Glad to have the Reef back! Newly remodeled, clean, fresh and welcoming! Went for Happy Hour, sat on terrace. Spectacular view and atmosphere- I could stay all day. Limited Happy Hour menu- (not a slider or a fry on the menu!). I had the wings. I asked that they be fried crispy- not! I had to pop them in air fryer at home. My watermelon drink was tasty, enough alcohol and well priced at $7. The pineapple cake and roasted oysters were really good too! Our server was a very nice young lady but needed help. We had to wait so long for straws and 2nd rounds- missing the 6 pm HH end while we waited. Eventually walked to the bar get our own or asking the manager for assistance. Overall still a great time. I would go again especially with a few extras added to HH menu. read more

Reef on the Water - The view from my seat! - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

This was our first opportunity to revisit the newly reopened Reef. We were greeted and then seated promptly. The view over the Los Angeles River, then across, towards Long Beach, is spectacular! We were there for lunch. From prior experience, the evening experience is even more so. Our server, Gabby, approached us promptly. She took our beverage orders, returning promptly with our drinks. My wife ordered the Baby Back Ribs, while I had the Smash burger. We both started with the clam chowder. The clam chowder was passable, but not on par with The Fish Company or Walt's Wharf. My Smash Burger was flat out good. This baby was BIG! My wife's Baby Back ribs were also big. They too were good. They prepared with a caramelized Mezcal, not BBQ sauce. She prefers BBQ sauce. Our server, Gabby, was on top of everything. read more

The ocean views are gorgeous with great ambiance. The happy hour menu was fairly priced. The shrimp mini rolls tasted great, a little too much mayo for me but my partner loved them. The shrimp cocktail was also tasty. Now, heres where the problem came in. The chargrilled oysters. Apparently, their definition of chargeilled is "moderately warmed, and depressingly undercooked". It's as though they whispered "warm" in its vicinity before serving this to me. I assume upon seeing chargrilled it would be a nice cooked texture with the sauce and cheese being melted well atop it. I was sorely mistaken. It was undercooked, very cold the most cooked thing was the grilled lemon it came with. It was also super gritty which goes to show a poor shucking or collection process. I also had severe stomach pains afterwards, throwing up for a couple hours once I got home. My partner was fine which lead me to trace this horrible pain to you guessed it, bad oysters. Id go back for the happy hour drinks, but the food has scarred me. Eat at your own peril. read more

Recently reopening after a long hiatus for brunch, lunch, happy hour, and dinner during weekends, the Reef Restaurant serves up a modern medley of dishes, with a killer view. Originally opening in 1958 on the Pier J peninsula man-made landmass that houses both the Queen Mary and Carnival Cruises port (if one takes a Carnival cruise out of 'Los Angeles', it's really here in Long Beach), the restaurant dining room closed before the pandemic, with the space only being open for private events since then. Our bus from downtown dropped us off a bit early, so as we explored the grounds while waiting for the restaurant to open, we noticed a small wedding ceremony was being performed in an outdoor garden area...so private events are still happening. But the restaurant portion has been closed until now, just reopening last weekend. Current hours are 11:30 - 9:00 pm, Th - Su. We came back around 11:30, and the doors had been opened and staffed for a bit. We put our names down to the friendly hostess, Toni. Others were waiting in the comfortable lounge as well, and we got seated third (first outside) soon after. The waterfront dining views were outstanding, similar to dining at the Queen Mary, with views of the downtown Long Beach skyline. We got to experience a beautiful California June day, with a large umbrella providing shade and ocean breezes providing comfort. George introduced himself as our waiter and took our drink order, and soon after, our food order. It was brunch menu time, which meant some special items were on the menu, one of which we ordered. It wasn't cheap, but my wife and I agreed that the food and drink were fabulous. Bottomless Mimosas ($22) - they didn't require everyone at the table to get it, so got it just for myself, and it was refreshing, not too sweet and cloying, nor too carbonated. I started out with the Dragon Fruit & Watermelon, and loved it, ending up getting two refills. Then tried the passion fruit & tarragon (next best) and the pineapple & Jalapeno (least favorite). All came in a large wine goblet (instead of the traditional flutes), and it was kinda crazy how the smell of the tarragon and the jalapeno (separately) hit your sense of smell as you tilted the glass to your mouth. It makes me appreciate the thinking behind creating a great drink, and this was definitely that....the best bottomless drinks I might have ever had. One in a Melon ($15) - this was my wife's cocktail and she really enjoyed it, slowly sipping it throughout her meal. It also has watermelon in it (seeing a pattern that the Reef uses watermelon really well in their drinks). It was also one of the prettiest drinks I've seen in a while. Half Dozen Chilled Oysters ($18) - one is at the mercy of the supplier, and these Pacific oysters were just OK, though definitely fresh, with a good mignonette sauce. The shucking could have been slightly better, with a shell piece in one of the oysters. Brunch Board for Two ($85) - felt like I was at a buffet, except with freshly prepared, expensive ingredient dishes, shareable for two. The eggs benedicts were OK. The 1/2 lb of snow crab was basically one cluster and was OK quality (had been cleaned of barnacles, etc, but the meat inside had shriveled a bit). The Teriyaki Wagyu Top Sirloin, served medium by choice, was excellent, reminding me of a very well prepared tri-tip, but more tender. The blackened shrimp skewers was also excellent: plump headless shell on shrimp grilled over an open flame. The sides were two pieces of waffles, crisp bacon strips, and two breakfast spuds (kinda like thick preformed hashbrowns) with sour cream. It was enough for the two of us. Service was excellent throughout, with both George (and later Lucille) clearing our plates as soon as we were done, and making sure we were doing OK. Payment is done at the table, with no added surcharges or fees that we could see. Because it wasn't so busy, we were able to enjoy the ambience a bit more, never feeling rushed. My wife and I had a really enjoyable time at the new Reef Restaurant, and hope to be back soon. read more

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Excellent location between the Queen Mary and Hotel Maya with the same great views. I had been there years ago when it was a restaurant. It's now an event space and we were there for a private event for lunch. It's spacious with a big foyer, large bar and a very large banquet room as well as an outdoor patio. They have a 2nd floor but I didn't get a chance to go up. The staff were friendly and efficient. The food was good. There's plenty of parking. I would recommend for a private party or small wedding. read more

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I loved hosting my daughter's special day at the reef. My experience was outstanding and I received so many compliments from friends and family but most importantly my daughter was extremely happy. Maria S. Is so helpful, kind, informative, patient and reliable. She will support you every step of the way. She really made my experience seamless and easy and took the pressure off from event planning. On the day of the event I received outstanding service from the event captain and his team. They were on top of everything and did not skip a beat. The dinner and drinks were great 10/10. Do not look any further for your private event and reach out to Maria. Thank you so much to the entire Reef team. read more

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Went herw today at 1130 with friends. Its really pretty how the restaurant was redone. We sat by the beautiful big picture window. Met Jonathan the manager, who is very nice. Our sever was also the bartender. Very nice and attractive young lady. Everyone here was friendly. Food: the chargrilled oysters- 7. They were small and just ok. No real flavor. Bowl of clam chowder soup - 9. Thick and full of clams and potatoes. Savory and just yummy. Calamari-9. Crunchy and savory. Combination of Calamari, jalapeños and onions. Aolil sauce ok. Pineapple bowl fried rice with shrimp -7. Flavorful but a bit mushy. Too many peas for my taste. The shrimp was great. Hot honey chicken and waffles-6. Chicken a bit under cooked. Waffle was great. Overall 7 on the food. Would like more breakfast choices for brunch. The bottomless mimosa with cranberry juice was -10. Worth it. Mijito was -10. Will come back for happy hour 3-6pm Thursday-Sunday I believe that's what bartender said. Food not as good as it used to be but it ok. read more

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I was excited to see The Reef finally reopen after being closed for so long. For Father's Day, I brought my dad and my husband, hoping for a great experience at one of Long Beach's most iconic waterfront spots. The good: reservations were easy, the drinks were good, and the view is still absolutely beautiful. The location remains one of the best in Long Beach. Unfortunately, the food and service left a lot to be desired. I ordered the chargrilled oysters, and they were honestly the worst oysters I've ever had. They were extremely salty and completely overwhelmed any flavor of the oyster itself. I would strongly suggest either reworking the recipe or removing them from the menu altogether. The biggest frustration was the timing of the food. We ordered two pineapple fried rice dishes, but only one came out with the rest of the meal. The second one, which was for me and my daughter, didn't arrive until nearly 15 minutes later. Considering the restaurant was mostly empty, this was especially disappointing. I eventually had to ask for a manager, who did apologize and comp the dish. Overall, the beautiful view wasn't enough to make up for the disappointing food and service. Since they've only recently reopened, I'm hoping they work out the kinks. For now, I'm not sure I'll be back and will probably wait to see how future reviews look. read more

The food was horrible ordered brunch for two and it was gross and sloppy not worth the money. It's hot and stuffy.

YEA AFTER YEARS OF NOT BEING OPEN THIS PLACE WAS SUCH A TREAT TO REVISIT ON OUR ANNIVERSARY Great service. I enjoyed the fish & chips. the drinks were great. so nice just to set & enjoy the boats & water. & each other. my thanks go out to the staff total awesome read more

We had the absolute best time dining at the Reef last night. We had a party of 8, 4 adults and 4 kids, and the entire restaurant was super kind, helpful and informative. Not to mention the ambiance was super dreamy. The menu had a lot of delicious items (try the pineapple fried rice) and fantastic cocktails (the paid vacation was not only tasty, but the presentation and "experience" were a fun surprise). Our server Christian was fantastic and really added to our dining experience. We will definitely be back! read more

Tonight my husband and I went to celebrate his birthday here and it was a great experience! The hostess was very inviting. We were sat at a table by the water with a beautiful view. Our waitress was Levi and her service was wonderful! Very attentive and made sure our glasses of water were never empty. We both ordered the teriyaki sirloin and everything came out amazing! We were also greeted by Jonathan, the manager, who would also check in and make sure we were happy with the food and service being provided. You can tell he likes to make sure his customers are satisfied. We will definitely be returning! read more

Very limited seafood selection for a seafood restaurant. No catch of the day. Nothing was fresh . I also ordered chicken wings to w. They were raw inside. The service was good he was polite and prompt. This place really could be much better . They are serving dinner food instead of the high quality menu that would make this place a hit . read more

If I could rate it a 0 I would. Horrible place. DONT GO. Jonathan the manager and his people refused to let my dad in including calling the police to remove him which was absolutely unnecessary because they weren't being disruptive. My dad and his friend simply showed the proof of their reservation (attached) and the manager kept refusing service without a valid reason. It was not because of clothing because both were dressed professionally in button ups and slacks and it wasn't because they made a late reservation because they'd done it with anticipation. This is past offensive it is also a racist move on their part where a Latino and middle eastern man with accents apparently are not allowed to enter this place without a given reason save for the assumption of 'using the place for parking' . What is that kind of excuse if your potential clients are presenting their reservation to you? It is not only humiliating but downright ridiculous. Do better read more

Reef on the Water - Proof - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great place to enjoy good food and an iconic view of Long Beach habour. Drink menu offered unique new and specific classics along with good wine options specific to the region. Our server Lucille was genuine, kind a eager to be sure we enjoyed our experience for dinner. We enjoyed Pinapple Bacon fried rice (in a grilled pinnapple) which is a 'special' and also a simple Blackened Mahi sandwich prepared to perfection. A great sunset came with the meal along with show of playful [sea lions?] in the harbor. Newly opened for dining, previous and continues as an event space, this is a good option and within walking distance to the Queen Mary and The Maya hotel. read more

Came in as a walk-in on Saturday for our first visit. The service was great, and the food was enjoyable. The highlight was definitely the amazing view, which really set the tone for the experience. Overall, we had a nice time and will definitely be back read more

Reef on the Water - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

We came here for a family wedding celebration in the Harborview Ballroom. Free parking available onsite. I believe the family wedding had at least 25 tables. So the lobby area got crowded as the bar and drink area is L shaped and narrow to walk through to the ballroom. Shrimp appetizers were being served and open bar with also coffee, tea, lemonade and mint infused water available on a table. Our entire table had pre-ordered the salmon and it was humongous and very moist. We had mashed potatoes and bok choy as sides. The food and service were very good and the wedding also had dancing as there is a dance floor. There was plenty of room to move freely and it was a memorable wedding celebration at this venue! read more

I walked in on a Friday at 6pm with plenty of open tables and was refused service! The way that it was handled was so poor that I would never recommend this place!!! read more

On 7-19-26,our group of 26 ladies attended the Sunday Brunch at the Reef and the experience was disappointing. We were told the Brunch included unlimited Mimosas but that was not our experience. The mimosas were poured with only a small amount in each glass. Despite asking to keep the drinks coming we had to wait 15 to 20 minutes for our refills. With such long waits between refills, it felt like the mimosas were being unnecessarily restricted. We even asked if bottles of champagne and carafes of juices could be brought to the table for more efficient service for such a large party. However, we were denied by our waitress who serviced our part of the table. Ironically, after the waitress announced last call for mimosas, she finally brought several carafes of juices and placed them on the table but we no longer needed them. We felt mislead regarding the promotion of unlimited Mimosas due to our experience being contrary. Furthermore, the food was not what we expected. The Smashburger was sent back because the meat tasted spoiled. A waffle was sent back because it was cold, the Oysters Rockerfeller were sent back because they did not taste fresh, two of the Teriyaki steak dishes were cooked well done when they were ordered medium well and one rice boat came cold. So with all the aforementioned. I cannot recommend the Reef to my family nor friends. It used to be great but I am unable to say it is now New and Improved. Please skip this place. read more

We booked our October wedding reception at the Harborview Ballroom at the Reef in February and worked with Maria over the past few months. Maria was very responsive throughout the entire planning process and made sure that everything was in place for us to have a smooth event. She was very knowledgeable and helped us execute our vision. She allowed us to tour the ballroom multiple times, made recommendations of where specific vendors usually set up and answered all of our questions. On the day of the wedding, the staff was very attentive and communicative with the teams that were setting up. There were a few questions/last minute changes that the staff addressed in a timely manner. The reception was beautiful. Everything came together so nicely and it was truly a magical day. We had ~165 guests and the space didn't feel too big or too cramped. It was perfect! For our package, we selected the steak and the salmon entrees and got compliments from guests on both. During our tasting, we requested a slight change to make both of the entrees have mashed potatoes, which they were able to accommodate for our event. We were very pleased with the venue and thank them for everything to make our reception a dream come true! read more

The food and ambiance was amazing and the staff was so attentive. The pineapple shrimp and fried rice was epic!

This place was magical. My son had his wedding reception here last Saturday, and I was so impressed with everything about this place. Even my chicken dinner, which you don't expect wedding dinners to be great, but it was. It was so soft and tender, the mashed potatoes and gravy were awesome. And I ate every one of the green beans as the vegetable dish. I thought the wait staff was super nice, and most impressive was the patio attached to the dance area. You can periodically walk out and get this great scenic view of the water in the Long Beach skyline It just was a great place to have an event. When you walk in they have this wonderful aesthetically pleasing garden like area, with sweeping walkways to enter the building. Just walking in makes you feel this place is awesome. The bartenders were really good people. I can't say one negative thing about my night. I literally thought this was the best wedding reception I have ever been to, and a lot of that was to do with the quality of the establishment. My only knock, gotta use your GPS to get there cause man is Long Beach a maze of streets that are serpentine. But that's not the Reef's fault. I would call this place magical. It is now part of one of the best memories I'll ever have. read more

I regularly dine here before the covid, great view at night, sad it's no longer open for dine in but for the event only

This provider was very Considerate thorough, responsive, and expedient. Inspected the quality of my products while shopping to ensure they were fresh. read more

Came here for an event. Decent space with a view overlooking the port/harbor area. Catering is ok although I'm not sure if this was an in-house catering team or an external one. Bar service and options could be better.. read more

I recently attended my Cousin's Wedding here and was really impressed by the quality organization of this Venue!! All the Professionals were so kind and pleasant and everything was so spaciously simple and inviting which helped Family Members reconnect effectively as well as encouraging us all to meet new Friends from the Bride and Groom's Guest List! The Food was Spectacular, I loved the Chicken and Mashed Potatoes with Asparagus and I appreciated the variety of the Beverages they offered like Hot Tea and Coffee as well as a fully packed Bar! I definitely recommend the Reef as a Wedding Venue, and thank you to all the Professional Avengers who made the the Pang and Lam Wedding Exceptionally Fun and Memorable! read more

I had my wedding here on 9/28 and we booked the pacific ballroom and sunset deck for the ceremony. This venue was beautiful and the food was delicious! You get a beautiful harbor view and the Long Beach skyline, what more can you ask for? Maria did an amazing job at making my seeking feel like it cost a million bucks and Gilberto made the food delicious. Everything was so professional and gorgeous and I can't thank everyone enough for everything that they did. Thank you for letting us have our wedding at this gorgeous location, we had a blast! read more

Venue was absolutely stunning with the view of the marina for was on point the coconut shrimp were some of my favorite dishes parking was decent we didn't struggle to find a spot close to the entrance of the venue. The ambience was amazing still cannot get over those beautiful views read more

I was here for a good friend who was celebrating her 69th..cancer.."iykyk" birthday, retirement and being cancer free for 5 yrs. I have been to The Reef restaurant so many times, and always have a pleasant experience. The Reef one while was the only restaurant on this side across the water beside the Queen Marry. The very reason I also love this place is free parking with a view, there is a waterfall and a fire pit as you enter plus another fire place to the left with a few wine cellar, there're about 6 event rooms with two patio which one being on the roof top terrace, each room here has a breathtaking view of downtown Long Beach, The staff were very friendly plus attentive to everyone. On one bad note the men's restroom did not have any paper to dry your hands, with so many people here the rest rooms should have not been over look, but I still love The Reef read more

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I went to a beautiful wedding on Sunday at the Reef. The views are amazing and the wait staff was kind and prompt. The food wasn't the chicken dinner that I selected was so salty that it was inedible and I felt bad for all the guests that had it. You literally couldn't eat it as it was so darn salty. The 3 stars are for the staff, bartenders and the views. The meal left a lot to be desired. Do better Reef! Folks pay a lot of money to come and have events at your location to not get what they asked for. Do better!! read more

Reef on the Water - Chicken with mash potatoes and broccolini - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

The staff was excellent in helping coordinate a large party for my sister-in-law's 80th birthday. Everything went super smooth and no glitches at all. read more

The best comeback in BBQ history is Bludso's at the Reef. I miss these former local guys and their pop-up here at the Reef gave me one of the few joys to end this awful year with an amazing and satisfying plate of barbecue. As I waited for my main order of Kevin's Sampler I sat on the patio taking in the beautiful scenery and enjoying a piece of my BBQ fantasy. Brisket and cornbread with some coleslaw, tasty potato salad and baked beans with a kick. Folks come on out and support these guys here at The Reef and Bludso's. You will definitely love it! read more

Reef on the Water - Great view with a side of some real good bbq - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

Here for my buddy Vic's retirement party, this place is hard to find but it's very nice. It's right down the street from The Queen Mary. My girlfriend is tired of me talking about the Queen Mary, she doesn't understand that I'm a Queen Mary Stan. This is a nice place for any type of party. read more

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The experience at the Reef was mediocre. They did try their best to deliver and were nice to work with but many hiccups were presented. I would not recommend having a large party here, nor a wedding. Cold food, servers who were not fast enough or knew how to do many things. Someone had to ask someone to fix the issues. Horrible bartender our group received for our event. Would not return to this location for an event. Save your dollars and look elsewhere. read more

In my late teens my family and I would frequently dine here after enjoying piano performances by a family friend. I remember heading to LB, gazing at the Queen Mary and heading into the bar area to listen to him play. It's been a decade or two since I've been here and wow, have things changed! Appears there has been a refresh or two, the lobby and bar area seem brighter. We has reservations so we had our choice of a booth or window table, we chose the latter. Service was decent, José was a delightful server - friendly and soft spoken. I thought the drinks took a while to arrive but they were tasty. The glasses were on the smaller side but hey, everything these days seems to have gotten smaller while the price creeps up. We shared the Reef sampler, much too much for 2 people, I was full and almost didn't order dinner, but I did and settled on the filet and scampi. He had the seafood collage. Both were quite tasty, we ended up taking most of our meals home. The sampler was good...except for the Buffalo wings. They were sort of an after thought, absolutely no Buffalo spiciness, these were a miss for both of us. The spinach artichoke dip was quite good, but we did come across a couple of stale/undercooked chips. Calamari was fine with the tangy dipping sauce. A bottle of Conundrum washed everything down. The view was fantastic, valet was swift and only $4.50. This place has a few event spaces and on this night I believe all of them were occupied...so that was one of the drawbacks. One of the event spaces opened up in the dining area we sat so every time a party guest left for a bio or bar break, the extra loud music was obnoxious. Once the door closed though, it was tolerable We both agreed The Reef was probably better back in the day. Today it seems the food lacks anything creative, service could use some fine tuning and before I'd visit again, I'd head somewhere else on my bookmark list. read more

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No more Sunday brunch ladies and gentlemen, they only do events.... This was one of the best spots for a family friendly brunch. read more

Expensive but absolutely delicious and an amazing view. I had the salmon and my friend had the ahi tuna. We both really liked it. Our bill which included 2 drinks was $99 so you get the ideas on the pricing. We were staying at the hotel maya next to this restaurant when we saw it and decided to give it a try since we were in the mood for a seafood restaurant and didn't really feel like driving anywhere. read more

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Just love everything about this place... nothing but great memories, foods, & etc.. can't go wrong, try a lil bit of everything, been coming here since I was young... Service is usually super, no complaints from me.. ambiance is so relaxing and it makes you feel like your at home Omelette StationPrime RibShort RibsEggs BenedictCrab LegsClam Chowder read more

This is where we got engaged and it is a beautiful spot for photos both inside and out. You can also go up on to the rooftop where they have lights. Will attach some photos that were taken here. We also had really great service. They gave us complimentary champagne and dessert for our engagement. Would recommend for engagement photos. read more

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Went to a wedding held at The Reef on June 9, 2024, and it was absolutely beautiful! The staff coordinator was top notch professional!! I was really impressed with the way she handled everything. We all had such a good time!! Great memories!! Thank you to The Reef restaurant staff read more