stinkin is a place i've gone to many's times. many locations, sooo much shrimp. since moving to…read morelong beach, the lakewood location has been so great. recently they updated the look of their menu and it's a great lil change. the servers are always so kind, and are very attentive to their guests. all that to say is i'll definitely be coming back here for as long as i can.

Respectably tasty and worthy of a bib. The biggest difference between this spot and its…read morecompetitors? The sauce in the bag felt a bit... watered down like it went for a swim before meeting the seafood. For a party of four, we ordered: SHRIMP LOVER COMBO, LOBSTER ROLL, SIDE OF RICE, BASKET OF SEASONED FRIES, AND MAD DOG XXX SAUCE on the side. Portion-wise, we left comfortably full and only slightly questioning our life choices. The Shrimp Lover Combo can't be modified. We chose Stinkin' Special and Spicy, which came with a plastic glove so you can dig in like a civilized gremlin. The Stinkin' Special was a generous blasts of Old Bay and enough garlic to ward off vampires. The Mad Dog sauce wasn't shock-your-soul spicy, but it definitely lingered. I was still feeling its friendly burn hours later and well into the evening. The LOBSTER ROLLL was tasty but fleeting. It's one of those dishes that makes you realize the meal is almost over right when you're hitting peak satisfaction. A little emotional damage there. We wrapped it all up with deep-fried Oreos and ice cream, which was an instant win. Sweet, cooling relief after all that heat. Tip: Sign up to their text newsletter at the restaurant and enjoy a free basket of fries. BTW, their website is down. :(

Service is awesome. The atmosphere is amazing. The food is so delicious. It feels like home.read more

We eat here pretty frequently and always have a great experience! The staff is warm, friendly, and…read morewelcoming--especially Palmy, who always takes great care of us. The Cajun seafood is excellent and, in our opinion, better than other similar places like The Kickin' Crab. What really sets their seafood apart is the basil leaves they add to the sauce. It gives everything an extra layer of flavor that makes it so good and keeps us coming back. They also have Thai food, which is a nice bonus when you want something other than seafood. Portions are good, prices are fair, and the food has been consistently delicious. Definitely one of our favorite spots for Cajun seafood!

Absolutely Phenomenal -- One of My Favorite Restaurants!…read more I cannot rave enough about this restaurant! I have been here more than 50 times, and there is a reason I continue to come back. The food, drinks, service, atmosphere, and location are consistently amazing. The food is always fresh and delicious, with a great menu selection and something for everyone. The drinks are fantastic, the ambiance is beautiful, and the staff is friendly, attentive, and provides excellent service. I have recommended this restaurant to several people and have even brought friends and family from out of town here. They loved it so much that they already want to come back! That says everything. After more than 50 visits, I can confidently say this place continues to deliver. Whether you're looking for great food, amazing drinks, a wonderful atmosphere, or just an overall great dining experience, this restaurant checks every box. If you haven't tried this place yet, you are definitely missing out. Give it a try -- I can almost guarantee you'll be back. I know I will!

I came here salivating with such a craving after browsing Yelp for a great place to eat, which I…read moreusually do when I'm searching for something new to try. I came here for seafood, specifically their Oyster Rockefeller, because I haven't had it in decades. It's one of my all-time favorite dishes, along with foie gras, bone marrow, head cheese, suckling pig, and more. I was happily surprised to discover it's located across the street from my favorite studio, Mr. Inkwell's Classic Tattoo & Piercing. I guess I didn't pay close attention when I mapped out directions--a real downside of relying on GPS these days. I remember when I used to memorize streets, locations, and directions every time I visited a new place or traveled. Anyway, I digress. The place is fancy and spacious, with a market out front, divided into three or four sections: the bar stools right in front of the bar, the bar seating area, the main dining space, and an enclosed patio. The employees all looked experienced and mature, like they had been there for more than a decade. The three hostesses at the front were younger. After looking at the menu, I decided to start with their peach puff pastry topped with vanilla bean ice cream. When a dessert catches my eye, I often prefer to indulge in it first because I might be full afterward. It didn't disappoint. I took my time, savoring every bite. The freshly cut peaches had a nice bite, while the puff pastry was crunchy and flaky, with its very tasty cream. The vanilla bean ice cream was simply delightful. After finishing, I didn't want to spoil the high from such an amazing dessert, so I decided to take the oysters home. It's half a dozen. Presentation-wise, they're a bit underwhelming compared to previous ones I've had. And just so you know, I used to work part-time as a server at an upscale American restaurant at the top of a fancy old hotel in Long Beach, at a well-known authentic Italian pizza place in San Diego, at a small Korean bar in Torrance, at a family-owned Filipino restaurant, and at a Japanese fast-food chain, among others. Even with a full-time 8-5 corporate job, I still worked part-time as a server, dining host, and karaoke hostess. My three favorite pastimes are enjoying delicious food, meeting new people, and discovering new adventures. To continue, my biggest disappointment was that two of the six Oyster Rockefellers didn't contain any oysters at all! It's baffling how that could happen. Usually, Oyster Rockefeller looks bulky with build-up depth from the spinach, cheese, butter, and seasonings on top of the oysters themselves. But these looked dull and bland with a plain flat top. They also weren't that hot. It wasn't really appetizing. Two of them only had the adductor muscle (that round, fleshy part attached to the shell), which I actually love, by the way. So you see, I couldn't be mistaken, as I slurped the oysters only to taste the spinach, cheese, butter, and the little bitty meat muscle I had to scrape a little off the shell with a fork. There were definitely no chewy, soft, and tasty oysters. I hope it was just a simple mishap, especially for an upscale restaurant known for its seafood dishes. Hopefully, a member of management sees and reads this review and takes corrective action to ensure this never happens again. Please note that the usual price for great-tasting Oysters Rockefeller at a well-established restaurant is $30. This place charges $25, which makes me think twice. But then again, some of its dishes are priced a few dollars lower than most, except for the dessert, which costs a few dollars more at $15. However, I still enjoyed it so much that it doesn't matter to me. In life, there are always pros and cons when it comes to overall preferences. It is always up to you to try things yourself and not rely on someone else's opinion, which might prevent you from discovering new things. That said, I am willing to come back to try other dishes that look equally scrumptious and reasonably priced: Toodle-loo, my darling readers. Until next time.

Brought my daughter for her birthday and the food was delicious. We originally had plans to go to…read moreour usual favorite place but I think we've found a new favorite. Definitely must come here and ask for Joseph!

Birthday lunch and it beyond met my expectations, Joseph was welcoming, friendly and super helpful…read more I couldn't have asked for better service.

Had a fantastic evening with Freddy taking care of us. You can tell the store manager and the wait…read morestaffs all really enjoyed their time here. Wagyu and Argentina red shrimp to die for.

From the moment we sat down, Char made our entire experience absolutely incredible. She was hands…read moredown one of the best servers I've had in a long time. She greeted us with such a warm smile and positive energy that immediately made us feel welcome. Throughout our meal, she was attentive, communicative, and genuinely friendly without ever making us feel rushed. Char checked in on us at all the right times, made sure our drinks were always full, answered all of our questions with patience, and gave great recommendations. You could tell she really knew the menu and wanted us to have the best experience possible. Her attention to detail didn't go unnoticed, and she handled everything with such professionalism while still being personable and fun. What really stood out was how much she contributed to the overall atmosphere. She brought such great energy to our table that it genuinely made the entire dining experience more enjoyable. It's rare to come across someone who not only provides outstanding service but also creates such a welcoming and upbeat vibe. She made us feel like valued guests rather than just another table. If you're lucky enough to have Char as your server at Chubby Cattle, you're in for an amazing experience. She goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect, and her kindness, communication, and positive attitude truly set her apart. Employees like Char are a huge reason people come back. Thank you for making our visit so memorable--we'll definitely be returning, and we'll be asking for Char again!

Ok so this place I really expected to be packed bro cause of how good it is and what they have…read morehere. I was very surprised. This day their internet wasn't working which was not good since I wanted to watch the dodger game while we ate. Regardless this place is very good It is however very confusing on how to order. We got the cannonball flavor for our shrimp. Next time I'm gonna get rice to absorb all that seasoning. We got potatoes and corn also the fries with ranch. I recommend this place for sure.

I usually like their service. However, today's service needs improvement. We got our table right…read moreaway. The server came and took our order in an appropriate time. Then came the downside. During our meal time, no one came over to ask how's everything or if we need anything. No one refilled our water and drinks. I had to stand up, walk over to the back and ask for refill... while our waiter was busy chatting with another waitress. After I got the check. Again, no one came to collect the payment. I had to walked to the back again and handed over my payment. Restaurant wasn't packed, service shouldn't be like this.

Really good food and great environment! Service was great, Hugo was our server & did a phenomenal…read morejob!

The ambiance is amazing outside with the lights, comfortable chairs/ couches, and live music! The…read morefood is nice especially the octopus. Really tender and delicious. Service was good as well, shout out to Moises!

This food was absolutely amazing. First, I judge a place almost entirely on how they prepare a…read morepotato, especially their fries (and hash browns, for that matter). These fries were EPIC. Not sure if they had like their own breading or something?...but they were sooooo crunchy on the outside and incredible soft on the inside. And the cheese sauce on the old bay fries wasn't your cheap nacho cheese; it was thick and had a creamy flavor that KILLED it. Their wings were also very crunchy, as were the calamari fries. I especially loved how the calamari was not minced, as I thought it would be so that it could be formed into a fry shape. I think the theme here is crunch. And they found the PERFECT balance between crunch and tender for each food I tried (didn't get the lobster dishes tho because I don't like lobster and I was kind of forced to come here...hahaha).

Omg! We were going up to signal hill to run an errand and found this place on yelp and it was…read morefantastic! Seriously, probably one of the best kept secrets in LB. We had the dinner for 2, two apps, two rolls and a desert. We both had different rolls, the crab cake and sweet waffle fries. The crab cake was very good, and not overly bready. Fries were good too, although I'm a more traditional fry girl. Don't let the shopping center scare you off if you're not familiar with the area. Food was good, service was great and the restaurant was very clean. It's quick service, you order and they bring it to you, or they will come to your table. We are definitely going back, I want to try the tacos next!

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!

By far the best Chinese restaurant in the city of Long Beach. I was told to come here on the advice…read moreof one of my clients. She did not let me down as we walked in and noticed how truly authentic it was going to look. Chinese decor on the walls and boxes of restaurant supples in the corners. Just as it should be. The bonus was that they had a TV showing the NBA Finals when we arrived. Pretty nice touch and in the back of the restaurant so as not to distract everyone. We went with a couple of our favorite dishes to run along and the Chicken Lo Mein was pretty good. Crispy pieces of chicken and soft noodles and veggies to go with it. We chose to get Mongolian Beef and it was absolutely fantastic. Crispy celery, green onions and decent sized pieces of meat in a terrific sauce. I would love to try to replicate that. My wife wanted a shrimp dish so she ordered the honey walnut and it even looked good to me when they brought it. She loves egg rolls, so she got a four piece and said they were pretty good. My biggest wow of the visit was their vegetable fried rice. MY GOD. I dont know what they season or flavor it with, but every fork full of rice that i ate, it was this sense of flavor that reminded me of butter or something else. I really loved the sensation i experienced from this particular dish. I am really curious on what it actually is. I will definitely be ordering out or coming in for Chinese because that reminded of many other places that put out fantastic dishes.

Made my way back to eat my way through the lunch specials…read more I ordered more mainstream dishes this time around and they did not disappoint: -sweet & sour pork ($13.95) -kung pao chicken ($13.95) Each entree comes with white rice, though you can upgrade to fried rice for an additional $2. To be honest, the fried rice was a nice way to break the monotony of just plain ole white rice. I'd you like a good value, the entrees are also proportionally very generous. I thought both were quite good. You get plenty of protein and each dish tasted exactly how you'd expect them to taste. Highly recommend L V if you're in the mood for good ole Chinese food.