Where to Eat & Drink at The Grand Prix of Long Beach

If you find yourself at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach–the weekend of April 19-21–consider yourself not only in a wonderful situation but wonderfully situated to enjoy food and drinks of all types and stripes. From funnel cakes to food trucks, Cadillac margaritas to Wisconsin Cheese curds, these trackside locations offer plenty to enjoy without having to miss any of the action.

Patrons queue for food trucks in a parking lot bordered by palm trees at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Food Truck Village

The popular Food Truck Village is located behind Grandstand 31, south of the front straightaway near Shoreline Village. It features an impressive gathering of food vehicles selling an impressive array of food and drink. Food trucks include Doc Lobster, Heritage LA, Holey Grail Donuts, Mikhuna (Peruvian), Wafl Truck, Pacifico Charbroiled, and more.

Bistro Row

Bistro row is just east of Vendor Row, next to the NTT IndyCar Series Paddock. Check out several great food vendors with seating available nearby. Food available includes hotdogs, mac n cheese, curly fries, turkey legs, poke bowls, aguas frescas, corn on the cob, and a vegan spicy chicken sandwich.

The Brunch Bar

Find The Brunch Bar on the promenade in front of the convention center for crepes, chicken & waffles, acai bowls, gourmet donuts, and other breakfast treats.

Pop-Ups

California Pizza Kitchen, King Taco, and local bakery Knead Donuts will have pop-up tents set up on the promenade.

Bars

For those 21 and older, visit Modelo Sports Bars set up in Marina Park behind Grandstand 31 and on the promenade near the convention center. The Nocaut Tequila Club is located at Vendor Row, just outside the Lifestyle Expo. Whiskey cocktails will be served up at the WhistlePig PiggyBack Cocktail Bar on the promenade viewing area between turns 7 and 8.

For the full list of food vendors and where to find them, click here.

For Nearby Restaurants, Visit...

Auld Dubliner (71 S. Pine Ave)

No restaurant is as close to the action, with cars roaring by just feet from its entrance as the Auld Dubliner (71 S. Pine Ave.) . Enjoy a Guinness or toast the winner with a Black Velvet – Guinness mixed with champagne. Auld Dubliner's menu features Irish favorites including, fittingly the day of the race, Bangers and Champ (Irish sausage, mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies.)

The Funnel House (425 Shoreline Dr.)

If you want to take your refreshment with you around the track, The Funnel House (425 Shoreline Dr.) has a wide variety of sweets, desserts and beverages to make the race even sweeter. Yes, they make funnel cakes, preparing the fluffy, light cakes with various fillings daily. But they also make cookies, churros, ice cream sandwiches while offering lots of lemonades, horchata and coffees.

Parker's Lighthouse

Parker's Lighthouse (435 Shoreline Village Dr.)

For nearly 40 years, Parker’s (435 Shoreline Village Dr.) has been a destination for steaks, fresh grilled seafood as well as some eye-popping views of Rainbow Harbor. You’ll be close enough to the course to hear the cars whiz by, while being close enough to Parker’s two-story wine cellar to toast the victor.

Yard House (401 Shoreline Village Dr.)

Yard House's (401 Shoreline Village Dr.) full menu features more than 25 appetizers, everything from an Onion Ring Tower to Firecracker Shrimp to Wisconsin Cheese Curds. Their beer selection is, of course, expansive; pretty much any style of brew you can think of, they’ve got.

Tequila Jack's (407 Shoreline Village Dr.)

Savor authentic Baja-style Mexican dishes — with sauces crafted from house-roasted tomatoes and chiles—and sip specialty margaritas made from one of 70 different styles of tequila at the aptly named Tequila Jack's (407 Shoreline Village Dr.). Dine indoors or soak up the sun on the spacious outdoor patio that overlooks Rainbow Harbor.

Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt on the Boardwalk (429 Shoreline Village Dr.)

A day at the races will be made even better by visiting Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt on the Boardwalk (429 Shoreline Village Dr.) in Shoreline Village. Enjoy one of their gourmet ice creams or frozen yogurts in a bowl or waffle cone–perhaps a sundae–or relax and sip a smoothie, made with nonfat frozen yogurt and fresh fruit, while the world goes by at 200 miles per hour.

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