Parker's Lighthouse 
435 Shoreline Drive, #1, Long Beach CA  90802  562-432-6500  

Grilled Salmon on a bed of Couscous, topped with   Spinach and drizzled in Mango and Lime Sauces.

My second trip to Parker's Lighthouse was as good (even better) than the first.  The vegetable wrap was pretty good first time around but when I sampled the Chinese Chicken Sandwich my guest had, I was caught up in the flavor of the mesquite grilled chicken.  I knew I would try some meat or fish upon return.  

So the second time I went for a daily special with grilled salmon drizzled in a mango and lime sauce. Fish cuts come in 6 or 8 oz. with an endless supply of sourdough bread and butter delivered to your table.  House salads are extra. They include a clean, fresh and crisp gourmet mix of lettuce and just made-dressings.  Parker's Lighthouse is big on food presentation. Large colorful plates on which dishes are served as works of art are visible throughout well lit, open  rooms.   Huge glass windows show off  expansive views of the Long Beach bay, Aquarium of the Pacific, city skyline and Queen Mary Ship.  The environment is perfect for viewing what others eat so when you spot desserts, you can't help but be tempted by the Banana Fosters Sundae with warm rum caramel sauce and pecan brittle or the Warm Tuscan Apple Tart, dripping with Mascarpone Cream Sauce.

Photo © Debbie Stock

Entrees begin around  $10.  Be prepared to spend around $20 to $40 per person.  The atmosphere is very casual, the views are outstanding.

Photos  ©   Debbie Stock 

Images of  Long Beach from left to right include:  Queen Mary ship, Aquarium of  the Pacific, the  Pyramid at California State University Long Beach, Shoreline Village and the Long Beach skyline.