Wonderful meal.and service! Nice inviting decor. Tables inside and outside o the patio. Recommend making reservations especially on a weekend for dinner. We came to try the LBFS Week Menu, three courses. It was definitely one of the more enticing menus from the list but after seeing the segment on Today LA with Brian Addison, we had to go. Watching the chef make and describe the Salmon Crudo appetizer, it was a must try. Fortunately it's a regular on their menu so if you miss LBFS Week (ends tomorrow), you can get it any time. Service was excellent. Our server was Luxa and checked on us often! We had a caraf of water on the table and that was perfect! They have a nice list of wines and beers and we it turned out it was still Happy Hour! Nice offering of bites and all beers were $2 off and wines were $3 off a glass or $10 off a bottle! My husband orders a Hef and I orderd a glass of white (Picpoul), great picks. For food, we ordered the LBFS Menu. We started with the Dalmon Crudo, amazing and we will be back to have it again. The taste with creme frauche and the texture with the Rye bread crumbs was just amazing!! Definitely the best salmon appetizer we have had to date! Nect came the Caesar Salad, excellent! We both ordered lobster roll. IYKYK the only way to serve a lobster roll is on a toasted East Coast style hot dog roll and they do it right here. One of the best Lobster rolls locally. Loaded wit lobster meat and served warm (as it should be, not cold with mayo), accompanied with warm butter, yes! It came with a lot of fries, and those were very good, can't believe we both finished eating them all! It was my birthday and Lyca brought out a huge piece of cake with a candle! Unexpected and what a nice treat. We were ao full but it was so darn good, we polished it off. Toffee Butter Cake with ice cream. Definitely a desert I would live to have again. read more

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I came here for a Happy Hour on Friday. The happy hour is from 4pm-6pm and we got there around 4.45pm. Well it was enough of time to order all the good stuff from the menu. This was my first time to Liv's. I know. Shocking. I've heard good things about this place especially about the oysters, but I guess I just never made the move. Well let me tell you I'm going to keep coming back for those delicious and fresh raw oysters!! Don't look back! This place is so unassuming. Very chill, not too big, and fairly easy to get a table (at least when I visited on HH). Service was good too, no complaints - although closer to the end of the HH, it got a little slower since more people started coming. We ordered 2 dozens of oysters (10/10, will do again). It was $19 per half a dozen, for happy hour. I think on Mondays they have even cheaper price for the oysters, which I'll do next. We also ordered mini wedge (good), lobster rolls (pretty good, but the lobster was slightly dry IMO), crudo, chowder (good taste but it's runny. Wonder if it's their style of chowder or just that one time), fried calamari (good but nothing special), fried oyster caesar (good salad, maybe next time I don't get the fried oyster), hot fish sliders (good). Oh we also got the cocktails, and I really like the margarita. If you've never been to their happy hour, it's a great chance to try on their different dishes and find what you really like. For me, the raw oysters were great and I'm definitely coming back mainly for that! read more

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I attended a special Winemaker Dinner at Liv's this week. Recipes and wine pairings were arranged with Liv's Chef, Rob White and Sherman Thacher, of the Paso Robles Winery that bears his name. It was a sell-out crowd, that came to explore this special collaboration. We started with a Garlic Bread, baked at local Hey Brother Bakery, served with an olive oil dipping sauce. Followed by Dressed Raw Oysters served with a refreshing cold Chenin Blanc. The next course was Baja Bluefin Tuna Crudo served with the Cinsault. The third course was the Baked Clams with Chorizo Stuffing. This delightful dish was served with the Nouveau Wine, which was my highlight of the event. The clams were dressed with, what the Chef called Sea Asparagus- wow! Loved it!! The next course was the Crab-Stuffed Fig Leaves. The wine pairing for this was a Muscat Canelli. This is a light wine, that was surprisingly delicious and not sweet, as so many Muscats are. The dessert course was Nectarines and Cream. This is an amazing dish! The cream was perfectly delicious with broken up pieces of meringue...it melted in your mouth. This was served with a surprising Apple Cider, to finish the feast. It was a very fun, delicious and informative meal. I would encourage you to watch their website for future special events. read more

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Those oysters and are drinks delicious! This place is a cute little restaurant with a nice patio on a fun busy street. Service was great! read more

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This is one of the most underrated date night spots in Long Beach. I went here on a Monday for their Oyster Hour, which features great deals on things like their seafood platters. I got their seafood platter, and let me tell you, it's worth every penny! It is fresh, flavorful, opulent, and downright delicious. My favorite thing on there is the shrimp, which are perfectly cooked, plump, juicy, and coated in the sweet, spicy, smoky rub. It's perfect.  I also got the caesar salad and the nNashville hot fish and chips. Everything was so spectacular with a bottle of white wine. This is a really wonderful spot that was almost completely empty when I dined in. Come check it out!! read more

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Overall, the food was really good. We ordered oysters, Caesar salad, calamari, bread with olive tapenade, lava cake, and a couple dirty martinis. The oysters were fresh, the calamari was good, and the bread with tapenade was one of my favorite things we ordered. The only food disappointment was the lava cake. It was more like a cupcake with a hardened fudge filling than an actual lava cake. The dirty martinis were extremely sweet. Our server explained they don't have a full bar and make their martinis with sake, which definitely should've been mentioned on the menu because it was very unexpected. Overall, the food and service were solid. read more

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Oysters were really good. Will be back on a Monday for their half off oysters deal. Salmon crudo - salmon itself was good quality. The creme fraiche was good but just different and not something I'd expect with salmon. Needed acidity so we added some lemon. Prob would not order again. Girls dinner - Caesar salad and fries were good. Decent portion. I did not have the wine it came with but my bf said it was not good. Nice huge glass of iced tea. Overall a cute place. Service was a bit slow. Will be back on a Monday! read more

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Love a good neighborhood oyster bar. Husband and I are big fans of oysters, not only for the fresh taste but for the nutrient-dense properties. Full of zinc, copper, manganese, protein, omega-3, selenium, vitamin B-12...you get the picture. Great for immune, brain, heart health. On this Friday evening, we enjoyed: A dozen oysters - 1/2 nurumbega and 1/2 rough waters (New England) creamy and briny fresh and chilled. Paired well with the Jozen sake Salmon crudo - cream fraich, homemade bread crumbs, herbs. Melts in your mouth. Shrimp tacos - perfect to share, fried. Loaded with cabbage. Baby gem wedge - Manchester, pickled onion, cilantro, sourdough bread crumbs, ranch dressing. Eat your veggies. Stuffed pasta - housemade. Crab, lemon butter sauce, salsa macha, pea tendrils. Amazing. Finished off with a creamsicle cheesecake - Basque, with fresh orange, vanilla, citrus icing paired with espresso. Definitely an homage to our childhood, getting a creamsicle bar from the ice cream truck. So we felt satisfied after our little feast. Loved the chill music streaming in the restaurant. There are both indoor and outdoor seatings. I love the bar, just because I feel it is more intimate and easier to have conversation. Cheers! read more

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My friend and I were walking along 2nd street looking for dessert and she had just mentioned loving toffee. We walked by and saw they had a butter toffee cake and knew this would be our next stop! We just wanted dessert because we had dinner already but we both loved oysters and ended up getting a dozen. They were big, full of brine, and very delicious and savory. They were less creamy than I would like but still good! I tried one of the oysters Liv's style. I didn't really care for it much for the extra price because I love just a good ol oyster. For dessert, we of course got the butter toffee cake and another orange cake. I forgot what it was called exactly but it was their special for the night and was supposed to be like an orange creamsicle. Both were beautifully plated and delicious! The quality was amazing but they were both a bit too sweet that I got sick of it pretty easily. The inside was dimly lit and the vibes felt really elegant! It's a perfect spot for a date. It's definitely on the higher end pricing wise but I'd consider coming back when I'm rich and famous to try the rest of their menu read more

Liv's - butter toffee cake and orange creamsicle cake - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

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liv's exceeded my expectations!! def glad we made rez here. gosh what a beautiful space and they have a pet friendly patio! my friend and i met here for our quarterly brunch. we had so much to catch up on so thankful we were not rushed or there was a time limit. everything on the menu sounded so delish. we order a few plates to share: CHARGRILLED OYSTERS...$24 CRISPY CALAMARI..S17 SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP...S28 ROSEMARY BONE MARROW & OYSTERS...$32 FISH & CHIPS...S24 LOBSTER ROLL...$38 i didnt have any of the oysters but i heard they were really tasty! everything else!!! 10/10. service was so amazing. friendly, inviting and casual. def will be back soon bc that lobster roll and spicy garlic shrimp were delicious!! parking: on 2nd. metered street parking or lots. or you can find parking along the residential streets read more

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To be a loyal and returning customer here, coming to this establishment at least once every other week, solo, or with my family, I even came here for my anniversary. u guys lost me as of today. To be hound, death starred and harassed and forcing someone to give u a tip is insane. SAVANNA VALENTI U OR A HORRIBLE HORRIBLE WAITER, I tip at this place ALL THE TIME, on top of spending between 80-200$ bucks every other week here. When walking into the building u were on your phone stuffing your face and fanned me off to sit wherever I wanted. We had to wait till you were done with your food to even get a menu, when u are supposed to be on the clock. U are the ONLY PERSON at this restaurant that really shows their true colors when it come to RACE! ..... u need help read more

5/5 Caesar Salad: great portion size, a little more lemony than anchovy forward flavor wise but still definitely hits the spot. The sourdough bread crumbs were crispy and gave a great crunch 4/5 Chargrilled Oysters: I prefer oysters this way over eating them raw. I wish it was a serving of 6 instead of 4. Only docking a star because while the flavor and cheese were amazing it's wasn't as "charred" as I'm used to it's definitely more creamy because of the cheese but again the flavors were amazing I was just expecting a little crisp. There's hot sauce but it's not spicy (to me that was a good thing) I'm not the best with spicy. 5/5 seasonal Arnold palmer. Mine was pomegranate lemonade and tropical iced tea. Served in a large mason jar. The portion was great considering usually places like this give you a small glass for lemonade or iced tea. 5/5 ambiance. Indoor, outdoor and bar seating is available. There was plenty of seating when I went. The bathroom you do have to walk through the kitchen. A little jarring but everything looked clean and the staff was friendly. What was also really cute when they give you the check, they give you a postcard to fill out and they will send it for you. 3/5 parking. Obviously not the restaurants fault. Metered parking every day of the week (it's Long Beach) and it's $6 for two hours and can get pretty packed so make sure you allow for parking time. read more

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This place was OK. The high ratings and reviews are kind of deceiving. We had the oysters, seafood chowder, and fries. All very mid. The fries were the best part of the meal, and we regretted spending the money we did tbh. I love chowder so I was pretty disappointed at how watery the soup was with very little seafood in it. Not with the $20. The drinks were very affordable though. We came in on a Saturday afternoon and there were at least 3-6 parties being served at a time but only one server during this time. So that made service pretty slow. All in all.... The food wasn't worth it. read more

I gotta say, one of the best seafood platters I've had in a while. And had an option of caviar to add. Oysters here tasted fresh and their crudo was amazing. I went ahead and topped the crudo off with a small hit of caviar, so good! I topped the oysters with caviar as well , why not lol We came on an Easter Sunday so it wasn't crowded at all. But I can see this place being a packed house especially during the summer. Their crab ravioli dish was soooo good, I'd recommend ordering that dish if you are in the mood for pasta. Definitely a place I'm coming back to when I'm in the area . There is Meter parking around the restaurant and down the block, be patient , people are always coming and leaving in that area. read more

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Liv's is phenomenal. The oysters are flawless. Perfectly shucked, freshest in town. All of the food is delicious. The service is warm and attentive. It's one of my favorite places. read more

I saw a bunch of good reviews. And thought i'd try it out. Service was pretty slow. Its Saturday and not as busy. I would think it would not be this slow considering how small the menu offering is. Got checked in on maybe once? Waited for check for about 20 minutes after we wrapped eating. They even walked around the railing to talk with friends they saw walking past the resturant. Also.. Idk how to "identify" they or this person. But it was that person. The woman who took over afterwards was very sweet.. Ordered 6 oysters to try out the shells they had, before placing another 6. Not impressed. Ive had better oysters at Grand Central Market... (which i hope is saying something considering how you're supposed to store and maintain oysters). Chowder bowl, was soupy as hell. Last time I checked, aren't Chowder Bowls supposed to be on the creamy side? Price for beers was great. But that was really it. Oh , fries were decent too, I guess.. a mediocre In N Out fries tbh. read more

I came for their Monday Happy Hour Oyster deal. I also got a Caesar salad, which was great. The service was attentive and helpful with suggestions. It's a great place for a date. read more

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Had a great experience here. Came on a Thursday evening and sat at the bar. There was no one else inside, only a couple of tables occupied outside on the patio. They also had the stroll and savor event going on on 2nd street that night so that might be why it was dead. Our waitress was attentive and quick with the service. We ordered oysters and they were delicious. I'm really picky when it comes to oysters too lol. Bread and butter was soooo good I dunno what they put in that butter but my goodness. I also got the lobster roll - simple, hearty, buttery! the fries were bomb too. The seafood tasted fresh and clean. They only have beer and wine so I opted for a glass of Sauvignon blanc. Kinda wish they had cocktails but I understand! Thanks for a tasty experience. read more

Liv's - Lobster roll! @yassiG - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Liv's is the kind of place you almost don't want to tell people about... but here we are. I went on a Sunday with a reservation (pro tip: do that while you still can), and it already has that "this place is about to blow up and I'll never get a table again" energy. Let's talk food--because wow. The lobster roll shows up like it knows it's the main character. Packed, buttery, and not playing games. No filler, just straight-up "yes, this is why you ordered me." The calamari? Dangerously good. Light, crispy, not greasy--basically the kind of plate where you say "just one more" about 12 times. Then the Nashville fried fish comes in hot--literally. Crispy, spicy, and bold, but not trying to ruin your life. Just enough heat to keep things interesting and make you reach for another bite like you didn't just say "okay I'm full." And the spicy garlic shrimp... listen, this one might start a fight at the table. Garlicky, a little spicy, and way too easy to keep eating. You'll be thinking about it later like it owes you money. If you love oysters and bone marrow--don't overthink it, just get them. Trust. Everything just works. Nothing feels overcomplicated, just really good food that knows what it's doing. Service is smooth, friendly, and keeps things moving--which is great because you'll want to focus on eating, not waiting. Bottom line: go now. Not next week, not "I'll save it." Go before Liv's blows up and you're outside wondering why you didn't listen to this review. read more

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I have bookmarked this place for over a year and finally got to stop by while staying the weekend in seal beach area. It's such a cute and cozy little place and definitely has good vibes. Food was delicious but I have to say I feel bad knowing they don't have enough help in the kitchen. It was Easter Sunday and it was busy that weekend especially around the nice areas. Our food took longer than expected but I totally understand why. Service was so nice and they apologized so you couldn't be too upset about it. We ordered the seafood lovers platter - which came with 10 oysters, salmon Crudo, and 4 prawns and we added caviar. Everything on this platter was fresh & definitely great quality and flavors. I loved the salmon Crudo! 2nd order was the stuffed pasta - which was a ravioli with stuffed crab made in house with a cream sauce which was delicious!!! The menu is a great menu with alot of my fav kind of food. Definitely will be back soon! read more

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Saturday June 27. Happy Hour Our most Fave server( Luka) was not there but Juliette ..took xlnt care of us . My wife spent 2 weeks in Alaska recently and was SPOILED for great seafood... so her memory was fresh. So how did Liv's seafood compare? Alaska was a 10".. Liv's is an 8. Liv's serves the best seafood around. Wife wanted to try something new: Juliette mentioned the 3 Shrimp Taco plate. BOOM= great flavor -Not for the faint of heart.. Jalapeños fresh and Shrimp Huge. Grenache Blanc from local-ish Sta. Barbara -Wayan , pairs great with Caesar salad Scrimshaw ( NorCal) paired great with The Shrimp Taco Plate Sad news : Kristin, the talented Chef who we have known for years , is leaving. Owner Rob is a smart dude and most likely has hired another talented chef. Will continue to enjoy the Best Seafood on E. 2nd St. Highly recommend read more

Happy Hour: Wed-Fri 4pm-6pm *Social Hour: Chowder $6; Wedge $7; Chowder Fries $8; Calamari $9; Shrimp Cocktail $12; Shrimp Tacos $10; Salmon Crudo $12; Oyster Ceasar $12; Fish & Chips $12; Tom Kha $14; Fish Sliders $15; Oysters $3; $5 Off Lobster Rolls; $3 Off Wine Glass ($10 Off Bottles); $2 Off Beers *Oyster Mondays *Brunch Sundays read more

I came here for the oysters and happy hour. That's literally what I searched on Yelp. The happy hour items I tried, I liked. Service was friendly and it was a nice day to sit out on the patio. I'd go back! read more

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Oysters and caviar? What a luxury! When I came across Liv's on Yelp, I immediately sent it to my boyfriend so we could go on our next date outing. Liv's is in Long Beach near Naple's Island. There's a lot of businesses in the area. From what we saw there were a few paid lots, but we got really lucky and found street parking a few blocks away. I made a reservation on Open Table since some reviews mentioned they get busy, but they weren't too busy when we came. We sat at the bar area, and I basically ordered to my heart's delight to make our trek to Long Beach worth it. We were inquiring about their Lover's Platter ($72) compared to their Beach Tower ($120) and decided that the Beach Tower had more substance and variety. It comes with 16 oysters, salmon crudo, bay scallop crudo, lobster salad, 6 prawns, and all the fixins. We also did the Cracks and Caviar ($28) add on. We also got a Lobster Roll ($38) that comes with hand-cut fries. Considering how not-busy they were our order took too long to prepare. There is a 50 minute delay from when we placed our order to when we got our food. One of couples that came AFTER us and ordered AFTER us who sat in the patio came in and ordered the smaller platter and got their order before us. I didn't like that. Also when they were preparing the caviar, they threw in this pile of salt. The girl bumped into it and the salt fell into the caviar and she decided it needed MORE SALT. WTF!! Caviar is already salty. And for such a nice luxury item, I was shocked to see they served it with Ritz Crackers. I understand making blinis would be a lot of work but use a nicer cracker than ritz for caviar please. The oysters they had were Mere Points, Maine and Blish Pints, Massachusetts. I asked if they typically get pacific north west oysters and it doesn't sound like they do. The staff was going on and on about how she really liked them. That's personal preference. The salmon crudo, bay scallop crudo, and lobster salad looked like prepped items they easily plated. It was simple but tasty. The prawns were super huge and had a nice dipping sauce with it. I liked having the tower and everything so I can make my perfect bite with oysters and caviar. The bread for the lobster roll was a little hard and not warm and soft like I'd normally like. The lobster was okay. The butter really makes it better. The fries are hand cut in house. If you like In & Out fries, you'd like these, but they might be soggy to some folks. We happen to like In & Out fries, so it works for us. Definitely a luxurious meal and I like being able to eat that much seafood to my heart's delight but there were a few aspects of execution that was a little disappointing. Not to mention the long wait to get the food. Check it out for yourself to see if your patience will be rewarded. read more

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Oyster deals are my weakness! If you want to enjoy half off oysters on Mondays, then you need to head to Liv's in Long Beach! They have a small outer patio area that's dog friendly, and it's perfect for when the weather is warming up. They have a great selection of seafood dishes on their menu that were super fresh and tasty. We got the lobster roll that came with a little gem Caesar salad that I loved, as well as the guajillo clams and scallops in white wine sauce. It's the perfect place to enjoy a bottle of bubbly while enjoying some fresh seafood so definitely recommend stopping by the next time you're in Long Beach. read more

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Chef Rob opened Liv's on 2nd St in Belmont Shore 3 1/2 yrs ago. The name Liv's is inspired by the name he plans to give his future daughter...I mean, how special is that. Liv's offers a seafood & oyster menu like none other in Long Beach. Fresh Variety Flavorful Casual yet intimate I ordered Raw/Chilled Oysters - 3 ways: - Black Magic - briny, salty, authentic oyster - excellent choice for conossiers + first timers - Kusshi - plump, melts in your mouth, no need to chew just embrace the vibrant taste - Liv's Way Oyster Shooter - WOW, talk about a statement - this combination of oyster, caviar, creme fraiche, chives, cocktail sauce packs a punch! All so good I can't pick a favorite. The best part of my experience (sans oysters) was Maddi. Maddi provides top-notch hospitality via her knowledge of each and every item on the menu plus, fast and efficient service. You can see her passion and excitement to be 'front-of-house' at this beautiful shell, Liv's. read more

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So glad we stopped in for socal hour. We were the only ones in the restaurant the whole time which was surprising. It's a hidden gem, not cheap but delicious. Service wasn't fast but it was attentive and friendly. Perfectly shucked oysters. The half dozen features two varieties. All of the food was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The chowder fries had a surprisingly large amount of seafood. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Wonderfully fresh seafood. read more

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Our party of four arrived on a busy Friday at 4:30 PM. We ordered Wayland Malbec wine and Japanese beer as we looked at the Happy Hour menu. We shared Calamari and Shrimp Cocktail. For our main course, we again ordered off the Happy Hour menu with orders of Fish & Chips, Mussels, Cups of Chowder and delicious Chowder Fries. We again ordered Wayland Malbec wines and Japanese beers. The Toffee Cake and Lava Cakes finished off a wonderful experience. Our service attendant and other staff members were attentive, engaging and enthusiastic to ensure our experience to be wonderful. For Southern California and in particular Belmont Shore, our Fantastic Experience was $70 per person with a very generous tip. We will definitely be back. read more

Came here with high hopes, very cute place with a beachy California vibe. It was a Saturday afternoon and there might have been 3 tables occupied. I was a bit saddened to see two Latino males come in and be completely ignored for a good five minutes. This might be speaking only of the fact that there was just one server out front. This was an unpleasant situation to witness. That said, our large group of 8 adults plus one toddler was accommodated. We each got either a cocktail or non alcoholic drink. I got the Ysidro spritz which had sake and grapefruit juice - very refreshing. I got a seafood chowder in a sourdough bread bowl , I ended up sharing this dish because the other entrees were not to our liking. The table had a burger and fries, a fish and chips plate plus completely inedible chargrilled guajillo mussels and scallop dish. This dish had too much of a burnt rosemary and tasted very much like water rather than white wine. We had asked the server to also check if the kitchen would prepare a smaller fish and chips dish for the toddler : she said she would check if the chef would do it but we did not hear about it again. We were halfway through our meal and flagged down another server to ask about it. Apparently the order was not placed. Our total bill came up to over $300 before tip. Granted the waitress was also the person who mixed our drinks, shucked oysters, ran food tabs for leaving customers and took in other customers! I don't like leaving a restaurant with a less than stellar review after spending so much money. So food overall was a maybe 6/10 with lots of improvement needed. I would not make the extra effort to come back. Service needed additional staff and better attentiveness. read more

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Another epically amazingly fresh seafood experience. Juliette took care of us this time and it was a blast. Highly recommend this place.

Thankfully the rumors ARE NOT true!! Livs is staying open and thriving. Ideal spot for a date, a meal with friends, even riding solo. This local hang out has become a weekly stomping ground. Could never get tired of the menu. The service and staff is unbeatable. I love the incredible food and everyone who works here. read more

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Nice and clean restaurant with a friendly staff. The wife and I sat outside and we ordered the Calamari, Caesar salad and Fish and Chips to share between us. The Calamari was good, nothing special. However, the lemon aioli was really good. The Caesar salad was good. The way it was presented was flavorful. The Fish and Chips was really good. It was seasoned well where you don't need the tartar sauce. However, if you do use the tartar sauce, it was really good also and added to the taste. Overall a very good experience today and hope to be back soon to try the other items on the menu. It's a nice restaurant with good people and good food. So if you're in the neighborhood, stop in and give it a try. read more

If you want good food (especially oysters and Caesar salad) without caring about quality of service and time to get your food, come here. I've been here a handful of times both my myself and with friends and every single time, the slow service and inexperience of the servers is a discussion piece. I once had a server take away a not empty plate of salad after putting down a new dish - like, hello we weren't done with that? Their wine is served in stemless glasses that cannot be swirled and are chic rather than functional. The inside has terrible acoustics so you can hear every tables conversation - which, when combined with the music, makes for a very loud dining experience. Bar seats are backless and while great for a pub, are not comfortable for dining. Food takes an incredibly long time arrive and the servers are either in the back laughing or in front contributing to the loud noise. All in all, good food but everything from the seats, lighting, timing, service, cutlery, etc speaks of inexperience. read more

We made a reservation but what we didn't know is that we wouldn't be sitting at a table. They seated our party of 3 at the counter by the window which made good conversation impossible. A friend of ours was visiting from Denver and we really wanted to be able to catch up with her life, hear how she's doing. But no. We shared a Shrimp Cocktail $20 and a Baby Gem Wedge $16. My husband ordered the Tom Kha Mussels $22, our friend had the Chowder $14 and I got the Lobster Roll $38. My Lobster Roll was good, but not worth $38. I can tell this place is really popular, a lot of regulars. But it's not somewhere I would come again unless I sat at a table and someone else was paying. read more

I went to Liv's with my partner for the first time yesterday. We're both lovers of seafood and particularly love raw oysters and other raw seafood dishes. I don't think either of was expecting the quality and sheer deliciousness of what we had here. Since we hadn't had any decent seafood in a while we splurged on the Beach Tower which included raw oysters, raw salmon, raw bay scallops in a salsa verde, lobster, jumbo shrimp, caviar, crème fraîche, crackers and assorted condiments. Honestly, there wasn't a single thing we didn't like. The shrimp were enormous and were served with a in-house made cocktail sauce...and they were absolutely superb. Ditto to the salmon and scallops and lobster. Each was accompanied by a sauce which served to bring out the flavor of the main ingredient. The oysters were very good and on the briney side (which I prefer). We made quick work of the 16 we were given. The oysters were so good that my partner ordered an oyster shooter (non-alcoholic). I'd actually, surprisingly, never had one before. It was a raw oyster with mignonette sauce, hot sauce and dash of pickle brine. It. Was. AWESOME. So many flavors married to each other. We subsequently ordered another 4 from our waitress. Speaking of our waitress, she was really charming and eager to answer our questions. We came in early, so were the first for the dinner seating. The place has relatively simple decor, but, honestly, I was so absorbed with eating that I didn't really notice the interior design that much. A+ read more

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Back at Liv's for another great experience. Ordered oysters, mussels, bread, lobster roll, fried fish, everything tasted pretty good!! Service was a little slower, they seemed very busy but it was totally fine. read more

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Went a random weekday evening and got seated right away. This place is doggo friendly so we got to sit in the patio area. If you find street parking it's free but there's also meter parking and just beware if it says 90 minutes they are strict on 90 minutes. We got a bunch of small bites including the salmon crudo which was AMAZING. Only 3 pieces but omg soooo good. Wish it was 4 pieces lol. We also each got a bowl of chowder which was also amazing. Not too heavy on seafood taste or onions like other places. Just the right amount too. We also got the lobster roll which came with a little butter cup which was also pretty good. Not amazing though, I've had better haha. The oysters were also good, we got one bad oyster in a dozen so just be careful, neither of us got sick but after eating it we knew it was bad. Get the oysters LIV'S WAY cause OMG it was amazing! You don't have to add anything else, omg so good, yes it's $4 more PER oyster but so worth it to at least do it to one just so you can taste the difference. Omg so good. We also got some shrimp tacos. 2 come in an order. Wasn't spectacular. Might skip this next time. We got the hot spiked cider which is season for after dinner and OMG it was soo good. I usually don't like hot alcoholic beverages but this was so YUM. I wish I got my own but we shared. The toffee butter cake was really good but we were too full by then. I took the spiced cardamom cake home to eat at work the next day with coffee... wasn't as good as when we had it at the restaurant but still pretty good. Overall great meal, for 2 people it did come out to over $100 each but we did order a lot but for their small bites "social hour" menu, it's not much of a discount lol, for food it ranges from $8-$22 and for drinks $5-$12. We also got 3 glasses of wine each. Overall would 100% go again. read more

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Omg so good! Super cute vibes and cozy lighting upon immediately walking in. We didn't realize but it was Oyster Monday so we got our food for a super good price! All the oysters we tried were amazing quality and the shooter was so yummy and fun. The chowder was the best I've ever had and the Thom Ka Mussels were so unique and tasty! Will definitely be back. The staff members were all super chill and good vibes. read more

First Happy Hour of the school year and my friend whose bDay is on Sept has been wanting to try this spot. I arrived at 4:30 on a Friday with only one party there; but there were already multiple reserved seating placards on tables. I was asked if I had a reservation and my response was "did I need one?" There were only two tables for 4 available. One inside but for only an hour and one outside in the sun. We good the one of the patio outside. Social Hour is from 2-6pm, with limited options. 3 of my friends ordered the fish n chips, I got the shrimp tacos, and we shared the $38 lobster roll that had a small discount for "social hour" We also ordered wine, cider, and beer. The fish n chips was really fresh and not battered. They said it was good. I enjoyed my tacos. The twist was the "crispy shrimp" and jalapeño that gave it a little kick. Because we split the lobster roll, idk if I got the full flavor; but what I had was good. I could've done w/o the red peppers on top; but otherwise pretty tasty. The wine pours were extremely skimpy, and served in what mimicked a shot glass or candle votives lol I was not impressed with the Prickly Pear Cider. Flies!!! The Flies were such a major distraction while eating in the patio, it was frustrating. They only had one working device that spins at the table to keep the flies away (which tells me they know it's a fly issue), we were able to get it after a party left, and it was better. But my Gawd...prior to that it was trying to master shooing flies while covering drinks and eating food! Lol (hence my 3rating). Idk if I'd return for social hour b/c it was Mid (and not cheap); but my friend said she'd like to try for dinner. Tips: It's on 2nd St...parking sucks Sit inside if you hate fighting flies read more

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What a perfect plate of delicately fried fish and perfectly salty French fries. Paired with an ice cold Montuckey Pilsner and I was happy as a clam. My partner came here for an early dinner and shared oysters, drinks and this beautifully fried fish plate. The fish was flakey and the batter was thin, crispy and not too oily, and the oysters were fresh and succulent. From a perfect date night location to brunch with friends I cannot recommend this place enough for your seafood craving close to the beach (: read more

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