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    Rance's Chicago Pizza

    3.9 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Happy Hour Menu (30 types of beer!!)
    Doug V.

    Growing up, I ALWAYS got a deep dish pizza. But, thanks to Rances Pizza, deep dish took a turn for the better. This has to be the BEST Chicago style pizza outside of Chicago! There's absolutely no need for extra cheese because, this pizza is LOADED with cheese. The wings are a winner too. Tons of flavor. The do seem a bit pricy but, it really is way more pizza than your traditional places... trust me. I say, treat yourself and enjoy a flavorful pizza that's loaded with flavor! (And cheese)

    Wing flight for LB food scene week.
    Kate K.

    Every once in a while I have a craving for Rance's. The small Chicago style pizza is great when you're craving extra cheesy goodness, and it reheats well, which is good because a single slice is very filling. The wings are big and juicy and they have some great flavor options.

    Robbie R.

    I heard that there was good Chicago style deep dish pizza here down in Long Beach at Rance's Chicago Pizza. Deep Dish pizza is one of my fave things to eat, but I don't find places that serve it or at least do it well. I grew up eating deep dish pizza out here on the west coast, so I'm more used to and like the west coast style, as opposed to the true Chicago style where they cut their thin crust pizzas in little squares. It's a pie, cut it in triangles like a pie! They use too much cornmeal in the crust too, but that's just me. I first had deep dish stuffed pizza at Zachary's in Berkeley, so I kinda compare everything else to that. It was another long day of work and the crew just wanted to stay at the hotel and have me go out and get them some of this deep dish pizza. Ok, I'll keep the crew happy. I go in and order and it's very nice inside. Kinda a little upscale over some pizza parlor joint. I get 2 medium Chicago Classic, I think that was what it was called. Mostly it was sausage, green pepper, onions and mushrooms and lots of cheese. They had an option of half baked, so I got that cause I wanted the pizza hot and crispy and we had a full kitchen back in my room, plus all the plates and stuff. We serve it and I gotta say this is some dang good deep dish pizza. I hate place where they say deep dish, but what it ends up being is deep crust pizza with thin toppings! This was filled nice and I really liked the crust. The crew said we like to eat that this place again.

    Jeanette V.

    TikTok brought me here. . Staying in Sunset Beach and decided to finally try this place. We ordered a Medium Marguerita Stuffed Deep Dish 1,000 out of 10! The pizza is amazing flavorful with cheese, basil and tomatoes. We also ordered Caesar salad and it didn't disappoint. We ordered to go so I'm glad the dressing was on the side so the salad didn't get soggy on the drive back to hotel. We will definitely bring back family next time we're in town.

    Russ L.

    Rances for some wings. I love that you can choose three flavors for your nine wings. I tried the Cherry, Fresno chile, and rounded it off with the old favorite the Bacon Bourbon. The two new flavors were really good. The cherry is very unique and it's served with a wedge of lime for squeezing over it. These wings are all so flavorful that you don't even need the ranch and blue cheese dipping sauces.

    Michael H.

    OK the food was really really good! I've never ordered the pizza from here by myself but today I took my son to show him what Chicago Pizza deep dish Chicago pizza tastes like. We were not disappointed! The ambience there is really nice. Has an outdoor open front and plenty of tables to sit down and enjoy the company of friends and eat really good pizza. I want to say I want to give a demerit to the fact that it's a very open place and there are a lot of tables and there was a single person doing the entire service for the whole entire restaurant, including the bar paying for stuff and serving all the tables. However, this person was really really really good at handling the tables. Thank you for making an enjoyable day

    Ivy Q.

    Took so damn long to get my pizza... it wasn't that busy. Maybe 3 other full tables already dined in. 30+ mins for 2 thin pizza?? A deep dish pizza they already state it's 45 mins. A sign is posted at the bar. So how long does a THIN pizza take?? I guess just about the same amount of time... that should be disclosed because I'm under the impression don't order deep dish if you don't want to wait long. Sit and wait, sit and wait, sit and wait.... The least the waiter could do was check in and update. I had to grab waiters attention myself to ask for an update. They said it usually takes 30-45 mins. And as we asked, we were told our food was being plated. Almost was about to leave too... Ordered a salad & meatball panini too. Salad came first per request, my aunt finished that way before the pizza were even served. And the panini... it's a sandwich with fries. How the heck that also take so long??? See another table who came in way after us get their fries. We ordered fires too with panini. So what's the hold up on the panini??? Maybe they want to serve the food all together. Overall, the salad and panini were basic items on the menu. I'd skip on it & focus on their pizzas. The pizza was delicious. Other reviews say it's worth the wait. I'll give credit to that. There is a nice cheese pull and the texture in the thin crust was awesome. It was a soft crunchy crust. We got a regular pepperoni & the Bestseller with added sausage & garlic. Recommend if you like garlic. It extra flavor.

    Cracker thin crust
    Wendy B J.

    May 11, 2026 Never tried this style before and today seemed like a good time. I grew up in central New Jersey, between two powerhouse pizza cities (New York & Phila.) so when it comes to pizza, I can be a pretty tough critic. This style has a cracker thin crust with a buttery taste. It was cut differently than regular pizza and I found that easy to eat. I ordered a 10' and for one, it's enough. Besides, I took a few pieces home. The taste of the sauce and toppings were good. I usually drink beer with my pizza but today, I just wanted a cold Mr. Pibb. Went perfectly with the pizza. Now, whenever you dine on 2nd street in Long Beach, parking can be a challenge but I lucked up this time. I was there just before 1pm. Service was good and given with a smile. All in all, recommend to those who have never tried this style of pizza. Always remember to tip your server!

    Fried pickles
    Alex B.

    The maple bourbon wings were delicious and bacon was a nice touch really added to the flavor profile. I also prefer the fried pickles they were deliciously seasoned and cooked to perfection. The ambiance was nice and they had the World Cup games on. I also prefer Rance favorite deep dish. It was tasty but not a tru deep dish but close enough. Overall I would go again. The service was good as well.

    Thin crust
    Tammy W.

    I finally had the opportunity to try Rance's and I really wanted to love it since it's in the perfect location and Chicago style pizza isn't easy to find in these parts of town. Sadly, the cornbread crust isn't for everyone and it makes for a really thick consistency and overpowering taste. However, the waitress was really sweet. The bourbon wings were so delicious and the ranch dressing is what I will be back for.

    Spicy Thai Wings-close runner up to best wings of Long Beach!
    Hillary H.

    If you're looking for the best wings in Long Beach (or the entire WORLD!) then come to Rance's! It's a toss up between which of their wings are the best and I'm ALMOST at a dead tie between the maple bacon bourbon and the spicy Thai peanut. BUT there is a winner and I've decided the msple bacon bourbon wings take the CROWN as the official best wings in along Beach! They also serve up a killer a Chicago-style deep dish with a cornbread crust (pro-tip: order a side of honey to dip your crust in!) I'm also a fan of their thin crust pizza. But the wings are TRULY the star and should be world famous. There is metered street parking and a nearby lot that usually has spots to park in. The service is fine, I used to have a favorite server who no longer works there and now I'd say the service is fine and I typically get takeout. The ambiance is open windows and lots of dog watching on Long Beach's beautiful 2nd st on Belmont Shore. It gives open seating and bar vibes. Check this place out for the wings and the Chicago deep dish!

    View to the indoors from the front patio
    Steve F.

    I was not prepared!!! I was only a little hungry when I came to eat lunch here with my buddy. They have a great selection of beers and some cider.and seltzer too. We got the buffalo wings for the appetizer... Best I've had in a while. We ordered a medium stuffed pizza with pepperoni, sausage, and olives. Soooo good but I had to take a couple slices home. I've never been to Chicago bit people have said this is the place to go for thatvstyle.of pizza. GREAT PLACE.! Service was awesome. Environment is awesome too... can't get any better than a patio seat on an 80* January day near the beach. Highly recommend... that you come hungry.

    Ashley F.

    Decided to stop in for a quick bite to eat. Our server David greeted us with a smile. Food was ok. Staff extremely friendly. I ordered the thin sausage and it seemed a tad big watery in flavor however all the other items were delish. Metered parking on the west side of the building or you can park on the east of the restaurant and earn some steps! One thing I will say is I wished David stopped by more to check on us!

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    Do they show games with the sound on or do they show games with music in the background? I want to go see Game 7, but I don't know if they will have the game on with the sound.

    Do they still have outdoor seating?

    Yes, they do.

    Is there any valet parking or a paid parking lot so you don't have to hunt for a parking meter or look for side street parking? How much do they cost?

    I only seen street parking that's metered . I doubt they have Valet parking right now even if it was… 

    Do they have gluten free options available?

    Yes they do !

    Do you offer outdoor dining currently? If so, do you take reservations?

    Good Evening, we do have an out door dining area set up however seating is limited and we do not except parties over 6 guests and we only offer tables as a first come basis. We seat our last dine in at 9PM, Friday Saturday, and 8PM… 

    Im a relocated Chicagoan & always on the prowl for some semblence of real Chicago Pizza. Are Owners from Chicagoland? The reviews mention butter crust which is very authentic deep dish crust . Willing to travel from SFV to LBC for authenticity.

    Nothing will compare to the original. This is a very good alternative to home and customer focused. I am used to Detroit deep dish and have been to Chicago a few times for pizza. This has been one of the better pizza's we have had west of Las Vegas.

    Do they deliver?

    We deliver through postmates, doordash and grubhub.

    Do you play the BEARS games?

    Yes we Proudly do! Every Bears game will always have sound on. In addition, we will be holding a raffle this season, one entry per game in store only for a chance to win autographed merchandise on the last game of the season. We also have weekly… 

    Do you have a Wednesday special?

    Yes 2$ off Wings Wednesday when you order a Pizza, in house only.

    What time is happy hour?

    Mon - Thurs 3pm to 6pm

    Any vegan options?

    I would say no. I just had to look at the menu again myself.

    Does this restaurant allow dogs on the patio?

    Yes, pet friendly

    Are dogs allowed?

    They absolutely are welcome on the patio.

    Is there a corkage fee?

    I believe it was $5 when we went. It was very inexpensive compared to most restaurants.

    Are there any public parking?

    Metered parking on the street and a few close by lots all metered though.

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    Geeko Chicken - Kimbap with spicy bulgogi

    Geeko Chicken

    4.8(144 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    •$$

    I love chicken wings. I very much enjoy kimbap. I have some pretty amazing options for both within…read morea 30 minute drive from home. That said, I have come back many times for both from Geeko. There is plenty of parking. There is a small dine in area with maybe 6-8 tables, but I think many people order to go. The staff are soooooooo nice. They take the time to ask her preferences and encourage me to be adventurous like giving me a side of the spicy sauce that I was initially hesitant to try. (the spicy sauce is definitely on the more spicy side, but just shy of covering up all other flavor) Ordering ahead on the phone is pretty easy since they don't have a super extensive menu. If you are in a hurry and you are ordering wings, all ahead. The wings are made to order and they come out so crispy and so juicy (but hot!). Some wings you get for the combo of the sauce and the chicken, these ones I find myself ordering the crispy original because I get to savor the crunchy with the beautiful umami of the chicken and it is not at all bland. If you order when you arrive, the kimbap is ready in about 5 minutes, but the chicken take maybe another 5-10 mins. Last time I went I also got kimchi fried rice (literally didn't know it was on the menu because I have tunnel vision on the wings). It's a smaller portion than some, but the flavor was so big (rich flavor and spicier than most I've tried). It was the perfect dish for being sated but not overstuffed. I'm definitely working that into the rotation of my order (wings plus one other thing ) in the future!

    My go-to spot for fresh Kimbap and KFC! it's tough to find good KFC in the Long Beach area that…read moreisn't from a large chain restaurant. Food literally takes me back to all my trips to Korea. 1000% recommend this spot! I come in the evening an hour before closing and it's not usually busy. Service is quick and they handle with care - no sloppy kimbaps here!!

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    Spicy bulgogi kimbap

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    Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken

    Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken

    4.3(176 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    Ordered the 4 piece fried fish combo and a chicken breast. Food was hot and delectable. The homie…read moreat the regiater was polite and asked if condiments were needed. My family and friends mess with this type of establishment. =)

    Ordered 4 piece combo and 1 piece of Swai fish only…read more Total 17$ + Tipped 3.00 Hood Environment - place is more welcoming compared to other Louisiana spots. Here you actually have an option to sit at some tables. Decided to snack a little before packing the rest home. The fish is freshly made to order. Seasoned very well, tartar sauce definitely complimented it. The fries were cooked fresh and decently filled to the brim of the bag. The chicken was big let down. The wing was the first piece grabbed out the bag and the temperature wasn't there. No juice, just luke warm dried meat. The second piece I grabbed was the drumstick and again temperature was off. No juice or no steam. It didn't feel like these pieces were under any heat lamps. Felt left out as each piece eaten didn't really have any residual heat. 3rd piece I grabbed was the thigh which I mistook for a breast because it was bigger in size. After positioning in eat mode I decided to pack the rest home instead because the chicken wasn't hot enough. Funny thing is after 1 hour drive my chicken breast piece had some retained heat. Little did I realize the stellar fries kept the breast warm. Shame on this place ... even KFC is enjoyable once order is secured. Their hot sauce packed in cups were good Hopefully they work on the their chicken game because it's comical that their fish outshined the chicken.

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    First Bites are the most important

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    Fire Wings - Garlic Parmesan - @rayz

    Fire Wings

    3.9(211 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    THIS FIRE WINGS DESERVES ALL THE LOVE!…read more If you're in Long Beach and haven't been to Fire Wings yet, you're seriously missing out! This place checks EVERY box, amazing food, incredible service, and prices that actually make you feel like you're getting y more than your money's worth. The wings are flavor flavored, cooked right, and loaded with bomb sauce." The staff is welcoming, and makes you feel like they actually appreciate you being there. Lastly, let's talk about the prices! In a time when everything costs more, Fire Wings gives you great portions, great food, and ice cold beer without making you feel like you just got robbed. Great food. Great people. Great prices. Great experience. Long Beach show ya love!!! FIRE WINGS, KEEP DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING!

    I wanted to like Fire Wings more than I did. The flavors had moments, but the chicken was fighting…read morethe whole order. I got the 40 Pack with Saigon Street, Korean Kick, Peking and Cali Rub. Sauce coverage was good, but the wings themselves tasted overcooked. I can forgive to-go wings losing some crisp, but the meat itself was tough, chewy and dry. That's the part you can't sauce your way out of. Saigon Street was my favorite flavor. It had the Vietnamese fish sauce wing profile I wanted: savory, a little sweet and solid overall. I would've liked more tang, but I'd order the flavor again. The problem was that almost half of that batch were tiny overcooked flats with barely any chicken on them. At that point, they're basically saucing bones. Korean Kick was solid: sweet with a little heat, pretty much what I expected. Classic thick Yangnyeom profile without blazing spice. Cali Rub reminded me of a BBQ-style seasoning, but there wasn't enough rub on mine. Smoky, sweet and it works well. I actually enjoyed this one a lot, it just needed more rub. Bomb flavor, light execution. Peking was my least favorite. It was edible enough, but it tasted more like char siu than Peking. Deep red, thick, sweet-savory and missing the plum-style tang I expected. Basically char siu that never saw the fire. If they called it char siu, I'd probably have fewer complaints. Calling it "sweet and sour" just made the missing tang stand out more. The seasoned fries were rough. They're that battered, seasoned dredge-style fry, similar to Rally's or Checkers, so they're already on the oily side by design. Enjoyable for a few bites and that's about it. The garlic noodles had a really good chewy texture, but they were dry as hell and the garlic was missing in action. I mostly tasted parmesan and parsley more than anything. Great chew, no garlic, no moisture. For dipping sauces, the blue cheese was okay. The honey mustard leaned more savory, almost like Chick-fil-A's Honey Roasted BBQ packet, instead of bright, sweet and tangy. Not really what I want from honey mustard. Veggies were fine: thick cut and crisp. Pickup was fine, but the location is annoying if you're just trying to grab food and go. You have to park in the structure and pull a ticket. First 90 mins free if you wanna walk around or dine in. Fire Wings has good flavor ideas, but this order had too many execution issues. I'd still consider trying it again because some flavors worked, but the chicken needs to meet the sauces halfway.

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    Altar Society Brewing - Photo taken by: https://lacedingrain.mypixieset.com/portfolio/

    Altar Society Brewing

    4.4(242 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    •$$

    I love coming to altar! The food, drinks, and vibes. Tati and Kelley are truly the best!…read more I went to altar this week and ordered my usual POG and was told they are not making it and won't be for a while!! This was a low this week! I am not a beer drinker and that seltzer is the best!! Hopefully altar brings it back ASAP!!

    Saw this place on TikTok and we decided to give it a try! Beer, pizza, wings, and a place big…read moreenough for our toddler to be with us? Yes please! The place itself is very spacious with lots of seating options. We went on a Friday evening and had no problem finding a table. Staff is very friendly and were quick to serve us. We ordered three slices of pizza: bbq chicken, buffalo chicken, and the OG pepperoni. All of them were great! We recommend all three of them. We also ordered their mini sliders and buffalo wings. We weren't big fans of the sliders. Not entirely sure if it was the meat, or the sauce but the taste profile wasn't our cup of tea. Those wings were massive! We couldn't decide between the lemon pepper or buffalo and decided for Buffalo. We unfortunately couldn't get half and half for the 8 piece but that's an option for the 16! We definitely want to go back to try the lemon pepper. As far as the drinks, they have a solid menu of items. We didn't try too many beers so I can't speak too much on that. Overall, this is a great brewery and will definitely be back!

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    Altar Society Brewing - Slice veggie and Tango

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    Rance's Chicago Pizza - pizza - Updated September 2026

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