Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Long Beach / Catalina

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Sky Room

4.6

4.6 (29)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Since 1938, Sky Room has set the standard for fine dining in Long Beach. Perched atop the iconic Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, this celebrated restaurant offers sweeping views from the harbor to Downtown Los Angeles. Led by Chef Maxwell Pfeiffer, whose culinary artistry blends innovation with timeless techniques, Sky Room showcases elegant cuisine crafted with precision and passion. Guests can savor signature dishes like California Wagyu Beef Wellington, Dry Aged Duck “A l’orange”, and Pommes “Sky Room” and paired with an extensive wine list and artfully crafted cocktails.

Special features include panoramic views and a setting steeped in history, just steps from Long Beach landmarks such as the Queen Mary and Shoreline Village.

Top review

Kathryn

Dined 3 days ago

Three of us had the Hangar Steak. Tender and great flavor. One had the Cod and he loved it , Our waiter was the best. Great night. Started off at the 1st floor lounge before dinner and then a night cap on the rooftop afterwards.

Queensview Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (1696)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Queensview Steakhouse, located on the third floor of Parkers' Lighthouse, is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings from 5-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday evenings from 5-10 p.m.

The Queensview Steakhouse serves upscale Southern California cuisine and features Prime steaks, chops, lobster, and fresh grilled seafood.

Listen to the sounds of local jazz artists --nightly-- This venue offers a 360 degree view and is arguably one of the most romantic rooms in Southern California.

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Angeles

Dined 5 days ago

Great food. Excellent service. Beautiful view!! Went for our anniversary and they surprised us with champagne and a card! ❤️

Tokyo Noir

4.8

4.8 (42)

$30 and under

Speakeasy

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Tucked behind El Barrio Cantina in Long Beach, Tokyo Noir is an intimate 25-seat speakeasy with a side-alley entrance and world-class cocktail program, co-concepted by restaurateur/founder Jesse Duron and acclaimed mixologist Kevin Lee. As the only certified Ice Master outside of Japan, Lee has created a cocktail menu at Tokyo Noir that will make it a destination for serious bar culture fans, who want to experience the art and craft of cocktailing. The beverages are complemented by a robust izakaya-style menu from Chef Ulises Alfaro-Piñeda, with craveable small plates that go beyond bar snack expectations. As a whole, this discreet speakeasy concept will surprise locals and impress the industry.

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Mary

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing experience and delicious food and drinks. We had dinner before we arrived but ordered the corn dogs since we couldn’t resist! So flavorful and authentic. We can’t wait to go back and bring friends

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Experience

Tokyo Noir Reservations

J. Trani's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (812)

$31 to $50

Italian

San Pedro

About the restaurant

On a typical Friday night at J. Trani's Ristorante, a visit to the dining room reveals a host of family and friends and the bar is bustling with a crowd that can only be described as enthusiastic.

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Aisha

Dined 7 days ago

Pork belly - divine! We also ordered the baked oysters calamari new style, and the truffle potato pizza. The entrees were amazing, too.

Rokka Grill and Whiskey Bar - Bellflower

4.7

4.7 (74)

$31 to $50

American

Lakewood / Bellflower

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Debbie

Dined 5 days ago

Great!! We loved our experience. Can’t wait to go back to try something different from the menu.

Marlena

4.7

4.7 (116)

$31 to $50

Italian

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Driven by Seasonality + Local Ingredients – Our kitchen artfully balances Italian + Mediterranean culinary traditions with unexpected wood-fired flavors meant to transport your senses.

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GebrielVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing Martini chilled to perfection. Octopus appetizer was amazing. What can I say about the Bronzino the best I had in LA. To be honest, it doesn’t matter what you order. The food is excellent. Next time I will try to meet the chef who is creating this fantastic food. Thank you

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Experience

New Year's Eve Tasting Menu

AMMATOLI

4.7

4.7 (1505)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Long Beach

About the restaurant

The Levant is the place where the sun rises, geographically it covers the region bordering the eastern Mediterranean Sea. This region hosted a vast variety of cultures through history creating what is now known as the Levantine Cuisine which is the specialty of Ammatoli.

AMMATOLI is distinctive and extraordinarily fresh and healthy. We use only the finest quality ingredients, honoring the traditional recipes and exotic flavors from the cuisines of the Levant... and served in a warm and welcoming ambiance!

Our Mediterranean influenced kitchen gains inspiration from the best cuisine the Levant has to offer. Our fresh creative menu items are always made from scratch. The result is a cuisine that is tasty and exotic. Levantine food is the epitome of the Mediterranean diet, healthy food, high on vegetables and big on flavor!

For parties of 7 or more, please visit our website and complete the "Events & Large Parties" form.

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Aryelle

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely amazing food. Pita is unbeatable. One of my favorite places in Long Beach. Only “issue” is price for quantity, but that’s okay! Good food isn’t cheap.

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Popular dish

Whole Chicken

Popular dish

Spicy Garlic Lemon Chicken

Popular dish

Hummus

Trani's Dockside Station

4.8

4.8 (211)

$31 to $50

Seafood

San Pedro

About the restaurant

Trani’s Dockside, is a new waterside restaurant launched by one of the port town’s best known restaurant families. The restaurant was able to hold a soft grand opening on May 16, the 98th anniversary of the opening of the original Trani’s Majestic Cafe that opened in 1925 in downtown San Pedro.

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Geri

Dined 1 day ago

The food and staff were fabulous! Everything was cooked to perfection and the cocktails were delish!

The Bamboo Club

4.5

4.5 (365)

$30 and under

Fusion / Eclectic

Long Beach

About the restaurant

The Bamboo Club is a one-of-a-kind neighborhood restaurant & Tiki bar located in Long Beach, CA. The Bamboo Club serves a mix of both modern and classic century-old Tiki cocktails, alongside the weekend brunch, daily lunch and dinner, and late night menus featuring Polynesian-inspired and Asian-style dishes. With an interior designed by award-winning Bamboo Ben Bassham, The Bamboo Club reflects the laid-back sensibilities of tropical Tiki culture while welcoming one and all with extensive booth and bar seating, outdoor tented seating, and a private patio to escape from the everyday. While the concept maintains the Tiki culture at heart, it turns into a lively watering hole for Long Beach music fans after dinner hours, when local live musical performers and vinyl DJs take the stage and the crowd jams out to everything the local music scene has to offer. A Tiki bar reflecting the heart of and soul of Long Beach, The Bamboo Club is located at 3522 East Anaheim St. in Long Beach.

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Elizabeth

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

So cute with all the holiday decorations! At first we were seated outside in the drizzle but they moved us to an apartment door table which was so much warmer. Great service & tasty food. The drinks were strong & delicious with cute rubber ducks, a plastic reindeer, umbrellas…..the works. We loved the experience:)

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Popular dish

Huli Chicken Sandwich

Popular dish

Thai Tea Brined Chicken Sandwich

Experience

The Tinsel Club!

Nettuno

4.6

4.6 (39)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Discover your new haven for breakfast, leisurely weekend brunches, business lunches, or intimate dinners. Unwind in a bright, contemporary dining space that seamlessly blends elegance and warmth. Inspired by authentic Italian home cooking, this inviting restaurant redefines casual dining, offering a relaxing refuge where every meal feels celebratory.

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AnaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Good need more flavor. We had a great experience. We will go back however food needs more seasoning.

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