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The 10 Best Restaurants in Long Beach (2026)
This list ranks Long Beach’s top restaurants using a data-first approach: we built a Bayesian-style score from current Google ratings and review counts, updated for 2026. The result favors places with both high averages and meaningful review volume, so tiny sample sizes don’t leap to the top. Long Beach’s dining scene is diverse — from waterfront spots to neighborhood mainstays — and this roundup aims to reflect that variety while highlighting consistently well-reviewed options across the city.
This ranking is computed from Google reviews (our method). Listings marked Partner are paid advertising spots: they sit alongside the ranking without changing its order.
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Chez Bacchus
Chez Bacchus ranks first largely because it combines the highest average Google rating (4.9) with a substantial number of reviews (260), which gives it strong weight in our Bayesian-style ranking. Listed under the American category and located at 743 E 4th St, its high score and solid review volume push it above other well-rated options in Long Beach.
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Bushfire Kitchen – Long Beach
With a 4.8 Google rating across 429 reviews and categorized as American at 4610 Pacific Coast Hwy, Bushfire Kitchen shows a strong combination of high marks and substantial feedback.
429 reviews
The MODERN Kitchen + Bar
The MODERN Kitchen + Bar carries a 4.8 rating from 80 reviews in the New American category; its address is 2801 E Spring St, reflecting a smaller but highly positive review sample.
80 reviews
Open Sesame Grill – Long Beach
Open Sesame Grill is listed as Mediterranean at 5215 2nd St and holds a 4.7 Google rating with 2,722 reviews, indicating widespread customer engagement alongside its high score.
2722 reviews
Nick’s on 2nd Long Beach
Nick’s on 2nd Long Beach appears as American at 4901 2nd St, earning a 4.7 rating from 2,339 reviews — a large review base paired with a strong average.
2339 reviews
555 East American Steakhouse
555 East American Steakhouse, categorized as Steak at 555 E Ocean Blvd, posts a 4.7 Google rating with 2,262 reviews, combining genre-specific positioning with substantial reviewer input.
2262 reviews
Boathouse on the Bay
Boathouse on the Bay is listed as American at 4100 Donald Douglas Dr and holds a 4.7 rating from 1,945 reviews, showing consistent high marks across many visitors.
1945 reviews
Saint & Second
Saint & Second shows a 4.6 Google rating from 2,812 reviews in the New American category and is located at 4828 2nd St, reflecting a large-review footprint alongside a strong average.
2812 reviews
The Auld Dubliner
The Auld Dubliner is categorized as an Irish pub at 71 S Pine Ave, with a 4.6 rating based on 1,825 Google reviews, combining pub-style identity and substantial reviewer volume.
1825 reviews
L’Opera Italian Restaurant
L’Opera Italian Restaurant, listed as Italian at 101 Pine Ave, carries a 4.6 Google rating from 1,262 reviews, pairing a well-regarded score with a sizable number of reviews.
1262 reviews
Frequently asked questions
How do you pick the best restaurants from Google reviews?
We use the average Google rating combined with review count to produce a weighted score so highly rated places with few reviews don’t outrank consistently reviewed favorites. This helps balance quality and reliability in the ranking.
What should I check before choosing a restaurant in Long Beach?
Look at recent reviews for current service and food quality, check hours and reservation policies, and confirm accessibility or parking. Photos and menu listings can also give a sense of portion sizes and offerings.
When is the best time to call a restaurant?
Call during off-peak hours, such as mid-afternoon on weekdays, to avoid busy lines and get quicker answers about availability, reservations, and special accommodations.
How much should I expect to spend at local sit-down restaurants?
Pricing varies by cuisine and neighborhood; casual spots tend to be less expensive than full-service or specialty restaurants. Check menus online or call to get a sense of typical entree prices before you go.