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I'm a longtime pho lover with a lot of points of reference, and the smoked brisket pho here is genuinely one of my favorites in Long Beach. The brisket is tender, the broth is rich and well-crafted, and the service and vibe are consistently great. My only ongoing issue is the noodles -- they're always overcooked. It really affects the overall experience, especially when everything else in the bowl is so well executed. There have been times I've chosen to go to 123 Pho instead because I know the noodles will be right. If they ever dial in the noodle cook, this would easily be one of the best bowls in the area. I still enjoy the spot and hope they tighten up that one detail.
I was pretty disappointed with my experience at Broken Spirits Distillery. My husband and I went for dinner on a weekday during LB Food Scene Week earlier this month. We ordered the BBQ platter, which came with a choice of two proteins and two sides for $35, which seemed to be a good deal. However, that's where the positives end. To start, the restaurant was severely understaffed. There was one waitress for the entire restaurant, and she was also tending the bar and cleaning. She was apologetic, but it wasn't her fault - she was working as hard as she could. It took 45 minutes from the time we sat down to the time our food came out. By that time, the food was lukewarm at best. The mac n cheese was flavorful, but the top layer of cheese had unfortunately congealed from sitting too long before it made it to our table, so it wasn't particularly pleasant to eat (you can see this in the video I included). The ribs also had fat globules that had solidified and were quite difficult to eat. Lastly, the cocktails were sickeningly sweet, although the cocktail options were interesting. I'm wondering if maybe we just went on an off-day for the restaurant, given that many people appear to have had positive experiences here. Hopefully they hire more staff to manage the place - it's too much for one person. If you opt to try this restaurant and you're heading west on E 3rd St, there is a parking structure (City Place Lot C) right past the restaurant with free parking for the first two hours. However, based on my lackluster experience here, I wouldn't recommend this place.
Not "Broken Spirits" but Broken Promises. saw on Instagram that happy hour was advertised as being offered every day from 12-5 PM, so we came in on Sunday around 2 o clock, expecting it. However, once we got there, we were told it's actually only Monday through Friday. When we brought up what we had seen advertised, the response felt a little dismissive rather than acknowledging the confusion. It was disappointing to come specifically for the advertised "every day" happy hour and then find out it wasn't being honored....anyways went across the street to Buen Provecho
I can't believe it's taken me this long to write this review, but i stopped by here the other day. Made reservations online and showed up ate outdoors because the weather was great brought 2 dogs the team there was very welcoming of my dogs love that. I ordered the broker Mac and cheese i loved it maybe next time I'll order light bbq next though I've ordered almost everything at this menu i love going here. The brisket is delicious i love their Mac and cheese and salads. Their drinks are really good as well some nights they have a DJ but they overall i really enjoy the food and drinks definitely a must try and they also give dog patty with meal purchase.
I had this place bookmarked for a while on Yelp. Finally, I decided to make a visit since my friend and I were heading to a holistic expo in the area. It was quiet for a Saturday afternoon. We were greeted as stepping into the establishment. I love the decorations inside. Very vibrant colors with interesting themes. As we got seated, our waitress came and got our orders. She kindly gave us some recommendations so we ordered the tri tips with salad and Mac and cheese. I was so thrilled to try it out because I read a lot of good reviews and my friends always go there for happy hour. My friend and I ordered some cocktails and they were super strong with refreshing vibes. Our meal did disappoint me because the tri tip was super dry. The mac n cheese was cold while the salad didn't taste fresh. I was so bummed, it didn't meet my expectations. I was looking forward to some good BBQ food. Maybe I just came on the wrong day, but the drinks were at least good.
I came back since the owner reached out to me to give them a second chance. I can't resist humble owners. So I went. Ordered baked Brie, brisket tacos, street corn and spirited away and passing me by for drinks. The food was good. The street corn is my fave. Service so much better. Love to see service improving. Will probably come back to try other food they have here.
Heard about this place on Facebook. They were having a FREE tasting and mini tour so we got tickets to it. We got to taste their gin, rum, vodka and whisky and they had 1 tiny food sample at the end. It was brisket and delicious. I was ready to leave since it was very unorganized and extremely busy but my husband and friend finally found a table (the entire restaurant is open seating) and sat down. We had ordered cocktails at the bar. The guy said he'd bring them to us. 20 minutes goes by and still no drinks. I went up to the bar and stood there until they were made... the two we got weren't very good and one of them was greatly under-poured. Meanwhile, they ordered food while I was waiting for our drinks. We got tri-tip tacos and brisket potato skins. The brisket was delicious, we really liked it! The tri-tip was decent tasting until I bit down on a freaking BONE and I'm pretty sure I swallowed a little piece of it as I felt something sharp when I swallowed. Obviously that completely turned me off from eating anymore. I told the waitress and they were taken off our bill. We are still confused how that's possible because tri-tip doesn't have bones; my husband cooks them often so we're very familiar. They should have OVER staffed knowing they had an event going that day. We won't be back.
I came here for a late lunch on a weekday. Parking was easy at a structure around the corner with 2-hour free parking. I walked into the enormous dining area, the smokey smell of bbq wafting through the air, and was told to sit anywhere I wanted as it wasn't too busy. They do have a large patio but I decide to sit indoors. Anna is the tall drink of water, acting as waitress and bartender, who was not only super friendly but an amazing mixologist. I asked her for a refreshing mocktail and she created something tasting of raspberry and lime and I don't know what else but WOW it was fantastic. Fruity, citrusy, and refreshing. I decided to order the smoked brisket grilled chimi-cheese sandwich, which came with waffle fries. The sandwich had tender, smoky brisket with mozzarella, chimichurri, pickles, and garlic butter between grilled bread. It was sorta greasy but incredibly delicious. I can't express how much I loved this sandwich. The waffle fries were perfectly crispy on the outside - loved them. There were three individual unisex restrooms and the one I used was quite clean. A large sink with multiple faucets sits outside the restrooms. The only negative thing - that mysterious 3% service charge on the bill.
Stopped by Broken Spirits and had a great experience! Our server, Cat, was fantastic and gave us excellent recommendations (No fluff). We ordered the brisket quesadilla, chicken sandwich, and smoked brisket tacos--everything was delicious and came out quickly. The brisket was especially savory and flavorful. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!
Came back again, this time for the burger and ribs -- both were excellent. The food was great on our previous visit as well, but this time our choices were less greasy, which I personally enjoyed more. The Brussels sprouts were unbelievably good, especially coming from someone who normally isn't a Brussels sprouts fan. The only downside was that we were seated outside and it felt like we were somewhat forgotten, as our drinks arrived midway through the meal. That said, our server had great energy and personality, which softened the issue. If the drinks had come on time, the experience would've been even better.
Great atmosphere, music was on point! The bartender was great very personable. The food was amazing! Drinks were spot on. They sell their own label. All our drinks were on their label the taste was perfect smooth ride down. We will definitely be back.
Came to Broken Spirits, while in Long Beach, and this was an exceptional experience. Axel was our server and he was doing it all that day...bartender, taking orders, serving, and ensuring we had an amazing experience, which we absolutely did! I ordered the Course Menu which was wonderful and kept my palate very happy. There were four courses that included: Smoked tri-tip tostada which was one of my favorite courses. I didn't want it to end. Next, was the grilled chimi-cheese with tomato bisque. This was good but there wasn't much filling in the grilled cheese and I found the tomato bisque to be too salty. Then the main event arrived which was the smoked trinity of beef (tri-tip, brisket, and beef rib) on top of loaded mash. This was so amazing and a good portion that left me with leftovers to take home. Lastly, was the lemon tart bars which were very small but a nice way to finish the meal. This course menu also came with a paired cocktail or mocktail, and I chose the Mint Conditioned cocktail, which was very refreshing and beautifully presented. Speaking of cocktails...just wow!! Since it was Halloween time, there was a Seasonal Cocktail list. From that, I chose Sally's Song and Trick or Treat. Axel did not disappoint and these were so fun and impressive. Lastly, I want to give major props to, the MVP, Axel. As mentioned before, he was doing it all that day we came in. He didn't rush anything and our cocktails came out beautifully. He even gave us, and the tables around us, some shots, which was so kind. He really wanted us to enjoy our time and his easy going and friendly personality just added to this amazing experience 20/10. PROMOTE THIS MAN!!!
Parking is free for the first 2 hours at the parking structure a little less than a block away otherwise find street parking. Only reason i gave this place a 3 was because the service was great and accommodating shout out to Marilyn. We ordered pho-king delicous since my friend was feeling under the weather and it came out luke warm and sad. For $23 this was definitely not worth it. Its pho how can you mess that up? The side veggies they gave were dried up and spoiled i dont want to justify anything but maybe we came late and kitchen was closing up shop? Either way it wasnt good. If you come here for food dont order the pho stick to something common like their wings and do not come late for food.
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Today is the 2nd day of this establishment being open and I can't be happier for a chance encounter. Mac n cheese? Uniquely fire. Mash potatoes? Moist and flavorful. The half-chicken that cost 2x as much at other places? Falling off the bone with taste. I'm so excited for this place, an affordable option I can keep coming back to. Seriously, this one will stay attached on read more
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We were looking for a place to catch up and have drinks near LB and we came across this place. The drinks were great, but the street corn was dry and over cooked. The quesadilla was also dry and lacked cheese. The people that I came with ordered wings and said it was perfect! The music selection was a vibe and I loved that I was able to bring my dog along and for him to have dinner as well. The service was great from Robin, she was fast and very friendly even though it was the end of her shift. Even though my food selection was not that great, I really enjoyed the atmosphere and would still come back! read more
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2 years ago
Food was delicious. Bar leaves much to be desired. I ordered 2 drinks. This is what I was served. Not quite full portions in my opinion. read more
2 years ago
I ordered the pho soup and my husband ordered the chicken sandwich. We were both pleased with our food. I would definitely order the soup again. I was not impressed with the waitress, but it must have been a busy night. I just didn't know where her other tables were. All in all I would recommend this place. It's super cute inside and the food is bomb. read more
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2 years ago
Good food, friendly service, good for groups. New place to check out. We sat outside and it was nice. read more
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I love the ambience, the food, and the service. Venus was absolutely amazing & so was Lester. The drinks are phenomenal and the brisket churri grilled cheese is amazing. Definitely recommend! read more
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Most delicious brisket food we have ever had. And the distillery they have makes amazing drinks. Waiter provided quick and attentive service. The restaurant ambiance was lively and bright which made for a great dining experience. A must place to visit for food and drinks when in Long Beach. read more
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The Broken Spirits Distillery is a great place for a quick drink and bite or an evening hangout. The happy hour deal was bogo on beers, signature cocktails, and wine (so long as you got the same thing for the free drink). The service was friendly and quick :], ambiance was festive and the space was clean with a comfy upscale bar aesthetic. Prices are general to the times (13-17$ for entrees). Public parking nearby covers 2 hours and its situated in an area with fun light shopping if need be :). read more
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2 years ago
This place was amazing! I happened to be in town with family for a convention over the weekend and had already scoped out a lot of place to eat/drink but when I saw this place in passing a few times it piqued my interest. I cancelled our other plans and we came here and I'm so glad we did! Firstly, the person answering the phone was very nice and let us know our doggies were more than welcome. Our experience there was great! Our server Summer was excellent and even brought us some extra goodies. The cocktails were AMAZING and all of the dishes were so good (the brisket was a stand out!) I'm not a huge fan of Long Beach in general but whenever I have to go again I'll be sure to come here, probably multiple times. read more
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2 years ago
Great food and drinks. The waitress was very good and we even got a complimentary drink for our birthday girl!! The happy hour menu is kinda limited but enough for a light meal. The chicken was delicious. The bartender came by our table and was friendly and thoughtful. read more
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Went here for my birthday. Food was good, the drinks were great. Our server Venus made the experience amazing with recommendations and great attitude. read more
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2 years ago
Had a party for my recent promotion at work and Anaiz took real good care of our party!!!! We loved the drinks and I even had an espresso martini with my picture on it. The food was amazing especially the birria tacos, tri tip bbq salad and tri tip tacos read more
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2 years ago
I came here today for the first time with my foodie sister and let me tell you that brisket is absolutely amazing but more better than the brisket is the waiter/bartender Joanna ... she is super friendly, nice, and she makes drinks so Damn Good!!!! I will definitely be back !!! And will recommend this spot to all my friends and family ... Joanna you are absolutely freaking amazing!!!!! And I forgot the conversation with Josh was outstanding he told me about more spots if their sister business and he was amazing!!! read more
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2 years ago
I absolutely love that this restaurant opened up in downtown, just what the area needed to bring some class and energy to the area. Foods and cocktails are sooo delicious and affordable. The staff have great energy and attentive, you can tell they like working there. The patio is super dog friendly and they even offered a free wagyu beef patty for pups. Happy hour is buy one get one free, can't wait to come back ! read more
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2 years ago
Went here for my birthday & man was I disappointed. We had no water & utensils until our entree came. We had to ask someone that was cleaning the tables near us for water. They gave us a free shot for the wait which had white flakes in it. I also got an alcohol beverage & it tasted like straight syrup. The chicken in our sandwich was also burnt. read more
Nothing's broken about this place! The spirits are very good as is the food. We went with another couple without reservations around 5 on a busy Friday and got a nice table. Although there was some delay getting served, the hostess apologized and gave us a free round of drinks! Well done. We tried bourbon, rye, gin, and vodka samples-- all excellent. The owner came and gave us a rundown on how he makes his spirits which was fascinating. They have a lot of cocktails to choose from. I ordered the Martinez, with gin and sweet vermouth-- really tasty and not too sweet. My spouse had a lovely old-fashioned. I was impressed by the food menu-- everything we ordered was delicious. I had a great grilled brisket sandwich with chimi-cheese that came with cole slaw, pickles and home made chips. The tacos all small, but all come smoked (tri tip, pork belly, brisket) and very flavorful. We also liked the crispy pork belly and PLTA sandwich. My only beef (no pun intended) is it's very noisy, so it can be challenging to chat. They also serve beer, plus there is a happy hour menu until 6, and you can buy their spirits. . This is a winner! read more
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Is there outdoor seating? Are dogs allowed?
Yes. I imagine that dogs that are manageable could be okay. But if problematic the owners have all their customers to consider.
Are there any non-alcoholic options, like specialty NA beers, mocktails, or zero-proof spirits made in-house? Not looking for anything like Heineken 0 or mocktails mixed on the spot - more curious about anything developed or brewed in-house. Ty!
No they don't, I had a liquid death sparking water that was the only option they had
Somebody posted a tik tok video that this place serves halal menu but I see pork there .. please clarify?
This menu is separate and the food is prepared separately from their regular menu. You just have to ask your waiter.
Are there any veggie options in food?
The veggie options are sides, not entrees. Most of the meals are meat based, but the veggies options they do have are delicious. Check out their menu
Do they have happy hour? If so- what times?
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Is it dog friendly?
yes, they have outdoor seating for guests with dogs. they also offer doggie patties for free and a bowl for water!
Can this place seat up to 16 guests?
We were there last week, group of 8. The table:area we were sitting at would fit another 8 people easily and comfortably. Great place for groups. Food , ambiance and service amazing!
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