While visiting family in Long Beach, we were on the hunt for a steakhouse for a Sunday lunch and came across The Carvery. What we didn't expect, but absolutely loved, was their R&B brunch experience. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was lively, fun, and full of energy. The music completely elevated the atmosphere. The DJ not only had an incredible voice but truly knew how to engage and hype up the crowd, making the whole experience feel like more than just a meal. The location itself is beautiful with trendy and upscale decor. Very picturesque. As for the food, I ordered the Maui French toast, and it was phenomenal. It is not your typical French toast--it had a crispy churro crust and this unique whipped cream, the flavor and presentation really stood out. Sweet, rich, and perfectly prepared, it's something I've never had before and would absolutely order again. Overall, this was such a pleasant surprise. Great food, great music, great service, and a good vibey brunch experience. I have another trip to Long Beach in June and will be back to enjoy it again. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area! read more

The Carvery - Maui French Toast - Steakhouses Near Me - Long Beach, California

Very disappointing experience. We ordered the steak, and it was incredibly dry, while the mashed potatoes tasted like frozen mashed potatoes you would buy from Walmart. The food was so bad that we barely ate any of it. When we brought this to the manager's attention, instead of addressing the poor quality of the food, she immediately told us we still had to pay for it. At first, she only offered 10% off and a slice of birthday cake, which was honestly insulting considering we couldn't even eat the meal. What made the experience even worse was that she tried to justify the poor quality by saying we came in late and that the food isn't the same at that time. That's simply not an acceptable excuse. If a restaurant is open and serving customers, the quality of the food should be consistent no matter what time you walk in. After going back and forth, she eventually increased the discount to 50%, but still refused to remove the meal from the bill, even though we barely touched it because it was inedible. We weren't looking for a free meal--we just expected food that matched the quality a restaurant should serve and customer service that takes legitimate concerns seriously. Unfortunately, this experience fell far below those expectations, and I won't be returning. read more

The Carvery - Steakhouses Near Me - Long Beach, California

My first time here was for a meet and greet in September 2025. The food, service and ambiance were very nice. I went back in October for another event and the decor was so nice. I went again in December for a year end gathering. I guess you could say, it's becoming a pretty cool place for appetizers and gatherings. read more

I practically had the whole restaurant to myself. It was just after 6. Indy had been in a few weeks prior and I was told it was slow for a bit after that. Service from Trevor was a 5. Food came out in a good time and piping hot. Restrooms were clean. I felt $50 for one house wine, main and tip was a bit much. read more

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Came out for a weekday girls dinner. It was perfect for that ! Cute vibe inside . Tasty food and drinks . We sat at the bar the bartender Dominic was friendly and gave us great recs. Would deff be back ! read more

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Alright Carvery. I see you. I hosted our department lunch here today and i would totally give them a 5 stars. When we arrived at the restaurant, we were the only table. The waitress served our table with ease. There were 8 of us. I let her know that we only have 1 hour for lunch. Not only the kitchen delivered our food with ease. They were delicious. The cod in my fish and chip were so tender. There were 0 complaints from the 8 of us. Everyone commented the food was good. Yes. We will be back! Thank you very much! read more

The Carvery - Fish and chips - Steakhouses Near Me - Long Beach, California

Walking around DTLB we come across places that we bookmark for "next time" and this was one of those. Friends were visiting, so I made a reservation and hoped for the best. Well, this exceeded my expectations. We had a 6pm reservation, so we beat the rush and had a great table. Cheers to their Happy Hour! The hostess doubled as the bartender and assisted with serving as well. She was amazing. I can't remember everything we ordered, but here are a few that I do...Spinach & Artichoke Dip ($8), Truffle Mac & Cheese ($15), French Onion Soup ($9), Butcher's Block Meat Sampler ($120), Fish & Chips ($18). Dinner was delicious, service was great, and a good time was had by all! read more

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Food service ambiance 10/10 . Oh everything is seasoned to perfection!!! Oh and Long Island iced tea phenomenal!!! I also love their glassware very sexy I should have took a picture of the food but we at everything lol we had the Mac and cheese with shrimp, filet mignon and the fish and chips ... the bathroom is also sexy ... A+ read more

The Carvery - Long Island iced tea - Steakhouses Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place has been like a hidden gem for me. The first time we came during happy hour and had a Manhattan and a burger, both delicious and worth the price. We went last weekend to check out the holiday cocktail menu, and it did not disappoint. My favorite was the ginger bread martini but the mulled wine was also really nice. Additionally they set the mood with fake snow right outside. Overall I've been impressed with the quality of food and drink there, and plan to come back soon. read more

The Carvery - Gingerbread martini - Steakhouses Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I finally made it to this place after living in DTLB for several years now. A beautiful restaurant with wonderful romantic looking booths, a nice U-shaped bar, and good lighting I get the feeling it's trying to define itself. We were greeted at the door by a young woman who seated us at the bar as we requested. She quickly brought water and then disappeared for a few minutes. A middle-aged man was standing at the far end of the bar as if he were a bartender and talking to two people. He never approached us and we thought 'lousy bartender'. Our young lady reappeared to take our drink order and explained that she was both the bartender and server at the moment; that the guy was the owner. Well, Lauren, was great but the owner needs to up his game. He could have strolled over to us, introduced himself, and explained that Lauren would be right back. The place was fairly empty at 5:30 on a soggy Friday night; and to be honest, it always appears 'quiet' from the outside. Regardless we inspected the Happy Hour menu but were not delighted. I would give this place a 4 normally, because of this. I get it that some restaurants just knock a few bucks off their drink categories and offer a few appetizers. So I would say that The Carvery's Happy Hour is nothing to beat the door down for. $3 off a $16 cocktail or glass of wine isn't going to bring a significant happy hour crowd, but I'm guessing management knows that as the Carvery owner owns a few adjoining places. Well, Lauren made us some good Bulleit Manhattans which was the bar bourbon. Skipped the $18 upgrade. We ordered the Spinach/Artichoke dip from the Happy Hour specials and were delighted at it's creaminess but not heaviness. We actually ordered another one as we later split a Fish and Chips (good crispy fries and the fish is light but is sparse); Brussel Sprouts which were good and served with a hummus like drizzle. The objective here is to have a boutique, upscale restaurant with good food and The Carvery achieves this objective; however, if it doesn't do a little something like a better happy hour, it doesn't seem to get enough traffic. Restrooms on the 2nd floor (yes there's an elevator) with a room that overlooks the restaurant and bar below. On the 3rd floor is a private venue room, which looks intriguing. Yes, I'll be back. Lauren is marvelous. She knows DTLB well, offers great service, and makes good drinks. Kudos to her. Live music by Lexi Algar was starting but we were off. read more

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We came in on a Monday night and it was empty which kind of concerned us but we went ahead and tried it anyways, because of that I can't really speak to the ambiance cause I'm not sure if it's usually that empty. The service wasn't bad. The wedge salad was very fresh and the poblano mashed potatoes are a must try. read more

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We tried the $85 prix fixed dinner menu for Valentine's Day, which came with an appetizer, entree, and dessert. The decor was very cozy and intimate, and they also had live music. Service was also great and they timed the courses perfectly. For the appetizers, the French onion soup came with a perfectly gooey cheesy, but the winter salad was too oily and the apples could have been cut into smaller pieces. I ordered the chimmichuri steak and it was cooked well, but I wish they used a different type of fries, as I prefer a crispier thinner fry. The butter cake was by far the best thing we had, the combination of textures and rich flavors was delicious, especially with the vanilla ice cream. Overall this was a great date night location! read more

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Just disappointing. We had high hopes but the steak came out over-cooked and a little bland. The poblano mash was good though and we really did enjoy the butter cake. read more

We were craving steak and decided to try The Carvery, a place we had never been to before--and we're so glad we did. There were four of us, we had reservations, and we were seated immediately. Our waitress, Jasmine, did a fantastic job and made the experience even better. All of us ordered the wedge salad, which is huge and easily shareable. I had the filet with rosemary mashed potatoes--the filet was a full 8 ounces and absolutely delicious. The prime rib sandwich was very good, and the ribeye was also excellent. Around 7:00 p.m., we were treated to a live band, which was a great bonus. Overall, a very enjoyable evening. We will definitely be back nice ambiance. read more

I do want to start off by thanking the Carvery for taking a party of 21 on a Saturday about a week and a half in advance. My partner really wanted prime rib for his birthday but we could not find somewhere that would take our party. They have a nice set up outside with heat laps that they can seat big parties at one long table set up. There was live music playing inside and our waiter, Trevor, was really great. There were some hiccups, that I'll get to, but they never gave us a hard time for any of the requests we made regarding the mishaps. As I mentioned, we came for prime rib and it being called the carvery, we didn't think there would be an issue but they ended up running out of prime rib. Luckily, the birthday boy plus a couple others were able to order it, but many of us had hoped to order it as well. Next, several dishes came out cold, include birthday boy's prime rib. Some side dishes were cold and the French onion soup. We realized later that it looked like the food was coming from the bar, Shannon's, next door so it's possible the food was sitting and/or got cold during its travel to the restaurant. I ordered the filet mignon medium rare, but it was more medium and not very tender. I did like the poblano mashed potatoes! I also had a yummy Malbec to go with my meal. Others did really enjoy the fried chicken and fish and chips. Another plus was that happy hour is every day so we had 30 minutes to get some happy hour food and drinks (it's until 7pm). Thank you, The Carvery, for dealing with our large party! Maybe some things to improve in the kitchen, but we were glad to all be together. read more

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My son and I got the spinach and artichoke dip which was pretty good. He got the prime rib sandwich and loved it. I got the fish and chips and was kind of disappointed. The fish was not crispy on the outside and was soggy. I was looking forward to that crunch on the outside with melt in your mouth fish on the inside. He also got the chocolate cake which was good although he didn't like the strawberry purée that was over the top of it. Loren was very good, efficient, and friendly. read more

1 star because 0 isnt an option. Ive never written a negative review but this is deserving of one. We use to come here often but a few years ago the Gm changed and its been downhill since. Our son wanted to come here for his elementary school graduation dinner. We made a reservation but when we arrived at 6pm we were the only ones there and the only ones when we left. So they definitely weren't too busy to provide decent service. Drinks took at least 15 mins. For a soda, wine and old fashioned. Again. The only people in the restaurant. We ordered 2 apps and 3 entrees. Our meals came out before the appetizer's so i told the server we had order apps and he said "yes, its all coming out together. I hope thats ok". My response "well i guess we dont have an option". No apology. Nothing. He walked away. Everything was cold. Appetizer's weren't touched. The crostini was stale. The only thing eaten was our sons steak. our bill was $200 and nothing was eatable. Having been a server for 15 years, My husband a gm we understand how this works. It was such a disappointment. Clearly the staff does not care. If i was the server and somehow didnt understand that appetizers come before the entree i would have apologized and comped the apps. We will not be returning which is sad because we are locals and use to really love coming here. read more

The food here is Excellent! I ordered the fish and chips. It was the Best fish and chips I've ever had! Plus, our server, Trevor, was Great! He provided Excellent service. Since I had never been to Long Beach he very patiently answered my questions. At any rate, I highly recommend The Carvery! read more

Really wanted to enjoy this place, but some of the food didn't match expectations. Service was good. I had the fried chicken and it was the best thing we ordered, very tender, great breading. Both of us got the Brussels sprouts, good, but too much sauce, overwhelmed the sprouts. My wife got the prime rib sandwich. Too much cheese, not enough meat, only like warm. Very disappointing for a place called the Carvery read more

I love dropping in here randomly in a weeknight with a friend. I actually came here for a birthday years ago and the live performer actually sang happy birthday to me without request and pronounced my name properly. I appreciated that a ton. They have comfort food options and also small bites and salads so I appreciate the variety when going with other folks. It's a cute space with an indoor/outdoor dining area which I love. Cocktails are also great and sometimes they have seasonal options. read more

The food was amazing! Everything was prepared perfectly and we could tell the ingredients were of great quality and fresh. We had reservations when we walked in as the restaurant was empty but we think was due to the weather. This place had one of the best prime ribs I have ever had. Wines were also reasonably priced. read more

Oh my goodness! Hands down have to return to The Carvery. I did not unfortunately get to experience the live band but the music for a Thursday night was throwing it way back. My type of vibe. Our waitress was the sweetest and the bartender as well. All in all a good birthday experience with my girlfriend. Super chill vibe, upscale but also in the heart of downtown Long Beach. It was not packed at all and I was the last guest. They did not rush us at all. Gosh! Almost forgot to mention how great the food was! We ordered the affordable French onion soup and I have to say was super delicious and heart warming. We also ordered the bistro Mac and cheese with shrimp which is to die for! Their drinks were also delicious. You must try the pineapple daiquiri. read more

The Carvery - Steakhouses Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place is my new occasional Happy Hour Spot. The food, ambiance and service was great!

I would give it a "0" if. I could. Please...Please...Please save yourself and ur upset stomach from this place. Service is absolutely HORRIBLE. They don't care about the customer. My food was cold witch matched the Service. When I asked to talk to a Manager, Christian came over as if he doubled as Security. Bad Attitude, bad place....plus fun fact..they had a murder shooting happen in front of the business. Never....Never come to this Restaurant...I mean scumbag place. read more

In town in business and stopped in for dinner. No stairs, easy access, and easy to find. Plenty of booths and seats at the bar. Staff were friendly, attentive and efficient. My Cosmo was delicious as was the Flat Iron Bistro Steak. Erick recommended ordering medium rare and it was great advice - it was cooked medium and sliced. The broccoli stalk was fresh and buttery with garlic. I don't usually eat fries but these were crisp and the truffle cheese really took them up a couple levels from regular fries. Desserts are not on the menu, so ask if you want them. They are made in house. There were 3 choices. I ordered the butter cake to go since I was full. It was a cute little circle cake with sliced berries and berry sauce on the side. Thanks so much! read more

The Carvery - Cosmo - Steakhouses Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The prime rib is to die for, and the butter cake is amazing! The ambiance is very nice and the service is top notch! They have a great selection of wine, cocktails and beer. It's in a great location downtown as well. I will be back soon for more prime rib... YUM! read more

Great Food. Great Service prices Great Cocktails. Always tables available Great location plenty of free parking

Solid 3.5 stars. Our service was excellent! Very attentive, impressed how she handled such a large party, and even continued to check on us even after the bill & tip were paid. Lots of holiday decorations, so kudos to them on that. The singer was great but a bit loud if you're trying to have a conversation. I'm not quite sure what the vibe of this place is supposed to be.... Seems like a bar/cocktail lounge that wants to serve upscale food? The bar seems like a cool place to hang. The booths at the tables look like they are made for a diner, but they have filet mignon on the menu and burgers. A bit of an identity crisis? The brussels sprouts appetizer, charcuterie board and baked brie were nice. Mac 'n cheese left something to be desired. I got the filet and mashed potatoes and was not impressed. The potatoes seemed like they were missing a little something (garlic, more salt?) I asked for my steak to be medium-well and there was no glint of pink anywhere even though the cut was pretty thick. Fully well done in the very middle. How does that happen?! I don't know how my steak would have turned out if I had ordered it well done :( In summary, there were some hits and misses. Might be more inclined to just do drinks and apps here if I return. read more

Everything was awesome! The bartender was the waitress, busboy and manager! The prime rib, wedge salad and French onion soup was all tasty. The 4.8 is because they are in downtown Long Beach barely surviving in a market on Pine Ave. that no one wants to visit! My opinion, come visit 201 Pine Ave. and let this business grow and flourish! read more

We came in to celebrate birthdays with our family and had a good time. We were seated at the large booth near the entrance and it was comfortable for 7 adults. We ordered: 4/5 Brussels sprouts. Crispy and tasty. The grilled lemon brightened up the flavors. Perfect serving for sharing. 5/5 brie crositini. Try to get everything in one bite and the flavors are fantastic. Unique combination with the brie, pesto, roasted garlic, tomatoes, and caramelized onion. We finished this off first so it seems that it was a favorite. 5/5 wedge salad. We also shared this and it was necessary to lighten up from the other dishes. Refreshing and well balanced. 5/5 slow roasted prime rib. Slightly smoked and it makes a big difference in flavor. Tender, flavorful, and juicy. Highly recommend for prime rib lovers. Can't wait to order again. 3/5 hot fried chicken. Boneless chicken breast. It was crispy but im not much a fan of fried chicken breast so it was okay for me. The roasted poblano mashed potatoes was different and worked well with the chicken. 5/5 for butter cake and chocolate cake. Perfect for sharing. We also ordered numerous cocktails and they were okay. I recommend going with wine instead. Service was excellent-friendly, prompt, and attentive. The live music was also a nice touch and I appreciate that they adjusted the volume when they noticed it to be too loud. Recommend and will be back for prime rib. read more

The Carvery - Brussels sprouts, brie crostini, wedge salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Long Beach, California

My prime rib was cold and the salad was not the greatest. The restaurant itself was3GREAT!

Great quaint little cruise ship buffet, excellent quality food and service with a smile. Fantastic turkey ham and roast beef carved live greatvowner as well read more

The ambiance was a 10/10 and so was the food! Surprised it wasn't busier on a Friday night but I would definitely return. We ordered the fish and chips, Brussel sprouts, and the peanut butter Reese's pie to end it off! read more

The Carvery - Reese's pie - Steakhouses Near Me - Long Beach, California

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My friends and I enjoyed brunch here. The breakfast burrito and French toast were delicious. My friends had good cocktails and I enjoyed a mocktail. The server was great too. read more

Live music, if you like, and a nice band's playing outside next to the entrance door. So, don't worry if the music is loud unless you don't want to hear your date talking. Just stare at each other and fall in love and hire the band to play at your wedding. Anyway, I was amazed. Not because they played good music but the place looked quite old inside, but the food was delicious. Hubby ordered a medium steak that was a bit overcooked but had good taste. My capellini with blackened shrimp in tomato sauce was fantastic! That was a perfect dish, little capellini and flavorful blackened shrimp and a perfect taste of tomato sauce, just the way I like it. Our friend has a medium rare steak and fish and chips. The fish and chip was pretty good. I would go back for the shrimp dish. Our server (Eric?) did a great job handling our table. Great music, delicious meals. Thank you! read more

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Excellent! We loved our birthday dinner at The Carvery. The ambiance was very nice and we loved the live music, old jazzy songs. We ordered cocktails - the old fashioned was perfect, but the Suit & Tie was only okay - too much ice - I couldn't sip it and had to ask for another cup to remove some ice. Favorite meal was the Prime Rib it was smoked and very flavorful. There Brussel Sprouts are also excellent. We wil definitely be back. read more

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The steak was delightful and I may consider ordering it again. The vegetables could have been prepared a bit better, but they were satisfactory. The dessert was clearly microwaved and not homemade. It tasted like a pre-packaged dessert that was heated in the microwave to make it warm. However, the Manhattan cocktail was absolutely fantastic and the ambiance was pleasant. The customer service was exceptional. read more

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Very cozy and relaxing environment, bartender is great and has a great attitude and is very attentive to customers needs and recommended a combination of drinks. read more

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Came here for the first time with our friends. This is located in downtown Long Beach where you will find a variety of restaurants & bars. Reservations was made for 8:00 p.m. on a Saturday night. Upon arrival to the restaurant, we noticed right away a outdoor seating area near the bar area and there was a outdoor jazz type band of 3 members playing. I must say the singer that night was very good! We were greeted by the host and were seated at a raised booth. Our drink orders were taken. I asked our server what they were known for or what he recommended and he gave us a few items on the list, but he really emphasized on their prime-rib. Three of us in our party ordered the prime rib and one ordered the prime rib sandwich. One had their prime rib cooked medium rare, one medium well, and I had mine cooked well done (yes, I am one of those. Lol). We also ordered a sample charcuterie board as our appetizer. The charcuterie board was just delicious. Everything was so tasty and I tried everything except for the feta cheese which I am not fond of to begin with. By the time our prime-rib came out, it looked so good and when I finally took a bite of it, it was soooo tender and sooo delicious. So glad we listened to our server's recommendation. This gives Lawry's some stiff competition. If I had to choose between the two, Carvery's prime-rib would be my choice. It definitely left me a very positive lasting impression. We ended our wonderful dinner with dessert. Unfortunately, I forgot the name of it and it was our server also recommended this, but I did post a picture of it. This establishment deserve the 5 star rating. The staff was very friendly and also check on us frequent, but not to the point were it was annoying. I highly recommend this place, just make sure to make reservations and as for parking , there are nearby parking structures and metered street parking. Looking forward to coming back again and this time with family. read more

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I used to really like the carvery however there were recent changes to the menu. The charcuterie board didn't come with fresh fruit like it usually does, and it has less meat and no pickles! They put the bread on the board to make it seem full ! They also are now only serving potatoes with the steaks instead of both potatoes and green beans. Used to be out favorite steak place in Long Beach but serving significantly less for the same price just didn't sit well. read more