The food here exceeded my expectations. The ribeye was cooked perfectly with a great sear and was…read moreincredibly tender and flavorful. We also ordered the ube Basque cheesecake, and it was easily one of the best desserts I've had recently--rich, creamy, and not too sweet. Our server, Sergio, made the experience even better. He was friendly, attentive, and gave great recommendations without making us feel rushed. The restaurant has a comfortable atmosphere that's great for date night or dinner with friends. I'll definitely be back, and the cheesecake alone is worth another visit.

DINING While Black…read more The 908 Restaurant Environment 1-5: 5 I really appreciated the ambiance and decor of the space. After enduring weeks of record breaking heat in Long Beach, this was the perfect place to land as the Summer Breeze... Makes Me Feel Fineeee again. A very well but gently lit space that still feels cozy and spacious. The outside gives no indication of how well the inside has been designed. Great for lunch or dinner dates. Noise level was low and there's no feeling of a chaotic restaurant environment. Food/Service 1-5: 4.8 I order the shrimp and lobsters fettuccine, bone marrow as an appetizer. My company ordered the lamb burger. All dishes we beautifully plated; true works of art. Neither of us had any complaints about presentation and creativity. As far as taste and as excited as we were to dig in to our food, the ONLY setback was the lack of seasoning mainly salt. I'm aware that a Chef does their best to meet the expectations of their guest. I'm also aware that meeting everyone's expectations is impossible. To confirm my advice of needing some salt in the food I patrons the restaurant twice, two days in a row. The food needs more salt and I stand solid on that opinion. The service was great and I thanked Mel for taking such great care of us. Mel is a rockstar! Diversity score 1-5: 4 The restaurant definitely appeals to diverse crowds. It reminded of the days I frequented Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster in Harlem, NY. Go again score 1-5: 5, Absolutely. I do hope I don't have to keep bothering the server for salt and pepper.

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.

I dined here with my mother. I booked for 6 but was a bit late. The hostess was very nice and…read moreaccommodating; we felt welcomed. The restaurant was busy with constant traffic, however I didn't feel rushed. We ordered calamari, house bread and mozzarella balls. The calamari was crispy, Cajun and delicious we really enjoyed the fried lemon slices! The mozzarella balls we're good but the house bread was a stand out! It's warm, flaky,savory and the tomato chili fenell butter complemented very well. For entrees we ordered the grilled branzino, short rib Agnotolli and the truffle pesto lasagna. The Branzino was perfect and the chili crunch herb salad was amazing. The short rib agnotolli was very savory and I loved the robiola bosina. The lasagna was very good and cheesy.

If I could give this place 10 stars I would!!! 5 stars for…read morethis place This place is nestled on the top floor of the Porsche experience center close to West Hollywood. You walk in and you immediately are greeted by a warm person at the front desk. You walk in and the place is so chic and beautifully laid out! It is small so tables are limited. You need to make reservations in advance for a table. It overlooks the track so that was entertainment for the kids. I wouldn't say it is necessarily family friendly, especially small kids, but our kids were fine dining there. They don't have a kids menu but the chef was able to make the kids some simple things they loved - pasta and cheese!! The highlight though was the Porsche shaped butter. That was THE absolute coolest thing ever. It came in a little dish with the bread. My kids and I loved it!!! It was a really nice touch to our meal. The food was really exceptional. One of the best places I've dined in a long time - even including Michelin star restaurants!! The dishes were so beautifully and delicately prepared - we had the octopus appetizer, the homemade pasta dish, the heirloom salad and Ofocurse we couldn't pass dessert! Dessert: if you are a tiramisu lover like me you MUST try the tiramisu-choux. It's a whole different take on this Italian dessert! Overall this place was absolutely INCREDIBLE. From the ambiance, to the service, to the delicious noteworthy mouthwatering food you totally need to come here. I already want to come back next time we visit !!! If you want to have an amazing dining experience, you totally need to come here!

Restaurant 917 is located at the Porsche Experience Center in Carson…read more Easily accessible right off the freeway. As you drive up, you can already see the track and 911s whizzing around! If that doesn't get you pumped, not sure what else will! Highly recommend you make reservations way in advance. Looks like they also have a room for a small party of meeting. Note they are only open for lunch. Parking lot is huge. As you walk in, you are greeted to check in. If you are booked for an experience, you get a fun lanyard to wear. Visitors, you get a sticker, lol. The restaurant is on the second floor, so you can take the stairs or there is an elevator. You're greeted again at the host's station. We got there early so started off with a cocktail. We both tried the 917 Old Fashioned which was delicious and they sear the 917 and Porsche logo which was super fun! They start off with pretzel breads with cute butters shaped like Porsche cars! They do have a couple chairs in front of the host table as well as a bar area. Bathrooms are back towards the host area. Huge and clean! There is a viewing station as well that you can walk outside from this area to watch the track from the top and that did not disappoint. You can get seats inside right at the window and watch the experiences. So fast and loud! We had a great time!

Toast has been on my list of places to check out for a couple of years, and a friend put it back on…read moremy radar back in April. Just a couple of weeks ago, my friends and I were considering our options for where to have brunch to celebrate one of our friend's retirement. Toast was one of the names I dropped in the metaphorical hat, and it won the vote of a few. My friends were surprised that I had named a spot I hadn't yet tried since I'm usually the "foodie" of the group. However, another girl in the group who had been here before vouched for it. I'm glad I finally got to try this place this past weekend, and I cannot wait to return! There were so many things on their menu that I wanted to try. A couple of the ladies ordered green chilaquiles, the friend we were celebrating ordered the Spanish Omelet, another woman I'd met that day had the bacon and eggs, another one ordered the Biscuits and grave with a side of bacon that looked perfectly crispy. I wish I had taken pictures of the plates as it all looked so lovely! I didn't even take a picture of my own food haha. I had my eyes on an omelet, one of the Benedicts or the Chicken n Waffle. In the end, the chicken and waffle won. It comes served with a little container of maple syrup with bacon pieces. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The waffle was delicious, though I did request for some extra syrup on the side. To drink, a few ladies ordered mimosas, one ordered an iced caramel coffee, and I ordered the Carajillo. I fell in love with this drink last summer in Mexico and do not often see it on the menu. I love the subtle citrus notes the Licor 43 adds to this espresso drink. It is very similar to an espresso martini, and theirs comes topped with a toasted marshmallow. I honestly wanted to try almost every item in their Tipsy Barista section of their drinks. I'll just have to come back that many more times :) Plenty of parking in the mall lot. It does get pretty packed during peak hours. Fortunately I had called ahead to put our group of 6 down. We went in on Saturday around 11:30. It slowed down a bit while we were eating, but started to get busy again after 1. Otherwise, we might have been forced to honor their 90-minute rule. All in all, a great experience from everyone in our group. No complaints on the wait, service or food. That certainly deserves a toast. Great job, Toast!

I was taken here for my birthday brunch, and it turned out to be a great choice! The atmosphere was…read moreamazing--lively, stylish, and perfect for celebrating a special occasion. I ordered the steak and eggs along with a margarita flight, and everything was fantastic. The food was delicious, the drinks were fun to try, and the service was excellent from start to finish. The only thing that caught me off guard was the price--it's definitely on the more expensive side. But if you have the budget and want to treat yourself to a nice brunch, I'd 100% recommend giving this place a try. Great food, great drinks, excellent service, and an awesome brunch atmosphere. Definitely made my birthday feel special!

Great food great options. Fan of the bbq pizza! It was crunchy and delicious…read more My only complaint is that yall close early. I'm in South Gate and wish you would be open in the evening.

My friends and I wanted a quick brunch bite so we decided to give this place a try. We came in…read morearound 10am on a Wednesday & to our surprise, it was quite busy. The restaurant was pretty full and there were only three staff members. We waited a little before our order was taken and before our food was given to us. We ordered a variety of item from pancakes to sandwiches to omelettes. Every item is made to order so it took a while for it to come out (which I didn't mind at all). They also serve breakfast all day so if you're like me and enjoy breakfast food for lunch and dinner this is the perfect spot for you. Overall, this place was pretty good. I would come back and recommend this to family and friends!

Eureka! is such a comforting go-to spot for American food. They have solid burgers and great…read moreshareable bites. One of my favorite things about them is their "Hoppy Hour," offered daily from 3-6 PM and then from 9 PM-close. They have a great selection of bites at pretty budget-friendly prices, starting at just $4! Some of my go-to Hoppy Hour orders are the Half-Order Truffle Cheese Fries, Mac N' Cheese Balls, Crispy Glazed Brussels Sprouts, and Nachos with added steak. The Truffle Cheese Fries are always a must for me. The fries are covered in this decadent white truffle cheese sauce that is so savory and flavorful. The Mac N' Cheese Balls are perfectly crunchy on the outside and filled with beer cheese sauce and Fresno chiles with ranch on the side for dipping. The Crispy Glazed Brussels Sprouts are one of my favorites because they have this orange chile glaze that is super addicting. For something a little more filling, I like getting the Nachos and adding steak. They come with refried beans, chipotle sauce, crema, jalapeños, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro. I always ask for extra onions, tomatoes and cilantro on the side. For the steak, we ordered it medium rare, and they cooked it perfectly! Now, let's talk about the burgers because every burger I've tried here has been solid. I've had the Barbecue Bacon Burger, which comes with shoestring onions, bacon, cheddar, and beer barbecue sauce. You really can't go wrong with this classic. My current top two favorites are the Fresno Fig Burger and the Wagyu Bone Marrow Burger. The Fresno Fig has this delicious sweet-and-savory combination with fig marmalade, melted goat cheese, and bacon. I love how the sweetness of the fig contrasts with the tanginess of the goat cheese and the savory/salty bacon. The Wagyu Bone Marrow Burger is definitely on the decadent side with bone marrow shiitake butter, grilled onions, and horseradish mustard aioli. Everything comes together to make a rich and flavorful burger. It's one of the pricier burgers on the menu, but for me, it's worth every dime! For something on the lighter side, I've also tried the Cobb Salad with added grilled chicken and the Caesar Salad with seared salmon. Nothing particularly groundbreaking, but it's always nice to get some greens in between all those burgers and fries. I'm always coming back to Eureka! for their "Hoppy Hour" and burgers. Eureka! continues to be such a reliable comfort-food spot.

I'm a big fan of this chain of restaurants. Coming here tonight for dinner was a bit of a…read moredisappointment. We sat at the bar, had appetizers. They were pretty good. Then ordered our dinner which was 2 burgers and a protein bowl for me. Protein bowl was a big miss! Sad because it's my favorite dish! I had to send it back and waited a very long time for my burger . So long that I lost my appetite. I then requested the burger to go. Waited some more and at this point I had to ask the manager to cancel the burger. Manager was apologetic and comped the burger. I appreciate the comp and apologies. However waiting for a long time is just unacceptable. As we left the manager once again apologized and gave us 2 discount cards for a future visit. Thank you!

9/10! We ordered the Smoked Salmon Benedict and the Chile Verde Chilaquiles, and everything was…read moreabsolutely delicious! The smoked salmon Benedict was fresh, flavorful, while the gringo boyfriend ordered the chile verde chilaquiles had such a delicious, savory flavor with just the right amount of spice. Both dishes were satisfying and full of flavor. The ordering process was easy: you wait in line, place your order at the register, and receive a number along with a color card indicating where you'll be seated. The food is then brought directly to your table. The atmosphere was very chill and relaxing. We sat outdoors, and it wasn't too loud, making it a comfortable spot to enjoy brunch.

The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. You order at the register and then choose a…read moreseat, and they bring your food directly to you. I had the Eggs Benedict with birria, and they were delicious! The portion size was just right for me. My boyfriend had the chilaquiles, which he enjoyed, but the portion was a bit too small for him. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and the casual, relaxed atmosphere.

I've been coming to Bar Louie for years, but I'll be honest I only love to come when Jewels is in…read more She's the absolute best, especially during mimosa time in the morning. From the second you sit down, her friendliness and amazing attitude make you feel right at home. She's incredibly attentive, checks in at just the right moments without hovering, and brings that warm, genuine energy that makes the whole experience feel special. Jewels delivers top-notch customer service every time always quick to help, super welcoming, and genuinely cares about making sure everything runs smoothly even when it's busy. Her positive vibe is contagious, and it's clear she loves what she does. If you're at Bar Louie for brunch, ask for Jewels. She's the reason I keep coming back. Seriously, give this woman a raise, a promotion, or just make her president already she deserves it.

Came to Bar Louie with some friends to kick off the football season and we had such a fun time!…read moreArianna was our server and she was amazing, super friendly and made our experience so much more fun. We'll definitely be coming back! Also go Rams!!

I always feel so welcome at the Nest. I know I will get a great meal and great service.read more

The food was good. We were welcomed and waited about 5-7 minutes to be seated by the hostess…read more I ordered the fried egg sandwich accompanied by a tasty, fluffy, piece of french toast that tasted great with the house whipped cream. 4/5 The classic egg sandwich was really dry--maybe because of the veggie patties? I had to ask for mayo or any kind of sauce, unfortunately could not finish it. 3/5 The kids pancake combo was a total hit. 5/5 Overall service was decent and the atmosphere is fun. I greatly appreciated that they also made accommodations for seating comfortable.5/5 Iced matcha with oatmilk and house whipped cream stole the show! 5/5 Definitely look forward to going back again soon

Good breakfast here. I came on a sunday and got the lumberjack combo with pancakes, bacon,…read moresusasage, hash potatoes and scamble eggs. The slammed with people. About an hour wait to get a table on the weekends. They do have bar seating if you're alone so i would go there. Staff is very nice and have orders organized with the kitchen. I must say the lemonades they make here is some of the BEST i ever had. Get the sunset lemonade, absolutely delicious but expensive at $8 bucks. Soo good i would just come back for that. They also have pies and cookies here Good experience at the pan. Sunset lemonade 10/10 The best i ever had! Get one! The lumberjack plate 8/10

The Pan in Long Beach is always a hit! I've been here a few times, and the staff has always been…read moreattentive, welcoming, and super friendly. I usually order Lupe's Chilaquiles. This time I tried the chorizo with egg whites instead of Asada with egg whites. It wasn't my favorite, but that had nothing to do with how it was cooked or served--it just wasn't for my taste buds. I'll definitely stick to the asada next time! This location is always clean, and I love the decor and overall vibe. Just make sure to get there early because they definitely get busy! Always a solid breakfast spot in LB.