Bite Into Long Beach: New Restaurants to Add to Your List
The greater Long Beach area has a food scene that is constantly evolving, with exciting new restaurants, local pop-ups, and fresh concepts opening across the city. From neighborhood favorites expanding to trendy new dining spots and food truck updates, Here are 21 new restaurants to add to your list of places to try
Vizzi
2650 E Broadway Long Beach, CA 90803
Vizzi is a 100% plant-forward, alcohol-free social sanctuary in the heart of Long Beach on East Broadway. We serve chef-crafted, high-vibration vegan comfort food—including our signature burgers, burritos, tacos, and Lanka Loaded Fries—made with our proprietary Temple Protein and house-blended Mercy Seasoning. Guided by the principle of Ahimsa and a commitment to accessibility, our menu is intentionally priced to make clean, conscious eating an everyday habit.
Panama International Restaurant
211 Pine Ave Long Beach, CA 90802
Panama International Restaurant (formerly Caribbean Soul Kitchen LA), brings the flavors of Panama and the Caribbean to Downtown Long Beach with dishes like oxtail, red snapper, ceviche, and patacones. As the first Panamanian restaurant on the West Coast, the restaurant offers a vibrant dining experience rooted in culture, hospitality, and bold island-inspired flavors.
Solera
210 Main St Seal Beach, CA 90740
Solera: Kitchen + Wine Bar brings serious cooking to the heart of Seal Beach. Executive Chef Michael Droma leads a focused, intentional menu built around bold flavors and carefully sourced ingredients — paired with a wine list curated to match. This isn't a place you stumble into — it's a place you plan around.
Andrade’s by the Bay
76-1/2 62nd Pl, Long Beach, CA 90803
Nestled on the Long Beach Peninsula, Andrade’s Cafe By The Bay is a family-owned hidden gem serving authentic Mexican breakfast, brunch, and café favorites in a relaxed bayside setting. Known for its warm hospitality, fresh coffee, and comforting dishes like pozole and birria ramen, the cafe has quickly become a local favorite for beachgoers, cyclists, and neighborhood regulars alike.
Maru Korean BBQ
2748 Sepulveda Blvd Torrance, CA 90505
If you're craving an authentic KBBQ experience, Maru Korean BBQ is a new destination worth exploring. Featuring premium meats grilled tableside, fresh banchan (side dishes), and a menu filled with comforting favorites like galbi, bibimbap, stews, and seafood pancakes, Maru offers something for every palate. Great for friends and family.
Teriyaki On Fire
1111 W Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 17 Harbor City, CA 90710
If you're looking for fresh, flavorful comfort food, Teriyaki on Fire is a local favorite worth visiting. Known for its signature, homemade teriyaki sauce, the restaurant serves grilled chicken, beef, and burgers on freshly baked homemade buns. Every meal is prepared with quality ingredients and cooked to order, delivering bold flavor in every bite.
Bacari
5620 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803
Bacari is bringing its signature Mediterranean-inspired small plates and warm, neighborhood-style dining experience to Long Beach. Already beloved across LA with multiple established locations, Bacari is known for its shareable dishes, curated wine list, and inviting atmosphere. Think fresh new destination for relaxed yet elevated dining, right in the heart of the city’s growing food scene.
Bixby Provisions
4262 Atlantic Ave Long Beach, CA 90807
Bixby Provisions is your family-friendly neighborhood tavern—a place to eat, drink, and gather in our welcoming restaurant, bar area or out on our covered patio. Enjoy craft beers, creative cocktails, and great food, featuring everything from shareable plates, tacos, and fresh salads to golden fish & chips, classic steak frites, and delicious desserts.
South of Nicks
5354 E. 2nd St. Long Beach, CA 90803
South of Nicks, which currently has two locations in Laguna Beach and San Clemente, will open their doors to Long Beach on June 29. The space will open for lunch and dinner. And with it, South of Nick’s turns Belmont Shore into Long Beach’s haven for elevated Mexican cuisine, with the stellar Viaje and Hollywood-birthed Zarape toward its west.
Daily Drops
3527 Artesia Blvd Torrance, CA 90504
Daily Drops Burmese Cuisine brings the flavors of Yangon, Myanmar to Torrance. We specialize in comforting soups, flavorful curries, noodle dishes, vibrant salads (Atoke). We proudly served halal. Our food is made with care and traditional recipes. Whether you are trying Burmese food for the first time or looking something unique, we offer simple, fresh and delicious dishes made from the heart.
Zarape
4702 E 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803
Zarape Cocina & Cantina brings modern Mexican cuisine and handcrafted cocktails to Long Beach with a vibrant, elevated dining experience. Known for its stylish atmosphere and flavorful dishes ranging from street tacos to seafood specialties, the restaurant blends traditional Mexican flavors with a contemporary coastal California twist.
Pastaphony
210 E. 3rd St. Long Beach, CA 90802
(Coming Soon) Popular Orange County pasta spot Pastaphony is expanding to Downtown Long Beach with its signature build-your-own pasta dishes. It’s modern Italian comfort food with a fast casual concept. Taking over the former Michael’s/Ubuntu, it now fills the entirety of the Promenade between Broadway and 3rd Street.
Dirty Birds
200 Pine Ave Long Beach, CA 90802
(Coming Soon) San Diego favorite Dirty Birds is bringing its high-energy sports bar atmosphere and famous chicken wings to DTLB with a new location on Pine Ave. Known for their award-winning chicken wings, with 40 flavors to choose from, burgers, tacos, craft beer selection, and game-day vibe, the popular restaurant chain has built a loyal following, and now expanding into Long Beach’s growing dining scene.
Champagnes Kitchen
200 Main St Huntington Beach, CA 92648
New to Huntington Beach, Champagnes is a family-owned neighborhood restaurant serving Orange County for nearly 40 years. Whether you're here for our morning baked goods breakfast burritos, deli sandwiches, hand-tossed pizzas, or comfort-driven entrées, you’ll taste the difference in every bite. At Champagnes, our kitchen is a reflection of our values: consistency, hospitality, and the pride of doing things the right way.
Brodard
6480 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. #100 Long Beach, CA 90803
(Coming Soon) Brodard will be opening a location in Long Beach at the 2nd & PCH retail complex in the former Tocaya space. The famed Vietnamese restaurant is based out of Fountain Valley and has been named one of the best restaurants in the state—making it a welcomed addition to the city’s lacking Vietnamese food scene. “As of right now, we don’t have a specific date as to when Brodard Long Beach is opening,” said Roberto Lemus, a representative with 2nd & PCH. “But it is coming sometime in 2026.”
Sauler’s Cajun Nation
2201 E Willow St Ste B Signal Hill, CA 90755
Seafood lovers have a new spot to check out in Long Beach! Sauler's Cajun Nation recently opened its first brick-and-mortar location after building a loyal following through pop-up events. The menu features fresh, made-to-order Cajun seafood boils with favorites like snow crab, shrimp, crawfish, mussels, lobster, sausage, corn, potatoes, and the restaurant's signature house-made sauce. Whether you're dining in or taking it to go, Sauler's Cajun Nation is a flavorful new addition to Long Beach's dining scene that's worth a visit.
Coast Pizza
16395 Beach Blvd Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Pizza lovers have a new must-try destination in Huntington Beach. Coast Pizza specializes in handcrafted, artisan-style pizzas made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and creative flavor combinations. From classic cheese and pepperoni to specialty pies featuring burrata, Calabrian chiles, fennel sausage, and roasted garlic, the menu offers something for every pizza fan.
Sunrise Shack
4501 E Carson St Ste 113 Long Beach, CA 90808
Originally founded on Oahu’s North Shore, The Sunrise Shack has officially brought its bright Hawaiian energy and wellness-focused menu to Long Beach with its first California location. Known for its smoothie bowls, bullet coffee, superfood drinks, and laid-back surf vibe, the popular café has built a strong following across Hawaii before expanding to the LBC food scene.
Burd Chicken Rice
4501 E Carson St Ste 113 Long Beach, CA 90808
Burd Chicken Rice, launched by Cambodia-born entrepreneur and former realtor team Dee Meas and Channy Chor in West Covina, is officially opening its first Long Beach location. Known for its tender chicken, savory broths, and simple yet elevated menu, the restaurant has quickly become a standout addition to the city’s growing lineup of diverse dining spots.
Chicken and Witches
1930 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste A Lomita, CA 90717
Now open in Lomita — Chicken and Witches is your new go-to for bold, witch-themed hot chicken. From Nashville-style sliders to crispy tenders, wings, and loaded fries, everything is made fresh with our own house sauces. A magical twist on your favorite comfort food
The Melt
650 N Bellflower Blvd Long Beach, CA 90803
The Melt specializes in juicy Melt Burgers, crispy chicken sandwiches, gourmet grilled cheese, creamy mac & cheese, fresh salads, and hand-spun milkshakes. The menu focuses on high-quality ingredients and crave-worthy classics, making it a great choice for a quick lunch, casual dinner, or late-night bite.