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Cuisine Scene: Buffets & All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants in Long Beach

True food lovers will find Long Beach to be a gastronomic playground, thanks to the sheer number and diversity of local restaurants.

The foodies who want to level up and test their eating endurance will find the best places to “work out” at local eateries offering all-you-can-eat menus and buffets. Find everything from AYCE sushi to bottomless mimosas at these Long Beach restaurants.

AIKAN SUSHI

Those who love Japanese food and great deals will want to know about Aikan Sushi (4201 E Willow St), the only premium all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in Long Beach. Housed in a 1960s midcentury modern building with a flying V roofline, Aikan Sushi’s AYCE menu is supplemented by shared plates like garlic chili edamame, popcorn scallops, takoyaki, and karaage fried chicken. Plus, you can order classic, signature, baked, fried, or no-rice sushi rolls a la carte. Try a Ramune soda or Japanese beer, sake, or a sochu cocktail to round out your meal.

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GALLAGHER’S PUB & GRILL

If fish and chips is your favorite food, you’ll want to plan a Friday dinner at Gallagher's Pub & Grill (2751 E Broadway). This cozy Irish pub offers All You Can Eat Fish and Chips every Friday, with an impressive array of draft and bottled beers to accompany your meal. Your first serving comes with two pieces of fish and a pile of fries, then the Gallagher’s staff will top you off with one more fish filet at a time until you’re full. Gallagher’s often fills up with San Francisco 49ers and Liverpool Football Club fans watching a game, and breakfast is served all day. What more could you ask for?

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THE REEF ON THE WATER

Brunch at The Reef on the Water (880 Harbor Scenic Dr) is a classic Long Beach experience beloved by locals since the restaurant first opened with a tropical tiki theme in 1958. Today the weekend brunch menu features such offerings as The Reef Brunch Board for Two, with eggs benedict, teriyaki wagyu top sirloin, crab legs, shrimp, a Belgian waffle, bacon and potatoes. The all-you-can-eat aspect—or in this case, all you can drink—comes in the form of two brunch bar options: Unlimited Rosé and Bottomless Mimosas, which come in several fruity flavors, from dragon fruit and watermelon to pineapple and jalapeño.

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LONG BEACH MARRIOTT

This buffet is a hidden gem in Long Beach, a real if-you-know-you-know situation. On weekends and holidays like Mother’s Day and Thanksgiving, the Long Beach Marriott (4700 Airport Plaza Dr) lays out an impressive brunch buffet in its dining room and poolside patio area, featuring classic breakfast entrees, a carving station, seafood station, chocolate fountain, and much more. On holidays, the hotel sets up a photo backdrop with a balloon arch and flowers, creating the perfect opportunity to make memories with your loved ones. To keep tabs on upcoming buffet dates, follow the Long Beach Marriott’s Facebook page.

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QUEEN MARY

The Royal Sunday Brunch at the Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy) is a sublime spectacle of culinary delights, with more than 50 dishes to sample at 10 different stations. Held every Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM in the ship’s Grand Salon, the brunch features a breakfast station with eggs made to order; a seafood station with crab legs, smoked salmon, and oysters; a station with Asian dishes including sushi, dim sum, and a poke bar; a carving station with prime rib, smoked brisket, and ham; a station with Italian dishes like pasta and gnocchi; a station with Mexican dishes like enchiladas and tacos; a patisserie station with a dozen different desserts; and flambé and ice cream station. There’s even a kids station with chicken tenders and mac and cheese.

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Claire Atkinson
Claire Atkinson is a Southern California native who has lived in Long Beach for over 20 years. She spends her free time visiting local parks, farmers markets, and museums, and loves learning about Long Beach history and culture.

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