My fiancée and I came down from MiamI. It was a great restaurant experience. The food was amazing and the restaurant was beautiful. We also did the boat ride to see the jellyfish's and we were able to hold a jellyfish. read more

Let me start by saying I had made a reservation for a birthday lunch and after reading some reviews I was worried. Let me add that we had an amazing experience. Location. Free parking in the underground, when you pull in you can't miss it. It's the pink carpet, black/white checkered entrance screaming "Nigel's." While walking in, you are hit with this amazing view of the waterfront harbor and a nice breeze! Checkin was fine, the first gal got our table ready. I asked about the champagne speakeasy and she informed me that it's only for people who had to wait a longer time than usual, so I guess that didn't pertain to us. A little disappointed as I had told the birthday girl this was a thing at Nigel's, but.. it wasn't. The second gal that was there when we left was super bubbly and sweet and took a pic for us! We sat, a tad squished but we made it work at the table by the water. Our server was the sweetest gal EVER. She greeted us immediately and gave us 1000% perfect service, from recommendations and opinions on drinks and food, details within the items, and so detail oriented we were left with no questions, Food. -came out SO fast I thought it would lack something, esp when we ordered filets, but no, they were cooked perfectly and all the food options from the lobster grilled cheese to the filets were so good! Even the salad was amazing! Food was on point for us. We followed with a free Duffy boat ride available on weekdays, we had to wait a bit in the donuts (floating tables) which was fine, just a tad hot day. Our boat driver was adorable! (Make sure to tip them as well as your servers) They brought out an ice cream dessert for the birthday girl with a big sparkler candle. We left happy and I would def want to come back for another special occasion and the pics we got were so great, especially the phone booth! read more

We initially decided to make a reservation at Nigel's after seeing it all over social media--our algorithm definitely did its job. Unfortunately, I left feeling like the experience looked much better online than it actually was in person. Since Nigel's has now been open for about a year, I expected the space to feel a little more polished. While parts of the restaurant are definitely photogenic, once you're actually inside, the overall aesthetic felt a bit worn and tacky. The furniture and couches could use a deep cleaning or replacement, some items appeared damaged, the floors were surprisingly slippery, and the bathroom was extremely dark with pink lighting. I understand the pink-and-green, sea-inspired concept they're going for, but there is so much pink--from the lighting to the drinks to the plates--that it becomes overwhelming rather than cohesive. Unfortunately, the food was also disappointing. Several of our dishes arrived cold, which made us wonder if they had been sitting for a while. The chilaquiles were cold and soggy. The chicken and waffles had potential--the chicken itself was good, and I enjoyed the bacon bits--but the waffle was soggy and the overall dish lacked flavor. The only accompaniment was syrup, so if there isn't going to be a separate sauce for the chicken, I think the chicken needs to be seasoned more heavily. I say that as someone who previously lived in the South and has had some great chicken and waffles. The lobster Benedict was also cold and unfortunately just didn't work for us. The avocado toast was probably one of the better dishes we ordered, although the sourdough seemed over-toasted and was so hard that it was uncomfortable to eat. The drinks were another interesting choice. We ordered one mocktail and two different cocktails, and somehow all three arrived pink. Combined with the pink plates and the pink-heavy surroundings, it was just pink on pink on pink. From a design perspective, I think contrasting plates, glassware, or presentation would actually make their signature pink aesthetic stand out much more rather than having everything blend together. Service itself was good, and our server was very nice. The staff overall seemed friendly. My only service complaint was with the bussing. One busser brought a large tray/container directly to our table and began putting and stacking the dirty dishes into it in front of us, with plates loudly clanking together. Even though we were finished eating, it felt more appropriate to remove the dishes from the table first and organize them elsewhere rather than essentially clearing and sorting everything right in front of the guests. Some additional training around table-clearing etiquette would make the experience feel much more polished. Overall, I think Nigel's has a concept that photographs well and clearly attracts birthdays, bachelorette parties, bridal celebrations, and other group events, but the actual experience did not live up to the social media hype for us. The food was overall very mid, and the space could benefit from some maintenance, deep cleaning, and refinement of the design and service details. I would personally give it 2.5 stars, but since Yelp doesn't allow half stars, I'm rounding up to 3 stars. Unfortunately, I wouldn't return or recommend it based on our experience. Hopefully some of this feedback reaches the restaurant because there are definitely areas where relatively small changes could make a big difference. read more

What a super cute place! We sat at a booth facing the water and the colors, vibes, music and table settings were so much fun. The details were so fun as well...the lamp, the napkin holder, the alcohol soaked piece of fruit that came on top of the drinks. I saw this place on social media and so I met up with two girlfriends here. But that's it! The food...so mediocre and not good. I was warned in some reviews, but I was still willing to try and still hopeful. Prices are high, $25 for two pieces of bananas foster french toast, $35 for lobster benedict that consisted of a piece of toast and a few pieces of lobster. It was very under seasoned and bland. It also came out cold. My friend liked her ahi tuna salad but it was not a very big portion for $26. She ordered a side of biscuit and gravy and that was cold as well. The biscuit was so dry and so hard to cut through, it was not good. Not many options for brunch. So disappointing because the place is so cute. Great concept but food needs to be better for us to come back. Also looking down onto the deck with all the boats and floating little boats that you can eat on was fun, but there was so much bird crap on the top of the tarps of those things that it was just gross seeing it while trying to eat the mediocre food. It might be good trying to clean it off. read more

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I really wanted to like this place as it has a cute ambiance. However it was a very disappointing experience. I felt they were understaffed as service is the worst I've experienced. Our reservation was at 1pm and we weren't seated till 1:45pm. Then it took another 20 mins before our server took our orders so we ordered both drinks and food. They offered complimentary champagne for the wait which was served room temp. Food was mediocre. It's not a place I would repeat again considering the price you pay where food quality and service were not to my liking read more

Nigel's Waterfront Restaurant - Tuna salad - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

The CUTEST, pinkest restaurant perfect for brunch and dinner with your girlies! This place is a girly girl's dream- full of photo ops, cute decor and design, booths for big groups, AND FREE DUFFY RIDE WED THROUGH FRIDAY BEFORE 7:30 PM. The service was excellent. Our waitress was so kind and had great recommendations. I could also see the big boss interacting with bussers, servers, and hostesses, helping out in the kitchen, etc. The food itself is where it fell a bit short. Calamari: too chewy, the batter was not crispy- cut into little squares. A bit strange. Did have a yummy sweet sauce on it though! The burger: it was pretty bland and the patty needed a lot more salt. Wish it had more veggies on there. Fries: Thick, soft and too potatoey. Salmon: this was actually delicious! Came with an orange sauce that made it perfect. The potatoes and sugar snap peas were my favorite part of the meal. Drinks were cute but really sweet and artificial tasting. I will def be back to try the brunch and make it to the boat ride in time! read more

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This place is definitely for the girlies! I wish I had known about this place sooner. The interior is super cute, and it's a great place to have a little birthday celebration dinner! RECOMMENDATION: ~The chicken picatta perfection is so good! Definitely get it. ~If you like espresso cocktail's, the midnight miami is such a good choice and comes w burnt marshmallow. Service was good. It is $19 per cocktail, which is pricey but the drinks have a lot of work put into the aesthetic so I guess it makes sense. read more

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Since Parking was such a breeze and service was above and beyond, we will be returning. Us girls even decided to make it a yearly thing. I will say it was a bit hot, but to enjoy the waterfront seating. Drinks and food were good too. read more

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We came here for brunch on a Saturday without a reservation and luckily we were sat right away with a nice view of the marina. Everything is so cute and pink, definitely a lot of photo ops! Since it was brunch the menu was limited. I had the pink chicken and waffles and my hubby got the monte cristo sandwich. Food was just ok, and pretty expensive. The drinks were good and strong. The decor, ambiance, and overall aesthetic are what really stand out. We brought our two kids ages 4 and 5. Our server Stephanie was so sweet and kind to our kids, and she made us feel very welcomed. She offered us off menu food items for the kids. The manger also made his rounds and checked in on us as well. Stephanie also surprised us by bringing out a nice birthday dessert for me at the end of our meal. Great service! Thank you for making our experience so enjoyable! read more

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Nigel's is super cute, classy and quaint beautiful restaurant! Monica was the absolute best, the sweetest spirit and she was very helpful with my girlfriend andso selecting great starters and entrees. Thank you for all of the good recommendations Monica. You were so genuine and very attentive to us. Thank you do much for being the hostess with the mostess :-) After you eat Nigel's offers a nice scenic cruise around the harbor but after waiting for about 10 mins, I asked the attendant at the dock if he knew about how how long before the guide would return and he said "no". I asked him if he knew if it would be about 10 or 15 mins or if he knew when he left and he said "no" very nonchalant, flat and unconcerned so we left because we did have somewhere to go. As we were walking out another hostess asked why are you leaving and I told him that the attendant outside didn't know how long before the guide would return then he was so nice and said we can just radio him "let me check " but we told him it was ok, we would try to come back another time. That was very nice of him but the little guy outside needs a bit more personality even if he didn't know. Outside of that everything was excellent!! Thanks again Monica! read more

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I was in the other night for a dear friend's birthday, and we had the best time! The food was pretty good, but this rating is primarily for service. We had the most delightful server, Adeli. She was knowledgeable, patient, personable, and her smile lit up the entire restaurant. What a joy Adeli was! I also want to give big love to the aesthetics and the views. It is such an energetic and inspiring space overlooking the waterfront. We felt like we were on vacation the entire time. Oh, and the cocktails were sublime! If you're looking for a super adorable space for a girls' night, or a date with a super fun suitor, this is the place to be! Give Adeli a huge raise! read more

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Nigel's on the Waterfront exceeded every expectation! From the moment we walked in, every detail felt thoughtful and intentional. The décor is absolutely stunning - far more than just pretty in pink. The playful wallpaper, drink and dinnerware, and Art Deco-inspired touches create a fun, sophisticated atmosphere that's unlike anywhere else. The waterfront setting makes it even more beautiful!! The food and cocktails were both delicious, and everything we ordered was fresh and full of flavor. I loved the Hot Girl Spicy Tuna Bowl, and the Flamingo Beet Hummus. Our group agreed the calamari was some of the best we've ever had! What truly made the experience exceptional was the service. Our waitress, Monica, was warm, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome from start to finish. Bobby, the manager, also went out of his way to check on us and ensure everything was perfect, which really speaks to the level of hospitality here. If you're looking for a restaurant with incredible ambiance, great food and drinks, and outstanding service, Nigel's is an absolute must-visit. We can't wait to come back! read more

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First timers and had a good experience. Fun vibes as soon as you walk up to restaurant. View of the water and theming down to furniture and dishware is unique. Variety cocktail options which all drinks we had tasted great; not overly sweet and you could taste the alcohol. I had a Sassy and Sweets and green drink both had a wonderful mess of ingredients. Coastal Crab Cakes and Truffles fries were great with the crab cakes having a good amount of filling. Closed the evening out with a speciality Butter Cakes and although we were full we ate every last bite, delicious. Customer service was good and enjoyed how the team worked cohesively. I recommend Nigel's. read more

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Let me start by saying YES the decor is pink, green and gold and beautiful. LOTS of photo opp locations. Now, let's get into the food. It's all AMAZING. The hype isn't just for the decor. It's beautiful and the food is tasty. I literally can't wait to go back next week with my friends. The staff went out of their way, or maybe it is their way. They kept checking on us, told us about new items and recommendations. For the appetizer for sure get the deviled eggs, for the dessert the new churro ice cream. All the food was good, but the sea bass has my heart. The Duffy boat after go see the jellyfish was a highlight and you should def not miss that! Try it out, 10/10 for me read more

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This review is only for ambiance and the drink I got. Stopped by for a quickie got the aperol spritz it was tasty! Very cute decor ambiance was vibing. Everyone there was dressed for the environment - either real cute or real pink and cute. The servers also had special attire. The view of the marina was nice. I'd love to come back and try their food and try out a Duffy boat! read more

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I honestly can't believe I had never heard of Nigel's before! We found it on TikTok and were immediately drawn in by all the pink, but the experience ended up being even better than we expected. It's tucked away in a completely unassuming shopping center with ample free parking, and you enter through a small stairway that leads down toward the water. Once you get inside, the restaurant is beautifully decorated. We went on a Thursday afternoon and were seated right away at a table overlooking the water. The cocktail menu looked amazing and had a lot of fun, thematic options. I ordered the sangria, and it was genuinely one of the most delicious cocktails I've ever had. My sister got the non-alcoholic spritz and really enjoyed hers as well. For food, I ordered the chicken piccata with linguine, and it was excellent. Everything was really well balanced, and the portion was just right. It was satisfying without being overwhelming. But the biggest surprise was finding out that Wednesday through Friday, dining in includes a FREE Duffy boat ride! After our meal, we walked down the ramp to the dock and hopped on one of their boats. And yes... you guessed it... the Duffy boats are PINK! They played music during the ride, and the boats hold around 14 people (besides the captain). We even got to see some jellyfish along the way, which was such a cool bonus. Between the gorgeous decor, waterfront views, great food and drinks, and the pink Duffy boat ride, this place is such a unique experience. I could especially see it being perfect for birthdays, celebrations, girls' outings, or anyone looking for a fun photo-op spot. read more

So not only is this spot adorable in all aspects of decor the food is good too! And service is also awesome, Dennis the menace is fabulous as the owner, Nigel, acknowledged us by greeting us and asking how our food was, appreciate that! I tried lobster grilled cheese with tomato soup which had a nice portion ofand say this bcs most places that offer a dish with added lobster, it's only sprinkled in, not Nigel's, this was worth the $. My friend had a burger she said it was pretty good, cooked as order, no complaints and ohhhh yeah I ordered fries, those were bomb with the cheese on top! For drinks I went with one from the mocktail list and added alcohol(bacardi), watermelon mojito which was excellent not too sweet and friend had passion tini, she liked as well. Booked a date for our friend group to enjoy brunch next month. read more

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I would have given this place four stars, but I have to say the service was very slow. At first, the waitress was very sweet and quick to bring our food. I did ask for a cup of ice, but she forgot. There was a moment where we noticed. She didn't come back for 20 minutes. I had to go to the bar and order the dessert. She did come back and say the manager forgot to tell someone to check on our table. I just think for a fun high class place. The service should have been a lot better! The salad I ordered was delicious and had the most perfect flavor! The steak melted in my mouth and the dressing was perfect! The crème brûlée I ordered came out cold. I would think crème brûlée should be warm. The best part was the birthday vanilla ice cream with marshmallows and toffee and chocolate! Nigel's has the best photo ops! If you want perfect pictures with a girly background, this is the place to be. With your lunch, they gave us a free 15 minute Duffy boat ride! The gentleman who gave us the ride was so sweet and let my little niece carry a jellyfish! Don't worry, it wasn't the kind that stings! I would come back just for the ambience and the free boat ride! read more

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So much fun! Lively atmosphere and great decor greet guests as soon as they walk in. Perfect place for Instagram worthy pictures. The food was tasty and and fun--unique in that many of the dishes were pink! I feel as if it would be impossible to be in a bad mood at Nigel's. The waterfront dining experience from just about every table was nice, too, especially on such a hot day! After lunch, we took the Duffy boat as part of the overall experience. Make sure, though, to reserve it ahead of time. Noah was a fun tour guide who even risked getting stung by a jelly fish so we could all see one up close. Loved it there. Will definitely return, especially with out of town guests. read more

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Me and my friends went here yesterday to celebrate our semester ending. We wanted to have a girls day and what a great way to start it with pink vibes and brunch with drinks. We picked this place since it's one of the brunch spots that are open after 2pm, since most of them closes at that time. The vibes were really nice, every staff are all welcoming as we were walking to our table. We did same day online reservation for 6 people at 1:30pm but we ended up coming at 2pm because of traffic. But they were still able to sit us right away since it was not busy at that moment. We ordered alcoholic drinks, appetizers and our entrees. We had the artichoke dip and calamari for appetizers both of those were really good. Then for my entree I had the truffle risoto as pictured. I was debating whether to get the chicken piccata but I tend to eat small portions so I chose the risoto. It was really good, I love truffles so those are a plus and I finished my whole plate of risoto. For the drinks, I don't really drink a lot and I'm a lightweight. As for my friends, they really like the dirty little secret drink. The one I got was no strings attached, this is coming from someone that doesn't drink a lot and is a lightweight. So I didn't really like it. It was too strong for me, they said it's supposed to be like a piña colada but all I tasted was alcohol. My other friend ordered it as well, she said it was strong as well, she did asked if she can get more of the juice to dilute it a bit. They did have a complimentary duffy boat ride they offered. They have it on Wednesdays-Fridays until 7pm, it's a 15-20minute ride and you can always come back to do it that day s long as you have the receipt from the restaurant. So that was nice as well, we were able to connect to the music system in the boat so we can play music. read more

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April 4, 2026 | Long Beach | Over the holiday weekend, friends wanted to surprise me with a fun restaurant and boy did they surprise me! I saw all of the pink and Barbie immediately came to mind! Haha! Nigel's is such a pretty in pink glam restaurant with delicious bites, excellent customer service & lively, entertainment!! Lobster Benedict | $35 | Fluffy, flavorful, and delicious! Juicy bites of lobster & fluffy French toast!! The hollandaise sauce on my requested scrambled eggs was absolutely yummy! I enjoyed the breakfast potatoes as well! I would easily order again in a heartbeat! Friends recommended this dish for me! Loved it! Pink Palace Lemon Drop | $18 | Very pretty in pink glam drink! It was a bit sweet for me! I had a few sips! Barbie Vibes | I immediately loved how pink the place is! It also seems very Miami! I love the flowers, the cute cabanas, pink, and white boats... This whole place is a cool pink vibe! I loved it!! Customer Service | Entertainment | Wildly friendly from the moment we checked in from the girl with the really cool manicure, so pretty! Highly attentive throughout our entire from everyone who arrived at our table! Also, incredibly welcoming & quite entertaining! We enjoyed an amazing performance by both a dancer, as well as a violinist! Camera-Ready | Nigel's is a really pretty restaurant and you will absolutely want to take photos! When you walk up to check in, there's even a magazine-like clear booth to step in to take photos when you're ready to be a Cover Girl or Guy! Once inside the restaurant, there is a Photo Booth that says Hello Gorgeous, surrounded by flowers, which you can step inside! Fun! Parking | Covered parking is free and so is parking shared with other shops and restaurants! Overall | Yes, please! The entertainment, customer service, food, and just all over Barbie and pretty pink vibes had me at hello! Nigel's is an exciting place to be! I'm looking forward to returning and going on the boat ride! Let's go!! read more

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This was a fun 50th birthday brunch on the waterfront. The restaurant is super cute and filled with pink vibes everywhere. Food was tasty and the mocktails were delicious. The table had the pink fried deviled eggs which were cute. I had the pink hen chicken and waffles that was good. However, the dish that stole the show was the Monte Cristo it was amazing. My husband was disappointed with the breakfast sando though. He said that the sando was missing something like a raspberry preserves or maybe some seasoning on the eggs. The service was just okay we could have had a more attentive server. Overall it was fun picture ready spot to enjoy cute brunch eats surrounded with pink decor. Thanks for a fun bday celebration. read more

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Excellent service and food. Ambience was delightful. The boat ride was fantastic. Great vibes for my birthday read more

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This is a really aesthetically pleasing restaurant. The boat we rented for the afternoon was also equally enjoyable. However, the entrance seating is a little awkward, which is where we were seated. The walkway between the entrance booths is very narrow and both customers and servers are having to dodge each other on the pathway. The food was okay, at least for what I ordered, but the drinks were strong and solid. The performer walking around was an additional plus to the ambiance. read more

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We went to Nigel's waterfront restaurant a couple of weeks ago on Friday night. As soon as we walked in, we were ouuuuuuing and in awe. Everything was pink and fabulous. Lots of spaces where you could take pictures and put them on Instagram. There were large groups of young women, lots of parties and people that just wanted to have a grand time. There was five of us in our group. When our waiter came to great us, he had so much energy I knew we were going to have soooooo much fun. This restaurant sits right on the water and is Lovely. There's underground parking and also outside parking. The food was very good. I especially like the little bistro chop salad. I definitely recommend a visit to Nigel's especially if you're in a large group celebrating a birthday or a bachelorette party. read more

First time at Nigel's and it was just okay. The lovely aesthetics of the restaurant is very beautiful! I love the pink. We came here just to try the drinks since we had ate already. I had tried the pink lemon drop and just a glass of prosecco! The pink lemon drop was not sweet because I told them to not make it sweet. My friend and I ordered the fries and they were fresh and hot. The drinks and fries 4/5 for me. The service was 3/5 it took forever to get drinks over 30 minutes and I felt they should have accommodated us for the long wait times for the drinks. It's very chic inside and nice ambiance!! The Duffy boats rentals are cute and during the week you can get complimentary Duffy ride for 20 mins. It's a fun place may come back to get a drink. However, I feel the service can be better. -Marshay D. read more

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The beauty of pink can be felt at this place that is easy to feel. That is why it is not a stretch to call this place the house that Beach Barbie built. But more than that this place takes the feeling of pretty in pink and extends it to fantasy in pink accentuated with water strolls on Duffys and an atmosphere that is both delicate and fearless in the many shades that fit under the umbrella of the word pink, like Salmon, Rose, Fuschia and depending on who you ask magenta. I had a great experienec when I had lunch there. It is too easy of a pull to say that I was tickled pink by the luncheon so I will reach for a more ambitious claim and say that this place deserves miss Woods, Elle if it were ever to have any type of legal woe. Any other lawyer would break the spell that this place establishes so well. When one arrives at the parking lot, one sees a gym, a movie theatre but no promise of a land that is pink. It was discouraging. I thought we had arrived at the wrong place. So we looked for our location, some hue of pink that signaled this way go. And then we saw the black circle above some stairs. The stairs led to the place. It was clear that beyond the pink motif, this place also is a beach's bums paradise. The bar stools had seashell back rests. The napkins had seahorse rings. One cannot help but imagine having an aquatic ring. But the seahorse napkin holder was fit for napkins not human fingers, go figure. And beyond the pink, and the beach foaminess, there was also a girly-coded feel to the place. That of course cannot be denied. But, to call this place a place for girl's, would be right but limiting. Like if this is a place only for girls, then a battlezone is only a place for men. Meaning that standards of the past can no longer define environments of modern-today. This place is for anyone who enjoys all this place has to offer, including books on Prada and Hermes and Paris. But I can definetely see how this place is an easy answer to where can we have a bachelorrete party for a girl who is classy and classically feminine and not a place for a bro-out after a victor in the basketball court. The food continued the glamorous feel. The burgers had glitter. We started with the chacuterrie and it was a strong showing of flavor, and engaging cuts of meat and cheese that were only made better by toasted bread and fig jam. I had the salmon tacos and they were hearty and filling and kind of an easy dish to like. They came with chips. The spinach dip came with parmeassan chips. The dip was creamy, rich and thick.I am not a fan of spinach dip, but here I enjoyed it, but it would not be the move next time, simply because good for something I usually just tolerate is not good enough to order again. It had to correct a long standing belief and this dip did not convert it but like I said it was solid. A dip lover would plotz. It was a special way of eating, delicate prepared food, with glitter atop pink plates. The pink promise never seized. Their pens were also pink and it read Nigels. I also want to stop and applaud the manager Bobby our server Dennis and the main chef who wore a pink chef jacket. They were attentive, like seriously, attentive, and they hovered just enough to make us feel like we never needed anything. We were taken care of well, and this kind of tender service is a kiss to my expectations that eases them into a soft delight. Then came the complimentary Duffy boat ride atop a pink boat. The breeze reduced the scorch of the day. The travel pace was slow. Another person put her music on, and it was modern hits. One of the first songs were Adriana. The song came part of the perfect break in arduous reality. The place deserves praise for many of the reasons to catalog here. And I am not sure if I mentioned it, but this place has a cute pink vibe. I wanted to note that cause it is definetetly there thing. read more

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This place is such a vibe! It was a bit noisy but my friends and I had a really good time. It's a little warm for the tables away from the open doors so I do recommend choosing one of the tables near the open air. Luckily we were able to switch tables. All of the staff were very friendly. The food was delicious. You know it's good when you order a well done steak and it's still tender and juicy. I honestly think the prices are about average. Our bill came out to $300 for 3 steak entrees, 2 adult beverages. 2 appetizers and coffee. I definitely recommend this for your next girls night out. Also, I was confused as to where the restaurant was but just park in the underground parking next to tantalum's and the entrance to the restaurant is there with cute photo spots read more

Nigel's Waterfront Restaurant - Crab cakes and spinach artichoke dip - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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First, I'm always very happy when parking is easy. Yay, for parking. We got there early so my son and I had an opportunity to check the docking area and the boats out. The boat rental and Nigel's share a check-in area. It seems like you can rent a boat for free if you have a reservation but I could be wrong as the person describing the rules for the boats was talking fast and I had no intentions of renting a boat so I probably didn't listen well. We had a Mother's Day brunch scheduled at 2:30 and we were let in right away, which was good. The place is lovely for you to take a lot of pictures so even if you had to wait, you can spend the time taking lovely photos. I love when you go to a buffet because you don't have to wait to order and wait to get your food so we immediately went to get some goodies. I especially enjoyed the Nigel's chopped salad, the prime rib, the Thai chicken lollipop that was with the coconut lime rice, and the avocado toast. Everything was pretty good, but those were my favorites. For a drink, I had the non-alcoholic lily's spritz which was very yummy. The guava in it made you feel extra special. Our waitress was really good. My son loved her. All in all, a great place to hang out for Mother's Day. read more

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UGH, such a cute girls spot for photo-ops, bubbles and giggles. They offer a 15 min duffy boat ride after your meal too! Came here with a girlfriend for lunch and there were many cute group of teenaged girls celebrating their birthday, and why shouldn't they? The backdrops, pink furniture, outside cabanas and girly decor was to die for. It reminded me of the Beverly Hills Hotel vibe - pink and green. The staff were friendly as well! They shared items that were off the menu and gave great recs. We ordered the lobster roll (hot instead of cold) with a side of salad. I don't know if I was famished or if the food was that spectacular but I cleaned my plate. The lobster chunks were huge, great ratio of mayo and celery on a buttered toasted roll. The chopped salad was my favorite, not because it's moderation, but because it was fresh and light with a delicious vinaigrette, small chunks of cheese (was that cheddar or gouda?) and long strands of greens (was that kale?) that tied it all together very well. Most chopped salad elsewhere are meh (some chopped romaine with bacon, a few cherry tomatoes and a huge glob of ranch), but not here. I felt like having a good time so i ordered the Poison Ivy (not on the menu but recommended by staff since it's new). Think of a healthy green drink of celery, kale, ginger but with alcohol. It wasn't my favorite TBH...i think it lacked sugar. read more

I love this restaurant! The colors and the ambience are exactly what I was hoping to see. All the staff here is very friendly and happy. The food was great and my bloody Mary was the best. They even have Duffy boats you can ride on between Wednesdays and Fridays for free. The bathroom is the most beautiful bathroom I've ever seen and it was super clean. I'm definitely going back here and bringing more girlfriends next time. This place is perfect for a girls night out or even a bridal shower. read more

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I was here over the weekend for a birthday dinner, and it was such a great experience! The theme throughout the entire restaurant is absolutely stunning, and the location is convenient with plenty of parking. I'd like to start by saying the service was excellent, and the restaurant was very clean. The food and drinks were definitely highlights, along with the beautiful pink décor throughout the restaurant. The salmon was cooked perfectly and paired with delicious jasmine rice and a fresh salad. The drinks were also fantastic--they were made strong enough to enjoy while still maintaining a great flavor. This is definitely a restaurant I'll be returning to, especially to try their brunch! read more

Nigel's Waterfront Restaurant - Inside/ bar - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Nigel continues to disappoint. This time, a friend spilled her drink on my partner's pants by accident. The server saw, immediately said I'll bring you napkins!.... and never came with said napkins. I had to ask for that twice. Table was never cleared immediately or properly- we were eating dessert on a cluttered table littered with dirty tableware at the end of 3 hrs. Not very fine dining. Also, no one came to take our bday girl's husband's order for 30 minutes. We had to go inside to locate a server to place his food order. Overall, while we were satisfied with our food, it was certainly not exceptional. Just edible and fine. But i did expect this - this is an IG spot, not some bastion of gastronomy, so whatever. So far - food 3/5 (if you ask my friends it's 1/5) and service was 2/5. I wanna clarify: I did like our server. He was extremely nice and friendly and sassy in a fun way. But... the problem isnt with him, its with management and the business. They are absolutely understaffed. I saw this poor man out of breath and stressed out almost the whole night. Why did we have to ask for every little thing 10 times? Maybe because he is overworked!!! I don't blame him. I blame the greedy ownership. Hire more people!!! So your poor waiter isn't dying in front of us, ans delivering us a subpar bday service experience that we absolutely don't blame him for!! Smh. I hate when restaurants are understaffed yet extremely popular. Do. Better. Pay your staff well and hire more people!! At the end, friend 1 decided to pay the bill and that she had enough of this lacking service. Large groups are supposed to pay 20% gratuity but the truth is we really didn't get a 20% level service. So friend 1 went inside to talk to the manager for a reduced service fee. The manager immediately had a bad attitude. She said that if we had all these problems we should bring it up to her immediately and earlier. F1 said: first of all, I let the servers know every time. I didn't know I had to run inside the restaurant every time to speak to YOU about problems. Also, considering the nonstop issues we had - if I had done that, I'd have never been able to sit down and even eat! Manager: fine we'll remove the mandatory 20%. F1: proceeds to write 10% M: immediately says no, you can't do that, we are back to mandatory 20. (Im sorry you cant flip flop on your words like that?) She proceeded to add that they had larger parties than us of 20 and 30+ people that night and they are all doing 20%. F1: okay good for them? I'm not sure why you having larger groups excuses our less than 10% level of gratuity service experience? M: I let you bring your dogs in! F1: ok? But you market yourself as dog friendly and your cabanas are outdoors so how is this supposed to be some sort of gift we have received? And not to mention.... one of the two dogs is a service dog anyways? M: continues to gaslight and blame my friend instead of just admitting we had a piss poor experience overall, they could do better, theyre sorry and will hire more people. Nope. She just develops an antagonistic, not customer service like attitude, and gaslight us for not coming to her directly for every single problem. How is that to be expected? You're supposed to tell just your server and they should handle it! You only bring in a manager if something severe happens! In the end my friend gave up; the manager wasn't trying to even own up for all their mistakes starting from 4 weeks ago to an absolutely poor bday dinner. The manager reduced 50% on one single risotto (even though we ordered like 7 risottos and 6 of them were undercooked). My friend paid 15% tip instead and we left. Only to find out, the restaurant had mischarged us anyways! They actually charged us $58 for "milagro blanco" - which is a drink we never had! Crazy. So we ended up overpaying either way. We called back since to get this $58 refunded since it's not something we even ordered - and again - not a single live person to be reached. So disappointed. I wanted to like this place. It does have very pink and cute decor. But is the decor worth the drama? No. There's a million other pink places to visit. Go there instead. read more

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Food was good Service was not... despite not being busy we waited 30 mins to be seated even though we had reservations at 7:30 and our waitress was amazing. Took 20 mins to get our food order but she was kind and quick once we got attended. It's beautiful inside that's what attracts people Lack of acknowledgment and waiters are the manager are not communicating with one another. Seems very scattered. I think the manager, he's tall and slim, not very friendly. I don't know how he's the manager. He got frustrated with my friend for not giving him the used plate right away. That hand gesture was not ok. read more

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What a perfect place for a girls outing, with their floral and pink decor. The details go beyond the glass chandeliers and velvet tufted chairs, onto the seahorse napkin holders, pink themed drinks, and pink ceramic plates. It's right at the water so almost every booth table has a water view. Plus you can also take the Duffy boat out. Ambiance is a 9/10. The only reason why it's not a 10 is because some of the decor is now faded from the sun. Our server was amazing! I think her name is Fallon. Her friendly and welcoming energy was infectious. I was ready to tell her to join our table and have lunch with us instead. We had appetizers that were great, like the deviled eggs that were of course pink, and they were as good as it looked. The charcuterie board was mid and a bit underwhelming. The fries, were good, but it was a very small portion, especially for the price. I had the lobster grilled cheese and tomato bisque - a perfect pairing. I also appreciated that it came with a lot of lobster in the sandwich. The food, though mostly good, was just not that memorable. Another plus is there's plenty of parking, at the plaza or underground which is only steps away from the host stand. Overall, the place definitely has the bunch babe vibes, and a great spot to hang out with the girlies. read more

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What an amazing experience. Such a vibe here. Enjoyed a Sunday brunch here for my wife's birthday. Was greeted by the manager who sat us and was very accommodating and friendly. Our server ,Phalon was very attentive and nice. Food was good. Had the Chilequiles, Breakfast Sando, Monte Christo, Breakfast bowl, and the Avocado tower. Everything was well seasoned , fresh, and tasted great. Restaurant was clean, staff was great and we were served quickly. Highly recommend. read more

Nigel's Waterfront Restaurant - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

We had such a wonderful birthday lunch at Nigel's! The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful--right on the water with such dreamy Vintage Pink Miami vibes that made the whole experience feel extra special and picture-perfect. Monica was an absolute sweetheart and was so attentive from start to finish. She made us feel so special and gave us some amazing recommendations for both the appetizers and lunch--everything she suggested was delicious! She even surprised us with the sweetest birthday desserts. Monica really went above and beyond to make our celebration extra special. We truly appreciated her wonderful service and will definitely be back! Highly recommend asking for Monica! read more

Such a lil gem of a place. I had my reservations but definitely came away delighted. Good food and amazing service are the culprits, and I could not be happier. We went here yesterday for my Mom's Birthday, and she loved every minute of it. From the pink decor to the Easter greeters, everything was wonderful. We also met the super talented violinist. I know she just started but I'm glad we were able to experience her talent. She's such a fantastic addition. We ended up ordering a few brunch dishes. Prices were decent. Think the only one we were surprised by was the the 59 dollar breakfast steak and eggs. While good I don't think it was anything spectacular to write home about. Chicken and pink waffles were tasty as well as the lobster benedict. If anything, the star for us were the drinks. All in all, a great experience. We would love to come back for dinner. The menu looked a bit more robust. Hope it was just as beautiful as our brunch experience. Prost! read more

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Stephanie was AMAZING! She completely made our experience from start to finish. She was so bubbly, fun, attentive, and genuinely made us feel like we were her favorite table. She checked on us at all the right times, had the best energy, and made the whole meal even more enjoyable. You can tell she truly loves what she does, and it shows. Nigel's is so lucky to have someone like her on their team! One of the coolest touches was having a photographer come by to take our photo, print it on the spot, and place it in a beautiful glass frame. It turned a great dinner into such a memorable experience, and now we have the sweetest little keepsake to remember the night. It's those thoughtful details that make you want to come back. If you're lucky enough to get Stephanie, you're in for the best service. We'll definitely be back because of her! read more

Nigel's Waterfront Restaurant - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Customer service was excellent. I love the decor. Everything is in pink and white. It's a cool concept by the water. We had such a good time. The drinks were really good. Especially the mojitos which were very refreshing and the lemon drops that were so tasty. The food was disappointing. The food looked appetizing but lacked seasoning. Everyone asked for salt, pepper and anything else they had to improve the flavor. I ordered the avocado toast on sourdough with bean sprouts and bacon. The sourdough toast was so hard it was extremely difficult to cut. I had to ask for a sharper knife and it was still hard to cut. It was a fun experience but the food was lacking. read more

Nigel's Waterfront Restaurant - Bars Near Me - Long Beach, California

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