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    Paul's Place

    4.0 (504 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Mexican
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    PAUL'S PLACE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Ying L.

    I got a pastrami sandwich here couple weeks ago and it was really good so I decided to go back again. This time the bread was hard. It was definitely not fresh. $14 for the pastrami sandwich. Onion rings $8 So disappointed. Plenty of parking They do offer a large outdoor area for dine in. Friendly service.

    Colossal Burger
    Nanette A.

    I've been coming here for many years. The is definitely one of my favorite places for fried mushrooms and chili cheese fries. It never fails the mushrooms are a good size. Service is always quick and the workers are friendly. The place is pretty chill with music playing and outdoors seating only.

    Club Sandwich
    Lisa Y.

    It's clear that Paul's Place is a favorite among locals! Order at one of the windows and wait for your order to be called. They have lots of outdoor seating in a nice little covered patio area. I got the Club Sandwich, which is loaded! Definitely had to smash it down in order to get a bite of everything. It comes with turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and mayo between three slices of bread. Comes with a pickle spear and pepperoncini on the side. I liked that the bacon was nice and crispy! We also got a side order of mushrooms and zucchini, and both come as pretty large portions that are great for sharing. They're battered and fried, so they're perfectly crispy;. The mushrooms are whole and still maintain their juiciness. I enjoyed the zucchini as well! They also come topped with parmesan cheese to make them extra yummy! They have LOTS of online or phone orders coming in, so it took a while to get our to-go order that we placed in person.

    Burgers and fries
    Gibby B.

    Found this place on yelp decided to try it out . Right off the bat noticed no drive through . I ordered some burgers with fries and onion rings . The burger was fire! Had a great taste the buns were nice and soft and the thousand island dressing was on point . All in all great burger . The fries were good also but the onions rings were great had a nice crispy texture and the batter was good as well . The service was cool and the outside was nice small patio vibes . Great burger spot but definitely pricey but if you don't mind paying this is a good burger joint!

    Nice patio
    Anna H.

    I usually don't like pastrami sandwiches cuz they taste dry and cold, ie that was my experience at The Hat. But I had it here and it was tender, juicy, and hot! I loved every bite of it. It was quite big and eating half of it was filling enough. The fries were also fresh, not too salty and was a great side. Now I can say I do like pastrami sandwiches, but only from here.

    Pastrami sandwich (1/2)
    Jeannie M.

    I typically get the cheeseburger combo with fries and a drink but I wanted to try something different so I went with the pastrami sandwich and onion rings instead. The sandwich was huge. Easily big enough to share. However, I thought it was dry and could have used a little more flavor/sauce. I don't like pickles so I left those off and that may have changed the taste. The onion rings however were delicious! Another large serving for sharing but you might not want to. They were light, crispy and just right. As a caveat - their burgers are absolutely delicious and they have an excellent chicken salad as well. Give this place a try, it's worth it.

    Greek Salad and Fried Zucchini
    Jewels B.

    I have no idea how, but somehow I've passed this place like 700 times and never noticed it there. A friend recently told me she had it for dinner and raved about it, described where it was and I knew all the businesses surrounding it, but it's so discreet and hidden to me that I never knew it existed. Bummer because I've had it twice since she recently told me and it was delicious both times! The service is quick and the staff is sweet. The food is so fresh and tasty and the portions are massive. I only ate about a 5th of my salad and saved the rest. My kids had a hard time deciding what to order because they have so many tasty things on the menu. So now we just have to keep going back so we can try more. :-) I hope they get some better signage or promote it somewhere or something so they get more business! I like small hidden gems like this and I want them to last in the community!

    BLT
    John F.

    October 2025- 3.5 Stars. I stopped by Paul's Place for a BLT and some onion rings. The BLT ($6.99) was pretty good -- fresh lettuce, crisp tomato, and nicely toasted bread -- but the bacon could have been fresher and a little more generous. It had good flavor overall, but just shy of that perfect BLT balance. The onion rings ($7.99) were excellent -- crunchy, golden brown, and full of flavor without being greasy. Easily the standout item of the meal. I paired everything with a medium soda ($2.81), bringing my total to about $28 including tax for two meals. Service was friendly and quick, and diner vibe makes it a comfortable local spot for breakfast or lunch. With slightly fresher bacon, this would've been an easy four-star visit.

    Terry M.

    How have I not done a review on Paul's Place yet??!? This place is a mainstay of the neighborhood. :) The food is consistently good, it's your standard short order comfort food menu, but the quality is better than most other places, as is the service! The place is always clean and well kept, and it's always a chill atmosphere with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We're here pretty often, again, it's quick, easy, and you know it will be good. 10/10. :)

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    15 years ago

    Great pastrami, fantastic fried mushrooms and fried zucchini. Mmm!

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    14 years ago

    Good stuff, a local favorite when in Los Alamitos.... go pastrami and fried zucchini, can't go wrong.

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    13 years ago

    We've been coming here for nearly 20 years and they are still the best fast food in all of long beach. Their Greek salad is perfection!

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    11 years ago

    Visited the Pauls Place on Taft n Glassel, great food and service, does anyone know if the Paul's place in Oceanside is affiliated?

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    PERFECT old time original all American burger joint. Their mushroom burger and zucchini fries are the best!

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    Ask the Community - Paul's Place

    Is Paul place los alamitos open for take out? I drove bye and its closed the parking lot is blocked

    Yes!! It is mostly a take out place. Tables are in the patio area.

    Is it dog friendly?

    Yes it is! It's outdoor seating so plenty of space for your pup!

    How long has Paul's place been in business?

    7 years

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