Long Beach · Los Angeles County, CA
Food & Drink in Long Beach
Scout analyzed 96 Long Beach places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.
Places analyzed
96
Matches
22
Typical spend
$70
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Best neighborhoods for food & drink
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Los Cerritos
The Merchant
The Merchant is a good stop for coffee and pastries, ideal for a casual start to the day or a quick midday snack. Expect to spend 5-20 dollars per person for a visit lasting about 30 minutes.
Bluff Park
The Library Coffee House
The Library Coffee House is ideal for a relaxed solo work session or a casual meetup with friends, expecting to spend about an hour and $5-15 per person on coffee and light fare. It pairs well with local errands or as a starting point for exploring the neighborhood.
Zaferia
Common Room Roasters - Long Beach Coffee Shop & Roastery
This is a good spot for a quick coffee break or to work quietly. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-$15 per person.
Downtown Core
Recreational Coffee
This chill coffeehouse is good for a quick solo coffee break or a casual meeting, expecting to spend $5-15 per person for a coffee and light fare. It pairs well with local errands or before heading to nearby shops.
East Village
Ground Hideout Coffee
This coffee shop is a good spot for a casual solo stop or to meet a friend for a quick bite or drink. Expect to spend about an hour and $10-25 per person.
Belmont Heights
Ubuntu Café
Ubuntu Cafe is good for a casual meal or coffee with a view of the Colorado Lagoon, perfect for a relaxed start to a day or a midday break. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for a visit lasting about an hour.
Waterfront
Yard House
Yard House is a reliable choice for a casual meal with friends or family, especially if you're looking for a wide variety of food and beer. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $25-$60 per person.
Marina
Telefèric Barcelona Long Beach
Telefèric Barcelona is a good choice for a dinner date or a social outing with friends, offering Spanish tapas and cocktails. Expect to spend $50-$100 per person for an evening meal.
Waterfront
Parkers' Lighthouse
Parkers' Lighthouse is a good choice for a dinner out focused on mesquite-grilled seafood, often with live music and a view. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $50-100 per person.
Belmont Shore
Nick's on 2nd Long Beach
Nick's on 2nd is suitable for a relaxed meal of American comfort food. Plan for about 1.5 hours and a cost of $30-70 per person. It pairs well with local shopping or a walk along 2nd street.
Queensway Bay
The Reef Restaurant, Bar & Special Events
This is a good spot for a sit-down meal with harbor views, especially for a special occasion or when visiting Long Beach. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and between $75-$150 per person for food and drinks.
Waterfront
Gladstone's Long Beach
Gladstone's is suitable for a sit-down meal with a view, potentially for a special occasion or a nice family dinner. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $50-100 per person.
Food & Drink
Boathouse on the Bay
This restaurant is suitable for a dinner or lunch with bay views. Plan for a 90-minute meal costing $50-100 per person, especially on weekends.
Belmont Heights
The Attic
The Attic offers Southern-inspired American cuisine in a unique bungalow setting, perfect for a brunch or lunch outing. Expect to spend $25-50 per person for a meal and plan for a 75-minute visit.
Poly High
Tierra Mia Coffee Drive Thru
Tierra Mia Coffee is a convenient drive-thru stop for Latin-inspired coffee and pastries, ideal for a quick pick-me-up on a solo or group outing. Expect to spend $5-10 per person for a 5-minute stop.
Alamitos Bay Landing
Boathouse on the Bay
This upscale seafood and steak restaurant with water views is suitable for a romantic dinner or special occasion, often pairing well with a walk along the marina. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and $50-$100 per person.
Downtown Core
The Ordinarie Tavern
The Ordinarie Tavern is a good spot for an evening meal with drinks, perhaps before or after another activity downtown. Plan for an hour and a half and about $30-60 per person.
Waterfront
Queensview Steakhouse
This upscale steakhouse is ideal for a celebratory dinner or romantic evening, offering classic chophouse fare with views of the Queen Mary. Expect to spend 2 hours and $75-$150 per person.
Belmont Shore
Saint & Second
Saint & Second is a good choice for a casual dinner or drinks, offering American fare and cocktails in a two-story setting. Expect to spend $30-75 per person for food and drinks, with a visit typically lasting 1.5 to 2 hours.
Waterfront
Sky Room
The Sky Room is a fine dining experience, best for a special evening out like an anniversary or romantic dinner, featuring city views and New American fare. Expect to spend 1.5 to 3 hours and $100-$200 per person.
California Heights
Rad Coffee - Long Beach
Rad Coffee is a casual spot for a quick coffee and snack, best for a solo stop or a brief meet-up. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for a drink and perhaps a pastry.
Downtown Core
BO-beau kitchen + roof tap
BO-beau kitchen + roof tap is a two-level gastropub suitable for an evening meal with friends or a date, potentially followed by drinks on the rooftop. Expect to spend $30-$75 per person for food and drinks.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 22 of the 96 analyzed Long Beach places fit food & drink.
- 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 14% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Upscale, Romantic, Scenic, Quiet.
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