3 Best American Restaurants in Long Beach, CA

"The Attic offers a New American-style menu with traditional Southern influences, all served in a charming circa-1920s Craftsman bungalow. Steve Massis is the owner of the restaurant. Their team includes General Manager Iano Dovi, Chef Cameron Slaugh, and Executive Sous Chef Tyler Brott-Hunter. A significant shift occurred when Chef Cameron Slaugh joined the team in early 2020. As a newcomer to Long Beach, he draws inspiration from local, seasonal ingredients and his upbringing on a farm. He continually reimagines their menu by combining New American cuisine with Southern traditions. Gift cards and takeout are also available. They also cater to your events. The Attic offers happy hour specials and signature cocktails.

"Nick’s on 2nd serves classic American comfort food, tasty bar snacks, unique cocktails, and a wide variety of wines. The restaurant features a stylish bar, glass walls, and a large outdoor patio. You can see the chefs in action through their open kitchen. The food and drinks at Nick's are made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, combining modern and traditional cooking styles. They have a large private room that can host up to 52 guests for a sit-down meal or 70 guests for a standing event with passed appetizers. The Crispy Chicken Sandwich is made with buttermilk fried chicken, Havarti cheese, sweet slaw, almonds, tomato, arugula, honey mustard, herb mayo, and served on a sesame bun. You can book a reservation or just walk in. Gift cards are also available if you want to treat someone special. Their signature warm butter cake features a crystallized sugar crust, topped with Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream and decorated with berry compote.

"Yard House Long Beach is known for great food, classic rock music, and a huge selection of craft and local beers. The restaurant is located in Shoreline Village. They offer over 100 beers on tap and a variety of cocktails. Their menu features popular items like Poke Nachos, street tacos, prime burgers, seafood, and steaks. Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich is made with spicy sweet slaw, white cheddar, and served on a toasted brioche bun. They also serve tasty snacks like Fried Calamari, Onion Ring Tower, and Sweet Potato Fries. Yard House Long Beach is open every day for lunch, dinner, happy hour, and late-night meals. Private dining is available in The Harbor Room, and car-side pickup makes takeout easy. They offer plenty of parking options. You can surprise your loved ones with their gift cards. Their Chicken Lettuce Wraps come with tofu, green onions, a crispy wonton cup, sweet chili sauce, and a spicy peanut vinaigrette.