I had wanted to try this restaurant for a while, and today my son treated me for Mother's Day for lunch. Our experience exceeded expectations. We were warmly greeted by our server, Ammara who was attentive throughout our meal. The space has a modern and warm vibe, and the food is incredible. For drinks, we ordered the Thai Tea and Thai coffee. The coffee was great. I would have liked the tea to be stronger, though it had great flavor. We began with the Baan Yaang appetizer. It has one skewer each of filet, chicken, and pork accompanied by 3 sauces and a garnish. The filet is marinated and was absolutely delicious on its own. The peanut sauce for the chicken was tasty. I preferred the sweeter sauce for the pork. It also came with a diced cucumber/red onion garnish, which I enjoyed on its own. For our main course, we chose Crab with Thai Chili and Basil along with Owl Fried Rice. Both were so satisfying. Although we were both pretty full, we finished our meal off with the Mango Sticky Rice. They put a special touch on it, decorating the plate with "Happy Mother's Day!" We will definitely be back. read more

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The Second Owl is drastically different than its predecessor. Located on 2nd St. it caters to a different crowd with a different palette. I had definite favorites when I dinner-ed here - both of which were starters. The sea bass larb ($21) was a refreshing way to start the meal. The Chilean sea bass is served ceviche style with fresh lime juice, fish sauce, cilantro, green + red onions with rice paper crisps. There wasn't anything groundbreaking about this dish, but it was a very solid ceviche. We also tried the kao tuna na tung ($13) which was a first for me. Ground pork, shrimp, and aromatic spices are simmered in coconut milk and paired with shrimp cracker wafers. It's surprisingly light, but flavorful. For proteins, we shared a sausage platter (a little dry), pork belly ($16), and the crying tiger ($28). The one misgiving I have is the fact that all 3 are served with the same sauces which ultimately keep them tasting pretty similar. I think The Second Owl is a great place to take out of town guests or if you're entertaining a nice dinner. The menu offers classic Thai dishes alongside less common offerings which keeps the menu exciting. read more

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This is my second try since they open. I'm not returning. I'm used to Natalees in Culver City who have great food. The food has no layers of flavor. It's all the same once you get over the heat from the chilly they use. There will be no third time. read more

First time at Second Owl here at Belmont. I've tried Owl Owl in the past in Signal Hill and liked it so was craving for good savory Thai food and decided to stop by Second Owl. I got drunken noodle with crispy pork and sea bass larb take-outs. The drunken noodle was very flavorful, love that wok fire flavor. The crispy pork earned its name and it was crisp to the tip! So crunch, I wish there were more of it. The sea bass larb was full of flavor, fresh, citrusy, paired very well with the shrimp chips. The service was great and it didn't take too long to wait for my food. They also have a restroom for customers only and it's around the corner of the restaurant. Highly recommend! read more

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The Second Owl seriously hit the spot. Here's the official breakdown of how I'm ranking the dishes we tried. Marry: The pork larb. No hesitation. This was the star. So fresh with lime and herbs, perfectly balanced heat, and the shrimp chips added that perfect crunch. The night before we watched Matty Matheson's Just a Dash and he made larb, which totally sparked my interest! This is the dish I would come back for again and again. F: The pork belly. Crispy on the outside, buttery tender on the inside. It did exactly what it was supposed to do and did it well. Rich, satisfying, and a little indulgent. Kill: The chicken satay. And I say that with respect because it was still good. That peanut sauce was creamy, savory, and slightly sweet in the best way. Unique from other peanut sauces for sure. But compared to the other two dishes, it just did not steal the spotlight. Someone had to go. Service was excellent and the presentation of each dish was beautiful. You can tell they really care about what they are putting out. The interior was nice and modern. Everything came out in a timely fashion and was great from start to finish. I will definitely be back for more larb and to work my way through the other menu items! read more

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A Yelp Elite event brought me to this cool little boutique restaurant. It has a simple, industrial style decor, with a few large garage style doors that open up and make the space feel bigger and more open. The staff and service were good everyone was nice and friendly. We did not have a reservation and waited no more than five minutes to be seated (around 630p on a Saturday), but it quickly filled after we arrived. It seats only about 50 diners. Food, we ordered a fresh green salad, chicken wings and duck egg rolls fir appetizers, snd Owl Fried Rice, and crab with Thai chili and basil as shareable entrees. I had a beer with my meal, and my wife had the sangria. The kitchen flow/timing was a bit off. After our order was taken, we waited about 15 - 20 minutes before the first appetizer came out. As we worked through the appetizers, the Owl Fried Rice arrived. About halfway through the rice, I realized I never got my beer and had to ask for it (I think it was forgotten). We were nearly done with the rice and still hadn't received the crab dish, so I asked the waitress about it. She looked surprised and said she'd check on it. About 5-10 minutes later, the crab dish finally came out. My wife's second sangria was comped due to this error. Let's talk about the food: Green salad - Good and fresh. Did exactly what a salad should do. Wings - Excellent. Well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Three wings - portion was smaller than typical, as this was part of the Yelp comp. A normal app is 5 wings. Duck egg rolls - Great flavor, but the wrapper was a little thick and dense. Owl Fried Rice - Really good overall. The curry flavor comes through strong in a good way. My only issue was that there was just one shrimp in the whole dish. Maybe go lighter on the pineapple and add more shrimp. Crab with Thai chili and basil - Excellent. The flavors and preparation were on point. Despite the delays, this was still a pleasant experience. I'll definitely return and would recommend checking this place out. If the weather's nice, I suggest grabbing a patio seat (there are only nine). read more

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Went to The Second Owl for a Yelp Elite event and it was so good we ended up coming back. This time we got the short rib massaman, pad thai, and pad see ew. The short rib was super rich and flavorful, and it comes with mashed potatoes that are insanely soft and buttery -- honestly one of the best parts of the dish. Pad see ew was a standout too. We always add shrimp. Service was great as well -- our server was really delightful and helpful when it came to picking dishes. Definitely a spot we'll keep coming back to. read more

Great Thai food! Great addition to Second Street/Belmont shore. We decided to try something new and happy we did! Second Owl is cute staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The pad Thai amazing, our appetizer egg rolls so yummy. Happy hour has great pricing - can't wait to go back for their sangria. They allow dogs on their sidewalk dining area - parking is typical of the Belmont shore area. read more

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I stopped by The Second Owl because I was craving Crying Tiger - I ordered it for to-go but the short time that I spent there (and the food of course) has me thinking about returning!!! They created such a nice, dimly-lit ambience at night. The staff was also super hospitable. They were friendly throughout the experience and offered me water while I was waiting. As I mentioned, I ordered Crying Tiger to-go. It was cooked to perfection (medium-rare hits the spot for me!) and the sauce included just elevates the dish. I'm honestly impressed especially since I feel like doing takeout can alter the quality of food a bit. read more

A rare find!! A unique Thai place in this very crowded Belmont shore neighborhood. Located on the corner. There is street parking all over. A bit loud, but animal friendly with their patio seating too Very large menu for such a small place. They have lunch specials and a happy hour menu too Real food made by real people. Everything was plated beautifully and packed a whole ton of flavor too read more

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Dark moody interiors with super friendly staff. Small dining room but had no problem getting a table when we arrived, though it quickly got crowded. The prawn was delicious and so was the larb. Will come back and try more dishes. read more

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Solid thai place on 2nd street. Some great dishes, some that were just so so but overall a great, somewhat affordable, Thai option around 2nd street. We came for lunch with a group of 5 and ordered the pork belly appetizer, larb, thai boat, pad thai, pad see ew, and thai crab. The pork belly was delicious. Not too fatty but just enough to give it that rich flavor. Nicely crisped without being greasy. There was a fish sauce-dipping sauce that went really well with it. A crowd favorite. The larb was tangy and refreshing. The seasonings overpowered the meat flavor a little and I thought it was strange they served it on shrimp chips versus lettuce. Not enough chips to larb ratio. The thai boat noodle was very flavorful. Almost had a worsteshire sauce flavor. The beef was pretty well cooked and was different but very good. Of the two noodle dishes, the pad thai was our least favorite. WAY too sweet. Maybe more Americanized? But overall did not like it and probably wouldn't order it again. The pad see ew was good, if not memorable. An easy to eat dish with well cooked noodles, but not a lot of veggies. The crab was by far the best dish. If you like thai basil dishes, this is your dish. The crab soaks in all the flavor of the thai basil. It has a little bit of heat and the veggies add a nice crunch. Definitely a must try. Really nice and attentive service in a modern decor restaurant. Will definitely come back again to try some other things and see what else is worthwhile. read more

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Delicious Thai food, closest thing to food in Thailand, great spot for good quality and good service ! I forgot our servers name but she was amazing. Thank you ! read more

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Finally tried The Second Owl last night. And I was NOT disappointed! The wait staff was very friendly and helpful with the menu and the food was delicious. Cool vibe, a great addition to the area. Fresh, tasty and authentic. You will end up paying more, but it's absolutely worth it. The care and time spent on the quality of their dishes is evident. I can't wait to go back and try other dishes. Pork Belly - Crispy edges, super moist and fatty. Chicken Wings - Crispy and well seasoned. Pad See Ew - Firm and Bouncy flat noodles. read more

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Came here on a Sunday around 4pm no wait to be seated. Bar and tables. Patio space. I didn't see a bathroom inside maybe on the side of the building i did notice one. Ordered the pad thai it was good in flavor a bit chewy. The Thai tea was good. Customer service was very friendly and quick. All in all good for a one time try. read more

The Second Owl - Thai tea - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The Yelp experience was great! So glad to try a new spot on second street! Love to try local restaurants.

So glad they are here on second street! Service was superb. Scott did a great job taking our orders and the food came out pretty quick. Ambiance was cozy. We came on a Friday thinking it would be crowded quick but it was still a bit early and we didn't have to wait. All tables were filled by the time we were done eating though and there was a small wait for those coming in. Beer came out with a chilled glass. Food was tasty and spice level was just right. They welcomed our kids there and we had an overall very pleasant dinner experience. read more

The food was great. I ordered the duck egg roll appetizer, and it was excellent. The pad thai was good. I prefer it a little spicier. However, I understand that I'm on the extreme level of spice tolerance. The atmosphere and staff are awesome. Overall, the restaurant is a 4.5/5.0, but I rounded up to 5.0 since I really enjoyed my dining experience. read more

Spotted this new restaurant on 2nd st and had to try it! We were seated by a very kind hostess right away on a busy weekend evening with outdoor seating and heaters. We ordered the chicken wings, pad thai, and mango sticky rice. The chicken wings were crispy, served with sides of a tangy sauce and spicy chili honey sauce. The pad Thai was quite spicy, but the mango sticky rice helped to soothe the heat. Overall, it's a great dinner spot that's nice for some thai flavors. read more

The Second Owl - Chicken Wings - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

Attended my first Yelp Elite event and it was a lot of fun. The service was friendly, helpful and excellent even though it seemed only one front person was taking care of everyone. It wasn't packed but very pleasant. We ordered the chicken wings as our complementary appetizer and it was terrific! Big meaty drummettes with two sauces, one was a sticky sweet tart sauce and the second was an acidic chili sauce topped with roasted ground rice. The magic happened when we drizzled the crispy wings with both, just perfect! We also ordered Nam Khao Tod, a crispy rice salad which was the best we've tasted, crab with chili and basil, flavorful and aromatic, and pad seew beef as an old reliable standby. Would definitely return again when in the area. read more

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Dark vibey interior with small lamps on the table. Perfect for a date night. The Short Rib Massaman is easily the best thing on the menu. It was literally melt-in-your-mouth tender and the curry was so rich. The Baan Yaang was also solid, it's really all about those sauces though, so don't be shy with them. We also grabbed the Tom Kha which was super coconutty and hit the spot. Only real letdown was the Tom Kha Creme Brulee. I'm all for a creative dessert, but this one just tasted... off. The flavors didn't really mesh for me. I'd say stick to the savory stuff and skip this one. I would like to try the mango sticky rice next time. Overall, service was great, always refilling water and checking in on you. I'll definitely be back for that Massaman alone. read more

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a girlfriend and i both had the second owl on our list of restaurants to try. we agreed to meet here on a sunday around noon. it wasnt too busy bc of the rain. service was amazing. the gal was friendly, welcoming and present. the restaurant was clean, open and inviting. plenty of seating for a smaller space. we ordered: Baan Yaang - chicken satay Tom Kha - chicken - mild Pad Seew - chicken everything was sooo delicious! im really picky about my tom kha and it was so good here! so yummy on a rainy day. the pad seew was also very flavorful and a huge portion, def took most of that home. will def come back and try out the pad thai and ka prow AND their dessert! parking: located on 2nd. metered lots or metered street. *also, this is their second location. their first restaurant, owl owl is located in signal hill. read more

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I'm so glad we decided to check this restaurant out. I highly recommend. Everything I tried was amazing and full of flavor. We started with the pork belly 10/10. Perfectly lightly fried with delicious sauces. I ordered the Ka Prow 10/10. This dish is packed with flavor. I ordered mine medium. That minced meat was so delicious and tasty. I would definitely come back and order this again. I also really enjoyed trying their Pad Seew. I'm definitely ordering this one for myself next time. Most common thing ordered at any Thai restaurant, Pad Thai was also great tasting. Very small space. Not a ton of seating. You'll definitely have a wait on Fridays. We waited about 15mins and it was damn worth it. I'd wait an hour. Fairly new restaurant. Service was great. I'll definitely be back. read more

The Second Owl - Pork Belly 10/10. This was fire. - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The food was amazing and everything came out so flavorful and fresh. We ordered multiple dishes and desserts and honestly loved all of them. The atmosphere was really nice and cozy, perfect for hanging out with friends and family. Staff was friendly and the service was great too. Definitely coming back again! read more

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Everything we ordered was absolutely DELICIOUS!!! The young lady who was our server was excellent too. She was VERY busy considering every table was full. Every dish is well prepared and authentically tasty. read more

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Excellent service. Food is delicious. First time no complains I choose Chicken Curry. My friend chooses PadThai. Both dishes are excellent. Highly recomend. My friend is a Chief Steward the best cook in the world. He approves this message. read more

The Second Owl - Paddthai dish. - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

Finally a great Thai spot in Belmont, and one of the best I've had in Long Beach tbh. Everything flavorful, fair prices, and don't forget to ask for the spicy sauces to go with your food! read more

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The restaurant is cute. The lady who worked at the counter made suggestions, which I really appreciated because the menu is large. The French fries were really delicious. The Clobster roll was small, but tasty. The Calitruffle roll was good. I enjoyed the lobster grilled cheese and tomato soup. My family agreed that all of the rolls and sandwich needed more seasoning. The French fries were seasoned much better than the rolls. Nevertheless, we all recommend this restaurant. read more

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I'm obsessed with their pad Thai, so happy this place is on 2nd. I usually order delivery and it is always super fresh and hot.

Only tried a few things, but the duck eggrolls were really good and my pad see ew was very good also. Our server, Aumila (probably butchered that), was very kind and fun. A very calm and quiet environment with a good playlist and nice patio seats with wide-open window/doors. Pretty good for what I tried**. read more

The Second Owl - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

Just tried this place and got the lunch special which includes soup. I ordered the Fried rice with tofu (medium spice level) and the Tom Yum soup. Both were absolutely delicious. The food came out very quickly, and the staff was excellent. I highly recommend dining here! Nice ambiance as well- overall, a cozy and inviting restaurant with flavorful food and great service! read more

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Thank you Second Owl! We've had some good Thai (Saladang in Pasadena ) and you've met the challenge! Hooray! First time and we will be back. Favors and texture were excellent! Highly recommend. read more

First time here with wife and a close friend. Love the happy hour apps. We ordered thai wings, kao tung na tung (pork and shrimp) in coconut broth served with shrimp crackers, and calamari. After this we ordered chicken pad thai and shrimp fried rice. All of it was delicious and fantastic, never had Thai wings before. The service is good, friendly and attentive. The beers are great we ordered one Leo and one Singha. There is a problem with flies since it is an open space with doors/windows opened. But, they do have fly/bug repellent fans available. We enjoyed the overall experience. Enjoy! read more

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The food here was really good. I enjoyed all the different sauces that came with their skewers. The fried rice with pork belly was good. I don't think I would order the garlic chicken again but it was ok. My friends said the Pahd Sew and the green curry were also very good. The service was good. The waitress came to check on us too. The ambiance is pretty and open. read more

The Second Owl - Garlic chicken - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

What a Thai food wonderful edition to our second street community! Here you can chow on delicious Thai bottles and vine while listening to a chill playlist that allows you to actually eat, listen and chat!! They are ok with the art of dining: appetizer, sips, 2nd street people watching well before the next course! Shannon masters customer service making this new newbie on our block a favorite! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! read more

wow!! do not skip on this place!!! my new favorite restaurant in Long Beach. the review that said there was no layering of flavors must be a competitor or rage baiting because the depth of flavor in everything is out of this world. i can't wait to come back here again and try other dishes :) read more

We were seated pretty quickly for a Saturday. The inside of the restaurant looks amazing and has some great music selection. The food took about 45 minutes for everything to come out, one app and 2 entries. You would think for the time it took to come out, the food would be amazing. To be honest it was wasn't up to par, but maybe we came on a bad night. Left a bit dissatisfied, especially seeing all the other high reviews. read more

Fantastic Food ordered this beef with mash potatoes call the short rib massaman It melt in your mouth very tender. Crispy pork belly. And boat beef noodle. And chicken kapow , so delicious the ambience is perfect and the service is exceptional definitely a keeper will be back for more. read more

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Valentine's Day lunch, 2026. We have enjoyed this cafe since it opened. I am giving this a 5 star for the fabulous Stir Fried Veggies and The Lemongrass Soup which my wife adores. We took it home so we could pair with a wine that would prove to be a perfect pair: a Chenin Blanc from the Sta.Ynez Valley. I decided to try The Duck and noodle dish. Alas , I will not order that again. Why: my French wife spoils me with Duck a L'Orange using Duck Breast. The Duck @ the Owl was Not my "cup of tea " I won't lower the rating because everything else was great, and all the other diners were smiling. Will continue to dine here. read more

Came here cz Chiangmai wasn't taking customers anymore after 7. And I was so glad that we did!! Food, service, ambiance all a+! Got the khao soi duck and it was absolutely delicious!! I love duck and honestly like this more than the chicken version. Also the sea bass laarb was so good! Definitely appreciated the twists they have on the traditional Thai dishes here! read more

The Second Owl - Kao Soi Duck - Thai Near Me - Long Beach, California

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