✦ Local Guide · Long Beach

🕯️ Date Night Restaurants in Long Beach

The best romantic and intimate spots perfect for a date in Long Beach — curated from over 200 LA restaurants.

5 picks

Long Beach has one of the most layered date-night dining scenes in Los Angeles — you can go Michelin-starred tasting menu or a candlelit 30-seat counter and never feel like you're settling. These 5 picks range from splurge-worthy special occasions to spots that make a Tuesday feel like an event. Every restaurant comes with a real TikTok review so you can check the vibe and the crowd before you book. Top of the list: Heritage, La Parolaccia Osteria, George's Greek Cafe.

Long Beach has a diverse, ambitious restaurant scene that competes with anywhere in LA — and usually at better prices.

Heritage

Modern American · Tasting Menu · Long Beach · $$$$

★★★★½ 4.8

Long Beach's only Michelin-starred restaurant, inside a 1922 Craftsman home

Must-try: Kanpachi Crudo, Diver Scallop, 32-Day Aged Rib Chop

📍 2032 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90804

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La Parolaccia Osteria

La Parolaccia Osteria

Italian · Roman · Long Beach · $$

★★★★½ 4.7

Roman trattoria vibes, killer carbonara, and a waitlist that proves it's worth it

Must-try: Carbonara, Totti (half pizza/half calzone), Cappellacci di Zucca

📍 2945 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803

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George's Greek Cafe

George's Greek Cafe

Greek · Mediterranean · Long Beach · $$

★★★★½ 4.6

Long Beach's beloved Greek institution — avgolemono, lamb chops, and spanakopita that have earned decades of devotion

Must-try: Avgolemono soup, Lamb chops, Spanakopita

📍 5316 E 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803

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Selva

Colombian · Latin American · Long Beach · $$

★★★★½ 4.6

Long Beach's Colombian kitchen in the Zaferia district — smoked pollo, arroz and frijoles, and the warmth of a great neighborhood find

Must-try: Smoked pollo with arroz and frijoles, Patacones, Colombian brunch plate (Sunday)

📍 4137 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90804

Full Details Reserve on Resy

Louisiana Charlies

Louisiana Charlies

Cajun · Creole · Seafood · Long Beach · $$

★★★★☆ 4.4

Long Beach's waterfront Cajun and Creole spot where gumbo nachos and live music define the Shoreline Village experience

Must-try: Gumbo nachos, Crawfish etouffée, Beignets

📍 429 Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best date night restaurant in Long Beach?

Heritage consistently tops the list — it combines exceptional food with an atmosphere that feels genuinely special without being stuffy. Book ahead; it fills up on weekends.

Are there romantic restaurants in Long Beach that aren't too expensive?

Yes — George's Greek Cafe is a great choice if you want a memorable meal without the fine-dining price tag. The food is excellent and the setting still feels like a proper night out.

Do I need a reservation for date night dining?

For most of these picks, yes — especially on Friday and Saturday. Book at least 3–5 days ahead on Resy or OpenTable. A few spots are walk-in friendly on weeknights.