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

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Long Beach / Catalina? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.9
4.9 (2699)
$30 and under
American
Long Beach
About the restaurant
Classic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails & an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment. Our intimate restaurant features a chic island bar, walls of glass and a spacious covered patio, perfect for people watching. Our exhibition kitchen highlights the talents of our passionate culinary team.

Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive memorable experiences.

Top review
Ashley
Dined 1 day ago
The food and service was great! Would definitely go back.
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4.8
4.8 (2690)
$31 to $50
Italian
Long Beach
About the restaurant
Celebrating over 30 years of award winning classic & modern Italian cuisine! Owner Terry Antonelli believes in a warm and elegant approach to fine dining. Chef Walter Cotta shops at local farmer's and produce markets throughout the week to insure the best quality ingredients. Our pastas, raviolis, bread, sauces and desserts are homemade. His menu also includes a number of vegan and gluten free items that are sure to please all palates. For dinner or a private event, L'Opera is a must!
Zagat rated L'Opera as one of the top Italian Restaurants in the United States; Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence since 2005; Southern California Restaurant Writers Golden Scepter, 5 Star Award, Golden Bacchus, Sommelier of the Year 2005 & 2016, Server of the Year, and Restaurateur of the Year Award Winner.

Top review
Gerard
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
Start to finish, this was a wonderful dining experience! I love this restaurant!
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4.8
4.8 (74)
$50 and over
Meat
San Pedro
About the restaurant
The Steak Library is a steakhouse run by a long-standing meat dealer with over 23 years of experience. Founder Kengo has been supplying the highest quality meat to restaurants throughout the US for many years. With a passion for meat and a professional eye, Kengo has partnered with numerous carefully selected ranches. His goal was to increase people’s smiles by offering the best meat possible. At The Steak Library, you can enjoy the highest quality Japanese beef, carefully selected Black Angus beef, and Australian beef chosen by the discerning eye of a meat dealer. The restaurant’s interior is a modern space full of luxury, perfect for special occasions or dates. The chef is a meat specialist who charms customers with cooking techniques that bring out the maximum flavor of the meat. In addition, the staff strives to provide the best hospitality to customers and make their time comfortable. The Steak Library will continue to pursue the best meat to see the smiles of our customers.
Top review
KayleighVIP
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
Definitely One of the best steaks we’ve ever had!!!
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4.8
4.8 (824)
$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.
Top review
MarieVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Came here for my birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. Everything from the food to the cocktails to the extra touch by service …..10/10! They took the time to address a hand written birthday card that was waiting on the table when we got there. We ended up having scallops, calamari and I went with the grilled shrimp spaghetti. Ohhhhhhhmygod was it AMAZING! Every single thing was delicious. Thank you J Trani’s for a wonderful evening
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4.9
4.9 (224)
$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.
Top review
Karin
Dined 4 days ago
Great server and atmosphere. We enjoyed lunch more than we had enjoyed dinner previously, as we could hear one another. Dinner had been too way noisy. Great restaurant!
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4.8
4.8 (1707)
$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.


Top review
Jessee Monique
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing dinner. We ordered all the recommended appetizers, entrees and desserts and were not disappointed. Very romantic ambience with beautiful ocean views. There was a piano playing in the background at a good volume where you can still hold a conversation. Fantastic service ! All in all a wonderful experience, we will be back!
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4.8
4.8 (6598)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Long Beach
About the restaurant
With an ambiance from yesteryear, an award-winning wine list and a menu built around hand-cut and dry-aged steak, 555 East has been one of Southern California’s most talked about steakhouses since 1984. Discover the flagship American steakhouse in Long Beach that makes any occasion special. Private dining capabilities also available.
Top review
Jovanny
Dined 5 days ago
Great service and the food was delicious. Good option of drinks too
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4.8
4.8 (55)
$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.

Food service ends 11pm Weds,Thurs, and Sun. Midnight on Fri and Sat.
If you don't see reservations we are fully booked, we do take walk-ins if people no show.
Best time to try is at 5pm or after 11pm.

Top review
Shari
Dined 3 days ago
Interesting drinks, and small plates. Best to sit at bar to watch drinks being made.
A photo of Olive and Rose restaurant
4.7
4.7 (57)
$50 and over
Bistro
Long Beach
About the restaurant
Founded by sibling duo Chef Philip Pretty and Lauren Pretty, Olive & Rose is a culinary destination born from their shared passion for exceptional food and genuine hospitality. We'v reimagined the dining experience as a neo-bistro, where classic French techniques with a twist meet vibrant flavors that are unmistakably Californian. Each dish tells a story of flavor, texture, and creativity—a reflection of Chef Philip Pretty’s entire culinary career.
From sourcing local, seasonal ingredients to minimizing food waste and reducing our environmental footprint, we’re proud to continue the sustainable dining legacy of our sister restaurant, Heritage, by incorporating green certified and green Michelin star practices into our operations.

Our dining area is a covered patio, please dress accordingly.

We are reservation only, please call if you have any difficulty booking online. We look forward to hosting you!

Top review
AndyVIP
Dined 3 days ago
We loved the restaurant. A fun vibe, great service and wonderful food. It was small so we assume it will be a tough reservation in the near future. Also, very open air so it can be a bit chilly. Can't wait to go back. We would order EVERYTHING on the menu.
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4.8
4.8 (21)
$30 and under
American
Long Beach
About the restaurant
A restaurant created in long beach for the people of long beach. Classic American cookery, seasonal fare complemented by an exemplary bar offering in an upbeat yet elevated setting.
Top review
Jeanette
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
They have a patio outside so we bring our dog. They are very friendly great menu with delicious food. I had the poke salad and it was so fresh. Highly recommend
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