Pike Restaurant & Bar

We were trying to escape the masses exiting The Vans Warped Tour and ducked into this absolutely perfect watering hole. If a sea shanty were a bar, it'd be Pike. The kitschy nautical decor goes all the way to the bathrooms. I loved every inch of it. The back patio was where we decided to land for both visits, but I could spend a couple hours bellied up at that bar. Though we didn't eat there, the food that was being delivered looked and smelled great. Next time I find myself in Long Beach I will be making a stop here.

We brought our dog and sat on the front patio. The bartender/server, Liam, was so attentive and he was on top of every detail. He even brought out water for our dog. We had some really tasty cocktails, the Diver Down and Hula Hooch. Both were great! The fish & chips are the best I've had, as was the clam chowder. The calamari was ok, but the breading was a bit too flaky and it almost all fell off of the rings. The taste was great, though.

absolutely great atmosphere, super friendly staff, and awesome place. i cannot remember who the bartender was on Monday 7/28 around 1pm but he made me feel so welcome and I am extremely extremely grateful for his subtle words of kindness, thank you for really brightening my day. my boyfriend loved the fish and chips very much, these were our favorite onion rings in a while, and the current Of Mice & Melt special was delicious. everything came out soooooo hot and fresh too

Fantastic experience. They are friendly. The fish n chips are delicious. Another great experience at this bar/ restaurant. Fantastic job hiring these nice people (thanks Cole R.). I love amazing customer service. I was here for Friday lunch specials.

This was the highlight of my trip to California this year, best food, service and the bartender was absolutely amazing I hope to go again, the sad part was I wanted stickers or a patch and they were out of stock, the best part was meeting the owner, my son in law is a hugh fan of Social Distortion

Great local bar in Long Beach. Offers fun karaoke and trivia nights, but kinda pricey for a dive bar!

Awesome vegan food served here! Homemade chilli, impossible burgers, buffalo cauliflower wings, hummus, etc. This is also a great place for the solo diner. :)

Went in for the fish and fries combo My man Austin hooked me up with some extra fries ontop with every side including coleslaws Quick service Good vibes Super friendly staffs Massive shoutout to my boy in the kitchen ! Thank you Pike R&B 🎶

Really fun place. It feels like old school Long Beach and the food was tasty too. It's a fantastic place that has a vintage vibe. I'm all about vintage and old school design, so I was in heaven with their funky vibes. The server was nice and friendly and even though we were outside and out of sight, we got just the right amount of attention.

I live a couple blocks from here and I always forget about this place. The parking lot is tiny and parking in the spots is slightly difficult but they have a pretty cool patio area and a nice intimate bar with indoor booths/tables. And almost every night of the week they have an event taking place... karaoke, DJs, live bands, trivia night, etc. Tonight my family and I decided to stop by for dinner. The age ranges were 78 years old to 3 months old and everyone was able to eat and enjoy themselves in the patio. Food was pretty good for being bar food and of course their fish and chips (kind of what they are known for) were great. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because the service was slightly lacking. Our server was very attentive when she visited the table but I think she was the only person working the patio this evening. Our drinks were only refilled once and once the bill was paid, we didn't see her again the whole night. Again, she was very nice but I think she needed some help to make sure the guests were taken care of. Service might have been better inside but we didn't want to have a teething toddler disrupting those trying to enjoy their evening. I'll be back again... when I remember this place exists.

Just moved to LB a week ago! My first bar stop. Went at 7pm not too busy. It was skaw music night, fun they have daily events. Honestly, skaw music could be the worst thing I've ever heard. Got a Bullet sour drink for $10, it was bomb, but I did not taste any alcohol. Ordered a large ceviche but I guess the server thought I said small. It was very good ceviche though! Pretty standard bar, loud, and serves food and most drinks. I don't like to give 3/5 but it was just a normal place.

it's been too long since eating at the Pike. We weren't even aware of the conversion of part of the parking lot to an additional patio. Most likely it was done during the pandemic. Perfect for yesterday. We intended to go to the new sushi restaurant next to the Art Theater, however the harrowing intensity of the Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films, left that for a later time. Sunny and bright, delicious chili, pleasant service.

Wow, talk about time for an update! Since my first review 15 years ago, this place has become a Long Beach institution, with good reason. They've weathered the pandemic, some management drama (from what I heard), fierce competition from newer establishments along 4th St, and they're still standing, delivering the goods to the fine people of Long Beach (that's us!). I was there most recently with a big group as part of our 4th St bar crawl, and it became our dinner stop. Since it was still pretty early we took over the front patio and proceeded to order. Our server was amazing--she remembered ALL our orders correctly without writing anything down, and was personable, besides. I had the fish tacos and half of my husband's grilled cheese sandwich--excellent! There was a band playing inside, free music having been a regular feature of this place throughout the years. Speaking of which, looking forward to seeing The Thingz there soon! There was also some kind of Modelo promo thing going on, so some of us scored some free swag and beer, which was very nice. I'll be the first to admit I've been taking this place for granted and haven't come down as often (yes, mainly due to the shiny new places that have cropped up), but I realize now it's time to show more love for this punk shanty by the sea!

Yummy seafood here, I got the seafood combo, and it comes with breaded shrimp and fish & chips. My favorite part was the shrimp and chips. They were crispy and had that nice fried crunch when taking a bite. There was way too much batter for the cod fish for my liking. It was also like I was taking a bite of a load of bread and no fish to eat. Maybe it was a bad day so I will give them a break. I often don't go out for seafood, but I would return if I'm craving it. It's tough eating healthy and then eating a bunch of fried food. I did like the outside seating in the front and back near the parking lot. I don't know if this is a regular customer or just a normal customer, but she had a real parrot with her outside on the patio; kinda strange, haha. Too bad we weren't sitting in the back to experience that, but we sat out in the front and didn't go inside at all. The coolest part of the experience was seeing the old jukebox! I don't remember the last time I saw the one that was working.

We had lunch , arrived just as they opened. We both had the fish & chips we shared an order of onion rings. Everything came out hat , fresh , and delicious. The fish was flakey the batter light . Service is friendly and prompt. The Pike has an eclectic nautical, tiki, Long Beach history meats dive bar and music venue. Despite being a dive bar there are windows all around and it is far from dark inside. Patio seating is available. Nothing fancy or to serious just fun , good food and drinks.

The calamari tasted like it came from a frozen box out of Walmart. It was gross. The food is so meh. The fish and chips is okay. The chips are always burnt. Always. Service is good. Ambience is cool I guess

Good, old spot for food, live music, and drinks. The clam chowder and amber ales were good tonight. Band played some good covers, too.

A Long Beach institution since 2002, owned and operated by former Social Distortion drummer, Chris Reece. The Pike is a punk rock bar/restaurant, serving a full menu of casual California cuisine (tacos, seafood, burgers, etc). The interior has a heavy nautical theme, decorated with antiques and vintage photos. It's casual enough that you could wear sweatpants, but is clean and well maintained. There is ample seating at the bar, and they have tables and booths as well. Our bartender/waitress was genuinely friendly, and knew how to make a great cocktail. I got their "Mezcal It A Day", which included 400 Conjeos Mezcal, mango, jalapeño, and lime. It was heavy handed and delicious. Their Lobster Chimichanga is outstanding. I expected a greasy brick of cheese and rubbery lobster, and was amazed to receive something far more refined. The tortilla was fried to perfection and stuffed with a great variety of textures and flavors, and large pieces of tender, juicy lobster. The creamy sauce on top brought it to the next level. I am glad this place exists.

Been here a few times tried the mahi tacos, the ceviche and two other things. I enjoyed it. I've came back a few times. Usually get the same stuff most times consistent. 1/3 I'll say they put a little extra salt in my ceviche. Place has a chill vibe. And the service from my experience has been good. I usually get there around 5-6 so it's before it gets crowded.

If you get anything here, try the buffalo chicken Mac n cheese. It's to die for and pretty much the only thing I order although there's plenty on the menu that hits the spot. Also they have a stellar wine n beer selection for being your local pub. Love this pace. All the right makings of a local. Wait staff included. They'll make sure your glass is filled before you know you need it.

Fish and chips are the best I've had in the states. If my friends and I are hungover on a Sunday morning in Long Beach, we're going to The Pike and we're staying until the hangover is gone!

What can say? The service and atmosphere was top notch! Travis the manager and Sam the server crushed the hospitality! We are visiting the area and heard this place was the place to be in Long Beach. We had the Baja tacos and elote which pairs nicely with the local brews! Really enjoyed seeing all the Social Distortion memorabilia! Thank you to the Pikes Crew for showing this Kansas SD fan a great time!! PS killer Juke Box! Cheers, Jimmy Hodge

For me, it wasn't about the food, because I wasn't really hungry on this visit. It's just about the atmosphere, the jukebox, the people, the staff (service), the ambience. Sometimes it's about connecting to your community and that's what I feel like when I walk into this place. #community #localLBC

Fun and fabulous! I love this unassuming hole in the wall!!! And funny thing is, it's in my hometown! How awesome! Words cannot do justice for the amount of happiness I'm feeling right now! It doesn't look like much from the outside and you have to walk to the front to get seated outside in the back...but once you get seated, the sun is shining and the breeze is perfection. I'm constantly trying new things and this trip is no different. I'm hungry and thirsty, what a double whammy! I'm trying to be good, so I ordered a water with lemon to start. However, adequate hydration made way for libations after eyeballing the menu. Ghosted margarita it is! So tasty with a bit of heat at the end. Oops! I ordered Life's a Peach first! Sweet and refreshing! At $12 a drink, they're not cheap but worth it! And because I'm a big kid, grilled cheese and fries for dinner with lobster in my grilled cheese! $8.95 for the sandwich plus $6 for lobster, I can't complain! I'm fuller and happier than when I came in! And that's a W!

My partner and I casually stumbled across this place when we were in the area and decided to check it out without any expectations. Once inside, it has a dive bar vibe so we sat at the bar. The drinks were great and the service was good too! What I enjoyed the most was the clam chowder and the fish & chips. If you're in the area and looking for some solid food at a reasonable price, I'd recommend this place!

The food is delicious (great wings!) but a bit pricey as are the craft beers, however, they have good lunch deals and a taco Tuesday. The shrimp po boy was quite tasty!The service is fantastic and especially on the days Travis works. He is friendly, extremely personable and has a great playlist in addition to awesome service.. I have heard great things about the fish and chips!

Is it a cool place? Looked like it. Food good? Pictures were promising. Walked in, was greeted with how are you? Sweaty I said as it was hot. Didn't get a water in response. Instead, the bartender closed out a couple of tabs (the only other people in the bar) and then decided to hit on a couple girls at the bar. Didn't even get a response as I walked out the door.

A great spot in Long Beach for a night and/or place to eat! Located right on 4th st, it's near a lot of other bars/restaurants as well but Pike offers a local feel that really lives up to the name of being a restaurant and bar. Sometimes I come here with friends just for drinks or even for dinner and drinks. They usually have live music playing on the weekends as well, typically starts around 9pm so if you're trying to have conversation with friends I would recommend going earlier or sitting outside as it's usually pretty loud inside, but if you're going to enjoy the music then it's perfect! Pike normally always has boochcraft on tap, which is my drink of choice when I'm here but they have a full bar and a wide selection of beer, and wine as well. I've tried a good amount of their food, but my favorite is definitely the lobster chimichanga. This didn't use to be a regular menu item, but rather a special once a week so it was very exciting when they added it to the menu! Their fish and chips are good as well, but were a little on the skinnier side this time. Their tartar sauce is great! I'm not sure if it's house made, but tastes like it since it seems like they pull a good amount of dill in it which I like. You can never go wrong with their fries or onion rings if you just want some snacks while you're there. The menu is pretty big so I recommend coming and checking it out if you're looking for somewhere casual to go in the area!

No, we went to a local pike bar we were staying at the Cozy Google and this is what came up. The waiter was the man he kept a drink comin food was good and quick and it wasn't too crowded. I enjoyed it so please check out the Pike when you are n LB.

I enjoyed my second visit to Pike this past October ahead of my cruise to Mexico. I was so excited that our cruise was going out of Los Angeles and that we were staying in Long Beach, simply because I like Pike that much. It's divey and cool and the food and drinks are incredible. For my drink, I ordered the Pink is Punk, which typically comes with Tito's, Aperol, strawberry, and lemon, but I subbed in Ketel One instead of Tito's. It was delicious and refreshing, but a bit dangerous because you can hardly taste the alcohol! For my meal, I had the shrimp po boy. I love po boys and this was no exception. The sandwich's sriracha mayo was wonderful and gave just the right amount of zing. The shrimp itself was delicious as well and tasted very fresh. Everyone at the table (we were a party of six in total) was super pleased with their entrees and drinks. I love this spot and I love introducing it to people who would have missed it otherwise. Enjoy!

Service was terrible, it wasn't even busy and it took for ever to get our drinks.the food came out at totally different times and no one was able to even eat together. My food came out 10 minutes after the last person's food Arived. Then the waitress spilled my food as it was already late. Disappointing to say the least.

Heard the fish n chips were good. They were delicious. Chyna who is new killed it! Great service. I'll be coming back for the music and drinks.

I've been coming here for about 15 years and it never disappoints. The vibe is great, friendly service, delicious food, fair prices...The Pike is everything one could want in a neighborhood bar and restaurant. Plus cool decor all over the walls, sports on the TVs, and sometimes live music. Oh and their $5 PBR tall boys make me feel 21 again. What's not to love?

Was out running errands on a Saturday and wanted a quick lunch and a drink. Stop here and order a margarita and a shrimp po boy with fries. The off typical bar food, menu has lots of options, unfortunately my order came with hair manager was nice about it and replaced it. The hair kinda killed my mood.

The Pike is a Long Beach institution and staple of 4th street, providing live music, booze, and decent enough food. It's decorated like a bar in restaurant that you'd find in more traditional beach towns and just gives off mad beach vibes. They're known for their fish n chips, which are pretty good and I've also had the French Dip. I prefer it without cheese but I'm a weirdo. My favorite time to come is on Fourth Friday on Fourth. Expect a long wait time but the vibe makes it worth it.

I've eaten here 3 times and it has quicky become one of my favorite places to eat. The fish & chips and lobster chimichanga are both excellent. They also have live music. If you haven't already, you should definitely check this place out. The service is great, as well.

Drink prices seem to be very fluid lately (no pun intended). Once I asked if tax was included in my cocktail. Didn't get a straight answer. The price could fluctuate as much as $2 on any given day. Beer says $8.50 on the menu but you're charged $9. Not a ton of $$ but that adds up, especially if they're doing it to everyone. Service has gone downhill lately as well. Time to move on, I suppose.

The chucky cheesecake and the Brownie Sundae were on point with the right hint of freshness and sweetness.

I used to come to this place because my friend worked here, but every visit was marred by the owner's unprofessional and horrible treatment of her. He has a consistently negative presence and is far from a friendly man. It's clear why there's such a high turnover rate. This place needs serious improvement in management.

awesome place to hang out any day of the week. Bartenders are cool and funny. tell then pauline sent you

We had a long week of rain and we decided to eat out. Somewhere close by and we came across here. I had my 3 year old kid so ofc I was worried if it was a bar. But it's definitely a restaurant. Their service was great, very attentive and super friendly. The music from the dj recorder was a vibe. Food was great and fast. The margs were delicious. My kid ended up falling asleep to the great vibes.

Fantastic ambience. There have live bands playing there almost every night. Great local hang-out with decently priced drinks and yummy food. I highly recommend if you're looking for a laid-back casual atmosphere. They have a large lighted patio as well.

We were here to eat dinner and catch a live band. I liked the laid back and comfortable atmosphere this place presented. Big props on their customer service!! It was was top notch. All the servers were so attentive and there were at least 3 different servers that came to check on us, and others around us, constantly. It was really an amazing touch. The man who was there behind the bar and assisting us at the tables was super great. I wish I had gotten his name. He was excellent at acknowledging people as soon as they sat down. He brought over menus and had a warm greeting. The food!!! The pike fries are AMAZING!!! I've never had such delicious fries like that anywhere. They're very generous with them too. My order came with a huge basket of fries. And the clam chowder was delicious! We don't live locally, but if we're ever in LB again we will definitely come back here for a bite and hopefully a live band!

Casual cool restaurant with affordable prices! Chili cheese fries are huge! Enough for 2-3 to share and cheap! Good cocktails as well. Their chicken tenders were delicious too and not heavy breaded. Would come back based on the good food and service!

Went there for my hubby's birthday...we loved it! The food was fantastic..,.lobster chimichangas are the best: the sauce is everything! Loved all the SD memorabilia, super cool vibe....great service....will definitely be back!

Just had the best experience with the bartender Chyna at pike her drinks were delicious the service was great. Food was even better! Highly recommend

Such a BOMB BAR!! Stiff drinks, good people, and great music. The lighting is colorful but perfectly dim. No matter where you sit it's a comfortable spot. Always enjoy a well stocked juke box along with rotating craft beer!

Ordered the shrimp and chips today. Both were burned. We were in a hurry to get on the road so I didn't say anything. Paid around 16.- for inedible food.

Meh. We came here for a drink and food after the pride parade. I was famished and ordered the hummus and pita. The menu said it came with vegetables and it did not. It was a plate with runny hummus and old, over fried tortilla chips, pita and salsa. The salsa and pita were ok but the hummus and chips left much to be desired. I had to leave and go get dinner elsewhere. Disappointing. On the plus side the bartender was nice, maybe we caught them on an off day.

Well our favorite bartender was let go and the prices went up. We have been going to this place since the beginning and unfortunately with the turn of events I'm afraid we will be taking our money elsewhere.

The bartender Jewels was extremely rude. She shouldn't be working if she's unhappy. Won't be returning

I accidentally ended up at this restaurant when a nearby restaurant closed early. I have to say the food was delicious and flavorful. I would definitely eat here again.

Food was great !!!!!!!! service sucks. When your food comes out at 3 different times thats a problem. When the first person is done eating before everyone elses food shows up thats a problem. When your youngest lunch was forgotten thats a problem. When your server doesn't come back thats a problem. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

They stole paradise and put up a local music bar! I dunno what happened. Been coming to the Pike forever! There was a time when I would actually make sure friends got to experience the Pike ... but something happened. I dunno if it was the Pandemic or what, but it's no longer the great restaurant-bar that also had great live music on the weekend. First, the food just started to go down hill last year, my wife and I, and our friends, just wrote it off to a new cook(a) that was/were still learning ... but it never got better. For example their signature dish, Fish and Chips, (the one dish you always told people to get) repeatedly came out soggy, certainly not crispy, the breading on the inside still not cooked, and the chips were hit and Miss burned! Other dishes just weren't that good either. Then here a while back, someone decided to take better than half their parking lot, which was already full much of the time, and all of the western curb frontage and turned it into outside dining! Try as we did a half a dozen times over the last 6 to 8 months, we could never find parking ... so we would give up and eat elsewhere. Well today the wife suggested we try at lunch. Given it was 1:15 in the afternoon parking shouldn't be a problem, and it wasn't. We walked in and "Whoah!!!" All but two booths, gone! Replaced by standing tables with barstools. Along the back wall the is now a running bench with really small tables (for drinks, not eating) an a single barstool. In other words, seating for three (max) with a table for two! So my wife and I tried to sit in the one booth by the bathroom ... and actually started laughing! I am 6'2" and 270 lbs ... that was just not happening. So we moved to the wall bench and bar stool ... my wife hated the bench, she said the seat felt 'short', pushing her forward. As for my barstool ... not only was I sitting lower than her, but the barstool is just high enough you can't put your feet on the floor, but there is nowhere to comfortably place your feet! So, it was off to the hard, bare-board, picnic table by the open front door, one of two inside. Very disappointed now, we actually discussed just leaving and going elsewhere ... but we hadn't been able to eat here for almost a year ... so we stayed. Sadly, we should have left. The food was horrible. It was the downhill slide of the fish and chips to rock bottom! Just this side of burned, not at all crispy, the breading in the inside raw, the chips soggy in the middle, crispy on the outside edges but only because they were burned. I am not kidding when I say the only thing right with my meal was the coleslaw. My wife got the shrimp and chips and expressed the same issues with her chips ... she said the shrimp was cooked perfect except she held up 3 shrimp all died together as a single blob. But as she pulled them apart she laughingly said they were still good. As we sat there and talked, we concluded they had taken the place and converted from a restaurant to a local night club. Which explains why their menu has been reduced to at least half the offerings and why they don't care if you can't find parking ... they only care about the 4th street crowd. Clearly those of use coming from across the city aren't their target customer base. So sadly we agreed as we left we were saying goodby to a friend for the last time. And both my wife and I want to be clear, the server was awesome, the Pike has always had great peeps working there as servers!

Came for the drinks, stayed for the food. That lobster chimichanga changed my life. This place changed my life.

Always super fun and a must visit for my family when we are close to Long Beach! The Pike consistently has good food and good service. My husband is in love with the lobster chimichanga and never deviates from ordering that. The shrimp po' boy is delicious and flavorful. Great food at a great price

I'm writing this review for Jeff the bartender. I am so sad that I can only read this five stars as I would love to read this place more than five stars because of the service that he provided. He made me feel very comfortable in a very uncomfortable setting when I had social anxiety and was super awesome and a friend to me and I really appreciate the service that he provided I think he's great at what he does and should be rewarded. I will definitely come back because of Jeff and I will tell a lot of people to come back because of him as well. Thank you Jeff I love your soul and he touched my life and I love you.