Downtown Dining Scene Experiences Influx Of Locals And Visitors

By: Alena Maschke

Downtown Long Beach dining is becoming increasingly diverse, as a mix of new restaurants and tried-and-true favorites draws in visitors and attracts new residents. Venues ranging from tablecloth restaurants to small cafes and casual eateries offer cuisine from every continent and cater to an eclectic palette, from classic Italian pasta to perfectly seared scallops.

With its sweeping view of the water, Parkers’ Lighthouse in the Shoreline Village area of Downtown Long Beach has long been a favored destination for visitors and Long Beach residents alike. A staple of the downtown dining scene, Parkers’ has been serving up fresh seafood and classic American fare for more than three decades. The restaurant is looking forward to its 35th anniversary in 2019.

“Overall it comes down to the quality of the service, the quality of the food, and the location is second to none,” David Maskello, general manager at Parkers’, told the Business Journal. The last year has been especially positive, he remarked, with more tourists coming in from cruise ships and conventions.

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