Great food, exceptional service. Mary, our waitress, was phenomenal! What a great time. Such a good…read moreexperience.

My wife and I decided to take a stroll through downtown and check out all the local menus to see…read morewho sounded like they had the best salad as we were in the mood for something "fresh & delicious". Ammatoli for the win based off of their descriptive menu choices. We were able to be seated immediately. We live nearby and had always seen it but never ventured inside. Our waiter, Cameron, informed us that we lucked out because it's usually a 2 hour wait. He was amazing at guiding us through the menu and recommended quite a few amazing selections. Arugula & Beet Salad w/ Salmon. The Avocado Delight is a must with added shrimp. Zaatar Manoushe w/ hummus. Pistachio Baklawa. A Date w/ Cake. Turkish Coffee. Everything was amazing and the ambience was a warm modern welcoming. We'll definitely be back and just incase, we'll make reservations. Thank you Cameron.

This place is always amazing! We came with a group of 12 on May 17th for our annual Pride brunch,…read moreand everything was fantastic. The food was exceptional, with every dish coming out fresh and delicious. The atmosphere was lively and perfect for celebrating with friends. And of course, the bottomless rosé didn't hurt either! Great food, great drinks, and great service every time. We always have a wonderful experience here and can't wait to keep coming back!

I visited Ellie's on a Tuesday afternoon around 4 PM and was seated indoors. The restaurant was…read morefairly quiet at that hour, so I expected attentive service, unfortunately, that wasn't the case. I ordered the burger and fries. Visually, the burger was impressive and looked exactly like something you'd want to dig into. However, the salt level was overwhelming to the point where I genuinely could not finish it. What made matters worse was that our server was not attentive with refilling our waters, and when you're working through an extremely salty dish, hydration isn't optional. I left the meal feeling dehydrated and honestly a little frustrated. The bright spot of the visit was the Brussels sprouts, which were genuinely well done and showed some real kitchen care. If I were to return, I'd probably stick to the vegetable sides. For a restaurant with a 4 PM lull and minimal table traffic, there's no excuse for that level of inattentiveness. A simple water refill and a quick check in would have saved the experience. As it stands, the combination of an over salted entrée and absent service made for a tough sell on the value. If you're in the area craving a burger, you might want to save your money and head down the street to Louis Burger instead. Ellie's may shine in other areas; I've heard good things about the pasta, but this particular visit missed the mark.

This pizza was everything and I can see why it's so popular. Got takeout for a whole Pepperoni and…read moreWhite Pie. It was ready on time by the time we got there. Crust on both pizza was the perfect balance of crisp and thiness. Pepperoni - Not too oily or salty. Super generous with the pepperoni. They use smaller pepperoni which I always prefer. White Pie - I'm usually not a fan of pizza with no meat, but this was an exception. Incredibly delicious and I didn't feel like it was missing anything else.

Tried Little Coyote for the first time after stopping by the brewery next door. Kept it simple and…read morewent with a pepperoni slice to start. Overall, it was solid--sauce had good flavor, cheese was decent, and the dough was nice. Nothing mind-blowing, but definitely a respectable slice. My only issue was the balance--there was a bit too much cheese for the crust, so even folding it New York-style, it didn't hold up well and kind of fell apart. A little more crisp on the bottom would've made a big difference. I also tried their Sicilian grandma-style focaccia pizza, and honestly, that was a huge letdown. It had this dusty, raw flour taste right away, was dry and spongy, and way overpowered with Parmesan. It just didn't come together at all--pretty disappointing, especially for the price. I've had frozen pizza that tasted better. Ended up just picking at the cheese to salvage something. On the plus side, the service was friendly and the space itself is chill--nice casual vibe with a few tables inside and outside to hang out. All in all, the regular slice was decent, but the focaccia pizza really missed the mark for me. Probably not a spot I'd go back to.

Food was freshly made and delicious. The service was quick…read moreand efficient, perfect place to sit and have a meal local ambiance. Chill place good food.

Boy was I pleasantly surprised by Saffron. We decided to go here on a weeknight. There were not…read morethat many people hanging out, but we still decided to get some Mediterranean food. We saw that Saffron was a good choice, so we made the move. Okay, Pine avenue in Long Beach has experienced some empty locations. This spot is located behind Chipotle where the movie theater used to be. Although it's nestled in the back of a couple of other restaurants, Saffron is easily displayed. I decided on the chicken skewer meal. That will run you about $20. The meat was tender, the hummus was delicious and homemade, the garlic sauce was exquisite, and the rice clearly had saffron in it. The pita bread that they served with the meal was definitely homemade and delicious. All in all it was a $20 well spent. If you're in downtown Long Beach on Pine avenue, I highly recommend going to Saffron for some excellent Mediterranean fare. Give them a try. You will be happy you did.

Fast and friendly service for fresh food!…read more Ordered the flavorful and fresh seasonal goat with a sweet citrus vinaigrette. It comes with thin slices of chicken, pickled red onions, romaine and mixed greens, marinated goat cheese, chopped up roasted almonds, orange slices, fresh mint, and a drizzle of citrus honey. Every bite had me wanting more! Also had the lemon chicken farro soup that was bursting with flavor and great texture on the farro. The broth is a bit more on the thicker side. Also recommend!

Grand Opening Promo…read more Free Entree with purchase Occupying the former location of a Wahoo's at the LBX, Mendocino Farms had a QR code in front of their under construction building. The QR code was for a Free Entree w/ purchase once the restaurant opens. Not one to pass up free food, I made sure to use my phone to scan & sign up. Once open, I was ready to check out Mendocino Farms for the first time. The menu at Mendocino Farms consists primarily of sandwiches, salads & soup. After a quick perusal, I thought the Peruvian Steak sandwich best whet my appetite. Peruvian Steak sandwich- Spicy aji amarillo marinated steak with Oaxacan cheese, herb aioli, red onions, tomatoes, shredded romaine on a toasted potato roll. I quite liked this. Tender steak, with fatty cheese. The vegetables provided contrast & texture. For my purchase, I went with a side of Southern Potato Salad. It was good, but similar to grocery deli potato salad. In hindsight, I should've purchased avocado added to my Peruvian Steak sandwich. Service was excellent. All hands were on deck, as Mendocino Farms opened only a few days prior. Each employee had a name badge, specifying their name & which entree was their favorite, helping indecisive customers choose what to get. Plenty of seating indoors & al fresco. Parking is at LBX, with Mendocino Farms being across Georgia's and facing the Hangar at LBX. I found the Peruvian Steak sandwich delicious, yet meager in quantity, considering the regular price. It's more of a substantial snack, than a full meal, in my case. However, it's great to have another quality food option in the area, and I look forward to coming back & exploring the rest of menu.

My boyfriend and I love hanging out at LBX and trying new spots, so when he mentioned that he…read morewanted to eat here, we finally decided to give it a try. For our first visit, this place definitely delivered. I ordered the seared ahi bowl with salmon on the side, and everything tasted fresh--from the fish to the veggies. The bowl had a good balance of flavors, and the sauce paired really well with everything without overpowering it. And let's talk about the focaccia bread on the side--it was soft, warm, and had that perfect crunchy outside. Such a nice touch to the meal. We honestly left no crumbs on that plate. Definitely a solid spot at LBX and a place I'd come back to when craving something fresh, filling, and flavorful.

A Facebook ad got me in here, I'm in my señora era…read more Either way, when there's such liiiiiiimited healthier options for food when dining out it is lovely to see an option available that I wouldn't feel guilty about. I stopped by for some lonche & I ordered their salmon bowl, hold the edamame. It comes with a piece of focaccia that I assumed was their signature thing .... But it was not that great. I think it is way too doughy compared to typical focaccia. I like my focaccia airy, with some bounce. This one was like a dense bread. Definitely not my forte for having focaccia. You're able to see in my attached photo just how thick and dense it looks. The salmon bowl itself was pretty refreshing. I think the dresssingggg was perfectly tailored to the bowl. Not too acidic, not too sweet, not too salty. It dressed the bowl up real nice. The salmon was tender, nicely cooked, not chewy-- I hate when I get cheewwwyyy salmon I want fish not gum. The rice and sweet potatoes were perfect! Absolutely a nice bed made for the salmon to lay on. I tried the Shirley temple it's way too sweet, more grenadine than anythang. I just optd for half unsweetened tea & half of their lemonade. It was average. The cranberry cookie was pretty good! Not something I usually lean towards but I was wowd to taste how good it was. Cranberry gave it that nice kick of tang on your tongue. Service was friendly, I ordered through the kiosk screen. It's clean inside and in the restroom as well. Plenty of parking in the plaza.

Super delicious food! and mostly great service…read more All I asked for is Double Veggies (extra charge, perfect) and 1 scoop harissa chicken (no double) Sadly this boy employee with a cross necklace tried charging me for DOUBLE CHICKEN (i did not ask for). After politely saying i did not ask for that he still raised his voice at me the entire time arguing. Fortunately the manager witnessed the entire thing, and handled the situation amazingly. I am very grateful. Hopefully the boy employee finds jesus elsewhere.

Was told about this place for a while now. Just needed to get here! The LBC trip did just that! We…read morestopped by for dinner after the Oakland Ballers and LBC Coast game. Jumped in line and immediately overwhelmed with options! decided on the build my own bowl. Spinach, arugula, basmati rice, feta, tomatoes, harissa honey chicken, grilled steak, pita stips, crazy feta, side harissa. Yeah, we need this place in the Bay Area! I don't know why we are late to the party when it comes to places like this. But this is worth stopping by when in the So. Cal area with a location near you! I highly recommend stopping by when you see one or plan to stop by one!

I come here for my morning matcha at least once a week. I love it here. I'm always greeted and they…read morehave the best team. I've never had a bad experience here ever. This morning I watched a rude old lady talk down to the nice man who helped me and made my matcha. And he was nothing but respectful and nice to her. And she was rude, belittled him, and he stayed calm and caring. So idk who reads these, but that man deserves a raise cause you shouldn't treat people ESPECIALLY your barista like that over some banana bread. Lady was wack. Anyways I gave her a stank ass look

Of course we found this place thru Yelp! Service was fast on a Friday morning. Not too busy…read more Ambience was nice. Felt like you're outdoors with nature with the interior decor. Highlight for me was the steak burrito. What a great, healthy version of a burrito. Will come back to try other items off the menu!