Neighborhood: 4th Street - Retro Row
Pike Restaurant & Bar
Pike Bar is one of Long Beach’s most popular dining and imbibing destinations. Chris Reece, former drummer for Social Distortion, owns the joint and is there most nights either greeting guests or taking to the stage. The menu features an array of delicious item, including locally-famous fish and chips, beefy burgers, salads, sandwiches and more. Most nights feature live music, and breakfast is served on weekends. Belly up to the bar and get an ice-cold beer or, better yet, a handcrafted cocktail. Come for dinner, stay for the live music.
Blackened Whiskey, Luxardo, bitters
Sweet Gwendoline French Gin, lavender, lemon, egg white
El Barrio Cantina
Located in what once was Ashley’s Bar & Grill along Retro Row, El Barrio Cantina raises the bar (literally) with its refreshing menu of cocktails and modern botanas (translation: appetizers). Open for brunch Friday-Sunday and dinner every day excluding Monday, El Barrio Cantina offers an array of delicious fare, from empanadas and grilled octopus to crispy pork belly and Mexican fried chicken. In addition to its libations (try the Smoky Paloma!), El Barrio Cantina also offers a nice selection of draft beer and wine.
Illegal Mezcal, Chinola, Lemon, Cucumber, Sugar
Condesa Gin, Lemon, Blood Orange, Sugar
Rose, Passion Fruit liquer, Orange, Pineapple, Red Wine Float
La Tarantella Osteria
Under the toque at La Tarantella Osteria is Italian-born chef Alessandro Colalacomo who creates authentic and classic Italian fare in the heart of Long Beach’s Retro Row. Classic decor with rustic Roman overtones coupled with familiar aromas wafting from the kitchen, LaTarantella Osteria transports your sense of place, as well as your palate, to the charming villages and towns that Italy is known for.
Included with Dine Out Long Beach menu
Salud
Salud is the go-to place in Long Beach for clean and raw foods. Owner Angela Almageur has created a healthy and tasty destination in the heart of Retro Row. From nourishing smoothies and bowls to breakfast favorites, such as avocado toast and oat bowls topped with a medley of fresh fruits, Salud is a favorite stop morning, noon and night. Six-pack juice cleanses are available, too, and everything is made in-house.
Aji Peruvian Cuisine
Ají Peruvian Cuisine brings contemporary dining and great libations to Long Beach’s thriving Retro Row. Discover the tastes and flavor profiles that reflect the cuisine of Peru. Under the toque is chef-owner Mitto who executes each dish with flair. Discover more than 16 rotating taps of craft beer along with a thoughtful wine list curated to pair with each and every dish.
