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    Spaghettini

    4.5 (3.9k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    SPAGHETTINI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Classy

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    Juan M.

    Haven't come here in yearrssssss and I'm glad I came again! Brought my pops for his birthday and we had a great time with great vibes! Food was fantastic. Service was great. Lighting was a bit dark, but not horrible. Thinking about coming back for some music soon!

    If you haven't seen New Zealand guitarist & vocalist Andréa Lisa before, you have to see her perform! She's awesome!
    Pat F.

    Updated review from dinner, drinks, and live entertainment on 5/22/26 (5pm-9pm) featuring Andréa Lisa's 7pm performance. We had reservations for a party of nine in the lounge area, and four guests in our group had never attended a performance or dined at Spag's before. After this experience, I can confidently say it definitely won't be their last visit. Spag's consistently delivers top-quality evenings like the one we experienced. From the online reservation process to our arrival and seating, everything went smoothly and professionally as always. Our server, Vanessa, was absolutely AMAZING! She handled every need our party had with professionalism, hospitality, and a genuine desire to make our night special. Not once did we see her become frustrated over special requests, changes to existing orders, or even being flagged down while already halfway across the room helping another table. I genuinely mean it when I say she was exceptional. We were no more important than any of her other tables, yet she made us feel like VIPs all night long. My wife and I ordered the sea bass and the rack of lamb entrées, and we shared the carrot cake for dessert. While the menu offers many tempting options, we'd gladly order all three again. My wife also tried a Woodford Reserve Bourbon Espresso Martini instead of the traditional vodka version, and let me tell you -- if you've never tried one that way before, you may be pleasantly surprised by how incredible it tastes. Vanessa even took photos for our group, separated each couple's portion of the bill, applied discounts and credits correctly, and handled everything with a smile the entire night. I actually made a point to compliment her to the manager because even if she had treated her other tables only half as well as she treated us, she still would have deserved recognition. We drive up from San Diego 3-5 times a year specifically to see certain artists perform here, and we ALWAYS leave with memorable experiences at Spag's. Our only wish is that they would open a second location much closer to us!

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    Dominique M.

    I've been to Spaghettini before and have loved it. This time I was celebrating my anniversary. It was a great time! The food was delicious, I ordered the Rigatoni Bolognese and Brussel Sprouts. The Rigatoni was very flavorful and the sweetness of the Brussels sprouts were perfect. The service was great, our waiter was very attentive and nice. The restaurant as whole was very nice, it gave cozy family feels with high quality meals. I love Spaghettini, and definitely look forward to going back soon

    4/18/26 Braxton Brothers
    Helen K.

    Have I not reviewed prior? What happened to my reviews? Anyway, I'm a frequent flyer here at the Jazz venue. Unsure why previous post claims bands are average?? WTF! Are you kidding? They all have recording contracts. The guy must be tone deaf. Anyway, most recently enjoyed The Braxton Brother's. Great venue with affordable prices. In the past winning entrees include: gr lamb chops (med rare), pizza, pork chop my last visit. Thought the pasta with mushrooms sounded good but felt it could've had a boost with garlic or parm or something. Ahi tower app was loved by my friend. Me not so much. Ok, I am Japanese & particular about sashimi. Gotta be super fresh. Didn't feel this was. Our group had: 1) capellini- all veg no added protein. She was pleased. Portion was huge. Like 1/2 lb of pasta. 2) carmelized salmon- friend thought it was undercooked. However, most places serve it med not fully cooked since it's tough otherwise. I personally order my salmon medium. ‍ 3) gr lamb chop- she always orders this. Always very happy with it. Med-rare as requested. 4) living on the wild side, ordered the Berkshire pork chop. OH MY GOSH! Moist, tender & flavorful. How big was this chop? 2 inches thick? Probably brined since this was cooked through, moist & tender. Topped with a chunky applesauce & a nice pan sauce. Buttery Parmesan polenta & Brussels sprouts leaves separated sautéed with garlic & olive oil. Seasoned well too. Cocktails here never disappoint. Had the pineapple habanero margarita this time. Not spicey. Still yummy though. Nice cozy jazz club within the restaurant. We really enjoy this place. Foods good, music is outstanding. The size is a plus. How close can you get to Keiko Matsui, Eric Marienthal, Lee Rittenhour? Like 15-20 ft away? This place is a gem. P.S.- during Covid, they offered a fabulous Mother's Day pick up order. So happy we could have a prime meal while isolating from the world.

    Cheesecake
    Daniele F.

    Amazing meal, service, and music as always. A jazzy ambiance as Eddie kindly served us our halibut, salmon, and short ribs. The ahi appetizer and cheesecake dessert were the perfect addition to the meal. You can't go wrong with Spaghettini. We'll be back for sure.

    Jeesoun S.

    I went there during Happy Hour for my birthday lunch. Way too busy this time....I understand Friday was busier but today was way busy. I like happy hour deals, pizza and wine.... The quality was always same. My best pasta at Spaghettini is Penne w wild mushroom, chicken. Really tasty, flavorful. I got the b day complementary mini cheesecake. Yummy! My husband and I had a great time and left w so much leftovers....

    Gabriel T.

    We flew to Los Angeles to be part of an extraordinary NYE celebration with Eric Darius at Spaghettini in Seal Beach. The evening was nothing short of magnificent, the food was superb, highlighted by the best Chilean Seabass we've ever tasted plus the service was flawless, even on a night when most venues struggle to keep pace with the crowds. To toast the end of 2025 in style, we ordered a 2013 Dom Perignon, setting the perfect tone to begin the new year on the right track. Spaghettini in Seal Beach is a place that I will continue visiting every time I'm anywhere near...

    Johnnie C.

    I Liked the venue, but it's a bit pricey folks, so Just prepare for the sticker shock. You pay for the music and vibe. They Had a good musical group that wasn't necessarily jazz, but was good. They were a bit late to begin also. When you pay for the table, the music should begin when advertised. They have self parking and valet. It's a nice place where you are all Seated around the stage. They host jazz and other music shows. The food was decent and freshly prepared and it came out within 10 minutes or so. The service was great and they keep the drinks coming. Wifey had Eggs Benedict and I had a Cheeseburger. My Cheeseburger and fries was $35, about $15 too much IMO. The only thing that was a bit weird was when you pay the tip amount started at 20%~22%. The facilities were clean and modern, And we have been here a few times.

    Mushroom pizza, delicous!
    Caroleann B.

    A group of us ladies met here for dinner. The location was initially selected because it is off the freeway and easy for those traveling afar. The restaurants ambiance is very classy. We met for dinner and it was the month of December so it was lit up for the holidays. The furniture was very elegant. I found the young hostesses at the front did not have the friendliness that a host would have. Our server had a great personality. There were about 12-15 of us. He took care of our table and was patient. We ordered appetizers, pizzas and mixed drinks. We were still within the Happy Hour time frame so our appetizers were off the HH menu. Everything was tasty! I ordered a Margarita, Mushroom and Pepperoni pizza, a bruschetta dish all to share. My drinks were a glass of Moscato and an Espresso Martini. I would love to come back to this place and try some other things on the menu.

    Seafood Mango
    Arlene F.

    We celebrated our 40th anniversary and our brother in laws 70th birthday last Saturday night! Michael Paulo is a fabulous musician and entertainer, he was also celebrating his 70th birthday! He even shared his birthday cake with all his fans! Our waitress, Saturday night, 5/23.26, was amazing and brought us two desserts and champagne toasts to celebrate both our occasions! All her suggestions for dinner were perfect! I had the Lobster Shrimp mango salad and it was so good in every way possible! Pasta dishes were all excellent! Chicken Parmesan was tasty too! She was so sweet and efficient! Best we've ever had there! I would only skip the poke tower, which was a very tiny serving... otherwise everything was delicious! The service was impeccable!

    Wild Mushroom, Chicken & Roasted Garlic Penne Caramelized Salmon
    Ashley H.

    Overall the service is okay, but they forgot our drinks until after the food arrived. And we asked for bread and that came after the drinks. Nice warm ambiance inside as well, but can get loud when they have live music. There was an issue with the pasta but they comp'd it off the bill. Salmon was okay but nothing amazing flavor wise. Only valet parking for $12

    Overcooked Chicken Parmesan
    Shannon C.

    Outrageously expensive restaurant for this area. Side dishes should be included with a steak not an additional $18 charge. Also my spaghetti and meatballs were $40. What??? My partner's chicken Parmesan was hard and not good. What an overall disappointing experience. Our water glasses were always full. That person was amazing !!!

    Berkshire Pork Meatballs
    Lish S.

    I had a wonderful time at Spaghettini's! I visited years ago and remember really enjoying it, so I was excited to come back; this time for the live entertainment and happy hour. Donnie Savage was fantastic. His song selection and beautiful voice made the experience even more enjoyable. There were two of us, and we decided to share a few items. We ordered the BBQ chicken pizza, which was the perfect size for two and absolutely delicious. We also tried the Berkshire pork meatballs and a side of French fries; both were very good. For drinks, we ordered the Perfect Pear (1/10), which unfortunately wasn't to our taste at all. However, the passion fruit margarita was much better (8/10) and definitely something I'd order again. Overall, the service was great, and Spaghettini's has such a fun vibe. I'll definitely be back!

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    Prime rib special?

    Yes, on Sunday after 4:00

    Do you have music during happy hour?

    We have live music during happy hour on Tuesday & Wednesday from 5-7PM

    Can you hear the music on Sunday through out the restaurant?

    There’s a good chance that when we have a live show you will be able to hear the music throughout the restaurant to some degree. However, the only way to guarantee to see or hear a show is to a buy a ticket!

    Do you have a room available for Saturday 50 people we had an outdoor venue and it is going to rain no way to put up tents. Budget $5000?

    Hi Sandra, We would love to work with you. You can call our Private Dining directly at… 

    Searching for dining in a private room for a birthday party of 30 guests on Oct 4 Do you have availability on this date?

    Hi Joanne, It looks like we do have availability for October 4th. If you'd like, you can provide your phone number here or you can call our Private Dining Manager directly… 

    How much is the corkage fee please?

    Their website says $50

    Do u guys still take cash or no sorry for asking?

    Hi! Yes, we accept cash.

    Can men wear fitted hats, sneakers, or hoodies for dinner?

    Maybe if you're doing lunch but not for an evening dinner.

    Do you allow small dogs in the outside seating area?

    Yes, we love having pups on the patio!

    Can you hear the live music even if you are not sitting in the music show room?

    Hi Jess, You can hear the music throughout the restaurant comfortably on the speakers.… 

    Will you ever go back to the brunch you had before the pandemic?

    Hi Toni, We currently do not have any plans on returning to the brunch buffet. We do however have a wonderful 4-course brunch menu with lots of options and it is plenty of… 

    Is this a good place to go for dinner before prom?

    Expensive but yes it is.

    Do you still offer the three course daily specials?

    Great place to go for Prom Dinner. If weather permits sit outside. Be sure to call and see if reservations are needed

    Do bar seats require purchasing of tickets on event nights or are they open seatings? I like sitting at the bar but don't see an option for tickets on the site?

    The bar top is always first come, first served and do not require a ticket. However, if you purchase tickets for a show and would prefer to sit at the bar top, this request can typically be accommodated for you. To do so, reach out to… 

    Do they have the weekend buffet again?

    Hi there, We do not offer a brunch buffet. We offer a delicious 4-coursed meal where you get to choose your courses - plenty of food and you don't have to leave your seat.… 

    I thought that I saw a review mention it, but does your restaurant offer spumoni ice cream? :)

    No Spumoni. We have mango sorbet and vanilla ice cream. Our Pastry Chef does several scratch made desserts. The Crème Brûlée is given complimentary with a Yelp check in.

    Is there a kids menu for brunch?

    Not sure if there is a kids menu per se however when we are there my husband and I usually see kids dining with their families and Spaghettini is very accommodating so I imagine they have something tasty for the kids.

    Is there music entertainment every night or just certain days?

    Not every night, they provide an online calendar of music events at https://spaghettini.com/venue/spaghettini/

    Is there a corkage fee (and how much is it)? We'd like to bring wine if that's allowed

    Hi Penelope, We have an outside corkage fee of $30 per 750mL bottle of wine. We allow up to two bottles per party.… 

    What are your happy hour specials during the week?

    Tuesday-friday 2pm to 6pm

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    The Bungalow Long Beach

    The Bungalow Long Beach

    3.2
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    2.6 mi

    This place is honestly a joke…read more We waited in line for almost 2 hours while security kept people outside for no reason -- and when we finally got in, there was so much open space inside. It wasn't even close to full. They're clearly holding people outside on purpose to create fake hype, which is honestly pretty messed up. You're telling me dozens of people are stuck waiting forever while there's plenty of room inside? It's giving manufactured crowd and poor management. To make it worse, they stopped serving drinks and turned the lights on at 1:15 AM, way earlier than literally any normal bar. So after wasting hours in line, you barely even get time inside. And it somehow gets worse -- at 1:35 AM they were literally kicking people out of the restroom. We weren't even allowed to finish or wash our hands before being rushed out. That's not just rude, it's straight up unhygienic and disrespectful. Overall, completely overhyped, disorganized, and not worth the wait at all. Don't fall for the line -- it's fake.

    This review is only for their salsa/bachata dancing night and the bar…read more The bungalow has weekly salsa/bachata nights that include free dance lessons from 8 to 9:30. The instructors are great and the crowd is fun diverse (in terms of age, background, and experience dancing). The djs are also awesome play a lot of good music. The vibe is fun and high energy. It's nice to see a place that is filled with dancers of all skill levels just having fun and learning to dance. The venue itself is beautiful. They have a large open air dance floor that overlooks the marina as well as a smaller dance area inside near the pool tables. The decore is classy and elegant overall. On salsa nights they have drink specials in addition to the regular drink menu. Lastly I once lost my key fob there and someone returned it to their lost and found. I'm forever grateful to whomever returned it and the staff at the front door / lost and found. Overall it's an awesome place to come out and hang out and dance.

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    The Exhibition Room

    The Exhibition Room

    4.1
    (493 reviews)
    6.7 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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    Tokyo Noir

    Tokyo Noir

    4.3
    (189 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    The cocktails here are always so creative but what really impressed me is that they're actually…read moregood Drinks with interesting flavors lately often end up tasting gimmicky, artificial, or just... off. Here you can actually taste the ingredients they describe and somehow work really well together. And it's not just one or two drinks that feel unique and interesting it's basically their whole menu. Most recent time we went was when they had a guest bartender (Polo Chang). Some of the best cocktails I've had recently. I'm a huge fan of tea in cocktail his menu was amazing. We got way more drinks than we usually do that night because each one was better than the last. Only thing tho I really wish they kept their old menu. The drawings were beautiful and it had so much character while very easily communicating how each drink will look and taste. It went so well with the overall vibe of the place. But I may just be nitpicking because I have hard time reading the new dark menu in the dim light lolol I honestly would come here wayyyy more often if it wasn't for the very limited parking. Even with reservation it feels like never a guarantee we will make it there because we may or may not be able to find parking. If you are lucky to be nearby highly recommend uber.

    I've been wanting to check out Tokyo Noir for the longest time, the exclusive 25 seat speakeasy…read morebar/izakaya that specializes in Japanese cocktails. I was able to make a late dinner reservation for Saturday night about a week prior - reservations are definitely encouraged, as the bar was full the entire time we were there. Gaining access to the speakeasy was actually not that difficult, just ring the doorbell of the ornate floral door, beneath the lone lantern in the alley behind El Barrio Cantina. Parking though was a nightmare. I only realized when paying the bill that the two establishments are one and the same, and I could have very likely parked in the designated spots for El Barrio customers. The whole bar is a mood - lighting is dim and you don't get to see much beyond your table, which is good for those seeking privacy. One thing to note is that because the dining space is so small and intimate, it does get quite loud. The appetizers we tried were all good, with izakaya flare as promised. The charred edamame was extremely addicting, smothered in garlic soy and just the right amount of spicy from chili arbor. The Okonomi corn dog was a clever spin on okonomiyaki, bonito flakes and all. Finally, both the Yuzu and Wagyu rolls were fresh and perfect size bites of their respective fishes. I wish I could have sampled their entire cocktail menu! All the drinks sounded novel and unique, and featured their specially cut crystal clear ice. My Yuzu Strawberry blended the smokiness of the mezcal with the tangy sweetness from yuzu and strawberry perfectly. And the Peated Highball I ordered as my nightcap has to be my new favorite drink, adding a boldness to the Japanese cocktail staple. Only reason I took a star off my review was the abrupt service. Our waitress was not subtle about needing our table for the next reservation, asking to clear our plates when there was still food on it, and closing our check early to the point that the bartender had to come and charge us again for our last drink. Despite that, still strongly suggest checking out Tokyo Noir. Long Beach sadly doesn't have many speakeasies, but the ones that are here are at the top of their game.

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    Monochrome - dry with a complex after taste. Very nice martini.

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    Monochrome - dry with a complex after taste. Very nice martini.

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