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555 East

555 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 606-0393

Ratings & Reviews Summary for 555 East

What Users are Saying:

  • Prompt seating
  • Make reservations
  • Romantic
  • Good for groups
5 Star Rating
 
(13 reviews)
4 Star Rating
 
(4 reviews)
3 Star Rating
 
(1 reviews)
2 Star Rating
 
(4 reviews)
1 Star Rating
 
(1 reviews)

User Reviews for 555 East

Citysearch (17), ChefMoz (2), InsiderPages (1), RestaurantRow.com (1), Trip Advisor (1), OpenTable (1), All (23)

2 Star Rating: Below Average

07/04/2008 Posted by aznstarlette

The price for a steak here at this steak house is to high for what it offers. I wasnt very please about the filet. I enjoy beef and I dont think I would come here if i craved it. The place is nice and dark. The service was great. It's a bit hidden if you dont know Long Beach and the ways around it. Again, great look but I cant say the same about the taste.

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

05/15/2008 Posted by Superdeluxe

My girlfriend and I wanted steak and to try someplace different. So we get online and found 555 East in long beach. It got a lot of good reviews and was open late enough for us to get there from the valley. The place looks great, and we were seated quickly. But that's were the good ended for us, 45 mins later the waitress comes by and asks if we want to order a few glasses of wine. The wine guy recommends the cheapest glass at $10, then we ask for another recommendation, he says the most expensive is the best, at $16 a glass it better be. Another half an hour and we order, rib eye and the filet. My girlfriend's rib eye was great. The filet was WAY under cooked, I sent it back, still under cooked, sent it back again and it comes back burnt. They offer to cook another one, I say fine, comes out WAY under cooked again. By this time I don't even care about eating this stake, but the manager comes out and asked if they could try one more time. They do and it's great, they comped my steak and the wine. So in the long run it sort-of worked out, but we will NEVER go back to 555 East. The people were nice just don't order the filet.

Pros: The place looks great, go for drinks

Cons: Slow service, can't cook a filet and not cheap at all

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/05/2008 Posted by delyte17

They weren't kidding about the tender and juicy steaks. Of course, Medium rare is the way to go but I'm sure any temperature would be seared to perfection. Thanks to one of the best nights in Long Beach, service was excellent!

Pros: Highest quality steak

Cons: not on time with reservation

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/10/2008 Posted by LBfoodGuy

Moving here from the midwest I have ate steak in Omaha, Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, Denver and some places that weren't much more than a wide place in the road. The steak at 555 rates with best of all those. Great Service Too! By the way, I am not related to any one at 555. I do love steak though.

3 Star Rating: Average

08/20/2007 Posted by sanfran_foodie

If you are use to higher standards of dining in some of the finest restaurants, this may be a bit disappointing. Service was mediocre, though the dishes came out quite promptly. However, our entrees came out before we were done with our starters and we had to make room for everything on our small table. I also had to refill my own wine glass from the bottle. I asked for my dish to be rare-medium but it was well. This is an okay place for dinner but would not consider it top in LA/OC. This is a restaurant I probably will never dine at again unless I'm down the street and craving good wine. With all this said, the wine list is pretty good and extensive.

Pros: Wine List

Cons: Service

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/19/2007 Posted by evil_monkeyz1

i carefully read the reviews here before deciding to check this place out. I love a good steak and have been to the all the big name steakhouses (mortons, ruth chris', palms, etc). This place serves up just as a good a steak but at better prices. And the bartender knows how to make a dirti maritini just right! You won't be disappointed but make reservations.

Pros: everything!

Cons: parking can be tough

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/06/2006 Posted by ellie42

My son and daughterinlaws favorite dine out in Long Beach. I have eaten there many times and never had a bad meal. The service is prompt, nice selection of food. It is a place that meakes you feel comfortable. Can get crowded on the weekends.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/03/2006 Posted by wysscatering

Service was very good. Steak also excellent. Was crowded, but that comes from first class operation.

Pros: food, service

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/10/2006 Posted by lyss820

As a meat person.. I couldn't recommend 555 East MORE! This place is has some of the most delicious steaks ever and their sides dont' hurt either! THEY ARE AMAZING! We come here all the time for a nice dinner out!

Pros: Steaks, Sides, Ambience

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/04/2006 Posted by denisejbs

Outstanding steak house with the best crab cakes I have ever found. Michael is my very favorite server. He's always smiling, makes me laugh, and always willing to go the extra for the patrons. The lamb is one of my very favorites. Full of flavor and very tender.

Editor's Review

Meat and potatoes in a clubby setting lure carnivorous Long Beach locals.  See the full editorial review.

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The management and kitchen feel so confident about your dining experience that they offer a 100-percent money-back guarantee.

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Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Valet

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5:30pm-9pm
  • Sat 5:30pm-9pm
  • Sun 5pm-9pm

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Discover
  • Visa
  • American Express

Cuisines

  • Seafood
  • Steakhouse

Meal Price

  • $$$

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