5 Must-Try Restaurants in Long Beach, LA — Authentic & Delicious!

LA's coastline offers unique vibes at every turn—and each spot boasts amazing eats! 🌊 Here are 5 standout restaurants that are both flavorful and authentic: 🦞 Seafood Restaurants Liv’s Focuses on locally sourced, daily-caught seafood, much of it straight from fishermen. The seafood is firm, fresh, and naturally sweet—even the simplest prep tastes incredible! Roe Seafood Known for fresh fish and creative cocktails. Must-tries: Ceviche, clam chowder, pan-seared scallops. 🎷 Live jazz from 5–8 PM—perfect for a date night! ✨ Asian Cuisine 🇰🇷 Haewah Dal An upscale Korean spot blending traditional and modern Korean dishes. Recipes are family-passed and deeply authentic—well worth a visit! 🇻🇳 123 Pho A hidden gem serving classic and inventive pho, plus other Vietnamese staples. Bright, clean setting with appetizers, fresh rolls, stir-fries, plus tea, wine, and beer. ✨ Spanish & Latin American 🇪🇸 Cafe Sevilla One of Long Beach’s top Spanish restaurants! Must-order: authentic paella and sangria. Tapas are excellent, and the wine/beer/cocktail list is solid. The patio overlooks bustling Pine Ave—great for people-watching! 🇲🇽 El Barrio Cantina Creative cocktails and modern Mexican street food. Open for brunch Friday–Sunday (⚠️ closed for dinner on Mondays!). Try the empanadas, grilled octopus, crispy pork belly, and Mexican fried chicken. 🇵🇪 Aji Peruvian Cuisine ~$39 per person Peruvian cuisine might feel unfamiliar, but thanks to Asian influences, it often suits Chinese palates! Beyond unique Peruvian flavors, they offer 16 craft beers—ask your server for pairing suggestions. #LosAngeles #LAEats #LAExplorer #LALife #LongBeach #FoodieFinds #WeekendEats #ItalianInLA