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Louisiana and Southern comfort food located waterfront in Shoreline Village. Beautiful sunset and water views from our patio. We are famous for our Gumbo Fries and Alligator Legs. Best seafood boils, slow smoked BBQ and the best catfish in the city. Live blues!
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–7 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 429 Shoreline Village Drive Suite H, Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (619) 790-8796
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Reviews
Eric Woodbey
I recently visited Louisiana Charlie’s in Long Beach and ordered the shrimp po’ boy with Cajun fries, along with chicken wings served with fries and yams.
The shrimp po’ boy was the clear standout. The shrimp were perfectly fried, well-seasoned, and generously portioned. It came fully dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and a flavorful house-made remoulade, all on a toasted French roll that held everything together nicely. Easily the highlight of the meal.
I had a bit of a love-hate relationship with the Cajun fries. The seasoning was solid and flavorful, but they didn’t have the crispiness I prefer—especially compared to their regular fries. That said, portions were generous across the board, and nothing felt skimpy.
The atmosphere and service were both great. You order and pay first, then take a seat. Sarah at the register did an excellent job helping us and made the process smooth. The only minor drawback is that if you want to add anything later, you have to walk back up front to pay—but that’s a small inconvenience in an otherwise very positive experience.
Overall, great food, great service, and a great visit. I’ll definitely be back.
… moreThe shrimp po’ boy was the clear standout. The shrimp were perfectly fried, well-seasoned, and generously portioned. It came fully dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and a flavorful house-made remoulade, all on a toasted French roll that held everything together nicely. Easily the highlight of the meal.
I had a bit of a love-hate relationship with the Cajun fries. The seasoning was solid and flavorful, but they didn’t have the crispiness I prefer—especially compared to their regular fries. That said, portions were generous across the board, and nothing felt skimpy.
The atmosphere and service were both great. You order and pay first, then take a seat. Sarah at the register did an excellent job helping us and made the process smooth. The only minor drawback is that if you want to add anything later, you have to walk back up front to pay—but that’s a small inconvenience in an otherwise very positive experience.
Overall, great food, great service, and a great visit. I’ll definitely be back.
Jay Compton
I visited Louisiana Charlie’s last Sunday. I used to dine here often when I lived in Long Beach years ago. When we arrived we had to pay first. I didn’t like this because I felt rushed. The bill came out to about $90 for two people, which isn’t bad. We ordered the following: sauteed fish, fried shrimp, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, yams, and sweet potatoe pie (store bought). We were seated near the rear of the restaurant. I felt like we were forgotten at times. The food was good, but I feel that the pay before you eat thing kind of ruins the dining experience. I would come back, but I’ll probably order the food to go.
… moreGeorgia
Overall an ok experience.
Paying before you eat always makes you wonder why is this needed and in my opinion It can make you feel as if its more of a food truck experience instead of dining at a restaurant.
The bbq smoke smelled great and we made our choices, paid, and waited on a patio with a nice view of the lighthouse and people walking by.
A runner brought our drinks, and soon after our meals arrived by server. He was friendly and the food looked good. The Yams were my favorite and the mac n cheese very tasty. My huband had a catfish special and raved about the red beans , collard greens and my yams. He is from New Orleans so he would know how this should taste. Unfortunately my ribs were pretty tough not alot of meat very dried up just covered in sauce possibly to hide the fact they may have been old…
Our server didn’t return for quite awhile. When he was leaving another table I stopped him & asked if we could have a refill of our drink and only then did he inquire how our food was. I was like its ok but the disappointment it was delivered with should have given some kind of response. In reality I should have been honest and told him this was not what I expected. The reviews I saw on You Tube made it sound amazing and at $30 a half slab(5 ribs and an end piece) I expected better…
I ended up asking another server if the ribs normally came out like this. She took one look at them and said definitely not. I can see how dried they are from here. Can I get you some to take home they just came off the smoker. Yes please. Very nice and the right thing to do. When I tried these later at home they were SO much better than the first time. Juicy, meaty , and a little smokey. Very happy that they replaced what I had, with what should have come out the first time. I will say they did right in the end but the first ribs #1 shouldn’t have been served and drowned in bbq sauces to hide they were old & #2 our server should have looked at them and asked for better ones or told us it would be a little longer for some fresher ribs just off the smoker. Also check on your table to see how their food is within a few minutes is usually a good idea.
I am grateful the other server was able to step in and get us the better ribs she is my hero and deserves to be recognized for doing the right thing
… morePaying before you eat always makes you wonder why is this needed and in my opinion It can make you feel as if its more of a food truck experience instead of dining at a restaurant.
The bbq smoke smelled great and we made our choices, paid, and waited on a patio with a nice view of the lighthouse and people walking by.
A runner brought our drinks, and soon after our meals arrived by server. He was friendly and the food looked good. The Yams were my favorite and the mac n cheese very tasty. My huband had a catfish special and raved about the red beans , collard greens and my yams. He is from New Orleans so he would know how this should taste. Unfortunately my ribs were pretty tough not alot of meat very dried up just covered in sauce possibly to hide the fact they may have been old…
Our server didn’t return for quite awhile. When he was leaving another table I stopped him & asked if we could have a refill of our drink and only then did he inquire how our food was. I was like its ok but the disappointment it was delivered with should have given some kind of response. In reality I should have been honest and told him this was not what I expected. The reviews I saw on You Tube made it sound amazing and at $30 a half slab(5 ribs and an end piece) I expected better…
I ended up asking another server if the ribs normally came out like this. She took one look at them and said definitely not. I can see how dried they are from here. Can I get you some to take home they just came off the smoker. Yes please. Very nice and the right thing to do. When I tried these later at home they were SO much better than the first time. Juicy, meaty , and a little smokey. Very happy that they replaced what I had, with what should have come out the first time. I will say they did right in the end but the first ribs #1 shouldn’t have been served and drowned in bbq sauces to hide they were old & #2 our server should have looked at them and asked for better ones or told us it would be a little longer for some fresher ribs just off the smoker. Also check on your table to see how their food is within a few minutes is usually a good idea.
I am grateful the other server was able to step in and get us the better ribs she is my hero and deserves to be recognized for doing the right thing
Vick Idio (talknerdy2m3)
I don’t really like the setup as you wait to get your order taken and then sit. You’ve been issued your number.
When our drinks came out our water glasses had food particles floating in them. They were quickly replaced but after that wasn’t too trusting.
Next our food came out and even though it was hot, mine came out with hair strands. When I notify our waiter I was getting the option for it to be remade or receive a refund. We went with the refund option but it took 40 minutes after asking three times for that to be completed.
Other than the view which you can absolutely see on your own I would not recommend this place. It’s worth being overcharged someplace else.
… moreWhen our drinks came out our water glasses had food particles floating in them. They were quickly replaced but after that wasn’t too trusting.
Next our food came out and even though it was hot, mine came out with hair strands. When I notify our waiter I was getting the option for it to be remade or receive a refund. We went with the refund option but it took 40 minutes after asking three times for that to be completed.
Other than the view which you can absolutely see on your own I would not recommend this place. It’s worth being overcharged someplace else.
Aj W
There needs to be a sign placed at the front of the restaurant that says, only one party can enter at a time when you order. We went here yesterday to eat for dinner. It was windy and chilly outside. So when we had the opportunity to step inside we did. We were rudely told by the person taking the orders that only one party can be inside at a time. Then the fact that they are asking if you want to tip at the beginning when you are ordering, it’s laughable. We get seated and get our food in a descent amount of time. The food was a 10 out of 10. I had catfish, yams, and Cajun fries, everything was delicious! There seem not to be a dedicated server for the table. Someone that appeared to be the manager checked on us more than the other employees. A tall white male, with tattoos, and gauged earlobes. He was very nice. We had one other younger male employee that checked on us as well. However, the female that we initially encountered, horrible, and first impressions are everything. I would visit again but if I encountered the same woman with that bad attitude I would not return again.
… moreKiana Williams
I used to frequent Louisiana Charlie’s when I lived in the area, so I was excited to come back. The food was simply amazing as always and still lives up to what I remembered. Unfortunately, the service really missed the mark this time.
I understand that many restaurants have shifted to a pay before you eat model, but the issues went beyond that. The hostess was not very friendly, and we often had to track down our waiter for basic items (like forks, napkins, etc) and our dessert .It felt like the restaurant was understaffed, which affected the overall experience.
The bartender deserves recognition because they were the only one who truly made an effort to accommodate our needs and keep things moving.
I truly hope management addresses the staffing and service issues because the food is still excellent and this place has so much potential to be great again.
… moreI understand that many restaurants have shifted to a pay before you eat model, but the issues went beyond that. The hostess was not very friendly, and we often had to track down our waiter for basic items (like forks, napkins, etc) and our dessert .It felt like the restaurant was understaffed, which affected the overall experience.
The bartender deserves recognition because they were the only one who truly made an effort to accommodate our needs and keep things moving.
I truly hope management addresses the staffing and service issues because the food is still excellent and this place has so much potential to be great again.
Dee Be
First time there and was satisfied. I would definitely go back. Went on a weekday so it wasn’t really busy which was good.. I gave service 4-stars only cause it appeared to be a couple of employees working the front and had to get up to request refills/water… which the gentleman immediately brought them to us.
… moreLaShauna Hill
My husband and visited Long Beach for our Anniversary and had the pleasure of dining at Louisiana Charlie’s! I must say we really enjoyed ourselves and the view on the outside patio was everything! We had a variety of platters but our all time favorite was The Gumbo Fries!!! Can you say AMAZING and just know an half order will feed more than 2 of you!!!! We will definitely visit again!!!
… moreN K
I love Louisiana Charlie’s the gumbo french fries are absolutely amazing and the portion size is so big you legitimately could share it with like three people. I also had gator land frog legs. Here for the first time I like the frog legs, but I didn’t anticipate the gator tasting more fishy and mushy. The barbecue is pretty good. The wings are good. The fish is really good. The only thing I didn’t particularly care for was the was the Gumbo I want. The drinks are exceptional as well, I love sitting on the back because it’s facing the water and the boat so it provides an amazing calming view while you’re able to enjoy some awesome food. They have a new system here where you kind of do like a self ordering system, which is perfect for me, but people that are not that comfortable using that it can be a hassle nevertheless, there’s always some one there to help you. I love it.
… morenurse dianne
I didn’t know this place existed. I didn’t want to eat at the Yard House again.
I thought there was a pizza by the slice place at the Pike, so I walked down and around looking for it.
Didn’t see the pizza place, saw another one,but they sell the whole pizza.
I wasn’t feeling the nearby live bands,or other crowded places to eat,so I kept walking.
I saw Louisiana Charlies, and yay,so glad I tried it. I will definitely be back.This was a nice,relaxing spot to eat outside,on the patio.
We could see the water,from our table,and enjoy music playing on the patio.
It is no cash, cards only,no table service.
You get a menu outside, go in order, and pay first. let them know if you are dining in or out,get a number for your table,they serve your food.
The food was tasty,and the portions were decent sides.
The margarita was huge.
The hot link po boy is yummy,so is the shrimp po boy.
The mac n cheese was decent,seasoned properly, obviously not Kraft mac n cheese.
The fries were seasoned well,yummy.
The staff were all kind and helpful.
… moreI thought there was a pizza by the slice place at the Pike, so I walked down and around looking for it.
Didn’t see the pizza place, saw another one,but they sell the whole pizza.
I wasn’t feeling the nearby live bands,or other crowded places to eat,so I kept walking.
I saw Louisiana Charlies, and yay,so glad I tried it. I will definitely be back.This was a nice,relaxing spot to eat outside,on the patio.
We could see the water,from our table,and enjoy music playing on the patio.
It is no cash, cards only,no table service.
You get a menu outside, go in order, and pay first. let them know if you are dining in or out,get a number for your table,they serve your food.
The food was tasty,and the portions were decent sides.
The margarita was huge.
The hot link po boy is yummy,so is the shrimp po boy.
The mac n cheese was decent,seasoned properly, obviously not Kraft mac n cheese.
The fries were seasoned well,yummy.
The staff were all kind and helpful.