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    Tokyo Noir

    4.3 (178 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Vera L.

    Small speakeasy hidden in an alley. The food was actually very good and memorable. The Oysters were one of my fav Kumamotos, fresh and flavorful but they could've been rinsed a bit better. Pork Buns were a good tasty bite, and the sushi was surprisingly really really good. Cool place to check out for some small bites and cocktails!

    Julian T.

    Moody, vibey Japanese speakeasy with delicious drinks that play bangers all night. Located on the side alleyway street next to El Barrio Cantina that is signaled by a hanging red paper lantern. Reservations are highly recommended for late weekends, but we have been able to walk up during the week. There is bar seating, low tables with couches, and high tables - any spot is a great spot and you can see the bartenders working their magic of cutting up ice, a little bar flair. The drinks I get most often: First love - delicious fluffy shaved ice that feels more like a refreshing summer dessert than alcoholic drink, juice theory - savory and umami, strawberry yuzu - sweet, strong, smokey. Food I get most often: Okonomi corn dogs and wasabi fries - the fries are the perfect bar snack. On some nights, bartender says we can request songs to be played (Seatbelts - Tank! has been our most often requested) Street parking or mini parking lot across the street. Shares the space with El Barrio Cantina. Highly recommend for date night, small gatherings (about 4 people), small bites and A+ cocktails.

    Corn dog heaven!!
    Katherine S.

    So, my brother and I made a reservation at Tokyo Noir which just happened to be on the very night the Dodgers won the World Series . We hadn't seen each other in half a year--life had been heavy since the recent passing of husband ,but that night gave us room to breathe and connect We tried the corndogs that somehow hit the soul, and the drinks? My brother's was part drink, part ramen- flavor adventure. We laughed, we reminisced, and we got to watch ice-shaving bartenders like they were creating art! I'd go back with him in a heartbeat. I ended the night by Pouring some liquor out for my husband .. jon, you would have loved this place.

    Menu for Astro boy
    Danielle B.

    The hubby made reservations for a Wednesday night at 930pm. Parking around that time was rough!! lol we circled around for about 10-15 min for a space until we found a couple leaving about 2 blocks down. This place is tucked in an alley way and pretty easy to find thankfully! It's a small spot but very intimate. Our server gave us some time as we looked at the menu. I ordered the Astro boy and the hubby ordered the Hibiki old fashioned. We loved seeing the bartender carve the ice by hand. They played hip hop music which is always a vibe! We didn't order food but from what we saw it looked good. The bathroom is shared with the restaurant next to it. Me and the hubby plan on going back to try the next seasonal drinks and maybe some of the food!!

    Berline R.

    I booked a reservation on open table and it was smooth. Once I arrived I wasn't sure where this place was exactly. I ended finding myself asking the host from El Barrio Cantina and she guided us to the right entrance. Once we located the entrance on the left side of the building through the alley and saw the red lantern. We saw a few people waiting and we were 3 min late but we were told by other people the host comes out every so often. The host came and greeted us and sat us on the bar. She later handed me the menu and it was so cool - like a comic book! I did order the yuzu strawberry but it was no longer available for the night and went with the it's MG. The person making the drinks recommended the Astro boy drink and it seemed popular everyone was ordering it. I will try it next time. I had a great time and can't wait to come try it.

    Kaiju
    Alyeska G.

    Drinks 10/10 Vibes 10/10 Food 6/10 This place lives up to expectations. The dopest speakeasy decorated hella fly with banging music. Perfect place for a date night. Reservations open 2 weeks in advance! Must reserve ahead of time no drop ins. Recommendations from their Winter 2025 Menu: - Astro Boy - Initial B -Okinawa Gimlet -Yari Mango For food do not skip out on the Charred edamame. I'd personally skip the wagyu skirt cause it was way too chewy. The service can be a little slow but they be packed so understandable. The food & drinks still come out relatively fast tho!

    Anthony L.

    We saw this place nearby and wanted to try it out for a while and finally got to last week! It's like a little hidden speakeasy behind another restaurant and you can only see it from the little "TOKYO NOIR [in Japanese]" lantern above the door that you need to hit a button at , then wait for a server to help you out. We had a reservation but it does seem possible to get in without one... but it will be a long wait if you are more than one or two people. It's very small and cozy, with some couples seating along the back, bar seating, and two corners for larger parties of 4 or 8+. The food, drinks, and menu are all super creative. At some point maybe want to try a bit of everything! I personally had the Freak On A Leash since it had the most flavors I really wanted to try, but maybe will want to try their savory cocktails next time. My friends got the Astro Boy, Old Fashioned, and First Love. We shared a little bit of all of them and they were top tier! Okonomiyaki Corn Dogs were our snack for the night and those were delicious. I thought I tasted a Kurobuta sausage perhaps! We may come back again one day with a larger party to experience this but it definitely did not disappoint. Excited to see how the menu evolves this and next season. One note too, we wanted to try their M+M Gummies but we were told they are still perfecting the texture so they did not have them yet.

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    Rob Snow S.

    Absolute banger! Location: The bar itself is tucked away on a side street, if you've ever been to Long Beach you know how parking goes. For those unfamiliar, you'll be able to find a spot near, just drive up or around the block. There are plenty of walkable restaurants, and such in the area it's a well placed gem. Customer service: The staff here is excellent. Once you're invited in, and take your cozy seat (this place is very small...adds to the charm) you can sit, and realx for a second before being approached. When you are seemingly ready, your menus will be presented with all the options for the day. I really appreciate the tailored service, it's not a robotic welcome greeting, and a rush of usual menu items. This is different. Food/drinks: Like I mentioned before, you're not getting the same ole thing like every other bar. The drink menu evolves over time. I've seen different items on a bi-monthly basis. Not everything changes, and it shouldn't. There are some staples I couldn't imagine going away. The Astro Boy for example, is such an incredibly crafted drink. It's sweet, but the citrus is prevalent. It's got a great froth texture to the drink itself, topped off with a lil Astro boy so you don't forget what you're sipping on. From a "non-vodka" drinker, this is magic. The food does not lag behind. I had a perfectly medium seared beef tapas. Later I tried the wasabi fries, loved the fries...still don't like wasabi. But I was trying something new. Overall the food was excellent, it came out fresh and well flavored. Tokyo Noir has never let me down, and I recommend anyone interested in traditional Japanese crafted drinks, and general vibes to check this place out. Pro tip: Reservation! Get one. The venue is pretty small, which adds to the allure. Just play it safe, and make a reservation.

    Elena C.

    Tokyo Noir has great craft cocktails, great service, and great vibes. Unexpected find in the LBC - a Japanese speakeasy with inventive cocktails featuring ice flown in from Japan. My favorite is the kakigori, which is like a delicious and refreshing shaved ice dessert. Another favorite of mine is Astroboy - a must try in my opinion. It's a nice spot for a date or night out, and I find it on my rotation of bars to take my friends to when they visit!

    Nathan P.

    I can't believe I haven't written a review for Tokyo Noir yet. Although it's long overdue, it's definitely a spot I would recommend for those looking for well crafted tasty cocktails. The bar team behind this spot is cranking out some amazing drinks. I'd definitely recommend making a reservation ahead on OpenTable as the space is small and it can get busy. Parking here can be tough as there's no dedicated lot and Long Beach parking in this area sucks. Tokyo Noir is hidden in the alleyway behind El Barrio Cantina. They have a small food menu but make sure to come earlier if you want to eat as they close their kitchen earlier relative to their closing time. As for the drinks, they're all fun and unique. There's something for everyone and I love they're bringing a bit of Japanese bar culture to California. You can watch them chip away at ice bricks to make spheres of ice for their old fashioned. They also have a Japanese kakigori machine to make shaved ice for a cocktail. It's definitely a spot I'd recommend for cocktail lovers!

    Gina H.

    Had to go back and check out their new menu all their drinks were so delicious once again. I loved Yari Mango!'

    Edward N.

    Came here the other night for some drinks and ended up staying for dinner. At first I wanted to go else where for food but glad I gave the food here a chance. We ordered a couple of drinks I ordered the Mezcal High all and my partner ordered the Kaiju. I enjoyed my drink very smooth and refreshing my partner wasn't feeling her drink. It wasn't bad just not what she was expecting. When it came to food we put in an order for 2 orders of the sticky rice, a dragon roll and spicy tuna roll. Service was smooth and attentive which makes sense since it's a small intimate place. Ambience was cool decore was very simple but nice with the theme. Would we come back here... Absolutely it's close by, drinks are good and food is great. Makes it a winning combination.

    Mark F.

    Hands down my favorite bar in Long Beach. The creativity in the drinks and the precisness that you would need to make these flavor profiles work is something else. If you're open minded about your drinks and appreciate good craftsmanship when it comes to mixology, this is your spot. So as most people now know, you book online 2 weeks out. Compared to when it first opened, it's much easier to find reservations so we were finally able to check it out without staying up past midnight to book it. If you uber there, you get dropped off in front of a Mexican restaurant and you go down this alley along the side. You go up to the door and press the "on" button to the right and you get brought in, speakeasy style. The spot is dark, elegant and simple. Maybe 8-10 spots along the L-shaped bar and maybe 4 separate tables. Not a great place for a big group, maybe 4 people max. The menu will blow you away. The flavor profiles and ingredients they use defy logic. Sea urchin foam? Soba broth? A shaved ice drink? It's wild but it all works. I started with the soba drink. It had shaved daikon on top which is a bitter vegetable root commonly eaten with soba. It was like drinking soba broth and it was pretty good. I switched to somethibg sweeter with the castella banana drink (sorry don't remember the name) which was delicious. Not too sweet and the flavors were well balanced. I finished with the ichiro old fashioned. A strong drink but an excellent old fashioned that had some interesting flavors. We also got food - the bao buns, corn dogs, salmon roll, and the wagyu roll which was our favorite. Slightly spicy, excellent flavors. Loved it. The only bummer is they limit your time to 90 minutes. I get why but it would be nice if you could enjoy your drinks and hang longer. But otherwise, great service, even better drinks. Definitely amazing.

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    Coolest Party spot in the LBC, Epic Japanese drinking spot with the freshest fish ive tasted. Those handrolls just melt in your mouth

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    Cocktails, food and service were excellent! I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a speakeasy vibe.

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    Ask the Community - Tokyo Noir

    Do they allow walk-ins or Reservations only?

    Reservations only but if for whatever reason there's a no show you can possibly get in. The only way to do so is knock on the door and ask them if there's any spots that opened up.

    Do you accept Apple Pay?

    Yes

    Do they serve non alcohol cocktails?

    They can make any cocktails virgin!

    Is there parking?

    We walked but it looked like there was only street parking.

    Are babies allowed?

    This is a Speakeasy. 21+

    Is there a phone number for this business?

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    The Exhibition Room

    The Exhibition Room

    4.1
    (493 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$$

    The atmosphere is what you are here for and the service and atmosphere was great! We were able to…read moregrab a drink outside at the tiki pop up first and it was altogether just a fun night! Everyone was friendly and cocktails had booze More

    False Advertising and Total Failure of a "Speakeasy"…read more This place should not call itself a speakeasy. According to their website, they are strict about dress code, reservations, and no large parties. None of that was enforced. People arrived wearing sports clothes, tennis shoes, and flip-flops, and a group of more than 10 people was allowed in. That group was loud, drunk, and screaming, completely destroying any speakeasy ambiance. We had a reservation booked one week in advance for 2 tables of six, yet by 8:30 pm, we were told no food was available, despite the bar being almost empty. The water was already on the table when we arrived and tasted strongly of chlorine, with no ice. The waitress was clearly new, untrained, and unprepared. She did not know the menu, didn't know how to take an order properly, and provided no guidance whatsoever. There was one bartender Ricardo, who took over an hour to prepare cocktails and showed no sense of urgency or care. The dramatic cocktail descriptions sounded impressive, but the drinks did not match the descriptions at all. Because of the delays, we were never even able to properly toast or celebrate our friend. The charcuterie board took forever and arrived with an absurd amount of cheese and only six pieces of bread. To make things worse, part of the food we ordered never arrived at all. The live jazz band advertised and promised never showed up. When asked, the staff responded with: "I don't know, they were supposed to be here. I don't have their phone number." That level of disorganization is unacceptable. At the end of the night, we were shocked to receive a check close to $600 for two tables, despite each person only having one cocktail and shared food. The bartender, Ricardo, approached us and said: "Well, sorry, we really tried tonight! It wasn't the best, but we tried." Honestly, that comment made the experience even more frustrating. I can't imagine how bad it would have been if they hadn't "tried."That statement perfectly summarizes the problem -- trying is not enough when everything fails. I would not recommend this place for a speakeasy experience. This is not a speakeasy. It's a poorly run bar hiding behind a concept it does not deliver. Do not recommend.

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    Fried zucchini + yucca chicharones
    Fried zucchini + yucca chicharones
    Smoke and fire!
    Smoke and fire!
    The Exhibition Room

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    Baby Gee

    Baby Gee

    4.5
    (188 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    This has become my home bar. It's a great spot for locals to hang and make friends, but also I've…read moremet lots of people who drove from LA to have a Long Beach day, which is fun. Definitely worth it! The vibes are unmatched. It's a unique blend of "top notch cocktail crafting" and "beer and a hot pretzel after work." You can dress up, you can dress down, it's very 'just be yourself' which I love. I've literally had caviar AND hot dogs there in the same night at an event. They know how to blend high/low. Incredible knowledge and ingredients but not snooty patootie. Super inclusive and fun, with cool popups and events happening all the time. It's a full bar so you can get any cocktail you would normally order if you're keeping it simple, or beer, wine, boilermakers, etc. There's a span of offerings and price points, so something for everyone. (Also really good N/A cocktails!) The menu is super inventive and creative! And the cocktail menu changes out every so often so there are new things to try. This area is vintage vibes and Baby Gee speaks it fluently. Really cool decor, curated by the owners who design everything from the playlist to the cocktails to the invention of never-before-seen flavors and shapes of jello shots. Try the Baby Gee appletini while you're there. Mezcal, tequila, sake appletini you ask?? Yes. Trust. And get a hot dog. Do it.

    I really wanted to love this place. The vibe was fantastic...great music, a stylish ambiance, and…read morean impressive selection of specialty craft cocktails. It's clear the owners put a lot of thought and creativity into making their cocktails the centerpiece of the experience. That said, the execution didn't live up to the concept. The menu appears to rotate regularly, and while the drinks were certainly unique, most of the cocktails we tried were hit or miss. At roughly $22 per drink, I expected more balance and refinement. One cocktail started with flavors reminiscent of an Old Fashioned, but after the initial sip, the combination of bitters and fruit syrups created an unpleasant cough syrup like finish. We tried a mocktail as well, and it was mostly ice and soda water, with what seemed like a collection of syrups doing most of the heavy lifting. The drinks were creative, but many of the flavor profiles felt disjointed rather than intentional. The biggest issue, however, was the bar service and sanitation practices. I watched a bartender place a cucumber garnish into a glass using his bare hands, touching the entire garnish in the process. He then continued to take credit cards, cash, and other items before stuffing ice into additional drinks with his bare hands. Whether or not this technically violates health code standards, it certainly wasn't appetizing to watch and left a poor impression. Parking is another challenge. There is no dedicated parking, and unless you get lucky, expect to park several blocks away and walk. Overall, the atmosphere is a lot of fun and the cocktail menu is ambitious, but the drinks didn't justify the price point, and the sanitation concerns were hard to overlook. I wouldn't rush back, especially given the cost and parking difficulties.

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    Pretzel with mustard and pickled veggies
    Pretzel with mustard and pickled veggies
    Current cocktail menu (as of April 2026; it changes completely every few months)
    Current cocktail menu (as of April 2026; it changes completely every few months)
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    BO-beau kitchen + roof tap

    BO-beau kitchen + roof tap

    4.3
    (3.4k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$

    Easily obsessed with this place now. We've only gone once, but we love it…read more We were heading back to LA from doing something in Long Beach, and wanted to stop and have a drink somewhere quick. This place popped up, and it was happy hour. So we thought why not. We got lucky and found parking close (rare for that street). And walked over and immediately loved the vibe. We walked in and were greeted immediately, and then brought upstairs. The decor on the way up was awesome. The old school nature, with paintings and abstract vintage pieces.. love. It felt like we were in an old industrial building. We were surprised that it was pretty empty when we got up there. We sat at the bar, and love the decor upstairs too. There's a view of the street from up there as well that's beautiful. The bartender greeted us fairly quickly, and we each ordered a speciality cocktail on their happy hour. Both were delicious. I will say that the prices are a bit steep for me. Very glad we came during the happy hour. But really want to return to try the food and more drinks. Maybe on a special date night out!

    5 for the service alone. I hadn't been in a while and didn't realize the rooftop was no longer…read moreopen and communal seating and I had planned to have 8 people in my party AND it was the night of the Snoop concert so needless to say- almost everything was reserved. One of the women (I missed her name but I believe her birthday is today) working there helped me find seating for my party. She was gracious enough even with there being little to no wiggle room- so shout out to her. Our servers were great, appetizers came out hot and delicious. I think we ordered 4 rounds of Brussels sprouts Drinks were tasty- highly recommend the espresso martini with a side of vanilla ice cream. Overall had a great time and appreciate the customer service!

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    BO-beau kitchen + roof tap
    BO-beau kitchen + roof tap
    Crispy calamari

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    Secret Island

    Secret Island

    3.9
    (243 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    We recently visited Secret Island Tiki which has been on our list for a while. It is located on the…read morecorner of Broadway and Pine under Shannon's. We parked in the multi-story parking garage behind Hamburger Mary's. Secret Island is a little over a block away. You can make reservations on OpenTable. It has a bit of a speakeasy entrance, as it is not plainly marked. Look for the staircase going down with greenery around it and the Secret Island sign downstairs. Go right at the bottom of the stairs and there is a little walkway where you see a very cool tiki display. It you stay there long enough, the lights will flash and you will hear thunder. Walk a little further and go through the door to enter. I was blown away by the atmosphere and build. Kudos to Bamboo Ben! It is dimly lit with a ton of cave wall, bamboo, thatch, netting, tiki lights, floats, skulls, tikis, and other décor. The bar is loaded with bottles and looks great with dark blue and green backlighting. The bar top is wood with deep cutouts that are filled with clear epoxy. The booths in the main dining area are little tiki huts and even have clouds overhead. There was great tiki music playing the whole time. A few times an hour a thunderstorm hits. The lights dim, lightning flashes with thunder sound effects, and red lights illuminate cracks in the floor that looks like lava veins. There is also a photo-op "Pele's Throne" which is a big lava rock surrounded chair. We sat at the bar and had the coconut shrimp appetizer ($12). The shrimp were breaded and cooked well, and had a coconut sprinkle on top. The spicy dipping sauce complemented the shrimp well. I started out with the Drunken Monkey (Makers Mark 46, Jamaican rum, banana liqueur, cinnamon, allspice, Angostura bitters, normally $19, $17 during happy hour). It was somewhat bourbon forward with a little funk from the Jamaican rum. I definitely got the cinnamon notes with a little banana and allspice in the background. She started out with the El Capitan Hook (Del Maguey mezcal, pineapple, banana liqueur, Luxardo cherry liqueur, lime, $17, $15 during happy hour). This was smoke forward with light pineapple and banana flavor. I had the Hula burger ($18) which was very good with a lot of different flavors from the various toppings. It came with a decent amount of fries, and was a filling plate. She had the pineapple bowl fried rice and added with BBQ pork ($17 + $5 for pork add-on). It is served in half of a scooped out pineapple and had a good amount of rice with pork and green onions on top. It had a good mix of teriyaki sauce on the rice and BBQ sauce on the pork. Next, I had the Rum Runner (coconut and blended dark rums, banana liqueur, raspberry, grenadine, pineapple, orange, lime, $18, $15 during happy hour). It was very pineapple and coconut forward which overpowered all of the other ingredients. She also had the Let That ManGo (white rhum agricole, coconut, mango, lemon, $18, $16 during happy hour). The primary flavors here were mango with some grassiness from the agricole. We were here from about 6pm to 8pm on a Wednesday night and it was pretty dead with only a few other people in the place the whole time. They do have a stage in the back with live music acts, so it is probably busier when there is entertainment and on weekends. Our first bartender was Alex who was nice but we barely talked with him. Manager Pedro took over the bartender duties later on and we had a great time chatting with him. Service was great from both of them. The drinks are a few dollars above average, but if you come during happy hour, the drinks are several dollars off. Happy hour is currently all day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, and Thursday through Saturday from 5pm to 8pm. The food was good, the drinks were ok to good, and the atmosphere was great. Normally, this would probably be a one and done, but I really liked the build and would like to come back when it is busier, maybe on a weekend.

    Today me and a girlfriend had a Tuesday night out. We hoped to watch love island @ another tiki bar…read moreon Anaheim but tickets were sold out. In my opinion the pike is really dying out, while this is a specialty bar / tiki bar it was sooo empty. The inside is lovely upon entering and could be a very fun birthday experience or bar experience. The bartender her tonight was not kind at all. My girlfriend and I came in excited, however we were not greeted. Honestly, at first we asked if it was open (looked really dead inside.. like really really empty). He had a snarky comment and we had to stop and glance at each other. The look of "do we leave?". We sat at the bar top, he tossed over some menus, took our order and was really not happiest. It ruined our mood, and our intention was to stay and enjoy a drink or some food. However the atmosphere wasn't welcoming, almost uncomfortable. We only stayed for one drink, and they're all $20 each. Trying to cocktails was nice. I definitely recommend heading to the other tiki bar in Long Beach - better crowd - better service - welcoming. I won't be back nor bringing a friend here unfortunately.

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    Hi-top tables by the bar
    Hi-top tables by the bar
    Tiki Bar in Long Beach
    Tiki Bar in Long Beach
    Main dining room

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    Main dining room
    The Blind Donkey

    The Blind Donkey

    4.1
    (624 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Firstly, I enjoy how the entry is very speakeasy vibes; where you try to find it and you start to…read morefeel unsure if this is the entry nicely done. The ambiance of the wooden tables and the total feel was cozy and welcoming. Once seated at the bar, we were greeted immediately by a very awesome Mixologist/Bartender! Amazing banter A+++++ Service The drinks : My Whiskey Sour was delicious, it had the perfect balance of sweet to sour notes. We also had the old fashion yes. May I have another, soo good. And, this place has a couple games to play and on some nights entertainment, which is pretty cool but on this night I only partake playing some pool. Overall, the drinks were crafted wonderfully, and I would recommend this lovely joint!

    THE BLIND DONKEY IS NOT SAFE FOR TRANS PEOPLE…read more Last night (6/28) between 10-11pm, my trans boyfriend was followed into the men's bathroom by a security guard who started aggressively yelling at them for using the "wrong" bathroom. The security guard asked extremely inappropriate questions like "aren't you a lady?" and "what bathroom do you usually use?". Anytime my boyfriend responded, he yelled more and threatened to kick him out. This was a deeply upsetting situation. We were there for a friend's birthday and we left immediately after the incident. We definitely will NOT be returning to the Blind Donkey. We also suggest our queer and trans friends and community avoid this place too! The Blind Donkey needs to do better with educating and welcoming people of all genders. For good karaoke in a queer & trans friendly place, we recommend Silver Fox!

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    Old Fashion
    Old Fashion
    Entrance
    Entrance
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    Old fashioned
    The Bamboo Club

    The Bamboo Club

    4.1
    (828 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Such a vibe! You walk into a tiki wonderland. My staples are the Mai Tai's and Mochiko Chicken…read moreBowl, and the Mac. The chicken is perfectly crispy and the sauce compliments it so well. Service is efficient and they deliver tasty meals. Mai Tai Mondays and Lunch specials Fridays are such a steal!

    I came here on a busy Saturday night and regret not making reservations ahead of time! Thankfully…read morethere were two spots left at the end of the bar. I was greeted by the friendly hosts when I arrived who were super accommodating. I really loved the vibe and ambiance of the place and immediately felt transported to Polynesia. There was a live performance just ending and while it was a bit noisy, it still felt lively and intimate. I had the bartender start me off with a daiquiri and then I shared the Chief Lapu Lapu Bowl. This was such an experience of watching it being touched and then an explosion of cinnamon occurring! It was very delicious and refreshing with unique and fruity flavors. Apparently the bowl is worth a lot because they take your ID and give it back once you return the bowl in one piece! I would definitely return here especially since there were some enticing food items I would love to have tried! Parking was also super easy in the neighborhood area or their free lot, if it's not full!

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    Outdoor patio
    Outdoor patio
    Eggs Benedict with spam and macaroni salad
    Eggs Benedict with spam and macaroni salad
    Table and decor in the front dining area

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    Table and decor in the front dining area
    The Carvery

    The Carvery

    4.2
    (350 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    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!

    My first time here was for a meet and greet in September 2025. The food, service and ambiance were…read morevery 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.

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