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
6 curated picks covering every occasion, cuisine, and budget — with real TikTok previews.
6 restaurantsLong Beach punches well above its reputation — a diverse, ambitious dining scene that competes with anywhere in LA, usually at better prices. The Bluff Park neighborhood and 4th Street in particular are worth making a trip for.
These 6 picks are pulled from Forks.LA's database of 230+ LA restaurants, selected for quality, consistency, and the kind of experience worth planning your night around. Top of the list: Heritage, La Parolaccia Osteria, HiroNori Craft Ramen.
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
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
Michelin-listed ramen in Long Beach — 20-hour tonkotsu broth and fresh-made noodles every morning
Must-try: Tonkotsu ramen with black garlic oil, Crispy chicken karaage, Spicy cold dipping noodles
📍 610 E Carson St, Long Beach, CA 90807
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
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
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
Heritage is consistently the top-rated restaurant in Long Beach — exceptional food, a memorable atmosphere, and the kind of place worth booking ahead for. Other standouts include La Parolaccia Osteria and HiroNori Craft Ramen.
The most talked-about restaurants in Long Beach right now are Heritage, La Parolaccia Osteria, HiroNori Craft Ramen. All three are booking out quickly — reservations are recommended for weekend visits.
La Parolaccia Osteria is one of the best value options in Long Beach — quality food without the special-occasion price tag. Several spots on this list are wallet-friendly without sacrificing on what's on the plate.
The top spots in Long Beach fill up fast, especially on weekends. Book Heritage and similar picks 3–7 days ahead on Resy or OpenTable. Several spots on this list are walk-in friendly on weeknights.