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the Eldo

Restaurant Cafe Bar Breakfast restaurant Hamburger restaurant Family restaurant Pub Ice cream shop Steak house Sports bar Gastropub Beer hall South african restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Pubs in Long Beach


Address

3014 N Studebaker Rd Ste C, Long Beach, CA 90808

Website

eldobar.com

Contact

(562) 421-4595

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (847 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 4 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 4 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 4 to 10 PM
  • Monday: 4 to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 4 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 4 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 4 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Henk de S. 6 months ago on Google • 191 reviews
    Absolutely delicious authentic South African food! Mixed in the menu are also several American dishes, so it allows the less adventurist diner to try some menu items while having the safety of ribeye steak, etc. Service level from Audrey was excellent. Give them a try and come hungry! It might be helpful if the menu highlighted the authentic South African dishes better.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexzandria B. 2 years ago on Google
    First time here, never given it thought because they open late but was finally in the area right when they opened and WOOOOOW.. The service was above and beyond, our server and the cleaning crew walking about were ON IT. The beer was refreshing and cold, appetizers were amazing, the zucchini sticks were freshly fried and hand tossed, not frozen. Wings had the perfect crisp and the dressings were superb! Main entrees were incredible, the ribeye is A MUST, meat SO juicy and tender, seasoned so well, mashed potatoes creamy and buttery vegetables 👌👌👌 Philly was complimented very nice with munster cheese 🤤 EVERYTHING was amazing. It got busy quickly and I could see why! Would LOVE if they opened around noon, definitely would swing by for a midday pick me up pitcher 😉 Thank you Eldo 👏
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jo A. 1 year ago on Google
    I really enjoyed the garden patio atmosphere, less noisy and less stuffy. The food was very good and we had a lovely time there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deana M. 5 months ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Came here for the Heady Topper stayed for the food! We made a reservation because I heard it was the only way to sit inside the restaurant part, that was easy to do. We got there and we had a bit of a wait because they wanted to make sure the server had time with her tables before giving her another which was a great idea. The bar area was busy but still had some space, I’d don’t last long. We had some margaritas which are so fresh and so yummy and I had a Heady Topper which is hard to come by on the west coast! We ordered the pretzel, corn dog and zucchini for starters. Everything was hot and flavorful. Zucchini was some of the best we’ve had in a long time. It was fresh, light batter and fried to perfection! For the main event we had the filet, fish and chips and one of their beef pies……. 10/10!!! /all of it done and done well!! So tasty and we enjoyed it all! When it comes to steak my wife can be picky but she ate it all and loved it! We will be back!! I suggest you give it a try!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KS U. 4 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    GO FOR THE BIG PRETZEL AND THE LAMB CURRY! We had the Big Pretzel, the Durban Lamb Curry, the Shepherds Pie and Malva Cake and all were amazing! Great Service too. Gets busy, make reservations for busy times.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelly R. 1 year ago on Google
    Fish & chips and steak & stout pie were both good. I don't really care for garlish in my mashed potato, but it wasn't too strong and the gravy was decent. Nice neighborhood place. If you live here you will probably run into someone you know.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Audrey E. 5 months ago on Google
    This place was basic. I was expecting homemade ice cream , but it was just thrifty ice cream. I wish they had better selections as far as sizes. They only had bigger cups and a good size waffle cones. One may not see that as a bad thing, but it was just too much ice cream. I asked if I could have a smaller cake cone instead and I was told no, they were reserved for kids. It's an ice cream cone for goodness sakes and some people like myself do not like waffle cones. I asked if they had smaller cups and they said no, but they could give me a small scoop , but would have to charge me for a big scoop. I wasn't satisfied with the options. I understand they have their policies, but having options for the various customers would be nice. The ladies working there were very nice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam W. 3 months ago on Google New
    Great bar seating. Good food. Large, man-sized portions. Great service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ricardo The R. 2 years ago on Google
    The Eldo is a Long Beach staple. It is a great place located on the East side of Long Beach. We enjoy going there after a game of golf and enjoying the atmosphere as a group. Good times!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rochell M. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was great as always. My husband had the Ribeye and I had the shrimp linguine. Our server Emily was the best she was always making sure if we needed a refill or anything else. Great date place or great place for family time to eat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paula S. 2 months ago on Google • 83 reviews New
    This was our first visit but not our last. I would say this restaurant is a neighborhood gem. The restaurant was busy. If you have a reservation, you get inside seating . If you walk up, you can eat at the bar or there is open seating on t patio. We accessed the menu using a QR code. However for the technology challenged crowd, they have pads with the menu listed I had a ginger beer. My husband had a chocolate shake made with Thrifty Ice cream. I would have had a cone but Chocolate Malted Crunch was not one of the flavors available. For food, we had the garlicky cheesy, buttery bread (I think we will have to order a loaf for every visit) Hubby had the half order of fish and chips. Fish was light the batter was crispy. The chips were battered as well. I had a cup of chicken and dumplings soup and the beef stroganoff. We would order these items again . However on the next visit, we are going to order something else lots to try….burgers or steak.

  • 4/5 Douglas J. 1 month ago on Google • 67 reviews New
    It’s noisy for a restaurant, but it’s also a sports bar so… Great food, but I suggest putting the wifi password on the tables by the QR code menu. I mean, if you’re going to have a QR code menu it should be easy for customers. I had no reception and could not look at the menu on my phone. Fortunately my dinner partner had a different provider and he got cell service, but still we had to not look at his phone and if he was on the same provider we’d have sat there twiddling our thumbs until we could get the password, so again, put the password on the QR code for customers.

  • 5/5 James K. 2 months ago on Google • 47 reviews New
    This is a great local bar for great food and has tons of TV screens to watch all of your favorite sports teams. They are known for their fish and chips as well as a delicious ribeye. Also, don't sleep on the steak nachos. Delicious. Staff and servers are super friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!

  • 2/5 Abby I. 2 months ago on Google • 35 reviews New
    Service was excellent, food was really mediocre. The pretzel and dessert were okay, but everything else was bland, lackluster, and dry. I see a lot of the other reviews mention that the food is very authentically south African, and I believe them, because it all just tasted like colonialism: dry, uninspired ripoffs of others cultures' food with depressing steamed frozen vegetables. For the price point, absolutely not worth it.

  • 5/5 Mia M. 3 months ago on Google New
    Came to Visit my Daughter in Lakewood for my birthday. Wanted a good steak dinner...she said THE ELDO! BEST STEAK EVER! VERY COMFORTABLE AND THEY HAVE THE SCOOP ICE CREAM SHOP RIGHT NEXT DOOR FOR DESSERT! PERFECT NIGHT PERFECT FOOD! THANK YOU FOR GREAT EXPIERENCE! OUR NEW SPOT FOR DINNER!!!!

  • 5/5 Ville L. 1 month ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    The OX. The best burger of my Life (in LA) and competiting with about 30 burgers I have had so far… Loved how they asked and delivered the meat medium plus just as I wished. Also nice atmosphere and extremely nice list of beverages.

  • 4/5 Jane H. 1 year ago on Google
    Their booth chairs they put in really close off half the room and make seating very uncomfortable and sports view difficult, which is why we go there. But the game is always on, the food is good with a unique flare and the servers are okay when they remember to come back to you to take your order.

  • 4/5 Marek M. 9 months ago on Google
    Nice local place, good beer selection, good bar food with some unique dishes but very noisy. If they put some noise dampening tiles on the ceiling Id like it better... have to try the patio next time.

  • 5/5 Eugene De G. 9 months ago on Google
    Had the Steak Nachos with friends for my birthday. The waitress was very thoughtful and gave me a free scoop of ice cream. Appreciate the kind gesture. I will be back to try more food. The menu looks great!

  • 4/5 justin c. 11 months ago on Google
    Great diverse food, great service, they were pretty crowded but we were able to be seated in the bar. Only ding is the menu system. I don't mind QR code menus but my cell signal was really bad while inside and their guest wifi was atrocious to sign into. The server was expecting all these issues and quickly handed us a tablet from the host station.

  • 5/5 Benjamin P. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food in a modern but old feeling place. The stroganoff was incredible. They have a good cocktail menu and the bar is a nice wraparound style.

  • 5/5 Anna P. 1 year ago on Google
    The Eldo is one of our favorites! The food is delicious. Order a pretzel, bacon-covered dates, or samosas to start. Any drink from the bar will not disappoint. The wait staff is friendly, professional, and efficient. Thank you, Eldo. Keep up the good work!

  • 5/5 Toni S. 1 year ago on Google
    First time going here been wanting to try it for sometime so took my dad for his birthday. We both had the ribeye with baked potato and and order of fried zucchini.. everything was so good the steak was TENDER ! prices were not to bad especially for the portions you get .. neither of us finished it so we get another meal out of it .. and the service was great too everyone was very nice can’t say anything bad about this place

  • 5/5 Noah C. 1 year ago on Google
    This place has some of the best bar food I've had, period. Pair that with the endless selection of beer, and it's the perfect bar Has an old school/biker bar feel to it, it is usually full but not packed, bar seating is pretty much always available from the times I went Besides it having a really nice bar, the restaurant itself is basically perfect, really good service and awesome personalities all around Look at the menu ahead of time, so many good choices

  • 5/5 Kelly D. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is underrated. Local LB spot that has been around for years. Food is great, service is awesome. We love to ride out bikes and sit on the patio. Their lamb samosa's are SO good!

  • 5/5 Phuc T. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place! Everything about it is great, the atmosphere, service, food, and drinks. And a beautiful staff! I've always had a good time here. They have the best zucchini sticks around!

  • 4/5 Kathy M. 1 year ago on Google
    Our first time at the Eldo. Great food and excellent service. Thanks for the special candle on our birthday guest’s dessert. The look on his face when he blew out the candle multiple times was priceless.

  • 5/5 Luis G. 1 year ago on Google
    First time here but definitely not the last. Our server Renee was awesome. Food was great specially the steak. The ambiance was lively and all the staff was nice. Even bought a shirt. Going back soon for sure.

  • 4/5 Lori O. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food! I had the Steak N' Stout pie with one of the side sauces the waitress recommended... maybe a House Steak sauce? Let me tell you, it was delicious! I will definitely come back and try other dishes. The only draw back, is the small parking lot.

  • 5/5 Sea L. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food! Best Rib Eye steak I have had in America. They also have a really good beer menu. Highly recommend this place. 10/10

  • 5/5 Jillian B. 2 years ago on Google
    Didn't eat inside the restaurant, rather my friends and I got ice cream at their shop, The Scoop. Thrifty's ice cream (always a hit) and the Big Trev is almost as large as my face! I think they had a dozen or so flavors of ice cream available, and the chocolate chip cookies were delectable. We were attended to as soon as we walked in and the whole place was immaculate. Highly recommend!

  • 4/5 Daniel G. 1 year ago on Google
    Sarah was a great server. Ample seating. Wide selection of food. In a weird spot but don't let this scare you away because the ambiance sets the mood. The servers were great and we enjoy our time there.

  • 4/5 Max S. 1 year ago on Google
    Good casual place. Busy, but never too busy where you have to wait long without a reservation. Food is good. Ice cream as a dessert was a good deal. Knocking it one star because they served me a samosa that was still frozen in the middle.

  • 5/5 Brian B. 2 years ago on Google
    Old school steakhouse that is very popular and gets crowded. Steaks are fantastic. My favorite is the ribeye. My son says the Tavern burger is the best hamburger he's ever had. There is a bar area and both indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of TV screens showing sports. The staff is well trained and seams to be genuinely glad you came in. Attentive service.

  • 4/5 Devin M. 2 years ago on Google
    Love the outdoor patio area. It has that sort of indoor feel while being outside. The food here was "good" but the fried items all tasted like the oil was getting old and dirty. It's also a pet peeve of mine when they ask how you'd like your burger cooked and it just cook it well done when you ask for medium rare. I would rather they not ask if they are going to give it to me well done regardless

  • 5/5 Bob C. 2 years ago on Google
    El Do was great service was great and one of the very few restaurants that serves A Lamb Shank . Which happens to be one of my all time favs. Really good Rib Eye steaks.

  • 4/5 Kevin L. 2 years ago on Google
    The service was great. No music was playing in the outdoor area (not a bad thing sometimes). The chicken pot pie I ordered was good.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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