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    Laurel Diner

    3.9 (330 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, Italian, American
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    LAUREL DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Corned beef on rye
    Howard H.

    Always a great meal, one breakfast and one lunch, both amazing! Best pancakes around, light and fluffy. Nobody makes a better pattymelt!! Rare meat and well done bread just like I ordered. We'll be back many times!

    3 Alarm Fries
    Irene C.

    Came on a Wednesday at peak dinner time so it was super packed. The interior is cute and is your typical retro diner, but I was majorly disappointed by the food. Starting with the 3 alarm fries, the cheese was barely melted (don't be fooled by the ranch dressing on top) so it was basically just ranch fries mixed with slices of american cheese and jalapeños. Not that crispy and rather meh. The spaghetti and meatballs was just mildly flavored tomato sauce with what felt like reheated frozen meatballs. We ordered 2 all-american burgers and a "The Duke" burger - all 3 weren't really cooked to the right degree. Mine was meant to be medium rare and was slightly medium rare in some parts but mostly was more medium, and the ones meant to be medium were mostly medium well. The All American is your typical burger on paper but it's rather dry and also very mediocre. Honestly, nothing tasted particularly good or flavorful so giving it a 2/5 and I wouldn't recommend :(

    Cookies & Cream milkshake
    Carina H.

    The staff was friendly and helpful. The waitress offered sauces, checked in with us, and was helpful in helping us decide on our orders. The diner was bright with lots of windows. Starting off, the Soup du Jour (Chicken Noodle Soup) was hot and made me feel nostalgic. The Seafood Platter had huge portions of creamed spinach, sweet potato fries, and fried fish. It was my first time trying fried scallops, but it was amazing. All the fried seafood had a good crisp. The Cookies and Cream milkshake with additional thickness came with an extra cup of milkshake to the side, which was so nice. Dipping the sweet potato fries in the milkshake made them taste almost like funnel cake.

    Sunset Santorini salad
    Susan A.

    I ordered the Sunset Santorini salad it was so perfect The combination of the feta walnuts and fig glaze is so delicious on its own. It didn't need the grilled chicken on it.

    Arugula Salad with Salmon - 09/01/2024
    Natasha F.

    This is a 5 star diner! Impeccably clean with updated seating. They sell candy in the front which is cute and nostalgic- I ended up buying two individual york peppermint patties my daughter's favorite for a quarter each. Me and my husband both had salads which were so fresh and delicious and huge! I feel embarrassed that I ate all of mine! Service was on point and friendly. You can't go wrong coming here - this is the second time I came to this diner based on my first experience. This time was better than before. I had an arugula salad with salmon and the salmon was cooked perfectly crunchy on the outside and drizzled with my favorite balsamic vinegar. The slivered almonds mixed with the arugula made it heaven. Who says eating healthy can't be delicious! My husband's cobb salad with blue cheese looked delicious his chicken was cooked well and not dry. Keep up the good work Laurel Diner you have a fan! I will be coming to visit everytime I visit lovely Long Beach!

    Retro Interior
    Maria K.

    What a great, fun and delicious experience! This retro diner has such a great throwback feel and thrilled they kept so much of its original design. Food was great, service was even better! Such nice, accommodating people working here! The plates were huge! The food was tasty, fresh and plentiful! Looking forward to returning to try more!

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    Iconic diner in Long Beach! Breakfast food was delicious. Service was great as well! Clean! Will be back!

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    Always the BEST experience. Superb service and delicious food. Friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Management ROCKS!

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    The service, the vibes and food are all five stars. The breakfast poutine and the chicken souvlaki pita are amazing.

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    Ate there twice, sick both times. Stomach pain and vomiting! Whatever it is, it doesn't agree with me. I ate bacon both times.

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    Delicious food and great service! One of my favorite spots to go to. They have a wide range of options and they are all so tasty!!

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    Ask the Community - Laurel Diner

    Are your bagels homemade fresh or you get them from a bagel place? Also what kind of cheese do you melt on top of your french onion soup?

    We get them from a bagel store locally fresh, on a daily basis.

    Does this diner offer gluten free nut free food options?

    Do we have to schedule reservations on the phone?

    We don't take reservations, we seat parties on a first come first serve basis, depending on size.

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    Francesco’s

    Francesco’s

    4.3
    (102 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 2020

    This is not a fancy place, but the food is really top-notch. I have an Italian girlfriend that…read morecomes to town every so often and we always come here when she's in town !! Everyone that works here is so kind & so accommodating! This is my number 1 Italian Pl. in Long Beach! I feel like this is a good value for your money!!!

    I stopped by Francesco's on the way home after an event to take some pizza home for guest. Stepping…read moreinto the pizza shop, I saw how clean it was. There must be a table attendant doing rounds every so often. The dining room is pretty big and very attractive. I interacted with the guys making the pizza, they were a bunch of jokers who knew how to make their customers laugh and enjoy the moment. Engaging with one person, I was able to share my experience of Barrier Brewery, and he shared his as well. upon leaving one of the workers acquiesced with my decision to have a slice, split in half. That gesture was very kind. I had my fill with pizza for the night, so I did eat the slice that was split into 2 pieces` in order to provide a precise review. That ZA was delicious with a mild marinara sauce everyone enjoyed. I can eat this ZA without it affecting me and this was not a thin crust; it was a regular crust. Honestly speaking, this was an 'mmm' slice. When you bite into it, you go mm because it's that good. I would love to come back but by the time I get home, it would be cold unless I invested in a pizza warmer bag. This was a good night,... Inspire more, Yelp more

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    Nunzi's by the Water

    Nunzi's by the Water

    4.4
    (79 reviews)
    6.4 mi

    My sister and I had such a great experience at Nunzi's By The Water. From the moment we walked in,…read morethe service was warm, welcoming, and inviting. Our waitress made us feel completely comfortable we were laughing, having side conversations, and genuinely enjoying ourselves all night. By the end of the evening, she even said, "Goodnight, love you!" and quickly laughed saying she didn't mean to say it. That pretty much summed up the vibe of the night friendly, relaxed, and memorable. The food was excellent from start to finish. I had the Caesar salad appetizer, which was very good, and my sister had the calamari, which she said was excellent. For our entrées, we both ordered the chicken parmesan with alavaca sauce, and it was absolutely delicious. To finish the night, we shared the crème brûlée for dessert, and it was the perfect treat. The portion is definitely big enough for two people, so I wouldn't recommend ordering one per person. The location is beautiful and right by the water true to the restaurant's name. The only small thing to note is the parking. There are two parking lots, and the first one is definitely the better option. The second lot leads closer to the waterfront entrance and can feel a little tight and snug when parking. Overall, we had an amazing time and would absolutely go back. Great food, great atmosphere, and even better service.

    Great food, wonderful people, and exceptional hospitality keep us coming back…read more My family and I have dined at Nunzi's By The Water several times over the years, in both the summer and winter, and every visit has been consistently outstanding. The food is always delicious, the atmosphere is welcoming. In fact, our experiences were so positive that when it came time to celebrate my daughter's college graduation, there was no question where we wanted to host the dinner. We chose Nunzi's for a celebration with 20 guests, and they exceeded our expectations from start to finish. Owner Al was incredibly helpful throughout the planning process, offering thoughtful menu recommendations and helping us create a memorable experience for our family and friends. Also careful to note any food allergies, and accommodate dietary considerations like gluten free and vegan. While his suggestions were excellent, truthfully, everything we've ordered at Nunzi's over the years has been fabulous. The quality of the food is consistently top-notch, portions are generous, and the pricing is very reasonable for the overall experience. The service deserves special recognition. The staff is attentive, friendly, and efficient, making sure everyone's needs were met without ever feeling intrusive. They also have just the right amount of playful sass and personality to keep you smiling throughout the evening, which adds to the restaurant's charm. Whether you're looking for a family dinner, a girls' night out, a romantic date night, or a venue for a private event or special celebration, I highly recommend Nunzi's By The Water.

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    Laurel Diner - diners - Updated June 2026

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