This nice lounge was right next to our hotel (Hyatt Long Beach), so it was an easy choice to drop…read morein after a long day of work and just getting back to our hotel. Friendly greetings, nice bartender and a nice vibe. The food is just OK, but it's a pretty cool place to stop off an have a drink.

Easy to utilize when staying at Hyatt Centric The Pike, since it's in the lobby. We've eaten here…read moreon past stays and it was good. Today, I would say it's ok. The night before we popped in to see what they offer, and were alerted that the waffle iron was broken, but the batter was the same as the pancake. I also asked if they made ham/cheese sandwiches on croissant and was told no, they use to, but not anymore. That's what we remembered being good, that and the chai. I asked if the chai was still from a local, Long Beach, vendor and he got the bag out to show me. It was not the same brand I remembered, but it was labeled as a chai masala, so it sounded as good, and having had it this morning, I can confirm it is delicious, with a little kick. Sadly, the cup was not full. Stopping about an inch from the top. At $6.95, I would think it was full. Hubs had his coffee with "room for cream", so I went back up and asked if it could be topped off. 'Yes, help yourself, it's at the end over there', directing me to the coffee bar at the end of the counter. Ok, I guess the chai was made with half/half, since that was the jug I noticed sitting on the back bar and again at the coffee bar. Meh, It worked. Since the croissant sandwiches were out, I asked about the granola parfait and fruit cups in the display. I didn't see any prices listed, but Patricia thought 'they might be around $10.' Seems that should be an easy question, but it was a pass anyway since the fruit expiration I picked up was today's date. Hmmm.... I asked what flavor the muffins were and was told Cranberry Orange and they're delicious. Ok, Hubs went with a cinnamon roll, and I chose the muffin. Got my chai and he his coffee and sat down. Took a rather unladylike large bite of my muffin and discovered 2 things right away. First, my heated muffin was cold inside. Second, it was blueberry! Since I was looking forward to the seasonal cranberry orange flavor with my chai, I returned it to the counter. 'Oops, sorry, they all seem to be blueberry. Can I get you something else?' asked Patricia. I chose a heated, plain croissant. Good. Light and airy and worked in a pinch. Hub's cinnamon roll, with cream cheese frosting was good. Not heated all the way through, but he found it satisfying. The cream cheese was light and not super sweet, which was good. His coffee was .... coffee. lol It was obvious the tables hadn't been wiped down. A table of tourists finished their meals and wondered where to bus the dishes. A Hyatt employee, passing through, told them it was fine to leave them. Those dishes stayed there until after the 11am shift change. Seems the employee plan was to "let the next guy deal with it". It wasn't so busy that a multitasking, efficient worker could handle the barista and clearing/wipe down duties. This was first morning of our stay, but I think we'll look elsewhere tomorrow for breakfast. Cheers! "CC"

When I remember, I try to choose restaurants within the AAdvantage dining program for American…read moreAirlines to earn bonus miles and upon searching on Saturday morning, I came across this gem in DTLB. I am a sucker for happy hour and thought I'd give this place a try as they had plenty of food options on the menu & the prices are very reasonable. My friends and I started off with our drink orders and I got the house cab for 7 bucks HH (very good btw). I started off with the "bougie brussels" (9 bucks HH) and those were so savory and delish! They had just the right amount of balsamic vinegar and saltiness with the bacon crumbles and cooked to perfection! I also ordered their flatbread with pepperoni and pepperoncini's (all flat breads are 12 bucks during HH) and it was very tasty. Lastly, I ordered the vegan tacos (street style) for 9 bucks HH and those were tasty as well. As for the service, it was very slow as there was only one server on staff (HH is 4-6pm daily). She apologized as she informed us that there was only one cook on staff as well. The other downside is the location as it can be difficult to find if you blink an eye. Located on the 2nd floor of The Crest Apartment bldg., the front entrance was locked and there is a tiny sign in the covered parking lot with an arrow but you still have to kinda guess where to go, which is on the opposite side of the entrance in the parking structure (essentially the back door) which made no sense to me. Lastly, the patio is very charming and beautiful especially on a warm day! I loved the open airiness of it and there are a few tables inside but we dined outside. Will definitely be back!

Cool spot. Especially before heading to the convention center. They even have drinks too!…read more Prices are good for touristy area. The food is quality. Especially the fries. Full bar as well. Service is promot and friendly.

Solidly okay mexican food, I've had better, and I've had worse. The steak in the fajitas was really…read moresoft, but I don't remember anything else being remarkable. The building didn't say "Next Door" anywhere on it, so I was unsure if we were at the right place.

Friday evening review:…read more Sat outside since we had my puppy with me, the waiter was kind immediately and even told us which table was a little rocky. Service overall was good-not spectacular but good. Things seemed to take a while to come out and it took a while to get the bill but really no big deal. Food was spectacular though. Super high quality. I loved my seafood chile rellano, they did not go cheap whatsoever on the filling and it was enough to eat the next day as well. My husband got the birria tacos (not pictured) and they were also really good but a little steep for not coming with rice and beans. Ceviche was fresh as well as guac but guac did not come with the chicharron like mentioned in the description. Enchiladas were good too, loved the heat of the sauce. We will be returning if back in the area soon!

Drove in from Oxnard to a concert here in Long Beach and randomly decided to eat here. What a great…read moredecision. Blake took such good care of us. Food was perfect. This place is perfect. Now you just need to open one up near me. Thanks so much.

This was our first time here, since our usual spots in the area were booked for dinner…read more I'll give credit where it's due, the ambiance was very inviting and the interior was very nicely decorated. I felt comfortable and at ease indoors, and the outdoor section seemed very comfortable as well. I went with a rather large party, and at least half of us seemed displeased with our dishes. The portions were generally on the smaller side, inconsistent, and lacking in flavor. That's not to say it's all bad though, the prosciutto melon appetizer was savory, and the lasagna and the mushroom ravioli were satisfying! I did order a tiramisu ladyfinger cake which I was a fan of as well. The service could have used some improvement. I don't believe we were offered refills or asked whether anything was needed after we initially received our orders, and it did not seem particularly busy to the point where the waitstaff would be incapable of dropping by. All things considered, La Traviata was enjoyable in some aspects but it was not much to write home about.

Came for breakfast with my girlfriends and were seated right away. We got the corner circle booth…read morewhich was so diner-vibey (if that makes any sense). But anyways our server was very kind and friendly making the dining experience even better. I ordered the gourmet skillet which has eggs, spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, and tomatoes. It's topped with cheddar cheese, and has guacamole. This has all my favorite veggies so I was very attracted to tis dish and it did not disappoint. I really liked the guacamole as well! I added the hashbrown for only $1.99 and the portion is HUGE! It's so worth it and I'm glad I ordered it because it was cooked perfectly, nice and crispy! They had options for the bread and I got sourdough, there was jam on the table so it was a very filling meal. I paid around $20 for this food and to be honest, I could've shared this with someone and it would have been more than enough already so they do not skimp on portions which I appreciate. They also have a couple outdoor seatings facing the park, a lot of indoor seating as well as a bar section, they have desserts (the cakes looked really good) too which I would've got it but I was very full but for sure next time. Anyways I really enjoyed the food and service, will be back again.

This diner is located right by Bixby Park. There is no parking lot, but if you come early on a…read moreweekday then you won't have trouble finding parking. It has a calm atmosphere and friendly staff. Our waiter spoke both Spanish and English. He checked up on us the whole time and made sure we were comfortable. The prices were a tad high but when the food came it became clear why as the portion sizes are large. The pancakes and French toast were huge and fluffy to perfection! The eggs were good and the bacon was as well. The coffee wasn't good (I'm a coffee lover always on the hunt for great coffee) but I never expect decent coffee in these places so it is forgivable. There is a display case with cakes by the entrance. For one pancake breakfast, a French toast breakfast and a coffee it was 42 dollars.

While visiting family in Long Beach, we were on the hunt for a steakhouse for a Sunday lunch and…read morecame 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!

Very disappointing experience. We ordered the steak, and it was incredibly dry, while the mashed…read morepotatoes 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.

I went here on a friday evening with my husband and baby. We had a great time! We ordered fish and…read morechips and two beers. The fish and chips tasted very fresh and delicious. Thr service was good too, the workers were very attentive and accommodating as well. I really enjoyed the ambiance here it was very lively and fun. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I would definitely come here again to watch a sports or just to hang out.

Food and ambiance were great! Tanner and the management team took great care of us…read more Food and service was off the chart. Would recommend and definitely coming back.

5 star for food and Tati GREAT service! Super nice!! She's very humble and gave us the best…read morehospitality ever for us on our first time. The bartender however she looks like she hates her job!

We came here for the first time being in town for Warped Tour and Kim was an absolute pleasure! She…read morewas great and extremely helpful. The beer is great and the breakfast burrito was fire. We will be back tomorrow more of the same.