Tucked inside The Westin in Downtown Long Beach is a little gem called The Grill.  And It’s not only for hotel guests!

Last weekend, we had the pleasure of eating at The Grill for my belated birthday dinner, and let me just say I’m glad we took a Lyft there because I was in a total food coma by the time we left!  I chose some of the more indulgent foods because we were celebrating, and I waddled out of the restaurant full of butter and garlic and with a big smile on my face.

I waddled out of the restaurant full of butter and garlic and with a big smile on my face.

 If you have never eaten at The Grill, you will find that there are rich foods, fresh foods, classic foods, pretty much every type of American entree you can think of.   Whether you are looking for a summer salad for lunch, a buttery pasta for dinner, or just some drinks with friends, you will find it here.

There are rich foods, fresh foods, classic foods, pretty much every type of American entree you can think of. 

When we arrived at The Grill, someone greeted us immediately and I noticed the restaurant had a really intimate vibe.  You can feel that you’re in a hotel in a way that makes you wish you were vacation too, but it’s situated far enough from the lobby that you aren’t distracted by excessive foot traffic.

I started with a Pomegranate Green Tea cocktail, which was a strong but tasty martini.  There were a number of other specialty cocktails, but this one is my favorite!  (Another reason I’m glad we didn’t drive – these drinks go down way too easily!)  There is an extensive beer and wine list as well, and Jason went with a Cabernet for himself.

The atmosphere was light, and quiet but not too quiet.

The atmosphere was light, and quiet but not too quiet.  I got a Caesar salad before my dinner and was really

impressed with the size of it.  I easily could have shared it (but I didn’t want to because it was so good!)

For our entrees, I got the Shrimp Linguine and Jason got the turkey burger.  My linguine was amazing.  The sauce was buttery and garlicky, the shrimp were huge, and it was garnished with bacon that was cooked to perfection.   Jason said his burger was great as well. It was gone before I finished my first shrimp so I know it had to have been good.

The shrimp were huge, and it was garnished with bacon that was cooked to perfection.

Every server who stopped by our table was incredibly friendly.  They asked what occasion we were celebrating and when we had finished our meals, someone brought out a chocolate lava cake for my birthday!  It was warm and gooey and even came with a candle on top.  Jason doesn’t eat sweets at all, so I ate most of this delicious dessert all by myself (which left me wondering if other diners just assumed I didn’t want to share…)

Prices were really reasonable for such high quality food, with most entrees in the $14-24 range.

Prices were really reasonable for such high quality food, with most entrees in the $14-24 range.  They had a variety of apps like nachos and flatbread pizzas that were in the lower price range also.  It was mostly American fare: there were the classics like burgers and sandwiches, and then your more dinner-style entrees like salmon and steak.  There were several pastas too, and I was in the mood for carbs!

We are always looking for new happy hours that have good prices.

They have a really great happy hour with even cheaper prices on apps and great drink specials, which would be perfect for a night out with friends or a date night.  Jason and I are always looking for new happy hours that have good prices, but we don’t always want a sports bar vibe.  The Grill is the perfect spot to fill that niche.