No pictures but we had a business lunch here and everyone raved about the food. I loved my chicken pot pie even though I could have eaten maybe 5 more bites. The pastry on top tasted of butter so I'm sure it was made in house. The little side salad of fancy greens tossed in a light vinaigrette was perfect. And the coffee was good too! read more

I've only dined here once before. We kept seeing posts about their summer thing they do so we decided to check it out with another couple last month. We didn't make reservations (which are highly recommended) but we got super lucky as a walk-in. There was one table of four left (guessing it was a last minute cancellation). The ambience is nice in there. Crisp and clean feeling. The spinach artichoke dip was pretty good. The flatbread pizza was so so. My husband didn't care for it and compared it to a frozen pizza. They had alive Trio performing that night, which was nice, I do enjoy some live music. There is a patio that you can go outside to enjoy the sights... Watch the airplanes takeoff and take in the beautiful sunsets that we get here. read more

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First time here, for a business meeting around noontime on a weekday. I ordered a wild mushroom and cheese quiche, which came with a small (very small as it turned out) side salad, which was underdressed to point of being bland. The quiche had a good flavor, nice pastry, a bit overcooked for me. My friend's tuna sandwich would have been a better choice. That said, I'd give it another try. read more

I came here at a perfect time. Waitress was super duper sweet. I ordered the chile relleno quiche, and may I say "it was absolutely delicious!" I was getting full, but I was still shoving that spoon down my throat. Days after I still kept telling people about it . I really liked how clean and modern the layout was. This looks like a place I'd love to come here often. read more

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I've been here multiple times for lunch and drinks. Kind of an odd location by airport and offices. Space is bright, airy and clean but not super huge. Service is ok, could be faster but I've never had any negative experience. The cocktails are phenomenal. I can't stress enough. Totally under the radar place for drinks. If only they were open on the weekends for some day-drinking. Food is great, however I don't care for the charcuterie board; it feels very grocery store-ish. I enjoy the turkey sandwich, Cesar salad and the soups. I also love the rotating specials they have. Everything is very fresh and simple. Great for a nice lunch with healthy options but also burger and fries if you want to indulge a bit. Aldo, house made potato chips are fantastic! Tons of parking and a cute little patio is a plus. read more

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Cute spot on the 1st floor of an office building. Stopped by for a quick lunch with my friend and the food was decent. The Italian sandwich highlight was the soft bread and balsamic glaze. The chips were ok. Not as crispy as I would have liked. The bolognese was very cheesy without much sauce but good. Portions were on the lighter side so perfect for those on a diet haha. The lavender lemonade didn't really have much lavender flavor. It wasn't too sweet which was good. Overall the atmosphere is quaint and perfect for drinks. The cocktail menu looks delish. read more

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Very odd location with odd hours, but honestly meeting up here with a friend for a drink and some apps during happy hour was a good move. Our bartender was extremely friendly and made some great drinks for us. We got 6 cocktails in total plus two appetizers and the total was still under $100 without the tip which we thought was amazing and generally hard to come by these days. The can nachos were surprisingly decent and no complaints at all about the ahi tuna as well. I enjoyed my margaritas and at $9 each, it was a steal! There seems to be ample amount of parking and if you go to the back of the building, you can look out onto the tarmac of the LGB airport which is kind of cool! Would come back! read more

Amazing food served by some of the friendliest people in Long Beach. Great for a weekday break. I can see this as a perfect spot for a business lunch. Extensive menu of fine cocktails. Cute decorations. Don't skip on the tomato soup! read more

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Hidden Gem! Excellent food with personable service! The hummus plate was delicious and the Chilaquiles was the best I have ever had. Their cocktail list also looks very tasty and they have my favorite Bourbon! I had just flown in for a meeting and was blown away by this place! Highly recommend! read more

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This place has great food amazing service and is easy to talk because it's not too noisy. Mom likes to come here a couple times a month. read more

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What a great find in Long Beach! This is a very nice place and warm atmosphere. Servers are very friendly and helpful. We did not want for anything. Plenty of parking and a wall of some great whiskeys and bourbons! I had the California Club with the Jambalaya soup. Amazing! I also had a pomegranate mule which was excellent. This place really pays attention to the details. I will be back! read more

Went for lunch today, was originally told they had outdoor seating only, it was almost 100 degrees. When we said no and turned to leave the waitress said if you wait 5 minutes a table is leaving. We waited, got sat at a table, right next to where I'm assuming a owner or manager was sitting at one of the tables next to us, food was just ok, my burger was way over cooked and I originally wanted the pastrami but they were out before it was even noon. Why in this weather would they take up a table and make it unavailable in this heat?! read more

It was clean, modern and the food tasted fresh and delicious. Will go back again if I'm in the area.

This spot is a hidden gem! Love the ambiance here and the food is great! You can walk down the hall to see some of the smaller private planes too! read more

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Delicious food! Went for lunch and then dinner the following week. The tuna melt and pastrami were both very flavorful! The chicken chili dip appetizer is highly recommended! Service was friendly, efficient, and pleasant. Small place but great vibe and comfortable decor. read more

Hidden gem in a mostly commercial/industrial area. Modern Kitchen is clean with open air interior and small outdoor patio seating. Full bar selection, fresh bites, and great happy hour deals. Great place for a business lunch or drinks after work. read more

This is a quaint little restaurant situated close to the Long Beach airport.Great service and nice ambiance. They had a good variety of breakfast items as well as sandwiches. A little hidden from the rest of the hustle and bustle of the strip mall crowds but well worth the effort to locate. We liked it enough to make a special trip for breakfast prior to our departure flight. Will go back next time I fly into Long Beach. read more

Great service and nice ambiance. I wish I knew the waitress' name so I could give her a shout out. They had a dog friendly patio and they brought out water for my friend's pups I had the endive shrimp salad which was good, but it was a very light meal. Easy parking in the front This seems like a great place to get some work done or have a business meal/meeting It's literally a hidden gem read more

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The Modern Kitchen is hands-down one of Long Beach's best hidden gems. Family-owned and operated by three generations of incredible women, this spot is the definition of love poured into every plate. The food is consistently amazing--we love it so much that we find ourselves here at least three times a month. It's warm, welcoming, and truly feels like home every time we step in. You can taste the care and tradition in every dish, and the service is just as wonderful. Support this family, enjoy the food, and you'll quickly see why this is one of Long Beach's best-kept secrets. read more

Nice place. Good attentive service. Good food. Will be back soon to try other menu items.

Came here one Friday after work with several co workers. Small restaurant with ample parking. Small and intimate restaurant. Modern decor is nice. Service and food was even better. For drinks, I ordered their Lavender Lemon Drop. It was very good and actually refreshing. My colleague mentioned they make their own lavender (don't quote me on that) and it definitely is good and refreshing. They have a lavender lemonade which I plan on ordering when opting for a non alcohol drink. For food, we ordered appetizers for the table: hummus, pepperoni and sausage flat bread [probably the best flat bread I ever had and it was devoured before I took a picture], chicken lettuces wraps, and spinach and artichoke dip. Everything was good! Service, food, and ambiance was on point. Would definitely return. read more

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Went into restaurant ask to sit in booth for party if 2 people. Waitress said that only parties of 4 could sit in booth, but I could sit at the table that sat 4 people, the bench that sat 8 people or outside. Mind you the restaurant was not even busy. I looked over and saw a party of 2 sitting at booth next to the one I wanted and asked why they were allowed and not me. Her answer, "They have been there for a long time". All of this made no sense. She was very rude, unpleasant and not friendly. This treatment was not what I hoped for when went to this restaurant for the first time. The food is great as long as you don't mind being treated poorly. read more

Cute spot to hang out with friends. Food has always been good. They have happy hour starting at 3 on Wednesdays. Not all of their drinks are on happy hour. I've tried about 4-5 different drinks here and be aware that they all run a bit sweeter. The most balanced ones are those that are made with mezcal or are creamy drinks as those usually make the cocktails a bit more subtle in taste. Clean space with a bathroom in the building. read more

Had the wild mushroom quiche & side salad. It was decadent! Very filling dish. The lavender lemonade is a must-try. For dessert, a special order, of beignets with lemon curd. This item is not on the menu. Lunch was solid. read more

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This is my second time here. Equally blown away this time! This place is such a hidden gem. The food is incredible and it's a family owned biz and oh boy, do they know how to treat their guests!!! Definitely recommend!!!!! read more

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4 stars for the drinks, they have a lovely wine selection and delicious, fun cocktails on the menu. The space is quaint and small for a few friends to meet for HH or coworkers, in my opinion not a great date spot because of bright lights and vibe. I tried multiple things on the menu and nothing stood out to me to come here for the food, unfortunately. Service was very nice and my friends and I got waited on until closing. Would come back here again because I can't find many places with Austin Hope wines on the menu! I hope their menu changes seasonally and more fresh produce items arrive :) read more

ADORABLE AND DELISHIOUS! This is a hidden gem. I truly love the vibes of the resturant its so charming and clean. The service was great everyone there is so friendly and they are on it. The food, to die for! Everything is so fresh and homemade. The cinnamon rolls are my FAVORITE and the salads are so simple and clean and yummy. The sandwiches come on these fresh breads/croissoints. Love this place, highly recommend. read more

Fantastic hidden gem in LB. Get there early for lunch it fills up fast. Will be back soon for HH

I had been wanting to try The MODERN for a long time. My husband and I went for Happy Hour last week. They exceeded expectations in service and care. CC greeted me as I walked in with my cane, post knee surgery. I was so nervous about having a comfy seat. She helped find us the perfect spot in the back of the small, but charming bar/cafe. She continued to pamper us with attention and great suggestions. I tried the Hibiscus Mai Tai - yum. She also helped us narrow choices down to Crab Cake Sliders, seared Tuna, Charcuterie Board and Bolognese. All were very good. The Bolognese was more like a tasty Beefaroni. I suggested a little more sauce would make it even better. They graciously thanked me for the feedback. We fought over the complimentary Chocolate Chip & Pecan cookie. Lots of food, a cocktail, $91 before tip. We will be back. Thank you CC! read more

It's a great new addition to the historic location at Daugherty Field in Long Beach. I had a business meeting with a friend there, and we were both pleased by our selections. I had the wild mushroom hand pie with a serving of salad greens. The dressing was surprisingly tangy and spicy, in a good way. It complements well with the creamy filling of the hand pie. The hand pie itself was baked to perfection. The crust was crispy and buttery, and the content was equally satisfying. Service was not the fastest, but the bartender was serving double duty as the waitress. I feel bad for her, as she was doing the best job she could. It's definitely a good place not only to do business, but to meet up with friends to socialize in a relaxing environment. There is an outdoor dining section when the weather is nice. There are plenty of parking spots in a relatively large lot. Airport noise was not a factor at this location. read more

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Food was great and the portion size was very generous. Price was also very affordable.

I love this place. It's located in a corporate/industrial area next to the Long Beach airport, right on the corner of Spring and Temple. Not a place you'd normally pass by but it's worth finding. Parking is easy as they have a large lot. The interior is small with an impressive bar with six stools, a handful of tables, and maybe 6 booths. It has a classy yet comfortable feel. Shannon was exceptional as my server; sweet and attentive she gave some superb recommendations and contributed to the relaxed vibe of the place. Although they have a multitude of cocktails on their drink menu I got a glass of wine, a Josh Cellars cabernet sauvignon which was quite good. I also ordered the Modern Italian sandwich, composed of salami, lettuce, tomato, goat cheese, and balsamic. It sounds simple but was a delicious combination that was prepared perfectly so every bite always had each ingredient. The sandwich looked like it had too much bread but looks were deceiving as it was so fresh I savored each bite. The accompanying kettle chips were to die for. I'd definitely order a side of these no matter what else I ordered. When I asked Shannon to recommend her favorite dessert from the tempting list of offerings she responded, "it's not on the menu but my favorite is the apple turnover." So that was the decision. I enjoyed it with a perfectly made latte. The turnover wasn't too sweet and the warm pieces of apple beneath the flakey pastry were heavenly. Although I'm not in the area often, this is a place I'll make an effort to repeatedly return to for lunch. read more

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This food was delicious! So fresh & decently priced too. The pot pie was pretty yummy, wish there was more crust! Service was pretty fast since the restaurant isn't too big. Ambiance is cute and modern vibe. Nice for lunch read more

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Wife & I arrived at 12:20 ,made special trip from Buena Park to eat there . There was 1 small open booth and 3 open tables inside. We were told by waitress that we would be seated outside because the inside seats were for the lunch crowd of 3 or more It was blistering hot. outside. That was not happening. Not sure if we will ever return. Dissapointed in your services. will give 4 stars to MIA'S just up the road,they were friendly and accommodating. read more

I guess the upper floor happy hour set up was only for the summer. They're back to their normal downstairs space for happy hour until 6:30. Still great! read more

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Small place in front area of a business/office building....so it is slightly hidden so can we call this a hidden gem? I have to try something else...but honestly Easy to find and really nicely laid out... Closes early for a "Bar" but they do have a nice selection of wine.... Okay but honestly I didn't have any wine I mainly had a nice Soy Latte and a Croissant.... Man sometimes I miss these real croissants that are flaky and crisp and really good....yes the croissant was REALLY GOOD!!!! That being said most people know on Yelp I mainly eat Vegan....but there are times where I tell them I'm a Vegetarian but 99% of the times I eat Vegan.... The Latte was good I may come back here again to grab a bite and/or some coffee...... read more

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A surprisingly perfectly spaced cafe hidden in what looks like some airport related corporate building. Plenty of parking, quiet but casual. don't really know what to categorise it, but it's definitely a happy hour bar. Most of the restaraunt is alcohol ( a lovely looking bar and wall of wine), but they also serve coffee. Ambience, bright/daytime lighting, mix of casual and intimacy was perfect for a lunch date. Although it seems more happy hour, they do serve food and seem to prefer people ordering entrees instead of appetizers. Their happy hour was no longer advertised in person, and the menu remains accurate on the website. ( hand menu says charcuterie is 12 but it's 15). Service and ordering were all fast and food came out well plated. They have a wide selection of cocktails and their bartender makes it the perfect mix of alcoholic but not too strong. We got the kettle chips, the flatbread and the charcuterie board. The kettle chips were great, they seemed to be made and cooked from potatoes in house because there was a mixture of texture. The dip is this Chipotle bacon tasting ranch and great with alcohol. The charcuterie had a perfect mix of flavors, it's perfect for people who have more mild taste buds and don't like goat/blue cheese. I loved the pickles and crisped bread. We ended with a veggie flatbread which was delicious and perfect finishing touch. The cheese taste fresh and the flatbread had a nice crunch ( thin crusted). Overall, would recommend for a midday drink date/catch up with friend. More intimate groups appropriate, not really for kids ( but they do have kid friendly food). It is a lil on the pricier side for food, but reasonable if you consider it mainly a drinks place. read more

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1st time here. It was around 10am on a Friday. The setting is great and the service was immediate. Cocktails were quick and the best. Beautiful bar with nice seating. The furniture is really cozy. We sat in a booth by the window. Great music playlist. Let's talk food. The mushroom/herb hand pie was so flavorful and the beans were AMAZING! A bit of heat but not too much. The chicken pot pie was delicious the crust was flaky and filling was not overly creamy- you could taste the freshness of the vegetables. The club was outstanding. Finally sprouts in a sandwich so hard to find these days. Freshly made chips were a great side. Can't wait to come back! read more

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What a hidden gem! Ample parking and a beautiful space. Who would've known there's a great spot in this business area? Service was awesome! And everyone was very friendl The drink menu was so diverse and they even have large batch cocktails to go. The food menu has something for everyone. I liked that there was breakfast and pastries along with lunch items. We got two bloody Mary's, a cold brew, salad, soup, burger and sandwich. Which came out to about $80ish before tips. Everything was so good! I want to go back to try more. read more

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It an ok place, the food is average but the service was good. I might give them another try.