Service was great! Food was great! My summer salad was very tasty and I loved that it had cherries and a yummy yogurt dressing. They accommodated a large group (there were 14 of us with children) and were very attentive and the French fries came out fast for the kids. Music was great and I was dancing and bobbing my head to it. Only issue I had was that everyone else got their food at the same time except for me. I inquired about it and then continued to wait. I had to wait for it, for some time, and it was just a salad. I think they forgot about me. It was awkward since everyone was waiting for me to get my salad to start eating. I'll come back for that summer salad. And until then I'll be dreaming about that yogurt lemon dressing. read more

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So confused by these 4/5 star reviews. Came here with high expectations based off the reviews and photos of the food. My friends and I came in around 7:45-50pm we were the only table there besides one other table who left a few minutes after we sat down yet the service and food were awful. Two stars are ONLY for the oysters that were good. During non social/happy hours you have to pay for oysters INDIVIDUALLY which ends up being crazy expensive. Along with the oysters, we ordered a tartare, bread and butter and a salad. Let's talk about the service, again we were the ONLY table dining here yet it took 18mins for our bread and butter to come out. This should've came out with our badly made drinks. The fact that it was just 4 slices of sourdough with a little side of butter and took forever was just ridiculous. I had to stop myself from laughing the second the server brought it out. Then I ordered the salmon tartare. It was NOT a tartare. Everything on the plate was everything that belongs on a lox bagel. The salmon was not fresh and it was super salty. Badly cured. Everything on the plate was SUPER salty I had to keep drinking so much water. I don't recommend this dish at all. We ran out of water and our server Vanessa said she would bring back some more but she never did and we had to ask someone else who "didn't know where/what Vanessa was doing" a curly haired male had said. She was very absent during our whole time there. Such bad service for being the ONLY table at the restaurant the whole time we were there. Another table didn't show up until the end of our meal and they even had to go inside to find Vanessa to put in their order since she was so absent. Anyway, this place's social hour might be worth it to some but other than that, huge rip off and awful food/service. Won't be back. read more

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I have walked past this place several times on second street and always wanted to try it. I am not a big fan of oysters but if course they have several other items on their menu. I did some research and they used to have a steak frites with peppercorn sauce but it has been discontinued. However they had what they called social hour where they were serving small bites for a reduced price. We went with fish and chips and hot fish sliders. It was absolutely delicious and they had very generous portions of fries... too much in my opinion but I guess better than too little. However they could reduce the amount of fries with 1/3 and that would make the dish better presented and they could save some money and waste. It is a very cool place with nice and trendy ambiance and we will definitely come back and try more things on the menu. read more

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I would like to start off by saying that we took the food to go. The service was friendly, and they answered my questions. It was a small restaurant and nicely decorated. Now, the food was not good. My son ordered the spicy garlic for $28. We also ordered 2 clam chowder, $14 each. When we got home, the order of shrimp was only 5 pieces. Total! That's it. My son said that there was no flavor whatsoever. Horrible and unacceptable. Not only was it pricey, but it wasn't even worth it. The clam chowder was also dismal. It was watery and had absolutely no flavor. It tasted like peppered water. What the actual? For the cost of this food, this is completely unacceptable. We could have gone to a local dive restaurant, gotten twice the amount of food for half the price. NEVER coming back here. read more

Liv's - To go clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This was a fantastic lil brunch spot. It's right by the water, but on a fun street. Parking was pretty easy, since there are lots of neighborhood streets. One friend had a difficult time finding a spot, but the rest of us found parking easily! There are heaters on the patio, so it's not too cold. There were cute decorations around. When I went to use the restroom, I did see the inside as a cute and more intimate space. Cozy!! The food was solidly delicious!! All really standard seafood brunch fare! Everything was great!! The drinks were adorable! Our server was kind enough to make us mock tails in fun glasses, as two of us were drinking and two of us were not. If you are looking for a great brunch spot, come here! We came on a random Saturday at noon and there was no wait. After we were eating, more seats were filled. So noon is a good time! read more

This is my review for their speciality prix fixe experience. My husband made reservations for us here for Valentine's day. I'm glad he did because all those who didn't have reservations had to wait and sit outside. Our table was ready for us when we arrived. I went with the prix fixe menu but but my husband was glad to hear he didn't have to order from it as well. My menu was a 5 course meal. It included a potato coquette with caviar to start. The second course was a delicious salad with some bomb buttermilk vinaigrette. It was so good. The their course was their braised octopus which was so satisfying. For the main course, I got a choice between the swordfish or the pork tenderloin. Since Liv's is a seafood restaurant I went with their swordfish and it did not disappoint. The fish was topped with a nice argula salad. It was so tasty. To end I got their chocolate ganache brownie that was served with their vanilla bean ice cream. YUM! Oh and the wine I got there was really good and went well with everything. My husband got some crudo, jumbo shrimps, and oysters. All of which he loved. We both were really pleasantly happy with our food and our dinner turned out much better than we expected. Service was also great. They were really attentive and knowledgable. The inside of this place is small but it's nice and has an intimate vibe to it. It's great to grab a drink with friends or for a date night. I cannot wait to come back to try all their other dishes. I highly recommend if you enjoy seafood. read more

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My bf and I have been eyeing this place for awhile and wanted something different to try other than Roe which is down the street. At Liv's we didn't get that wow factor and the food was underwhelming. I ordered the Guajillo clams & scallops and thought the fennel took over the flavor of the broth it's in. Normally when you get a "steamers" dish you crave the broth and love dunking the break but the broth was not buttery or savory and the scallops lacked any flavor at all. My bf got the Tom Kha Mussels which I enjoyed a lot better but the dish was so sweet that the broth was overpowering and then it was followed by spice. I didnt mind the spice it was more of the sweetness that bothered me. The service was okay, the waiters were friendly but the food took awhile to come out. The best thing from our experience was the cool postcard they gave us of the restaurant which really highlights the outside of the restaurant. read more

Great prices and portions. Ended up getting the lobster roll and poke and both were delicious. Patio seating was such a great choice (fly fans available) and we saw they recently added umbrellas to help with the sun outside. Staff was quick and friendly. read more

Liv's - 1/2 Dozen Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

I had been wanting to try Liv's for a little while, a super cute restaurant that looked like it was known for oysters. I had heard about the fried oyster Caesar which enticed me the most. When perusing the menu online, I did notice that it seemed kind of pricey so I wanted to come during social hour. I made a reservation online and when we first arrived (5pm on a Friday) it was pretty empty, but quickly started filling up as it got closer to 6pm. Our waitress was really nice, helpful, and attentive. We started off with a bottle of champagne from the social hour menu and some raw oysters. Their oysters are really good!! Great quality and definitely worth the social hour price, they even have a 3 oyster and a beer deal for $11! Other than that, I would say this place is better for a date or small group because portions are small for the price. During social hour, it's cheaper but also for social hour sized portions so you're getting less food anyway. Overall, really cute place! I would come back for oysters and the fried oyster Caesar but everything else I think could be found for a cheaper price and bigger portions. read more

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A few months back I started a new job. I knew exactly what I would reward myself with - an epic seafood tower. Livs had been on my list for a long time, and now was my chance! Seafood tower was excellent, every bite was fresh and so flavorful. I usually hate bay scallops but even the Peruvian bay scallops were delicious! Service was great and I'll certainly return the next time I'm looking to splurge. read more

Liv's - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

The food here is amazing! Calamari: So delicious! 10/10 very well breaded and the dipping sauces were so great. Caesar salad w/ fried oysters: 10/10 the caesar could use a little more dressing but it's perfect lettuce cut, the shredded cheese was chefs kiss! Not a huge fan of the fried oysters but also not an oyster fanatic. Nashville hot fish: AMAZING! So good- we were debating between the chowder and this... get the Nashville fish!! You can also do the seaside fries which are the fries with the chowder which was perfect!! Very much recommend this it's a way of getting just a little chowder but still the fish, which is more filling. Orange olive cake: 10/10 INSANE and bursting with flavor but still so light, it was perfect and delicious... a favorite! The cake was also still so moist just- chefs kiss read more

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Best. Oysters. In. SoCal. Liv's always has a fresh selection and their dinner menu doesn't miss. Our fave neighborhood spot! read more

The food was delicious!!!! The service was amazing!!!! The ambience was on point. I'll most definitely will be there again

Great service! Fantastic waitress! Friendly cheerful & very helpful. For a Special celebration, if Great. Don't know that I could afford very often. Butter Toffee Cake (I think that's what it was called) was FABULOUS read more

We had the lobster bisque, calamari, garlic shrimp, clams and burger. We enjoyed all of it. We wiped the sauce off the plate with of the garlic shrimp with their bread and refrained from buying another one since we had ordered a good amount of food. The portion size was perfect. The service was good. The restaurant was a perfect place to go to have nice conversation with your friends; music was just enough so you can hear it but it was low enough that you can hear the people your talking to. A great place for a date! We would go here again! read more

This is my second time trying out this place and they have got their seafood standard right! They have amazing quality of seafood and you can tell how fresh it is. We tried multiple different things. All fresh oysters were amazing and full of flavors. Thai style mussels were mind blowing - absolutely delicious and they got the sauce to the point. Out of all the dishes we ordered garlic shrimp had my spot light! Very garlicy, paprika, and the sauce - Simply WOW! We ordered bread on the side just to dip it in Tom Kha sauce and butter garlic sauce of shrimp. We will be coming back to try different food and yes I highly recommend this place. read more

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Really fresh seafood! We had the lovers platter to start, we also had the Nashville fried fish, wow so tender and flaky! Service was great and prices were reasonable. read more

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Incredible service! The best East Coast Oysters (mostly from Canada #represent). The salmon appetizer was unique and so fresh! We loved their Gem Caesar Salad and will definitely be back for their Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut!!!! It was so fresh, flakey and not over cooked. All around wonderful flavor! I was not a big fan of their Affogoto (I don't love espresso that has a citrus/sour zing!), nor of their olive oil almond bread/cake as it didn't taste like olive oil - but the berry sauce with it was so yummy! We will definitely be back for oysters, salad and their halibut!!! *** they do not have cocktails, only wine and beer, plus drinks made with wine and vermouth. read more

Liv's - Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut + Sparkling Rosé - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Cute small spot on 2nd Street. We came on a Sunday afternoon and luckily we got sat outside. It was such a nice day for seafood and beer. We ordered a dozen of oysters and some caviar, it was the perfect appetizer. For my dish I had the scallops and clams. The clams were really flavorful but the scallops didn't absorb too much of the flavor. It was still good and went well with the toasted sourdough bread. Ended our meal with the toffee cake. The seafood was fresh. My only complaint is they did take a while to bring our food out. Other than that the food and service was great. read more

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We were in Long Beach on a Saturday afternoon. We were headed to Belmont Shores when my husband mentioned he was craving oysters. Of course, my first move was to check out places on Yelp and that's how we found Liv's. So grateful! Surpassed our expectations and it's our new go-to oyster spot in the area. We arrived early afternoon on a Saturday and were lucky enough to get a table on the patio right away. Service was fantastic. Friendly and very attentive. She was also very knowledgable of the menu and the different types of oysters. We started with a dozen oysters. I like that you can choose a few of each and get a good sampling of what they have that day. We also chose to try to "Liv" style with creme fraiche, caviar and chives which were delicious. I don't think I could have eaten a whole dozen Live style because they were pretty rich, but great for a couple. We paired our oysters with a nice chablis and it was perfect. We also started with the bread and butter--wow that butter was delicious! Everything hit the spot on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. We were meeting with friends at the beach, so we could stay and try other things on the menu, but everything sounded great, so we'll definitely be back. I couldn't recommend this place enough, especially if you're looking for fresh oysters and wine. Cheers! read more

Liv's - A few of each, please! - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

Nice ambiance, food was just ok in my opinion. But I did just come back from Japan and we know what level Japan puts their food . Friendly service. Were missing scallops in our order and they graciously gave a new order with scallops in it. Tried the Wagyu burger, Cesar salad, scallops and clams. read more

We were greeted and seated promptly -- indoors for those without a reservation, it seems. (There are several tables inside and out, typically for parties of four or less.) Our server was helpful and patient as we went from a la carte starters and entrees to the Beach Tower - a very nice sampling of everything we were going to share anyway. The Beach Tower: My favorite was the Lobster Salad (on Ritz crackers,) followed by the Salmon Crudo. The crudo vinaigrettes were both a tad overpowering and drowned out the flavor of the seafood, IMO. Perhaps, that's just crudo. The prawns were tasty, bold spicy, but a little hard to shell and eat. For dessert, the Toffee Butter Cake was okay. The brownie-like cake was sitting in a pool of tasty toffee butter. And for some reason, the vanilla bean was nearly melted - so it was more like whipped cream. Unique selection of beer and wine, too. Street parking is at a premium here if you aren't willing and able to go for a nice stroll before and after your meal. read more

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Been wanting to try Liv's for forever, and the wait was definitely worthwhile. Located on 2nd street, Liv's is tucked away like a little hidden gem. It's interior is cozy, laidback, and intimate. They have a limited menu with wine and beer offerings. We tried a half dozen oysters, which are 50% off on mondays. They tasted fresh and delicious. The vinegar sauce was my favorite add-on. We also ordered the lobster carbonara and chowder bowl. The lobster carbonara was a bit salty but not terrible. The noodles were thick and chewy. The chowder bowl was delicious. So rich, creamy, and filled with little bites of seafood and pieces of lobster. Portions are a bit small, so the bread helped fill us up. Will definitely be back! read more

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Man what a let down! My husband and I came here after seeing an instagram post/video about Liv's. The video featured the lobster roll with hot butter. Since my husband and I are seafood lovers, we knew we had to come. We ordered a lobster roll and to our surprise they brought out a cold lobster roll and we were informed that the menu changes often and that the warm lobster roll is no longer on the menu. We didn't come for a cold lobster roll. What I got was a dry lobster roll bun, very little lobster with an abundance of celery. Celery on a lobster roll?!? And more celery than lobster?!? Was not a fan at all. It was not worth $35. The hand cut fries were good though. Definitely won't be back especially since I don't know what's going to be on the menu when I come. read more

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I came here tonight around 5:30-6pm only 3 or 4 other tables not even half full, got seated by the lady that said she would be taking care of me but that was false. I sat there for half an hour as they cut menus and tried looking up and getting service and nothing...after waiting over half an hour I just politely walked out and she said sorry and I said no you are busy I just wanted a good wine and Oysters...and good service. I worked 6 days a week the last 2 weeks and this was my treat. Thanks. read more

Had a late lunch at Liv's on Sunday. It was delicious! We had the Lover's Platter with caviar and the lobster roll. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Would eat here again in a heartbeat! read more

530pm stop for some oysters, first time here -- very fresh and clean. i should've reserved an outside seat it was a beautiful day for the patio. waitresses were kind and attentive (felt a tad rushed when they kept mistakenly taking our utensil and plates while we were waiting for more). will be back for another social hour or 1/2 off raw mondays! read more

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Food was good. Place was nice & clean. I went with a friend. We sat at the bar. We were there for around an hour. We ordered two glasses of red wine and oysters to share. Our total bill was $76. Only real critique ironically was that we were asked too many times if we wanted anything else - I'm all about checking in but it was quite excessive since our drinks were still half full most of the time I just wanted to sit for an appropriate time quietly and enjoy the place. We could not do that. It was uncomfortable being asked every few minutes if we were going to order more. I get checking in. We were obviously not requesting help, not after the first or the second time we declined. read more

This spot is a dream if you love oysters--especially on Mondays when they're discounted! What started as a go-to for oysters and Waylan wine (highly recommend) turned into us exploring more of the menu, and the tom kha mussels are a standout. The atmosphere is charming, both indoors and out, and the staff is consistently friendly and accommodating. As someone who's gluten- and dairy-free, I've always felt comfortable dining here. It's easily one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants! read more

Liv's - Full Dozen oysters - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

Liv's, we love you! Since Liv's soft opening, my friends and I have been coming here either for oyster Monday, Social Hour, or simply as a comfort meal on 2nd street. Surprisingly there has never been a wait here even when other restaurants have 1-2 hour waits, I'm not sure why but this place definitely needs more hype! The oysters here are DELICIOUS, 10/10. Love the condiments that come with it. We always get at least one of each to try since the OOTD changes constantly and you can really taste the difference between the different types. I'm pretty sure we have tried 80% of the menu (have missed some since it's seasonal) and I think everything has been fantastic: lobster roll, cioppino, fish & chips, lobster carbonara, seafood chowder bowl, salmon crudo, scallop crudo, steamed clams, fried oyster caesar, blue crab roll, and fried chicken sandwich (special), and their desserts! My favorites are: seafood chowder, the crudos, steamed clams, and cioppino. Always need to get more bread to soak up the broth from steamed clams and cioppino. Back during their soft opening, we were able to bring our own beer + wine, which was so much fun. Their been + wine selection now is great. Highly recommend their makku rice beer (passionfruit) and japanese lager if still available. Service here has always been amazing. Attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. Ambiance is cute, cozy and perfect for a date night or dinner with friends. Located towards the end of 2nd street near the bridge, parking is street parking and not as busy as the more central areas of 2nd street. Come for fresh oysters, seafood dishes, and great atmosphere/service! read more

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Food was really good and the place itself is super cute -- perfect for grabbing lunch with the girls. Only downside is that the cell connection inside isn't great in certain spots, and even though they have a "guest WiFi," the staff said they don't share the password, which was a little frustrating. Customer service was okay -- our server seemed kind of checked out or upset with life, which took away from the vibe a bit. Overall though, the food and atmosphere made it worth the visit. read more

Liv's - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

Maybe my expectations were too high after reading the raving reviews. Food was OK. Fries were extremely salty and we brought it to the writer's attention and his response? "We tend to put a lot of seasoning on our food". Fries were extremely salty so we left 90% of it untouched. No comment from the waiter about it. Cesar salad was good but had 4 small fried oysters - almost looked like bits of oysters - for extra $9. Seafood chowder was good and the bread bowl was good too but $20 for that size seems too high. Stout was good. This relatively small, simple meal for 2 cost over $100, after tax & tip. Not impressed with food or service for that price. Probably won't go back. read more

Liv's - Stout beer - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Great food and service. The oysters and garlic shrimp are the best items on the menu! It is usually easy to get a seat. We will be returning. read more

Liv's - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

Happened to catch HH. Really good Korean beer with a fried oyster Ceasar salad (dressing was beautiful), a half dz oysters, and the Nashville Hot Fish with fries. The staff, food, service, decor were wonderful. The recommendations I was given were spot on. I hope they continue to do well and serve great food. read more

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**MENU ATTACHED AS OF 12/12/22 There's 50% off oysters after 4PM on Mondays!!! Love love this place. Fresh seafood for sure. We preferred the kusshi oysters over beausoleil--just try all the flavors and then order more as you go! MUST GET: -oysters duh -caviar service! Tastes soooo good on the oysters or with the crackers provided OTHER DELICIOUSNESS: -lobster carbonara: 8/10 helped us fill up but it is a small portion for what it's worth. Still delicious! -salmon poke: 9/10 delicious and fresh, but would spend the money on oysters next time! AMBIANCE: Great date night. It was only us on a Monday at 4PM--definitely thought it would be more busy but we're not complaining! OVERALL The service was great, the food was great, and the 50% off oysters deal is amazinggg. Parking's tricky but not impossible--gotta find street behind the restaurant. read more

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New find in Belmont Shore, a cute little seafood restaurant, friendly service and fresh seafood menu. The Oysters are fresh , fish and lobster roll are great as well. Good portion for the price. read more

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If you're looking for the freshest and most succulent oysters in Long Beach, set your anchors down right here. I should never judge a place simply by portion size, but I have to admit that I was surprised by how small the portions were. Quality trumps quantity. . . to a point. Service was great but nothing spectacular. They have a real patio, in addition to the bar, that's not a haphazard sidewalk conversion during the pandemic. read more

Liv's - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

Great food and service! Don't forget to get the toffee butter cake! Love the intimate and cozy ambiance, too! read more

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This place is super fire! The food inside is really great. A very small hole in the wall place but is very busy and the place is super tasty. Service was good, you walk through the kitchen to use the bathroom and it's nice Becuase you can see the operation. The lobster roll was probably an 8/10 Calamari 8/10 Mussels 9/10 Fried fish 9/10 Oysters 8/10 very fresh but the caviar style was salty read more

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Kusshi oysters! Social Hour/Happy Hour Wed & Thurs 4pm-9pm. Came for a weekday bday dinner and it was great! Great vibes, nice staff, fresh seafood. Their raw -- oysters, scallop crudo, salmon crudo, and summer salad were my favorites! (Shoutout to @LosAngelesFoodieGirl on great HH tip!) As of 8/18/22, Social Hour/Happy Hour Wednesday-Thursday 4pm-9pm. - Drinks: $3off any wine glass, $2off beer, $10off bottle wine. - Food: $5off half dozen oysters, $12 mini crudo, $10 mini oyster caesar, $4 wedge salad, $8 mini seaside fries, $10 mini fish & chips. 2hour meter parking near by is free after 7pm. Furbaby friendly outdoor patio. Restroom was an awkward stroll thru their kitchen but accessible...just be careful not to bump into any servers coming out with food. read more