Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Long Beach / Catalina

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Long Beach / Catalina? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

L'Opera

4.8

4.8 (2675)

$31 to $50

Italian

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Celebrating over 30 years of award winning classic & modern Italian cuisine! Owner Terry Antonelli believes in a warm and elegant approach to fine dining. Chef Walter Cotta shops at local farmer's and produce markets throughout the week to insure the best quality ingredients. Our pastas, raviolis, bread, sauces and desserts are homemade. His menu also includes a number of vegan and gluten free items that are sure to please all palates. For dinner or a private event, L'Opera is a must!
Zagat rated L'Opera as one of the top Italian Restaurants in the United States; Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence since 2005; Southern California Restaurant Writers Golden Scepter, 5 Star Award, Golden Bacchus, Sommelier of the Year 2005 & 2016, Server of the Year, and Restaurateur of the Year Award Winner.

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Jennifer

Dined 3 days ago

We had a fantastic experience dining at L'Opera! And it is just that, an experience. You do not just go there to eat. From the ambiance, to the service, delicious food, all in a beautiful setting, it is a wonderful experience. Also for an Italian restaurant to offer so many gluten free options was outstanding.

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Popular dish

Lasagna di Pollo

Queensview Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (1696)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Queensview Steakhouse, located on the third floor of Parkers' Lighthouse, is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings from 5-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday evenings from 5-10 p.m.

The Queensview Steakhouse serves upscale Southern California cuisine and features Prime steaks, chops, lobster, and fresh grilled seafood.

Listen to the sounds of local jazz artists --nightly-- This venue offers a 360 degree view and is arguably one of the most romantic rooms in Southern California.

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Angeles

Dined 5 days ago

Great food. Excellent service. Beautiful view!! Went for our anniversary and they surprised us with champagne and a card! ❤️

La Traviata - Long Beach

4.7

4.7 (311)

$31 to $50

Italian

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Located in the historic Willmore Building, La Traviata is one of the best kept secrets in Long Beach! La Trav not only offers exquisite food in our Dining Room, but also the friendliest Bar in town! We also provide great entertainment at the Piano Bar and host events in our Spectacular Lounge. La Traviata offers a Bar, Lounge, and Gourmet Dining to meet all of your night life needs in one location.

Bring your significant other, or bring out a group of friends and show them you know the best place in town to catch a drink, feast on great food, and enjoy live music at the Piano Bar or in our beautiful lounge.

Discover La Traviata. We personally invite you to come take a personal tour with our beloved owner Mario. Let us show you how easy and inexpensive it can be to host your next holiday event, wedding, dinner party, or any social occasional to meet your needs.

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mahmudJ

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

Always a friendly staff. Good food and music and great ambiance

Rokka Grill and Whiskey Bar - Bellflower

4.7

4.7 (74)

$31 to $50

American

Lakewood / Bellflower

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Debbie

Dined 5 days ago

Great!! We loved our experience. Can’t wait to go back to try something different from the menu.

The Steak Library

4.7

4.7 (65)

$50 and over

Meat

San Pedro

About the restaurant

The Steak Library is a steakhouse run by a long-standing meat dealer with over 23 years of experience. Founder Kengo has been supplying the highest quality meat to restaurants throughout the US for many years. With a passion for meat and a professional eye, Kengo has partnered with numerous carefully selected ranches. His goal was to increase people’s smiles by offering the best meat possible. At The Steak Library, you can enjoy the highest quality Japanese beef, carefully selected Black Angus beef, and Australian beef chosen by the discerning eye of a meat dealer. The restaurant’s interior is a modern space full of luxury, perfect for special occasions or dates. The chef is a meat specialist who charms customers with cooking techniques that bring out the maximum flavor of the meat. In addition, the staff strives to provide the best hospitality to customers and make their time comfortable. The Steak Library will continue to pursue the best meat to see the smiles of our customers.

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JoellenVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious food and thoughtful service. Lovely evening with friends

Olive and Rose

4.7

4.7 (48)

$50 and over

Bistro

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Founded by sibling duo Chef Philip Pretty and Lauren Pretty, Olive & Rose is a culinary destination born from their shared passion for exceptional food and genuine hospitality. We'v reimagined the dining experience as a neo-bistro, where classic French techniques with a twist meet vibrant flavors that are unmistakably Californian. Each dish tells a story of flavor, texture, and creativity—a reflection of Chef Philip Pretty’s entire culinary career.
From sourcing local, seasonal ingredients to minimizing food waste and reducing our environmental footprint, we’re proud to continue the sustainable dining legacy of our sister restaurant, Heritage, by incorporating green certified and green Michelin star practices into our operations.

Our dining area is a covered patio, please dress accordingly.

We are reservation only, please call if you have any difficulty booking online. We look forward to hosting you!

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GeorgeVIP

Dined 3 days ago

One of the best meals we have had this year! Food and service were both wonderful.

Sky Room

4.6

4.6 (29)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Since 1938, Sky Room has set the standard for fine dining in Long Beach. Perched atop the iconic Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, this celebrated restaurant offers sweeping views from the harbor to Downtown Los Angeles. Led by Chef Maxwell Pfeiffer, whose culinary artistry blends innovation with timeless techniques, Sky Room showcases elegant cuisine crafted with precision and passion. Guests can savor signature dishes like California Wagyu Beef Wellington, Dry Aged Duck “A l’orange”, and Pommes “Sky Room” and paired with an extensive wine list and artfully crafted cocktails.

Special features include panoramic views and a setting steeped in history, just steps from Long Beach landmarks such as the Queen Mary and Shoreline Village.

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Kathryn

Dined 3 days ago

Three of us had the Hangar Steak. Tender and great flavor. One had the Cod and he loved it , Our waiter was the best. Great night. Started off at the 1st floor lounge before dinner and then a night cap on the rooftop afterwards.

Parkers' Lighthouse

4.5

4.5 (6371)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Nestled in Long Beach's Shoreline Village, Parkers' Lighthouse features premium seafood, an award-winning wine list and a full-service patio with unmatched views of the Long Beach Harbor and Pacific Ocean.

Come by after exploring the Aquarium of the Pacific or join us for lunch in between meetings at the Long Beach Convention Center - we are within walking distance of both. Parkers’ Lighthouse is also only a short drive from other local attractions like The Queen Mary and Terrace Theater.

Whether you're in the mood for fresh sushi, our signature mesquite-grilled fresh fish or oysters on the half shell, our extensive menu highlights the many flavors that inspire Southern Californian cuisine.

Please know we will do our very best to accommodate your requests for window or patio seating but cannot guarantee specific seating.

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MonaVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

This was a Christmas lunch with a group of ladies that have known each other for 60 yrs. The view, the weather, the food, and the service made it a perfect day to celebrate the upcoming holidays!

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Clam Chowder

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New England Clam Chowder

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Seafood Cobb

Chelsea Chowder House & Bar - The Queen Mary

4.5

4.5 (414)

$31 to $50

American

Long Beach

About the restaurant

Capturing the feel of an authentic British chowder house, complete with subway-tiled walls, and a decorative tin ceiling, Chelsea Chowder House & Bar is a contemporary take on the traditional fish house.

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Alfredo

Dined 3 days ago

Great experience!! Recommend going and visiting the ship and restaurant.

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Popular dish

New England Clam Chowder

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Fish + Chips

Popular dish

Premium Black Angus Filet Mignon

Fuego - Maya Hotel

4.4

4.4 (2091)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Long Beach

About the restaurant

At the heart of our culinary philosophy is an unwavering commitment to make every meal an extraordinary experience. Fuego-which is Spanish for fire-is a spirited celebration of the coastal cuisines of Mexico, Latin America and South America.

With a vibrantly colored indoor-outdoor dining room overlooking panoramic views of downtown Long Beach and the historic Queen Mary, Fuego is an amazing restaurant in Long Beach CA that specializes in mariscos (fresh seafood). Also featured is a generous array of antojitos (appetizers), as well as tacos, tortas and entrées.

The bar serves premium tequilas-the largest selection in the region-that may be sampled at the bar along with handcrafted margaritas and other signature cocktails.

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Satya

Dined 5 days ago

Great location with access to the beach and service was very good.

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