restaurants
CaFe aMbrosia riCK & brian’s CaFe
1935 E Broadway, Long Beach 562.432.1098 632 Redondo Ave. Long Beach
Greek, American (Traditional), Mediterranean Fare. 562.433.9241
The lemon/chicken/rice soup is fantastic! Enjoy A gay family-run diner, you’re welcomed when
sipping your half-priced wine next to the firepit out you walk in the door. Excellent prices, comfortable
on the beautiful covered garden patio. booths and a wide variety of down home comfort
food will keep you coming back for more.
CaFe piCColo
3222 E Broadway, Long Beach 562.438.1316 two uMbrellas CaFe
Romantic and beautiful decor and ambiance. Menu 1538 E Broadway Long Beach 562. 495.2323
is standard classical Italian-American with large A family diner with original dishes such as Eggs
portions. Benedict Arnold, which adds avocado and more.
There’s also the stuffed California toast, which
CoCo renos is made up of two decadent and delicious slices
3400 E Broadway Long Beach 562.438.9381 of French Toast, glued together with in-house
Healthy and delicious vegan Mexican food, mascarpone and your choice of goodies.
Blackened mushroom tacos, tofu tacos, fresh salsa
and mango margaritas.
LOS ANGELES
ORANGE COUNTY Enjoy fresh seafood, tender steaks, Kobe burgers, la parolaCCia COUNTY
RESTAURANTS huge salads and over a dozen Pupu’s (appetizers). osteria italiana RESTAURANTS
2945 E Broadway Long Beach 562. 438.1235
Citrus Fresh Grill at Metro Q bar & Grill Authentic Italian food, inexpensive wine and Casita del CaMpo
renaissanCe Clubsport 19092 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach 714.968.6617 friendly service. Ask for the best dish of the day. 1920 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles 323.662.4255
50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo 949.643.6700 A tasty mix of snacks and foods from 1/2 pound The atmosphere is amazing here - a gay mexican
Healthy American-style food and light/fresh fare. burgers to mini-sliders. Entrees include Tri-tip steak, la traviata restaurant with real trees growing inside. Delicious
Select Fridays are gay nights. Mom’s homemade meatloaf, jumbo fried shrimp 301 Cedar Ave Long Beach 562. 432.8022 albondigas soup and boneless chicken mole. The
and more. Designed in the 19th Century Opera House style and margaritas are great. Be sure to head downstairs
habana restaurant provides the best of the city’s operatic singers. Fine after dinner for a true night of camp and mayhem
at the lab “anti-Mall” shin sushi Italian food and great date spot. with live shows nightly.
2930 Bristol St, #A110,Costa Mesa 714.556.0176 26002 Marguerite Pkwy #C Mission Viejo
The ambience, mojitos, ropa vieja and friendly staff 949. 582.1011 MaGiC laMp MarK’s restaurant
will win you over. Great date spot. A small, local, intimate restaurant. Shin the owner/ Mediterranean 861 North La Cienega Boulevard
master, who moves faster than your eyes, can follow Grill & baKery West Hollywood 310.652.5252
inFusion to create the most amazing and authentic Japanese 5020 E. Second St, Long Beach 562. 987.3080 Best deal in town. Every night has a special deal
restaurant and bar sushi using only the best quality fish. Delicious Greek and Mediterranean food. from 1/2 price menu to 50% off on wine list
25612 Crown Valley Pkwy L-1, Ladera Ranch 949.364.1100 Reasonably priced. Best in Belmont Shore. night. Friendly and handsome servers. Nightly
Family-run cosmopolitan, infusion-style restaurant. LONG BEACH entertainment. Truffled French Fries are addictive!
Steaks and seafood. Thursday nights are gay nights. RESTAURANTS paradise piano bar & Grill
1800 East Broadway Long Beach o-bar
Javier’s at last CaFe 562.590.8773 restaurant & lounGe
480 S Pacific Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach 949.494.1239 204 Orange Ave, Long Beach 562.437.4837 A cozy, neighborhood gay bar and grill with a 8279 Santa Monica Blvd.West Hollywood
Fresh, authentic ingredients are key to traditional Classic, homestyle American food. Exceptional standard menu that features steaks, salads and 323-822-3300
Mexican favorites like tamales, chile rellenos and quality, reasonably priced. pasta. The restaurant’s menu has expanded to American comfort food with a twist. Think lobster
tacos, as well as specialty dishes like Mexican white include more fish and Cal-fusion options. Nightly macaroni and cheese and veal meatloaf en croûte.
prawns and shrimp enchiladas. bouChees bistro happy hour specials. A stand-up wine list and live Thomas Schoos Design, the team responsible for
515 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach 562.951.8222 jazz piano every night make this a classic. Koi’s look, did the sexy interior. Great happy hour
Kona restaurant The mini burgers #1 and #2 are excellent, the drink specials in the bar.
(ForMerly saM’s seaFood) mac and cheese and sweet potato fries are an
16278 S. Pacific Coast Hwy. Huntington Beach insurmountable combo. Toss in a creative mini
562.592.1321 burger/ahi or salad and you’ve got a delicious
well-balanced meal.
66 RAGE monthly | August 2009
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