Beer Belly

First visit on a busy Friday night. Online reservations a must, but since it was booked, still put my name in for a table. Waited about thirty minutes. Not too bad. Service was great, very friendly staff. Ordered brussel sprouts, Mac'n cheese, LBC crab corn, fried Oreos for dessert. Excellent for sharing. Food is filling. The Black Dog Cider was just ok. There is a great selection of brews. Planning on returning for happy hour.

This place was incredible. I really enjoyed it theirs food. Items were smaller portions at a nice small price which allowed me to enjoy numerous items each time without spending too much or feel like I ate too much. It was all delicious. Beer list was great both times, including a tap takeover one night. Staff was friendly and helpful, able to speak to the beer list and make recommendations.

I'm reluctantly giving Beer Belly the 3 star vote. It initially started off as a 2 star vote. Hostess with the wavy/curly hair was a bit rude/attitude when we asked if we could sit down at a table because half of our party was there (3/6). I didn't think it would be a big deal. It was happy hour and the place was still half empty. Apparently it was; I caught her roll her eyes, then instruct another girl to seat us. As we followed the new girl, we were instructed to wait by the bar as the table wasn't set up yet. I don't know if that's Beer Belly's policy, but I don't think I've ever had this happen before. Usually, we can sit down then they can just set up while the party is sitting. Save of the night, Joffrey. He was awesome. Kind, courteous, and mind like a steel trap. We ordered, 3 different drinks, 3 different appetizers and everything came out perfectly without any mistakes. He was very attentive and didn't hover either. Excellent job by Joffrey. Second save of the night. The food. The grub here is high quality. From the chipotle chicken wings, to the braised beef poutine mac n' cheese and duck fat fries with duck confit, it was all amazing and very economical. "Hoppy" hour drink specials were superb. There is a rotational $5 Friday drink special. I don't know how often it rotates, but all I know is, right now, it's 4 Roses Old Fashion's for $5 bucks, all night. Granted, it's in a smaller glass and probably half the serving of a regular Old Fashion, but still good. Other drink specials include a "London Calling" and "Sherry Glazer". I might give this place another go and see how the hostess's are the second time around. Maybe they were just having a bad night. You can decide for yourself.

I have been trying to plan to come here for a while now. I live in Venice Beach, and work in Long Beach.I saw this article at work in - the Long Beach Post, I believe? About the Tiki Bar at Beer Belly.. open Wednesday through Sunday. But looking at the pictures of food? I would talk of coming here all the time and finally did. Impressive! Wow! Both the Tiki Bar and Beer Belly, with the best fries! That's saying a lot! I ordered the chicken cheese steak sandwich, and my boyfriend the steak cheesesteak. Both were excellent!

Their original location is in LA, so when i found out they were opening a new location in long beach, which is were I live, I was delighted. Same concept, which is great beer, food and craft cocktails. I love spicy food so i had the devils caesars with chicken, which was delicious. My boyfriend had the beer belly grilled cheese, it had an abundance of cheese and bacon which he loved, however he was overwhelmed by the maple syrup. We as well had the death by duck fries, its one of their trademark dishes and it didnt disappoint at all. The bartender, Felicia was very attentive, friendly and gave great customer service. We will definitely go back soon and recomended to others.