Dining
Dining in Long Beach is limited only by your appetite. Virtually every cuisine is represented here along with some exceptional seafood restaurants. The Queen Mary of course offers possibly the most unique dining experience in Long Beach. On the Pacific Coast Highway, The Gaslamp Restaurant, opened in 2005 in a restored nightclub has an enclosed patio and wine tastings, a wide variety on the menu and football brunches.
For a bay view experience visit Tantalum Restaurant where California cuisine meets the Pacific Rim. A beautiful and comfortable interior lends to the location overlooking the bay. Distinctively Asian décor and mellow music set the mood.
Alegria Cocina Latina offers the finest in Spanish and Latin American cuisine. Located on Pine Ave. in a beautiful historic building the bright and colorful interior is cheerful and welcoming. Live Latin music, full bar, tapas and homemade sangria complement the extensive menu.
For a decidedly romantic night out visit House of Madame JoJo, a local favorite, modeled after its namesake bordello. The intimate atmosphere of only 12 tables, candlelighting, artwork and music combine to bring a unique experience to couples looking to enjoy a quiet evening. The menu is Mediterranean with many Italian and French dishes, champagne by the bottle and nice wine list. The Madame hosts special events throughout the year.
Buster’s Beach House & Longboard Bar is a fun waterfront tropical restaurant and bar featuring island cuisine from all over the world and spectacular sunsets over Alamitos Bay. Located on Marina Dr., Busters has live entertainment most nights including pirate nights. Pizzas on a surfboard, sampler boards, and dishes such as Jamaican Voodoo Skewer and Dynamite Shrimp are on the menu for dinner and Buster’s serves generous breakfasts and lunch as well.
Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grille has open-air kitchens, stone fired ovens and mesquite grills in outdoor kitchens. Sharky’s uses natural and organic ingredients and cooks to order burritos.
Parker’s Lighthouse is a dramatic, waterfront location with view directly to The Queen Mary. Menu includes fresh seafood dishes, simple mesquite grill fish and extensive wine list. The large open dining room, bar and patio look out to San Pedro Bay and offer an elegant dining experience.