MVP's grill & Patio

The burgers here are top tier. They are very flavorful every time I come here. My go-to is the Shaq burger. Yes! It is a really big burger and no I do not finish it. I usually cut it in half and share with my husband. I really like all the toppings they put on this burger. No other burger on the menu tastes like the Shaq burger. I wish they had a Shaq Jr just so I can have a smaller version. Oh and they give soooo many fries. If you’re a fries person then you’ll like this place. I always get the half fries and it comes with sooo many. I need a 1/3 of fries option lol. The overall takeaway, They give you a lot of food and the burgers are delicious and flavorful. Easy 5 stars ⭐️

The burgers and sandwiches are excellent but pricey. Worth it if you're treating yourself or someone else though. My only knock is that the fries were cooked too long and were hard. Maybe we just got an off batch. Service was friendly. It took a while for the food to come out but it's to be expected when everything is made to order. The place has a nice sports motif and two big screen TVs playing games. Definitely a spot to revisit.

I utilized Uber Eats to order the George Forman burger, but it arrived soggy paid $29.25. After requesting a fix in person, the second burger was acceptable. However, I have decided not to order from this place again and would not recommend it. Despite their efforts to rectify the situation and the kind gesture of offering a drink, I remain unsatisfied. The onion rings were decent the second time around, but they were overly salty.

It’s a cool laid-back sports style type burger joint. I like the concept of all the burgers being named after different players in different sports. I personally enjoyed the Mike Tyson burger. It’s pretty good came with double patty, meat, spicy pepper, pastrami, and some cheese on the line I give it a 4 to 5 just because I think it is a little pricey, but other than that, it’s pretty good

Gole (4th&Temple-LBC) is a VERY unpleasant employee! We got a cold vibe from him even when we 1st entered. The young lady with long brown hair was very friendly and pleasant after she pleasantly spoke I spoke to her, then him and he just gave a death stare, I spoke again, and he THEN forced a real dry "hi," which looked like thru gritted teeth! THEN he slammed the tip jar down on the counter smack in front of hubs face! As if to menacingly strong arm a tip. I didn't even want him cooking hubs food! Had it been MY food, I would have canceled and left! Sure enough, I glanced in the back to see if he was cooking with his terrible energy, and I saw him cough toward the grill mouth open!!! We come here often enough, and USUALLY ALL of the employees are SUPER friendly, and we do tip. His energy gave racist vibes and was VERY off putting so no tip.

Flavorful. Inviting. Unpretentious. These are the first three words that come to mind when I think of my experience at MVP Grill & Patio on 4th Street in Long Beach, CA. I would like to start by saying, when considering your dining options, anyone in the LBC knows that the list for potential places to eat is nearly endless and as a restaurateur on the opposite side of the transaction, one could imagine that it's especially competitive. In my opinion, this is where passion, pride of ownership and commitment to customer satisfaction dictate whether you succeed or fail. The owner, David Aguilera, exemplifies all of these qualities and it’s always a treat to be dining in when David is working, or his brother, Andrew, for that matter. They are personable, humorous and really put the dedication to their craft on display whenever possible. From time to time, when my girlfriend and I branch out and find a new place to eat for the first time, our experiences aren't always memorable. Or at least, if they are, they can be for the wrong reasons. Those reasons might include an unfriendly host taking our order, an unrealistic delay in receiving our food or simply the food just doesn’t taste good. In fact, I believe a person can taste the difference between an apathetic cook that prepared a meal with no love in it compared to a passionate cook that prepared a meal with heart and soul. I have found the latter to be the case in every bite that I took at MVP Grill & Patio on 4th Street. I really enjoy the ambiance here. Seeing as the name is MVP’s Grill & Patio, you’ll find no shortage of sports fans here. I love the artwork of various influential sports figures on the walls along with the fun menu items that are cleverly named after different athletes. If you’re just wanting to stay out of the heat and dine inside, there are plenty of screens to gaze at while you eat or if you’re in the mood for dining outside on their covered patio (my favorite) that’s also a preferred option. Whether it's a business luncheon, a cool spot to hangout with your buddies or even to have a casual date night, MVP’s caters to all the above. One of my go-to sandwiches has to be the “Michael Jordan” which is a cajun chicken breast sandwich topped with red onion, lettuce, tomato and a swirl of basil pesto served between two slices of fresh sourdough bread. I am a stickler when it comes to chicken. Nothing ruins a meal like biting into squishy or fatty chicken and I am pleased to say that the chicken breast served at MVP’s is cooked thoroughly and crisp with each bite. Additionally, all of the sandwiches are served with fries and, as an upgrade, you can have cajun fries (worth it!). The fries are made fresh for every order and have the perfect ratio of crunch and softness to them. Another honorable mention, when I’m in the mood for a burger, has to be the “George Foreman III” (pictured below). While this may appear to be your standard bacon & cheese burger, it is anything but! The house cajun dressing really “makes” it, quite honestly. The burger itself has as much flavor as anyone could ask for with just the right proportion of each ingredient and the serving size is just right. As always, no sandwich is complete without the fries (cajun, in my case!) Recently, while enjoying my “Michael Jordan” chicken sandwich, David sat down with me and discussed some of the origins of MVP’s Grill & Patio on 4th Street. MVP’s started as a humble establishment owned and operated by David’s uncle and quickly became a Long Beach staple. After learning the business for a number of years and paying close attention to detail along the way, David has since taken the reins himself and brought along new ideas with him in the short time that the restaurant has been under his control (1+ years so far). As ambitious as I believe David to be, I am optimistic to see what new additions await MVP’s Grill & Patio in the future. MVP’s Grill & Patio hits a homerun! Now the ball is in your court. They’ll supply the good food and good vibes. Just don’t forget to bring your appetite!

Ordered The Ditka with Turkey and Swiss on squaw bread. Lettuce tomatoes, cucumber, and one of my favorite toppings sprouts. I have them add Bacon and raw onions. Always fresh and tasty. Not heavy at all. Always hits the spot.

The food here is amazing. I've had several dishes here. The only reason I give atmosphere a low star is because I went to the one on redondo and tenth, and there's only outside seating.

Great service, clean location, terrific sandwiches I highly recommend the place. My sandwiche and my husband order was served to us by this very polite service staff.

Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 9/10 Definitely has become one of my favorite spots to go to when I'm in Long Beach! The staff is friendly, the location has a really cool's chill vibe and the bar next door is also a big plus! Everything on the menu is fresh and worth it! My go to is the Leonel Messi Sandwich & Cajun Fries! Trussst me! Good amount of seating for small and midsize groups, as well as parking in the rear of the restaurant. Come check this place out!

I came here with a coworker yesterday since we were working in the area. The wait time wasn't bad and the food came out fresh. The quality of the food is good, only downside is their soda machine is down and their drink selection is pretty limited. Would try them again.

Was across the street at Hug Life Ice Cream Shop & seen this place. Went in, I loved the art decor a lot, plenty of seating, very clean. The menu looked like it had been through A LOT! Aha. I got the Shaq, THE BURGER WAS HUGE! I got the sauce on the side because I'm not big on sauce.. and I also got fries and ranch. I ended up adding mustard to the burger when I got home. The burger was so good! SO GOOD! I usually can't eat a burger without pickles BUT I did and enjoyed it. It was so big I didn't even finish it! I gave half to my mom. The fries were good, the ranch was interesting but still did the trick. The burger place is connected to a bar next time I'll dine in instead of to go. Limited drink options. Definitely recommend.

Ordered a sandwich and the bread was covered in thin, whispy, hair like fibers that I could pull off and out of the bread... called to let them know and they did not apologize did not seem surprised didn't care... and told us to bring it in so they could see it....gross.

Ok guys so my 5 stars are on the sandwich I ate, I had the Sammy Sosa lettuce wrap and man o man it was chicken was hell of juicy what got me was the green Ortega chili they added it just adds a nice flavor to it and then what puts the icing on top was the bacon it just comes in clutch as your chewing your life away at this sandwich, Cajun fries were good but they honestly need to chill on price with fries I mean $8 for fries it's almost as much as the sandwich. I can comment on service or location since sandwich was brought to me to my job, will visit soon to give another review.

Ronaldo Sandwich pretty good, Not very much inside sandwich though, once I got to the edge of the sandwich it was pretty dry with no meat. Fries were fresh. All in all a decent meal but the price is NOT worth it. These prices have gotten ridiculous. 1 Ronaldo Sandwich, 1/2 Fries, 2 ranches for $24 and some change. Not including a drink...

Ordered Ditka with Turkey and Swiss on squaw bread. Lettuce tomatoes, cucumber, and one of my favorite toppings sprouts. I have them add Bacon and raw onions. Always fresh and tasty. Not heavy at all. Always hits the spot. There's room for improvements in the service category.

Absolutely everything about this eatery. I love. The food is phenomenal, the service is simple, straight to the point, and seamless. I've tried several things on their menu and was impressed by every single item I've had. It's a small little hole in the wall. It has access to the main street where you can sit, eat your food, and see everything that's going on. I like it. I recommend this place wholeheartedly and I give it a 10 out of 10 rating.

Too expensive not worth the money But if you are really hungry it will do Very convenient if you are in the bar having a drink

I ordered a Kobe burger I clearly asked what's so good about the burger paid 25+ for it and they put a hot dog in it instead of bacon... the cook thought I was gay and was prejudice or something lol... worst burger ever will never go back

I don't understand why you would even make this salad. I live 3 blocks away and picked up my order by car, there is no way my salad got ruined in that time. Next time just tell me u don't have what it takes to make a proper or good salad. I also had 2 burgers and fries. The Cajun fries left soo much to be desired.

MVP's has been a "go to" burger spot since they were located down the street from their current location. They also have locations on Redondo and 10th and Stearns near Bellflower Blvd. MVP's burger selection, and selection of other sandwiches and food, has something for everyone. The burgers are big and tasty and the service is quick and easy. The George Foreman can be ordered in a variety of ways and is my favorite. The Tony Gwynn (BLT) is also recommended as is the Harry Caray (club sandwich). Either way you can go wrong. Oh and don't forget the fries, you can order them plain or seasoned. The portion is big and they're always golden and crispy.

Nothing has changed for me. This place is still one of best burger joints in America. It's the choice in bacon, unsure if it's still made in house, but also the sauce. The ingredients are just quality. I didn't eat all day for this burger. I travelled from Vegas to try it again. Trying to find parking is horrible luckily I ubered over. Walked in and no was dinning in but everything was clean. I got the George Foreman V with avacado and bacon. I also ordered Cajun fries. Both were good! The fries are overpriced. I think they could cut down the portion but they have been this ways for years. I will defintely be back.

I'm a little ashamed at myself that I haven't reviewed one of the spots that I hit up when I need some comfort food! Lol! Used to come here all the time when I worked in Long Beach! My go to meal is the Chick Hearn sandwich (gotta represent the Lakers), seasoned fries, and a side of ranch. Such a delicious sandwich! and those fries! MVP is definitely not stingy with the portion size! Cause they hook it up with the fries. And dipping it in the ranch that they provide. Just so delicious. I actually haven't tried any of the burgers yet. But I think that's about to change... soon... Gotta hit up this spot soon! Parking: I've never had an issue finding parking. But I think I've just been lucky. Service: No issues with the service. Always friendly. Will I be back? Oh heck yes! I always get that random MVP's craving. And I love the art work of Kobe and Gianna and all the other MVP's and great sports athletes! I'll see you soon MVP!

Oh my God, you gotta get the Ditka sandwich..ahhhhmazing! Their seasoned french fries dipped in ranch is amazing too!

My Mike Tyson Burger was amazing! A juicy patty to compliment the savory and salty sauce with the sweet cheese and spicy jalapeño. The crispy fries also paired well with the Cajun seasoning. For the price and the ambiance it was definitely worth it. You can expect friendly service when you enter and for anything that you need.

I got the Pete Sampras salad and it was actually really good. Heavy on the dressing in my opinion but if you put some of the salad on the pita bread together is so good.

I'm so disappointed If you know you're closing, refuse service don't half ass your job. I'm 5 months pregnant and craved this last minute. My husband went in @7:19pm, ordered, came out within 20 min. I checked the fries & the other fry wasn't a Cajun. My husband went back inside, they let us keep the original fries & cooked a brand new Cajun batch for us. Love that, thank you. But I get home ready to eat and I cut a piece off for my daughter on the corner and see a chunk of pink chicken breast...dinner ruined. Do better.

Ordered online for the first time. Food was awesome I got a burger. My girl got a sandwich. Fries are bomb GET CAJUN FRIES. Staff is friendly! Definitely coming back. Portions are huge makes prices well worth it.

Small hole in the wall. The burgers were good, but they are very large portion in my opinion.

Great spot for burgers and their Cajun fries!? AMAZING! We ordered the George Foreman and George Forman I. My fiancé LOVED his burger, he wanted to order another one to take home (5 hours away) LOL. Recommend just ordering 1 order of their fries.. it's huge and 1 order is enough for 2 1/2 people! Definitely a hidden gem!

Was craving a burger so came to MVP it was a small place but air conditioned and connected to bar next to it. Patio was kinda small so sat inside. Ambiance was sport related had two TVs inside. Servers were really friendly. I really enjoyed the fresh seasoned fries, the burger combo which was 16$ it was good kinda salty which I didn't mind since I like saltiness, but I know some might not. The size of the burger was pretty big. There was a variety of options might go again to try something new.

Delicious sandwiches! Brought a friend from out of town out to Long Beach just to get a sandwich from here. Definitely a dive. Rating is based on food. Not the furniture or looks of the indoors for sure lol So good! Cutest private patio. I wish we would have gone later in the evening to see the lights give the place ambiance. The j on my reason I didn't give them a 5 star rating is the flies problem. We did have quite a few zooming around our heads while eating despite the mosquito netting.

Great and fast service! Been coming here for many years Ordered the George Foreman 5 with Cajun fries today for lunch and such a great burger just seen these guys have won best burgers in LB for the past 6 years. Such fair prices with these guys to for the huge portions they gave. Man I love this spot recommended you guys come try this spot what a legendary spot.

I love this burger joint, it's definitely a hidden gem in Long Beach. What I love about MVP grill is how great customer service is and of course the good turkey burgers. Also, they are super accomodating to dietary restrictions. For example I can't eat beef and pork, so I always ask the cooks to clean the grill and the utensils before making my food and that's never been an issue. Food quality of the burger is good, but keep in mind if you let it sit for too long the bun will get soggy and it's not the best cold. Also, just to nitpick their seasoned fries could be better. The few times that I have ordered that it's always a disappointment, sort if bland, dry, sometimes not the freshest. The portion size is perfect. I always get the Tiger Woods Burger, seasoned turkey patty on a sesame seed bun with lettuce tomato and cajunaise sauce, it's the perfect meal after an intense workout. Parking isn't great since the diner is right on 4th street but you can often find parking right in front of their store or around the corner. Indoor has a fun classic diner vibe and they have a back patio area too. They are connected to a pool bar next door so you can order you meal and take it next door too. Overall I do love this spot, even with the minor issues it's still on my "Best Places in Long Beach" list!

I'd give it a 4.5 but I can't do fractions. Tyson burger is delicious but super wet and greasy. Every bite feels like a step closer to heart attack - not sure if that's a bad thing though

Never really noticed why this place is called MVP... until I saw the names of all the sport players today on the menu... yes, I'm a huge sports fan as you can tell... This is my second time to MVP but first time to their new location. I was introduced to MVP's grill many years ago when I was a student, and decided to come back since it's fairly close to work (and I was craving for a mean burger). Like the awesome theme, all the burgers and sandwiches here are beyond awesome, packed with protein and flavor. All the burgers live up to their most valuable player names. I opted for the Peyton Manning subbed with sour dough bread. It came with avocados, peppers, pineapples, 1/3 Lb beef, and their delicious secret sauce. Packed with flavor and pure awesomeness. I also got my brother The Shaq... all I know is it's HUGE, like our big monster Shaq. This one is for big meat lovers. To share, I also got the Cajun chili cheese... The fries were well seasoned drowning in the chili meat sauce and cheese. While it is delicious, I think I'll just order a small side of Cajun fries next time. There's parking in the back, but spaces are limited. If you're not eating in, I suggest calling to place your orders. This isn't a fast food joint and took 15 minutes for my orders to be ready. If you're picking up to-go, call in advance. Oh and PS. Men will love this place. For the food, ambiance, and theme.

Mediocre food at outrageous prices. It was only after I ordered that I realized that they didn't include the prices in their menu, presumably because the sticker shock would drive people away. $25 for a burger and onion rings is ridiculous.

Been coming here for years, I don't know how recent it is but a Christiano Ronaldo with non fountain drink and seasoned fries is now $21!!! That's insane, lady at front says prices in yelp is wrong, prices on Postmates is correct...but don't latter charge a little more for delivery and service charges? Food is still good but not the price point. I doubt I'll come back here again on a regular basis.

Annoyed, I use to like this place, but idk if it's bc they have a new cashier or what, but I asked for Cajun fries & clearly they ignored me. Of course I found out after the fact that I was home. Spent $29 & they can't get the order right?! Soggy non Cajun fries isn't what I wanted. Ridiculous. My man asked for a BACON CHEESEBURGER & the cashier just rang him up for a $10 George Foreman burger. If you can go elsewhere or make your own Cajun fries I'd highly suggest it. An air fryer does wonders for fries & just grill your own burgers.

They kick you out because they're closing instead of waiting on their customers to finish their food. Homie was trynna clock out and I get it but we received bad service just so he could rush and leave.

David contacted me to "make it right by comping a meal." Contacted him, haven't heard back yet. Appreciate the offer, more Interested in consistency.

A side of cajun fries is $6.89... let that sink in folks. Just a side order of fries is almost $7 at MVP. My fault for not paying attention before I paid, but y'all just lost a repeat customer

Oh how the mighty have fallen. I used to adore this place, the food was always amazing. Today I placed an order through Grubhub and it was absolutely disgusting. Part of it is the fault of Grubhub, for letting a courier on a freakin bicycle make a delivery that's two miles away. Our boxes were banging into the side of his bike for two miles so of course they came crushed. They also came 30 minutes late. But this next part is 100% the fault of the restaurant. The packaging is the cheapest crap on the market, the absolute most thinnest styrofoam they could find. The lid was literally melted into my cold Cajun cheese fries, which I assume were hot at some point in history. I decided to try the fries anyway, they were flavorless. Just a giant mass of nonsense, I couldn't even pick them apart. The Caesar salad was tiny for what you pay for it, the box was broken, and it didn't even taste good. Next up we have the double cheeseburger combo. The meat was flavorless and the whole thing was just soggy and falling apart and the Cajun fries, as I mentioned earlier, were also flavorless and tasted nothing like Cajun fries. I won't even mention the packaging for that, you can see the photos. We ended up basically throwing it all in the trash. I tried giving my dog a chunk of cheese fries that I managed to separate from the mass, but he didn't seem much interested in them either. I barely ever leave negative reviews, but I couldn't let this go. It was like two hours ago and I'm still annoyed about it. I did end up getting a full refund from Grubhub, but I just really felt the need to warn others.

This review is not about the food, the staff or the service which are all Awesome but... I truly don't understand why I have gone there Numerous Times WAY before their Designated closing time and they are closed. Why post hours if you're not going to adhere to them??? It's Infuriating how many times I have gotten to the door 45 mins before they should be closed and that damn closed sign is in the door. Last night is happened again so they have finally earned this review. Change your hours to reflect your Actual hours of business so we are all on the same page. If that means you close at 7pm then so be it. I mean seriously......How do you run a business like that?????! So Stupid.

horrible food. tasteless and the pastrami was dry... we were there a couple of years ago and it was great... not so good anymore

I wish that they would update their hours on Yelp! It says this place is open until 9pm. I went in today, and they actually close at 6pm I was really looking forward to trying this for the first time.

Our cashier Nick was the best and provided recommendations for us. They have pretty big burgers and I couldn't finish mine. The outdoor patio has a pretty backlit red bench.

The service was good and fast, but the quality of food was terrible.. I do t know how you can charge so much for basic burger... won't be coming back

Always happy when I get my mvp fix, lol!!!! Their food is addictive, and there is plenty of. They have a great variety of choices, and now they added tatter tots to their menu. Panza llena, corazón contento!!!

Always good food at MVPs! Always fresh and the staff is very friendly. Please fix ice machine/bring in bottles waters maybe...

My favorite cheeseburger in Long Beach, Ca. Love the Cajun seasoning they use on both the burger and their fries. Portions are big so bring your appetite.

This little place is up the street from our AirBnB. They serve amazing food! Their burgers are fresh, never frozen. They have salads and sandwiches all with names inspired by athletes but my husband and I are hooked on their dogs! Steve's favorite is the Joe Montana, a grilled hotdog served on a yummy bun with pastrami mayo mustard onions and Swiss cheese. My favorite is the Comiski which simply has mustard relish and onions on it. Another great thing about MVPs is that it's attached to a dive bar so you can go to the bar sit down order a beer and I'll bring your food to you. If you're ever in Long Beach she got a check this place out. Oh and speaking of dogs you can bring yours!

I've been going to this place for decades! Let that sink in for a minute since it was at the OG spot. I was planning on writing a long winded review but it just hurts to much I used to love this place I rated all other burger joins on MVPs. Now it's just a sad there's so much wrong with this place. It's gross grimy over priced and the service is horrible. The make shift patio is so gross they have it boxed in so no air flow and is over run by flies. (sweet decor with your one snowboard) the tables and chairs are absolutely disgusting I felt horrible for my mother in law that had to deal with the conditions. The service ... I don't even know where to start the kid had his air pods in couldn't be bothered to take them out to take our oder then when we asked for straws for our canned sodas his reaction was like we asked to move the plants and stars dude was just rude unhelpful. Also if the out of order sign on your soda fountain is faded, that tells you how long it's been "out of order" with no rush to fix it. I love Long Beach. I bleed it LBC. It so sad that the owners don't care for the quality, service, ambiance and more it's just another grimy wack burger spot that used to be legendary like all the pictures on the wall now it's gross. Not worth the over priced burgers just hit 2nd street.

It may take 2-3 days to finish this masterpiece, but Just DO IT! I've enjoyed every meal I've ordered from here, but everything about this burger is what keeps me coming back!

Food was mediocre and ambience trashy. Should make a system for food pickup knowing how Long Beach parking is such an issue.

The food was spectacular! The prices are low for the huge portions they give as well as the variety, I never doubt I'll be full when eating here. The service was quick and it got my order done very quickly and the cashier was very polite and knew what he was talking about. Online orders work great here as I've done it many times and they never mess the orders up. Overall such a great spot to eat I'd recommend it to anyone!

Excellent customer service, very respectful and generous of customers. Restaurant is highly well takin care of, high maintenance and very professional. Has an A+ from the health department. Great location also fast customer service as well. The food was amazing and delicious, great quality food and everything tasted marvelous. If I had to give it a rating I would give it a solid 11/10 :)