The good: my roast beef sandwich was really good. Large portion that includes fries at a decent price. I like they also bring out complementary bread and butter with a pesto spread. The wait staff was friendly The needs improvement: the outdoor seating had rusty tables and the inside of the place seemed dated. Over all good experience and I would eat here again read more

We try to come here once a year and this year has been our favorite. Drinks were good and their pre fixe menu was amazing! Tons of food and completely worth the price. read more

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Amazing place to have an event! It's beautiful , the Food is great and staff is amazing. I had the pleasure to be helped by María in catering. our event was fabulous. read more

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Highly recommend The Reef for your wedding (or any event). The food was amazing - LOVED the grilled salmon and the coconut shrimp! Maria the event coordinator was always available to answer questions. The venue was very affordable with great quality and service! read more

The ambiance is nice. Great place for a date especially if you sit in the back patio area. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Be advised they may have events that get loud. Also, understand that if you sit in the back patio and you think you are alone with your date you may get disturbed occasionally since they give tours of the place to people that want their wedding there. Parking was good on a Thursday night. The food It was ok but not worth the price. Once again, you are going here for a romantic evening not to spoil your taste buds. read more

Reef on the Water - Chocolate cake - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

I was there on a private party,Great in every way!!! Food ; service , bar the environment and view was spectacular.

There was a wonderful Christmas Day Breakfast presented by the Salvation Army, and hosted by The Reef. Extraordinary volunteers, and indeed if Brian and Liza are the face of these volunteers, kudos to all, for the good cheer and kindness. Having participated in similar events elsewhere, I have seen the tremendous energy and dedication required to put together such a grand scale event. These are wonderful people, also the Los Angeles and Long Beach Fire Departments played a major role. Bless them all! read more

Reef on the Water - Framed view - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Looks like this place was one of the casualties of the So-called Pandemic,,, Seems like the spot is permanently shut down even the grass is growing showing signs that not even the gardener is visiting that spot,,, The one star is so the review can be posted if it could be taken away it would be cause the only thing is this place is located in a prime spot with a view,,, read more

Spent 5 days on the island. This was the best food here! The staff was wonderful. Our waiter Bill. Had another table of 18, so we thought we would never see him, nope Bill was always checking on us.you could tell he like his job.After dinner we were able to go to the beach at the tiki bar and sit by the fire.. great place read more

Reef on the Water - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Nice venue for large, special gatherings, but not the most convenient location. My brother-in-law's family threw a big birthday bash for a beloved aunt and we had a great time. They'd rented the whole place for the afternoon and it was quite a to-do. The banquet room is spacious and nicely appointed with a great view; the buffet food was pretty good, and the staff was on the ball with any requests that came up. Driving to it and finding parking can be a bit of a struggle, but that would be my only complaint about this place. A great events space overall. read more

Came here specifically to check out their venue packages but ended up staying for a drink. The entire process from viewing each room to selecting napkin linens were a BREEZE. Michelle took great care in delivering great service to my family and I. Would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking a venue or just a nice dinner on the waterfront. The staff have set up a superb atmosphere for their guests to wind down in. Great selection of wines and appetizers! John must have dined at a different restaurant because I've been here for three hours with open ears and eyes. My order came out in less than twenty minutes. Shame such an eloquently written review of his impatience should stick. read more

Reef on the Water - Bar over the waterfront! - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

It's closed. This was a great restaurant. Great seafood and steaks. Wonderful Sunday brunch. Unfortunately it is now closed. Damn the pandemic.... read more

I've only been to the Reef for their Sunday Bunch Buffet. It usually very good. If you ask for Augies section (he is one of the waiters), he will be sure to do crazy things like bring you a super long straw, or take your phone if you are using it, and start talking to whoever you're on the phone with. He is all in good fun but some people who are uptight might not be able to handle him so be warned in advance if you don't have a sense of humor. The food is fantastic though , eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, the usual.. cakes and pastries, chocolate fountain to cover marshmallows. Made to order Pasta station. It's the real deal for buffets with a nice view outside if you're by a window ;) Give their brunch a try! read more

Nice venue but it's in the cut. I've been to several events here over the years and always enjoyed it there. The party I recently attended was fabulous and we were the only party there. We had the lay of the land. I hate they closed the restaurant though. read more

Came for the buffet brunch. For $50 I was disappointed. Besides the bottomless champagne everything else was mediocre and not good. Came for a birthday and everyone had the same review. You order crab and "blackened" shrimp and all it is is cold shrimp and crab in the shell with a handful of seasoning thrown on top. The meat/shrimp itself is not seasoned so the seasoning is pointless. The waffles are airy and crispy instead of said and fluffy. The only items with decent reviews were the foods that you order; the sliders and omelets. Definitely will not be coming back. A waste of calories and money The service however was good. Waiters checked in consistently. read more

Sunday brunch is as fab as it sounds. We did ask to be seated outside and were ignored for like 15 minutes as the waiter clearly passed our table numerous times and refilled everyone's drinks and didnt even acknowlege us. That is generally a deal killer for me, but lucky for them I had passed the buffet and already committed. We asked to be seated inside and had great service. The bottomless champagne is really quickly refilled and the food selection is fabulous. Don't miss the made to order Benedict and chiliquelles..... Totally worth the wait. read more

We walked in on a Saturday and we ask for table for two the lady said this it's busy today I said well can we sit at the bar she said I think so I think it's still happy hour. Everything is I think I think I think you work at entrance desk you should know if the happy hour is open or not. We took a few pictures and a happy hour section and then we finally sat at the bar it took them some time to notice us and then I finally asked someone could they help us and he took our order and that took a while for our drinks and food to arrive back to us. i waste a full drink and ask the gentleman could he clean this up he gave me the towel to clean up the drink and never replaced my drink. The bartender was not attentive at all I had to ask another bartender could he make me another drink and that was after 20 minutes and he did and it was a little better. The food arrived and it was fantastic. The service sucks but they hurry and give you the bill read more

I want to thank you and the Reef for providing True Lux Events services for our daughter Sophia's quinceanera.  Mr. Michael Kaintz and Ms. Areal Hughes are truly an amazing team. Mr. Kaintz responded to all my calls and emails timely.  His professionalism is second to none.  Ms. Hughes provided extraordinary services for our daughters celebration.  She truly is a master in her craft.  On the day of the rehersal, she assisted me with all my questions and concerns. Ms. Hughes treated all the teenagers and their parents with the utmost respect and patience.  Due to her hard work and experience the ceremony was perfect.  She identified and corrected the smallest details to ensure everything was picture perfect.  I hope you continue to offer True Lux services to all your clients, as they provide essential services for a smooth, successful and joyful celebration. read more

We went here to try the DineLA menu and boy we were unimpressed. To start out, we came on a Saturday afternoon and noticed that the place seemed slow (as in not so many customers, but later realized the service was literally slow). We were greeted and told it would take 5-10 minutes to prepare a table, which I thought was unusual seeing how there were many empty tables. We ordered the following dishes: calamari, clam chowder, prime roast French dip sandwich, pineapple bacon fried rice, lava cake (they were out of the tiramisu?!) Ratings: Bread and pesto/butter... warm, soft, tasty pesto, and best of all free! 5/5 Calamari... pretty standard except the batter kept falling apart 4/5 Clam chowder...no complaints here! 5/5 French dip sandwich...very soft meat 5/5 Fried rice... good presentation but lackluster taste. Short grain rice. Barely any pineapple or bacon 3/5 Lava cake... small and pitiful presentation. See picture 2/5 Our server checked on us only once and disappeared for the rest of the meal. We had to grab someone else to get the check and almost left to pay ourselves because it was taking so long. Very disappointing service. Overall, I'm glad I tried it but would not come back a second time. read more

Reef on the Water - Pineapple bacon fried rice... although lacking pineapple and bacon for some reason - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

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We attended a wedding this past weekend here and it is a very nice setting. What truly impressed me was the gentleman who apparently was the site assistant for the wedding. He kept everything on track and was always smiling and very pleasant. The bartenders were efficient. The food servers did a fine job with our meal and all it entailed. I would suggest that the venue invest in a few outdoor space heaters. It got very cold in the evening and some well placed outdoor heaters could have helped. The fire pits just weren't enough. The wedding and reception were great. Thank. You. read more

Went with a friend and orders 12 oz prime rib, it was delicious , also orders calamari, it was done right. We sat outside for the view under the shaded seated area. Beautiful view and good food. Clean place and nice workers and customers. I'll have to come back in evening time for the night light view. It's pricy but it's expected with the location, views and quality and portion of food. read more

Reef on the Water - Medium rare prime rib w calamari - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

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This place is trash. Absolute trash. All it's really good for is a nice view of the bay. The food is HIGHLY mediocre. The same type of bland, whack cuisine that would be served at a Holiday Inn continental breakfast buffet. And then they pretty much up charge all that just because they have some fancy halls and a picturesque view. The servers were all extremely rude too. We held an event here for family and they were super unhelpful and gave off attitude when asked for things. Honestly wouldn't come back here. You're better off at the Queen Mary across the way. read more

The food is great. There is so much to eat! Crab, salmon, ribs, sushi, waffles, and so so much more! The staff is very friendly and keeps the champagne flowing! The views of the ocean is beautiful! About $55 plus tax for brunch. Pretty much only valet parking. read more

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The Reef is a beautiful Venue and the food is pretty good but I've had really bad experience with the event staff and attending their brunch. First Issue with Event Staff: I visited the restaurant in late August to book a Surprise birthday party for my mom for the end of September. I explained that the room HAD TO BE HANDICAP accessible. There was one room available which I was able to see from photos since it was being painted. Everything looked good including the menu but I advised I was not comfortable booking until I saw the room. I was told to comeback Friday. When I came back Friday the room was booked to someone else which was soooooo unprofessional. They didn't even give me the courtesy of returning Friday to see if I still wanted it. The event manager proceeded to show me another room..which was upstairs and NOT Handicap Accessible. Then showed me a loud OUTDOOR rooftop as if that would be acceptable for a 60 year old's birthday party. I was offered no alternative dates. They didn't call the other party to see if they were willing to swap rooms. Nothing. All I got was a "oh I'm sorry". I was unable to throw a party for my mom which was super important to me. To make matters worse I sent 2 emails to the restaurant regarding my experience and NEVER received a response. 2nd Issue: Even though I told myself I would NEVER support their business again. For my birthday weekend I wanted to enjoy a nice peaceful Sunday brunch with a nice view. So I gave the Reef another shot. It took 1 hour for my omelette and shrimp to come from the kitchen. My server only came to the table 2x in like 2 hours. Nobody came to clear ANY of the plates that I was done with. Empty plates were piling and flies were swarming and still nobody came over. I had to seek out the manager..who comped my meal but that didn't make up for the horrible experience. Never would of thought that this restaurant would have ruined mine and my moms birthday within a few months. I really used to love this place. Now it sucks that I wont be patronizing them ever again due to horrible service across the board. read more

I fell in love with this place. I definitly want to come back. I would recommend trying this place out. Older restaurant but very clean and kept up well. Beautiful scenery if you sit by one of the big bay windows. Parking can get a bit challenging. I was here for a family gathering. We had good service and good food for a large size party. We had part of one of the upstairs private rooms which was very comfortable overlooking Long Beach Bay. read more

Reef on the Water - Overlooking the bay. Beautiful view during dinner. - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Went here for restaurant week LA and had a good time. We got a fried calamari, a salad and then fish n chips. The views and the ambiance are actually very nice. Right on the water with a great view of the bay down in Long Beach. Really enjoyed that. As to the food it was pretty good for the most part. The fried calamari came with an interesting sauce, Tomato based, that was pretty quality. Fish n chips was a little over breaded. I'm not usually a dessert guy but for dine LA it came with it, and here's where the reef lost stars. First there was a bizarrely long wait for the dessert. Substantially longer than any of the other waits. Then when my lava cake showed up it waS completely not a lava cake. It was a delicious brownie, but the point of the lava cake is the lava. This cake was solid through and through. No idea what messed up there, but otherwise it was a good place. Just skip dessert. read more

My daughter brought me here for Mother's Day. This place was really, really crowded. The food is good, but the lines to get the food are ridiculous and that was the most frustrating thing. So you're not able to try as much as you'd like to, because you spend an hour just waiting for one item such as an omelette. But the view is beautiful. read more

Reef on the Water - CLAWED HAM MERCY - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

Worst experience in more than 60 years of eating & celebrating at restaurants. While this restaurant has a long history & great memories, it apparently has changed management & is no longer maintaining the service, food or excellence of yesterday. If it continues down this disastrous road, it won't be here much longer. R.I.P. We had a party of 12 & an early 6:30 reservation, 6 individuals after having placed their orders were told at deferent times their ordered food items were not available. The waitress was rude & incompetent from the beginning. We had to bend to her rules & the customer was never right. She even argued & refused to delete ordered items on the check that were not provided. The food was inedible either from being way too salty or no taste or seasoning at all! How does a restaurant, which was quiet empty (now I know why) run out of 6 menu items before 7:30 pm? The most disgusting thing was when the waitress brought out cut up salmon after having previously told the customer that she couldn't have her ordered salmon because the last one had been dropped on the floor. She explained that the cut up one had been left over from a banquet! REALLY??? - it wasn't eaten because who could be sure which explanation was true! You've been warned & should avoid this mismanaged restaurant like the plague! read more

The Reef has a fantastic Champagne brunch on Sundays that I have been to a number of times over the years. There is a tremendous variety of high quality food available. The restaurant is in a beautiful location on the water with a great view of Long Beach across the bay. You have to try to get into Augie's section. He makes you feel at home, is very entertaining, and keeps everyone in the room laughing and having fun with him and the other guests. I do not know how he does it. The Reef is well worth the drive I have to make from Chatsworth. read more

Took my dad out for his 70th birthday and managed a great window view for a party of 11 on a Sunday night at 6pm. There were 2 weddings in the adjoining areas but the section we had was empty and quiet. As soon as we sat down we found ourselves killing a trail of ants on the window sill and a few stragglers that made their way on the table. I didn't want to ruin the mood for my dad who was at the far end of the table away from the windows so my brother and I took to the task of insect control ourselves. The service was great. We had one waiter who was attentive and accurate with our order. The drinks servings were hearty and the opening breads were fresh. They have generous sized meals and offer a pre-fix menu from appetizers to dessert that worked out great for some in our party. The rest of us ordered regular entree items. Quality of food was good, although thinking back now, it wasn't memorable enough for me to recall exactly what I ordered. Could have been the ants and the flies on the window that distracted me from really appreciating the meal. Had it not been for the insects, I might consider coming back but I may not. If I do I will definitely opt for an inner table away from the windows or patio seating. read more

Reef on the Water - Ants and flies greeted us as we sat down to a special milestone birthday dinner for my dad. - Seafood Near Me - Long Beach, California

I was supposed to have my wedding reception here but it got canceled due to covid. My fiancé and I were told by Jaime that we were approved for a refund, and that our check would arrive within 30 days. Its been 3 months and we still havent received anything. I called and spoke to Nicole 3 weeks ago and was told once again that we were approved and would receive the check within 2 weeks. That check must have gotten lost in the mail because it still hasn't arrived. We are done playing games with the Reef!! I would think twice before booking an event here! They showed their true colors during this pandemic. I will be contacting my attorney asap!!! read more

This is a review for a wedding event. I was the wedding coordinator/ planner (Mellie Bee Events) hired by my clients for their wedding on 1/25/2019. The wedding took place in their grand ballroom off to the left of the venue away from the reef's main restaurant. The view of the harbor from the ballroom was very pretty. The ballroom has their own build in dance floor, however it is kind of dated. My client did rent her own all white seamless dance floor and it definitely brightened up the room. Tall centerpieces were necessary to fill the room up, however the venue's standard draping with chandelier helped fill the room too, so not much decor is needed to be brought in. For set-up, the staff were all very helpful and friendly. They assisted us with whatever we needed. I am very glad to have coordinated here, as the view was spectacular. Will definitely recommend to future clients for a Harbor View! read more

The Reef has a gorgeous view, and that's pretty much what you're paying for. The strawberry lemonade is good (no refills). Fresh lemon and strawberry flavor. The pesto sauce that comes with the butter goes well with the bread. The clam chowder was good. It was more creamy than anything else. My palate was begging for some salinity. I should've asked for oyster crackers. The clams were abundant and large, but the dish was still lacking that seafood brininess. The tropical ahi poke was refreshing. The tuna wasn't at the peak of its flavor but it was good enough. The large chips provided a much wanted crunchy textural contrast. The cucumbers and mangoes paired well with the tuna. This meal could have been four stars, but the hawaiian ribeye was a letdown. It seemed to be select grade, which is one step below choice grade. It was thin, and not too flavorful. I had a great experience with the hawaiian ribeye at Houston's, so I ordered this here because I wanted to compare. There is no comparison; the hawaiian ribeye at Houston's is far better, and it actually costs less. Spending $38 at the Reef for a Denny's quality steak just doesn't cut it. The bok choy seemed to be an afterthought. The "crispy" onion straws were soggy. The mashed potatoes were the best item on the plate. I ordered medium rare and it came out medium well. At that point I didn't care enough to send it back. The meal started with potential but ended lackluster. I probably wouldn't return unless someone else wanted to come here. read more

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