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    Boathouse on the Bay

    3.9 (3.3k reviews)
    Open • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Gracie M.

    Here to celebrate one of my diamond girls birthday. We had a party of over 16, and I made reservations, but they did require a $100 deposit. They only require that deposit if you have a large party. Oh, I forget to mention that there is plenty of FREE parking. We order a little bit of everything. We also ordered a bottle of champagne with three different juices for mimosas. It was $19, and four of us shared it. It's a great value compared to $6 for a glass. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and the beach outside was breathtaking. Everything was delicious, and a very special thank you to our server Brandon. I definitely cannot wait to come back with my husband.

    Hot Appetizer Trio
    Neal T.

    Had a smoked Paloma and the trio appetizer and then the beef Medallions dish. Everything was super tasty and came out pretty quick. Never felt rushed and the server was helpful in making up my mind on which entree. They had live music on the outdoor patio and despite the heat it was nice and perfect on the water. The outdoor area was a little loud for talking while the music was on but overall I found the whole vibe just perfect.

    Joy T.

    Our second attempt at dining here. First one was on a Saturday but they were packed and wait was hour and a half so we went somewhere else. We came back on a Sunday lunchtime and they were already packed (they open at 1030am). We were quoted an hour and a half wait again. As we were about to leave the hostess suggested that "if you're really starving, bar sitting is available and has a better view, but they're high top tables..." like it's a last-resort option because it's inconvenient??? We sat by the window where we can see the water; server acknowledged us after 5 minutes. We ordered Bloody Marys, 5-pc albacore sashimi, I love the sear on it, and its freshness; clam chowder: 5 out of 5, fish and chips which is alright, Kraken Shrimp on top of sweet chili sauce that comes with another sweet glazy dip. I opted to avoid dipping. Overall it was a nice experience!

    Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
    Cindy O.

    Great food and service! Attended a private event in the Regatta Room. Boathouse does a great job with private dining. The Room has a wall of glass with amazing views of Alamitos Bay! Ot has a private entrance. Great venue for borthday parties and other soecial events. The menu options were very tempting!I ordered the Pan Roasted Salmon and my friends had the Flat Iron Steak. Both dishes were great picks. My salmon was very tender and flavorful served on a bed of mushroom and pea risotto. My once friend mentioned her steak had one if the best flavors she has had. Dessert was a chocolate mousse cake, nice small servings Great staff and food! I had recommended Boathouse for this event so I was very pleased it was a hit! Parking is usually very easy with lots of spots. It's a shared lot and it can can full on weekend afternoons / evenings but even so we find parking. Nice large lot.

    Shrimp
    Jasmin A.

    Came here for the second time with my boyfriend and it did not disappoint! We had a beachside table, live band playing, and mimosas - $20 for the bottle, yay! The calamari was flavorful and perfectly crisp while still being soft. The turkey club sandwich was delicious, the Krackin shrimp was bomb, and the salmon hand roll is a must. Service was fast even though they were busy, and everyone was helpful and friendly. We'll definitely be back!

    Calamari
    Robbie R.

    I just picked up one of my big bosses at the Long Beach Airport and he wanted to take me out to lunch. We walk up to this Boathouse on the Bay and I'm glad I dressed up better then what I usually wear doing field location work. This place looks pretty fancy. I assume seafood is the big thing here. We get seated. The boss says he's been here before and likes the place. One thing I can say, working for this company, they sure don't cheap out on expenses! I'm looking over the menu all while trying to have enlightening and fascinating conversation. The boss say, how bout and order of fries to start, so with the drink orders we add a side of fries. The drinks and fries arrive and I will say, those were some of the best fries I ever had. Then he orders an order of the fried calamari. For entrees he orders the Linguini and Clams and I get the fish and chips. Yeah, I know better than to order the big ass ribeye when you go out with the boss, unless he orders that too. We talk business and stuff, and the fried calamari arrive. I'll say these are damn tasty! Next, my fish and chips arrive along with the Boss's Clam dish. My fish was a nice big piece of real fish filet, not those frozen fish fingers you get at some places and sports bars. Overall, this was a great place for lunch or dinner and has great views. I didn't see the bill, but I figure it was expensed for sure.

    Karen M.

    We celebrated 2 birthdays yesterday after a Duffy ride with London Boat. We had such a great time in the newly remodeled patio with an ocean view. Our waitress topped off the evening with 2 beautiful ice cream scoops topped with caramel (1 for each birthday person) . We closed the restaurant down.

    Lomo Saltado with Sweet Potato Fries no Yucca Fries
    Jenn H.

    My first time here, I ordered the pear martini which was delicious, it tasted just like pears. For our entrees, I chose the Lomo Saltado and my friend chose the Rosemary Jidori Chicken. Both entrees were great, very flavorful and cooked to perfection. The staff was so nice as we decided if we wanted to sit on the patio or inside. I will definitely be back when I'm in town.

    Crab Cakes
    Cristy B.

    The front lady host white girl with blonde hair was absolutely so rude she needs to be put somewhere in the back. When me and my boyfriend got there she didn't greet us or anything she just said "there's a 45 min wait" I then said I have a reservation at 4:30 . She then told the guy "can you sit these people down" ?? Huh these people? Ya girl find another job you must be miserable with your job by the way you treat the "GUESTS" I wish I would have got her name but I was in such a good mood I didn't let her ruin my beautiful day. Anyway our waitress was so sweet cute and attentive. Our happy hour food was great also drinks were tasty and strong I liked everything. Would have stayed longer but I had a boat ride at 6:15 ! Anyway shame on the blonde rude host. Beautiful vibrant patio ocean views shame that the host is the first thing we experience when we walk in.. My suggestion hire someone more happy bubbly and respectful instead of her miserable rude nasty attitude self

    Scampi
    Suzanne S.

    What a lovely place to catch dinner. Joe started as our server then it switched to Jeff. Both were so courteous and gave great service. The food is delicious. Key is to go about 4 PM. Happy hour starts at 4 and the dinner crowd hasnt shown up.

    Loreal G.

    Everything was awesome here. I came straight from the airport for Happy Hour with my 12 year old. The patio is scenic, Jessica was great and so was the food. Parking was super easy also. I look forward to visiting again next year as this is an annual Mom and son trip.

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    Malisa R.

    Located right on the harbor. The views are incredible. There is complimentary parking up to 3 hours too. This was a happy surprise since the restaurant has a prime location. We were seated at our table which was outside and right next to the window. Our waitress was Hillary and she was so cheerful and kind. She was such a great server! We started off with the trio which comes with Brussel sprouts, calamari, and shrimp. It was nice to have a sample platter. For dinner I ordered the seabass and my party ordered the halibut. The halibut was the way to go! Wowee. So delicious! For dessert, we ordered the mud pie schooner to share! So good. It was so hard to share.

    Ramon J.

    We celebrated our 13th anniversary dinner last night and we were seated at the patio. We waited a bit longer before the server came. We ordered our cocktails and the server recommended the best seller, it is pretty good and refreshing. We ordered the trio appetizers, halibut and sea bass for our entrees and both great dishes. And the dessert which is light and delicious . Overall we enjoyed our evening, descent service. Small details like we were not ask if we do not mind being seated at the patio instead of the main dining area and if we are celebrating any occasion. It is not a big deal for us but worth mentioning for others.

    This was one of their specials, but I didn't go on Thursday. I went on Wednesday.   Great price at $14.99.

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    Ask the Community - Boathouse on the Bay

    Is this self parking or valet?

    Self parking

    Where can I take water taxi from to the Boathouse to avoid parking?

    Shoreline in Downtown LB has a water taxi that will drop you off right next to Boathouse

    Do I need to make reservations or can I just walk in?

    It's best to make a reservation. They will take a walk in; how

    What is the dress code?

    You can wear anything that is comfortable. I think beach casual would be a good look. Keep in mind that if you sit outside on the water it can get chilly. They have heat lamps but some may want a sweater or jacket.

    Do they have gluten and dairy free options?

    Not sure. You could call them... they do have some vegan options.

    Do they allow dogs on the outdoor patio?

    No they do not only Ada service animals

    Is this place wheelchair accessible?

    Yes, I saw ramps around outside, and inside is flat. I'm sure staff willing accommodate access for a wheelchair inside.

    Do you have Happy hour?

    Yes, they do

    How's parking, in terms of availability?

    There is a decent amount of parking and it's free!

    Do you have a private room that will seat about 25? Lunch, dinner or brunch

    Yes, there are two areas for private events up to 75 people capacity. There is the Regatta Room, which is inside the restaurant. You need to arrange in advance and minimums apply depending on how many people and time of day.

    Do they do half price sushi on tuesdays still July 2022?

    Don't know

    Is there a brunch on Saturdays?

    I am not sure.

    Do they have live music every day?

    I believe it's only on Sunday. I've been to this location on Saturday and other days of the week and they didn't have live music.

    Is this a good place for singles to grab a drink and a bite?

    I'm not a single but I would think it would be, if you like looking into the ocean, sitting at the bar, or outside I'd like to think so. I mean if I was, I'd come to this place and hang.

    Is proof of vaccination required?

    Nope

    I'm planning on coming tomorrow. Do you need to show proof of vaccination?

    Not when I went

    Is there a kids menu? My kiddo has to eat gluten free, what choices are there for kids?

    Yes!

    Is there a Corkage fee?

    How much

    Bottomless mimosa brunch?

    No when I was there there was no offers for Bottomless Mimosas. We had to order by the glass or purchase a bottle unfortunately!

    Do you have BYOB option? Corkage fee?

    I'm not sure

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    Calico Fish House - Fish & Chips

    Calico Fish House

    4.3(830 reviews)
    3.1 mi•Huntington Harbor
    •$$

    We live about an hour away, but when we want fish, we head to Calico. The brunch is also…read moreexcellent, and have had a number of times We wanted to start with the Hamachi Collar, but they were out (they seem to always be out of it on Sundays, but I understand). Too bad it a great dish. So we were torn between the crab fritters or calamari. Both are excellent. We started with the crab fritters (forgot the picture). They are very good and the apple slaw is refreshing For our mains, my wife had the lobster burrito. Good size, good price, great taste. She took half home I had the lobster omelette. I subbed out the potato (medical reasons limit carbs) for a side salad (2 dollar up charge). Omelette is full of lobster and very filling. Only complaints don't take away from the great food and friendly service. I wish they would still have the collar on Sundays, but it is a limited product and it is the end of the week. Once the weather gets cold I would love coffee with brunch (boozy or not) We will continue to drive an hour for Calico

    I treated myself to Sunday brunch at Calico Fish House, and after being away for a while, I'm so…read morehappy to be back! I've said it before, and I'll say it again: they have the best smoked salmon and bagel in HB! The salmon is tender, rich, and absolutely delicious, served with capers and dill. The bagel was toasted perfectly and came with their homemade cream cheese--so good! I also treated myself to their breakfast tacos, and they were outstanding. Scrambled eggs, bacon, and a little sauce all wrapped up into one delicious, messy bite. It was definitely messy, but totally worth it! Since it was just me, I grabbed a seat at the bar, and the service was awesome. Friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Such a great way to spend a Sunday morning. Calico Fish House, I'm happy to be back!

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    San Pedro Fish Market - Long Beach

    San Pedro Fish Market - Long Beach

    3.4(1.2k reviews)
    0.5 mi
    •$$

    I visited this establishment with my mother for the first time for evening rations. We were seated…read more I ordered the Swordfish, French Fries and Garlic Bread. My mother ordered the Rockfish, Mixed Vegetables and Garlic Bread. I noticed that my server, Richard G., wore Levi's Blue Jeans. After the food came my mother and I exchanged a small portion of our fish so could each compare the Swordfish and Rockfish. We both agreed that we liked the Rockfish better. The Swordfish was still quite good but not quite as good as the Swordfish served by The Original Fish Company in Los Alamitos. The French Fries were very decent and the Garlic Bread was good. My mother thought her mixed vegetables were too spicy. Men's washroom was clean and had paper towels available... good. I do have a bone to pick about the personal appearance of many of the employees. In my opinion, my server and some other guys working at this establishment looked like slobs because they failed to tuck their shirts in. I think that wearing a shirt, even a t shirt, untucked is very unprofessional looking. I don't mind guys wearing a t shirt and a clean pair of jeans but the t shirt ought to be tucked in for a professional look. Due to the untucked shirts I am dinging this establishment one point. If I was to assign a letter grade as is done in school this establishment would get a strong B.

    Eating nothing. Just left. They advertise as the "San Pedro Fish Market"…read more I understand slowness in finding a single outside on a Saturday. But. Looking at the "fresh" fish counter, wow. Nothing local??????? How can that be? Only fish from Mexico and China. Or farmed. Cmon! Nothing wrong with these countries but I'm literally IN the Pacific Ocean Harbor. Outta here. I'm at the coast. Where all the fisherman come in. This place and the menu is a joke. Sorry folks. Not every review is a good one. I'm now at a different place with a real fish counter.

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    Osteria Mare Blu - Menu

    Osteria Mare Blu

    4.6(101 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    I feel like this weekend we've hit the jackpot with restaurants. We took note of the menu in the…read morewindow as we walked by a few nights ago decided to return. This Italian restaurant was a great find. The decor simple but perfect for this coastal restaurant. It's all shades of blue and white and aqua, with photos of coastal Italy. There is a bar with some wine and beer, but I'm not sure if I noticed any other alcohol. A great special that they have on tuesdays, wednesdays, and Thursdays. For $50 for a couple, you get your choice of appetizer, two entrees, and gelato for dessert. For appetizer, there were two choices: mixed salad or fried zucchini and mozzarella with spicy tomato sauce. We chose the mixed salad, and it was perfectly dressed and very good. There were several options for entrees. I choose the caccio e pepe, and hubby choose Salmon Piccata with potatoes and vegetables. Both were delicious! We finished the meal with two scoops each of gelato. There were several flavors to choose from, but we are a little boring--I got chocolate and strawberry, hubby got chocolate and vanilla. I think our server may have been the daughter of the chef, as I heard them talking and laughing together in Italian. She was great, attentive and very sweet. I am sure we will be back. This is just the kind of place thats right up our alley.

    I was taken here on a date with my significant other, and it ended up being such a lovely…read moreexperience. It's an intimate Italian restaurant inspired by the waterfront. The decor is minimal and calming, mimicking the movement and tones of the water, almost like dining on a boat. We sat at the bar top and were warmly greeted by who I believe was the owner, which immediately made the space feel welcoming. I ordered the tagliatelle al ragù bianco, served with a pink sauce, and my significant other got the ravioli. The ingredients tasted fresh and rich, and everything felt thoughtfully prepared without being heavy. We paired our meal with two glasses of wine, which complemented the dishes perfectly. Overall, the food was great. Compliments to the young chef and our waiter as well, both really added to the experience.

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    lalc Smoked BBQ & Seafood - WE DID IT!

    lalc Smoked BBQ & Seafood

    4.6(303 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    •$$
    Large group friendly
    Takes reservations

    The entry way is low key and if you were in a hurry, you just might walk right past this local gem…read more The inside ambiance is equally low key and casual, with a beach laid back style that belies a good bbq place. The pulled pork is the main attraction, followed by the brisket and tri tip. The cabbage slaw features a red cabbage or white cabbage version. It's presented drier, crunchier and was quite tasty. It is a refreshing departure from the watery soggy slaw found in so many other places. Decent street parking availability. Since we had the pulled pork (South Carolina style) on an earlier visit last month, we ordered the tri tip plate, the tri tip sandwich and the house burger respectively and we really enjoyed each item. The meat was juicy without being smothered by the sauce. The egg bread toast that came with the plate was just right -- slightly crunchy on the edges but soft in the middle and was seasoned with a garlic butter. Heavenly. Prices were reasonable and the portions were ample. The server was wonderful --- polite, helpful and efficient, mixed with a casual beach vibe but did not miss a beat. This adult beverages featured some wines that paired well with the menu items while the list of beers was sufficient and comfortably priced. A good neighborhood gem and recommended with no hesitation. We will be back.

    Came here to try out their Friday burger special. $6.99 for their backyard burger and $9.99 with a…read moreside. Pretty good deal if I do say so myself. We came in for lunch and we got sat right away. I ordered my burger protein style (lettuce wrapped). It was average, nothing special but very good for the price. I also got the sweet potato fries which were yummy. We also tried their lemon pepper wings. Pretty average as well.

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    Boathouse on the Bay - steak - Updated October 2026

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