LB Social

As per previous reviews, the hostess gave attitude. I politely asked for a table for one, rather than being like “I’m sorry, we’re booked for the night but I can offer you a seat at the bar” she said with a nasty tone “ThEy’Re aLl ReSeRvEd” I’m like … okay? Also she probably discriminated because I did have my beach gear on me (but I didn’t look ugly, I tried to clean up nicely as best as I could); so fellow warning to other beachgoers. What really made up for it were the two gentlemen working at the bar (cause that’s where I was seated). They were both equally nice and super attentive. The food was okay. The oysters? 1000000/10. Wish I got a dozen. They gave me bread and butter as well … but the butter was sweet? Couldn’t explain the flavor. It threw me off but I liked it. The pasta was hard and the sausage overpowered the lobster for it being labeled “The Angry Lobster Pasta”. Would definitely come back again (with reservations) to give it another chance.

We recently moved to the area and, with our daughter home briefly from medical school, decided to dine at LP Social. While the food showed promise—the lamb, chicken parm, and salmon were all enjoyable, and the overly salted risotto was graciously replaced—the overall experience was marred by shockingly poor service. Drinks took nearly 30 minutes to arrive. Our server was largely absent throughout the evening, yet we observed her being attentive and friendly with other tables. It was hard not to question whether our treatment had something to do with the color of our skin—we are Indian—and that possibility left us feeling disheartened and unwelcome. We were surprised to be told that appetizers must be ordered with mains, and could not be placed separately—a rigid policy we’ve never encountered in similar establishments. When the chef, attending to another table’s complaint, noticed we hadn’t received any bread, he kindly offered some, which only further highlighted the neglect from our server. To make matters worse, we were seated near the front door, far from the main dining room—an uninviting and uncomfortable placement. We value hospitality and always tip generously—usually 20–22%. This time, we left 15%, not out of spite, but genuine disappointment and pity for the experience.

LB social is a Long Beach GEM. Food is incredible, consistent and delicious. No pics because hungry. Go for the pork chop, short rib, skirt steak or scallops. Staff, amazing. Thoughtful, HOSPITABLE, just wonderful. Jen, the manager, is the BEST. Every time I walk through the door, Jen makes sure that we get drinks and seats as soon as she can (I have a difficult work schedule so reservations are impossible) no matter what time or day, Jen makes it happen. Tonight, they were packed and she made sure we had drinks because every seat was full! I’ve never felt so taken care of in a restaurant.

This restaurant packed into a tight location really fits its name. An exceptional menu, outstanding service and a lively atmosphere make this a hot spot for dining in the heart of Long Beach. I ordered the rack of lamb off the specials menu and it was so good I cleaned the bones with zero shame. 10/10 highly recommend this spot

The short rib was the best entree i’ve ever eaten in my entire life. No notes. 10/10. Literally incredible- i’m still dreaming about it. 🤤🤤

Love this place! We dined here on 2 consecutive Saturday nights and found the food, service and drinks to be consistently delicious. Matt Hisiger, the Chef/Owner knows what he's doing and thats apparent as he roams the dinning room greeting old loyal patrons as well as new fans like us. Its a hard reservation but well worth the extra effort to get one. Highlights are the watermelon margaritas, skirt steak with mashed potato with broccoli rabe, The Angry lobster, salmon with spring pea risotto.Desserts were fabulous as well.

We ordered catering from LB Social and spoke with Chef Matt and he was so kind, friendly and helpful! One of my children has food allergies and he was helpful with that as well! The food arrived hot, perfectly packaged and was delicious! We would highly recommend ordering catering from them our friends and family loved it.

The best place and food ever! I would recommend my last meal… Orecchiette with sweet potato and escarole in a red wine braised short rib ragout - It was just perfect!

This is my parents' favorite restaurant in Long Beach so we order from here every time we visit. The family special is unreal!!! The food, the top-notch quality, the offerings - a big platter of eggplant Parmesan and their crispy fried chicken, with cauliflower on the side, big Mexican salads, and even caramel ice cream for dessert. Always reliably five stars. Fed all six of us and was such a treat. Can't wait for next time. 5 stars!!!!

I went here on a date with my boyfriend and it was a cute but very small spot. We were recommended it from some friends. The tuna tartare app was very delish but small, I didn't love my scallops dish and my boyfriend got the gnocchi bolognese that he said was alright. Good service but we both didn't LOVE our meals. I will definitely give it another shot though because their menu has other great options

I want anyone reading this post I waited over 1 month to hear back from the owner Matt after my last visit to the restaurant on Saturday night October 20th. I have been coming here for about 5 years after my cousin recommended them. I have sent many friends to eat here and have posted several 5 star reviews with tons of photos. I don't know if any restaurant could find a more loyal fan. Please read all my previous 5 star reviews. I made a reservation to come here with my cousin as he does not live too far from them as he has been recovering from heart surgery and I did not want him to have to travel. We've eaten here together in the past and always had a great experience. I even had to rent a car to drive out from Brooklyn as my car was out for detailing for a few days. Our server Elise was the same person I've praised to the owner Matt and others as everything in the past was spot on. Fast forward to Saturday October 20th and we had a 6:00 pm reservation. Coincidently our waitress was Elise who did remember us. The drive was over 1 hour 30 minutes in traffic and I wanted to make sure we were not rushed. I said I wanted to order the appetizers then wait to order the mains. I specified I did not want to be rushed, needed time to digest the appetizers and she said they always take the apps and mains together. I did not have an issue in the past so I said ok. Well here is where everything fell apart. We ordered drinks, a pitcher of Sangria, and 4 appetizers. Just as we were taking the last bite of the appetizers the mains came out even before the plates were cleared from the appetizers. We did not say anything at that point and ate our entrees. We ordered desert and before we were finished around 7:50 pm Elise put down the check. 10 minutes later Elise came back and said "The next reservation is here and we need the table so you will have to leave" REALLY??? We just spent about $400. HOW RUDE!!! I recapped the appetizer issue and said since when is there a time limit on the table? We were not even there 2 hours and did not plan on staying more than another 20 to 30 minutes anyway. She said technically we give you 2 hours and up to a 20 minute grace period. I said that's ok, you've made it clear we are not welcome or wanted and said we are going to leave. We still have her a very good tip besides this. I did not want to bother Matt who I know and decided to call when I got home. I called at 10:30 pm that night and he got on the phone. I asked if now was a good time or if he wants to speak tomorrow or Monday. He said now was ok. I recapped everything, expressed my disappointment and said it was shocking and embarrassing. He said he would look into it and promised to call me back. They have my phone number and I confirmed it with him just to make sure. Well guess what? Matt NEVER CALLED!!! How RUDE IS THAT!!! It's now been over 1 month so I guess some of the negative reviews other customers have posted are true. This was the ultimate slap in the face. I WILL NEVER GO BACK THERE!! He turned a LOYAL FAN into a DETRACTOR. I hope anyone reading reviews for this restaurant will take warning and not EVER EAT HERE. This is a matter of principle! You can have the best location, food, prices, decor, service, and if you fail to keep your promises you will lose all your credibility. With all his years of experience as a chef and businessman he has not learned that. EVERY CUSTOMERS SATISFACTION IS IMPORTANT. He basically told me that even though I have spent thousands of dollars in his restaurant I don't deserve a phone call back that was promised. I guess Matt's customers don't matter.

Back for dinner for three, and a but underwhelmed. Bartender was great, the rest of the service was so-so, brought requested bread after we finished dinner. Baked clams were good, chopped salad was good, mussels in garlic sauce was very bland and some of the mussels were so small they weren't worth the work, and no bread for dipping. Cute place with nice people, hope to try it again.

Lovely restaurant. The food the service and the whole evening was just perfect. We went for a nice night out. It was just the my husband and myself. We will be back.

My friend and I were finishing our drinks at a table after paying for dinner. The hostess approached us and said she wanted our table to seat other. I said i do not want to and it is rude, she asked if we could just sit at the next table. so we did and I said it as I walked out u are rude here. as we were walking out she handed me a gift card for an odd amount of $$. I did mention it to Matt the owner and he didn't seem to care Shame on L B Social

Wow! Amazing amazing place! Everyone was extremely welcoming. Besides the food, the drinks and the ambiance, the customer service is really what makes this place spectacular. We were a walk-in party of 7. Everyone was super patient. Drinks, appetizers and entrees came accordingly. Every plate we ordered was beyond delicious as well as the drinks and dessert. We were the last ones in the restaurant and we did not feel rushed to leave. What a great place to have a nice dinner. Definitely recommend anyone to come try out this place. I'm kind of speechless lol.

This goes without saying but 10/10. Never had a bad meal here, even if they are packed they'll find a way to get you in. Great bar, pretty inside, and great service.

Great food with good service always. Nice cozy ambiance but make a reservation because it's small and usually pretty crowded

Food is amazing, service is so warm and welcoming. A must to come over at least once weekly

LB social is by far the best restaurant in Long Beach, if you're looking for excellent home cooked food. Everything is always fresh and consistent and I have never had a bad meal there. Tonight we decided to dine home and to pick up one of their family TO GO meals. We got the fried chicken with mashed. It was a great value for $49. Truly delicious. Everything was packed nicely and it also came with dessert.

Really nice place was good and the ambience is very nice. Highly recommended. when I travel to Long Beach, I try to go there for drinks and dinner

Wow. This place was spectacular. We walked in around 8:30 on a Saturday and it was jam packed. The manger/ hostess was so accommodating and got us seated as fast as possible. We ordered the potstickers as an appetizer and let me say they were just amazing. The service was fast and impeccable. For our main dishes, we ordered the salmon with risotto and the chicken Parm. The chicken Parm was cooked perfectly. The salmon melted in your mouth and was crusted perfectly. The flavors of the meal worked so well. Our server was so kind and helpful with picking out our meals. The ambience is perfect, in here you feel like you're teleported to a different place. We got the tasting trio for dessert it was spectacular. Cannot wait to come back and try more food!

Quick update since I visited last month 4/26 to be exact. Firstly make sure to bring cash like I did to, avoid the credit card fees(too many places doing this nowadays). Second off food still tastey so I'll add a star from last review since I was in a mood last review. Lastly, I understand they are opening a new location, that's good but maybe you should pay more attention to this location... Autumn Sangria in April is laughable, criminal even! A whole season has come and gone. Again good food brought down by negligence & a dying bar program. Someone call Jonathon Taffer stat!

I've been wanting to come here after hearing such great things. Sadly, our experience was nothing like what I've heard. We came in early on a Saturday at 5 PM and after talking with the hostess or server (hard to tell what her job was, she was just sitting by the bar) that there are no tables because of reservations they have at 6, we decided to sit at the bar. The bartender was pretty cold to us the whole time - not rude, but definitely not friendly or polite. He pretty much ignored us the whole time and we had to keep flagging him down since he would talk to others at the bar instead. The food was okay. Maybe this is a place that is just for locals. I definitely won't be coming back here and will be warning others about this horrible experience!

Food.... Good Service... Only Fair, and Very Slow Ambiance.... Not very nice Bar Service Expensive Dining Room Prices... VERY HIGH Bartenders..... Friendly, and Good.

Avoid at all costs. We had met the owner on several occasions and he seemed nice enough but our recent experience with his manager was very unpleasant. We had an inside reservation but this manager was a total control freak and after making us wait around she kept trying to seat us at a rickety table on the sidewalk outside that no one wanted. We didn't want to eat our dinner surrounded by drunken people staggering around on the sidewalk and fumes from passing cars. The outside table and chairs looked like they were purchased at a garage sale and didn't motivate us. The manager didn't show any respect for us and she probably thought she was Julia Roberts with her shiny silver mini skirt which was just tacky. If you like paying to be abused then this is definitely your place. But I can think of better restaurants with tastier food to mistreat you.

Tight seating & small tables make for a fairly less than completely comfortable dining room. Food servers were not particularly gracious when given pushback to their demand that main courses be ordered along when appetizer order is placed. Aside from that noise, it should be recognized overall the staff is superbly attentive which was much appreciated. The few dishes we ordered were a mix between good & unremarkable. Baked claims-Outstanding; Chicken dumplings-Awful. Mediocrity deserves some reward which might explain why the restaurant itself was fairly busy.

A nice and friendly little place with excellent food and pretty good servers. The Owner was very friendly making his rounds and greeting customers. Try their Chicken Perm. Its their signature dish.

Great, high quality and organic ingredient food at LB social. Also the chef is delightful. Nice place for a date or gathering with friends. Make rezzies as place is kind of tiny

This place is super, a Rose in the Forest. The Food, and service here is beyond Great. I highly recommend it. And the Prices are very reasonable

I have been here twice and while the food is delicious, the bartender has no social grace. He is unpleasant and unwelcoming . The first time I was there, my husband I wanted to have a drink at the bar and we were " scolded" by him for our seat selection- he wanted the ends clear . I understand that, but there is a polite and welcoming way to say that instead of "you can't sit there." Tonight we again tried to sit at the bar and walked to two empty chairs. Instead of a "hello" or " welcome" we were accosted by the bartender with " those seats are reserved, are you the reservation?" Again, I understand reservations , but there was nothing to indicate the two seats at the bar were reserved but more importantly, his gruff manner was so unwelcoming that we left. A good bartender can make or break a restaurant and no matter how good the food, why should I return if the vibe when I walk in is unfriendly? We left and went to Baldoria where we sat at the bar, and talked with the pleasant, upbeat bartender over two bottles of wine and a great dinner. People want to be valued and welcomed - the food is important, but the experience and feelings we have at a place dictate whether we come back.

We love LB Social! The food is excellent and the staff really works as a team, so they are very attentive, though low-key. The owner was working on the Saturday night we were there - actually working - alongside of the staff. He is opening another restaurant soon in Long Beach. We can't wait to go.

Excellent food and service!! A meal you remember and talk about. Any wait to go again!

Favorite place in Long Beach! Matt and all his staff are so friendly and inviting. Top to bottom perfection!

Food and service is exceptional the owner Matt is super friendly and just an enjoyable place.

Our come to Place when we want a guaranteed great meal. With a wonderful Gentelman Owner Matt, who is always around to make sure that everything is right. But they do need an Overhaul in their dinning room badly.

An OK place in Long Beach, with pretty good food, the drinks are kind of expensive with small glasses. The best part is the Great Food. And I guess thats why you should come.

Super dis-organized.... Service was terrible. Our appetizer came before drinks & we had to remind them. They put 3 of us in a 2 person table & the 2 appetizers almost didn't fit in the table. Seems that no one knew what was going on. Would NOT come back, even though food was decent

Good food, and fair service the only problem here is the Gloomy atmosphere. The owner/Chef is a very nice guy.

Everything is always DELICIOUS. staff is amazing and Matt is just a doll! The ambiance is really cool too!

Over Rated, and over priced with a rude owner, they need to get their act together if they want my business , but I doubt if it will ever happen.

One of my local favorites - definitely for dessert, after dinner drinks. But the short ribs, the chopped salad, chicken parm do not disappoint....ever. Family meals - Fried chicken? We love it! Always a fun time!!!

I was looking forward to eating here after reading all the great Google reviews, but alas, it fell very short of expectations. When we first walked in, there was no acknowledgment from the hostess. She and another employee were busy setting up a large table for about 12 people, but a simple "Good evening, I will be with you in a minute" would have done the job. So we just stood there and waited. Finally, another person came over, probably the maître d', no smile whatsoever, and we were seated. Our waitress was OK but has not checked on us during the entire meal. My gin fizz drink was way too sour and when I asked for the bartender to make it a bit sweeter, I could swear the waitress, the bartender and the maître d' were clearly making fun of my request, like they were literally staring at me and cracking up. Now onto the food. Chicken dumplings were good, but most likely, these are not made on premises. Halibut was good, a bit on a dry side, but I loved the sauce it came with. Skirt steak was requested medium rare, and it came really charred on the outside. We are not coming back.

We had the owner wait on us . He was rude and very pushy about ordering alcohol drinks and appetizers. You could tell he is hurting for money. It was a weird experience. Tight place , felt like i was on top of next table . Never going back

The food is pretty good, but the atmosphere is pretty shabby. For the prices that they charge they should invest in fixing the place up.

This place was over rated, the food was ok, but it ended there, the prices were much to high,($160.00 ) for 2, with only 1 drink each, the drinks were much to small, that the wait staff were only so- son. Sorry but we won't be back.

We only went there once but the food was awesome the people were very nice the service is wonderful looking forward to another visit

Great food and great service!!!!! We have been going fora few years now and have never never been disappointed.

Delivery was on time and food was yummy. Mushroom risotto a favorite. Good portions.

We recently dined at LB Social for the first time with friends who had highly recommended it, and they were absolutley right! The size is deceiving. It looks about the size of a pizza place from the street, but when you enter there is a dining area to the right. Behind that is a lovely curved bar, and then two steps up to a larger dining area. And then there's the food. The menu selection is varied and interesting. For instance, we started with the appetizer special of the day, Steak Tartare, which was excellent. It is also rarely seen on any menu. I had the Pappardelle Carbonara, which had shrimp, bacon and brussel sprout leaves. My husband had Braised short rib orrechiette, another interesting and great choice. For a Wednesday night, the restaurant was fairly busy and seemed to be filled with locals. Matt, the owner/chef, made the rounds of all the tables, checking to see if his guests were enjoying their meals. Our server, Olivia, was bubbly, informed and attentive. A great evening out, I would highly recommend a visit!

I love LBSocial! I have eaten there and had food delivered. It is my favorite restaurant in Long Beach. The ambiance in the restaurant is cozy & welcoming. When having food delivered it comes well wrapped so that it feels like I'm eating it in the restaurant. The only complaint I have is the type of bread & ricotta spread. I would prefer a type of bread that has a crunch to it. I find the bread tasteless & too soft but that is the only thing that I would think needs improvement.

This restaurant was a real winner. everything was very good except the dull atmosphere. We will be back.

Great food, great service, but I'm not so crazy about their ambiance. The seating here isn't particularly good unless you sit at the bar.

Just starting to head out to eat during this pandemic after getting vaccinated. Moved to Lido recently. Have heard nothing but good things about LBS. They didn't disappoint. Wife was in the city so decided to stop by on my own. Went at around 5. Sat at bar. Was greeted warmly and ordered a Stoli martini. No Stoli? No problem. Grey Goose was a good replacement. Ordered a chopped salad and Pappardelle Carbonara . Waitress suggested grilled shrimp add on. Good choice. Matt, the owner, suggested an Australia wine to go with the pasta. Spot on. Finished off with a sambuca and espresso. Perfect dinner. Will be back

Place has great food. Staff very nice too! We had the chicken meatballs, dumplings, Brussels sprouts and shrimp scampi. Was just delicious, actually. The vibe is a bit quirky with lots of loud 40-70 year olds eating and partying, but i guess the higher prices keep the surfer dudes away and the great food attracts people who just like great food and are tired of the pubs and diners. I'm sure I'll be back. Definitely a unique place here in Long Beach.

Matt and his staff provide the very best food and service in Long Beach. The food is always consistent and delicious.

LB Social is a visible gem of Long Beach, which saved me during Covid with a drive thru window providing family meals and delicious cocktails in mason jars. The service is impeccable, the whole team is professional and it feels like you are home upon your arrival. The ambiance is warm, the lighting is perfectly yellow gold and honed, the bathrooms are clean, the food is predictably delicious and comforting with a twist and the drinks, have I mentioned the cocktails? In this day and age as prices are gouged and results often fall short when dining, I have to say, this is where I find myself returning to as a local living in LB. Your portions are legit. The prices are fair. The fun abounds!

Chef Matt can never disappoint This surprisingly small store front will delight your evening and palette: The staff is so knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming and amazing! Chef Matt is so talented, hard working & pleasurable We were greeted with fresh ricotta with a hint of crushed pepper and delicious soft bread We had and loved: Whole baked clams - delicious little necks - crispy bread crumbs - lemony garlicky sauce Angry Lobster - to avoid the Pasta guilty my waitress suggested the zucchini linguine swap after some questions! She was right on! Potato Gnocchi bolognese with ricotta my husbands fav! The pouring super tuscan wine was the best! I'm looking for it currently in stores Cocktail: bees knees (I had 2 and loved them) hard to find a good cocktail not full of sugar Dessert: was amazing! Pot De Creme rich & dark French style chocolate pudding accented with Garnier Marnier This place can please any finicky eater I will be booking my next family dinner here!