This place was a great find while visiting Long Beach. The employees truly seem to take pride of…read moretheir food. We got the Molcajete, which is carne asada, prawns, chicken, cactus and fried cheese (in a bowl known as the molcajete). Also, you receive rice, beans, tortillas, plus 3 different salsas! We ordered one bowl which was enough for two of us. Highest recommendations.

Our new favorite eatery on the Long Beach Peninsula! This cute little restaurant is bright and…read moreclean with tasteful decor. They offer a diverse menu of American dishes and Mexican fare, and they also serve breakfast, which we haven't tried yet. Their green enchiladas are beautifully presented and will delight your taste buds with a delicious burst of flavors. A stellar dish and highly recommended. I also had a terrific BLT there recently, perfectly balanced, and generously adorned with bacon. So good. Others in my party enjoyed the Chile Rellano, the Club Sandwich, and the Nachos. The staff is absolutely fantastic here! The service is on point and the crew is super friendly and engaging. Both times we have eaten here have left us wanting more. I am already looking forward to our next visit.

This place is amazing. Such a cool vibe with elite food. This is the best clam chowder I've ever…read morehad. Super tender clams that aren't tough and rubbery. It's a must order. We ordered the fried oysters and the breading was light and crispy. Excellent. The smoked salmon boxty was wonderful. The loaded fries could use a wee bit of improvement. Too strong of a garlic presence. Service was a tiny bit slow but understandable for a holiday weekend. This place is very special!

The Shelburne pub in the lovely historic hotel is the place to go for delicious craft cocktails and…read moreelevated Gastropub fare. We always enjoy our time here as we just enjoy this historic property so much, from the lovely stain glassed parlor which is inviting you to relax with shuffleboard games or pool. The pub is cozy seats at tables, the bar as well as a outdoor patio seating out in the hotel courtyard. Every time we've stopped in, we've had impeccable service. It's definitely a must stop when in Long Beach area! Not only are the cocktails expertly crafted, they offer a monthly cocktail for cause donations, the recent blush and burn, strawberry - jalapeño infused tequila mixed cocktail was delicious and topped off with a freeze dried strawberry. They have a couple Mezcal cocktails that were delicious the 'Enigma' and 'smoking room' offerings are standouts. You must try a craft cocktail when you're at the pub. They also seem to have our favorite North Jetty or Fort George beers on tap, so something for everyone. Happy Hour times offered as well. Cheers!

This was our first time here, and we came for lunch on a Saturday. We ordered the House Smoked…read morePrime Rib Dip, and it was delicious! The meat was tender, the bread was fresh and soft, and the dip was so flavorful. The Caesar salad was perfect as well. There were several other dishes on the menu that caught our eye, so we're already looking forward to coming back and trying more next time. We also liked that they had TVs showing different football games.

Unfortunately - and it pains me to write this, but - the Lost Roo has lost its luster…read more Maybe they were having a bad night tonight. We arrived before 5:00 pm, and it took a while to even put an order in. Even though we were sitting in the bar and there were a LOT of servers/bussers/etc. We ordered the Mushroom burger, the Chicken Bacon Guac burger and the Prime Rib Dip. Let's start with the pros - the Chicken Bacon Guac burger was pretty good! But the Prime Rib Dip had something like shredded meat on it, not sliced meat. So, when you dipped it in the Au jus, chunks of meet fell into the Au jus. Be ready to fish them out with a fork! The Mushroom burger was an exceptionally thin burger. Our server asked how we wanted it cooked. But it didn't matter. A burger that thin was coming out well done, no matter what. It had mushrooms on it, but not many at all. And we ordered the Cajun Tater Tots. Tonight, it was just like someone cooked tater tots, then shook some seasoning on them, and maybe the lid fell off the seasoning? They were drenched in some kind of Cajun-adjacent spice. We had recently been telling visiting guests that the Lost Roo was the one consistent, reasonably priced restaurant on the peninsula. We're going to have to stop telling people that now. Sadly, it'll be a while before we go back.

The Depot has always been one of our favorite places for special occasions on the Long Beach…read morePeninsula. We own a house in Long Beach, and during the time we lived there full-time, this was our go-to spot for anniversaries and my husband's birthdays. It exudes that cozy, historic Seaview charm that invites you to relax and linger...warm, intimate, and full of character without being over the top. A true small-town and now not so hidden gem. My husband is a fan of their Old Fashioneds, particularly those with a smoked maple twist, and he often gravitates back to the slow-braised pork. Their current Southern Comfort Pork dish is just his style: slow-braised pork shoulder served over brown sugar yam mash with jalapeño creamed corn, green onion, and maple-bacon salsa. That's comfort food crafted with real culinary skill. As someone who follows a plant-based diet, I truly appreciate how The Depot makes an effort to accommodate vegetarian and vegan diners in a way that feels genuine rather than forced. Last winter, I was thrilled to discover the ginger-coconut soba noodles, they were flavorful, satisfying, and perfectly balanced. Their current mika soba noodles with garlic-ginger coconut cream, vegetables, toasted cashews, and cilantro are exactly the kind of dish I'm thankful to find on a Peninsula menu. I also have fond memories of Burger Wednesdays from our time on the Peninsula. It's incredible how satisfying a customized portobello burger can be when a kitchen understands texture and seasoning especially in a place where plant-based options can still be scarce. The food is fantastic, but the service deserves a special mention. While Peninsula restaurants are known for their good service, The Depot's service is exceptional: polished, friendly, warm, and just the right amount of attentive. Although we now reside in California, we plan to make another reservation when we return to the Long Beach Peninsula in July. I'm already looking forward to their summer menu. Note: I've forgotten to take photos so the ones on this review are from the restaurants social media - definitely a reflection of our last meal at The Depot without the drinks.

Last time, was three years ago and yes things do normally change, especially prices for quality…read moreingredients. So you try to be more efficient and reduce expenses But having less spirt choices at the bar maybe shouldn't be one, or not having any options to tweet a choice, or not fully cooking potatoes in the chowder, or... I don't have the challenge of running a restaurant these days, but I do have choices of where to dine. It's a good restaurant, it was just so much better.

Sunday breakfast. They were very busy but kept people happy throughout. And the benigets were…read moresublime! Excellent place for breakfast at the beach. Casual but fine dining. And their dinners are good too.

Update: 04/08/26…read more Well, we got drawn back to the 42nd Street Cafe after a couple other locals posted on Facebook that the 42nd Street Cafe is 'just simply the best restaurant on the peninsula.' We knew better, but we were desperate... it was a Wednesday and the Seaview Biscuit Co was closed. So we arrived for breakfast at 42nd Street. We waited 10 minutes for a table... then 12 more minutes for someone to take our order. We honestly had been looking at a menu while we waited to be seated; we knew what we wanted. Every item we ordered could be best described as 'bland'. Thankfully, they had salt on the table. $5 for a soft drink. No joke. They had one server running the room, which has about 10-12 tables. Same person taking orders, running food and processing payments. Two of our party members were in a hurry to get on the road to Sea-Tac, or else we would have left before ordering. I wish we had! This seals the deal for us on 42nd Street Cafe and Bistro - no need to return.

Clam chowder: 3/5. It was decent. Not unforgettable, but it kept the seagulls from stealing the…read morespotlight. Halibut: 5/5. This fish knew exactly why it showed up. Crispy, flaky, fresh, and absolutely delicious! My only request is a few more fries because they disappeared faster than my willpower around good seafood. Coleslaw: Let's just say... it had seen some things. The cabbage had already started making its own juice and seemed one step away from becoming sauerkraut. Definitely not my cup of tea. Tartar sauce: Good! No complaints. It quietly did its job. Service: 5/5. The staff were amazing! Super friendly, welcoming, and the food arrived incredibly fast. They definitely earned top marks. Ambiance: 5/5. It had the charm of a classic fishing shack, packed with fun nautical decorations and quirky touches. It felt authentic, relaxed, and like the kind of place where fish stories get bigger with every visit. Overall, I'd happily come back for the halibut, the fantastic service, and the fun atmosphere.

Love the halibut and chips. Had the clam chowder and a burger which were done well. The owner is…read morefriendly and the best of the cooks. Nice place and pretty fast service

Food was great, my husband and I had a different turkey sandwich each, both were great. Salted…read moreCaramel Brownie sundae was awesome. Service was really good, although dealing with an unexpected crowd. Ambiance was typical golf course tables and chairs with a view of the course and their robot lawn mower. Bob had a local Astoria beer, sorry forgot the name but it's very popular according to the staff who worked well as a team.

Love the good food and the server Chelsea. Nice to eat outside in good weather with the dog.read more

Best meal in town, Pickled Fish is part of the Adrift Hotel but you don't have to be a guest to…read moredine there. Reservations are recommended, although we walked in and it was just a few minutes wait at 8pm. We didn't try their namesake Pickled Fish, but we did get local steamer clams, clam chowder and their schnitzel. The clam chowder had huge honking things of clam! They have a nice alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink list and the ambience at night is very chill. Ask for a window seat if you can, the views are amazing.

6 years later from my initial, 3 star review. :)…read more Located on the top floor of the Adrift Hotel, there is no bad seat. You have a great view of the ocean and beach while you eat. We happened to be staying at the hotel on the same floor, so it was kind of neat to be able to walk down a hallway after a meal and be back 'home', just like that. Food is good, if a bit pricey. The value is there and the service is good. We went for dinner one evening and breakfast at least once during a 3 night stay. It didn't take too long to come out either. Can get a little noisy when its a full house.

This place is really nice, we've been coming to Long Beach for many years, and have been enjoying…read moreit each time we are in town. I don't know why people leave less than five stars, the service is great, food is delicious, not sure why people complaining about the prices, it's worth every penny. In my opinion it's one of the nicest restaurants here at Long Beach, one happy and loyal customer satisfied yet another time.

We were walking down the street along the main drag of town, looking for a nice place to eat. We…read morefound Castaways and it was packed. The host told us the wait would be 20-30 mins, so we put our names in and kept walking, exploring the street until it was time to return. They're pretty quick bussing tables to turn over guests in order to seat new ones. The waitress took our order fairly quickly and we sat back, listen to the live musician and waited for the food. The price was higher than we'd like, but honestly it was about the same as every other restaurant in the town. The food came in a timely manner and was good. Restrooms were also clean and tended too, even with this large of a crowd. This is going to be one of the local restaurants we want to return to in the future. I kind of understand why they're so busy now!

We love this place. We've been here many times over the…read morepast several years and always wonderful seafood. Thus time I had the seafood pladder and it was the best - very fresh assortment of shrimp, oysters, salmon. Cod and fried clams - all delicious. We will stop here every time. I highly recommend the Drop Anchor!

Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but I really didn't enjoy my meal at Drop Anchor. We came in for…read morelunch on our first day in Long Beach. The dining room was busy, but we were seated right away at a two top table near the kitchen door. Our server was extremely busy and took a long time to get to us. I wasn't super hungry so I ordered the lite portion of sauteed calamari with Cajun seasoning. I chose the steamed vegetables as my side and a pleasant little side salad with shrimp as my starter (ranch dressing was good). The calamari were wet. Spicy yes, with some butter in the ramekin, but mostly just soggy and rubbery. The steamed vegetables ($2 upcharge) were also wet, just plain, steamed with zero seasoning and much improved when I added some butter and salt. I would prefer sliced carrots over these commercial bagged shreds that are difficult to eat. The broccoli was cooked perfectly though. Well, this certainly was a low carb lunch if nothing else. Husband had the cod sandwich with coleslaw and a cup of chowder. He was very excited about his fish sandwich, it was a big piece of cod battered and fried, on a nice big bun with some lettuce underneath. It came with coleslaw which is not his favorite but he did not substitute. It also came with a nice pickle wedge. The chowder was good, if a little thin. We paid the bill at the counter, where two young men were just hanging out. Have them help the servers, they are too busy to do a proper job and these two need something to do. I guess this restaurant is a locals favorite, I'm glad they are doing well but it was not the best meal I had in Long Beach.