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    Sky Room

    4.1 (196 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Complimentary Bar Snacks
    Jasmine R.

    Staying at this lovely hotel we decided to eat here as well. It's a gorgeous area; the dining room, the bar, the decor, the views. We sat at the bar since it was a bit packed. Just not for empty wallets for sure, one regular cocktail is 20+ dollars. Very expensive here. I believe if you're an AMEX platinum member it's more worth it. It was my boyfriend's birthday and they did say they do a dessert but didn't say it'd cost almost 20 dollars. The food was good but not 50 and 60 dollars good. Overall, it's a good restaurant for the status and ambiance.

    Ravioli
    Maria R.

    Service here was amazing. The food was pretty good the chef sends small bites for you to try. When i tell you that service was great it was top notch service totally appreciate their hospitality. The sky room view was amazing. The food was good too. They even give a free bday treat for those celebrating.

    Duck breast
    Sheila A.

    We finally went to Skyroom for our anniversary, as it had been on our list for special occasion for a while. I made a reservation and asked for a nice table for the occasion. We got seated by the window and the view was really nice. The service was really nice, the waitress greeted us, asked about our special occasion and gave us a nice "gift" from the kitchen which was the tuna&caviar bites. We ordered crab cake, beef tartare, wagyu flat iron, liberty farms duck breast, and the tableside flambe banana foster. We also ordered 4 cocktails which I already forgot what we ordered. But they're all good as expected. The good: - the kitchen gifts for our anniversary were very much appreciated and very nice. They also gave us a free chocolate cake with a "happy anniversary" - The vibe and view was really romantic and great for the occasion. Although some people still wear super casual and wear shorts lol (it's Long Beach afterall) - my favorite plates were the steak and the crab cake. The banana foster was delicious too. The not so impressive: - duck breast was underwhelming and sort of dry. It's disappointing cos all other reviews were raving about it. - tartare, I definitely have had better ones Like I mentioned, everything was going really well and when the check came, the tip options were 20% at minimum, and we chose to tip 20% which I thought was normal. Well, pretty sure the waitress' face changed immediately and her attitude completely changed lol. It's very noticeable because she was super nice before. Maybe she expected us to tip 25%? Anyways, it's okay though, I still appreciate the great service although it definitely made it a little bit awkward after. Overall it's still a great dinner experience. Not sure I'd come back again, none of the dishes really made want to go again soon, if it makes sense. But if you never tried it, it's worth a visit.

    Was a salmon tart... i had already eaten one.
    Stephen F.

    Look, the decor was incredible, the ambiance amazing and the views spectacular. Also the service was too notch. Perfect. I will give it that and that is whats saving this review from 3 stars. For the money though...the food was alright. It was not bad but when you expect to spend $200-300 for a meal for 2 people, ($150 by myself and that's not counting alcohol) , i just expected the food to wow me. Instead, while the presentation was always beautiful...as to taste, I had one really good dish out of 4 I ordered, and the rest were ok. The foods not worth the money, but if you want a gorgeous special occasion date, this place is worth the money.

    Christina S.

    It was an amazing experience and very nice environment. Food was so good. We did a girl night birthday dinner and they did everything special for my friend. Highly recommend for a date night, girls night out and birthday dinner.

    Jazzmine M.

    Loved it, perfect for date night! Gorgeous decor, dimly lit, very nice new American decor. Our server was so fun to chat with and the Long Beach and San Fransisco night life. Liked my fish dish, wish I had gotten the duck (or taken more off of my boyfriend's plate), great wine selection, and the table side dessert was a great way to finish dinner before after dinner drinks.

    Outside of the Fairmont Breakers Hotel, where the Sky Room is located.
    David B.

    We came to the Sky Room for our 33rd anniversary dinner, and it was a culinary masterpiece. General Manager Courtney Miller and her staff provided attentive, flawless service, seating us with a stunning view of the marina, Shoreline Village, Harbor, and the Pacific Ocean. Because we don't drink alcohol, the staff generously swapped the complimentary 100-year anniversary champagne for amazing Strawberry Coolers. Chef de Cuisine Maxwell Pfeiffer delivered an incredible meal. We started with a tuna tartare amuse-bouche, Parker House Rolls, rich Oysters Rockefeller, and a buttery Dungeness Crab Cake. For our main, we shared the California Wagyu Beef Wellington--absolute perfection. Chef Maxwell even generously surprised us with a complimentary side of the Pommes "Sky Room" to go with our Sauteed Savoy Spinach! We finished with a Bananas Foster prepared beautifully tableside. We were also incredibly touched when hotel GM André Brose took the time to personally greet us at our table. A truly unforgettable dining experience!

    Raw oysters ($30 | 1/2 dozen) nice & fresh
    Joe P.

    I had a b'ness dinner at Skyroom at the Fairmont Breakers Hotel in LBC. There were positives & negatives. Positives: Marissa was an awesome waitress. She was knowledgable about the menu, and a pleasure to deal with; The hostesses were super nice. They held my bottle of wine while I used the restroom, and had a drink at the bar; The duck was excellent. The skin was crispy, and the meat was nicely seasoned & juicy; Secondarily, the oysters were very good. The raw oysters were fresh, and the cooked oysters were nicely seasoned; Negatives: Jenna was a terrible bartender. She took forever to acknowledge me, and took forever to make our drinks after my friend arrived. She made drinks for others that ordered after us. The hostess had to check on us twice, and I said we'll be ready as soon as we get our drinks; I was charged $3.75 extra for ordering a drink at dinner "neat". The alcohol is measured, so how can I be receiving more alcohol if my drink is neat vs w/ ice or mixed? I have never seen such an upcharge, and I travel around the country and the world; All in all a positive experience. There are other bars on the property (like Alter Ego downstairs). Perhaps next time I will have a drink at AE first before dinner vs the bar in the restaurant.

    Deni B.

    I loved our evening at the Sky Room! When you get off the elevator, you are immediately greeted with a beautiful mini exhibit on the history of the hotel and the restaurant. I loved reading all about their past, and how they have honored the story of the restaurant in the newly renovated space. The restaurant itself is luxurious and moody. We were originally taken to a room in the back that was oddly plain, so I asked if we could have one of the empty booths in the main area, and our host let us snag that table instead. We were celebrating, so we went for the wagyu beef Wellington as well as the Parker house rolls and caesar salad. It was all incredible, definitely the best beef Wellington I've ever had. And the mashed potatoes!!! I must say, the rolls and cultured butter were great..... but when you are spending so much money no matter what you order, it felt a little silly to charge $6 for rolls. Just toss us a bone here! I promise everyone wants 'em! The service was pretty exceptional. I asked for black pepper on my mashed potatoes, and 20 minutes or so later, I served myself another scoop of potatoes from the family-style dish. Within 10 seconds, our server miraculously re-appeared with the pepper grinder to top my second portion. I was blown away by the attention to detail. We finished up with the bananas fosters to really get the full experience, and it did not disappoint! I think every meal should finish with a little flambé.

    Parker House Rolls and Cultured Butter
    Roger P.

    Shoutout to Amex FHR benefits for giving us the opportunity to dine-in at the Sky Room while staying at the Fairmont Breakers! There weren't any available walk-in tables but luckily, the bar is open seating and you can order off of the same menu. The dress code is elegant casual so guys just have to have a collared shirt and long pants. We ordered just enough to hit the $100 dining credit and that included the Parker House Rolls and Cultured Butter, Sky Room Caesar, and Wagyu Flat Iron. Overall, the food was surprisingly good for a hotel restaurant. The rolls came with two and were super soft and fluffy. The wagyu steak was very tender and well flavored. Definitely on the pricier end and we probably wouldn't have visited if it weren't for the FHR benefits but I can see it being a nice date spot or a place to celebrate life milestones.

    Crystal D.

    This place was excellent. Located at the top of the Fairmont Breakers Hotel, the Sky Room is elegant and romantic with awesome views of Long Beach all around the restaurant. Even the customers were dressed to the nines, clearly understanding the assignment. We started with whiskey sours and old fashioneds both of which were delicious and strong. We also tried the crudités which consisted of seasonal root vegetables on ice and a green goddess dressing. It was weirdly beautiful and really good. For entrees we had the short rib with chimichurri which was sooooo good. It was tender and full of flavor. One of the best that I've had. As for dessert, we had tinted the banana foster which is prepared table side. It was so yummy, sweet, and caramelly. I was surprised with a very rich and chocolatey cake as a birthday treat. It was also very good but we were too full to finish it. I was really pleased with our dining experience here. I definitely recommended it and I would absolutely return.

    Tuna w/ Caviar
    Sid D.

    What a great place to celebrate any occasion at Sky Room. Amazing atmosphere, great service, and fabulous food! We were celebrating birthday and we orders bunch of different plates to try out. For appetizers: Steak Tartare- great flavors. Broccoli - prepared to its perfection; nice crunch and good sauce. Cabbage - well cooked topped with bacon and excellent dressing. Crab cakes - can't describe.. it was excellent! Squash Risotto - for being a vegetarian dish it was amazing. Mushrooms on it were to die for. Beef Wilmington - this dish was made to its perfection. Gotta give it to the chef how well this is mastered! Absolutely loved this dish. Highly recommended. Over all, amazing experience and I will be coming back to try other dishes on their menu.

    Lobster appetizer
    Sepideh S.

    We made a reservation through OpenTable to celebrate a new job and had heard great things about this place from foodie friends, but unfortunately it didn't live up to expectations. Our reservation was for 8:30 and we were explicitly asked to arrive at 8:15, which we did. Despite this, we were asked to wait another 45 minutes due to poor seating management and weren't seated until around 9:10 -- a disappointing start. Once seated, our server was professional and knowledgeable, explaining the menu well and offering solid recommendations. That said, given how busy it was (Saturday night), the overall service pace was slow. For a restaurant at this price point, I'd rate service around a 2.5-3 out of 5. The food itself was very good, but delays -- especially with our wine -- took away from the experience. While our celebration was verbally acknowledged with a congratulations, for a top-tier restaurant with a nearly $500 bill for two people, we would have expected a small gesture, such as offering a comped dessert, to truly elevate the experience. The ambiance and potential are there, but the execution fell short overall. Personally, I wouldn't return and would opt for other restaurants that deliver a more consistent high-end experience.

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    Ask the Community - Sky Room

    Is there a corkage fee?

    I was informed by a friend that dined there that it is $50.00 per bottle, with 2 bottles maximum allowed.

    Is there anything done for dinners on special occasions? I have a Wedding Anniversary coming up and dinner reservations at your restaurant.. Thank you.

    Yes, just call ahead. They had a dessert for my friend's bday.

    Is the dance floor still around for dinner and dancing?

    I didn't see a dance floor, but there is a rooftop and DJ and downstairs has a bar and sometimes a live band.

    Is there a dress code? Are ties and jackets required?

    Don't need a jacket and tie, but business casual is a smart choice.

    Do they allow for walk in's for only drinks at the bar?

    Yes, they do. Also, you might get a table if someone with a reservation doesn't show up.

    Is there still dancing?

    There isn't really room for that in the restaurant. There is a rooftop bar on the 14th floor, Halo, with music over speakers and lots of space in the outdoor patio section.

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    Viaje

    Viaje

    4.6
    (572 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    Visited Viaje on a Sunday afternoon for "social hour" (happy hour) and stayed for FIVE HOURS! It's…read moredifficult to find a restaurant with amazing ambiance, service, food AND cocktails, but Viaje cracked the code. My boyfriend and I sat at the bar and received AMAZING service from the bartenders Bailey and Randy. Both gentlemen were extremely knowledgeable about tequila and took the time to understand our preferences, pick a cocktail off the menu for us and then explain each cocktail in great detail. Give these guys a visit and I promise you'll be in a good hands! Cocktails/food we tried and I highly recommend: "Hasta el cielo" - The cantalope in this drink is so insanely refreshing, especially right now in this summer heat! "Paloma Blanca" - You'll be disappointed with every single Paloma after experiencing the Paloma Blanca. They mastered their in house clarified grapefruit soda. "Moda Chicali" - My spirit of choice is gin and it's hard to find a cocktail that isn't cucumber and mint. Viaje nailed it with this one!! It's a perfect balance of light and sweet. It almost has a lychee taste to it, even though that's not an ingredient! "Pelon Divino" - If you enjoyed eating pulparindo as a kid, then you'll love this cocktail. I'm not usually a fan of mezcal, but the smokiness is so smooth and almost needed to balance out the tamarindo. Probably the first time I've truly enjoyed a mezcal in my cocktail! "Taco de Pork Belly" - INSANELY GOOD. Pork belly was so crispy and juicy. The pico de gallo was perfect. And the handmade in house blue corn tortillas were DELICIOUS. "Taco de Camaron" - Also delicious. Shrimp was juicy and seasoned well. "Carnitas" - This was recommended to us by the staff and it did not disappoint. The meat fell off the bone and was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The black beans were also soooo flavorful and the perfect texture. This dish was enough food for two people to share if you started your evening with appetizers. Viaje is the perfect place for a solo meal, date night or meeting up with some friends for dinner. I will 100% be back and will be telling everyone I know about this restaurant. Keep it up Viaje!

    This place really fooled us. The food was a 2-star experience, but the service was absolutely…read more5-star. The staff was attentive, friendly, and on top of everything, and the restaurant itself is beautiful. We knew it wasn't a traditional Mexican restaurant, which was perfectly fine, but unfortunately the food just didn't deliver. The ceviche was served in what tasted like a cold tomato soup, garnished with microgreens, cilantro, and other greens. Great presentations but the flavors just didn't work for us. The carnitas were the biggest disappointment. They were served more like barbecue ribs and were very tough. They definitely weren't the tender, flavorful carnitas we were expecting to enjoy with tortillas. The chips were good, and management stopped by to check on us, which was appreciated. I really wish the food had matched the level of service and atmosphere. We didn't want to chance it with dessert so we skipped dessert and after dinner drinks.

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    Viaje
    Viaje
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    The Exhibition Room

    The Exhibition Room

    4.1
    (493 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$$

    It's a IYKYK kind of place here. We didn't know about it as we were here meeting some friends for…read moredrinks. They made all the reservations. Honestly thought it was the bar that we came inside. First impression, why did we need reservations.... Since we didn't know the hidden entrance. Well, it's a cool concept once we entered. There's a dress code so be advised. What I found out was the entrance of the speakeasy was through a phone booth that next to the pool table of Roxanne's bar. Once reservations is made, you'll received an email with a password to enter. Enter phone booth and to connect to the inside and they'll open the door for you. We had the first reservations I believe they opened at 7pm. We were the first group to arrive. As it was my first time, we had ordered bar food and were waiting for it inside the main bar. So half an hour was used from our time limit. The speakeasy, dark and moody but perfect for the place. Special crafted cocktails by the bartenders which were great. They also have food as well, found out later. We did try the meat pie, which it was just ok. Basically an empanadas, the pickle veggies accompanied it was my favorite. It was good but nothing major to rave about. The drinks were quite nice and tasty. What they offered on the menu did have a load of good choices. Tables scattered throughout as well as bar seating. There's a piano which maybe used for live music. Overall, the moody speakeasy vibe was great. Friendly staff and bartender made some great drinks. What we had to snack on, the meat pie was just ok. They're very strict with the time limits. Once it's reached they'll let you know.

    This place is beautiful! Such a contrast with the front bar (not talking bad about Roxanne's just a…read moredifferent vibe). Had the steak and frites and the charcuterie board. Great selection and was very good. Drinks were unique and interesting. They had a great live band playing and I had such a great night. There is a time limit but they were very courteous about letting us know when we reached the limit.

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    Fried zucchini + yucca chicharones
    Fried zucchini + yucca chicharones
    Smoke and fire!
    Smoke and fire!
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    Angel's Share

    Angel's Share

    4.1
    (167 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    So this is a review that's been a *long* time coming (I've just been chronically overwhelmed for an…read moreequally long time.) I haven't been here often, but I *was* here right around when they opened, wherein I determined that the food ranged from quality but a bit overpriced, to just overpriced, a feeling I would still hold, generally speaking. Great vibe, solid service, but maybe a little pretentiously priced (and/or it's just stupid expensive to run a restaurant in this area, granted.) And with *super* pretentiously-priced cocktails, for how relatively simple they mostly are (if I'm gonna spend $18+ plus tip on a drink, I expect Baby Gee-level cocktails.) They also had an impressive wall of craft beer on tap, but also a bit pricey, especially compared to places not on 2nd street, so there was never a particular *draw*. But then I never actually finished reviewing it, because I'm super behind. Anyway, then also not particularly recently, they launched a happy hour, which at the time, especially for this particular part of Long Beach, was pretty stupidly good, with $5 decent sized smashburgers (6 with cheese, 10 with cheese and also fries), as well as $5 craft beer, pretty much all of them, including the fancy, exciting stuff (exciting if you're a nerd like me, the barrel aged stuff, for instance). They also had one specific half hour at the time, which I'd like to immortalize as a super fun idea, where one specific cheap but craft beer was some stupid price, I think like a dollar, but since they had a whole wall of rotating craft beer, a *different* specific cheap craft beer any given day. That's not relevant at all to my current review, but it was fun. Anyway, I still didn't write a review like a year ago when I took advantage of that happy hour, though I did take advantage of it a solid couple of times. Skip forward again to just a few weeks ago, I happened to be attending an event in the general area again, an event that was going to involve more alcohol than food and for which having a happy-hour-timed dinner in the area was going to be useful, so I figured I'd check out whether the happy hour was still there, and it was. At least as of a few weeks ago, the happy hour (3-6 weekdays) was still a thing, and it had gone up a whopping 55 cents per item. Ends up being effectively ~$17 plus tip for a quality smashburger, quality fries and a craft beer, though they didn't have as *many* of the fancy (barrel-aged or equivalent) stuff as they had the first time, they did still have some, and it was still $5.55 for any beer on draft they had. So happy hour wise, that's a pretty good price for this part of the country, I'd say. Obviously only since the burgers and fries *are* also absolutely quality burgers and fries. Not quite as wonderful as my gold standard smashburger at The Stache, perhaps, but still a great smashburger. My opinion on spending almost 20 bucks for what is effectively still just an old fashioned, hasn't changed, though. :p

    Was here for an event and stopped in for a drink. Was…read moregreeted right away. Service is good as they got super busy. Drinks are strong so no skipping on the booze. We did not eat. Will want to come back to hang out and try the food too. Bar keeps with very nice.

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    Festive Interior
    Festive Interior
    Mistle-Tito
    Mistle-Tito
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    Old fashioned

    Sky Room - tradamerican - Updated August 2026

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