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    3.5 (2.6k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Macadamia Crusted Mahi Mahi
    Susan H.

    I tried Gladstone's out this evening and am SO glad I did. I had the macadamia crusted mahi mahi with broccoli and gladstone rice (pilaf). It was absolutely delicious. It was all very, very good-the fish, the veggie and the rice. The service (by Andrew) was fine. So was the atmostphere. I had a nice view of the water. Music played in the bar area. I could hear it in the background in the restaurant section, but it wasn't distracting or loud. The next time I'm in the area, I'll be sure to return.

    Cold clam chowder, cold ribs and so stressed I ordered a Coor's light.
    Bry S.

    Came in for Mother's Day, (our first time here) we were sat outside right upon walk-in, we ordered by 1:30p. We and multiple tables didn't receive our entrees until 3pm!!! The food was cold and mediocre. Luckily our waiter was very kind and apologetic, unfortunately can't say the same about the woman manager, she mentioned her GM "Scott" was "on the phone" not sure what that meant but we weren't met with much empathy. I will not be recommending or dining at the place ever! We had a 3pm movie which we were 1 hr late for, the upside is my mom didn't let this experience ruin her Mother's Day. Do better Gladstone's!

    Fish soup
    Geronimo T.

    Haven't been here for years! We decided to have brunch here on a Friday. Long Beach weather was hot, 87 degrees and climbing. Greeted and seated. Decided to sit outside at the patio. Luckily there were umbrellas to provide some shade or else the heat would be unbearable. All in one shot, ordered a beer, cocktails, calamari appetizer, fish soup and fish and chips. All was served within 15 to 20 minutes. I had all the time in the world to relax for brunch. The ambiance was that of a summer vibe but still clearly in the winter season. That is So Cal weather for you. Got to love it!! No complaints on the food and service. The best part was the service. Big Kudos to James who was our server. He was professional and kind. Always attended to us in a way where we would not even had to look for him. He was always there asking on what we need and what we wanted. A true professional! Give that man a raise$$! :) Overall, i would definitely come back to this location. You over look the harbor and Shoreline village. Nice place to take a date. Good for long conversations. The Queen Mary blows its horn every hour. Its pretty cool. Parking is limited. You would either have to park at the aquarium or at Shoreline Village if you decide not to choose the Valet parking in that area. No validation for the Shoreline village area. Surrounding is beautiful! The ocean boardwalk has plenty of restaurants to provide perfect ambiance. Long Beach is chill with beautiful landscaping. Love this place. I would definitely come back!

    Sourdough bread
    RoseMary F.

    It's been awhile since I visited the Long Beach area. During lunch we chose Gladstone's restaurant. They have a good reputation for seafood. We ordered a Sourdough loaf, Crab Cakes, Fish Tacos, Soup and Salad. The bread was yummy and warm with butter on the side. The Crab Cakes were crispy on the outside and moist in the inside. The Fish Tacos were served on soft corn tortillas and topped with diced tomato and red onion. The service was great. We didn't have reservations, but we were able to get a table in the patio with a spectacular view of the Rainbow Harbor. Be sure to check their "Crabby" menu for daily specials on food and drinks. Sincerely, Rosemary

    Queen mary  Brown sugar old fashion
    Hailey C.

    Their food was absolutely amazing. I enjoyed everything we got with no complaints. The service was very welcoming and our server was very sweet and patient with us. We had a reservation at 12:15pm but we got there earlier than expected and they were able to seat us right as they opened. It was really relaxing and calming. We sat outside and had an amazing view of the water and the queen mary. I highly recommend the coconut shrimp they were delicious especially the dipping sauce that went with it. I honestly might have to go back and try their other dishes

    Macadamia crusted mahi mahi in a vanilla bean sauce, with broccoli and mashed potatoes
    Alina N.

    We were excited to eat at Gladstone's as we hadn't been to one in years (decades?). First, this location is great. It was like a summer night on the first day of spring, weather was perfect, and we got an outdoor table during sunset with a great view of the Queen Mary. We made reservations and appreciate that the hostess sat us outside upon request. I was surprised that the restaurant was pretty empty inside being in such a great location and such great weather. Of our dishes - poke nachos, macadamia crusted mahi mahi, and swordfish - the poke nachos were the best. Beautiful presentation and very tasty. The swordfish was good, not the best we've had. The broccoli sides were really good. And of course the fresh bread was delicious. The mahi mahi itself was really good and had a thick macadamia "crust" but it was presented with a vanilla bean sauce that I think had a balsamic drizzle on top. I did see that description on the menu and looking back I probably should've asked them to prepare it with a citrus/lemon sauce instead. May just be me (and my family members who tried it), but I just wasn't a fan of vanilla bean sauce with my fish! We had leftovers so I asked my waitress if they still wrap leftovers in the shape of aluminum foil animals. She shared that this used to be part of the training when hired but they no longer train employees to do it. She had been with Gladstones for a while, though and had been trained so she offered to do it - I had to say yes! My family members were mortified and got quite a laugh out of it but I thought it was great that she brought back my mahi mahi leftovers as an aluminum foil swan! . I later looked up this location and I don't think it is owned by the larger Gladstones family of restaurants so maybe that's why their employees aren't trained, but I say bring back the aluminum foil animal leftovers! It's such a fun, low-cost thing to bring back!

    Ki R.

    It was first time eating at this restaurant with friends. We were hungry after walking all morning at the Japanese Classic Auto Show. The service is great the food was good. We all had fish and chips, fish tacos, and one person got a burger. The coleslaw was not too fresh and was lacking seasoning. It must of been slow the week before, most likely. So the lack of product movement is a factor for this. Everyone enjoyed the spacious restaurant and the seating. The view is pretty good, and in some areas view of the Harbour area and of the Queen Mary can be seen. Im guessing it gets pretty crazy busy at nights? Also, with the live music outside and nearby. Enjoy!

    Lobster, Shrimp, & Crab Linguine
    Kent R.

    Came here after a morning at the aquarium. Really cool vibe being right on the water in the marina, definitely a good spot for a seafood place. We were seated quickly and our server was pretty good about making sure we were taken care of. The highlight of our meal was the Boston Clam Chowder, really nice. Everything else was okay, the seasonings were on point though. The shrimp in both of our dishes were pretty tough which was a bummer since they looked so good. I think this is a good spot in a convenient location if you're visiting the area.

    Prime New York Steak
    Anacleto E.

    Good: Creamiest and tastiest clam chowder I've ever had! Bad: Servers are friendly but the service sucks! Worse: Parking is worse than the service! Worst: Don't ever order the Prime New York Steak! It's mealy, tasteless and overpriced IMNSHO... Enjoy the tourists lol

    I'm Parmesan crusted halibut mashed potatoes and veggies
    Robyn B.

    My experience was NOT good. We had reservations for 5pm and we were about 10 minutes late. They sat us right away so we were excited. We had high expectations for everything from that point forward. We figured out what we wanted and sat for 30 min waiting for someone to take our order. One waitress helped a table right next to us and never looked our way every time she passed by. One young lady, Alicia, saw us and came over to see if we were ready to order and was the best waitress. She was attentive and took care of everything we asked for. She was really sweet. The food was tasteless. We ordered Parmesan crusted halibut with mashed potatoes and broccoli and the seafood trio and it wasn't good. We ordered sweet potato fries and they were burnt or over cooked. We will not be returning. But Alicia is the bomb and we loved her!

    Brendan B.

    I highly recommend going to this restaurant. They have a nice waterfront of the marina outdoor seating. The customer service needs a little bit of work, but it was pretty good. I just got some appetizers the lobster deviled eggs are delicious but oysters are nice and fresh. Very delicious and Aji nachos are out of this world very fresh flavorful and wonderful. They make very adult beverages. I highly suggest mIThai. I will be definitely going back to this restaurant when I return to the city of Long Beach California go and check them out. If you are in the area I'm pretty sure you will not be disappointed.

    Menu (Part 1)
    Ian A.

    Although Gladstones (Long Beach) has many flaws, I had a very pleasant experience. The ocean view is gorgeous; the complimentary sourdough bread is phenomenal; and the Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Linguine ($34.95) is surprisingly generous with its plump, fresh seafood. [The Good] The Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Linguine is superb! This pasta tastes generous and rich. Every bite was filled with lobster and/or crab. The shrimp was very fresh, large and plump. And this bouncy pasta's gentle, savory sauce had a pleasant aftertaste of fresh lobster. It was very delightful. Next, the complimentary Sourdough Bread is so tasty! It's very fresh. And I loved its thin crisp crust and fluffy insides. The Sourdough Bread taste shines very brightly. Accompanied by some salted butter, the flavor just happily bursts forward. Yum! In addition, the Hot Fudge Sundae ($8) is definitely worth your money! It's humongous! It can easily be shared between four people. This Hot Fudge Sundae comes with many scoops of fresh vanilla bean ice cream, whip cream, delectable nuts, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Lastly, Gladstones (Long Beach) contains a beautiful ambiance. The view is amazing. Also, most decor is shiny and captivating. It's a very beautiful location inside and outside. [The Average] First, Staff is helpful and charming. However, staff appeared to be stretched thin. My group and I did not see our server much. And it was difficult to waive anyone down at times. Fortunately, all the food arrived around 21 minutes. Next, Gladstones (Long Beach) is partially dirty. The floors are well-swept and most tables are shiny; however, I found bread crumbs everywhere. For example, when I was seated, my table and chair still had crumbs. The older chairs even had old dusty crumb bits just lingering around its crevices. [The Bad] I do not recommend the Boston Clam Chowder ($12.95) and Crispy Calamari ($18.95). The Boston Clam Chowder tastes cheap. I barely found any clams. Prepackaged Grocery Store Clam Chowder has triple the portions of clams than Gladstones. I appreciated that the Boston Clam Chowder is thick, creamy, and well-seasoned; however, it's definitely not award winning nor special. In addition, the Crispy Calamari is very average for its expensive price. The amount is well-portioned, but Gladstones (Long Beach) uses very tiny, thinly cut squid. This ridiculously small calamari causes its tasty, dry breading to be its main flavor. Thankfully, the House Cocktail Sauce and Chipotle Mayo added that much needed moisture to such a poor appetizer. Then, there's the poor maintenance of the cups and menus. It feels like Gladstones (Long Beach) is penny pinching. For example, my water cup had a cracked piece on its lip. The cup also had a tiny cracked hole on its side which caused water to perpetually drip out onto the table. Staff only noticed the puddle of water until I brought it to their attention. The menus look old, worn down, and cracked. And the cloth napkins and plates appeared somewhat eroded and old. [Conclusion] Despite the many problems at Gladstones (Long Beach), I found myself pleasantly surprised. Gladstones (Long Beach) definitely has problems, but there's genuine hidden potential. The lovely ambiance; complimentary fresh sourdough bread; and generous Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Linguine ($34.95) were truly extraordinary. I left Gladstones (Long Beach) with a cheerful memory. 3.5 out of 5

    Jalapeno poppers
    Sue H.

    Stopped in for happy hour (Crabby Hour) twice during our Long Beach vacation. Seated ourselves at the bar to a lukewarm reception both times by the same male bartender. He doesn't act very excited to have customers, even though the bar is empty. Fortunately the first visit he handed us off to lovely Natalie, who took great care of us from there. I started with the happy hour Mai Tai, a fantastic $6 pour that I would order over and over again. Husband had the $6 happy hour margarita, which was fine but actually too strong for him! Funny I never have that problem. We wanted to try a variety of appetizers and with Natalie's guidance, ordered one of almost everything on the happy hour menu. The soup sampler with a cup of red fish and a cup of white clam, the chowder sampler was a great value at $6. The soups were really yummy too, and husband ordered them again on our second visit. We tried the deviled eggs $6, a serving of four half eggs, deviled with a little lobster mixed in. They were tasty but not special. No complaints but didn't warrant ordering a second time. Next up was the jalapeno poppers, also $6. Bacon wrapped, creamy inside, grill marks and a balsamic drizzle, these were perfect poppers in every traditional way. We ordered the steamed clams and mussels, a very large $10 bowl of shellfish with a very boring broth. We ate the bivalves and toast points but weren't impressed. We wanted to try the "real crab" California roll, and it was very good and also only $10. I have paid $25 for similar rolls! Again, nice but not special. My favorite dish, the one I would order again and again was the shrimply tacos. For $9 this dish is fantastic, with three big shrimp in each of two tacos, Chipotle mayo and mango salsa with some cabbage blend underneath. Loved loved loved these tacos, and ordered them the next time as well. I was especially impressed with the quality corn tortillas and their proper preparation, they held up beautifully under the weight of these well-dressed tacos. On our second visit, male bartender was our server and we got through the meal, but often had to hunt him down because he didn't check in with us often. This time the only new addition was the jerk chicken wings. Wowza, what a rich and flavorful sauce on these wings. Hot but deeply savory with almost a coffee richness or mole kind of spice. A surprise for a seafood place this dish was excellent. A good portion, at least seven meaty wings for $9. I would prefer them crispier, but they were devoured either way. I know Gladstones gets a bad rap for being touristy, but these were great offerings at their weekday HH till 7. See you there, next time!

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    Ask the Community - Gladstone's

    Do they play music here?

    Yes they do. The last time I was there which was recently, there was a man playing the kalipso drums and he was awesome. He did leave not to long after we arrived

    What are their lunch hours?

    Lunch is until 3:00 pm Daily. Please call the restaurant for more information as sometimes we do not get all of the Yelp questions. Thanks… Read more

    Is there a Parking lot?

    Yes, there is a parking lot for all the restaurants near Gladstones. It's self park or valet. The entrance to the lot is very near the entrance to Gladstones.

    Do you still have crabby hour every day?

    Yes we do, Monday thru Friday from 2-7 , please contact the restaurant for more info as Yelp prevents us from properly communicating with our guest. 562-432-8588… Read more

    Do you have any birthday promotions? My family and I are planning to visit for my mom's 65th birthday in less than 3 weeks. Her birthday is on the 21st but we won't be going exactly that day.

    Yes I think they have like cotton candy and some birthday song with pictures call the restaurant to make sure they are still doing this.. The view is amazing... Dukes in Huntington beach also have a hula pie for your birthday along with Katella… Read more

    Is proof of vaccination required?

    No, you do not!

    Any vegan options?

    Yes. There are vegan options. Pasta primavera, veggie burgers and veggie tacos are three vegan options.

    Is everything else the same other than the prices, between lunch and dinner entrees?

    HelloI hope your day is going well. I'm not sure if the pricing for lunch and dinner entrées are around the same price or not but the menu we will provide it look like a menu that can be used For lunch and for dinner I would definitely reach out to… Read more

    Can I bring a cake for a birthday?

    You should be able to, I celebrated my 21st birthday here and they didn't say anything to me.

    How much is Sunday Brunch?

    Sunday brunch is not a buffet at a set price. There is an amazing menu to order from which ranges from around $10 - $30 depending on the item you order. It is available Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 2pm. Bottomless mimosas are also available :)

    Is gratuity automatically added for parties of 6+?

    It is normally set up with parties of 8 or more for the guest courtesy, but if there is ever a question on the service please let the manager know. If you do have any question, please call the restaurant directly at 562-432-8588 as Yelp has in the… Read more

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    A list minute visit with friend for a glass of wine was needed. I stopped in for a quick visit and…read morequite surprised how cute this place is. There's a small patio right infront of the main area inside. Their wine selection was quite impressive. So much things to choose from. Not only wine, but they also have beer on tap available. I stopped in half an hour before they closed and it was still pretty busy. They have a tasting menu is you were into sampling some wine. What was offered for the tasting menu was quite nice. I think there's only a flight of 3 and the selection was quite nice. One was bold which was really nice. Also, the beer on tap was great. I believe that you could be members of the place as we noticed the orders for pickup. It's quite a nice cool spot for tasting. The main bar area was nice, service was great and friendly. Seemed more like all the locals and members. Quite an impressive selection of wine for purchase.

    Visited Willmore Wine Bar as a solo date last Saturday evening. Parking was surprisingly open and…read moreavailable on the street directly in front of the establishment. The inside is cozy, with both table seating available (for normal sized groups- 2, 4, mayyybe 6 ppl) as well as bar seating (where I was seated). It's easy to pick up on the fact that this is a favorite local spot, with the owner and staff immediately recognizing several patrons by name upon arrival (I was envious! lol) The wine selection is impressive, and they have a simple menu of a few Sammie's, salads, and appetizers such as cheese boards, baked pretzel, and other items. Along with my glass of Malbec, I enjoyed a cheese board and quite possibly the BEST Caesar salad with chicken I've had in a decade or more! Dietrich was tending bar, and while not extremely well versed in wines (which he admitted openly), he was knowledgeable enough to pull solid suggestions based on your taste/preference. He was warm and friendly (and busy!). The owner was present the whole evening as well, and though I tried to engage, he didn't seem very interested in making chat with a non-regular like me lol. (It's ok!) There was a guitarist, which added vibes, but mostly just noise...his speakers were very loud, and the selection felt a little out of place. I would've stayed longer than the hour I did, if the music were a little lower and enjoyable (maybe jazz or something?). Maybe there'll be a different musician the next time I visit...I WILL be back!

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    Willmore Wine Bar - Inside

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    Willmore Wine Bar - Brie + Monchego

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    Wine On 2nd - Cheese& Charcuterie Boards for a party

    Wine On 2nd

    4.5(73 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Forgot to write my review but I came here 02-01-26. Caught a good deal on Groupon which lead me…read morehere. First time at a wine bar and I enjoyed the experience. It's a nice spot located in Belmont shore. It's very clean and spacious on the inside with couch seating along with tables and chairs. It isn't loud but they did have some music playing. It's a good spot to chill at with family and or friends for a few glasses of wine. It's also a cool spot for a nice intimate date. Had the pleasure of tasting 4 different wines; 2 whites and 2 reds. I enjoyed the wines. You can bring your own snacks and charcuterie board. The hostess was very knowledgeable of the wines, sharing backstories of where and how they were produced. It was a good learning experience also.

    What a fabulous find! My wife and I tried out 'Wine on 2nd' for the first time this past Saturday…read more Tucked inconspicuously in a corner, it opens up into a nice spacious wine bar space with leather couches, regular dining tables, and cool wine bottle art on the wall walls. My wife had bought an online special offer that had us try this cool wine bar out. The owner, Theodore, personally brought over each of the four flights of wines that were part of the special. He described the variety, and was super gracious in asking us how we liked each offering. The food was outstanding! Hands-down, one of the best beef carpaccio's that we have had in all of the Long Beach and surrounding areas. Instead of a paper-thin slice like many other locations, it was a more generous slice that still melted in your mouth with a few delicate bites. The goat cheese Brie was delightful. As well as the garlic, red-wine basted escargot. We also enjoyed the bruschetta which was yummy and had a very nice mashed tomato jelly on top of the cheese spread. If you're looking for a nice date night spot for Valentines, or to relax and enjoy a casual ambience for a connected conversation, I absolutely recommend going to Wine on 2nd. We have tried other wine bars from the Wilmore on Atlantic, to the boulangerie on Main Street in Seal Beach, as well as the wine bars in downtown Long Beach, and this one definitely places itself as one of the better wine bars you should absolutely try. Thank you Theodore!

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    Wine On 2nd - Specials every Friday &Saturday

    Specials every Friday &Saturday

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