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    The 908

    4.3 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Alex K.

    First time here which was great. I've walked by a few times while at the hangers. It was still pretty early when we stopped by which also happened to be happy hour. The hostess was quite sweet when we walked in. As we had our little fur baby with us, we were seated at one of the tables on the patio. It was still early and that in-between time so it was pretty quiet. A large party was set up next to us. Melinda took care of us and she was the sweetest. Happy hour was happening which we took advantage of. It was 4.00 off appetizer, 2.00 off draft wine and beer. Also, they made sure that our little pup was well taken care of as well. Food wise, an order of the poke wrap. Nice chunks of ahi with a scoop of rice, lettuce, avocado and wasabi sauce. It was good but a little messy. As it would be with all of the lettuce wraps. The steamed mussels which is a must. The broth was delicious and served with two nice thick slices of toasted bread. Decent size mussels cooked deliciously in the broth. A must try. Lastly the calamari which was tossed with jalapeños. Both deep fried and quite tasty. Nice crunch to it but not overly cooked. That was also served with two dipping sauce. Everything was delicious. Towards the end of the meal, Melinda noticed that a bug was in my wine which she was very sweet about and made sure to take care of it. The simple little gesture was greatly appreciative. The whole experience was excellent. Everyone was the sweetest and friendliest. Will definitely be back.

    View of the center from our patio seats
    Julie M.

    We come for lunch a couple of times a year. Today the patio was packed but we got the last open table. Our waiter was attentive and heeded our request- in the past appetizers were delivered along with the entree and it was just too many food items to eat all at once- we asked for it to be brought a fair amount of time ahead of our lunch items and it was perfect. The poke salad bowl was so good. Delicious combination of flavors, and the pickled vegetables had a kick! There was a glaze on everything but a dipping sauce would have been nice. The steak salad was delicious, the beef cooked perfectly and my balsamic vinaigrette on the side as requested. My only complaint was the caramelized walnuts were whole and so hard I almost broke a tooth biting it.

    Poke Wraps
    Jose D.

    Went to the 908 for happy hour yesterday. Draft beers 2 dollars off and appetizers half off. Have previously tried the calamari and it's very tasty. Yesterday had the poke wraps which was very good as well. 908 is always a great spot to come to for delicious food. Bar had plenty of space to hang out. Happy hour is 3-6.

    Shrimp Pho Burger
    Lloyd L.

    I came in for an elevated yet casual place to eat tonight at The 908. I've been many times and I love they change their menu semi frequently to keep things fresh! I got the shrimp pho burger and that thing will blow your mind! How do they hit essentially every flavor note to the soup but in a burger?!? The short rib tonight was tender and succulent. I also got the crispy rice with spicy tuna... that was delicious as well but I couldn't wait to take a photo for that one! I sat at the bar and the service was fast and attentive. The food runners were also extremely professional and polite. Great time! This place is spacious too!!

    Panko Crusted White Fish Tacos
    Angela E.

    Our server was amazing and did a great job for us. We were seated outside on the patio which was nice but the neighboring table was extremely loud and made it difficult for us to have any level of conversation. We started our meal with the artichoke flowers which were delicious. My sweet potato tacos were spicy and my husband's fish tacos were kind of bland. But the broccolini was delish! We felt rushed to leave due to the noise level but would've loved to hangout and enjoy our cocktails on such a nice summer night. Maybe next time.

    The Draft Chardonnay was good. My daughter had the No More Drama (something to that tune).
    Wendy H.

    Gilbert is amazing! Bright and full of energy, and so was the hostess that sat us. Nice, open and airy space. Everyone was happy with what they ordered. Next time I'm going to order a side of the gravy!More GRAVY!!

    Cheese stuffed artichoke hearts.
    Lorna K.

    It has been over two years since coming here. The 908 has certainly upped their game and has earned my five star rating. The food here is amazing, the service is quick and very accommodating, the ambiance is great. We had the cheese stuffed artichoke hearts as an appetizer, followed by their lobster roll. I opted for the garlic fries with extra garlic, my daughter had the same entree but with sweet potato fries. So many good choices!!!! I need to come back to try their maple glazed pork chop, and try their pistachio panko crusted halibut.

    Cocktail menu.
    Nikki B.

    Fun Fact: September 8th is 908 Day in Long Beach. The day pays tribute to the city's unique Zip code, which fosters community pride. Hence the name of this restaurant. I ventured out to this neighborhood friendly establishment to meet some darling Yelp ladies for Sunday Brunch. On this lovely day, I encountered a beautiful soul named Feskeli. I wanted to soak up all her energy and carry it in my heart. We were joined by my Yelp sister Te-See - another beautiful soul that lights up the room with her infectious energy. The 908 is spacious with fun, funky artwork on the walls and a fantastic bar that takes center stage. Our server Bubba was awesome! He had a great personality and went the extra mile to ensure my friend's dietary restrictions were addressed. We adored him! I love my martinis with Blue Cheese olives and love them even more when served with a shaker on the side and that's how you get them here. Plus, it's poured at your table. Bonus points for this, and the 908 martini was delish! I typically don't eat until later in the day, so I ordered a side of fruit. The fruit was ripe, sweet, and fresh. It's worth noting that you can also order off the lunch menu during brunch. However, my friends ordered Brunch dishes. One got the 908 Omelet and the other the Classic Breakfast. Both servings were generous and reasonably priced. They enjoyed their meal and we enjoyed our time together. Good food, good drinks, good service, good vibes, & good company make for a perfect day. *Private parking lot. *Happy Hour Mon - Fri 3 pm - 6 pm. *Brunch Sat & Sun 10 am - 2 pm

    Gwyn C.

    I made a reservation for 10 people and was thoroughly impressed with how they handled our party. We were able to get separate checks. In the morning they called to confirm whether or not we wanted to sit outside. They also asked if it was a special occasion. It was. It was a reunion three years in the making and the celebration of a birthday. Jessie was our server and he was amazing. He handled all the details and kept track of our progress without being intrusive and was helpful in taking pictures for us. You could tell he wanted to celebration to go well. He even brought out a slice of cake for our birthday girl. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The biggest compliment came from one of our parties husbands as he said he thoroughly enjoyed what he ordered. Apparently that doesn't happen often. The person sitting next to me mentioned how much she enjoyed her omelette. One of the best she's had. I the poke wrap appetizer, which was perfect for me. We were able to hear each other talk, which for 10 people as miraculous. There was energy in the air and beautiful paintings on the wall. So the atmosphere was good. And as an added bonus afterwards, you could walk around and enjoy the shops as well as a local art fair. I drove up from San Diego and have to say it was worth the drive.

    Poke Bowl and Brussels Sprouts App
    Sophia V.

    Super picky when I go out to eat but came with 6 others and we were all pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed eveything I tasted and so did the others, I did think the calamari was not my favorite starter but that's because I have been spoiled with super juicy and tender calamari. The spicy tuna crispy rice dish was my favorite, I came in for the steak salad but then got more tuna with the poke bowl. It was all great and I got a side of spicy mayo and eel sauce. Our server Sergio was amazing very kind, personable and great service! Definitely recommend :) Ambiance was nice too and food came out quickly.

    Ethan A.

    Great vibe here! Super spacious interior and plenty of outside seating so you can people watch at the hangar. I love sitting at the bar and taking advantage of their happy hour, some good deals on drinks and apps. The service at the bar is solid too, they make sure to tend to you frequently. Their spicy tuna stack is bomb!! Highly recommend you try this app when you go: perfect texture, generous portion, and it's actually SPICY! The picanha was tender and cooked very well, even better when topped with the chimichurri. My friend ordered the Thai curry seabass which was also delicious and very flavorful. Lastly, the tiramisu is BOMB and the perfect thing to satisfy your sweet tooth before you go! Really dig the food here and plan to come back to try more of the menu in the future!!

    Chicken Pot Pie
    Victor M.

    The 908 is one of the full service restaurants at the Long Beach Exchange near the Long Beach Airport serving typical American fare, from burgers and sandwiches to main entrees of fish, pasta and beef with a full bar and lively atmosphere. They also have a seasonal menu which I took full advantage to order their chicken pot pie. Their take on a chicken pot pie was absolutely well presented and delicious. It was chocked full of tender chicken and mixed vegetable in a rich creamy gravy with the flakey puff pastry gave it that contrasting texture that is warm and comforting. Service was very good. The 908 is great for groups as depending upon the size, you can sit in a large open table or an oversized booth. They also offer outdoor seating. They do have oversized TV's in the open bar area to watch sporting events. Parking is plentiful and easy as part of the Long Beach Exchange. The 908 is definitely a great place to meet friends and hang out over good food and cocktails in the Long Beach area.

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    Jacob C.

    The service from Thu was excellent. There weren't pickles in the Knife and Fork Burger, which was a little disappointing. The Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich was good and could've benefitted from Arugula or some sort of dense green. I liked the mashed potatoes and an aioli would've complemented the sandwich better. The Ube Painkiller was unique and worth ordering.

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    Ask the Community - The 908

    Good with kids?

    We are absolutely kids friendly with 5 menu items designed for children 8-under: $12 Choice of… 

    So you have live music tonight 8/15/25?

    We do not have live music at our restaurant however the LBX Hangar does sometimes have live music outside that can be heard from our patio.

    Do you have a TV for watching sports?

    Yes we have two!

    Do you have good Vegan options aside from a salad or vegetable bowl?

    We offer a vegetarian / vegan Sunburst Tomato Pasta. We are a plant based protein substitution for all of our burgers and sandwiches. We can also modify many of our salad offerings to fit dietary preferences and restrictions.

    Hello, What is the corkage fee if I bring my own bottle of wine?

    Hello, Corkage is $15/bottle.… 

    Is brunch offered on weekdays?

    Hello, Brunch is only offered on weekends 10am-2pm.… 

    Can you accommodate reservations for parties of 30?

    Absolutely. Does depend on day and times we have multiple areas that can accommodate a party of this size. Shoot me an email at todd@the908restaurant.com

    What are the days/times are the live music?

    When is happy hour?

    Hi. 3pm-6pm Monday - Friday.… 

    Hello, we currently have a reservation under Jaime for six people. Can we change to nine people thank you so much.?

    Yes. I will do that now. Sorry if you tried to call the restaurant- are phones are down

    Thank you for your response. We currently have a reservation for six people under Jamie at 2 o'clock. We wanted to increase the party size to nine people is that possible?

    Hi- yes there is something wrong with our phone - service in our specific area has been down unfortunately. Can I assist with something ?

    Are there gluten free options for someone with Celiacs?

    They have water. I'm kidding, yes they have many Celiac friendly meals. R. I. P your guys.

    Hello, for your outdoor seating area, is it pet friendly, Are fur babies welcome?

    Yes our entire patio is pet friendly!

    Do you serve bottomless mimosas on weekdays mon-friday?

    Hi- No bottomless mimosas are only available during brunch from 10am-2pm on Saturday and Sunday. Thanks so much

    Can we order brunch items for take out?

    Absolutely!

    Where is the best place to park?

    Best place to park at least for me, is by orangetheory on the worsham Ave. It's always been convenient for me and 908 is right there.

    Are dogs allowed?

    Yes, in the outdoor seating area!

    Do you have a bottomless mimosa brunch?

    Yes. Saturday and Sunday brunch for $20. Thanks so much for reaching out

    Hi - do you offer gluten-friendly accommodations?

    Do you welcome small dogs?

    Yes our patio is completely dog friendly

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    $$$

    This is where all the cool kids go for drinks…read more You are - literally- at the top of a classic building in Long Beach. The vibe is upscale mellow. The drinks are crazy pricey. But , what the heck, it's very cool

    I would like to start off by saying this place has an amazing view and the hotel lobby is…read morebeautiful. The staff, however, was just okay. My cousins and I got there around 9 p.m. on a Friday. It was steady, but when we went up for our first drinks the bar itself wasn't very busy--there were maybe two people in front of us and two behind us. I mention this because it matters for context. My cousin ordered two drinks, one for him and one for his girlfriend. We were talking and at some point I looked at his girlfriend's drink, which was already about halfway empty, and noticed a fairly large crack running across one side of the glass, right above where the remainder of her drink was. I said, "Hey, your glass has a significant crack in it," and she laughed it off and said she noticed and was just drinking from the other side. I told her she absolutely should not do that because there was already a chip near the rim and there could potentially be tiny pieces of glass in the drink. I also told her we needed to bring it to the bartender's attention because that's a legitimate safety issue. Someone who isn't paying attention could cut their lip or potentially ingest glass. By the time we went back up to the bar, it had gotten quite a bit busier. We explained what happened to the bartender and he asked if we got the drink there. We said yes and pointed out the female bartender who had originally served us. He asked what the drink was, walked away, served a few other people, and eventually brought us a replacement. We were completely patient. We understood that the bar was busier at this point, we weren't rude, and we weren't upset about having to wait. What bothered me was when he handed us the replacement and said, "Next time you need to let us know when it happens." That response really rubbed me the wrong way. It's not the customer's responsibility to inspect a glass before drinking from it, and obviously we would have said something sooner if we had noticed it sooner. Considering the bar wasn't particularly busy when the drink was originally made, I was also surprised that a crack that significant wasn't noticed before the glass was served. I did take a photo of the bartender afterward because I wanted to make sure I could identify the person involved when I brought the interaction to management's attention. I spoke with the person who identified himself as the manager and explained what happened. He said he would speak with the bartender, but the response also felt somewhat dismissive given that my concern was ultimately about customer safety and how the situation was handled. Accidents happen and glasses crack. Had the drink simply been replaced and the concern acknowledged appropriately, I honestly probably wouldn't be writing this review. It was the combination of being served a visibly cracked glass, being told that we should have notified them sooner, and then feeling like the concern wasn't taken particularly seriously when I brought it to management that ultimately prompted me to leave an honest review. Beautiful property and amazing view, but the way this situation was handled definitely left a bad impression.

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    The view when you go onto the rooftop area, which is very spacious.

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    The view when you go onto the rooftop area, which is very spacious.
    Saint & Second

    Saint & Second

    4.3
    (3.6k reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    It's been a while since I found a New American restaurant that I thoroughly enjoyed everything I…read moreordered. Saint & Second just hits the spot for me! For starters, we got the Parker House Rolls, which comes with truffle butter, local citrus honey, and grana padano cheese. These rolls were so fluffy and flavorful. We also ordered the hummus, which was so rich and creamy, and the oysters from the raw bar. For the main, we ordered the Smoked & Glazed Pork Chop, Fish & Chips, and the Wedge salad to share. And let me tell you, that everything was so good. The Smoked & Glazed Pork Chop came with a whole show, where staff would bring out the dish in a smoke-infused glass dome and open the dome when presented on the table so we can smell and see all the smoke. Not only was it beautiful to look at, but it tasted just as beautifully. The meat was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the rainbow swiss chard, cheddar grits, candied pecans, and avocado honey helped balance out all the juiciness from the meat. They use haddock fillet for the Fish & Chips, which was fried to perfection. The Wedge Salad is what actually knocked my socks off! This was one of the best wedge salads that I've ever had. It had your key ingredients: iceberg, buttermilk dressing, red onion, crumbled egg, tomato, bacon gastrique, blue cheese, dill, chives - but something about this salad was different! It was so refreshing, flavorful--just everything you want in a dish. We ended the dining experience with their Peach Cobbler Hand Pie, which came with streusel, pistachio crumble, salted caramel, and vanilla ice cream. Can't wait to go back when I'm in the area!

    Food was good, the calamari with the Aioli was the best thing I had. The fried chicken was alright…read morealongside the cob salad, but nonetheless it was a good time. Service was phenomenal, our waiter kept on checking in and was extremely polite and charismatic. Ambiance of this restaurant is always cool and collective, along with a slight luxury feel. Great atmosphere, service workers seem to be content as well, love that.

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    Shirley Temple and fruity non alcoholic drink

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    The 908 - newamerican - Updated August 2026

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