Heritage

"Chef Phil Pretty’s Heritage received Southern California’s only Michelin star in 2023. The recognition is well-deserved for the three-year-old restaurant, where a rotating tasting menu currently includes a Dungeness crab tart, local black cod with braised abalone, and a caramel corn pavlova with herbs and a blueberry gel. This is one of Long Beach’s premiere fine-dining destinations; reservations should be made well in advance." - Mona Holmes, Brian Addison

"Heritage is a relatively casual restaurant inside a converted house that offers a six-course tasting menu for $110. We haven't encountered any wait for a table for two here, though you probably should book ahead if you plan on coming with a group. The rotating menu typically involves things like aged duck, perfectly charred octopus, and a creamy, fruit-topped pavlova. Regardless, you’ll spend more time here clinking glasses with friends than waiting for a server to finish over-explaining the next course (like you might at some other tasting menu spots in LA). If you're looking for a laid-back, special occasion restaurant that isn’t as overwhelming as the chain restaurants down along the waterfront, Heritage is a great call for dinner.  " - garrett snyder, nikko duren, brant cox

"Chef-owner Bryant Taylor's restaurant showcases Southern-inspired cuisine made from locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, while also prioritizing eco-friendly practices such as composting and waste reduction. Heritage is dedicated to making a positive impact on the planet while delighting diners with its innovative cuisine. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a dedication to sustainability at its core, Heritage invites guests to savor the flavors of the season while supporting a more sustainable future for all." - Ty Gaskins

"Farm-to-table buzzwords usually read as pretentious. Not at Heritage in Long Beach. This seasonal American restaurant changes its tasting menu often, so you'll never be able to predict the specificities of your six-course meal here. But we'll tell you with confidence the food will turn anyone into a farmers market junkie. Imagine grilled diver scallop on a bed of sweet corn or toasted sunchoke ice cream—all served in an old converted Craftsman house that truly does feel like a neighborhood bistro. Heritage is perfect for keeping things low-key, but it's still special enough for an anniversary dinner or a quiet birthday meal." - Nikko Duren, Brant Cox, Sylvio Martins

"Phil and Lauren decided to take the plunge. “I told Lauren, I’m serious now. We need to do a business plan.” They scouted locations, but it was a spot six doors away from Phil’s home in Long Beach that drew him in. Opening in Long Beach was non-negotiable. “It had to be here,” says Phil. Lauren agreed on the location but was less enthusiastic about the building. “I said, absolutely not!” she jokes. “Half of it was a nail salon, and the other half was a taco shop, and there were weeds growing everywhere.” It needed some serious TLC, but they took it in stride with plans to renovate and open a fine dining restaurant. Then Covid hit. They pivoted from indoor fine dining to opening Heritage Sandwich Shop with exclusively outdoor dining. Covid also inspired them to start a farm. “It’s one mile away in a warehouse district, but you have no idea you’re in the city when you’re there.”Their perseverance paid off, as the siblings were awarded One MICHELIN Star and a Green Star in August 2023." - Nancy DePalma