The food here exceeded my expectations. The ribeye was cooked perfectly with a great sear and was…read moreincredibly tender and flavorful. We also ordered the ube Basque cheesecake, and it was easily one of the best desserts I've had recently--rich, creamy, and not too sweet. Our server, Sergio, made the experience even better. He was friendly, attentive, and gave great recommendations without making us feel rushed. The restaurant has a comfortable atmosphere that's great for date night or dinner with friends. I'll definitely be back, and the cheesecake alone is worth another visit.

DINING While Black…read more The 908 Restaurant Environment 1-5: 5 I really appreciated the ambiance and decor of the space. After enduring weeks of record breaking heat in Long Beach, this was the perfect place to land as the Summer Breeze... Makes Me Feel Fineeee again. A very well but gently lit space that still feels cozy and spacious. The outside gives no indication of how well the inside has been designed. Great for lunch or dinner dates. Noise level was low and there's no feeling of a chaotic restaurant environment. Food/Service 1-5: 4.8 I order the shrimp and lobsters fettuccine, bone marrow as an appetizer. My company ordered the lamb burger. All dishes we beautifully plated; true works of art. Neither of us had any complaints about presentation and creativity. As far as taste and as excited as we were to dig in to our food, the ONLY setback was the lack of seasoning mainly salt. I'm aware that a Chef does their best to meet the expectations of their guest. I'm also aware that meeting everyone's expectations is impossible. To confirm my advice of needing some salt in the food I patrons the restaurant twice, two days in a row. The food needs more salt and I stand solid on that opinion. The service was great and I thanked Mel for taking such great care of us. Mel is a rockstar! Diversity score 1-5: 4 The restaurant definitely appeals to diverse crowds. It reminded of the days I frequented Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster in Harlem, NY. Go again score 1-5: 5, Absolutely. I do hope I don't have to keep bothering the server for salt and pepper.

Good breakfast here. I came on a sunday and got the lumberjack combo with pancakes, bacon,…read moresusasage, hash potatoes and scamble eggs. The slammed with people. About an hour wait to get a table on the weekends. They do have bar seating if you're alone so i would go there. Staff is very nice and have orders organized with the kitchen. I must say the lemonades they make here is some of the BEST i ever had. Get the sunset lemonade, absolutely delicious but expensive at $8 bucks. Soo good i would just come back for that. They also have pies and cookies here Good experience at the pan. Sunset lemonade 10/10 The best i ever had! Get one! The lumberjack plate 8/10

The Pan in Long Beach is always a hit! I've been here a few times, and the staff has always been…read moreattentive, welcoming, and super friendly. I usually order Lupe's Chilaquiles. This time I tried the chorizo with egg whites instead of Asada with egg whites. It wasn't my favorite, but that had nothing to do with how it was cooked or served--it just wasn't for my taste buds. I'll definitely stick to the asada next time! This location is always clean, and I love the decor and overall vibe. Just make sure to get there early because they definitely get busy! Always a solid breakfast spot in LB.

Finally made it out and they are about to close. :(…read more It was very busy when we arrived and we had to wait about 20 minutes, but after being seated, everything was smooth. Trying several items on the menu provided us a nice sampling of what they have to offer. We enjoyed everything we ordered. My favorite was probably the Brussel sprouts as they were cooked to perfection and not sweet like most restaurants serve them. A close 2nd was the chicken parmesan served over zucchini noodles. The final item ordered was a mushroom pasta with shrimp. The shrimp were fantastic with a light char and perfect flavoring. The pasta was good. It was a bit to spicy for me with the chili oil so I only had a small portion. The inside is simple yet inviting with an open layout. They seemed a bit short staffed, but every one was hustling and honestly we were well taken care of. Sad I won't have another opportunity to try more of the menu, but grateful to squeeze in this visit before they close in about a week.

I dined here with my mother. I booked for 6 but was a bit late. The hostess was very nice and…read moreaccommodating; we felt welcomed. The restaurant was busy with constant traffic, however I didn't feel rushed. We ordered calamari, house bread and mozzarella balls. The calamari was crispy, Cajun and delicious we really enjoyed the fried lemon slices! The mozzarella balls we're good but the house bread was a stand out! It's warm, flaky,savory and the tomato chili fenell butter complemented very well. For entrees we ordered the grilled branzino, short rib Agnotolli and the truffle pesto lasagna. The Branzino was perfect and the chili crunch herb salad was amazing. The short rib agnotolli was very savory and I loved the robiola bosina. The lasagna was very good and cheesy.

Urbane Cafe, From the moment you step inside, the ambiance…read moreis warm, inviting, and full of such a positive energy. The staff (Yvette, Zach, Sarah, Brandon) are wonderful, as they truly make the experience by being friendly, attentive, and showing genuine level of care. Management (Anthony) always goes above and beyond, he greets everyone that walks thru those doors BUT what I love the most is that he has customers that come in all day, every day but he knows and makes my all-time favorite drink, the WATERMELON LEMONADE! Seriously, that watermelon lemonade is a crime because it is THAT good! It's refreshing, delicious, and completely addictive. I honestly look forward to it every time I visit - seasonal - say what - make that permanent! Regarding their service, they're quick without sacrificing quality. Even when things are busy, the team keeps everything moving efficiently while still giving you that warm, personal customer service and this means a lot when you only have a 30 min lunch. The food, fresh and clearly made with care. The chicken enchilada soup... D...licious! But let's talk about those fresh cookies... OMG! They are absolutely to die for. Fresh, soft, delicious, and dangerously irresistible. They're the kind of cookies where you tell yourself you'll save one for later... and then somehow they're all gone. Between the incredible food, warm ambiance, genuinely wonderful staff, lightning-fast service, heavenly cookies, and Anthony's unforgettable watermelon lemonade, Urbane Cafe has truly become a fav. You can feel the pride and care the team puts into what they do, and it makes every visit feel special. Thank you, Urbane Cafe, for consistently making your clients feel valued and Anthony, appreciate you for making my ultimate favorite watermelon lemonade drink! Saude!

Food: C+. It was good, nothing to write home about. I think the ahi bowl was better than my special…read moresteak bowl. Service: C. Ordinary. Nothing special. Ambiance: B+. Nice quiet place to grab a quick fancier fast lunch. It was clean for sure! Dietitian Dorothy's Tip: Get one of your 5 servings of fish per week by ordering their ahi bowl.

I've been here twice for dinner and loved it both times! I even chose this spot for my husbands…read morebirthday dinner with about 20 friends, and it was perfect. The staff is always so friendly and helpful. They know the menu really well, give great recommendations, and even suggest good wines to pair with your food. The food is honestly amazing. Their burgers are so delicious, our friends would not stop talking about them. The ahi tastes super fresh, and the bread and butter is also fluffy and sooo tasty! Even with a big group, they handled everything smoothly and were very accommodating with any food modifications. Our friends also loved the atmosphere, music, and overall vibe. It was such a great experience. I definitely recommend this place for a casual dinner or a special occasion!

From the owner: A natural wine bar and California bistro focused on community. A space filled with innovative yet…read morecomforting bites and low-intervention wine with an abundance of wine offerings that change on a seasonal basis. Perhaps something is playing on vinyl perhaps a DJ is curating world sounds. A true hub for culture and connection. Visit us at Sala by day or here at Cuevita by night.

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!

There were four in our party Wednesday evening. Two of us ordered Fish and Chips which were fresh…read moreand generous potions. The other two in our party ordered beef Sliders and Ahi Poké. They both enjoyed their meals. Happy hour drink specials were very reasonably priced. Good ambiance but a bit noisy in the bar during happy hour. Otherwise, we'll go again for sure!!!

Knolls is great! Our server Miles was very attentive. Food was delicious, service was excellent and…read morethe ambiance was perfect for our family. My two girls shared the fettuccini Alfredo and kids drinks are only $1 each. Highly recommend!

The menu here is unique because not many places have what they offer. It seems to be a newer…read moreestablishment so I felt that the service wasn't the best. We ordered and the gentleman was kind during ordering but I can tell he was learning his way around. That's fine. Once we sat down, we noticed the owner's family/friends came to eat and greet them so it felt that the service to us lessened. We waited awhile to receive our food even though we arrived before them, and I asked for a to-go container and it took them several minutes until I had to remind them. My suggestion is for them to find the flow of how to balance the front register and the tables. Maybe add another person to serve? The food, though, it was good. Well seasoned and great portions. You could probably share if you wanted to. My husband and I ordered chicken chilaquiles and the waffle plate. The waffle was okay. The chilaquiles were bomb! I would get this plate again.

This new place just opened up in NLBC. It's a little tucked away but don't let that fool you. We…read moreall shared chili cheese fries, a burger and Zuchinni fries. All were so good and just how I like them. Love a good thin Zuchinni with good ranch. I'll definitely be back to try other items. Don't forget to support new small businesses so they can stay around.

The food is super good. It combines Asian and European flavors together to create a fusion. The…read morefood has great seasoning and sauces, the steaks are always juicy, the fish is always cooked to perfection, and their noodle are delicious, it's a perfect balance of Asian and European taste. The service is fantastic. The servers are always on top of it. Often coming around to check up on customers. The chef even comes out from time to time to talk with guests! Lastly the ambiance is great. The lighting is really nice, it's dark but not too dark. There nice painting on the walls. There also some nice music that creates the perfect vibe for a nice fancy dinner.

First of all the food is amazing. Richard does a great job every single time we're there. The…read moreRibeye steak is always cooked to perfection and the Chilean Sea bass, one of my favorites just melts in your mouth. Plus, they always have great wine to go with whatever you pick. This place is perfect for a romantic dinner or to celebrate a birthday with family and friends. I've been recommending Arte Cafe to my friends and they're loving it.

-Great service from the baristas -Reasonable prices…read more-Loved my iced white mocha 1/2 sweetened and butter croissant w/ cream cheese

Good spot to study - spacious inside…read more- has WiFi "used my own hot spot" - AC - Staff is nice - parking lot is easy to park