Spending time in downtown Long Beach? Get to know this Long Beach neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Greek cafe to a coffee shop.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit downtown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Buono's Authentic Pizzeria
Topping the list is Italian spot Buono's Authentic Pizzeria, which offers pizza, pasta and more. Located at 250 W. Ocean Blvd., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 387 reviews on Yelp.
The Buono family, whose patriarch, George, came to the United States in 1967, runs this establishment, which features traditional Italian cuisine. In addition to pizza, the menu includes favorites like lasagna, spaghetti, eggplant parmigiana and linguini e vongole.
2. George's Greek Cafe
Next up is Greek and Mediterranean spot George's Greek Cafe, situated at 135 Pine Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 2,036 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
According to the business website, George's is "a little piece of Greece in Southern California" that serves up authentic menu items for Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner. Stopping in on your lunch hour? Try a lamb souvlaki sandwich. A dinner date? Start with some hummus and spicy feta before your falafel plate, which are made daily from garbanzo beans and spices and served with tzatziki. The restaurant also has a lengthy wine, craft beer and cocktails menu.
3. BO-beau Kitchen + Roof Tap
New American and French spot BO-beau Kitchen + Roof Tap, which offers tapas and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 144 Pine Ave., four stars out of 1,949 reviews.
BO-beau's website indicates that it offers "California-French comfort food and an urban-style 'roof-tap' beer garden." Patrons can sit in the downstairs dining area or the upstairs patio while feasting on dinner menu items like crab macaroni and cheese, duck breast and salmon. A more casual 'roof-tap' menu features appetizers, sandwiches and burgers.
Beer, wine and vodka round out this spot's offerings, although, if you have a sweet tooth, don't forget the desserts — creme brulee and strawberry shortcake are among the goodies.
4. Recreational Coffee
Check out Recreational Coffee, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 520 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score coffee, tea, doughnuts and sandwiches at 237 Long Beach Blvd., Suite A.
This business sources coffee from all over the world and offers up menu items like a honey vanilla latte, an iced matcha latte, hazelnut strawberry toast and a bacon and egg sandwich, among many other choices.
5. Pier 76 Fish Grill
Finally, there's Pier 76 Fish Grill, a local favorite with four stars out of 1,723 reviews. Stop by 95 Pine Ave. to hit up the New American spot, which offers seafood and sandwiches, next time you're in the neighborhood.
Pier 76 has a compact menu meant to satisfy those fish and seafood cravings, from appetizers to entrees, and everything in between. Popular items include the clam chowder soup, the smoked fish tacos, the albacore tuna and the wild cod fish and chips.
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