Malainey's Grill & One Hell of an Irish Bar - Long Beach, California

Lady B.

I had a delightful time at brunch with a group of perhaps 40+ ladies. We had reserved their private room & really enjoyed fun fellowshipping together. The view was lovely & and the brunch choices were varied & very tasty. I'm looking forward to a return visit.

Shannon W.

I so appreciated the dog menu and dog friendly patio. I asked about a gluten free menu, they don’t have one and didn’t know what was safe. Despite that we stayed to sit outside for our dogs. The staff was friendly, and I appreciated the dog burgers. However, they brought the dogs scalding hot burgers, which thankfully we picked up before they ate them.
My hubby’s tuna sandwich was decent, but the Cobb salad was a joke! Iceberg lettuce, icky chicken and pretty blah for $25! Over prices for what you get, but the service was ok

Audrey S.

5 Stars – A Hidden Gem with a Sunset Blues Surprise!

Drawn in by the sunburnt sign like a moth to a flame, we found ourselves wondering—was this prime waterfront spot still in business, or had we stumbled upon a ghost bar with an incredible view? Curiosity got the best of us, and thank goodness it did!

Nestled right next to the always-packed Ballast Point Brewery, Melainey’s was wrapping up their popular Sunday brunch when we walked in. Our mission? Find an outdoor patio. Much to our surprise, there was plenty of open seating—right on the water, no less! With pints of Smithwick’s Red (because, of course, when in an Irish bar…), we made ourselves comfortable for some top-tier people-watching. Between the sailboats capsizing in the marina and the endless entertainment of watching people attempt to park Duffy boats (some more successfully than others), it was pure waterfront comedy.

If I had one minor wish, it’d be for barstools that are a few inches taller—Shorty over here had to sit on my legs to get a proper view. But hey, small price to pay for such a killer spot!

Just when we thought we were wrapping up, our super sweet server casually mentioned that we had to come back at 6 PM for the Six Pigem live blues show. We figured, why not? So back we came, and WOW—this place had completely transformed. What was once a laid-back patio scene had turned into an elbow-to-elbow, standing-room-only, blues-infused party. The taps were flowing, the music was incredible, and the whole place had this electric energy that only happens when great people, great drinks, and great vibes collide.

Needless to say, next time, we’re reserving a table in advance. Melainey’s, you’ve officially won us over. A sunset blues fiesta we didn’t know we needed, but now can’t wait to experience again!

Akeesa G.

Ambiance: beautiful view from the inside, decor was a little old and wasn't really busy for a happy hour but overall I liked it inside.

Service: Our server was decent. I had to look for her a few times, but she seemed to be the only one on the floor at the time, so it wasn't bad.

Food: I'm still thinking about the zucchini. It was perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked! Loaded fries and wings were delicious as well. Menu had a lot to offer... enjoyed it thoroughly.

Parking was kind of annoying

Omar B.

Highly recommended restaurant! I was surprised by the staff, quick service, very tasty flavor in every serve. No waiting line to enter, prices really good and vey nice atmosphere. We will be back for sure. Kidos liked their plates and also Did I.
Enough parking spaces in front. Enjoy your visit!

Benjamin Z.

We saw an incredible show by virtuoso guitar genius Greg Koch at Malainey's. The music was phenomenal - just amazing in every possible sense, the sound was incredible, and our seating was perfect. My friend ordered the Shepherd's Pie, and said it was great. Another friend had the Calamari and said it was the best. And our server, Markette, did a super job (and is a super cute young lady!). Looking forward to seeing many more shows at Malainey's, my new favorite live music venue!

Andrea F.

I go here for blues most Sundays. Great blues groups for reasonable price sitting. Drinks are decent and reasonably priced. And the food is typical bar food
Big portions. And you can go there looking any which way and just be relaxed. People are friendly. It's not a typical pickup bar.

Becky C.

Unexpectedly good and will be back! My family and I planned on dining at Ballas Point which is located in the same business plaza on a Saturday night, but we couldn't get a table. So we walked to Malainey's Grill and got a table right away.

I noticed most diners were old folks and we instantly felt out of placed but everyone was so nice. There was a live band playing and people were dancing and having a good time. I even ended up dancing with a group of people I didn't know haha.

Food was good! We enjoyed everything we had. Corned Beef and Cabbage, Calamari and Fish and Chips were all pretty good. Drinks were good and strong yeeeaah!!

Again, everyone was friendly esp our server. Will definitely dine again if we are in the area.