El Norte Restaurant

It is a fish market and the lines are long but it goes fast…read more We ordered the fish, scallop and shrimp plate with fries. All of this was fried and the fish is red snapper. Also the Mahi Mahi and grilled shrimp plate with rice. Absolutely delicious. And the dungeness crab. Yum! Also if you want a hammer for the crab, it's a $2 deposit. They refund you after you return it. Obviously had to get the clam chowder in a bread bowl. Absolutely worth it. All of this cost $130. Mostly cuz of the crab at 29.99/lb. Bread bowls were $16 (we ordered 2) And the plates were less than $25 each. Plenty of seating around.

If you're planning to come here and try this place after watching a YouTuber. Don't do it, they got…read morepaid to say nice things, you pay to taste bland mediocre overpriced foods. Went on Sunday for a quick brunch. Ordered grilled halibut plate, wife ordered fish and scallops, topped it off with a clam chowder and two sodas. Total came out to be around 65$. Fish was just grilled with a ton of oil on the same griddle as everything else, seasoning consists of old bay and that is it. Bland, old bay seasoning. Fish and chip was bland, no flavor. Clam chowder had minimal clams and mainly thick soup base. So unless you think those YouTubers are coming there to say nice things, edit the video, and then post it so they can make content money. Don't waste your time and money.

Fried Oyster

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San Pedro Fish Market And Restaurant

3.4(2.7k reviews)

3.7 mi•San Pedro

The service and the servers were excellent. The food was full of flavor but the platter size was…read moreunbelievable. We ordered the shrimp with one crab cluster. Make this apart if your visit while in CALIFORNIA you won't be disappointed.

This was a fun experience even though it was a hot day…read more There were a lot of greeters that explained how it works... We tok a picture of our table and then went up to order and the food was brought out to us. We only waited about 15 minutes before it got there and it was delicious Me and my hubby shared the shrimp plate it came with potatoes and it was delish! Our friends however ordered the works and it took about 40 minutes to get theirs... something about the lobster tail takes 30-40 minutes to cook:/ by the time they got it we were super done with our lunch. Our hubbia got these huge bottles of beer. It took them about another 40 minutes to finish. I had an agua de sandia from one of the carts... it was MUCH needed after a night of FUN at the concert. We ended up renting one of the bikes and rode it up and down the area. There are a lot of nice restaurants to come very soon! We need to schedule a trip to go back out to the LBC!

San Pedro Fish Market's World Famous Shrimp Tray and garlic bread.

The Burger Snob smash burger

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The Chowder Barge

4.2(862 reviews)

0.3 mi

Fun place with great prices! Interior reminds me of the inside of a boat or yacht club. Burgees…read morehanging close to the bar. Pictures mounted on the ceiling! Lots of indoor tables and booths. Lots of stools around the bar. They serve breakfast as well.as lunch and dinner. We went for an early lunch on a Saturday and it wasn't crowded yet. Parking was easy and they have their own lot. Watch for the small "Chowder Barge" sign low down while traveling on Henry Ford! It's a ahort walk down to the restaurant down the gangway. The food and drinks. My.husband ordered the Caprain size Michelada. Housemade mix with Draft Midelo (choice of several.beers on draft). We started with cups of chowdet, very filling! We shared a 2-piece Fish & Chips Basket along with a Dinner Salad. Plenty of food for the two of us. Fish waa a bit heavier coated for my taste but the cod inside was great! The coleslaw wa excellent! The Garden salad had cucumbers and beets. The blue cheese dressing was so good! Service was excellent and very attentive. Nina was our server. She was very friendly and helpful!..we will definitely be returning!

What a hidden gem and floating dive bar restaurant at the Leeward Bay Marina off the 47 freeway…read more The barge that it sits on dates back to 1935 where it was used to film "Mutiny on the Bounty". The restaurant itself is filled with lots of nautical themed momentos of the past. The Chowder Bar is renowned for their Boston-style clam chowder and it did not disappoint. Their clam chowder was one of the best that I've had outside of Boston. The chowder was rich with the right thick consistency and was chocked full of clams. A bowl would have satisfied me, but ordering only a cup, I also had their Fish Sandwich with deep fried cod. The cod was juicy and well breaded and seasoned. Their cole slaw was also very good. Service was adequate. Prices were reasonable. Parking is free and easy right out front of the gangway to the water and restaurant. Just don't miss the small sign and turnoff on Henry Ford Avenue close to and below the St. Vincent Thomas Bridge. Overall, the Chowder Barge is a great place to kick back and relax by the water with a beer and a hearty bowl of clam chowder.

Salad with Grilled Swordfish

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Never seen beer this cold

Trani's Dockside Station

4.3(324 reviews)

4.2 mi•San Pedro

First time in and I originally chose this place because it was close to my hotel and I was craving…read morebrunch food and looked up something quickly on Yelp. Inside is beautiful and Bailey was our server. She was super knowledgeable and walked us through the food items we should definitely try. Thank you Bailey for the wonderful service. The Peruvian scallops were another level in flavors. We also tried the fatty tuna tostada, cheesy egg toast, biscuit and gravy and the fried chicken. everything was super good. You can tell they put a lot of thought behind each dish. We also tried some drinks. Mahalo at your boy and bergamot spritz. I really enjoyed mahalo at your boy because the flavors were simple but together were beautiful. My boyfriend enjoyed his spritz. I tasted it and I'm not a huge fan of gin but I could tell that is something a gin drinker would like.

Probably the best restaurant in San Pedro. Came here on a Sunday. Plenty of parking. Inside was…read moresurprisingly nice too with outdoor seating and a decent size bar. Service was solid and attentive. The food was ok to really good. The standouts for me were the Pork Chop and the Agnolotti. The Brussels sprouts and the fried yellow tail were excellent as well. Not as good was the chicken parm. Chicken was good but it was just different and not what I was expecting. Clam chowder was just ok. For a place near the docks I expected a little more seafood offerings. Will definitely be back since it's closer than going to Manhattan Beach or DT LA.

Inside

Local Calamari not so "New Style" Sweet Thai aioli, basil, cilantro, sesame seeds, aged balsamic

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King's Fish House - Pine Ave

4.1(2.4k reviews)

3.0 mi

Sooooooo about lunch... you know how you're writing something and too many calls are coming in--…read moreyou get sidetracked -so I really meant to write this sooner (no lies here), but when I tell you the service was 10/10, you've got to come visit. My sister and I visited this past --our walnut salad was fresh, the Riesling hit perfectly, and the calamari came out with that golden crunch to die for. But our server... all we could say was Steve, Steve, Steve!!!! He took the cake! Talk about impeccable service and making you feel genuinely welcomed--that's an understatement. This was my second time here, and I've gotta say, I think this has officially become one of my all-time favorites. Downtown Long Beach has always had such a fun, foodie-filled atmosphere. I know some restaurants are struggling, but it's because they didn't have the same atmosphere & service. The food is great, but what really stands out to me are the PEOPLE. Even the servers who weren't serving our table intentionally, smiled, and said hello as they passed. I even remembered one of the servers from my last visit and her sister because they both have some of the most inviting personalities ever. That says a lot about the culture of a restaurant. We also had the opportunity to meet the new GM, which was another nice touch. Great food. Great ambience. GREAT people. And Steve,,,you're the best! 10/10. We'll definitely be back. Oh and to little sisters-- remember that big sister's rule.

Food Spicy seafood…read morechowder - A very average soup for $11. Macademia nut halibut - This was recommended by the waiter and was a completely meh dish that costs $44. There's no macademia flavor, if you blind tasted it you would be shocked that there is any at all. It comes with an orange ginger sauce that literally had no orange or ginger notes either. The corn was the best part of the meal? It was really good. Service Fine, a little slow. I got a fistbump? Ambiance Nice restaurant that is too loud

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A&J Seafood Shack

4.4(479 reviews)

5.1 mi

I ordered takeout from A & J Seafood Shack and got the Spicy Garlic Shrimp Plate. The shrimp was…read morevery flavorful, and I'd definitely recommend getting it spicy if you like a little extra kick. Everything was easy to eat, filling, and packed well for takeout. I could definitely see myself ordering from A & J Seafood Shack again.

We order from A&J's often--almost every week at this point--which is why this experience was so…read moredisappointing. Unfortunately, one employee, Marisol, consistently provides poor customer service. She comes across as combative, takes no accountability for mistakes, and makes resolving simple issues unnecessarily difficult. My daughter called in our usual order for pickup. When she arrived, she immediately noticed something was wrong because the total was much lower than expected. When she politely brought it to Marisol's attention, instead of acknowledging that there may have been a mistake, Marisol insisted the order had never been placed that way. She then asked my daughter if she wanted to order the missing item while she was already there to pick up her food, which would require waiting another 15 minutes. Since the delay was the result of an incorrect order, my daughter asked if she could at least receive fresh fries while waiting. Marisol told her she would have to pay extra for fresh fries. Marisol also claimed that she had repeated the order back over the phone when it was originally placed. That simply isn't true. She rushed my daughter off the phone, saying she'd see her in 15 minutes, without reviewing the order. We've continued to support A&J's because the food is consistently excellent, but experiences like this make it harder to keep coming back. Great food can only go so far when customers are made to feel dismissed instead of valued. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and provides additional customer service training so loyal customers receive the experience they deserve.

Large Fried Squid

Beef Stick Sandwich

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Bone with burnt me

Kin Long Beach

4.6(2.3k reviews)

3.6 mi

garlic noodle shrimp and thai tea was bomb shi. Food so…read moredelish the crab rangoon and sticky rice were very delightful and tasteful. Tasted every atom of food on my tongue. 100% recommend

We came here around 5:30 on a Friday and were seated immediately. They don't take reservations…read moreunless you're a big group but we had no trouble getting a table for 2. The colossal crab fried rice is our favorite and it's soo good and filling. The pad see ewe with beef is also a solid pick as well as the yellow curry with chicken, comes with a white rice on the side. The thai tea was good and a big portion of, however the strawberry lemonade was very odd and did not taste like a strawberry lemonade at all. It was very sour and tart and was almost like a lemon soda with strawberry syrup? Very carbonated and not what we expected.

Dining Area

Crisp veggies flavorful beef

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Mango beef curry

J & D Seafood

4.8(37 reviews)

4.2 mi•San Pedro

•$

Staff is friendly and helpful. Took my mom there for the first time this morning. She found a good…read moreamount of things at a good price. Open 2am on Saturdays. Cash ONLY! They can cut fish up for you for a small price. Def recommend if you're into buying fresh seafood!

I've been here two runes now and I Love the seafood I purchased. I got the:…read more - Mussels (so good! They were sweet) - Scallops (haven't cooked it yet) - Sea Bass (super delicious) - Shrimp (so good! Definitely a must get) - Tuna slab - Golden Pampano (always a must) - Halibut Collar - Salmon Belly (yum!) Good prices for fresh seafood. Cash only. Once you pay, you can get the fish descaled and cleaned out. They have styrofoam coolers and ice for you to take for free. They offer Gloves and bags. A great place to visit once a month to stock up on seafood. Thank you J&D Seafood!

Swordfish and Tuna some nice pieces

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Rockin' Cajun Seafood And Grill

3.9(651 reviews)

4.1 mi

I came here with four people for lunch, and our server Serenity was super helpful in explaining…read moreeverything. We decided on Combo #2 with Rockin Sauce (Medium heat). The snow crab, crawfish, mussels, and shrimp were incredibly fresh. Compared to Boiling Crab, their sauce is thicker and richer in flavor. The Medium heat was just right for us, but it might be a bit too spicy for others. We also ordered the Lobster fries, which really balanced the heat from the sauce--a perfect match! For drinks, we got strawberry and mango lemonade, and while both were great, my daughter loved the mango. The place is clean and has a great atmosphere. I'm definitely planning to come back.

Everything was good until we found a piece of paper stuck to the claw of a crawfish with words of…read more"keep frozen" etc. then the server doesn't even check or look at it, and says it was just seasoning. Lol she brings it back to the manager and was like " it was from the packaging".. why is it in our food ? If you prepare food why would anyone want to have paper in there that has writing on their food. Terrible service and lazy. Saw them come by a few times and made other people try to pack their own food. Idk how they have four stars.

Combo 1 - muscle - clam - Peeled Shrimp

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Parkers' Lighthouse

3.8(2.8k reviews)

3.3 mi

Food was good, Service was excellent. The ambiance is the big draw. It's just such a perfect spot…read moreto have a restaurant with a view.

Good times, good views/ vibes and good food!…read more Always recommended in making memories here.

Dining room

Half Manila Clams

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Chilean Sea Bass

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Jesse M.

3 years ago

Simple : Excellent food, excellent service--I'll certainly return when I'm in the area.

Deviates R.

303

16 years ago

Chicken enchiladas with CHICKEN BONES!!

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