I don't know how I didn't know about this place until recently, but I am obsessed. The Turkish chicken kebab plate with zareshk rice topping is so freaking good. Really cute little space and everyone I've interacted with there has been super nice! read more

Do Not Order EGGPLANT BORANI . Wow. Should have sent it back. I tasted cold canned tomato sauce served in a plastic white 4 ounce bowl with a 2 inch piece of boiled eggplant for appearance served with stale cardboard bread. $10 read more

Gypsy's Persian Grill was such a wonderful spot to visit. From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home. The atmosphere is cute, cozy, and welcoming, making it the perfect place for a relaxed lunch date. Every dish tasted incredibly fresh and full of flavor, and you can truly tell how much love goes into their food. What made the experience even more special was the staff, they treated us like family and made us feel so appreciated from start to finish. After our meal, we took a little walk by the ocean, which was just steps away and made this spot even more perfect. Great food, warm hospitality, and an ocean stroll all in one place, this is definitely a gem we can't wait to return to. read more

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The best salmon kabob I've ever had and absolutely loved their orange blossom infused iced tea. The experience was great, the place was quiet, but sooo relaxing. We got there about an hour before closing. Service was amazing, they were so kind and sweet. Can't wait to come back here, especially for that salmon kabob. read more

Gypsy's Persian Grill - Salmon kabob and Chicken Kebab - Middle Eastern Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Went here on Tuesday for dinner. There were only two other guests dining. The staff had great customer service. The food was very flavorful and fresh. A lot of people were coming for takeout orders. Highly recommend read more

Gypsy's Persian Grill - Gypsys Kebab Combo Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The food is excellent, always fresh, always flavorful. I enjoy the Kubide, the Chicken, and the Salmon. It is served with rice, and grilled vegetables. I am always so happy to eat wonderful, fresh, delicious food. read more

Such an amazing little spot! Tried Turkish coffee for the first time and loved it! The food was delicious and the service was so warm and welcoming. They happily accommodated our party of five, and you can really feel the love in this family-owned gem. Can't wait to go back! gracias!! read more

Gypsy's Persian Grill - Turkish coffee! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Family owned since 2003, Gypsy's Persian Grill brings authentic Mediterranean flavors with a proud Persian twist straight from the heart of Tehran. Every dish feels rooted in tradition, from the perfectly seasoned meats to the vibrant sides that showcase real home style cooking. Located in the beautiful Belmont Shore neighborhood, this spot delivers warmth, flavor, and a sense of heritage that keeps you coming back. A true local gem with heart and history. read more

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These are the nicest people in Belmont Shore!! This food is so delicious! The vibe is so lovely. We even hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner on the back patio years ago. Love everything from the dolmes to the rice & berries, the beef, the lamb, the chicken and beyond. read more

The sampler was a great choice -- it came with yogurt dip, hummus, eggplant borani, stuffed grape leaves, and flatbread. Everything was fresh and flavorful, with the eggplant borani standing out. For mains, we ordered Gypsy's kebab combo with juicy chicken and kubide, served with fragrant saffron basmati rice that went perfectly with the meats. The tabouleh salad was super fresh and really satisfying, and we also tried the beef kebab pita, which was tender and well-seasoned. Generous portions and such a satisfying meal overall The service was so friendly with cozy coastal vibes --definitely a place I'd return to when craving Mediterranean food in Long Beach. read more

Cute spot right by a small pier... small and intimate with a back patio lined with fake flowers. Bathroom is small and outdated... building is old. Food was ok. We tried the sampler plate and the kebab combo. Sampler plate was on the smaller side. Hummus, cucumber yogurt dip, eggplant borani and 3 dolma. Nothing stood out as great but it was good. Dolma were eh. It was served w an ample amount of pita. Kebabs: we got the curry chicken because they ran out of Turkish chicken, and the kubide. Portion of the salad (we got tabbouleh) was small. The chicken was really good... cooked well and good flavor. Kubide was eh. Not much flavor. We tried their hot sauce and it tasted like thicker tapatio. Nice spot for a date night if it's walkable from you or if you're in the area and can find parking. Wouldn't seek this out in terms of the food. read more

Gypsy's Persian Grill - Sampler - Middle Eastern Near Me - Long Beach, California

i loved the sampler here!! the eggplant was my favorite as i typically do not get this side & it was a nice contrast to the hummus or other sides. the chicken kebab plate was delicious as well! i shared the sampler & the plate but would recommend getting your own plate if ur a decent amount of hungry. the inside was very cozy & they also have outdoor seating. they do close the outdoor patio when its windy so no sand getting in ur food. service was kind & friendly to everyone who was dining! parking was a little challenging but its near the beach so just be prepared to circle around read more

Gypsy's Persian Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Amazing food and atmosphere, very hospitable staff and great views given its right on the beach. Both delicious and relaxing.

a hidden gem right by the long beach shore! we got the chicken and the lamb plates and they were honestly the perfect size for us. the saffron rice was super fragrant, the meats were well seasoned and grilled to perfection, and paired with the light, but aromatic garlic sauce the service was spectacular, seating us right away and giving us an extra side of tabbouleh! the restaurant itself was cozy, and in an amazing location right by the pier. 10/10 i'm still thinking about this the next day! read more

Gypsy's Persian Grill - Organic Chicken Kebab Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The young waitress repeatedly forgot everything we asked for. From cleaning the table, utensils, my water. She even repeated my o order and still forgot things. She then refilled my Coke with an extra can without me asking her to do so and charged me for it. Service was very poor to say the least. I've had plenty of Persian food and this was not it. No flavor . Try Hatam's in Anaheim instead read more

Food didn't even last ten minutes on the table. It was that good. Great spot, close to the beach, also very cute inside. read more

Gypsy's Persian Grill - Curry Chicken Kebab Plate and Gypsys Beef Kebab Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Long Beach, California

Quite setting with good food and kind service. You can sit inside and people watch or sit out back on the patio and feel the ocean breeze. The food is great, gyro/pita wraps and kabobs are our favorites. read more

THE SWEETEST OWNER, EVER!!! No lie, some of the best Mediterranean food I've ever had. Simple and clean place. Must try the organic chicken plate. Juiciest and most well seasoned chicken. Tabouli is as tasty as it gets. You won't be disappointed! Hidden gem. read more

Came to dine in on a Sunday night at 7 pm and the place was completely empty with no other customers. Despite that they took so long to cook each dish. The dirty glasses from the previous people sitting at our table were not cleared away. I had higher expectations for this place after reading the good reviews. We ordered the Turkish chicken kebab plate, Kubide kebab plate, falafel side, and the sampler platter. Sampler platter: 8/10. Everything on the plate except the eggplant borani was pretty good. Falafel side: 8/10. The outside was crispy, but slightly burnt. Chicken & Kubide kebab plates: 6/10. The meats were pretty dry. Both the meat and the rice of both dishes were tasteless and the garlic sauce on the side didn't have much taste either. It would have been better if it was more garlicky and not watered down. Ambiance & parking: There is only limited street parking available. The restaurant is pretty small with a cozy cafe vibe. Overall the food was very underwhelming and I don't think I'd return back. read more

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Food, service, atmosphere, drinks were incredible. My wife and I split the sampler trio and Falafel wrap. Our entrées were spectacular, we got the salmon plate in the lamb plate, both cooked to perfection and followed by Turkish coffee for dessert. All the food was made so impeccably. Cannot wait to come back. read more

Gypsy's Persian Grill - Turkish coffee - Middle Eastern Near Me - Long Beach, California

We had dinner here tonight. Strange atmosphere, older house turned into a restaurant with fake flowers everywhere. It is cold inside, but they have heaters. The patio was cute, but freezing so we picked a table inside. Ordered the appetizer sampler, the hummus tasted like it was from a jar- not homemade at all. The pita was probably the worst I have ever had. . For our main, we had the combo dinner- the steak kabobs were really good, the chicken was fine- nothing to write home about. We added the tabbouleh salad which was good. For dessert I ordered mint tea (they brought cardamon tea) and my boyfriend ordered Turkish coffee. We shared baklava for dessert- it wasn't recognizable- there was no filo dough, nothing flaky- I couldn't even eat it. There were a couple people there Instagram videoing- that had their meal comped. I wondering if that is how they have such high reviews because the food and service were not good. After we finished our meal, my BF had to ask them to clear the plates when they brought our dessert. This place is a miss for sure. read more

Excellent food! Friendly staff. Quick service. We had the hummus, Organic chicken, and the beef skewers. All were delicious & fresh. I highly recommend visiting Gypsy's Persian Grill. Great quality food! Amazing staff! read more

This little quaint spot has a cute back patio and a laid back vibe. The prices are very reasonable and the food was fresh and delicious. Service was friendly but very slow. It took about forty minutes to get our food and the place was practically empty. read more

Was craving Mediterranean food and this place came through! Ate here several years ago and to my recollection it was good and again it was great ! The wife had the salmon and was very pleased, I had the chicken and lamb kebabs and they also were good . Overall I'd recommend this place and will be back ! read more

Delicious food at a great price! And the staff is super friendly and welcoming. Everything tasted fresh and authentic, with generous portions that left us satisfied but not overstuffed. The flavors were rich without being heavy, and you can tell they put care into every dish. The atmosphere is cozy yet vibrant--perfect for a casual meal with friends or even a quick solo bite. Service was attentive without being pushy, and the staff took the time to explain a few menu items we weren't familiar with, which really made the experience even better. If you're looking for high-quality Persian food without breaking the bank, this is definitely the spot. I'll be back soon to try more of the menu! read more

A friend insisted that I try this place. What can I say. It was delicious. The price was a little higher than what I want to pay for dinner, but the meat was tender, and the flavors were great. I got the beef kabob. And I misunderstood the menu. When I saw "double" beef I thought I was getting an extra skewer, but it just means that the other skewer gets converted from chicken to meat. lol The outside patio is quant, but it can get a little chilly and windy depending on the time of day. Service was good. Our server was super nice and tried to explain the various items on the menu as it was my first time. The restaurant is a little on the small side and parking on the street can get tricky. But definitely worth a try. It was a delicious dinner. read more

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The owner is as amazing as the food! This quaint little restaurant has the absolute best Mediterranean food that exists! When my family moved out of town, it's the only food we talk about all the time. Miss it so much!! read more

Delicious and very well priced. Beef is extremely moist and tender and chicken is perfectly seasoned. All the sides are great too - hummus, tzatziki, dolma. The Nevik is also a standout. Even the ice tea (made in house) was surprisingly good! Service was excellent, and I would definitely come again. read more

We recently discover Gypsy's Persian grill in Long Beach. We started with the Hummus (chickpeas mixed with tahini, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil) served with pita bread. It was fresh and delicious! For my entree I chose a traditional plate, Kubide kebabs which are skewers of finely minced beef marinated in savory spices, comes with saffron basmati rice and salad. The kebabs were seasoned and cooked perfectly and saffron rice was fluffy and prepared well. The server was attentive and overall ambiance was cozy and intimate. I'm happy we discovered this restaurant and will be back soon. read more

Gypsy's Persian Grill - Hummus appetizer - Middle Eastern Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great local spot near the beach and the pier. The food is high quality. Very good kubide and salmon.

Always so dang good!! Lamb kebab wrap... drool omg omg omg always a hit. Me and my bf get lunch here a lot! Great price great food!! Dead. So good! Mmmmmm made me go mmm out loud lmao. Ok ok that's it but go here! You won't miss out. Oh also meat is soooo tender. So much butter than that zankou chicken place... :) Gypsy's mmm! read more

Wonderful family owned restaurant next to BBC! Food was amazing! Waitress and owners were so sweet and welcoming! Definitely will be back

Immediately walking into the restaurant we felt a warm welcome. The ambiance felt like home and the staff was very kind. The food didn't take long to come out & it tasted great! read more

Gypsy's Persian Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Long Beach, California

Excellent across the board. Everything we ordered was amazing- great flavors, portion, and value. Service was also A+, we love the vibes here- cozy and quite cute. read more

I asked her name and I feel like an idiot for forgetting but the server tonight (I think she said maria) is beyond top tier with her service Also if you stop by definitely get the chicken kabob combo plate. This is the Go to after gym spot read more

Gypsy's Persian Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Long Beach, California

The day I discovered this amazing, nearly hidden, establishment I was doing beach stairs repeats between Alamitos Ave and Coronado, where the car was parked. I had been utilizing Ocean Blvd and the Shoreline Way Bike Path and decided to walk to and out on the pier once done for the day. Well, on the way back, with my walking partner of the day being my fiancee, something told me that we needed to walk up 39th to Ocean rather than return on the bike path... and boy am I glad we did. I spotted "Persian" in the signage and I knew that I wanted to look at the menu because Persian food usually agrees greatly with my pallate. Fortunately, the menu was posted near the doorway, so I had a quick look. A gentleman of Gypsy's employ tended to us and both seat us presented us with menus. This man's name was Ricardo and he was the perfect server. Just a few minutes of interactions and I immediately knew this would be a good experience. How right I was... the entire experience was purely flawless. The food was both flavorful and affordable and Ricardo's knowledge of the menu made it so we could allow him to sculpt our order based on describing things we liked. The gentle breeze and our workout efforts had us slowly relaxing and maybe even longing for a nap. Then the food came out... I ordered the ever so delicious chicken kebob meal and what was nice was that they substituted my rice for tabouli salad. Falafel was the other meal on the table... and I heard no complaints about it. Closing note... I really want to head back to this place soon... Hmm... Stair repeats shouldn't be every other day, but... ya never know. Thanks, Gypsy's!!! read more

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Super cute place. They are a family owned local business that we are happy to support. Their service is excellent and very one-on-one that makes you feel special. They have the best falafels I've ever had. Next time we'll have to try their baklava. They are next to the pier and is a lovely place for an evening stroll. read more

Gypsy's Persian Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great find, wonderful service with incredible authentic food. Don't skip the lamb shank!

Gypsy's was recommended to me by a co-worker who also lives in Long Beach. We were able to find street parking nearby for lunch on a Wednesday. The restaurant is small but quaint. Service was excellent throughout the meal. We ended up sitting outside in the beautiful hidden back courtyard tables. We ordered a sampler appetizer plate to start, which came with warm pita and a collection of three dips + dolmes (stuffed grape leaves). The eggplant was the most flavorful. We ordered two plates, one of curry chicken and one of kubide (ground beef). The meat was juicy and flavorful. I added barberries to my rice for $1.75, and we both added a roasted tomato for $0.50 each. I was a tiny bit annoyed that you only get half a tomato when you are already paying extra for something that often comes standard/included with kabab plates at other places, but at least the tomato was tasty. The rice was okay, but I am not sure it used real high-quality saffron. The rice was not served with sumac or butter. The plates did come with white garlic sauce, which was a pleasant surprise. Food overall was good and service fantastic, though I have had better Persian food for the price. However, I acknowledge that rent is high in this area so I still recommend Gypsy's for tasty Mediterranean food in a cute area. P.S. As of January 2022, there is also still a 10% off Yelp check-in offer for dine-in and parties less than 10 people. read more

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We arrived here at 8 PM on a Friday night. Overall I only give this place three stars for the outdoor area and the location. It's right next to Belmont brewing. I would have to say the service here was pretty poor. The server had attitude, and was in a rush to close down the place. They didn't let us eat in peace, and she would constantly bring the check out. In addition, when we asked her recommendations for what to get she did not take time to explain the menu items or present the restaurant well. The food itself was not authentic Persian food. It had more of a Mediterranean vibe and was not as fresh or flavorful as it could be. The two dishes I do recommend is the eggplant borani dip and the mahiche: lamb shank, both of them had good spice and authentic flavor. read more

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