Nick's on Second absolutely lived up to the hype. Now I understand why people wait to get in…read more The service was amazing, the atmosphere was cozy with that perfect dim lighting, and the food was out of this world. Our favorite was the Cioppino, the seafood bowl with sourdough bread for dipping, easily one of the best dishes we've had. Even the little details stood out, like how spotless and clean the bathrooms were. Everything just felt top notch from start to finish. Can't wait to come back!

Tasty or WasteY??? A bit of both…read more Our first time in. The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful. Such a great vibe, especially for lunch time. I can only imagine how nice the dinner vibe is. My favorite things here, were the chips, salsa and guacamole. The food itself is a bit too technical! Meaning, they are adding way too many extras to try and make it different. Remember that old saying, Less is more! Try a more simple approach, so people aren't scraping ingredients off their food. There was so much added to my meal that I couldn't quite grasp how delicious the meat must have been. The wait staff was great. Very very attentive. Maybe we'll give it a second try, if we come back to Southern California.

Situated at the top of Parker's Lighthouse, this restaurant has beautiful views of Long Beach…read moreHarbor. My wife and I came here for our 20th anniversary dinner, and it was an excellent choice. The setting felt upscale without being overly formal, and the service was impeccable from beginning to end. There was also a live guitarist playing during dinner, which added to the atmosphere. We started with the wedge salad, which was excellent, and the lobster bisque. We shared the tomahawk ribeye with corn and au gratin potatoes, and everything was outstanding. For dessert, we had the pluot bake, which was also incredible. Great food, excellent service, and a beautiful setting. It made for a memorable anniversary dinner. Definitely worthy of consideration on a short list for special occasions.

Came here for my Birthday and made a reservation for a big group. They accommodated us so well and…read moremade the seating arrangement open and accessible to both the views and comfort. This reservation was made unknowingly during a time a huge rave event was going on and despite the parking and timely challenges for all our guests (including me), staff were so impressively understanding, polite, kind, friendly, respectful and patient with us! Our waitress Laura was amazing and so attentive. This was the overall highlight of the dinner. Food was served quick and was delicious. Definitely as advertised and quality food as expected for a steakhouse. We had our own cake which they happily stored in the fridge for us, allowed it and even lit it at the end of dinner. Prices are on the high end with food and drinks, so be prepared to spend $$$$/$$$$$. My only suggestion would probably be to separate a bar/ drink tab if in a large group. It was hard to know who ordered what at the end of the night when receiving the check and it was huge section of the bill. Overall, ambiance was great with a live jazz band who was amazing, views were 360, and experience was well worth it. I definitely enjoyed my special day here and will be sure to come back for future life events.

Easily obsessed with this place now. We've only gone once, but we love it…read more We were heading back to LA from doing something in Long Beach, and wanted to stop and have a drink somewhere quick. This place popped up, and it was happy hour. So we thought why not. We got lucky and found parking close (rare for that street). And walked over and immediately loved the vibe. We walked in and were greeted immediately, and then brought upstairs. The decor on the way up was awesome. The old school nature, with paintings and abstract vintage pieces.. love. It felt like we were in an old industrial building. We were surprised that it was pretty empty when we got up there. We sat at the bar, and love the decor upstairs too. There's a view of the street from up there as well that's beautiful. The bartender greeted us fairly quickly, and we each ordered a speciality cocktail on their happy hour. Both were delicious. I will say that the prices are a bit steep for me. Very glad we came during the happy hour. But really want to return to try the food and more drinks. Maybe on a special date night out!

5 for the service alone. I hadn't been in a while and didn't realize the rooftop was no longer…read moreopen and communal seating and I had planned to have 8 people in my party AND it was the night of the Snoop concert so needless to say- almost everything was reserved. One of the women (I missed her name but I believe her birthday is today) working there helped me find seating for my party. She was gracious enough even with there being little to no wiggle room- so shout out to her. Our servers were great, appetizers came out hot and delicious. I think we ordered 4 rounds of Brussels sprouts Drinks were tasty- highly recommend the espresso martini with a side of vanilla ice cream. Overall had a great time and appreciate the customer service!

Our first time at A PCH won't be our last. Visited for my husband's birthday dinner and got seated…read moreright against the glass patio wall. Within a few minutes, our drinks and started had been ordered (our starter was noted to take extra time). And by the time drinks arrived, we put in our entrees. Everything we ate and drank was outstanding. Beautifully plated and vibrant in color and flavor, it was a truly exceptional meal. And the drinks were very tasty. And dessert - delicious. Definitely plan to come back for a weekend brunch! One thing to note - restaurants at 2nd & PCH do not validate parking, and only the first 90 minutes are free.

I am very disappointed with my last visit (8/4/26). I made a reservation and we were seated…read moreimmediately to start things off right. We came to celebrate a birthday and this restaurant was the choice of said birthday girl. The reservation process was easy. We were seated immediately. We decided to start with bottled water (Aqua Panna) but several felt it just tasted like tap water and didn't drink it. A waste of money. The restaurant was packed so slow service was to be expected. Our waitress took our order shortly after being seated. Starting with a Ceasar salad, which was the best thing we had all night. It was light and flavorful. 3 of us ordered the much anticipated pot pie as it's now served on Monday and Tuesdays. Sadly we were all disappointed. It completely lacked flavor! This was brought to the attention of our waitress, where I told her it was flavorless and asked for salt and pepper (S&P) to try and fix it. We did receive those items + hot sauce. After 3 rounds of adding S&P, my dish was "ok" enough to eat. I personally felt this could have been handled better, instead of pretty much blown off. 3 of 4 people unhappy with their meal and no sorry, no offer to replace the dish or bringing it the managers attention. 5 mins later she came back to see if the S&P made it better. No credit to the bill, offer for dessert, nada!! Just the full check brought to our table for payment. After our bill was paid, we saw the manager and called him over. After notifying him of how horrible the pot pie was, he did provide a gift card as an apology to the person in our party who got his attention since our bill was already paid. The card amount is approximately enough to cover 1 pot pie including tip and tax (with a small bit left over). I do appreciate he tried to make it right(ish), but 3 meals were horrible, not just 1. I did have a good first experience here and hope there is quality control measures put in place as food like what we ordered should have never left the kitchen. With so many wonderful higher end restaurants in town, it will be a while before I give this place another try. BTW, they do not validate, so parking on the street is ideal or be aware of the time limit for free structure parking.

From the moment we arrived, Anthony, the manager, and his team made us feel welcomed. Anthony…read moregreeted us with a big smile and a handshake and immediately made us feel like family. Now, there was a funny moment... Anthony would occasionally speak directly to Justin and forget that Justin is deaf. And Justin, being Justin, would just laugh and nod his head like he heard every word. We all got a good laugh out of it. Then there was Isaac, our waiter, who took excellent care of us throughout the evening. His service was attentive, personable, and genuine. We even exchanged some travel stories and information, which made the experience feel even more personal. We truly enjoyed having Isaac take care of our table. And then came the FOOD! We took advantage of the $60 three-course menu and upgraded our steak cuts--and let me tell you... Those steaks arrived SIZZLING, buttery, tender, and cooked to perfection. That first cut went through the steak like slicing through butter. DELISH! For the drinks, I enjoyed a Smoky Brown Butter Old Fashioned , Wifey enjoyed her Pomegranate Martini , and our daughter went with a Lemon Drop/Strawberry Martini. Justin kept it classic with his Coke. Great food? Absolutely. Great drinks? Absolutely. But what made the evening memorable was the experience. You don't have to wait for a special occasion to create a special experience. Sometimes it's about the people you're with, the effort you put into the moment, the service you receive, and taking the time to simply enjoy the table you're sitting at. Anthony, Isaac, and the entire Ruth's Chris Long Beach team--thank you for helping us celebrate Justin's 29th birthday in style! To another successful dining experience!

I love this steakhouse. Their food is consistently good. We always return. Tonight I Had a New York…read moresteak and my husband ordered the rib eye. Both cooked to medium-rare but completely different flavors once done. I love the density of a New York over the fatty rib eye although most people say it's more flavorful. It comes out perfect a nice little crispy outside and pink in the middle.. We love that the steak comes out on a sizzling hot plate! For our side we shared asparagus with hollandaise sauce to keep it simple. I kept dipping my steak in the sauce but there was no need to it had so much flavor. And don't forget the fresh complimentary bread that is brought to the table before you're served your food. So delicious! We passed on drinks tonight and stuck with our water. This location is a bit small, it was a packed house tonight and the place filled up quickly. However it never gets too loud, music is playing at perfect volume to keep it intimate and I love the way they open their windows at sunset and the golden hour shines bright inside, seems romantic to me. I also recommend the Chilean sea bass! Phenomenal. Great place for dates and special occasions. Looking forward for another visit soon!

garlic noodle shrimp and thai tea was bomb shi. Food so…read moredelish the crab rangoon and sticky rice were very delightful and tasteful. Tasted every atom of food on my tongue. 100% recommend

Second time at Kin, and enjoyed it thoroughly…read more Parking absolutely blows ans you will most likely have to park on the street since the lot is tiny. Restaurant is packed, so place resos if possible. Food here is absolutely delicious. Notable dishes for me are the Pad See Ew with the giant shrimp and the Salmon Larb. Pad See ew had such a good wok fry essence. So flavorful, and perfect blend of savory and slight sweetness. Chinese broccoli nicely wok fried. The shrimp was jumbo and so succulent. Salmon Larb was perfectly cooked with fried cubes of juicy flavorful salmon. Tossed in fresh mint, cilantro, scallions, a ton of fresh lime juice, chili flakes, red onions and lettuce. The toasted rice powder was definitely apparent as every Larb dish should have. Slightly different take of Larb, bit more modernized and tweaked cause definitely a salad with the lettuce versus served with the cabbage and cucumber on the side. I don't think you can go wrong with what you order. Definitely fusion of authentic with a modernized American feel. Cocktails were excellent and recommend their Tamarind Spicy drink, don't remember the name but it was so good. Unfortunately no photos cause we weee hungry and just cleared out the food as it came out. Service is straight forward. We got what we needed with a bit wait due to the fact the place is BUSY!

It's been a while since I found a New American restaurant that I thoroughly enjoyed everything I…read moreordered. Saint & Second just hits the spot for me! For starters, we got the Parker House Rolls, which comes with truffle butter, local citrus honey, and grana padano cheese. These rolls were so fluffy and flavorful. We also ordered the hummus, which was so rich and creamy, and the oysters from the raw bar. For the main, we ordered the Smoked & Glazed Pork Chop, Fish & Chips, and the Wedge salad to share. And let me tell you, that everything was so good. The Smoked & Glazed Pork Chop came with a whole show, where staff would bring out the dish in a smoke-infused glass dome and open the dome when presented on the table so we can smell and see all the smoke. Not only was it beautiful to look at, but it tasted just as beautifully. The meat was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the rainbow swiss chard, cheddar grits, candied pecans, and avocado honey helped balance out all the juiciness from the meat. They use haddock fillet for the Fish & Chips, which was fried to perfection. The Wedge Salad is what actually knocked my socks off! This was one of the best wedge salads that I've ever had. It had your key ingredients: iceberg, buttermilk dressing, red onion, crumbled egg, tomato, bacon gastrique, blue cheese, dill, chives - but something about this salad was different! It was so refreshing, flavorful--just everything you want in a dish. We ended the dining experience with their Peach Cobbler Hand Pie, which came with streusel, pistachio crumble, salted caramel, and vanilla ice cream. Can't wait to go back when I'm in the area!

We just came into have drinks on the rooftop. A member to our party was on the Ada section. The…read morestaff member who all the staff claimed was the "GM" margarita walked up aggressively to him and said to get off. He immediately complied and proceeded to then antagonize him by telling him people eat there. He said yes I understand and got off. She proceeded to turn back MULTIPLE times to keep going. She then said you and your party can get out or I can call the cops. When I asked the clear manager in his outfit, requesting who the fake GM was, he along with the Bartender on shift played stupid as to supply her name. Margarita clearly was not a GM but felt that she needed to keep creating an unnecessary situation. The situation was already de escalated when he complied with what she asked. Do better with your staffing saint and second.

Finally made it out and they are about to close. :(…read more It was very busy when we arrived and we had to wait about 20 minutes, but after being seated, everything was smooth. Trying several items on the menu provided us a nice sampling of what they have to offer. We enjoyed everything we ordered. My favorite was probably the Brussel sprouts as they were cooked to perfection and not sweet like most restaurants serve them. A close 2nd was the chicken parmesan served over zucchini noodles. The final item ordered was a mushroom pasta with shrimp. The shrimp were fantastic with a light char and perfect flavoring. The pasta was good. It was a bit to spicy for me with the chili oil so I only had a small portion. The inside is simple yet inviting with an open layout. They seemed a bit short staffed, but every one was hustling and honestly we were well taken care of. Sad I won't have another opportunity to try more of the menu, but grateful to squeeze in this visit before they close in about a week.

It's been a while since the last time I've visited for dinner and drinks. This time, we stopped by…read moreSaturday evening with no reservations. It did look quite busy on the patio when we checked in with the hostess. We were informed that it would prob be about 20 minutes or so for a table and if we wanted to wait at the bar. Exactly what we did. Bar area had maybe 5/6 hi top chairs that look onto the bar. Gabriel and Francisco who were working was knocking the drinks out one by one. Sitting there and just watching them create magic for everyone, it was quite amusing. Seeing how it's made and presented with precise detail, it was an art. While waiting for the table we started off with the raspberry lychee martini and the spicy margaritas. Both were great. The right amount of kick with each sip. Gabriel was knocking them out one by one and man was he busy. Fransisco took are of us while we were eating which we ended up just having our dinner at the bar instead. The last time I remembered the chicken Parmesan which was excellent. So we started off with the grilled prawns as a starters. Five prawns in a skewers and grilled with a delicious sauce accompanied. It was tasty and quite delicious. Decent size and meaty for each bite. Entrees was a little mishap as our meal was mistakenly given to the party next to us which they enjoyed. Honesty mistake but we laughed it off. Kitchen was informed and a rushed was put on our order. We weren't in a rush so it was fine with us. They apologized and graciously offered us a dessert after dinner. Something simple but very graceful for the honest mistake. Entrees, the wild mushrooms pasta which was quite tasty and pretty decent in size. The cream sauce which wasn't too over powering the meal was great. Each bite was very tasty. Then there was the chicken Parmesan which why we were here and expecting. The last visit it was excellent with grilled broccolini, slices of tomatoes on top and mozzarella cheese and onto spaghetti pasta. It was great. Thinking it would be the same this time which it wasn't. This visit, it was just served with squash pasta and buffalo mozzarella on top. Honestly it wasn't what I expected, somewhat of a little disappointed. Chicken was good don't get me wrong. But the hot meat with sauce and then you have literally COLD squash pasta paired with it. It was a little underwhelming. Overall, we still had a nice experience. The place was pretty full and of course the lakers were on so it was fun seeing everyone cheering them on. Bar seating for a meal was great as we had fun conversations with both Gabriel and Francisco. Plus they were cranking them drinks out one by one. Excellent in what they do. The drinks were great, grilled prawns and wild mushrooms pastas were excellent. Chicken parm, this time was a miss. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and cocktails. Also the dessert, highly recommend the Cinnabon with vanilla ice cream. Wow, it went down very well. Hoping next time will outdo this.