I was showing a NorCal friend around since I picked her up from LB and we needed to eat before…read morevisiting the aquarium. Originally, we were going to try to hit up Zuzu's petal, but the line was ridiculously long and the parking was a nightmare, so I decided to take her to my 2nd choice, which was Kin Long. I thought it would be a run-of-the-mill local, Thai place with food that is more homestyle and tastes slightly above average to hit the Thai food fix. Boy, was I wrong! First and foremost, they have their own parking lot, so YAY! It's starting to sound like my standards are low, but they aren't. OMG- their restroom is clean! JK. From the outside, it looked nice enough, but I was impressed when we entered. It had a comfy, modern, clean, and beachy elegance to it (the lights and that chandelier) without it being stuffy or looking disjointed in terms of interior decor. Servers were very polite and accommodating. I let my friend order since she was the guest. She ordered the garlic shrimp noodles and scampi shrimp to share, and the Thai tea drink with the ice cream bar. I ordered 3 cocktails (Jalapeno + tamarind, Lychee, and Thai tea martini) and they were all good (not overly sweet and weak sauce, but balanced, tasty, and had the right amount of buzz). We had a light lunch since we had AYCE hot pot later that evening (Mikiya - yes I'm a good host). The garlic noodles exceeded my expectations - shrimp were huge, seasoned well, and just cooked through, the noodles were broad, float, tender, and had a slight chewiness to it. The scampi shrimp were huge, tasty, succulent, and cooked perfectly (not surprised since the shrimp with the garlic noodles were so good). NOTHING WAS OVERCOOKED OR MADE ME GO.... "MEH...." and I've been to many Thai restaurants even the highly stylized kitschy ones like Farmhouse Thai in SF. The waiters were very attentive. They made their rounds to make sure waters were filled and all guests were taken care of. It helps they were also handsome too! LOL. I generally find many places nice in the competitive LA, but not nice enough for me to travel from the SGV. However, I will go out of my way to visit KL again to try the rest of their menu (drunken noodles, pork jerky, crab fried rice, papaya salad, etc.) because they left a good impression with me. Prices are reasonable and the quality of food, cocktails, clean restrooms, ambiance was coastal modern, has its own designated parking lot, and service was lovely.

Quick service and always checked in. Very cute modern looking Thai restaurant and their portions…read moreare very shareable. They have a lunch special going on M-F with a set list of entrees (with spring roll, rice bowl, and a salad). Price point seems similar to other places. Food came out fast and restaurant itself was clean. You can bring your dogs to sit in the patio with you which was nice after coming back from the beach.

I can't stop thinking about the Original Ribeye Melt! It's cooked to a perfect medium rare,…read moreinsanely flavorful, and paired with hot, crispy fries. My friend and I made the mistake of sharing one and immediately regretted it. Lesson learned: order your own. The Baby Back Pork Ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and hefty - big enough for 1-2 people to share. The Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass was firm, flaky, and a rather small portion. I needed more than just a drizzle of that amazing lemon beurre blanc! Save this spot for your next brunch outing or dinner date! The outdoor patio felt calm and cozy, while the candlelit indoors buzzed with energy. The warm, enthusiastic staff made every visit feel welcoming and fun. Final verdict: Order the Original Ribeye Melt & don't bother sharing!

Whoever said Nick's on 2nd has good food, they lied…read more I ordered the blackened fish sandwich, and it completely lacked flavor and seasoning. It was so bland I had to add salt just to bring it to life. Now, whoever said Nick's has the best butter cake, they were telling the truth! Ooh wee... that butter cake is GOOD. I've had butter cakes all over, and I've always sworn that Mastro's had the best one. Not anymore. Nick's officially takes the crown. The service was great, so I'll be back, but it'll be for the butter cake, not the food.

This place is super delicious but it does get full since the inside is a small eating area. There…read morewas a waiting line but didn't take more than 20 mins to be seated. The people working there talked both English & Spanish very friendly and the place looked great. The food was very good my plate was "discada de mariscos" it was a bit too oily for my liking but over all I recommend.

Ruta 15 Ceviche Bar kept popping up on my Instagram feed and I saved it on my places to try…read more I finally went this weekend with my cousin who couldn't stop raving about it and now I know why. First off, street parking can be a challenge, but we were able to find a spot right away. It is a very small restaurant, but kudos to the owners and architect who made really good use of the space. When you walk in, it is transformed, and you feel like you are in a whole different environment. The decor, the lighting, the layout, the furniture make this place spectacular and great photo ops. They have a huge TV for watching sports especially the World Cup, which was playing when we got there. They have a bar area. We got there right when they opened so I think the waiter was still setting things up, but was super friendly to us. The manager arrived and helped us since the waiter was still setting up. The manager, Carlos, was extremely friendly and helpful. And another couple walked in to eat, and they were attended to very quickly by the manager as well. We asked for ceviche, although we know they had just opened and breakfast was being served, however they were more than accommodating to get us ceviche. Even the tableware matched everything about this restaurant. I enjoyed the wood piece table wear and the set up. To start, we were brought tostadas. It looked like a couple of them may have been made with nopale, they were green. They included a roasted mild salsa with the tostadas. The presentation of the ceviche was stunning! They gave us a small jar of their salsa macha, which is an oil based red seed chili. It's amazing on everything, but especially on top of the ceviche. The portion was generous. They also gave us more tostadas and crackers. They also have unique desserts, I think I've read they make their ice cream in house and they had flavors like beet and avocado. Definitely need to try the next time I return. I highly recommend this place. I cannot wait to return to try their breakfast and other entrees. It's going to be hard not to order the ceviche as well because it's gotta be the best in the area. Definitely a new fave spot!

the drink is the best ever! Steve is a great man! and bartender…read more he is so creative and it was so good!

Steve has exceptional customer service. He crafted a one of a kind cocktail tailored to my tastes…read moreand was exceptional. Steve made my first experience amazing and will definitely return to get his hospitality

Had a really nice dining experience here Monday afternoon for my birthday. Group of 6 of us were…read morepolitely and promptly attended to. Everything we ordered was so good. From the calamari, that came with a good amount of crispy fries, to the fish n chips, to the crab legs and shrimp, everything was fresh and had a great flavor. Definitely coming back and highly recommend

The food, service, and ambiance were all horrible! The waitress was rude and very unprofessional!…read moreThis place is extremely overpriced for the poor quality food and service! The waitress never came back to ask if we needed more drinks or anything! The manager was completely incompetent! If I were the owner of this establishment I would terminate the manager immediately!!! Worst ever!

So I actually came for a crab today, but there wasn't any Dungeness crab, which was when I was…read morelooking for, they had a lot of other options, but I was pretty set on Dungeness lol The place is clean. I know there's parking in the front but it's limited since it's only street parking but if you drive into the small alleyway into the back, you will be able to find a few more parking spots there. Everyone was super nice. One of the employee employees from the back explained why they didn't have Dungeness crab and he was super sweet about it. And then the cashier in the front was very helpful with the recommendations. Instead, I got 2 pounds of crawfish in one of their sauces. Dude, they're crawfish are so fresh and fat. I appreciated that I was able to pick my own. Everything turned out amazing. I will definitely be back.

I usually go in to Carson for seafood markets but I was in the LB area so I figured I would give…read morethis place a chance. I wish I had just made the drive to Carson instead... There's limited parking in the back of the building and only big enough for smaller compact cars. They have several buckets of fish sitting on ice chips, lining the middle of the store. A couple live tanks against the wall. Decent variety. When I was choosing my fish from their ice buckets, I thought they looked a little extra slimy but against my better judgment just gave it a shot anyway. Took my catfish to the kitchen to request it be fried. Within a couple hours of eating, I got the worst food poisoning I've had in a very long time. This was such a disappointing experience and now I'm sick as a dog. If I could leave 0 stars, I would.

Appetizers were great. Haricot vert was actually Brussels sprouts (which were nice) but still not…read moreas presented on menu. I'll come back for the appetizers but not the entrees. Dinning experience went from 0-60 and then 60-0

Great Lunch Spot! Took some of our town friends for lunch at Roe. Their menu is perfect for a…read morelighter or heavier lunch with many options including some non-seafood options. Their raw platters, really towers, are amazing! Their fish and chips, best around. Fish tacos, with freshly grilled fish, always a big hit! Our family favorite is their swiordfish tacos! They do great civktails and have a nice selection of lical.beers on tap! I ordered the fried crispy chicken sandwich with a side salad. One friend ordered the taco plate, one swordfidh and one swordfish. My ither friend ordered Griled Swordfish plate and it came with very tasty Brussel Sprouts! Very happy with our food! Our server was Keith and he waa excellent. Patient while my friends studied the menu to make decisions. I asked if swordfish was available today (isn't regularly on the menu) and took.the time to find out. Their Seafood Store next door often carries it! Both my friends ordered swirdfish! The atmosphere inside makes you feel like you are outside. Relaxing with very calming decor. Lunch time was very quiet and we wete not rushed out. Roe is one of our local favorite restaurants. I recommend it often. Their Happy Hour is one of the best on 2nd Street!

Great service, delicious food, nice farm-like but upscale atmosphere. We came here for brunch and…read morewe all really enjoyed every dish we ordered. I got the biscuits and gravy and I've never had such delicious gravy before that didn't feel so heavy or greasy. Everything tasted fresh and felt thoughtfully made. All of the servers were friendly and attentive, which made it a good experience for us. I'd definitely come again!

Great eats, excellent service (shoutout to Cee) and beautiful decor nestled in Belmont Shore!…read more [Asian Chopped Salad] -Great for a warm day -Cool, crunchy, zesty and a tad smoky from the roasted edamame -A must have for the table and a cool way to get in some roughage [Bone Marrow] -Likely my favorite around -Hearty, flavorful and herbaceous -Excellent way to get in some natural collagen [Duroc Sausage] -Solid side for some extra protein -Juicy and of great quality [Mac & Cheese] -Creamy, sharp with a great crusty top -The truffle is balanced and adds a bit of umami