The service and food is very good…read more The only reason that I took away 1 star is because the main course just came out to fast. We literally just took the last bite of our appetizer, and our main course was right there. I understand that restaurants need to turn over tables, but on this night the restaurant wasn't packed and there didn't seem to be a line of patrons waiting for a table. I will go back to the restaurant, but will ask if they can give us a little time between appetizer and entree.

There is valet parking in the front and some outdoor seating…read more The place looks like we were walking into someone's living room with a huge bookcase in the back with books and an all black background Meet The Beatles album cover without the letters with what looked like a white photo negative copy juxtaposed to its left. Nice comfortable motif. Long high tables in the middle shaped like an "L" with regular tables for four along the rear periphery. The service is excellent. Brisket and Ribs, Fish and Chips, The Wedge Salad and Charred Octopus were excellent. The hot lobster roll is alright. I realized that we were here before because of the comfortable ambiance which is unforgettable. My friend enjoys his Martini every time. I have tried neither their signature drinks nor a theme dinner night, nor a live music event. Seems like there are many reasons to come to this place. Excellent presentation and experience for a Gastropub joint. Their menu has something for everyone! Five star for gastropub rating. Great experience every time.

I recently had my daughter's Bridal Shower here. Worked with Danny Quin, who answered any question,…read morecalled back and texted promptly. Food was outstanding and attention was well paid! Highly recommend!

Beautiful space to dine at with very attentive service and delicious fresh prepared to order dishes…read morefrom a selective menu. Unlike many restaurants James & Main provides dining patrons dishes from seasonal availability of food ingredients ensuring every dish is as close to farm to table as possible, with proteins of fish, beef & poultry retaining its natural beauty & texture, all prepared beautifully and absolutely delicious. Appetizers are as beautiful as they are delicious which is miles above most restaurant offerings. Cocktail menu and wine list along with after dinner drinks & dessert choices are all thoughtfully selected which rounds out a great overall dining experience. This is an excellent restaurant with an exceptional team from the hostess upon arrival to every member of staff ensuring that you feel welcome, comfortable and well attended without feeling rushed. Kudos to a team that has great pride in their hospitality & service of providing diners with a truly wonderful meal & experience.

Today I stopped by the Dark Horse Tavern since I had business in the area. I was greeted by the…read morebartender Ari who was very friendly and professional. I inquired about the beers available and her recommendation was excellent. I had the house burger which was cooked exactly as ordered along with crispy fries. The food was excellent as was the service. I would recommend stopping by if you're in the mood for an enjoyable burger and beer.

The food was amazing. The service was perfect. The ambiance was absolutely fantastic.read more

I started visiting this area over the summer and have really enjoyed every trip. With so many bars…read moreand restaurants along the strip, it can be overwhelming to choose, but I keep finding myself coming back to Speakeasy. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, with darker lighting, exactly what you want when you're enjoying drinks at a bar. They're always busy during the summer with visitors, but I've also noticed that locals pack the place in the off-season. That alone says a lot. I absolutely loved the barramundi francese and the onion soup pork chop, both were delicious. And I have to mention the mashed potatoes. I normally swap out the potato option, but I was sharing with someone who wanted them. They were incredibly luscious. I'll definitely get them again. Speakeasy is absolutely worth a visit. I'll be back many times! Great job, guys!

Delicious ! Great hospitality !!…read more Charming dark bar ! We will be back to try more menu items Cheers!

First and foremost, I have never had a bad meal ever you're treated like family One of my favorite…read morerestaurants to go to in Long Beach. I highly recommend it whether you have a small party or a large crowd. They're always very accommodating.

great food! The linguini with sea food and the gnocchi are outstanding…read more thanks Mathew and Chess. we enjoyed every detail.

Wendy, Diana and Laura made our 4 day "staycation" fabulous! They were quick, friendly and made us…read morefeel welcomed! Thank you again for your EXCELLANT service!

After a nice day at the beach, we decided to have a few drinks. L'Onda or my regular place Shore…read moreHouse. We picked L'Onda. What a mistake. Three bartenders. One bartender was closing out and courting the receipts. Another bartender was handling a group from a wedding party. The third guy was picking and choosing who to serve. I made eye contact with the guy but he ignored me. I waited 10 minutes and I decided to leave. Everyone else was getting service but me. Shore House cheaper drinks and people there are friendly. I will never be back to L'Onda even if the drinks are free.

My brother and I were big fans of the TV show from the early 1970s. When I saw the name of the…read moreplace, it rang a bell, and I was definitely going to get there. The restaurant is fantastic. My group of five just pigged out there. Mostly seafood and steak, and it was unanimous that everything was great. The service was superb. I can think of no criticisms of this restaurant. Nothing else to say, we will be back there for sure in the near future.

3-29-26. Went with a bunch of people for Sunday brunch…read more Ordered the French dip sandwich. Pretty mediocre. Roast beef was good, the roll tasted like it was store bought the day before and the au jus was a little on the bland side. French onion soup was just okay. I tasted a few bites of an eggs Benedict that someone else in my party ordered and that was very average as well. Home fries were a little dry and the hollandaise sauce was missing that "pop" I was looking for. The steak tidbits (which was sliced London broil) was alright but again, the hero bread it was served on tasted like it came out of a plastic bag from the grocery store and was possibly a day old (or more). The ambience of the restaurant was pretty cool and it had a rustic vibe to it. We had 2 waitresses and they were both very pleasant and attentive with drink refills and making sure we were taken care of. Overall, I left there somewhat underwhelmed. My 3 star rating is for the entire dining experience and if it wasn't for the really good service we received, I would rate them a little lower.

The Frito Misto had a weird sauce and the Black Sea bass that was deboned table side was served to…read moreus with lots of bones. Normally, I don't start a review on a negative but after we left and counting up all the missteps, I felt off. My wife is more forgiving, she liked the Frito Misto and Bolognese. It's hard to believe this was a BBQ spot a few years ago. The glass garage door is still in place, back in the day it was enjoyable during the spring. There's a reason why it's called Sparrow Cocktails. I ordered the Smoked Old Fashioned. Made with Angel's Envy Bourbon and wood smoked chips, this was a great cocktail before dinner. The Frito Misto had a delicate coating, it wasn't overly battered. The green dipping sauce served on the side was bland. It didn't add to the dish and was thin. The Malfalde Bolognese was a hearty portion, we were able to share this large dish between the two of us. Made with beef, veal and pork and simmered in San Marzono tomatoes, this entree satisfies all my pasta cravings. I was looking for some grated cheese, none was offered.. The Back Sea Bass special, IMHO we should have passed. My wife asked about bones and was told they de-bone the fish table side. What was served to us was a fish that was cooked well but was full of small pin bones. We passed on dessert, it was time to go. an expensive meal that doesn't warrant a return visit.

The ambiance was very nice, and the service was attentive and friendly. Unfortunately, the food was…read morenot a favorite for our family. Overall, we found many of the dishes to be overly salty and oily. I ordered the rib sandwich and was disappointed because it wasn't what I expected. I anticipated an actual rib sandwich, but it appeared to be more like shredded beef and didn't have the flavor or texture of ribs. My son ordered the stuff Nutella French Toast and ended up sending them back. The eggs he was served were also quite salty. My daughter did not enjoy her burger, which was unusually thick and difficult to eat as prepared. My wife finished her meal, but she did not find it particularly enjoyable and felt the portion size was too small for the price. I think part of the issue may have been the limited Father's Day brunch menu. Had there been more options available, we might have found dishes that better suited our tastes. Additionally, dessert was not included in the package, which was somewhat disappointing. While the atmosphere and service were definite positives, the food did not meet our expectations. Based on this experience, I'm not sure if I would return.