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    Surfer Sands

    4.5 (151 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    "Banana" cheesesteak
    Justin S.

    Great food! As someone who grew up eating some of the best cheesesteaks out there, in New Jersey, I can say that this was a pretty good spot. The "banana" cheesesteak with its banana peppers, was really really good; and that horseradish sauce hit the spot. The only real feedback I had was that the sandwich was a little too bread, but I did love how they seared the top of the sandwich as well.

    South end
    Bobby R.

    Consistently great food over many years with decent staff and great prices. They bring it straight to your car. One of the best places to get consistently great food.

    Malibu sandwich and cup of clam chowder
    Joanna B.

    This place is a great staple in Long Beach. Hours are reliable and they take credit cards! The clam chowder is different than most- peppery and savory. My mom said it's the best she's had in a long time. Lots of vegetarian choices, both hot and cold. They also have great smoothies and their bread is baked fresh each day. Definitely give this place a try and enjoy your food outside or take it for a picnic!

    Chantel H.

    Crasins, pineapple, apples, and cashews in a sandwich? I'm honestly not sure why this works, but it does. We love a good vegetarian menu moment and happened upon this gem after visiting Cape Disappointment. No disappointments here! I'm vegetarian and I ordered the Goofy Foot with jalapeños and it almost knocked my socks right off. My friend got the Big Kahuna with jalapeños as it was recommended by another reviewer! :) We were both super happy with our choices and agreed we'd likely be here 4 times a week if we lived in the area!

    Closed.
    Leigh H.

    Showed up on a Monday afternoon, internet search said the place was open but it was closed IRL. Maybe seasonal hours. I'm sure the food is good, I really was excited to try this place. Maybe try calling before you drive all the way there and see a sign posted in the window that it's closed. Small town adventures and life lessons in food planning and having some grace with everyone is what I enjoyed from Surfer Sands.

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    Jessica B.

    Warm delicious Sandwiches with great choices. A new favorite! On main strip so easy in & out

    The chicken sandwich cut in half so you could see the insides. Very delicious.
    Bob 5.

    Quite delicious very tasty at a good value for your buck. I definitely go back and try something else next time I'm up that way.

    Big Kahuna extra cheese + Pepper Steak

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    6 years ago

    Love the sandwiches super friendly I would recommend this to anyone I ordered the mushroom cheese stake sandwich so good

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    Jon S.

    Thanks Rob! Glad you enjoyed your visit.

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    Thank you, Jessica. Glad you like our cheesesteaks.

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    8 years ago

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    Thanks Tammy! Glad to have you as a fan.

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    6 years ago

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    Thanks Jessica!

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    Thanks Amery! Glad you liked your cheesesteaks.

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    11 years ago

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    Jon S.

    Thank you so much!

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    Jon S.

    Thanks Heather! Glad you stopped in.

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    9 years ago

    Freshly baked bread on site, large portions of fresh meat and crisp veggies, Super friendly service. Will be back for sure.

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    9 years ago

    Oh my, the best veggie sandwich option around with homemade bread and I loved their smoothie!

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    14 years ago

    Great sandwiches, enjoyed my lunch in my first visit to Long Beach. Will swing by again on my next visit!

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    Thank you! It's great to hear that you enjoyed your sandwiches.

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    The sandwich was GREAT!! Jalepeños wernt too hot, just right! Great service, and the guy made 5 sandwiches by himself really fast.

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    The Cove Restaurant - Brownie dessert

    The Cove Restaurant

    4.1(268 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    The Cove is arguably the best restaurant in Long Beach. It's part of the golf course and doesn't…read morehave a ton of seating, but you can easily make a reservation online. Service is friendly, the menu is varied, they have a good kids menu, and the food is fresh and delicious. All four of us loved what we got tonight. My favorite was probably the BLTTA sandwich, but the sweet potato fries with honey mustard for dipping is TOP TIER. Our server was Cara, and she was sweet and offered great suggestions and she told us about some upcoming holiday events they were having which we will likely attend. Our bill at the end was very reasonable. The Cove will be our go-to from now on!

    Stopped in for lunch on a Sunday around 1pm. Restaurant wasn't too busy and we were seated right…read moreaway. Service was friendly, accommodating and helpful. We chose to sit on the back patio overlooking the golf course. The patio is covered and has about 6-8 tables. Love all their beautiful flowers surrounding the building! The menu has a nice variety of options for both food and drinks. We ended up ordering the BLTTA sandwich with house made chips, the reuben sandwich with sweet potato waffle fries and one of their daily specials, brisket with macaroni and cheese. The food was fresh and delicious! Everything was cooked perfectly and we all finished our food. No leftovers. We especially loved the sweet potato waffle fries; crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The turkey on the BLTTA was not lunch meat, it was fresh turkey breast. So yummy! Overall a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back to try some of their other menu items. Highly recommend.

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    The Cove Restaurant - Inside seating area

    Inside seating area

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    Salmon for the dog

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    Seared ahi tuna with salad and ginger soy dressing

    Captain Bob's Chowder - Chowder Fries with Calamari

    Captain Bob's Chowder

    4.1(254 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    This little joint was fantastic. We had our two pups and were on the hunt for lunch. Coming from…read moreAZ desert where we don't get fresh seafood ... we wanted seafood. My husband is a clam chowder fanatic and extra points if he gets it in a bread bowl ( loves his carbs). We had read reviews they had outdoor tables here and the reviews were good so we landed here. The nice lady inside took our order... at first I was not getting anything as I am not a fan of clams BUT she indicated she did have the crab roll which I jumped on. I got the sense she makes all of the food herself? Anyway she brought our food out which we inhaled. The crab roll was EXCELLENT, not sure why I was surprised... the hubs loved his chowder bread bowls well. It's a little hole in the wall sort of place next to a big souvenir store so easily missed. SO glad we spotted it.

    Wanted to try as much of the menu as we could and added the clam strips to the chowder fries. The…read moreclam strips seemed closer to calamari than the small breaded clam strips I was expecting. They are very peppery but also a little bland, not my favorite clam strips. The chowder fully solidified and almost seemed more like a cheese sauce. The fries had a nice crunch and bacon makes everything better. You order from a small shop and then can take a seat at one of the tables they have. The staff was nice and we had a very pleasant meal at the outdoor picnic tables

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    Captain Bob's Chowder - Hollowed-out potato filled with chowder - remarkably tasty!

    Hollowed-out potato filled with chowder - remarkably tasty!

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    Drop Anchor Seafood & Grill - Salad with Shrimp

    Drop Anchor Seafood & Grill

    4.3(261 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Food: Got the half order of crab, with a cup of chowder & baked potato. Crab was sautéed in garlic,…read moreherbs, & butter. So delicious. Chowder was creamy and buttery, clams were perfect. Baked potato came with a giant dollop of sour cream, which I loved. For dessert, had the peanut butter pie, which was perfect to share for two. Watermelon lemonade was topped off with two little watermelon candies, so cute. Service: Very kind staff. Waitress was amazing and helped us decide dessert. Servers helped fill water and were quick to finish up our bill as our waitress was serving others. Smiles from everyone. Ambiance: Great music taste! Indie folk playlist for sure. Sat at a window table with the sun just peaking through. Adorable ocean theme, star fish on the windows were a nice touch. Went here to celebrate my birthday with my best friend and it was a great experience. Will 100% come back the next time I need a seafood fix.

    We stopped by this restaurant last year, and the food was good enough that we decided to give it…read moreanother go. The interior is plain, but not boring. The theme is nautical, as one would expect: Oars, octopi, anchors, and ships' wheels on the walls, some of them bordering on humor, suggesting that they aren't entirely stodgy. It's clean. The play Country music on the PA. Note for professional coffee drinkers: They will get you half and half if you ask for it, but they bring out non-dairy creamer first. The service is friendly, but it seemed understaffed while we were there this time. The food: Oyster shooters: Enough horseradish for a change. Wonderful. Cod fish and chips. We split them. The coleslaw was a tad tame. Nothing special. Spartan, like the interior. The tartar sauce was standard, but not too sweet. The fish was delicate with a light breading. No oil taste. Not bad. The fries were good with salt alone - the hallmark of good fries. They had a coating for extra crispiness, possible flour or cornstarch (maybe both). Everything was good, but not adventurous. We got a slice of thick toast with the meal that seemed unnecessary. The coffee tastes like the percolated kind that I had as a child. It brought back fond memories of formica tables, cigarette smoke, and a dog under the table. The food is plain and serviceable, like the interior, but it's also solid, just like you need sometimes when you don't want to take chances, and need some good eats.

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    Drop Anchor Seafood & Grill - Entrance to restaurant

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    Grilled Salmon Sandwich

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