Poupee C.

Love a good neighborhood oyster bar. Husband and I are big fans of oysters, not only for the fresh taste but for the nutrient-dense properties. Full of zinc, copper, manganese, protein, omega-3, selenium, vitamin B-12...you get the picture. Great for immune, brain, heart health. On this Friday evening, we enjoyed: A dozen oysters - 1/2 nurumbega and 1/2 rough waters (New England) creamy and briny fresh and chilled. Paired well with the Jozen sake Salmon crudo - cream fraich, homemade bread crumbs, herbs. Melts in your mouth. Shrimp tacos - perfect to share, fried. Loaded with cabbage. Baby gem wedge - Manchester, pickled onion, cilantro, sourdough bread crumbs, ranch dressing. Eat your veggies. Stuffed pasta - housemade. Crab, lemon butter sauce, salsa macha, pea tendrils. Amazing. Finished off with a creamsicle cheesecake - Basque, with fresh orange, vanilla, citrus icing paired with espresso. Definitely an homage to our childhood, getting a creamsicle bar from the ice cream truck. So we felt satisfied after our little feast. Loved the chill music streaming in the restaurant. There are both indoor and outdoor seatings. I love the bar, just because I feel it is more intimate and easier to have conversation. Cheers!

Ali I.

Oysters were really good. Will be back on a Monday for their half off oysters deal. Salmon crudo - salmon itself was good quality. The creme fraiche was good but just different and not something I'd expect with salmon. Needed acidity so we added some lemon. Prob would not order again. Girls dinner - Caesar salad and fries were good. Decent portion. I did not have the wine it came with but my bf said it was not good. Nice huge glass of iced tea. Overall a cute place. Service was a bit slow. Will be back on a Monday!

Angeline N.

My friend and I were walking along 2nd street looking for dessert and she had just mentioned loving toffee. We walked by and saw they had a butter toffee cake and knew this would be our next stop! We just wanted dessert because we had dinner already but we both loved oysters and ended up getting a dozen. They were big, full of brine, and very delicious and savory. They were less creamy than I would like but still good! I tried one of the oysters Liv's style. I didn't really care for it much for the extra price because I love just a good ol oyster. For dessert, we of course got the butter toffee cake and another orange cake. I forgot what it was called exactly but it was their special for the night and was supposed to be like an orange creamsicle. Both were beautifully plated and delicious! The quality was amazing but they were both a bit too sweet that I got sick of it pretty easily. The inside was dimly lit and the vibes felt really elegant! It's a perfect spot for a date. It's definitely on the higher end pricing wise but I'd consider coming back when I'm rich and famous to try the rest of their menu

Michelle L.

liv's exceeded my expectations!! def glad we made rez here. gosh what a beautiful space and they have a pet friendly patio! my friend and i met here for our quarterly brunch. we had so much to catch up on so thankful we were not rushed or there was a time limit. everything on the menu sounded so delish. we order a few plates to share: CHARGRILLED OYSTERS...$24 CRISPY CALAMARI..S17 SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP...S28 ROSEMARY BONE MARROW & OYSTERS...$32 FISH & CHIPS...S24 LOBSTER ROLL...$38 i didnt have any of the oysters but i heard they were really tasty! everything else!!! 10/10. service was so amazing. friendly, inviting and casual. def will be back soon bc that lobster roll and spicy garlic shrimp were delicious!! parking: on 2nd. metered street parking or lots. or you can find parking along the residential streets

Crystal G.

I came here for the oysters and happy hour. That's literally what I searched on Yelp. The happy hour items I tried, I liked. Service was friendly and it was a nice day to sit out on the patio. I'd go back!

Sherwyn H.

I gotta say, one of the best seafood platters I've had in a while. And had an option of caviar to add. Oysters here tasted fresh and their crudo was amazing. I went ahead and topped the crudo off with a small hit of caviar, so good! I topped the oysters with caviar as well , why not lol We came on an Easter Sunday so it wasn't crowded at all. But I can see this place being a packed house especially during the summer. Their crab ravioli dish was soooo good, I'd recommend ordering that dish if you are in the mood for pasta. Definitely a place I'm coming back to when I'm in the area . There is Meter parking around the restaurant and down the block, be patient , people are always coming and leaving in that area.

Kimberly B.

I have bookmarked this place for over a year and finally got to stop by while staying the weekend in seal beach area. It's such a cute and cozy little place and definitely has good vibes. Food was delicious but I have to say I feel bad knowing they don't have enough help in the kitchen. It was Easter Sunday and it was busy that weekend especially around the nice areas. Our food took longer than expected but I totally understand why. Service was so nice and they apologized so you couldn't be too upset about it. We ordered the seafood lovers platter - which came with 10 oysters, salmon Crudo, and 4 prawns and we added caviar. Everything on this platter was fresh & definitely great quality and flavors. I loved the salmon Crudo! 2nd order was the stuffed pasta - which was a ravioli with stuffed crab made in house with a cream sauce which was delicious!!! The menu is a great menu with alot of my fav kind of food. Definitely will be back soon!

Tuan N.

Liv's is the kind of place you almost don't want to tell people about... but here we are. I went on a Sunday with a reservation (pro tip: do that while you still can), and it already has that "this place is about to blow up and I'll never get a table again" energy. Let's talk food--because wow. The lobster roll shows up like it knows it's the main character. Packed, buttery, and not playing games. No filler, just straight-up "yes, this is why you ordered me." The calamari? Dangerously good. Light, crispy, not greasy--basically the kind of plate where you say "just one more" about 12 times. Then the Nashville fried fish comes in hot--literally. Crispy, spicy, and bold, but not trying to ruin your life. Just enough heat to keep things interesting and make you reach for another bite like you didn't just say "okay I'm full." And the spicy garlic shrimp... listen, this one might start a fight at the table. Garlicky, a little spicy, and way too easy to keep eating. You'll be thinking about it later like it owes you money. If you love oysters and bone marrow--don't overthink it, just get them. Trust. Everything just works. Nothing feels overcomplicated, just really good food that knows what it's doing. Service is smooth, friendly, and keeps things moving--which is great because you'll want to focus on eating, not waiting. Bottom line: go now. Not next week, not "I'll save it." Go before Liv's blows up and you're outside wondering why you didn't listen to this review.

Emily V.

5/5 Caesar Salad: great portion size, a little more lemony than anchovy forward flavor wise but still definitely hits the spot. The sourdough bread crumbs were crispy and gave a great crunch 4/5 Chargrilled Oysters: I prefer oysters this way over eating them raw. I wish it was a serving of 6 instead of 4. Only docking a star because while the flavor and cheese were amazing it's wasn't as "charred" as I'm used to it's definitely more creamy because of the cheese but again the flavors were amazing I was just expecting a little crisp. There's hot sauce but it's not spicy (to me that was a good thing) I'm not the best with spicy. 5/5 seasonal Arnold palmer. Mine was pomegranate lemonade and tropical iced tea. Served in a large mason jar. The portion was great considering usually places like this give you a small glass for lemonade or iced tea. 5/5 ambiance. Indoor, outdoor and bar seating is available. There was plenty of seating when I went. The bathroom you do have to walk through the kitchen. A little jarring but everything looked clean and the staff was friendly. What was also really cute when they give you the check, they give you a postcard to fill out and they will send it for you. 3/5 parking. Obviously not the restaurants fault. Metered parking every day of the week (it's Long Beach) and it's $6 for two hours and can get pretty packed so make sure you allow for parking time.

Susan S.

I came for their Monday Happy Hour Oyster deal. I also got a Caesar salad, which was great. The service was attentive and helpful with suggestions. It's a great place for a date.

Yassi G.

Had a great experience here. Came on a Thursday evening and sat at the bar. There was no one else inside, only a couple of tables occupied outside on the patio. They also had the stroll and savor event going on on 2nd street that night so that might be why it was dead. Our waitress was attentive and quick with the service. We ordered oysters and they were delicious. I'm really picky when it comes to oysters too lol. Bread and butter was soooo good I dunno what they put in that butter but my goodness. I also got the lobster roll - simple, hearty, buttery! the fries were bomb too. The seafood tasted fresh and clean. They only have beer and wine so I opted for a glass of Sauvignon blanc. Kinda wish they had cocktails but I understand! Thanks for a tasty experience.

Van D.

Oysters and caviar? What a luxury! When I came across Liv's on Yelp, I immediately sent it to my boyfriend so we could go on our next date outing. Liv's is in Long Beach near Naple's Island. There's a lot of businesses in the area. From what we saw there were a few paid lots, but we got really lucky and found street parking a few blocks away. I made a reservation on Open Table since some reviews mentioned they get busy, but they weren't too busy when we came. We sat at the bar area, and I basically ordered to my heart's delight to make our trek to Long Beach worth it. We were inquiring about their Lover's Platter ($72) compared to their Beach Tower ($120) and decided that the Beach Tower had more substance and variety. It comes with 16 oysters, salmon crudo, bay scallop crudo, lobster salad, 6 prawns, and all the fixins. We also did the Cracks and Caviar ($28) add on. We also got a Lobster Roll ($38) that comes with hand-cut fries. Considering how not-busy they were our order took too long to prepare. There is a 50 minute delay from when we placed our order to when we got our food. One of couples that came AFTER us and ordered AFTER us who sat in the patio came in and ordered the smaller platter and got their order before us. I didn't like that. Also when they were preparing the caviar, they threw in this pile of salt. The girl bumped into it and the salt fell into the caviar and she decided it needed MORE SALT. WTF!! Caviar is already salty. And for such a nice luxury item, I was shocked to see they served it with Ritz Crackers. I understand making blinis would be a lot of work but use a nicer cracker than ritz for caviar please. The oysters they had were Mere Points, Maine and Blish Pints, Massachusetts. I asked if they typically get pacific north west oysters and it doesn't sound like they do. The staff was going on and on about how she really liked them. That's personal preference. The salmon crudo, bay scallop crudo, and lobster salad looked like prepped items they easily plated. It was simple but tasty. The prawns were super huge and had a nice dipping sauce with it. I liked having the tower and everything so I can make my perfect bite with oysters and caviar. The bread for the lobster roll was a little hard and not warm and soft like I'd normally like. The lobster was okay. The butter really makes it better. The fries are hand cut in house. If you like In & Out fries, you'd like these, but they might be soggy to some folks. We happen to like In & Out fries, so it works for us. Definitely a luxurious meal and I like being able to eat that much seafood to my heart's delight but there were a few aspects of execution that was a little disappointing. Not to mention the long wait to get the food. Check it out for yourself to see if your patience will be rewarded.

Stephanie S.

Oyster deals are my weakness! If you want to enjoy half off oysters on Mondays, then you need to head to Liv's in Long Beach! They have a small outer patio area that's dog friendly, and it's perfect for when the weather is warming up. They have a great selection of seafood dishes on their menu that were super fresh and tasty. We got the lobster roll that came with a little gem Caesar salad that I loved, as well as the guajillo clams and scallops in white wine sauce. It's the perfect place to enjoy a bottle of bubbly while enjoying some fresh seafood so definitely recommend stopping by the next time you're in Long Beach.