I never expected to find stellar cocktails and wings inside of a hotel, but you truly never know. Let's start with the cocktails; they are KILLING it. The menu has a ton of really detailed options, each drink with its own depth. The menu changes seasonally but what doesn't change is the smoked old fashioned - a must-order. They smoke your drink in a glass container using applewood chips; it's quite a show and it also does make the drink much more enjoyable. Ask the bartender and they can also help guide you to a drink - I've done it a couple of times and always pleasantly surprised. Next up, the food! The hummus was very flavorful and paired with an amazing fluffy pita bread. The truffle fries were solid but the plate was HUGE, definitely needs a friend to share. The Nashville wings are the star of the show. I cannot stress this enough, this is worth a DRIVE for. The seasoning really does remind you of Howlin' Rays (the highest compliment) and the chicken is extremely crispy yet insanely juicy. The pickles and ranch that it comes with pairs so well. Do note that they are tossing it in pork fat, which enhances the depth but also makes it a little greasy at the end. I also wished they'd warn you this and offer to order it without it; especially for those who don't eat pork or for those trying to cut some calories. There's a happy hour menu too!!! So you can get drinks and food even cheaper. I cannot stop thinking about this place. It's such a sleeper. Head to Midnight Oil after a visit to continue your night. read more

Navy Proof Food & Spirits - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Navy Proof is the restaurant and bar inside the Westin Long Beach lobby. The open atrium with high ceilings and large windows looks impressive, but in the early afternoon the sun made the space feel warm and greenhouse-like. The bartender was excellent. He went into the kitchen for fresh berries, muddled them with Tito's and soda, and made a genuinely refreshing summertime drink that helped with the heat...! I eventually ordered the Crispy Shrimp & Calamari to eat as my main (I was dining alone). I had recently had a very notable version of the same dish at a Canopy by Hilton in Washington DC, and unfortunately, this one did not measure up. The breading was average and the sweet chili aioli was poor. I asked for ranch instead, which was an improvement but still not great. The portion itself was fine. Service was solid and friendly! I'd rate the staff around a 4. Based on the food I had, the kitchen lands closer to a 2.5 to 3. Fine if you're already in the hotel and want something casual, but not an amazing choice for the fried seafood. read more

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Grabbed a couple of quick bites and drinks at Navy Proof Food & Spirits inside The Westin in Long Beach, and both visits were solid overall. I found the prices to be reasonable, especially given the quality of the food and drinks and the central location inside The Westin Over two visits, I tried the hummus, barbacoa tacos, proof burger, and a jalapeño margarita, and everything hit the spot-fresh, and well-seasoned. One thing I would call out is to double-check that your drink is made with the alcohol you requested. I asked for a specific brand in my jalapeño margarita, and the bartender used the one I had specifically said I didn't want (Casa Amigos). I watched him make it and had to ask our server to confirm what was in the drink. To their credit, they remade it with no issues, but it's worth paying attention if you're particular about your spirits. The staff was friendly and welcoming each time I stopped in, and while service ran a bit on the slower side at moments, they stayed attentive enough that it never felt like a real issue. read more

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I love the food here. BENNIE is amazing. I have not had such a friendly waiter in such a long time!!! He greeted me right away. Was smiling the whole time. He even came to my table (I was solo) and talked to me for a little while about the area and other things! So friendly. The wings are incredible!!! One of the best wings I've ever had. TOP 2 for me. They are soooo crispy on the outside and tons of meat, and JUICY AF!!!! those pickles are just yummy. read more

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Navy Proof staff were super attentive and professional for our event. Food was great, service was great, drinks were delicious and the atmosphere amazing. A nice day bar/restaurant for a yummy breakfast and lunch and turns into a cool night spot for your smaller event or after dinner drinks. Loved it!! 10/10. read more

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I had breakfast here twice and both times had positive experiences. There were tables and half booth/tables available so we could pick where we wanted to sit. The booths had the covering peeling so not the best look, but it was still comfortable. The servers were friendly, attentive, and prompt with service. The first breakfast was the breakfast burrito which was a large portion and potatoes. It keep me full for hours and I didn't need to have lunch. It was filled with eggs, sausage, beans, cheese, and peppers. The next day, I had the smoked salmon avocado toast. There was ample salmon and it was very tasty. The orange juice was great too. I enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere for a hotel restaurant. read more

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Chicken and waffles were good and worth the $$$. However, everything else seemed over priced to a silly extent. Breakfast omelet wasn't bad but not worth the money. Lattes were $10 which is expensive on its own but ridiculous when you consider there is a cafe 5 feet from the hotel restaurant that has lattes for half the price. Food and service were just fine and as expected but not exceptional or worth seeking out. read more

Nice spacious place in the lobby of the Westin Long Beach where we are staying! They close every night at midnight and we came here for breakfast. We ordered the breakfast burrito and Longshoreman breakfast along with unlimited refills of Starbucks coffee. They serve breakfast until noon. Portions are great as well as the friendly service read more

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Nice, clean, great service, Abby was our server! She was amazing and fast! Thank you read more

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Came here out of convenience for quick bite before a Distinguished Speaker event held at the Long Beach Terrace Theatre. Arrived early to the theatre and made the easy walk across Ocean Blvd. I completely spaced out and didn't realize that it was located in the lobby of the Westin Hotel. It's the lobby bar. Unfortunately like many lobby bars in large hotels the place was almost completely full. Clearly many people going to the theatre had the same idea. But when combined with the many hotel guests (easily spotted since they were all wearing their company logo polo shirts and jackets) AND only having two servers on duty the wait for a table, ordering then waiting to be served made what was supposed to be a convenient quick bite waaay too long. Despite the stress for the servers their attitude wasn't an issue. Super nice and apologetic. The food was just "ok". Sliders and fries. read more

I was here for a few days for a conference and the food was delicious! I was into soup this particular trip so I ordered the chicken noodle bowl nightly. It hit in the correct spot. The service was sweet and the price was right. Thank you!! read more

The Westin Long Beach is a beautiful hotel and this lobby restaurant and bar is a treat! The service was excellent. We received such friendly treatment from our server in the comfortable seating area. I ordered the salmon toast and it was a huge portion! I could have easily shared with my colleague. There were two full slices with so much smoked salmon on top! It was delicious. I would not recommend ordering a side of eggs. I was hoping for fresh eggs but got boxed eggs instead that did not taste great. read more

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*This will be an inclusive review of my experiences with both breakfast and lunch service* Arriving at the hotel, i was attending a conference for the week with my organization. I decided to head downstairs and eat at the restaurant, Navy Proof Food & Spirits. The restaurant is open spaced with the lobby. The selections were various but decided to go with the Babacoa tacos and shared a calamari shrimp appetizer also a carrot cake for dessert. Flavorful and well seasoned. No issues with any of the choices Breakfast the next day, decided to pick the Eggs Benedict. Another solid choice with no complaints. The restaurant staff were nice as well and attentive. Overall good. Nothing I found a concern. But something noteworthy to mention but was not a restaurant concern but a hotel one. I will save it for the hotel and not towards Navy Proof staff for something out of their control. read more

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Overall good spot!! The food is better then most hotels in my opinion. I enjoyed the burger and energy here. For the price point for the burger was huge, and came with some delicious fries and a side of pickles and carrots. The server with the glasses and dark facial hair was on the ball and really made my experience great. Try this spot!!!! I also had the margarita, it was solid but comes with big old fashion type ice cubes, I like smaller ice cubes in my cocktails.. read more

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Came to eat here every single day for 5 days while we were in Long Beach for the Cali Vibes Festival and we never got tired of the food! The food is good, it comes out quickly and staff is nice. I understand that it was a hard weekend to work due to the festival so it did get EXTREMELY busy at times where service was slow, but no reason to dock them stars for that. Everyone was doing the best they could and was trying to give maximum service to everyone at the same time. Our breakfast was included with our stay and we never got tired of it. They had a good variety but my favorite was definitely the huevos rancheros. I got that 3 days in a row! The coconut chia seed pudding was also my favorite from the half portions that also came included. Our stay also included daily free wine or beer flights and we didn't miss a day! I loved their pinot noir the most and my husband's favorite beer was the Chronic amber ale. It's an open restaurant so you can see everyone that walks in and out to check in and out. The highlight of the weekend was seeing the lead singer of one of my favorite reggae bands check in! It's also first come first serve so you don't need to wait to be seated! read more

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Johnny is the best! I'm always greeted with a warm and welcoming energy. Only feedback would be to bring back your early grey gin drink (I forgot the name) but that drink needs to come back ASAP! It was soooo good and I'd be perfect to enjoy with the summer right around the corner. read more

Restaurant inside the Westin hotel. Nice area but just picked up a dessert to take back to the room. The pie was good very rich though. read more

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This was a nice place to get a quick bite and drinks when you do t feel like getting out of the hotel. Food was good, service was great and we were there for happy hours, as well as breakfast! All of the staff that we have encountered have been quite really nice and very attentive! Service was excellent! I'm sorry I forgot the manager's name but he himself helped out during one of the breakfasts that we were there. Very welcoming and friendly too aside from being very helpful! I feel bad that I completely forgot to take pictures except for the one drink we ordered which was a beer tasting plight I think. The food was definitely good! And lots of choices of cocktail drinks, including their wide array of beers. While I may not have enjoyed much of of stay in Westin because of the big crowd due to the wedding, I felt like this place deserved to be recognized and appreciated. read more

Enjoyed Sunday brunch! The open area was casual and you have the option to eat at the bar or table. We found a table where Ben, our server, was very attentive and his service was great. We didn't wait long to get our food and it was nice fresh and hot.. read more

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This place is usually great...5- stars. Not the case right now, unfortunately. I am a local and know what you are capable of but you are missing the mark right now. Nobody makes an old fashioned with crushed ice. It tastes like water. I know you are busy due to the Grand Prix but if you let me know you can't make my cocktail properly, I'd be totally understanding and order something different...just give me the option to do so. So...when questioned about the quality of the drinks, our server, Bryan, quickly made it right! We were given a round on the house. Check out the Matchbox (or Hot Wheels) car in the ice. This is what I am used to when I go to Navy Proof! read more

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This was my first time and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience! Courteous and personable service!! The food was amazing!!

I hosted my birthday brunch here in the fall after doing some local research. I think I expected something entirely different than what my small group received based on their website, and that happens. *Heads up, it's on the ground floor of a hotel with a fully open view of everything and the only ambiance is the round bar if you have an unobstructed view. My food was underseasoned, my mom's food was warm, there were fruit flies being swatted constantly by my group and staff at the table. It was all just, meh. read more

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Loved my experience at Navy Proof! I had the pineapple martini it was absolutely delicious and I also had the Nashville Fried Wings which were also fantastic and filling! I don't drink old fashioned but you can smell the Smokey old fashion all the way from the lobby when they are making it! Definitely a nice hotel bar! read more

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What a great place. I had some serious difficulty with the hotel itself (I'll leave another review on that) but the restaurant is tremendous. I wasn't going to try to eat here because it does look pretty pricey (that's why they lost a star). I had to visit the front desk five separate times because of issues with my room door either not shutting or not opening. Finally on my fifth visit I told the front desk person that I was getting frustrated, I'm trying to spend my time with my family and visit the city. I ended up getting some free breakfast vouchers, and I probably ended up getting $250 worth of free product. First off, I want to say something about our server Benny. We had him both days we had breakfast. What an outstanding server and kind person. When he found out my kids spoke Spanish, he helped them practice their Spanish. He was very attentive, kind, and wished us a safe trip when he discovered we were leaving. The food was great. You can tell everything is high quality and the ingredients were really fresh. Even the tortilla chips were visibly homemade. Even though I had difficulty with this hotel and its staff, I'd honestly come back just to eat here and see Benny again. Bravo, guys. read more

Located in the Westin Long Beach, this restaurant can stand on its own. The pork belly poutine was outstanding and their take on a Caesar salad was fresh and flavorful. The summer spritz cocktail was refreshing and well balanced. Service was a little slow, but I did come in during the no man's land between lunch and happy hour. read more

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TL:DR - Beautiful space, super accommodating of our young child, and friendly staff. Food was pretty good, but nothing special. Food service can be a bit slow late at night ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Staying at the Westin, this is conveniently located in the lobby. Most of the dining is tucked away in the back and very private. The bar flows into the open lobby and is beautiful and clean. We swung by late-ish Friday night hoping to grab a quick dinner. We were the only people seated at a table for food and after no one came to give us a menu after 5+ min, I flagged down the bartender who said someone would come right out. What felt like 10 min later, a nice waitress came, apologized for our wait and gave us a menu, but we didn't see her for another 15 min. All of this was a bit frustrating because we were trying to get our kiddo some dinner than up to bed ASAP. Aside from the delays, our waitress was super friendly and helpful though. She brought us out an extra small bowl, water in a sealed cup, and just made things super easy for our child. One of the staff also offered to give our daughter some ice cream but we asked for fruit instead and she brought some out which was super nice. I ordered the french dip, and it was delicious. Solid crusty bread but still soft in the middle. Good amount of meat and delicious melted cheese. I got mine with a Caesar salad and it hit the spot. All in all, probably would have enjoyed it better if I wasn't in a rush. But I enjoyed most of it. read more

Who knew that some of the best drinks in LB were made at the Westin hotel?! Had the pleasure of trying some of the winter cocktails offered at this hotel bar. They had friendly bartenders and attentive service. I opted for the clarified English milk punch. It was absolutely delicious. The perfect balance of four different types of liquor with bitters and green tea. Definitely not a drink I've had before and I loved it. Don't sleep on this hotel bar! read more

Navy Proof Food & Spirits - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

I ate breakfast at Navy Proof as it is in the Westin hotel. I sat at the bar and the bartender and I chatted pleasantly. My order for the Huevos Rancheos came out looking fabulous and was prompt. Just the flavor you expect and not overwehlmed in sauce. Avocado is the southern California must add. I can easily order it again and do recommend. You are paying higher prices for the location and that is why I don't rank Navy Proof higher. read more

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This is one of our fave hotel bars in dtlb. The huge lighting display above the bar alone is worth the visit. Servers are all friendly and knowledgeable. Every time we go someone orders the smoked old fashioned and it then turns into everyone ordering it lol because it is photo worthy. Cocktails are very good - their margarita and espresso martini are some faves. And the bar food is better than most. Chicken wings with the dry rub are tasty and not overly spicy. Highly recommend. read more

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Our First Time Here Staying At The Westin Hotel And This Restaurant Is Part Of It. I Ordered The Breakfast Sandwich With Baby Potatoes And My Fiancée Ordered The Longshoreman Breakfast. Kinda Loud And People Are Chit Chatting Away. I Hope Our Meals Are Good..?? Quickly Seated And Greeted. So Far A Great Start Let's See How Our Meals Are..?? Beautiful Atmosphere And A Full Bar. I Got OJ. And My Fiancée Got A Bloody Mary..!! Everything Looks Awesome...!!! read more

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Service and staff were super accommodating and sweet! Anthony was our waiter and was the best! These pork belly poutine fries are the closest thing I'll ever get to Canada and I have been craving them since we got them! The meat is super tender and they give a great amount of cheese curds, while the gravy is just right! Not too thick and not too watery. The Kobe sliders were the perfect size and the most tender sliders I've ever had! My mom loved her mule and said it was the perfect ratio! The vibe of the restaurant was beautiful and bright and felt very comfortable! Definitely my favorite spot in Long Beach and will be there every time I'm here! read more

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Lunch for 3. Thursday. No reservations. Pros: Excellent Servers/service Delicious food Reasonable prices Water carafe at the table Cheese plate was a great shareable app for 3 Shrimp and Grits had good/ excellent quality shrimp pieces Con: Not today read more

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Very quick, friendly service! Food came out fast and the coffee was hot and truly unlimited. Sometimes hotel restaurants leave a lot to be desired but Navy Proof surpassed expectations. Very casual layout with an open view of the lobby. read more

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Nice, classy place close to downtown long beach. This place could get crowded depending on the convention events but otherwise you will have no problem finding a table. They have good happy hour drinks and small bites. Their soups are delicious.My fav cocktail from the HH menu is old fashioned and fav food to order is fish tacos. They also have great non-alcoholic drinks which is refreshing! They have pitcher drink options if you are with a group of friends/family. Staff is friendly and welcoming. They are inside Westin property so you can use their lobby wifi to stay connected to internet. Parking is available both inside and outside the street. I have not parked because I live close by and walk to the place usually. Highly recommend this place ! read more

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We stopped in during the marathon today and it was quite busy. The hostess was really friendly and helpful so we decided to give it a try. Our server Benito gave us a heads up that we may have a bit of a wait, which we appreciated and helped us set expectations. We grabbed coffees at bluestone cafe to bring in which was the way to go. I ordered the skillet without tots and asked to cook it in oil which made it gluten free friendly and dairy free. My partner ordered the egg breakfast and liked it. Benito came by to check in us often and really made our visit here pleasant! We will definitely come back! read more

I just realized that, despite having been here on a number of occasions, I still haven't ever reviewed them. So I'm finally fixing that! Anyway, whenever I'm here at this point, I'm here for exactly one reason: their smoked old fashioned. I wish it weren't now $20 plus tip, but it's one of the best old fashioneds around. Perfectly blended base of "rye, bourbon and brandy", absolutely perfectly cut, crystal clear ice, and then smoked to absolute kingdom come in a crazy smoke machine. *Nobody* else is making smoked cocktails like that in Long Beach (I still miss the heck out of Cielo, years later.) As far as the bar itself - all their bartenders are great, ambiance is solidly "nice but casual hotel bar", and the menu cocktails are mostly $16, even the relatively easy to make ones. If it weren't for the smoked old fashioned, I'd probably give this bar 4 stars, in that, no matter how good your bartenders are, no matter how perfectly clear your ice is and how nice a glass you serve it in (but they do have really nice ice and glassware, I won't lie), I'm not going to be *that* excited about paying $16 for a menu of mainly classic cocktails or slight variations on them, that I could probably make at home. (By the way, the one other cocktail with an instagrammable-sounding description, the "smoke bubble", is indeed a neat effect, but isn't actually that much smoke - unlike the smoked old fashioned, not nearly enough to affect the flavor of the drink.) But here's what I definitely *don't* have at home (and don't plan on buying): a decent-sized machine that looks like it's from a hundred years ago, that chews up pretty decent sized chunks of wood, and spits out an impressively substantial amount of smoke, which yes, is perfectly presented so you can take a video for your friends (it's the sort of drink where the person sitting next to you might ask if *they* can get a picture), but also, so it has a chance to really smoke the drink properly. At *that* point, with their bartenders all being great, great hand-cut ice, and a great house blend of "rye, bourbon and brandy" as the old fashioned base... I *will* occasionally splurge on one of the best smoked old fashioneds I've had anywhere. I also asked last time I was there if I could get other cocktails smoked, and you definitely can - definitely seeing smoked boulevardiers in my (relatively occasional, they are still $20 cocktails!) future. read more

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Been here a few times, usually after events at the Convention. Place is chill with decent tasting food, well mixed drinks, and good service. The bar/restaurant is at the hotel lobby and is very bright, clean, and modern looking. Prices on some items seemed a bit high but you gotta pay to play lol. It's a chill spot and would still go back. read more

Navy Proof Food & Spirits - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

Lovely bar, happy hour appetizers are big portions, great service, have been here several times and they never disappoint read more

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Came here on Christmas night. One of the few places open. Ambiance was nice and quite. Servers were attentive and were quick to tend to our order. read more

The espresso martinis are solid. The bartenders are friendly, however, they are very slow when it is time to close out. They disappeared and wouldn't let us pay so we missed our dinner reservation. read more