Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Long Beach / Catalina

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Queensview Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (1696)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Queensview Steakhouse, located on the third floor of Parkers' Lighthouse, is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings from 5-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday evenings from 5-10 p.m.

The Queensview Steakhouse serves upscale Southern California cuisine and features Prime steaks, chops, lobster, and fresh grilled seafood.

Listen to the sounds of local jazz artists --nightly-- This venue offers a 360 degree view and is arguably one of the most romantic rooms in Southern California.

Top review

Angeles

Dined 6 days ago

Great food. Excellent service. Beautiful view!! Went for our anniversary and they surprised us with champagne and a card! ❤️

Tokyo Noir

4.8

4.8 (43)

$30 and under

Speakeasy

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Tucked behind El Barrio Cantina in Long Beach, Tokyo Noir is an intimate 25-seat speakeasy with a side-alley entrance and world-class cocktail program, co-concepted by restaurateur/founder Jesse Duron and acclaimed mixologist Kevin Lee. As the only certified Ice Master outside of Japan, Lee has created a cocktail menu at Tokyo Noir that will make it a destination for serious bar culture fans, who want to experience the art and craft of cocktailing. The beverages are complemented by a robust izakaya-style menu from Chef Ulises Alfaro-Piñeda, with craveable small plates that go beyond bar snack expectations. As a whole, this discreet speakeasy concept will surprise locals and impress the industry.

If you don't see reservations we are fully booked, we do take walk-ins if people no show. Best time to try is at 5pm or after 11pm.

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Lena

Dined 1 day ago

Right around the corner from our place. So cute and brought us back to Japan. Drinks were amazing and I loved the light bites they had.

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Experience

New Year's Eve Omakase

Trani's Dockside Station

4.8

4.8 (212)

$31 to $50

Seafood

San Pedro

About the restaurant

Trani’s Dockside, is a new waterside restaurant launched by one of the port town’s best known restaurant families. The restaurant was able to hold a soft grand opening on May 16, the 98th anniversary of the opening of the original Trani’s Majestic Cafe that opened in 1925 in downtown San Pedro.

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Geri

Dined 2 days ago

The food and staff were fabulous! Everything was cooked to perfection and the cocktails were delish!

LBCC Bistro

4.8

4.8 (39)

$30 and under

International

Lakewood / Bellflower

About the restaurant

The Bistro, run by students in Culinary Arts, offers food at a fine-dining standard and features a revolving prix fixe menu with a choice of appetizer or salad, entrée, and dessert for $20, tax included. Each week the Bistro focuses on cuisine from a different region, such as Asian, Mediterranean, Southern, Latin American or French cuisine. A vegetarian option is available.

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Barbara

Dined on Nov 20, 2024

As a LBCC alumni, we looked forward to this special opportunity to come back to the campus and eat at the LBCC Bistro. We had a wonderful gourmet food experience. The Latin themed 3 course lunch was delicious. We had the yam cakes appetizer, an outstanding entree of seared white fish in a delicious chimichurra sauce, and a unique sweet tamale dessert. The staff were professional and friendly. Our server, Frank, was polite, friendly and answered all our questions. Loved watching the chefs on the big screen in the room and behind the glass window. It was a terrific experience from start to finish and we look forward to another visit in the future!

Heritage

4.7

4.7 (742)

$50 and over

Californian

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Heritage is family owned and operated by Chef Philip Pretty and sister Lauren Pretty. Our lively indoor dining room was built in 1922 as a craftsman house. Walk inside to an open kitchen, request bar seating to watch us cook over a live fire Santa Maria grill. Located in the Rose Park neighborhood of Long Beach on the corner of 7th & Saint Louis Ave. Heritage Restaurant uses sustainable meat & seafood, and Farmer's Market produce. Growing our own produce at Heritage Farm right up the street. Certified blue, green, and maintain a zero-waste kitchen. One red and green star Michelin awarded. We serve a tasting menu only. We politely decline modifications. Please specify all dietary restrictions/allergies when booking your reservation. Our menu is seasonal, and subject to daily changes. We are reservation only, please call if you have any difficulty booking online. We look forward to hosting you!

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LauraVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Heritage is absolutely one of my favorite restaurants! I love how they play with flavors - they absolutely nail having dishes that are innovative and surprising without them tasting overly complicated or confusing. A lot of their produce is from their local farm and they are great at highlighting the natural flavors of the best seasonal produce and meats. This is what I think of when I think of California style fine dining. Great ambiance and impeccable service. I always leave with a smile on my face, can't wait for my next trip!

Olive and Rose

4.7

4.7 (48)

$50 and over

Bistro

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Founded by sibling duo Chef Philip Pretty and Lauren Pretty, Olive & Rose is a culinary destination born from their shared passion for exceptional food and genuine hospitality. We'v reimagined the dining experience as a neo-bistro, where classic French techniques with a twist meet vibrant flavors that are unmistakably Californian. Each dish tells a story of flavor, texture, and creativity—a reflection of Chef Philip Pretty’s entire culinary career.
From sourcing local, seasonal ingredients to minimizing food waste and reducing our environmental footprint, we’re proud to continue the sustainable dining legacy of our sister restaurant, Heritage, by incorporating green certified and green Michelin star practices into our operations.

Our dining area is a covered patio, please dress accordingly.

We are reservation only, please call if you have any difficulty booking online. We look forward to hosting you!

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GeorgeVIP

Dined 4 days ago

One of the best meals we have had this year! Food and service were both wonderful.

BO-beau kitchen + roof tap

4.6

4.6 (873)

$30 and under

French

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Downtown Long Beach, this casual eatery offers California-French comfort food and an urban-style "roof tap" beer garden.

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Maria Cecilia

Dined 2 days ago

It’s the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. Tonight we celebrated two wedding anniversaries and a birthday. The service was spectacular with Andrew and food was delicious.

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Popular dish

Steak Frites

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Long Beach

4.6

4.6 (832)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Long Beach serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So, whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested, and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

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LaRond

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

My experience was great and our Waitress was fantastic

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Experience

Holiday Lunch

Sky Room

4.6

4.6 (29)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Since 1938, Sky Room has set the standard for fine dining in Long Beach. Perched atop the iconic Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, this celebrated restaurant offers sweeping views from the harbor to Downtown Los Angeles. Led by Chef Maxwell Pfeiffer, whose culinary artistry blends innovation with timeless techniques, Sky Room showcases elegant cuisine crafted with precision and passion. Guests can savor signature dishes like California Wagyu Beef Wellington, Dry Aged Duck “A l’orange”, and Pommes “Sky Room” and paired with an extensive wine list and artfully crafted cocktails.

Special features include panoramic views and a setting steeped in history, just steps from Long Beach landmarks such as the Queen Mary and Shoreline Village.

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Kathryn

Dined 4 days ago

Three of us had the Hangar Steak. Tender and great flavor. One had the Cod and he loved it , Our waiter was the best. Great night. Started off at the 1st floor lounge before dinner and then a night cap on the rooftop afterwards.

Sunday Brunch at the Queen Mary

4.3

4.3 (331)

$50 and over

All you can eat/Buffet

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Wrapped in the elegant grandeur of the Grand Salon, the former first-class dining salon, and featuring live entertainment, the Queen Mary Royal Sunday Brunch exudes a refined and sophisticated charm, setting it apart from the ordinary. With champagne, live music, and a tantalizing signature menu sure to please even the most discerning palates, the Royal Sunday Brunch has become a Long Beach tradition that simply cannot be missed.

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yvette

Dined 7 days ago

This is our second time enjoying this brunch. The food is excellent, big variety of everything, Mexican, Italian, seafood, desserts, American. I wish they had a salad bar with more choices. The ambience was fantastic. Big part of it was the live band playing. Bossa Linda set the place on fire with their music. Service was excellent, we had Alejandra as our server and she was very attentive. Overall , great experience. Maybe they should have a dress code to make it more elegant. Some people were dressed very nicely with long dress and tights and others were in shorts and flip flops, not for the queen mary . Especially if you are paying $120 plus tip per person.

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Experience

Royal Christmas Brunch ft. The Jazz Baker Band

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