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My list of the all the Long Beach digs you should check out and maybe avoid.
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Eddie’s 5-star review: I wish I had stopped by for dinner before I was leaving Belmont Shore. I must have passed by this place everyday walking to Second Street. We finally came here knowing that we would not likely have the chance to once we moved. The restaurant is extremely small and hidden behind a croissant and donut shop. The kitchen is practically open and the restaurant sits less than 20. The ambiance, extremely intimate and cozy; the smells, aromatic and appetizing. We took a table close to the window as we were afraid taking one in the middle would make us feel uncomfortable. Despite the size of the place, the vibe was intimate and somewhat private. Menu is the traditional Italian fare. Appetizers including Bruschetta to Sauteed Calamari to Caprese. Selection of veal, seafood and chicken dishes, as well as, pastas. The wine selection is sizable. We ordered the 2 glasses of wine and Caprese to start off. The entrees come with either salad or soup. The salad had a very good fruit based vinaigrette and the soup a very light tomato based broth. The owner seeing as it was our first visit gave us 1 of each for our entrees. Salad: light, appropriately sized and refreshing Soup: follows same theme, light not salty (which is all too common with soups) and perfect to jump start your appetite. Caprese: perfect! Fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella, shredded basil and a good drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, great pick for a hot summer evening Spicy seafood pasta (sorry forgot the name, happens when I don't write the review immediately after eating there): angel hair pasta tossed with a mix of shrimp, clams, mussels and small scallops - the acidity from the tomatoes brought out the sweetness from the seafood while adding a surprising but appreciated kick at the end; basic simple dish executed well Piemontesa: I believe that was what my dish was called, hand breaded thin slices of veal pan fried and dressed with a mushroom based sauce; the veal held up well to the sauce, flavors clean an spot on Even though it the dish was fried and the sauce was richer than your typical wine based sauce, the perfect portioning and the lack of greasy/oiliness made it the perfect dish. Unfortunately due to the deliciousness the warm bread served up front, we didn't have the stomach for dessert, which from what I hear is always the perfect ending to a meal at this place. Pricing and value are exceptional. Great place to take the significant other or a friend to catch up with. Intimate and private with a casual friendly neighborhood vibe. Will I return? YES. -
Eddie’s 5-star review: Great breakfast place! No wonder there's always a wait on the weekends. The restaurant looks like a typical coffee shop with a bar and plenty of booth seating. Parking is difficult especially on the weekends as there is only street parking. A cup of coffee and a "Baja chorizo burrito" for me. A cup of coffee and a breakfast combo for her. Coffee delicious. Baja chorizo burrito superb. The burrito is filled with black beans, brown rice, cheese, and ground chorizo sausage; topped with fresh slices of avocado and a dollop of sour cream. Served with choice of potatoes or rice. I opted for the potatoes as there was rice already in the burrito. FYI, the burrito is the size of a brick. Breakfast combo allows for a choice of french toast vs pancakes, eggs and bacon, sausage or fruit. Pancakes were ordered and they were fluffy and tasty. Restaurant is clean and the service is spot on. Servers are very friendly and never let your coffee cup get less than half full. This place is truly a great local breakfast/coffee shop, serving up typical coffee shop fare at fair prices and large portions. Love the coffee, love the food, love the cozy vibe, and love that it's down the street. CASH ONLY. Will I return? YES. -
Eddie’s 5-star review: I haven't had the opportunity to really explore Downtown Long Beach. With my first opportunity I went to this place based on all the reviews. This place is worthy of its 5 star praise. It was a Monday evening so there weren't crowds of people. The wine bar had a nice decor. Dimly lit, wooden wine racks, leather sofa chairs and a few bar stools fill the place. The owner Mark immediately greeted us and was very inviting. He took the time to explain to us what they were about. Offering suggestions of wine and even beer. Being a Cabernet Sauvignon guy, I ordered a glass of their Educated Guess. Phenomenal. Their wine selection and beer selections are well put together, as my other co-patrons enjoyed their wines and beers as well. The place is relatively new and trying to get their name out there. Do yourself a favor, if you're looking for a place to meet up with some friends and enjoy wine, get yourself over here. Great service, great selection, a great time. Will I return? Yes, as long as I don't drive. -
Eddie’s 4-star review: Looking for decent pizza I followed the Yelp reviews to this corner establishment. Sunday night had a small crowd, but no wait. Sat by the window where we could watch people stroll on by, it was cozy and comfortable. The atmosphere is very casual which was perfect for a late Sunday evening. Service is prompt and accommodating. We ordered the medium classic pizza with mushrooms and pepperoni and a small "Pepe's Salad" to share. Portions are enormous, especially the salad. Pizza -- pretty good for Belmont Shore, may be the best on the street. My only gripes were the sauce being a little on the sweet side and the amount of mozzarella cheese making for a saltier pizza. Crust was good, crispy but still not thin enough for an east coaster like me. Salad -- gigantic portion, over dressed with olive oil and parmesan. Minus that, good combination of crisp romaine, red onion, tomatoes, garlic, cucumbers, chick peas and cabbage Alcohol is priced decently with beers less than $5.00 a glass. We did not try the wine but other tables all had a bottle, so I assume it is priced reasonably. Overall, a nice place to go for casual Italian food without a lot of fuss. Will definitely be ordering take out pizza next time. Will I return? Yes and I'll be telling them to go light on the dressing. -
Eddie’s 4-star review: Call me a traditionalist. I usually don't enjoy fusion rolls as they usually consist of something fried rolled up with avocado and smothered in some sweet sauce, which this restaurant serves a lot of. However, I had the chance to come to lunch for some nigiri sushi. A total value. I ordered the lunch sushi combo that comes with 6 pieces of sushi, a choice of spicy tuna roll or California roll and miso soup. Sushi quality is actually pretty decent and the sushi rice had a wonderful flavor and texture. Spicy tuna rolls were humongous. Also received complimentary edamame at the beginning of the meal, a nice touch. All this for under $10 before tax and tip. Restaurant has about 2-3 tables for outdoor seating. Inside, a sushi bar and a good amount of tables to fit 2 - 3 nice size parties. Service is good, but nothing exceptional, full bar with Sapporo on tap. Good happy hour deals. Overall a great value for lunch. Happy it's only a walk away. Good sushi for a really good price. Will I return? YES for sure lunch and to take advantage of the Sapporo on tap. -
Eddie’s 4-star review: A nice suprise at the corner of Ximeno and 4th street. I stumbled upon this place while doing laundry at the laundromat acorss the street. Not willing to wait on an empty stomach, I had a few choices on that corner. There was "Egg Heaven" way crowded and long line, probably really good, but my stomach was impatient. A run down pizza place with barely anyone inside -- totally not feeling that. Then "Belmont Burgers," 4 stars on Yelp, with a sizable amount of customers, but not bursting at the seams. I ordered the "Belmont Cheeseburger," french fries and a soda. French fries are thick cut and average. Cheeseburger was delicious. A 1/4 lb. burger patty seasoned with spices, mainly cumin. Tasted almost like a Mediterranean style burger. Topped with american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and a smear of thousand island dressing on a burger bun. Perfect balance of vegetable to meat to cheese ratio, with the thousand island dressing giving it the additional zip. A different style burger than your typical In-N-Out, slightly more expensive, but slightly less wait. Becareful of the peppers, the yellow ones are extremely hot, but taste so good with the burgers. I won't think twice about coming here if I am craving a burger. -
Eddie’s 4-star review: Wine with your pho? Fresh, sustainable ingredients in your pho? Why not? I came here after a long drive back from Las Vegas. Not wanting to drive down to my favorite pho place *see Pho 79, I wandered over to 4th Street and found this restaurant. This is not a typical pho place that one would find in Little Saigon. First off, the place is clean, design in the restaurant is modern and the crowd is mostly, non-Vietnamese. I ordered my usual, pho tai, rare beef and brisket. It came out in a gigantic square bowl, topped with scallions and cilantro. The soup was flavorful, light and not too oily, however, it was missing something, MSG! It was wonderful not dying of thirst or headache after dinner. The beef was tender and had a light delicate flavor. Portions are quite large. Overall, the flavors are clean. The soup did not mask any of the flavors or freshness of the ingredients. The pho is good here in its own way (freshness and clean flavors), however it is a toned down version. For maximal flavor cravings, venture out to the OC. Service is top notch relative to typical pho joints. Servers are very attentive and are patient with any questions. Will I return? Yes. -
Eddie’s 3-star review: Every time I walk by this restaurant on Second St., I keep telling myself I need to try this place out. I finally had the chance yesterday afternoon for their weekday lunch buffet for $8.95. Always thinking the restaurant was huge, when in fact it's actually quite small and cozy. They had outdoor seating right on Second St. and maybe about 10 -15 tables inside. The restaurant is family run and service is attentive and friendly. Choices during the lunch buffet include your choice of naan or garlic naan. The buffet is divided up into vegetarian and non vegetarian options. The popular options in the buffet include chana masala (stewed chick peas in spices), chicken tikka masala (tandoori chicken stewed in tomatoes and spices), tandoori chicken, chicken curry. There are also sides of biryani, salad, fruit, raita and vegetable pakora. Dessert options included carrot/rice pudding and golub jaman (donut in syrup). Food was OK, but I've had better Indian lunch buffets (see Bombay Tandoori in Torrance). The food lacks the amount of spice normally associated with Indian food, but I am sure the a la carte choices would be more flavorful. The food is not too rich and the sauces are not too heavy, which is a plus. Naan is delicious, warm, soft, fresh out of the oven. Garlic naan did not have a lot of garlic flavor. The chicken tikka masala -- the chicken pieces are really tender and tomato flavor permeates through the sauce, but again could have used more spice. Chana masala -- normally one of my favorite dishes, just simple chick peas, needs more flavor. The lunch buffet for $8.95 is a good value, but the lunch buffet is nothing to scream about. Also they have a Sunday Champagne brunch buffet for $11.95, but not sure if the buffet food is different. Restaurant is small, cozy with good service and in a convenient location. Will I return? Yes, I would like to try their dinner menu for more flavor. -
Eddie’s 3-star review: Looking for new digs, I visited Belmont Shores. With recommendations from a many co-workers that live in that neighborhood, this restaurant was the place to check out for some eats. There are two locations a few shops down from one another on 2nd street. The first and original location was very crowded, busy and had a wait. The second location not so much. Not feeling like waiting, I went with the second location. Small and dimly lit, I felt this was a place trying to overextend it's causal vibe. The hostess was slightly confused about seating people, having to take a small tongue lashing by either the manager or the owner (he did not have a smile on his face the entire dinner). My date had ordered the "chicken tawook," having seen that as a suggestion from previous yelpers and I ordered the "Open Sesame combo." With the entrees you have a choice of "hummus, spicy hummus, or the baba ganoush" and salad, "open sesame, tabouleh, fattoush." Baba ganoush and tabouleh for me, spicy hummus and fattoush for her. The plates came out filled with food (see pictures). The "chicken tawook" had a smoky and mild flavor, tender and juicy. I can see why it seems to be the favorite, though I would prefer a little more pizzazz. Along with the chicken the combo came with beef skewers and "kafta." Beef skewers were ok, charred and beefy taste. "Kafta" on the other hand had a heavy dose of parsley and slight gamey taste. Baba ganoush had a very smoky flavor which was nice. Spicy hummus tasted exactly as it sounded. The tabouleh was nice, with fresh parsley and mint, it was refreshing in contrast to the smokiness and charred tastes from the meat. Though I think the salad could have used a bit more acid. I felt that this restaurant may be a little over-hyped. Having come from a school that had a plethora of Mediterranean joints serving similar fare, I have to say honestly that I've had better and for much cheaper. Also they could use bigger plates or separate plates, the smaller plate gives the illusion of more food. Unnecessary. A bit overrated. Food was decent, but not sure if I would really come back. There are a few other Mediterranean spots on 2nd street that I will have to check out, before I would return. -
Eddie’s 3-star review: Came home early from work one day and the first thing on my mind is happy hour. Living in the wonderful neighborhood of Belmont Shore, there are plenty of places to choose from. This place is a classic institution, known for their numerous displays showing almost every possible sporting event out there. Walking in, I was immediately bombarded with multiple TVs playing every single live NBA game. Bar area was to the right with a few high top/outside tables and a plethora of bar space and stools. This a perfect place to watch your favorite teams. The left side of the restaurant is filled with tables able to sit large groups of 6 or more, with some tables having their own TVs. Happy hour is from 3 - 7 PM. $2.75 domestic pints $4.00 import pints. Great selection of draught beers, Fat Tire, Haywire Heifeizen, XX, etc.. Had my favorite, Sierra Nevada IPA. Appetizers from fried zucchini sticks to sliders, all ranging from $5.00 - $10.00. Also have combination special 1 beer (25oz) + 1 appetizer for about $8 during the happy hour. Overall nice place for happy hour or to catch a big game with a lot of your friends. Be sure to arrive early and grab a table as this place usually gets crowded once the games start. Food is ehh, typical for a bar. This place gets the stars for the good happy hour deals and being in a convenient location for the residents of Belmont Shore. Does not get any more than 3 for mediocre food. Will I return? Sure for a game or happy hour. -
Eddie’s 2-star review: I was really psyched when I saw they were replacing the bar/lounge that no one went to. Only a block from my place, a great location with lots of pedestrian traffic, this location has a lot of potential. Too bad they replaced it with a mediocre bar that serves "hot dogs." OK OK, I understand, drinking beer = tube shaped meat in between carbs. However, this place tries and fails. Giving it a chance, despite some of the reviews I read on Yelp, I came here for lunch. I got their lunch combination for $5.50 which includes 12oz. beer, their daily hot dog and chips. OK I know what you're thinking, $5.50 beer, hot dog, chips is a steal, but when you taste your hot dog, you know why it only cost $5.50. The hot dog tasted like a hot dog from the store, the bun was quite mushy and the chips (homemade), were super greasy. Service was average, maybe even a bit on the slow side, especially for lunch. The bar appears to be fully stocked, with many beers on tap. However most of the taps were just labeled with just average beers, again nothing special you cannot get from another bar down Second Street. Will I return? NO. -
Eddie’s 2-star review: Amazing location! Umm that's about it. Maybe happy hour is good, but I arrived after. We sat down in the dining area and there were very few people. Restaurant is decorated like a typical bar/grill. Outdoor seating facing the ocean with views of downtown, Queen Mary and the incoming ships. I ordered the french onion soup, fish and chips and a glass of stout beer. The stout beer is pretty good. French onion soup was OK with broth being a bit on the saltier side. Fish and chips on the other hand was quite a downer. The breading on the fish was very heavy and over seasoned. The amount of fish was minimal relative to the breading. The french fries again over seasoned, very salty. I took a few bites and could not eat any more. It's unfortunate because the seasoning had a good flavor, but the whole dish was just so salty. Service is good. Our server came over to check on us a few times. The place gets +1 star for the beer, amazing views and supposedly good happy hours. Will I return? Not for dinner, but maybe during happy hour to try some other beers.
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