Dining Near the Long Beach Airport
Long Beach Airport is picture perfect–featured in so many movies and TV shows it has its own IMDB page–and often noted for its ease of use and historical significance having just celebrated its 100-year anniversary. It also sits at the heart of a vibrant area boasting an amazing range of delicious dining options. From elevated food courts to spectacular views, small plates to all-you-can-eat, there’s all manner of cuisines and scenes available for a great dining experience to take flight.
Coffee Parlor & Pizza Parlor
Start your day with breakfast at Coffee Parlor (2944 Clark Ave), where you can pair your cappuccino or cold brew with a breakfast burrito or horchata French toast, along with other tempting menu items. The restaurant prides itself on using local ingredients and cooking everything from scratch, so you’ll have a delicious start to your day.
Pizza Parlor (2936 Clark Ave) is one of several restaurants raising Long Beach’s profile as a destination for pizza lovers. Their menu of artisan-made pizzas on naturally leavened sourdough crust offers many traditional choices, and also unique signature creations, like the LA Taco pizza, featuring birria, queso fresco, pickled red onions, and cilantro.
AIKAN SUSHI
A very popular spot, known for its fun atmosphere, artful presentation and an all-you-can-eat option that never sacrifices on quality. Aikan (4201 E Willow St) serves some of the best sushi in the city, expertly prepared and presented, as well as a vast variety of appetizers and traditional and specialty rolls. It has a great Happy Hour featuring great deals on sushi, salads, appetizers and udon, as well as beer and sake.
LONG BEACH EXCHANGE
Located just north of Long Beach Airport, the Long Beach Exchange (4069 N Lakewood Blvd) is a dynamic, experiential retail and dining destination, encompassing about 266,000-square-feet of stores, shops and restaurants including The 908 featuring classic American cookery and seasonal fare complemented by an exceptional bar. Bar Becky serves classic Italian dishes, including house made pasta, and if you’ve been eager to see what the fuss is all about regarding In-N-Out Burgers, they’ve got one of those, also. For a directory of all eateries, click here.
THE HANGAR
Located within Long Beach Exchange, The Hangar (4150 McGowen St) is an elevated food court, home to a diverse offering of great eateries and drinkeries amid an energetic vibe. Among the more than a dozen spots are Marinate Korean BBQ and DonerG’s unique flavors of Turkey. Morning Nights has an extensive vegan dim sum menu that can be paired with craft cocktails, and The Kroft is a rustic gastropub offering homemade goods ranging from poutines to sandwiches and sides. For a full directory of restaurants, click here.
TERRACE GRILL & PATIO
With cozy seating inside or out, Terrace Grill & Patio is located within the Long Beach Marriott (4700 Airport Plaza Dr) basically across the street from Long Beach Airport. Its satisfying menu of California, Latin and Asian cuisines are offered at breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as a Sunday champagne brunch. Taking your meal out by the Marriott’s pristine pool–certified Angus Beef steaks are available for dinnertime–is a distinctly Long Beach experience.
VUE
With a panoramic view of the Long Beach city skyline, Vue–located on the top floor of the Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport (2640 N Lakewood Blvd) this bar and restaurant delivers California-inspired regional cuisine—and a unique place to enjoy it. Combining stunning views with delicious menu items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Vue is both spectacular and romantic, offering a unique atmosphere and ambiance. Besides an expansive menu, there are great Happy Hour specials at the bar. Watch the sunset over Long Beach while you savor drinks and dinner, and see the city from a new perspective.
Pizza Parlor (2936 Clark Ave) is one of several restaurants raising Long Beach’s profile as a destination for pizza lovers. Their menu of artisan-made pizzas on naturally leavened sourdough crust offers many traditional choices, and also unique signature creations, like the LA Taco pizza, featuring birria, queso fresco, pickled red onions, and cilantro.
A 17,000-square-foot structure reminiscent of an aviation hangar of the McDonnell Douglas/Boeing days long past when military and commercial aircraft were constructed on the site. Now the Hangar is home to 14 artisanal food vendors and boutique retailers.
Bar Becky is Chef Johnathan Benvenuti's tribute to his mom Becky, who was the inspiration behind his becoming a Chef. Our Italian-American kitchen features scratch focaccia, house made pasta, and an ever-evolving menu of comforting classics and chef-driven creations.
Chocolate Bash is the place to be for delicious crepes, waffles, and everything chocolate. Featuring a wide selection of treats to satisfy every craving! Visit Chocolate Bash at LBX for a chocolate adventure you won’t forget!
What is soul food?
Gretchen Shoemaker, the heart of Georgia’s, would tell you it is the food you get when you cook with your whole heart and soul.
Our dishes are the comfort foods she learned to make with her grandma, the very ones she raised her daughters on, served in her successful catering service and has shared with family and friends throughout the years.
When you taste our food, you taste the love and devotion that makes Georgia’s Soul Delicious!!
Panini Kabob Grill is proud to prepare healthier, Mediterranean food for all to enjoy from a true scratch kitchen. We are committed to making our food in-house from scratch every day, with fresh and high-quality ingredients delivered 7 days a week. All are proudly made in-house every day from the freshly grilled kabobs to the homemade soups and even down to the refreshing salad dressings.
The Silverlake family unapologetically does our food our way. We embrace the neighborhoods that we call home and passionately share the inspirations, influences and attitudes that helped shape our authentic take on a savory dining experience.
From the fabric of the streets to the kitchens in our homes, Silverlake Ramen is crafted to feed the soul. Our environment is designed to mix street-inspired visual twists with rave-worthy flavors sure to satisfy every family member. We encourage our guests to boldly slurp away.
At SusieCakes, we sell more than cakes. Our personal in-bakery experience, time-honored recipes and comforting taste have enhanced celebrations throughout California & Texas since opening the first bakery in 2006...and now SusieCakes is available nationwide.
We continue to push the envelope with new drinks and flavors -- constantly creating and searching for new ways to make people smile. But at the same time, we still serve the classics that so many of our customers love, from Thai Iced Tea to Green Milk to Taro Milk Tea and more.
Of course, the center of the Tastea experience is our unique tea bar, where customers can hang out with friends and make some new ones, all while enjoying the most refreshing treat around. So if you're looking for a fresh new taste and a fun new experience, belly up to your local Tastea bar.
We wanted to create a menu that was a reflection of our unique heritage. From China to Brazil, to Baja with hints of Greece, our bold, fresh flavors come from our memories of growing up in Brazil, surfing in Baja and working in our family’s Chinese restaurant.
Our food is true to this experience, worldly and uncommonly delicious. We’ll always offer you the best of where we’ve been to fuel your adventures.
At Wahoo’s, we encourage you to nourish yourself with food and experiences that make you feel more alive. So, ride those waves, care for your community, love what you eat every day, and be authentically you. Our family is here to feed yours. Mingo, Wing and Ed
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