AMERICAN

ARCHIBALD’S CHAR-BROILER 4600 E. Second St. 434-0444
Fast, fresh, made-to-order breakfasts, burgers, sandwich combos, salads, dinner entrées and some Mexican dishes. Kids’ menu. Locally owned and operated. Open until midnight (1 a.m. Fri. and Sat.) $

ARNOLD’S 3925 Atlantic Ave. 424-8573
“A taste of home.” Fresh homemade entrées, salads and baked goods. Buffet. Prices range from $6.99 to $8.99 depending on choice of entrée and number of side dishes. Kids eat free Mondays. $

THE BAGELRY & BISTRO 5514 Britton Dr. 430-6924
New York-style bagels made fresh daily on the premises. Also serving hot and cold sandwiches, fresh salads, fruit smoothies and a wide selection of coffee and espresso drinks. Mon.-Fri., 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat.and Sun. 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. $

BEACHWOOD BBQ 131 1/2 Main St., Seal Beach 493-4500
Recently opened Beachwood BBQ offers slow-smoked ribs, chicken, brisket, homemade sausages and pulled pork. The menu also features fish, salads and sandwiches. Delivery and catering menus available. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $

BELMONT BREWING COMPANY 25 39th Place 433-3891
At Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, with heated patio dining, BBC features hand-crafted beers brewed on the premises. The menu features seafood, chicken and pasta dishes. Full bar. Open 11:30 a.m. to midnight, brunch on Saturday and Sunday. $$

BELMONT COFFEE & DELI 4032 East Broadway 434-3190
Offering fresh original salads, unique sandwiches, fresh baked croissants. Premium deli meats & cheeses, specialty foods and of course full menu of coffee drinks & smoothies. The menu rotates weekly so there is always something new to try. Open Tues. - Sun. Closed Monday. $

BLACKBOARD BISTRO 1198 P.C.H., Seal Beach 596-9556
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specialties include burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, shakes and pies made from scratch daily. Dine inside or on the patio. Beer and wine available. www.blackboardbistro.com $

BOSTON'S THE GOURMET PIZZA RESTAURANT AND SPORTS BAR 90 Aquarium Way, Seal Beach 596-9556
Boston's is a full service casual dining restaurant for all ages and group sizes. It has a wide-variety of pastas and entrees including baby back ribs, salads, sandwiches, gourmet pizza with their signature crust and sauces, and a kid's menu. Located next to the water with a great patio view of the harbor, and many HD plasma TVs throughout the sports bar for your viewing pleasure. $

THE BULL BAR 3316 E. Seventh St. 433-6282
The old BJ’s Bistro has been remodelled and turned into a casual neighborhood meeting place with great burgers, wings and selections of beer on tap. $

BUSTER’S BEACH HOUSE 168 Marina Dr. Alamitos Bay Landing 598-9431
This grill and longboard bar features specialities from the ocean and land cooked with an island flair and served in a dining room with panoramic views of Alamitos Bay and the marina. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Full bar and banquet facilities for special events available. $$

CAFE AMBROSIA 1923 E. Broadway 432-1098
An eclectic mix of Greek, American and vegtarian dishes. A lush patio setting and cozy dining room, both with fireplaces. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Beer and wine sold. $$

CHUCK’S COFFEE SHOP 4120 E. Ocean Blvd. 433-9317
Near Belmont Plaza Pool, Chuck’s has been a local favorite since 1964. Open for breakfast and lunch all week, Chuck offers many combination breakfasts for under $5. Lean burgers, salads and sandwiches complete the menu. $

CLAIRE’S AT THE MUSEUM Long Beach Museum of Art 2300 E. Ocean Blvd. 439-2119
Casual cafe dining with a fabulous view. Serving light breakfast on weekdays and an extended breakfast on weekends. Also fresh soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, desserts and pastry. Open Tues.-Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and Sunday. www.lbma.org/cafe.html $

COACH’S 1025 P.C.H., Seal Beach 431-5266
Hearty lunches and dinners are featured at Coach’s in the Seal Beach Shopping Center. There are three big-screens, 27 TVs and a satellite antenna for sports watchers. Open Tuesdays-Sundays at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. on Mondays. $

COFFEE CUP CAFE 3734 E. Fourth St. 433-3292
Healthy to hearty are your options at this Fourth Street eatery. Spice up breakfast with a chicken chile verde omelette or lunch on a fresh-roasted turkey sandwich, juicy burgers or large crispy salads. The friendliest place in town for breakfast and lunch seven days a week. $

DALE'S DINER 4339 E. Carson St. 425-7285
An original '50s diner complete with table-side jukeboxes and vintage auto seat booths. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For for the whole family. Don't miss the burgers and malts, old-fashioned oatmeal or chicken pot pie. Dalesdiner.com $

EGGS ETC. 550 Redondo Ave. 433-9588
Offering good old-fashioned country breakfasts and lunch. Daily specials. Patio dining. Open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. $

E.J. MALLOY’S 3411 E. Broadway, 433-3769; 4306 Atlantic Ave., 424-5000
E.J. Malloy’s is a pub with attributes of the original 1920s restaurant, along with a secluded patio surrounded by ivy-covered walls. Specialties include corn-fed beef, chicken and fish. Breakfast served Saturdays and Sundays. Open all week for lunch, dinner. Full bar at Atlantic location. www.ejmalloy.com $$

EL DORADO RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE 3014 Studebaker Rd. 421-2122
Steak, prime rib, seafood and pasta are among the specialties served at El Dorado (from 5 p.m. Tues.-Sun.) Piano bar, live music and dancing Wednesday-Saturday. Blues/jazz on Thursdays. Lounge opens at 2 p.m. daily; Mondays at 4 p.m.$$

FOUR OLIVES CAFE 4276 Atlantic Ave. 595-1131
A trendy Bixby Knolls restaurant touted by locals for its quality meals at reasonable prices. Lunch Tues-Fri from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. offers a selection of salads, pastas and sandwiches, as well as burgers. Dinner Tues-Sun features a menu of fresh fish and steak dishes, as well as salads and many weekly specials. Weekend brunch served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Mondays. www.fourolivescafe.com $-$$

GAME WORKS 10 Aquarium Way at The Pike at Rainbow Harbor
Eat, drink, party and play in a high-tech setting. A fan-tastic menu and casual decor, high energy bar with signature martinis, specialty cocktails and interactive games and attractions, including a bowling alley...State of the art fun. $$

THE GASLAMP 6251 E. PCH. 596-4718
Spend your evening sipping unique martinis, savoring imaginative entrées and enjoying the sounds of local musical guests.  Open 5:30pm.  Reservations, walk-ins welcome. Available for banquets and special events. $$ www.thegaslamprestaurant.com $$

HARBOR HOUSE CAFE 16341 P.C.H., Sunset Beach 592-5404
The biggest omelettes you’ve ever seen are at the Harbor House across P.C.H. from Peter’s Landing. They’ve got 29 different kinds of omelettes, in addition to great lunches and dinners. Open 24 hours a day. $

HOT SPOT CAFE 2708 E. Fourth St. 439-8822
The owners want to bring back the spirit of the Porch Cafe in its former location. Casual dining for breakfast and lunch. Omelets, sandwiches, salads. Patio dining. $

JAKE’S WING COMPANY 160 Bay St. Pike at Rainbow Harbor 590-5544
Jake’s has — you guessed it — wings. They come in mild, medium and hot and range the culinary spectrum, from traditional Buffalo style to beer battered, or try ones covered in crushed peanuts and served with jalapeno jelly dipping sauce. Salads, sandwiches and sides. Open late night on weekends. $

JOHNNY ROCKETS 245 Pine Ave. 983-1332
Johnny Rockets is your hometown hamburger and malt shop. Juicy hamburgers, classic sandwiches, piping hot fries, and hand-dipped shakes and malts served up the old-fashioned way. Snappy, happy service and nickel tunes included. Lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday. $

KABO CAFE 492-H Shoreline Village Dr in Shoreline Village 435-8835
A fusion of American and international cuisine. Casual atmosphere, patio dining. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beer and wine served. $

LASHER’S 3441 E. Broadway 433-0153
The winner of numerous awards, Lasher’s is in a restored California Bungalow. Dinner features home-style regional American cuisine, including grilled steaks, fresh fish and rack of lamb. Beer and wine and cocktails, patio dining available. Dinner, Tues-Sun. Sunday brunch is served 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $$-$$$

LBQ Bar-B-Q 1782 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 218-0040
Down-home barbecue beef and pork ribs, brisket, chicken and links, sandwiches. Lunch and dinner plates. Delivery available and catering. Limited seating. Mon.-Sat, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $

LIQUID LOUNGE 3522 Anaheim St. 494-7564
Now serving lunch Mon.- Sat. with Chef Matt Roland. Sonja's Kitchen Sun.-Thurs. quality & quantity at its best. Chicken Shack with Charlotte and Tony, Wed.- Sat. specializing in chicken, hot wings & burgers.$

LONE STAR STEAK HOUSE 6575 E. P.C.H. in the Marketplace 594-8999
A “nice thick slice of Texas” in Long Beach is at Lonestar. Mesquite-grilled steaks, seafood, burgers and chicken. Great salads, soups and chili. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Private room available for parties. $$

LUCILLE’S SMOKEHOUSE BAR•B•QUE 4828 E. Second St. 434-7427
A smokehouse featuring ribs, chicken smothered in barbeque sauce slowly smoked with hickory wood. Southern specialties include blackened catfish, shrimp and fried chicken. Lucille's $$

McKENNA’S ON THE BAY 190 Marina Dr. 342-9411
The legendary restaurant is back at Alamitos Bay Landing. Offering prime steaks, serious seafood, ever-changing fish selection cooked over wood broilers, ocean-fresh oysters from around the world shucked to order. Lunch and dinner served every day, Sunday brunch. Full bar. McKenna's $$

MAGNOLIA CAFE 632 Redondo Ave., 433-9241
This restaurant in the Albertsons center between Sixth and Seventh streets features a full menu for breakfast and lunch. Omelettes and country breakfasts are morning treats, with country dinners, steaks, pastas and sandwiches the rest of the day. $

MAHE 1400 P.C.H., Seal Beach 431-3022
Mahe offers seafood, steak, pasta and a sushi bar in an open and contemporary dining room. The cocktail lounge has entertainment on weekends. $$

MICK & MACK'S 740 E. Broadway 983-7001
In addition to the large selection of famous burgers, Choices offers soup, sandwiches and salads. Full bar. Champagne Sunday brunch and happy hour. $

MOSHER’S GOURMET 3599 Atlantic Ave., 290-8200; 4712 Seventh St., 439-9600, 2601 Clark Ave. 436-3111
Great deli sandwiches, bratwurst and chili dogs are among the fare in this casual eatery's three locations. Beer and wine offered at the Atlantic location. Business delivery available. $

MR. R'S GRILLE At the Airport Marriott 4700 Airport Plaza Dr. 425-5210
Certified Angus beef is the specialty at this restaurant in the Marriott Hotel. There also are chicken, seafood and vegetarian dishes. Open from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday. $$

MVP’S 3701 E. 4th St 439-0809
Your neighborhood spot for great sandwiches, burgers and salads named after sports figures. Open 10:30 a.m. $

NAPLES RIB COMPANY 5800 E. Second St., Naples 439-7427
Widely known for the best Baby Back ribs in all of Long Beach. Naples Rib Company is more than just great barbecue. Fresh swordfish, prime rib, choice steaks, tri-tip, sandwiches and innovation salads round out a menu that offers something for everyone. Family owned and operated for 20+ years. Take-out specials, banquet room for up to 60, full-service catering. www.Ribcompany.com. Open 4 p.m. daily. $$

NICO'S 5760 E. Second St., Naples 434-4479
Nico's offers contemporary American cuisine in Naples. A creative menu of steaks, seafood, lamb and veal paired with excellent presentation and friendly service is sure to please. Chef's specials daily. Serving dinner nightly. Full bar with Martini Bar and Wine bar featuring 300 bottles of wine, 55 by the glass, and gourmet appetizers. New tapas menu. Valet parking. $$-$$$

NUART CAFE 2741 E. Fourth St. 439-3089
Part coffeehouse, part café, part live music venue. NuArt serves up all your coffee or tea favorites (try their Green Tea Coolers), or if you’re hungry they have croissant, muffin, or one of the many choices of sandwiches or salads. Live music most weekends. Free Wi-fi with purchase. $

OLIVE’S GOURMET GROCER 3510 E Broadway (562)439-7758
This gourmet grocer offers fresh fine foods, sandwiches, salad bar, rotisserie chicken, freshly made soups, dips and desserts. Great gift selection, wine and beer. Daily dinner menu to go. Menu changes weekly. Catering available. Open 7 days.$

OMELETTE INN 108 W. Third St. 437-5625
Eleven omelettes or create your own with unlimited combinations. Fresh salads, sandwiches and juices featured. Omelette Inn offers healthy choices with veggie burgers and vegetable-based sausage and bacon. 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. all week. $

ORIGINAL PARK PANTRY 2104 E. Broadway (562)434-0451
Famous for good fresh home cooked meals in a casual and friendly atmosphere. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner daily. Don't miss their fresh baked breads, sweets,cookies & pies. Beer and wine served. $

PACIFIC COAST GRILL 6380 E. P.C.H. 430-0998
Elegant waterfront dining. Steaks, seafood and more. Catering available. Outdoor patio. Lounge and piano bar. Open Tues.-Fri. for lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; dinner Sun.-Thurs. 4:30-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 4:30-10:30 p.m. $$

PANORAMA GRILLE HOLIDAY INN 2640 Lakewood Blvd. 597-4401
Enjoy the spectacular view atop the Holiday Inn near Long Beach Airport. The view is matched only by the grille’s exceptional cuisine and appealing decor. Specialties include grilled meats, seafood, prime rib, pastas and pizza, plus nightly specials. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sunday champagne brunch 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. $$

PARKERS’ LIGHTHOUSE Shoreline Village 432-6500
This landmark restaurant is housed in a U.S. Coast Guard-sanctioned rooftop lighthouse. The spectacular views from every table are matched only by the mouth-watering cuisine. Parkers web site. $$

PETE’S AT THE BEACH 5755 E. PCH 494-7593
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wide selection of sandwiches, soup, salads, pizza, burgers steak, ribs and seafood in a casual beach-themed setting. Bar has state-of-the-art TVs, premium beers and appetizer menu. Nightly promotions and specials. www.petesatthebeach.com. $

POLLY'S BAKERY CAFE 3490 Atlantic Ave., 595-5651; 4707 Los Coyotes Diag., 597-6076
Good old-fashioned meals and outstanding pies and baked goods has made Polly's a mainstay since 1968. Polly's takes advantage of the fruits of the season to offer the freshest pies. $$

POTHOLDER CAFE 3700 E Broadway 433-9305
Known for its outstanding breakfast, the Potholder has been in business for more than 30 years. Open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily for breakfast and lunch and additionally on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. $

PROSPECTOR 2400 E. Seventh St. 438-3839
Since 1965 the Prospector has been serving mouth-watering USDA Prime steaks, lobster and fish. There are daily specials, a happy hour and entertainment in the lounge. Breakfast specials from $1.75. Don't miss the end-of-the-month specials. Open 11 a.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. weekends. $$

QUEEN MARY PLACES Aboard the Queen Mary 1126 Queens Highway
Sunday Champagne Brunch in the Grand Salon, the ship’s original First Class dining room, features more than 50 world-class entrees and live entertainment. Sundays only, with seating from 10 a.m. Reservations suggested. 499-1606. $$

Dinner at The Chelsea is served from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The restaurantfeatures seafood specialties. Jackets requested, reservations recommended. 435-3511, ext. 1569. $$-$$$

Sir Winston’s offers continental cuisine, outstanding service and a breathtaking view of Queensway Bay. Open all week, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Reservations recommended, jackets requested. 435-3511. $$$

RED EYE COFFEEHOUSE & CAFE 5203 E. P.C.H. 986-7520
Espresso drinks, coffee and smoothies are specialties at Red Eye. Also serving fresh pastries, and homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and more. Open 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. $

THE REEF 880 Harbor Scenic Dr. 435-8013
Steaks, seafood and pastas top the menu, and the view of the Long Beach skyline can’t be beat. Open for dinner and Sunday Champagne brunch. Large banquet facilities. $$

RILEY’S PUB & GRILL 4133 E. Anaheim St. 494-4300; 5331 E. Second St.
A comfortable gathering place for sports and good food. Traditional pub food of burgers, steaks, wings, fish and chips and sandwiches and salads have been designed by CIA graduate Ryan McIntyre. Open for lunch and dinner. Happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. $

RIVERS END 15 First St., Seal Beach 431-5558
A tropical beachfront cafe literally on the beach. Unique breakfast and lunch menu with daily specials. Fish tacos are a standout. Open daily, 7 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Dinner Wed.-Sun. until 8 p.m. $

ROCK BOTTOM BREWERY One Pine Ave. 308-2255
This popular chain brews their own beer on the premises. The menu features a wide selection of appetizers, burgers, chicken, salads, seafood, pizza and ribs. Full bar also available. Happy hour Monday through Friday. Rockbottom.com $$

ROSCOE’S HOUSE OF CHICKEN ‘N WAFFLES 730 E. Broadway 437-8355
The world famous Los Angeles restaurant has opened in Long Beach and is opening its arms to new “family members,” its name for customers. Roscoe’s pan fries its chicken, just like grandma used to do, serves fresh vegetables and pours a special blend of maple syrup on its waffles. Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays, 8 a.m. to midnight, Fridays and Saturdays. $$

62nd PLACE PENINSULA CAFE 76 1/2 62nd Place 433-6061
Breakfast served all day, as well as lunch and dinner quiet Peninsula location. Patio dining. Beer and wine. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. $

SCHOONER OR LATER 241 Marina Dr. in Alamitos Bay Landing 430-3495
The ultimate dockside dining experience for breakfast or lunch, with great patio dining. Great food, friendly staff and exceptional ambiance. $

SHENANDOAH AT THE ARBOR 10631 Los Alamitos Blvd, Los Alamitos, 431-1990
Shenandoah at the Arbor features regional Cajun and Southwestern cuisine. Lunch 11-3 Mon-Sat. Open for dinner nightly. Large, heated patio in a garden setting. $$-$$$

SHILLEHAGH 2742 E. Fourth St. 916-3288
Affordable neighborhood restaurant. Serving fresh soups and sauces, daily specials. Patio dining. Also serving full menu at O'Connell's Bar next door. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. $

SHORE HOUSE CAFE 5271 E. Second St. 433-2266
The home of outstanding pizza in Belmont Shore. Omelettes, sandwiches, burgers and salads in generous portions are featured. Open 24 hours a day. $

SMALL CAFE 5656 E. Second St., Naples 434-0226
Small Cafe is big on good home-style cooking, freshly baked pies and friendly service. Open for breakfast, lunch and early dinner. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. $

SMOOTH’S 144 Pine Ave. 437-7700
Pine Avenue restaurant pioneer John Morris has transformed his trendy Mum’s Restaurant into a state-of-the-art sports bar and grill. Sports fans can view their favorite event on 21 50”plasma TVs and six 8’ screens, while enjoying high quality steaks, seafood, burgers, wings, sandwiches and salads. Full bar and signature draft beers poured. www.smoothssportsgrille.com $$

STEAK-O-RAMA 5201 E. Second St. 987-3951
As its name implies, charbroiled steaks at great prices are the mainstay here, but chicken and seafood dishes also are a specialty. All dinners include salad, baked potato and grilled parmesan toast. Beer and wine served. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Steak-O-Rama $-$$

SWEET JILL’S 5224 E. Second St. 438-4945
Fresh, hot cinnamon rolls, muffins, breads, scones and crispies, all baked on-site daily, are featured. An espresso bar specializes in a wide selection of coffee drinks, including cappuccino, latte, cafe mocha and flavored coffees. $

THE SKY ROOM 40 S. Locust 983-2703
The Sky Room is one of Long Beach's most dramatic restaurant/bar settings. Designed to feel like a New York penthouse, The Sky Room is a modern-retro supper club with the elegance and excitement of Hollywood's Golden Age. Serving dinner nightly. Piano nightly, swing band on weekends. $$$

TIDES ON PINE Hyatt Regency Hotel 200 S. Pine Ave. 491-1234
This atrium-like restaurant with views of Rainbow Lagoon offers an imaginative menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Poolside dining is offered. Full bar. 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. $$

TWO UMBRELLAS CAFE 1538 E. Broadway (562) 495-2323
Great neighborhood café serving breakfast & lunch. Featuring Omelettes and egg dishes, salads, sandwiches and burgers. $

UNCLE MORTY’S 2030 E. Fourth St. 433-3679
Uncle Morty has tcreated a New York-style deli in Long Beach. Featured menu items include pastrami, potato pancakes, corned beef, blintzes, lox and chopped liver. Open for breakfast and lunch and until 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $

YARD HOUSE 401 Shoreline Dr. (Shoreline Village) 628-045
Offering the largest selection of draft beer in the world with 250 taps, The Yard House offers a fantastic menu ranging from steaks, seafood, pizza, salads and great appetizers. Open for lunch and dinner daily, with the full menu available until 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Open for lunch and dinner daily, with the full menu available until 1 a.m.. Fridays and Saturdays. Open for brunch on weekends. $$

BRAZILIAN

GREEN FIELD CHURRASCARIA 5305 E. Pacific Coast Highway 597-0906
Chrrasco means barbecue, and Green Field provides the tradition of the pampas in abundance. At least 18 meats are served direct off the skewer. Traditional Brazilian and European dishes, a salad bar and a full cocktail bar complete the experience. $$

CALIFORNIAN

BONO'S 4901 E. 2nd St. 434-9501
Christy Bono's new stylish eatery offers eclectic menu of international bistro fare. Serving lunch and dinner daily and Sunday brunch with a full bar and stunning fiber optic water wall. Patio dining. www.bonoslongbeach.com $$

CAFE LAFAYETTE 330-F Main St., Seal Beach 598-9566
Casual and elegant atmosphere and a fresh innovative menu make this a locals' favorite. Nice selection of fine wines. Breakfast and lunch 8 a.m. -2:30 p.m. daily, dinner from 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Reservations accepted anytime. $$

FORA 5730 E. Second St. 856-9494
It's plural for forum. Now that that's out of the way we can talk about the food, wine and service. "***" — O.C. Register. "...offers the diner an extraordinary experience." — Grunion Gazette. "...a major new culinary powerhouse." — Press-Telegram. And oh yes, now serving spirits. Dinner Nightly at 5, Dark Mondays $$-$$$

THE GRILL In the Long Beach Westin Hotel 333 E. Ocean Blvd.
The Grill at Shoreline Square offers both inside and outside dining in downtown Long Beach. California cuisine and a Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. $$

TANTALUM 6272 Pacific Coast Hwy. 431-1414
Located in Marina Pacifica, tantalum is upscale yet informal in style. It mixes Californian, Asian and French influences. The varied menu includes Kahlua pork, honey mustard marinated salmon, a rib-eye steak and burgers and a full bar. There are wide open views of Alamitos Bay and intimate enclosed patios. www.tantalumrestaurant.com $$$

UTOPIA 445 E. First St. 432-6888
Located in the East Village Arts District, this European-style cafe offers a variety of salads, pasta, seafood and chicken dishes creatively prepared and served in an intimate setting. Work of local artists displayed. Open noon to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Wine bar. Utopia $$

CARIBBEAN

CHA CHA'S 762 Pacific Ave., 495-4242
Featuring Caribbean fusion cuisine. Lively atmosphere, full bar and patio dining. 50 plasma screen TVs and state of the art sound system. Whole 2-lb lobster, fresh seafood and filet mignon. $$

YUCATAN GRILL 550 P.C.H. #111, Seal Beach 430-4422
Bright and colorful atmosphere. Offering a selection of Mexican and Caribbean cuisine for lunch and dinner. Serving beer, wine and cocktails. Happy hour daily.$

CHINESE

CHA FOR TEA 5720 E. Seventh St. 668-5100
Cha For Tea is a subsidiary of Ten Ren Tea Company, a premier supplier of hiqh quality green and black teas since 1953. The tea bar offers a wide variety of hot, iced and blended tea drinks, as well as healthy tea-flavored entrées and snacks. Open daily 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. $

NEW YORK CHINESE BUFFET 3240 E. P.C.H. 498-7199
Featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet. Offering more than 100 items of Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Specialties include barbecued spare ribs, salt and pepper crab, Sushi bar, bakery and dessert. Lunch buffet is $5.99. Dinner and Sunday buffet is $7.99. Open daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $

DRAGON HOUSE 101 Alamitos 437-3303
All you can eat buffet featuring over 168 items daily. Stuffed jumbo shrimp, sushi, fried scallops, spareribs, fried rice, lo mein, salad bar, fruit and dessert. Prices range from $6.39-$10.99. $-$$

PEKING WOK 6252 E. Pacific Coast Highway 498-8588
Famous Mandarian cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere. Lunch specials Sunday through Friday. Family-style dinner combinations from $9.95 per person. Open seven days. Beer and wine served. Banquet room available. Delivery available within a three-mile radius and with minimum purchase of $20 $

ROYAL BUFFET 530 E. 33rd St. 427-9977
A buffet fit for a king with more than 100 items served daily, including shrimp, chicken, fried dumplings, mei fun, lo mein, fruit and salads. Lunch is $6.99 and $4.99 for children. Dinner is $8.99 or $11.99 Fri-Sun., and $6.99 for children. A discount is offered to senior citizens. $-$$

CONTINENTAL

CASAVINO 51 S. Pine Ave 216-1590
"Where wine is art.” A contemporaray wine bar with an ecletic menu of tapas, sandwiches, pizza entrees and salads to match the wine selection. Open at 5 p.m. Happy hour Fridays. Music on weekends. Wine tasting events. CasaVino $$

DELIUS 3550 Long Beach Blvd. 426-0694
A prix fixe restaurant serving one seating Tuesday-Saturday evenings by reservation only. The menu changes weekly. Meal includes hors d’oeuvres, appetizer, freshly made soup, bread and vegetables, first course, main course and a dessert, which is kept secret until the end. Wine selection available to complement each course for an additional charge. New wine bar now open for appetizers, soups, salads and desserts. Delius $$-$$$

HOUSE OF MADAME JO JO 2941 Broadway 439-3672
Romantic and unique, this fine dining adventure serves dinner Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 p.m. Extensive menu includes rack of lamb, pastas, fresh fish and osso bucco. Surrounded by sensual artwork, you may find yourself wearing a feather boa before dessert in this elegant yet relaxed ambiance. Reservations recommended for weekends. www.houseofmadamejojo.com $$

KHOURY’S 110 Marina Dr. in Alamitos Bay Landing 598-6800
Owner Salim Khoury serves his healthy chicken dishes in spacious quarters on the banks of Alamitos Bay. There are banquet rooms and live entertainment nightly. Lunch and dinner Tues.-Sun. Seafood Grill now open for quick, casual patio dining. Champagne brunch Sundays. Happy hour Tues.-Friday. Food and drink specials change daily. Seafood buffet Fridays and Saturdays. $$

SHANGRILAH BISTRO & TEA GARDEN 335 Nieto Ave. 494-4668
A truly unique dining experience. Open for breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea, family style supper and fine dining dinners. Perfect for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and weddings. Open Tues.-Sun.. Call for specific hours or visit www.shangrilahbistro.com. $$

EUROPEAN

BIGGS 4722 E. Second St. 434-1313
Eclectic menu with European-style dining in a contemporary urban setting. Beer, wine and innovative cocktails. $$$

FRENCH

BABETTE'S FEAST 4621 E. Second St. 987-4536
Fine Pasteries, yes, and so much more. Five or more homemade soups served daily, sandwiches, crepes, omelettes, quiches and tortes. Other gourmet specials too. Eat in or carry out. Beer and wine served indoors. $

FRENCHY'S BISTRO 4137 E. Anaheim St. 494-8787
Frenchy's features the creations of famous chef/owner Andre Angles. The menu ranges from light Provencal cuisine to nightly prepared Grand Marnier and chocolate soufflés. Very reasonable wine list. Wine bar now open with special menu. Open for lunch Tuesday-Friday, dinner Tuesday-Sunday. $$-$$$

LA CREPERIE 5110 E. Second St. 434-8499
Crepes just like you would find in cafés and bistros on the streets of Paris. Enjoy made-to-order savory vegetable, meat and cheese crepes and delicious sweet crepes, including Nutella, banana, walnut and classic Madame Suzette. Dine inside, on the heated patio or order take out. Serving beer and wine. Live jazz on Friday and Saturday nights. www.webworksassociates.com/creperie $

PROVENCE BOULANGERIE 191 Park Ave. 930-0010
Visit this quaint, petite café for breakfast or lunch and enjoy delicious coffees, croissants, fresh-squeezed juices and scrumptious baquette sandwiches. $

GREEK

ATHENS WEST 303 Main Street, Seal Beach, 431-6500
Are you paying too much for Greek food? Then you haven't tried Athens West in Seal Beach where items are $10 or less. Offering Greek favorites like lamb chops, spanakopita & homemade avgolemono soup. Seafood kabobs and vegetarian favorites like falafel & humus are also on the menu. Heated patio. Greek beer and wine served. Open 11 a.m. daily 7 days a week. Athenswest.com $

GEORGE'S GREEK DELI 318 Pine Ave. 437-1184; 5316 E. Second St., 433-1755
Offering a variety of traditional Greek dishes, superb service, award-winning wines, Friday night slow-roasted lamb special, Saturday night belly dancers, banquest room and catering. Hours for the Pine Avenue location: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Hours for the Second Street location: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m. to midnight Fri. and Sat. $$

HAWAIIAN

L & L HAWAIIAN BBQ 5716 E. Seventh St. Bixby Village Plaza 439-1059
Award-winning Hawaiian BBQ, chicken katsu, beef curry and BBQ short ribs, pork dishes and seafood plates. Mini or regular sizes. Burgers, sandwiches, catering. $

INDIAN

KAMAL PALACE 6374 E. PCH, #A, Marina Pacific Mall 493-0255
Behind the AMC Theaters on the lower level, Kamal Palace offers a large selection of Tandoori, curries and vegetarian dishes. Open all week for lunch and dinner. A daily luncheon buffet is $8.95 and features more than 20 items. $$

NATRAJ 5262 E. Second St. 930-0930
Natraj has a new owner and new looks, but the focus on authentic Indian cuisine remains. Indian specialties out of the Tandoor clay oven include chicken, shrimp, kabobs and tikka. Beer and wine are served. A feature is a lunch buffet for $5.95. Sunday champagne brunch for $8.95. Takeout and catering are offered. $

IRISH

THE AULD DUBLINER 71 South Pine Ave. (562) 437-8300
Authentic Irish pub with a bar that was built in Ireland and assembled here. The décor is from Ireland too. Traditional Irish fare with a selection of boxty dishes, salads, steamed mussels and clams, plus grilled steaks and chops. Great selection of beer and a full bar. Lunch and dinner daily and live entertainment Thurs.-Sun. aulddubliner.com

CLANCY'S 803 E. Broadway 437-1836
The original Irish pub in Long Beach. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Corned beef and cabbage and daily specials. Harp, Bass and Guinness on tap. $

GALLAGHER'S PUB & GRILL 2751 E. Broadway 856-8000
The original owners of Gallagher's of Huntington Beach have quite a following in Long Beach. Irish hospitality, Irish beers, traditional Irish fare, burgers and daily specials abound. HD Plasma big screens with surround viewing to watch your favorite sporting events. Happy hour 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday. Full bar. Entertainment. $

LIMERICKS 5734 E. Second St. Naples 439-6507
For the pefect pint of Guinness and traditional Irish pub fare, go no farther than the "Isle of Naples." Winner of the Guinness Perfect Pint award for two years. Lunch and dinner daily and Irish breakfast available all day. www.limerickspub.biz $

O'MALLEY'S 140 Main St. Seal Beach 430-0631
An authentic Irish pub where locals meet to enjoy cheers and good food around the open fire. Serving everything from traditional Irish dishes to American cuisine. Open 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every day. Full bar and patio. $$

ITALIAN

ASCARI In the Long Beach Hilton 1 World Trade Center 983-3400
The Hilton Hotel's restaurant features Italian and American cuisine in a fun, casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner entrées are prepared with a Mediterranean accent. Open all week from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Prices are moderate. $$

BUONA GENTE 5205 E. Second St. 438-8763
Located in the heart of Belmont Shore Buona Gente features a wide selection of authentic Italian specialties, from appetizers, homemade bread to pizzas and pasta dishes.A great selection of wine is available including Buona Gente’s private label bottled in Napa and Sonoma counties. Don’t miss their famous tiramisu. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $$

BUONO'S 250 W. Ocean Blvd At Camden Harbor View (562) 432-2211; and 401 Willow St. 595-6138
Offering authentic Italian brick oven pizzas,pastas subs and hot and cold panini. Family style dinners, beer & wine are also offered. Lunch & dinner, patio dining and free validated parking. buonospizza.com $

CAFE PICCOLO 3222 E. Broadway 438-1316
Northern Italian cuisine served in an enchanting garden atmosphere. Meals feature the freshest ingredients, including rare herbs grown on the premises. Voted the most romantic restaurant in Long Beach. Open for lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday -Friday, for dinner at 5 p.m. each night. cafepiccolo.com $$

CAFFE LA STRADA 4716 E. Second St. 433-8100
A real Italian-style cafe in Belmont Shore. Authentic Italian cuisine prepared exactly to your order. Fresh fish, chichen and pasta specialties. Fresh-baked baquettes, beer and wine available. Open seven days, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. $$

CHRISTY’S 3937 E. Broadway 433-7133
Upscale Italian dining in Belmont Heights. A neighborhood favorite with rustic charm in a warm and romantic atmosphere. Zagat & Wine Spectator rated. Full bar and lounge. Valet parking Wed.-Sun. Open 7 days. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 5-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. Jazz from 8-9 p.m. $$$

CIRIVELLO'S SPORTS BAR 4115 Viking Way 420-2113
All the sports you want and more. Over 50 TVs and 13-foot Big Screen. VIP Lounge is great for large parties, groups and teams. Italian food, salads, sandwiches and more. $

DI PIAZZA 5205 E. PCH 498-2461
Operated by the Di Piazza family in Long Beach, this family Italian restaurant is across from Recreation Park Golf Course. They offere a wide selection of Italian specialties, salads, sandwiches, grilled steak and fish. The lounge area provides a variety of entertainment after 9 p.m. Open seven days. Full bar and catering available. dipiazzas.com $

DOMENICO'S 5339 E. Second St. 439-0261
A tradition in the Shore, Domenico's features traditional Italian food. A star is the original Domenico's salad. Open Monday -Saturday at 5 p.m., and 4 p.m. Sunday. Lunch on weekends. $$

EXTREME PIZZA 21 The Paseo at The Pike 901-9700
Pushing pizza to the next level, from The Screaming Tomato, Ragin’ Rooster, Kickin’ Chicken É you get the picture. Great salads, monster subs, wine, draft beer. Extreme, not mainstream. Order on line; www.extremepizza.com. $

FERRARO’S 6204 E. PCH 986-4860
Featuring authentic Southern Italian cuisine in their Marina Plaza location. Wide assortment of pastas, pizza, chicken and seafood dishes. Nightly specials. Serving beer, wine. Now serving lunch Monday-Saturday. Open for dinner every day. $$

FINBARS ITALIAN KITCHEN 620 P.C.H., Seal Beach 430-4303
Casual neighborhood restaurant featuring New York-style macaroni, salads, chicken and seafood using three generations of family recipes. Pizza and pastas also featured Open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. all week. Premium well drinks. www.finbars.com $$

FRANCELLI'S 3404 E. Fourth St. 434-3441
Francelli's features thick-crust pizza, as well as a complete variety of Italian dinners. The lunch menu starts at $3.95. Hot and cold sandwiches, beer and wine available. Open seven days a week. $

GAZZELLA 525 E. Broadway 495-7252
Classic Italian cuisine in a gorgeous setting. Featuring lamb, New York steak, veal tenderloin and fresh fish. Gazzella is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, 5-9 p.m. for dinner Monday-Friday. Weekend hours are 5-10 p.m. Live music on weekends. Private banquet facilities. Also visit Cafe Gazella in Belmont Shore for dinner, 191 La Verne, 438-5033 $$

IL PADRINO 200 Pine Ave. 436-7200
Serving a wide variety of homemade Italian pasta, meat and seafood dishes, salads, pizzas and calzones. Open for lunch and dinner. Beer and wine served. Patio dining. $

LA PAROLACCIA OSTERIA ITALIANA 2945 E. Broadway 438-1235
A friendly and very Italian neighborhood place to enjoy homemade food and great wine. Chefs/partners Nicola and Stefano do their best to make you feel as if you were in their native Milan and Rome. Newly expanded with a room to accomodate parties of up to 60 people. Dinner nightly at 5:30. www.la-parolaccia.com $$

LA RIZZA'S PIZZA HOUSE 1837 E. Seventh St. 599-1080
Homemade delicious pizza, lasagna, manicotti and other fine Italian dishes are offered daily from 11:30 a.m. Closed Mondays. The La Rizzas have been serving fine food since 1960. Patio dining. Beer and wine served. Food to go available with free delivery. $

LA TRAVIATA 301 Cedar Ave. 432-8022
Located in the historic Willmore Building. If luxury, elegance and decaden dining interests you, then this is the place. Live opera singers perfom on the weekend nights. www.latraviata301.com $$-$$$

LONG BEACH PIZZA CO. 3430 E. Broadway 439-5936
Serving pizza, pasta, subs and salads, as well as family party pack combos. Beer, wine and catering. Open seven days.$

L’OPERA EXPRESS 444 W. Ocean Blvd. (across from the courthouse) 436-9077
Casual and quick Italian eatery featuring pastas, pizzas, create-your-own salads and daily lunch specials. Mon.-Fri. 1-:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $

NEW YORK UPPER CRUST PIZZA 5291 E. Seocnd St. 987-4700
Classic New York, Sicilian and gourmet pizzas by the slice and whole pies and calzones. Also serving pasta, salads, subs, and desserts. Beer and wine. Daily lunch specials. Dine in or to go. Fee delivery in the Shore. $

NINO'S 3853 Atlantic Blvd. 427-1003
The oldest Italian restaurant in Long Beach, Nino's reputation was established by word of mouth. Vincenzo Cristiano, owner and chef since 1958, was born and raised in Naples, Italy. Catering and banquet room available. Open for lunch and dinner. $

PAPALUCCI'S 4611 E. Second St. 434-4454
Beautiful food, simply prepared and shared with family and friends. Pizza, pasta, calzone and other specialties prepared daily from 11 a.m. All-you-can-eat specials from 5 p.m. to closing. Beer and wine, carry out available. $$

PASTA AL DENTE 5856 Naples Plaza 433-1616
The place in Naples for homemade pasta dishes, as well as salads, gourmet pizzas, veal, chicken and mout-watering desserts. Open seven days at 5 p.m. Patio dining. Great for holiday gatherings. One block from the canals in Naples. Take out or delivery. Catering, private and banquet room. pastaaldenteristorante.com $$

PICARELLI’S ITALIAN KITCHEN 5096 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. 494-5118
A former owner of Cirivello’s, Joe Picarelli has opened a new establishment. Open for lunch and dinner, Picarelli’s features classic Italian dishes and pizza in an indoor setting or on the patio.Beer and wine served. $$

PICKLE NICKLE PIZZA 515 Long Beach Blvd. 432-9910
Pizza by the slice, plus pies in sizes 10” to 24”, soups, salads, submarine sandwiches, build your own calzones, spaghetti and meatballs, beer and wine. Several TVs are set up in the dining area so you can enjoy your favorite sporting event. $

ROUND TABLE PIZZA 4007 E. Ocean Blvd. 439-7799
Known for making "the last honest pizza," Round Table offers fresh, natural pizzas and gourmet pizzas, plus salads and sandwiches. Dine in and delivery. $

SPAGHETTINI 3005 Old Ranch Parkway 596-2199
An Italian grill serving authentic Northern Italian cuisine prepared by an award-winning chef. The restaurant's bar hosts nightly performances by some of the area's best-named jazz musicians. Serving lunch and dinner at the corner of the 405 and Seal Beach Boulevard. spaghettini.com $$-$$$

THE PIZZA PLACE 1431 E. Broadway 432-6000
A garden cafe to sample specialties such as lasagna, tortellinis, manicotti and Pasta Primavera. There are 26 pizzas to choose from. Beer and wine, desserts, cappuccino or espresso. Delivery available. Open from 11 a.m. to midnight. $$

TONY'S 701 Long Beach Blvd., 435-6238
After 23 years as chef at Dominico's in Belmont Shore, Jose has taken over the former Tony's French Dip location to offer Italian specialities at very reasonable prices, plus old favorites from Tony's original menu, roast beef, corned beef, turkey & pastrami sandwiches. lunch & dinner & catering.

Z PIZZA 4612 E. Second St. 987-4500; 5718 E. Seventh St., 498-0778
Z Pizza offers healthy, creative cuisine to go with a blend of taste and tradition. 29 toppings to choose from. Salads, sub sandwiches and daily pasta specials. Catering, delivery. 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. www.zpizza.com $

JAPANESE

AKI SUSHI 1628 Seventh St. 436-8180
Sushi and other Japanese cuisine, plus beer and wine are available. Daily specials. Open daily for lunch and dinner. $

DAIMON 16232 P.C.H., Huntington Beach 592-4862
Daimon offers Japanese food, sushi and teppan dining. The rock and roll is gone, allowing for a quiet dining experience. New low prices. Happy hour seven days a week. Full cocktail bar available. $$

GAPENGO 5325 E. Second St. 433-0221
Wide variety of sushi, sashimi, tempura, salads and noodle dishes as well as combo plates and entrees. Beer and wine. Restaurant available for private parties and catering. Lunch and dinner daily. $

HARU HARU 6527 E. P.C.H. (Marketplace) 596-5272
The new owners have created a new menu with fine Japanese cuisine using the freshest fish. Serving lunch 11-3 and dinner 5-10 seven days. Beer, wine and saki. $$

HIBACHI SUSHI & GRILL 6640 P.C.H. (Marina Shores) 799-0278
Serving authentic Japanese food in a casual atmosphere. Wide selection of sushi, sashimi and tempura. Teriyaki chicken and beef also offered, plus beer and wine. Open every day for lunch and dinner. $

KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 3001 Old Ranch Parkway, Seal Beach 596-9969
Teppan, sushi and cocktail lounge. Offering a wide selection of sushi and sashimi combos and boats, plus teriyaki and tempura. Four course teppan dinners cooked right in front of you by your own chef. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m.- 2p.m., dinner from 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., Sun. 4:30-9 p.m. $$

KOYO 2201 Willow St. Signal Hill 424-8777 596-9969
Koyo serves authentic Japanese cuisine, complete with a sushi bar and a special takini room. Favorites include teriyaki, tempura and noodle dishes. Open for lunch and dinner. koyosushi.com $$

MITAKI 200 E. Fourth St. 432-3220
Sushi, tempura, teriyaki bowls, noodle soups and combination plates are the specialties at Miyako — all at reasonable prices. Beer and wine served. Open everyday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $

MIYAKO 2938 Clark Ave. 496-4561
Quick and fresh Japanese cuisine. Sushi rolls, teriyaki bowls, plates, combo and Tempura plates. Selection of Udon noodle soups. Lunch and dinner, beer and wine. Sushi platters available. $

NIKO NIKO SUSHI 5735 E. P.C.H. 597-6778
Offering combination Bento special, 36 kinds of rolls, combination sushi, sushi and sashami a la carte, tempura, teriyaki, salads, noodles, and bowls. Wine, sake and beer served. Catering available. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m Mon.-Sun. $$

SAKURA SUSHI 2830 Bellflower Blvd. 425-9492
Quality fresh sushi rolls, cooked rolls and tempura rolls, sashimi, teriyaki, steak and noodle specials in an upscale, contemporary atmosphere. Serving lunch and dinner seven days. Beer, wine, sake and catering available. $

SUSHI OF NAPLES 5470 E. Second St., Naples 434-1122
Sushi Of Naples offers innovative Japanese cuisine, an extensive sushi menu and traditional Japanese cuisine. Its Yakitori Room, specializing in grilled meats and offering its own extensive menu, is now open. Beer and wine served. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. $$

SUSHI SAURUS 5260 E. Second St. 439-1950
Sushi Saurus in the Shore offers more than alliteration. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, this Japanese restaurant serves sushi, tempura, chicken and beef entrees. $$

SUSHI STUDIO 4917 E. P.C. H. 498-9008
Offering a wide variety of sushi, special rolls as well as tempura and teriyaki in a fun casual atmosphere with a friendly and enthusiastic staff. Beer, wine and sake. Open for lunch & dinner. $

TOKYO WAKO 310 S. Pine Ave. 435-7600
Teppan Steak and Sushi Bar located at Rainbow Pier. Offering sashimi, tempura, sushi & teppan cooking. Complete lunch, lunch combinations and complete dinner combinations. Special cocktails and patio dining.Open everyday. $$

WASABI 200 Pine Ave. 901-0300
Features sushi and teppan-yaki on two levels of rock-n-roll fun. Full bar and even a limo to pick up parties of four or more within a four-mile radius. $$

LATIN AMERICAN

LA PALAPA DEL MAR 4020 Olympic Plaza 433-5702
La Palapa is found where the sea meets the sand at the base of the Belmont Plaza Pool. Serving Nuevo Latino cuisine, the combination of creativity and ingredients results in a truly unique dining experience. Open for lunch Saut. and Sun. and dinner Tues-Sun. Hapy hour 3-6 p.m. daily. Live jazz. Private banquet room upstairs. lapalapadelmar.com $$

VIVA MoLAA MUSEUM CAFE, 628 Alamitos Ave., 437-1689
Enjoy the museum then visit Viva MoLAA for a delicious lunch or a light snack served quickly indoors or on our patio. All of their homemade soups, salads, gourmet tamales, and sandwiches have a Latin flair. Accompany your espresso or latte with one of their delicious desserts. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30a.m. - 4:00p.m., Sunday, 11:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

MEDITERRANEAN

ALADDIN GRILL & CAFE 200 Pine Ave. 951-1200
The wish for kebabs, falafel, Mediterranean-style salads and much more is the command of Aladdin's. Lunch special daily. Belly dancer show on Friday and Saturday evenings. Open for lunch and dinner. Beer and wine served. Hookah available on the patio. $$

GYPSY’S 21 S. 39th Place 433-8850
Tucked away near the Belmont Pier, this small eatery offers Mediterranean appetizers, salads, kababs, vegetarian dishes and sandwiches. Lunch and dinner seven days a week. Patio dining and catering. $

OPEN SESAME MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 5215 E. Second St. 621-1698
Lebanese cuisine can be found on Second Street. Specialties including appetizers, salads, pita sandwiches, vegetarian and kabob combination plates. Lunch and dinner daily. Dine in or take out. Beer and wine served. Catering available. $

SUNNIN 5110 E. Second St. 433-9000
Just opened on Second Street, this family-run restaurant offers a wide selection of authentic Lebanese appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees. Beer and wine, lunch, dinner. Patio dining. www.sunnin.com. $

MEXICAN

ACAPULCO 6270 E. PCH (Marina Pacifica) 596-3371
Enjoy items like Yucatan roasted chicken, sizzling fajitas and bigger better combinations, or relax on the patio and enjoy a delicious Margarita. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Banquet facilities and catering available. Live entertainment. $

BAJA SONORA GRILL 2940 Clark Ave. 421-5120; and 3502 Atlantic Ave., 981-1950
Fine fresh Mexican food and lots of it is what you can expect at Baja. Their 2 lb burrito and famous deep-fried hard tacos will have you coming back for more. Open for lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Beer and wine also available. $

BELMONT STATION 5300 E. Second. St. 438-2026
Good food and good music are hallmarks of the remodeled Station. Authentic Mexican food served 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Dancing 9 p.m-2 a.m. every night. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. $

LINDA’S MEXICAN DELIGHT 951 Redondo Ave. 439-2121
Mexican food from start to finish, from chorizo to steak picado. Linda's breakfast through dinner menu promises the richest Mexican food around. Nothing is more than $5.25. Sunday brunch, food to go, catering offered. $

MARGARITA GRILLE, 70 Atlantic Ave., 437-4583
Formerly Baja Sonora Grill, the only thing that's changed is the name and an expanded menu. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great Mexican food, full bar with happy hour Mon-Sat. and "Tequila Tuesday" with food and drink specials 3-close. $$

MERCED'S 1064 E. Broadway
Authentic Mexican food. Casual atmosphere and you can watch your food cooked in the open kitchen. Open Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 8 a.m. -10 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. $

PANAMA JOE’S 5100 E. Second St. 434-7417
Panama Joe’s has been a Second Street fixture for years. It features award winning Mexican dishes, including daily specials and a great happy hour. They also offer a full bar and live entertainment nightly. $$

SUPER MEX 54711 E. Second St., 732 E. First St., 5660 Atlantic Ave.
Super Mex offers a complete variety of Mexican food for lunch and dinner at reasonable prices. Open daily. Beer served. To go orders available. $

TACO SURF 5316 E. Second St. 434-8646
As the name suggests, tacos are in demand at this casual eatery. Featuring fish, beef and chicken soft tacos as well as tostadas, burritos and salads. Surf’s at all the hot spots — Belmont Shore, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach and Huntington Beach and Surfside. $

TEQUILA JACK'S 407 Shoreline Dr., Shoreline Village 628-0454
Great Mexican food and 125 kinds of tequila combine to make Tequila Jack’s special. Come by for lunch, dinner, late night feasts or just for the fantastic margaritas. There is a festive cantina lounge and plenty of seats on the outdoor, waterfront patio with a view of the Aquarium and downtown skyline. Chef Carlito Jacson is continually creating new and exciting appetizers and entrees. $$

SEAFOOD

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO.87 Aquarium Way at The Pike at Rainbow Harbor 437-2434
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. offers shrimp specials such as "Forrest's Shrimp Net Catch" and "Dumb Luck Coconut Shrimp." We've also got kid's favorites, burgers, salads, fish and ribs! Features a full bar, patio seating and a retail market. Gift certificates and online orders also available.$$

CRAB POT 215 Marina Dr. in Alamitos Bay Landing 430-0272
With a view of Alamitos Bay, Crab Pot offers fresh, fresh, fresh lobster, crabs, seafood and shellfish. "Seafeasts" for two or more are their trademark, and steak and chicken dinners also are available. There is dining on their outdoor patio and a fill bar. Open daily at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. thecrabpot.com $$

FISH TALE 5506 Britton Dr., Los Altos Market Center 594-8771
The oldest seafood restaurant in Long Beach, Fish Tale features high quality seafood, as well as chicken, steak, ribs and salads. Lunch and dinner daily. Happy Hour Monday through Friday 3-6 p.m. www.fistaleseafood.com $$

GLADSTONE’S 330 S. Pine Ave. 432-8588
Located on the waterfront in the heart of the Pike at Rainbow Harbor, Gladstone’s offers a large menu featuring generous portions of fresh seafood, grilled steaks and chops and healthy salads and eye-opening desserts. Also an expansive bar and outside patio. Sun-Wed. 11 a.m. to midnight; Thurs-Sat 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. $$

HARPOON HARRY'S 16821 P.C.H., Sunset Beach 592-5216
This Sunset Beach favorite offers a wide selection of fresh seafood, prime rib steaks and chicken. You'll feel like you're dining in the galley of a schooner of yesteryear. Open for dinner nightly and Sunday brunch. Full bar. Entertainment on weekends. $$

JIMMY'S 6563 E. PCH in the Marketplace 594-9479
Offering mesquite-grilled seafood, steak and chicken. Seafood Savings Time until 6 p.m. daily. Patio dining. Open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and to 9 p.m. Sunday. Visit their Seafood Market for fresh seafood to go and party platters. $$

JOE'S CRAB SHACK 6500 Marina Dr., in Alamitos Bay Landing 594-6551
The lively Crab Shack atmosphere takes full advantage of the Alamitos Bay Marina setting. The menu boasts many crab dishes, seafood platters, steak combinations, pastas and salads. Open for lunch and dinner. $$

THE ORIGINAL FISH CO. 11061 Los Alamitos Blvd. Los Alamitos (562) 594-4553
For the past 22 years The Original Fish Co. has been serving the freshest fish available for lunch & dinner. Great atmosphere and garden patio dining. Fresh fish market opens at 9am daily and also offers beautifully decorated seafood platters. Catering and Full bar. $$

PIKE BAR & GRILL 1836 E. 4th St. (just west of Cherry) 437-4453
Serving fresh seafood, clam chowder in a casual atmosphere. Open for lunch & dinner. Daily specials offered. Breakfast weekends. Enterainment nightly. Full bar. www.pikebarandgrill.com $

UNCLE AL'S 401 E. First St.
Uncle Al's is the place to get your seafood fix. Offering numerous grilled or fried combo plates, as well as African-cajun specials. On the unique side, try Uncle Al's salmon burgers and fish eggrolls, or take some fresh fish home and cook it yourself. Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. www.unclealseafood.com $

SOUTH AFRICAN

SPRINGBOK BAR & GRILL Shoreline Village 437-3734
Savor the flavors of the Southern Hemisphere foods and watch sports from around the world. Rugby and cricket fans will have a new home away from home. Beer, wine, patio dining. $-$$

SPANISH

ALEGRIA 115 Pine Ave. 436-3388
A wondrous mosaic-tiled cocina and tapas bar, Alegria is a musical and dining experience. Its unique menu offers many of Spain's most noteworthy treats, including paella. Latin jazz, guitar music and flamenco shows. Call for details. Serving lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Dinner only on Saturdays and Sundays. $-$$

CAFE SEVILLA 140 Pine Ave. 495-1111
The Sevilla chain comes to Long Beach to serve its award-winning Spanish cuisine. Tapas are a specialty, but the menu has full entrees, including three kinds of paella, as well. Enjoy dinner and a flamenco or tango show in the third floor nightclub or eat in the restuarnt and head upstairs for dancing afterward. Also open for lunch. $$

THAI

BANGKOK CUISINE 3426 E. Fourth St. 433-0093
The extensive menu includes spicy Thai salads, beef, chicken, pork and seafood. Lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Take-out, beer and wine available. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $

MAY'S THAI KITCHEN 3832 E. Anaheim St. 494-3003
Authentic Thai cuisine in a casual setting. Wide selection of traditional Thai specialties including salads noodle & vegetarian dishes. Open Mon. - Sat. Closed Sunday. Lunch Specials Mon. - Fri. from $5.75. $

KHUN THAI 1990 Pacific Ave. 599-2801
Authentic Thai dishes for lunch and dinner. Featuring a casual yet traditional atmosphere. Daily lunch specials. Free delivery and take out available. $

SOPHIE'S 3720 E. Anaheim St. 494-1763
Formerly Ruth’s Country Kitchen, Sophie’s offers good home cooking at reasonable prices. Open every day. Closed between 3-5 p.m. Breakfast served at 8 a.m. Lunch and dinner features Thai and Cambodian dishes. Patio dining. $

STAR OF SIAM 2109 E. Broadway 439-1564
Star of Siam boasts more than 20 years of culinary delights where traditional Thai cuisine is maintained and celebrated. World class beer and extensive wine list. Open daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. except Tuesdays. Prices start at $4.75. Patio dining. $

THAI SILK 1506 E. Broadway 628-2424
Wide selection of Thai dishes including curries, noodles and vegetarian dishes. Open seven days from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. $

THAI SKY 2415 Pacific Ave. 426-4192
Family run with authentic Thai food, including lunch and dinner specials and combos. Open seven days. Delivery and catering available. $

YOUR HOUSE 2838 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. 498-4949
Authentic Thai cuisine with over 100 items to choose from. Also serving Thai fusion sushi from the traditional to the exotic. Open for lunch & dinner, including a great happy hour from 3-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Beer & wine, catering available. $