Long Beach, whose population is roughly equivalent to that of Atlanta, has a distinct flavor all its own. Far more than a seaside hangout or home to one of the country’s largest shipping ports, the LBC includes fantastic dining options that span contemporary Filipino bakeries, old-school Italian spots, excellent taquerias, and Cambodian restaurants, a rarity in Los Angeles. (For more on the latter, find Eater’s guide to Long Beach’s vibrant Cambodian restaurants.) Here is a look at the best restaurants in Long Beach right now.
In this update are the additions of San & Wolves, Michelin-recognized chef Phil Pretty’s third restaurant, Olive & Rose, and Long Beach’s historic restaurant, the Sky Room. Eater removed Sesame Dinette, Pickle Banh Mi Co., Heritage Restaurant, and the temporarily closed Grilled Fraiche.
Mona Holmes is an editor at Eater Southern California/Southwest, a regular contributor at KCRW radio, and a 2022 James Beard Award nominee. As a multimedia reporter, she covers restaurants, bars, and hospitality in Los Angeles. Since joining Eater in 2017, she has written about California’s restaurant industry regulations and laws, gentrification, Black and Latino neighborhoods, the cannabis food industry, street food vendors, changing trends, and the deep history throughout the Southland.