Gladstone's Long Beach

Always great seafood and you can't beat the views of the harbor and Queen Mary. The Queensway Salad, Seafood Trio, and the Seafood Pasta (lobster, shrimp, & crab linguine) are all amazing along with their lobster deviled eggs. Servers here are always great and make good suggestions on what to try. This lead to me trying the Manhattan Fish Chowder. Delicious. They also serve warm sourdough bread with is amazing.

My husband has been to another location before so he was excited to take me here. He and I along with my adult niece were disappointed. I will say, even though the clam chowder was thick like pudding, it had a wonderful flavor and I would do that again. My husband's seabass was fishy tasting and not very good. It was dry. I ordered the parmesan crusted halibut and although it had potential to be great, I found myself taking more lemon out of our water glasses to squeeze onto my fish. They barely put enough of the sauce on there which made my fish dry. My niece got the pasta, it was good but heavy so she was having a hard time finishing it. We got calamari as an appetizer and it was good, not the best, but pretty good. The bread and butter was the star of the show = delicious!!! When making an online reservation I noted that it was my nieces 35 bday so I thought they would do something,but nope, didn't even acknowledge it so we went to the funnelcake house and got something there. Not sure i would really go back since there are plenty of restaurants in the area and it costed us without any cocktails $179.00. Pricey for the non quality and what we got.

The place is very nice. Right on the water. We had an issue with our table leaning but staff allowed us to move. Food was delicious and well prepared. Side note, water is tripled filtered which is nice as the city water doesn't taste nice.

Entered the restaurant waited at the entrance, nobody came. Stepped in, someone saw me but they didn’t react…took a bit until someone came up to offer me a table. (Sat on the terrace) Food was delicious, had the tuna cooked rare. The first waiter a nice young gentleman was very friendly. A lady later came and apologized that she had no time for me (even if the restaurant was empty at 1pm) I then received my wine and my meal which were both great. Nobody asked me how the food was, plate was cleared just when I asked for the bill. Bill came higher than the price in the menu (which was changed as soon as I mentioned) Great location and good food.

First time trying this place and I enjoyed every bit of it. This place has such a relaxing and soothing ambiance. The service was excellent. My server was attentive as she continuously checked up on me. The food did take a little long to come out but the food was good. It wasn’t anything super delicious, but it didn’t taste horrible. FAIR WARNING, you have to pay for parking & sometimes it can be difficult to find parking. If you’re not patient, then you might as well pay for Valet parking.

The service was fantastic. The food was good and we enjoyed hanging out on the patio on a very lovely day.

Absolutely phenomenal food. Halibut was outstanding. Wife had a burger and it was so good as well. Andrew our server was all over it. Met the owner and he was extremely nice and personable. We talked about Florida and he actually had family there. We will certainly be back. 5 Stars!

Despite ordering from the lunch menu, entrees were all over $25, though the quality of the ingredients and the portion sizes were generally well suited to the price. That said, the sweet potato fries were somehow both soggy and burned, giving them an extremely disappointing texture and flavor for an upgraded side. Similarly, the Ahi Tuna sandwich was very poorly prepared, with the cut off tuna completely oversized for the bun and the stack of toppings - onions, slaw, and tomatoes - giving it an extremely messy bite as everything slipped out of the buns. The slaw and condiments were tasty, but they heavily overpowered the ahi tuna, which should've been the star of the show with its fantastic ruby sear. The real highlight of the meal was the complimentary sourdough bread - freshly baked, crispy/chewy crust, and soft/spongey crumb - which perfectly complimented a bowl of their Clam Chowder. The chowder itself was a massive bowl, tons of large clam chunks, and a perfectly balanced set of flavors: creamy, a perfect amount of salt, and a nice garlic undertone. Service was attentive throughout, though they wouldn't have to come by so often if they used less ice in their soft drinks - I regularly got 3-4 sips out of a full glass of diet coke because it was 80% ice. Despite being quite empty when I went (late lunch, ~2pm), it was still quite noisy due to some boisterous families letting their kids run around and the adults seemingly deciding they wanted to sing along to the music. There was also an odd person seemingly taking photos of patrons (based on the DSLR camera and shutter/flashes) who, based on their attire and the how they moved around, seemed to be an employee? Overall quite odd. While I'll likely go here again with family or friends on a special occasion, the prices are way too high - especially for a lunch menu - for me to consider going here on a random lunch again.

I came here with my family of four for this past Thanksgiving day around 12pm . We had zero expectations considering it was a holiday and we work in hospitality, but I was pleasantly surprised from my excellent service , ambiance , food , and over all experience. We were promptly sat outside to enjoy the gorgeous weather with a beautiful non obstructive view of the Long Beach Pier . James was our server/bartender. I say that because he was doing both during our visit . He made me a delicious Expresso Martini and recommended the extra shot of baileys( which I loved.) We ordered crab cakes, ceaser salad and the seafood pasta which we enjoyed everything , . Our kids ordered off the kids menu burger and pasta . They are both pick eaters but both seemed to enjoy their meal as well. I can't speak highly enough of James service . He was so attentive , helpful , engaging , and over all amazing in every way . We felt a piece of home away from home on the holiday . As family , nothing means more! Thank you James we'll be back soon!

The server and host were great for the record. But... that was one of the worst meals ive ever had. The wonton tuna nachos had stale wonton, too much sauce and not fresh tuna. The actual ahi tuna entree had gone bad. The French fries were old and cold. The only thing "fresh" was the chowder and it was so thin that it was basically milk and tasted awful. The old fashioned was good though! Seriously if this is their baseline im not sure how they are open. Buyer beware. Solid ambiance though

I'd say that a three star rating was pretty accurate. First, we arrived a little after 6 and were able to get a table right away. That kind of says something, though. Our waiter was amazing. I can't have alcohol due to health reasons and medications, so I ordered a Shirley Temple, he brought me another without me having to ask. That was awesome. My friend ordered a Mai Tai. Boy do I miss a cocktail! The drinks were delicious! At least mine was. Our bread and food pretty much all came out at the same time, BUT it was super hot which is a plus. This is now the part where I have to be a bit negative. The food was just ok. I remember how delicious this food was so many years ago. My friend got the Hawaiian Fish and it wasn't very flavorful. His clam chowder was good, but for the amount compared to price, not so good. I liked what I had but because my friend's food was mediocre at best, I gave him some of mine. Mine was very filling, but I didn't care for the shrimp. They tasted like the shrimp I'd get in the freezer section of Walmart. I loved where we were seated, by a huge window with amazing views of the Queen herself, by queen I mean Mary of course. I did use the bathroom. It wasn't the cleanest but it wasn't dirty either. The floor was wet and yucky and there were tissues all over the floor because the trash was full. After dinner we had a lovely walk on the pier.

Stopped in for happy hour (Crabby Hour) twice during our Long Beach vacation. Seated ourselves at the bar to a lukewarm reception both times by the same male bartender. He doesn't act very excited to have customers, even though the bar is empty. Fortunately the first visit he handed us off to lovely Natalie, who took great care of us from there. I started with the happy hour Mai Tai, a fantastic $6 pour that I would order over and over again. Husband had the $6 happy hour margarita, which was fine but actually too strong for him! Funny I never have that problem. We wanted to try a variety of appetizers and with Natalie's guidance, ordered one of almost everything on the happy hour menu. The soup sampler with a cup of red fish and a cup of white clam, the chowder sampler was a great value at $6. The soups were really yummy too, and husband ordered them again on our second visit. We tried the deviled eggs $6, a serving of four half eggs, deviled with a little lobster mixed in. They were tasty but not special. No complaints but didn't warrant ordering a second time. Next up was the jalapeno poppers, also $6. Bacon wrapped, creamy inside, grill marks and a balsamic drizzle, these were perfect poppers in every traditional way. We ordered the steamed clams and mussels, a very large $10 bowl of shellfish with a very boring broth. We ate the bivalves and toast points but weren't impressed. We wanted to try the "real crab" California roll, and it was very good and also only $10. I have paid $25 for similar rolls! Again, nice but not special. My favorite dish, the one I would order again and again was the shrimply tacos. For $9 this dish is fantastic, with three big shrimp in each of two tacos, Chipotle mayo and mango salsa with some cabbage blend underneath. Loved loved loved these tacos, and ordered them the next time as well. I was especially impressed with the quality corn tortillas and their proper preparation, they held up beautifully under the weight of these well-dressed tacos. On our second visit, male bartender was our server and we got through the meal, but often had to hunt him down because he didn't check in with us often. This time the only new addition was the jerk chicken wings. Wowza, what a rich and flavorful sauce on these wings. Hot but deeply savory with almost a coffee richness or mole kind of spice. A surprise for a seafood place this dish was excellent. A good portion, at least seven meaty wings for $9. I would prefer them crispier, but they were devoured either way. I know Gladstones gets a bad rap for being touristy, but these were great offerings at their weekday HH till 7. See you there, next time!

I have been to this location a few times and have always been satisfied with the quality of the food, the ambience and the service. I live only 15 minutes from the Malibu location.

Although Gladstones (Long Beach) has many flaws, I had a very pleasant experience. The ocean view is gorgeous; the complimentary sourdough bread is phenomenal; and the Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Linguine ($34.95) is surprisingly generous with its plump, fresh seafood. [The Good] The Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Linguine is superb! This pasta tastes generous and rich. Every bite was filled with lobster and/or crab. The shrimp was very fresh, large and plump. And this bouncy pasta's gentle, savory sauce had a pleasant aftertaste of fresh lobster. It was very delightful. Next, the complimentary Sourdough Bread is so tasty! It's very fresh. And I loved its thin crisp crust and fluffy insides. The Sourdough Bread taste shines very brightly. Accompanied by some salted butter, the flavor just happily bursts forward. Yum! In addition, the Hot Fudge Sundae ($8) is definitely worth your money! It's humongous! It can easily be shared between four people. This Hot Fudge Sundae comes with many scoops of fresh vanilla bean ice cream, whip cream, delectable nuts, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Lastly, Gladstones (Long Beach) contains a beautiful ambiance. The view is amazing. Also, most decor is shiny and captivating. It's a very beautiful location inside and outside. [The Average] First, Staff is helpful and charming. However, staff appeared to be stretched thin. My group and I did not see our server much. And it was difficult to waive anyone down at times. Fortunately, all the food arrived around 21 minutes. Next, Gladstones (Long Beach) is partially dirty. The floors are well-swept and most tables are shiny; however, I found bread crumbs everywhere. For example, when I was seated, my table and chair still had crumbs. The older chairs even had old dusty crumb bits just lingering around its crevices. [The Bad] I do not recommend the Boston Clam Chowder ($12.95) and Crispy Calamari ($18.95). The Boston Clam Chowder tastes cheap. I barely found any clams. Prepackaged Grocery Store Clam Chowder has triple the portions of clams than Gladstones. I appreciated that the Boston Clam Chowder is thick, creamy, and well-seasoned; however, it's definitely not award winning nor special. In addition, the Crispy Calamari is very average for its expensive price. The amount is well-portioned, but Gladstones (Long Beach) uses very tiny, thinly cut squid. This ridiculously small calamari causes its tasty, dry breading to be its main flavor. Thankfully, the House Cocktail Sauce and Chipotle Mayo added that much needed moisture to such a poor appetizer. Then, there's the poor maintenance of the cups and menus. It feels like Gladstones (Long Beach) is penny pinching. For example, my water cup had a cracked piece on its lip. The cup also had a tiny cracked hole on its side which caused water to perpetually drip out onto the table. Staff only noticed the puddle of water until I brought it to their attention. The menus look old, worn down, and cracked. And the cloth napkins and plates appeared somewhat eroded and old. [Conclusion] Despite the many problems at Gladstones (Long Beach), I found myself pleasantly surprised. Gladstones (Long Beach) definitely has problems, but there's genuine hidden potential. The lovely ambiance; complimentary fresh sourdough bread; and generous Lobster, Shrimp and Crab Linguine ($34.95) were truly extraordinary. I left Gladstones (Long Beach) with a cheerful memory. 3.5 out of 5

Came in for dinner on Monday evening just before the sunset. The patio was rather full and it was hot out, so I opted to sit inside. I thought it was going to be good especially with how busy the patio was and it being right on the water. Boy was I wrong. When I first sat down, I noticed that there was still a dirty napkin that the last patrons left underneath the table. I didn't really mind it because I was alone. However, the napkin and utensils they gave me had a stain. Because it was only on the napkin, I let it go. I ordered a drink from the bar, and found that it wasn't cleaned properly... there were still lip marks on the glass. That was just foul. It took a long while for my server to come over, and take my order. They must have been extremely short staffed because my server was serving the entire section I was sitting in, and there were a good number of tables. He really did his best so I was really patient, and was also in no rush. I ordered the macadamia nuts crusted mahi mahi, and my server said it was supposed to be really good. I was thoroughly disappointed. The crust had zero taste, the actual mahi mahi was overcooked because it was dry and hard, and also lacked the normal subtle sweetness mahi mahi usually has. It was accompanied by some greens which were obviously not fresh but previously frozen then steamed, and mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes were stiff and kind of cold. The tahini sauce that came with the dish just tasted like a creamy butter sauce? There was nothing special about this dish. The sourdough bread was pretty good! Honestly much better than my entree so I ate half of it. I had the brown sugar old fashioned (made with Makers) which just tasted like a regular, but slightly watered down, old fashioned. I was ready to call it a night and skip dessert to find it elsewhere because the food was so subpar. But my server offered a comp dessert because I was waiting for so long all night. The crème brûlée was easily the best thing I had that evening. I was grateful for the offer and it definitely made up for the awful entree.

It was short coming with the food and menu options. The service was perfect and extremely appreciated. I had order Thai calamari, Spinach dip, Fish Tacos, and the Linguine. Orders were to ones approval. Everything arrived to the indoor table at a reasonable time and it was a nice night was coming to a respectful end. The waiter is what grabbed and enlightened the experience. The hospitality and humor stole the show and was gradually tipped. Once again, Thanks!

Located in prime real estate in Long Beach... well, that's all that Gladstones really has going for it. The staff were very welcoming and friendly and attentive on this busy Valentine's evening although the restaurant was only about 80% full. All the delivered dishes, although having fancy ingredients, had the feel of a homemade potluck, which really made me cringe ($18 for lobster deviled eggs that tasted like Sriracha was a big miss). Would return here for lunch on a desperate day, but I would suggest staying on the outside of the restaurant for the amazing views. Sorry!

The seafood is crazy good ‼ The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is nice! The fresh seafood was all available, and it was all very tasty The view outside from the restaurant is amazing and very relaxing

It was 3pm and a beautiful day out so thought we would be have a light lunch on the patio. Not the case, it was the dinner menu only and getting sat was a bit of a task, table we were being sat at was not cleaned off nor the cushions and completely all sun, no shade, no umbrella. I asked for another table. So dinner menu it was... Nothing under appetizers caught my eye so went with a shrimp, lobster and crab linguine, it was good but something was missing...took 75% of my dish home. I did start of with a descent Caesar salad. My friends had fish and chips and fish tacos. Fish and chips were nice and flaky very good. And tacos, they were good, didn't love all the mango salsa a lot of toppings. Service was alil off, server wasn't very intuitive to our needs. Price $$$$

My family and I usually come here when we visit LbC . We came for The Weeknd to celebrate my mom birthday we went bar hopping this time so gladstones was on of our stops . I'm glad it was , we sat in bar area which we love since the view is nice and we get a fresh breeze sitting out there we ordered ultra , angry orchard, adios & Paloma . Out of all the bars we went to they had the best Paloma and adios . Alex was our server / bartender he was super nice and patient . He definitely knows how to make some tasty drinks . Considering he was super busy he was amazing he was on it and we loved that . I love coming across amazing people who take pride in making sure they get their job done and treat guest with a great attitude. Thank you

We had the poke nachos and the jerk chicken wings, food was just ok, nothing to write home about. I just remember this place being amazing and trust I would not go again. The nachos were very sweet and the chips were greasy. The wings were tasteless. We also had clam chowder which was actually good, came out quickly Our serve Natalie got lost several times and we had to ask for someone to find her 2x's We also had a side car and a margarita, Just mediocre....

Fresh, juicy lobster. The dish was cooked perfectly. The restaurant was not busy which I loved. Nice spacious restaurant with a great view.

We came as soon as they opened for lunch. The ambiance was beautiful as we sat outside on their scenic outdoor dining area Our service was incredible, I asked for a certain way of making a dish and Dillan I believe, accommodated us nicely. Our food came out speedy and everything tasted and looked appealing. We will be returning for dinner one of these days for a nice romantic night out.

Happy Hour is until 7p Mon-Fri. Valet parking in the front I think I paid $8 after validation ($2 off). Nearby parking I believe was like $3-$6. Service was excellent but we sat by the bar to get the happy hour deal. We had Steamed Clams & Muscles w/ cheesy garlic bread (bland), burger (1 patty no fixings) w/ fries and shrimp tacos. For a Wednesday night it was quite busy but there was a party going on in the venue at that time. Jenn the bartender was very attentive and nice.

Literally one of the best restaurants in Long Beach. The service is amazing and food is fresh and savory. Thank you to Alejandro and Scott for their hospitality!!! Highly recommend

We stopped in to grab a quick drink, and the service right from the start was great. Our server was attentive, friendly, and very prompt with both timing and communication, which made the visit smooth and pleasant. We decided to try their signature Bloody Mary, which was pretty good overall -- nicely balanced in flavor with a solid mix of spices and garnish. It didn't seem particularly strong, but the taste was enjoyable and refreshing. The atmosphere was relaxed, and it felt like a nice spot to unwind for a bit. Even though we only stayed for drinks, the experience left a good impression thanks to the quick service and comfortable vibe

Outdoor seating was really nice with the view of the lighthouse and water. Service was great! Jennifer was quick and attended to us throughout our meal there. Food was just awful. The black ended fish tacos was so bland and sweet. The salsa tasted like store bought salsa. The salmon Caesar salad wasn't all that great and the salmon wasn't really blackened. Complimentary sourdough bread was good. Overall we would probably skip going to Gladstone's next time. The food quality just wasn't worth it.

Tyler was very sweet. I live right by the Pike so me and my husband wanted something walking distance & we were craving seafood. I'm obsessed with clam chowder but I don't eat pork so I constantly have to call around to figure out if I can eat it or not. I called ahead, hostess was sweet, she checked with the kitchen and I was in luck! The clam chowder doesn't include bacon. We walked over, was able to grab a seat pretty quickly (arrived at 8:45), requested a seat on the patio, & got sat pretty quickly. Look, it's not a 5 star place by any means...but for the location, the view, the price, & the quality of food it's a solid place to consider. The table wobbled a little but the view was gorgeous, the heating lamps worked & Tyler was very sweet and attentive. He was an amazing server, very kind and treated us as if we were his first table of the night vs his last. If you take the place for what it is you going to love it. We ordered the deviled eggs, me and the hubby loved it. It's a fun spin on the original and we'd order them again. The star was the clam chowder. It was creamy, hot and a good portion. It was really worth it. For $12.95 it's seriously a steal nowadays. All in all we had a great date. Gladstones delivered on what we were looking for. Hot seafood at a fair price. We'll be back for sure.

The lunch menu was a little plain for my taste, I wish we had more options but the food and drinks we ordered were pretty decent. The service was really slow and at times during our lunch we felt like we were bothering our server when she would pass by and we asked for water or drink refills. We sat on the patio so the view was amazing. I ordered the lobster Mac and cheese and the jerk chicken wings. I really loved the lobster Mac very flavorful and lots of lobster but the jerk wings were brought out cold and lacked flavor.

Place lived up to the hype, both service and food were excellent. The lobster deviled eggs were exceptionally good, sea bass cooked perfect, shrimp and crab salad was delicious, views and service were impeccable

We came here for a quick dinner prior to seeing Book of Mormon. I had the ahi and my mom had the salmon with 2 sides. The ahi was cooked medium rare and didn't taste overcooked. It came with bok choy, tomatoes, mushrooms, and rice with a teriyaki glaze. I liked the sauce and it paired well with the mushrooms. The best part of the meal was the sourdough bread - so good that we took it home! We didn't have dessert or drinks so can't comment there. Service was friendly and fast, which we appreciated as we didn't want to be late for our 7:30 pm show. Easy to make a reservation via Open Table and a quick uber/lyft ride from our hotel.

Fish and chips were on point but the California rolls we're kinda plane. Service was nice btw. The area had a nice view of the beach as well :D.

Hard to beat the views. We sat at the outside patio on a perfect late summer(ish) night. The service was extremely polite and helpful, but a bit slow when trying to check out. We ordered the blackened sea bass and caper butter swordfish, both were awesome! Can't sleep on the complimentary fresh baked bread while waiting for our meal.

Everything the food beer all of it was trash I can't believe you charge money for this.

First time here and it was good. Portions are huge and the seafood ratio is great for what they charge. Pasta was delicious and very well seasoned.. perhaps a little too over cooked. At some point my plate felt like a mush of noodles. Service felt rushed and not quite welcoming. Our server Jenifer was helpful but at the same time not so much. Maybe it was close to her end of shift however we were not so impressed. The views are great! You can see people strolling on the harbor. The had the most tasteful coconut shrimp ! Def. Recommend that! Their cocktails are more sugar than alcohol. I don't think the ratios are correct. We had some beers as strawberry lemonade.

All of our dishes were very delicious, it was difficult to just choose one dinner, but we'll be back to try more. The service was very good, even considering I was part of a large party. Every visit to Gladstones has been very pleasant. Nothing but delicious meals, very good service and a casual comfortable oceanfront dining experience. There is velvet parking or if you don't mind walking a short distance, there's a huge parking structure.

This place seems promising. Great atmosphere ...and complimentary sourdough bread! Yum! Hubby ordered the lobster sandwich (32.00) dollars and I ordered the queen mary way salad with crab and shrimp. (30.00) Sounded so good. My salad came out first and I was a little disappointed. It was very small for a 30.00 dollar salad. It did think it was good but not 30.00 dollars good. The the hubby gets his lobster sandwich. And all I can say is what. A. Scam. You know those crab salad mixes you get at Aldi or Walmart? This was exactly what he got. How deceiving. I don't think there was any lobster in the mix. Looked that imitation crab to me. You be the judge from the picture. Just a mayo, and celery blob of junk for 32.00 dollars. Just by this sandwich we will never come back here again. The audacity. Even the menu description was misleading. Just terrible.

New guest walk-in. Great outdoor resort vibes! Music was live and appropriate for the atmosphere. Weather was beautiful which made the location perfect for an afternoon of loungy SoCal relaxin, libations and great food! The best jerk chicken wings we've ever had. Very well done and flavorful. The bread they also provide is top notch. The specialty drinks are tasty and pack a decent punch. Sat at the patio bar. James attended us and was a great asset. We look forward to returning!

Gladstones is conveniently located near the convention center, many hotels, and the pier. I made a reservation for my small team weeks ago, even though it wasn't needed. We arrived early and were immediately seated. For appetizers, we had the California Roll and Artichoke and Spinach dip. Both were lovely. Everyone had a variety of fish for dinner such as tuna, mahi, sea bass, and more. Everyone seemed to be pleased. I ordered the blackened Hawaiian mahi and paired it with vegetables and rice. My meal was pretty flavorless but the fact that the fish was fresh made up for it a bit. If you sit outside, you can have a lovely view of the water.

this place is on the ocean beautiful view really good drinks amazing service by tyler I recommend the fish taco and the fish and chips and there were amazing. Thank you so much.

I'd like to start by saying that I've loved this restaurant for over a decade, which is why today's experience was especially disappointing. I truly hope this feedback can help this location improve. When we arrived and asked for a table for two, we were taken to a booth that had not been cleaned. There were crumbs on the table with food smeared on the seats and children's handprints on the window. I informed the hostess, who asked if I wanted the table cleaned or to be moved. I chose to be moved, but she acted as if she couldn't seat us at any of the other empty booths nearby. Shortly after, another group was seated at the same dirty table and ended up leaving the restaurant altogether. Despite that, we decided to stay and treat it as a one off experience. We ordered the fish with two sides. The vegetables served were nearly inedible because it was an entire broccoli stock that typically isn't served. When I took out my knife to cut it, I noticed my silverware was dirty, with dried food still on it. We usually enjoy the caper butter sauce, but this time it was noticeably different. Very thin and overwhelmingly lemony, which unfortunately ruined the dish. On the bright side the calamari was excellent, and our server was kind throughout. What ultimately led us to leave early was the overwhelming smell in the restaurant. There was a strong restroom odor permeating the dining area, masked by an overly sweet cleaner that resembled a hospital or swap meet. It was all we could smell from our table. When I visited the women's restroom, it was in bad shape. The space had a very strong like the menstrual bins needed to be dumped masked by a cleaning solution. When we asked for the check, our half-eaten plates were cleared without any inquiry about how the meal was. I suspect our server knew the answer and didn't want to ask. I'm only writing to share how disappointing this visit was. Not just because of one issue, but due to multiple problems that added up. I hope you take this feedback to heart and use it to improve the experience for your future guests.

Stopped by for a drink and some food to share as we were taking a break from walking around. It was nice to sit outside and look out at the water. The Queen Mary drink was tasty and fun. We also got the spicy tuna roll which was okay because the rice texture wasn't as soft, but the crab bisque was delicious and the oysters were good. I wouldn't get the coconut shrimp next time, but I would get the chicken Caesar salad again as it's classic.

I can't believe restaurants like this exist. The food is laughably bad - the Chilean sea bass was overcooked to the point it tasted like a bad tilapia. The ahi nachos had basically the most frozen flavorless tuna and was 95% wonton chip. Even the French fries were soggy. The oysters we got were good, probably because they didn't have to be cooked. One star was given for the lovely view and decent service. But literally McDonald's fish fillet is better seafood. Don't come here unless you hate food.

I used to come to Gladstone's when I lived in LB for oysters and was finally in the area. My partner and I went in for oysters and were seated immediately. Our waitress was odd, she only spoke to me. At first we ordered half dozen oysters and they were so good, we ordered another half. When we got this second order, we saw some oysters were so tiny, with nothing really there but she was able to correct that for us and we appreciated that. The bread is always good.

TL;DR: Better than expected but next time, just going to come for the drinks and the spinach artichoke dip Ordered: - Table bread (free 3/5): the free bread is nice to tide us over while we were waiting for our entrees to show up (further details below) - Spinach Artichoke dip (5/5): wow, this was so good we practically licked up the bowl. So good especially because it was hot - Parm crusted sea bass (3.5/5): flaky but dry fish; boring veg; very pricey for what you get - Clam chowder (3/5): cold to the point it had a film on top - Lobster Mac (4/5): really good flavor but didn't get many pieces of actual lobster. Love the crunch on top from the panko bread crumbs The servers themselves were all very nice and attentive - always refilling drinks and getting multiple rounds started quickly. Unfortunately, it seemed like our order was either lost or delivered to another table because we waited at least 45 minutes for our entrees In that time, we devoured the rest of the table bread and although not our favorite, it really saved us Next time, we'll be back for drinks and apps and skip the high-priced low-value entree dishes

Went for Happy Hour and it's great that they offer it inside and outside. Drink wise AVOID ordering your favorites because you're likely to be disappointed. My friend's Old Fashioned was made with bourbon, bitters and water! Not simple syrup. The house margarita was equally disappointing. Food wise we were delighted to see deviled eggs with lobster but alas it was fake crab! Really? Just advertise them as such! Other appetizers we tried were the bacon wrapped peppers and the sushi on Happy Hour. They were decent but we won't be back.

Really nice to eat outside on a very nice day. The Boston Clam Chowder was very good. The service was prompt, though the outside tables need a cover or something. I enjoyed the ambiance more than the food tbh.

We had a really awesome experience at Gladstones in Long Beach. Our food came out relatively quick, and was really good. The seafood was super fresh; I recommend getting the: - Fish & chips - Calamari - Crab cakes - Salmon Tacos Service was also amazing. Our waiter Mendel was so kind and attentive. We really liked his energy! The restaurant also had great views overlooking the water.

Decent place in Long Beach at the Pike near the aquarium. This place is HUGE and has TONS of seating which is nice but overall the food is just ok, nothing special. They specialize in seafood so lots of grilled fish and other seafood options. Apparently the clam chowder is award winning...it tasted pretty good but a tad bit heavy on the cream side. Everything else was just ok...

Sorry guys live the drinks ambience and even service but food seems to go down hill or severe cut in quantity. Also change your oyster vendor. Those were a shame. So tiny. Add more fish to the tacos. 1/4 lb for three tacos don't cut it. BUT BUT as usual the CLAM CHOWDER WINS!

Gladstone's wasn't a bad pick to eat. They weren't busy on a Friday night but it had a great location. Views of Queen Mary, the Lighthouse and a beautiful sunset to set the mood for my husband and I. We ate outside because how often do we get those views at home? I got the halibut. It was great. It reminded me of the parmesean crusted chicken at BJs, which I love. Halibut does taste like chicken. The fish was a thick meaty fish, but I feel like I didn't get the veggies and mash to match. However, it was all pretty good. My husband got the burger and fries. His fries were not crisp so he sent them back. The waiter was great and checked on us frequently. We were celebrating our anniversary and they treated us to a dessert. We got the creme brulee. They put a lot of sugar on top so my husband hated it but the custard below was delicious!

Server was good. He brought a small loaf of freshly baked sourdough bread which was delicious. We shared a Cesar salad and a three piece fish and chips. The fish was good but on the small side. Mostly batter in my opinion.

Gladstones or Sadstones? The only stones I'm glad about are my kidney stones because they're taking my mind off of the "meal" I just forcefed myself. You know rice, right? Pretty basic. Hard to screw up. Well it came in a calcified mound reminiscent of the texture of seashells I just petted at the aquarium. My seafood (mind you: we're adjacent to the water) tasted like they had it shipped from Asia. But via camel across the Gobi desert--no fridge involved. The bright side; I feel good...because I meal's over and I am leaving.

Worst service ever. Food is okay but it took 1.5 hours for our food to be served. We came in as a family of 5. The orders of each member were served at the same time except for 1. They said they dropped the plate in the kitchen so they have to make a new one. Surprisingly, the order came out in less than 10minutes so that leaves us to question why it took them 1.5 hours to make our food when they can do it in only 10minutes. Also, I ordered Gladstone rice on the side and they gave me mashed potato. We tried to catch our server's attention coz we also needed a refill of Lemonade but nobody came to check on us. I finished my food already (except for the mashed potato) by the time we caught her attention so she just apologized. Server said she will bring me the rice order but it never came. Never coming back to this restaurant.

Service was fantastic. When we arrived we were seated promptly and greeted by our server. We sat outside and had a great view of the water. I had the Queensway salad and it was so tasty and filling. Our server was on top of it too! He was constantly refilling our drinks when empty and making sure we were satisfied. Great experience here and would definitely recommend it !

Came to eat here after going to the aquarium for Father's Day. Our waitress was honestly doing her best as it looked like she was one of very few working the tables outside for such a large crowd. We made a reservation that we arrived 20 mins early for to make sure they could accommodate us with a stroller. The hostess told us it wouldn't be a problem and to give them about 5 mins to fix a table for us. We were ended up waiting the entire 20 mins till our actual reservation time. Fine. It was pretty packed. We get sat in the middle of all the commotion that it was actually difficult to set up our 5 month old in the stroller. We made it work. Fine. We sat for an ADDITIONAL 30 MINS simply waiting for water and an appetizer (spinach dip - which would have actually been pretty good if it wasn't so cold when we finally got it). This is when we started to not feel so "fine", but we tried to brush it off and continue enjoying our time. Once we finally got our appetizer and drinks, we ordered our food quickly since we didn't know when our waitress would be able to come back again. We ordered 2 clam chowders, a small Caesar salad, and one other dish I can't remember. Our clam chowders came out (super cold) in small unenthusiastic plain white bowls. Maybe this was our bad for assuming it would come in a bread bowl since the people next to us had that, but I wish they would have told us that we needed to specify this, but ok whatever. The small salad and the other order we had NEVER came out. We got tired of waiting for everything at that point that I nervously just told our waitress to cancel them. She got visibly upset and started borderline arguing with me that the only reason our food didn't come out was because we weren't going to eat everything at the same time? I'm sorry, but last time I checked we were not at a 3 course meal type of restaurant. It was a small salad for god sake. After a lot of back and forth and her telling me that she didn't understand she finally just responded with "so you don't want the food because you're full?" And I agreed just to not continue feeling uncomfortable since we were sat in the middle of everyone and people were starting to stare. Even though I said more than once that everything was just taking too long. Like I said, it was really busy. So many people out that day so I can understand how overwhelming it must have been tending so many tables alone, but that's not our fault. That's the restaurant's fault for not hiring enough staff to cover such a large crowd and expecting only a small group of workers to manage everything by themselves. It's honestly shameful. Thankfully we weren't charged for the food we didn't get and we were too embarrassed to even ask for a box for any left overs we had so we just payed, tipped, and left. This is just in regard to taking our baby here: Not very kid friendly. Our baby is in the pterodactyl phase where he loves screeching to hear his own voice. As parents we obviously think it's adorable LOL but others didn't really think so based off the amount of glares we kept getting, but we did get the occasional smile from those who understood. We tried asking to get sat somewhere where we would be out of the way, but I guess there really isn't a good option for that. We thought since there was an outdoor patio it would be ok, but not really. Oh well. Never coming back.

The restaurant was extremely busy with orders so everything took a very long time. The food itself was not too bad but extremely filling, a little too filling for my tastes. The rice with the coconut shrimp was extremely plain and old tasting. We were outdoors so the view was nice. If we came at a less busy time I probably would've had a slightly better experience but otherwise it's not my kind of place to eat.