"Ammatoli in Long Beach has a lot of things going for it—the airy dining room, a solid wine list, a pleasant sidewalk patio, and tons of fantastic Levantine food. Their dinner menu is full of Lebanese mezzes, kebabs, and family-style entrees that work wonderfully for sharing. And while you can certainly spend some money here, most plates on the menu are less than $30. If you're planning on coming with a group of 4 or 5, get the $98 Family Mashawi Feast—it comes with six juicy kebabs, grilled veggies, vermicelli rice, and your choice of two sides (think spicy hummus and mutabbal)." - nikko duren