If you're in the Long Beach area around Bixby, definitely check out Bixby--this '50s-style burger…read morejoint has that classic old-school feel. The burgers are as simple as they come, but they're surprisingly flavorful. There's nothing overly fancy about them, but the whole experience feels like something straight out of an old '50s movie, and I really enjoyed that nostalgic atmosphere. The customer service was great, and I really enjoyed being able to sit down and watch them make my burger through the big glass window. There's something about watching your food being prepared right in front of you while you patiently wait that makes the experience even better. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

Great Butger Stand! I have been wanting to try Bixby Classic Butger for a few years and finally we…read morewere in the area and hungry! It's an outdoor stand, walk-up (no drive-thru), with some picnic tables to dine onsite. It's located next to a Dollar Tree store and shares the lot, plenty of parking! Menu has both burgers and dogs and many different ways to have them. We kept it simple for our first visit, one Hambrger combo (fries and drink), and one cheeseburger with drink. It took some tome to wait while the food was prepared, which is fine as we new it woukd be fresh. Staff was very friendly and helpful! The burgers came on a very fresh bun! Lots of iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and fresh onions along with a sauce. Very close to an In N Out burger (I am a huge fan!). The fries were excellent, fat type with great seasoning. The combo came with a large amount if fries so glad we decided to share. My only comment was the patty to lettuce ratio. Such a large amount of lettuce vs meat. Solution, next visit a double! Prices were very reasonable! We will be back!

Christiano Ronaldo is the best sandwich in California! I…read morebeen coming here for 10 year now, a friend told me once to get the Christiano Ronaldo, and ever since I been an absolute fan! The bread is perfect, the sauce in the sandwich is a masterpiece, the combination of meats and avocado blend in like a perfect song This sandwich is one of the best I ever had, definitely the best in California! Their fries are perfectly cooked and have a nice golden hue, crispy in the outside, soft in the incide, seasoned just right. the staff is pretty friendly and inviting. If you come here, MUST TRY CHRISTIANO RONALDO

My brother in law attests to this place saying it's his favorite burger ever as well as the "best…read moreburger place in the world!" So we grabbed a couple of friends and went to Long Beach to check this place out! It is located on a side street but you can find parking in a small lot with the bar that this place is attached to. I'm assuming the bar orders from them to pass the food on to their patrons which is pretty cool imho. Anyways the inside itself is pretty tiny. I forgot to take a picture but it had LA Dodger colored sport figure heads painted on the wall. Pretty cool! (Even coming from an Angels fan) The prices itself are pretty pricey. I had to go for the Mike Tyson Burger. It was $18 for the burger and didn't include any drink or fries which kind of sucks honestly haha. I opted to pay for some fries and drink. Sadly, the soft drink machine is broken here and had to get a can soda. My food came out and please note that the fries come as a basket of fries only, so if you're eating solo and wanted some sides come hungry for sure haha. The burger itself looked really delicious! They had a special sauce on them and really thick patties but how did it taste? It was pretty good! The sauce served with it was delicious and paired well with the pastrami and the beef patties. The burger itself then became pretty messy but overall it was really good. The dudes at the front were really chill and even hooked us up with some ranch when they usually charge. Everyone else in my party enjoyed their food. But was it "the best burger place ever" as my in law claims? No haha. Don't get me wrong it's a really good burger place but the price for my entire meal was around $35. Definitely got what I paid for but I think you can get a quality burger with fries and drink for a way cheaper price. And you know with a working soda machine. I would say get a burger fix here if you got the money for it. The Mike Tyson did definitely knock me out!

There's nothing like eating a Nashville hot chicken at Jay Bird's inside of the Hangar (Long Beach,…read moreCalifornia). i've came here twice already. Let me tell you, this is a very good spot if you want quick casual food, and that's tasty. During my 1st visit.... I ordered the chicken sandwich (mild heat) and fries... with extra comeback sauce aside. I must say, this gonna be the tastiest chicken sandwich I've tasted. Chicken is cooked perfectly: With the extra sauce, I was able to enjoy it alot more. For the 2nd visit, mac daddy and fries (chicken sandwich with mac and cheese). I normally don't eat chicken sandwich with mac and cheese, but it looks real good. Sure enough, it was delicious. Service is quick and great. Overall.... if you good food inside the hangar, this is your best bet.

Came here right after our courthouse wedding in Beverly Hills and it was exactly what the hungry…read morehippo ordered. The sandwiches are flavorful, juicy, and genuinely huge. We probably could have split one and been perfectly happy, which says a lot. And their fries that come alongside are a meal unto themselves, the kind of portion that could realistically feed a small crowd. The sandwiches are a bit of a commitment in the best way, which is to say they are rich and filling and you will absolutely need a nap afterwards. For a quick celebratory bite though, it really did the job. Will definitely be back.

Founded in 1971 in Compton, CA by a Greek immigrant family, Tam's Burgers has been a SoCal…read moreinstitution. They are famous for their pastrami sandwiches, so my wife, our neighbor friend, and I took the short drive to this one location in Long Beach. The pastrami was really good. We've passed by this location many, many times, and I mistakenly grouped it with the many other male name hamburger walk-ups in Long Beach, but owned by Vietnamese (the name 'Tam' was supposedly just made up, to represent an easy-to-remember name for the restaurant). So we planned a Friday lunch date (bit before noon). There was a long drive-thru line which blocked parking spots, but my wife patiently found a good spot for easier exiting. It's a typical fast food set-up, with ordering and paying (CC accepted) done first, with the food being picked up once your name is called. It was busy, with most people getting pick-up or drive-thru, thus took a little bit of time for our food to be prepared, but was nicely served fresh and hot (which makes a huge difference for greasy food like this). Pastrami Sandwich Special ($19.99) - the thinly sliced beef was stacked high, on a non-descript hoagie roll, with a few pickle slices and cheese to dress (so the flavor of the meat was important here, and I really liked it). They must go through a lot of these, since the pre-sliced meat was still juicy, not having sit around being kept warm. The combo came with really good thick cut fries and a soda (Coke products, assuming no refills). We ended up splitting the sandwich, and half of it would have been enough to fill me up. I understand now why this version of pastrami would be a good choice for a burrito or to top fries. Patty Melt ($5.79) - this was OK, a good way to cheaply satisfy hunger pangs. It had been griddled well, to give the hearty bread a satisfying crunch...but it was really oily (mainly from the oil used to grill). Fried Chicken Sandwich ($11.99) - my wife like this, with it using the same soft bread as the pastrami, but this dressed with fresh lettuce and tomatoes. They use pounded breaded chicken patties, definitely the way it was made in the 80's before Chick-fil-e became the norm. There is a web site for Tam's Burgers, but it is for the restaurant chain located in the Inland Empire (split off from this original branch in 1992). There is no web site for the original Tam's locations in LA County (which means any search on the web for official pages, only brings back the IE ones), but watchers of the 2022 Super Bowl would have noticed a two story replica of their 21st store at the half time show. Each store is semi-autonomous, with this being the only location in Long Beach, named #44.

I used to be a fan of this place. Until today when I found a long string of hair in my food, also…read moresomething that was hard in my hamburger when I was chewing. I called the place and asked to speak to a manager. The girl who answered the phone asked what was the issue. I then said to her are you the manager. She said yes. So I explained the hair in my food issue. I told her it was a long black curly hair. She asked me what did I order. I told her it was the hamburger special. She then said that the hair was not hers. So I explained to her that I did not say it was hers. That I simply wanted them to please be careful, because this is a sanitary issue. I did not tell her about me biting down and there was something hard in the hamburger and I had to spit out the bite because I didn't know what it was. It could have been anything. I now have more issue. I am not satisfied how she handled the entire situation. The lack of concern. Her telling me the hair was not hers. Her offering me to bring it back. But the issue is I drove from work to get it. And I'm not about to bring it back. That is an inconvenience. Also I did not like the fact that when I asked to speak to a manager, she said what is the problem. Then I had to ask her are you the manager, then she said yes. I asked for her name and she mumbled something. But my real issue is now the overall experience. The lack of concern and the way she handled my complaint. Now you might be thinking I'm just a critic. But that is not true. I have changed my opinion about this place due to my findings. Also it is such an inconvenience to leave my job, drive back down there. When I don't like how they handled the situation in the first place. But if you want to continue to eat there. That is your business, but I'm not a happy camper with my experience.

First time I've been back here in 20yrs and the food is great. Calzone, Andrea pizza and the…read morebuffalo wings. All delicious but the Andrea had so much toppings, yes I know it's what most want, but it couldn't be picked up at all because the crust was soggy but It is so flavorful and all the topping go together great. It's my favorite so far. The next 2 days following I'd warm slices on a frying pan and get the crust crispy and it was even better!!!! Oh and the ranch dressing sucks. Wing stops ranch puts theirs to shame. My bosses homemade ranch puts theirs to shame. Processed Hidden Valley ranch puts theirs to shame. I hate to say it but It wasn't pleasant. It taste like plain Greek yogurt flavored with dill. The buffalo wings super good just wish they came along with some good ranch. Yeah yeah, ranch dressing wh*re here, sorry :) the staff is very nice and you can tell they can handle their demeanor with irritating customers haha. All in all, eat there just take your own ranch dressing. To the owner, Please fix your ranch dressing. :)

The Ocean Blvd location: Food is generally good, though on the salty side. The cashier staff are…read moremostly unfriendly and want to nickel and dime you if you need to separate a couple of items in a separate little container (someone doesn't eat cheese or olives for example), and do not honor your coupons; there is no birthday special if you sign up either. ( We can afford to eat there, but it is the principle!) I will not name names but she is quite a "put off" for the restaurant. The manager needs customer service lessons also. Small things that can put a damper on a restaurant that might earn more stars otherwise. The Willow St location: the salad bar is unasanitary!! It sits low and I have seen guys literally speak into the salad. It looks dirty when containers spill over too! I heard the owner speak on radio (KFI) and thought he made a lot of sense and had a nice restaurant group. It just shows, he needs to supervise his staff demeanor at Ocean, and cleanliness at Willow. I am sorry and I mean no harm. I have been a customer since 2020 when I moved to Long Beach and it saddens me to state the above. I would still recommend the Ocean site and please make food less super salty. Thank you.

Long overdue, but I finally finally made it to OMG. When I walked up to the window I was greeted…read moreimmediately and told to order when ready. I could tell the gentleman was on the phone when I arrived, but he made it clear that my order was going to be priority. This goes a long way especially in today's society. They've got an enclosed patio that looks like it would be a dope lil spot to catch a game one day while eating. I needed to get some work done so I logged on and sent an email or two. I promise my food was ready before I could get to my 4th email. Hot, great tasting cheesesteak. I really want to know where the french bread came from. Man! Can't wait to go back

I wanted this to be good. I came in expecting a decent smash burger. First look had me fooled…read more Glossy bun. Sauce peeking out. Browned edges. It looked soft, rich and ready. For a second, I thought it was about to hit. Then I picked it up. I drove to a shaded spot nearby and ate it right away. No long ride home. No delay. Shaboozey's "Good News" on the radio. Burger in hand. Hope leaving the vehicle. The bun was dry, airy and barely warm, almost like a stale croissant. It looked glossy and soft at first, but had no structure and collapsed more with every bite. The closer I got to the center, the colder and stiffer it ate, like it never got properly warmed through. Glossy outside. Cold center. No chew. No bounce. Just bread giving up. For a smash burger, this missed the whole point. There were some browned edges at first glance, but the bite never backed it up. No hard sear. No crisp edge. No beefy crust. Dry patty. Weak seasoning. Odd flaky texture. The bun broke apart in layers, the beef broke with it and every bite got drier as it went. No juice. No snap. No beefy finish. Burger dressing. Mustard. Grilled onions. Pickles. Sharp, rich, sweet, tangy. That setup should wake up a burger. I gave the patty every chance to show up, but there wasn't enough crust, juice or beefy flavor underneath. Just sauce and toppings looking for something to do. Pickup was fine, got the food right away. No issue there. Maybe this was an off day, but I expected the basics: seasoning, structure and a burger that ate as good as it looked. It looked like a smash burger, but it didn't eat like one. First glance said yes. Every bite said no.

Wish I had pictures to show you guys I couldn't wait for pics food was delicious especially their…read moreCajun seasoning fries great burgers but I also do recommend the 99 tuna sandwich on squaw bread yummy yummy yummy..

There are three places in Long Beach and I know where they all are. I hadn't been to one yet so I…read morechose my first to be at the Stearns location. It's a completely outdoor seating restaurant with big tables on either side. The guys in the kitchen put out food pretty quick. We kept things simple and bought cheeseburgers. The Cajun dressing was an interesting touch, but pretty good. I haven't had something like that before so I'll try something else on their menu. My wife had the Cajun seasoning fries but felt like there was too much of them. She was happy with the result though.

I'm visiting a friend in Long Beach and he recommended this place for breakfast. I love that they…read morehave a large outdoor dining area. I had the "Eggs N Such" where you choose your protein, and the meal comes with eggs, potatoes, and a biscuit. I selected scrambled eggs with chicken breast and a biscuit with no gravy. The meal came with home fries. Everything was delicious and fresh, but I didn't like the home fries. The home fries were under cooked and bland. The biscuit was surprisingly large and warm when delivered. My friend had the "Vegetarian Mix" and he loved it. Large portion and delivered hot and fresh. The mimosas were good. The patio dining was great because the weather was perfect. Service was good, but kinda robotic.

We just moved to the neighborhood and decided to walk over to try this spot and found a new fav!…read more We sat on the patio, which was lovely even though it's a Sunday on a pretty active street. Our server Brandon was SO NICE and made sure to ask us for everything we might need or want before we could even ask ourselves. All of the coffee refills and plates of food came promptly and perfectly done. The banana pancakes are KILLER and I probably ate more than I should have.