"Be patient when ordering at Robert Earl’s BBQ, a laid-back, family-owned restaurant on the north end of Long Beach. The rib tips here are particularly tender and the sides, including barbecue baked beans and macaroni and cheese, are superlative, making it modus operandi to order a few to share. Dine outside on one of its patio picnic tables or inside at tables draped with red-and-white checkered tablecloths. Note: Large-group platters can be ordered on-site for same day visits; catering trays can be ordered two or more days in advance." - Mona Holmes