Best Luxury Dining Elite American Restaurants in Long Beach
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Chez Bacchus
Only fine dining in downtown with tableside service and sommelier-curated wine pairings
Notable Picks
#1
Chez Bacchus
8.8
Farm-to-table New American dining from Advanced Sommelier John Hansen and Chef Danny Le showcases seasonal California ingredients with refined technique. Open since June 2022 in the Arts District, this intimate spot earned People's Choice Best Fine Dining in 2025 and offers everything from weekend brunch to tableside desserts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Maple Leaf Duck, Miso-Glazed Norwegian Salmon, Bananas Foster (tableside)
What Makes it Special: Only fine dining in downtown with tableside service and sommelier-curated wine pairings
8.6
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Birthday & Celebration Central
Business Lunch Power Players
Luxury Dining Elite
Since 1984, this classic American steakhouse has built its reputation on hand-cut USDA Prime steaks dry-aged in-house for 30 to 120 days in a pink Himalayan salt brick room. The clubby, old-school interior with plush booths and dark wood paneling creates an atmosphere that has earned recognition as one of OpenTable's most romantic restaurants in the country.
Must-Try Dishes:
45-Day Bone-In Ribeye, Filet Mignon, Japanese Satsuma Wagyu A5 Strip
What Makes it Special: Long Beach institution with award-winning wine cellar and in-house dry-aging program
8.5
Vibes:
Luxury Dining Elite
Business Lunch Power Players
Birthday & Celebration Central
Date Night Magic
National steakhouse chain's Long Beach outpost sits steps from the Convention Center, serving USDA Prime steaks on signature 500-degree sizzling plates. Modern interior with booth and bar seating offers prix fixe specials and weekday happy hour alongside classic sides like lobster mac and cheese.
Must-Try Dishes:
Center-Cut Filet with Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Salmon with Bay Scallops, Potatoes au Gratin
What Makes it Special: Convenient Convention Center location with consistent nationwide Ruth's Chris quality