarita type of drink (about $17 ea). It was a little difficult reading their menu. Food is on one side, cocktails are on the other. But then to see the beer list, you have to scan the QR code, which we did not realize until after ordering cocktails. Additionally, we looked around and saw people with whiskey flights, but we did not see how to order them? Idk.. While waiting for our drinks, I decided to hit the restroom. Man!! The restroom was horrid. You can tell management definitely does not care for the state of their restroom. It smelled like urine and just looked like it hadn't been scrubbed in quite some time. I'd align it with what you'd expect to see at a public park, except the sink, toilet, walls, and floors were all black - probably intentional to match the decor of the restaurant, or maybe intentional so that it hides the dirt. Either way, after the restroom visit, I knew I wasn't coming back. I just can't bring myself to frequent a spot who wants to be elevated, charges $17 for a cocktail, and has a restroom like that! I would expect that from a dive bar. The cocktails were delicious. However what tainted their taste was when the bartender told me that the coupon is for the next visit, and not the current. I told the bartender, "Oh, but I'm not coming back" to which she said, "Ok, I'll apply it today." -_- well, thanks. As we walked out, I asked the lady who gave me the coupon if this is her place and she said yes. I told her I was advised that the coupon was for next time? & she smiled and said, "oh no .. you can use it today." trying to play it off. I replied, "That's not what the bartender said. What you're doing is misleading." and we continued our drinking elsewhere. After reading their yelp reviews today, MULTIPLE reviews say this! You cannot bait people in with drink coupons, then attempt to not honor them upon checkout. What a joke. For the price and cleanliness, you're better off at Saint & Second or honestly, ANYWHERE else. read more

Received a apology from Angel's Share re my review of their being closed last Saturday which I fully accept as bad things sometimes do suddenly happen. That aside the employees are wonderful and very nice and the food and drink is great. A suggestion for the next time, which I hope never happens would be to give the barber shop next door a call and ask them to put a note on your door. That said I'll see you guys Saturday afternoon now I know it was a one time thing. read more

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Drinks were amazing Old fashion good whiskey selection and I had the Naked & Famous (tequila based) the food was Meh The goat cheese balls were great Wedge salad - horrible presentation but tasted fine - good enough Chicken Parmesan sandwich was not worth the $$$ (all thick bread ; dry and no flavor , very little chicken ; couldn't taste it and even took off one side of the bread ; very disappointed and we were still hungry ) went to Nico's and the meatballs appetizer that were 100% more satisfying I would recommend this place for drinks only (oh they were also out of the mussels on the menu so we didn't get a chance to try) don't be hungry ; maybe a snack or two before heading out to dinner somewhere else read more

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Visit for the first time the bar service is horrible. The bartender Rachel forgot her order and then tried to overcharge us and then they charged us a tip as we put zero on it for no knowledge of anything we had to wait over a half hour for two drinks then we did the whiskey tasting. We had to ask for the second and third shot of his whiskey tasting and then also the people of four roses didn't know anything about their whiskey that they were promoting. This was the worst place I've ever been to I would never recommend anyone to go to this place. If you want to keep your money and not get ripped off go somewhere else there's so many other great restaurants on 2nd Street. I would rate this place a -10 do not go read more

Food was great, service was great as well. Our server was great!! Nice guy. Nice ambiance, the chairs inside were so comfy. read more

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A great addition to 2nd Street, Angle's Share is my new go-to. For starters, their staff is always willing to set you up with the right drink. Erin one of the bartenders makes one of the best Manhattans, but she's also recommended a few new drinks to try...I highly recommend her Paper Plane if you like something on the sour side. Plenty of whiskeys to try if you're curious too. The food is also amazing with a great chicken parm...the sauce is one of the best. Plenty of items on their menu to choose from. The atmosphere is pretty laid back compared to some of the other bars around, which is a breath of fresh air. They do have events like industry night and even karaoke on Tuesdays that change up the pace. read more

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top tier service!!! Erica is the dopest. she took really great care of us. Stiff drink and smiles

On the surface, it looks like your classic high end bar but there's so much more to it! The owner seems extremely involved and they're always throwing events. When I went they had a rep from Starward whiskey and they were sampling some of their stuff. They do tap takeovers and feature local breweries and man... their selection of whiskies.... The selection is crazy. I had a hard time picking what to drink so... funnily enough... I didn't. I did get the food though. They have an extensive food menu and man. I only tried three menu items but they were all fantastic. They have these deep fried goat cheese balls that were so good... I wish they provided more honey though. Pretty sure if I asked for it they would have brought some out without a question. Love that it came with arugula too. classic. the WINGS. Blood orange balsamic wings? curry and yogurt wings? Wow. The curry sauce was so good. There's some really good acidity in it too that just killed it. I wanted to lick up the entire plate... or ask for a bowl of rice and just mix it all up lol. Blood orange balsamic worked strangely well. It had a perfect zing to it that kinda lingers in your mouth. The wings were juicy and crispy and had the perfect crunch. Can't wait to try the other stuff on their menu. read more

Really bad service !!!! Food was raw only one cook. We had a party of 9 service sucks food under cook. read more

Angel's Share - Raw chicken wings how can you mess that up ... - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

My friend and I came here for Yelp LA's Treat O'Clock deal, and it did not disappoint! First, the service was amazing. The server was very knowledgeable about the drinks and had good recommendations. We also were checked in on often. Our drinks were very good. I can't remember the name of mine, but I asked for something not too sweet. My friend got the Good Intentions Old Fashioned and liked it. We ordered the pear, prosciutto, and burrata salad, which was DELICIOUS. It was both of our favorite. All of the flavors were well-balanced, and the added citrus was perfect. We also enjoyed the shoestring fries and a cured meat and cheese board. Our favorite by far was the pear, prosciutto, and burrata salad. read more

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Came here for Valentine's Day and was a last minute reservation. Service was somewhat slow but a given for a busy day. Drinks were ok for a whiskey bar. We ordered the clams and the fried burrata to start, these were good and tasty. Then we ordered the pork belly and steak sandwiches, these lacked in flavor. read more

I have been here twice now in the short time they have been open, and it is a testament to their fantastic service. They have been so accommodating to us and we were a large group with various requests. My friend was celebrating her birthday the first time we came, and they even brought us a complementary Prosecco toast. The food was tasty, my friends had the chicken wings and mushrooms and really liked them. I ordered the prawns and cauliflower which were delicious. The only item I thought was not up to par was the fig appetizer, lacked flavor for me. The whiskey selection is pretty extensive and we got to try several flights among us that we enjoyed quite a bit. They have special flights on Wednesdays and if you sign up for their membership, they also offer special pricing. Overall, loved it and will be back soon. read more

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Checked them out last night during their soft opening. Usually we wait until a place has been open a bit but, glad we didn't. It was fantastic! Balanced, delicious cocktails & yummy bites. Can't wait for them to be fully opened. Enjoyed the ambiance & all of the staff were great. Excited to be a part of their whisky membership too! read more

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Really amazing burger and really really really really amazing staff. They know how to make a good ass espresso martini and r genuinely kind. Also their happy hour highkey ball. read more

It's a wonderful life in here! Every time a drink is poured an Angel gets its wings! And we most definitely need our wings if we're going to Bee buzzing out of here! But before I elaborate on that let me tell you what we sampled. The pork belly sandwich which was good and the brunch burger that came with a mouthwatering slab of bacon and the crab scramble that came with a little caviar. The food was pretty good for being bar grub. The drinks were what we were here for and they didn't disappoint. Presentation a plus and the potency a plus plus! We had their Toy Soldier, Naughty and Nice and the grand finale, Churchills Box.Two smoked infused Old Fashioned cocktails that hit on all points. Man, I'm never ever going to want any other type of whiskey ever again. To cap off the memorable adventure I had the Whisky Cheesecake and it was a blend of dark chocolate with a little hint of whisky flavor. And there's that! The service was good and if you've ever been this side of Long Beach, the parking could be sometimes a little difficult. And that's my take on it, Peace... read more

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Overall great experience. They are still in their soft opening stage and will have their grand opening next week. The service was top notch. Our server Cindy was attentive, sweet and her recommendations were on point. She was knowledgeable with the drinks and gave really good recommendations to try. The food was flavorful as well as the drinks. Definitely will come back. Thanks again to Cindy and Michael for making our dinner a pleasant experience. read more

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My friends and I decided to give this place a try since we heard it was fairly new. The atmosphere is nice, there's a rustic/modern feel when you walk in. We ordered the cured meats & cheese board, hot italian sandwich, BLT sandwich, and the horseshoe fries-- which they all came out at completely different times. Each dish came out about 5-10 minutes apart from each other, with the fries coming out at the very end (we each had one dish and shared the fries). The prices are on the higher end, especially since the sandwiches don't come with a side so if you want something along with your sandwich you have to order it separately. To give you a look into the prices, it was $20 for the italian sandwich and $10 for the fries. In my opinion, I felt like the BLT sandwich could've been better. The bread was really oily/buttery (not sure if they toast the bread with butter) but when I bit down, I was overwhelmed with the amount of oil/butter and was not compelled to finish the other half. My friend ordered the hot italian sandwich and received her sandwich with mustard in it. She was very confused because the menu didn't state there was mustard as one of the ingredients so when we asked our server for clarification, he stated that he's pretty sure there's mustard in it and we let him know it wasn't on the ingredient list and he replied stating that sometimes it's listed and sometimes it isn't. It doesn't really make sense because my sandwich listed mayo so why wouldn't the italian sandwich not list mustard? We all agreed this should be updated because what if she was allergic to mustard and it's clearly not listed lol! Our server was very attentive and always kept coming by to check in on us so that was a plus! read more

Angel's Share - BLT - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Had a wonderful date night with husband at Angel's share. We showed up about 10 minutes early for our reservation time and were prepared to wait. To our delight, the host team seated us right away and then we had the honor of seeing Chef Melissa in person. Our server Cindy took beautiful care of us and got us started with a Jameson neat, an Angel's 75 (a delicious riff on the French 75) and the beautiful meat and cheese board. Dinner was outstanding. The rib eye was grilled to perfection and enhanced with a bourbon sauce and flake sea salt. The lasagna was a flavorful plate of comfort with the best cheese pull. (Can't wait to dive into the leftovers.) Dinner ended with an affogato kicked up with a delicious stout. We will certainly be back to eat through the entire food menu and work through the impressively large whiskey list. #angelssharelongbeach #angelssharelb #chefmelissa #longbeachdining #secondstreetlongbeach #jaxtasticlife read more

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Came here to the first time since I've heard of this opening and was not disappointed. We ordered the meat and cheese boards, wings, and burger. The meat and cheese board was great -even came with honeycomb. The burger had a sourdough bread which was different but went well and the wings with a maple whiskey sauce were perfect. Would definitely come back again. read more

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Hands down one of the best culinary experiences I've had in a long time. The chef at Angel's Share isn't just cooking -- they're creating art. Every dish was layered, bold, and balanced like it was telling a story. You can tell there's passion in every bite. The flavors hit hard, the presentation was next-level, and the energy? Impeccable. Whoever's running that kitchen? Dope as fck*. Period. If you're lucky enough to score a seat, prepare to be blown away. Respect to the chef -- you're raising the bar. read more