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Open Sesame


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4.5 of 5 stars 99 ratings
99 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
48
4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#2 of 289 restaurants in Long Beach
  • Cuisines: Lebanese, Middle Eastern

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5 of 5 stars
carriewhite27   2 contributions
Long Beach
Oct 8, 2009

This is my favorite place to eat in Long Beach. I have never had a bad meal and I have tried the entire menu. Favorites: Apps - potatoes, yogurt dip, spicy hummos, cauliflower; Meals - veggie plate, falafel pita, chicken tawook or shwarma, the pizza's are good too. Try the hot tea too! more

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5 of 5 stars
The_Snuggle_Bunny   17 contributions
Hemet, CA
Oct 6, 2009

After reading the reviews, we tried this place out and are glad we did. We started with the fried potatoes ($4.95 - and a good size serving, plenty for two to share and probably for four). The potatoes with lemon and seasonings were outstanding. We tried one of "pizzas" - (4.95). While tasty, simply pita bread dipped in hummus is... more

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5 of 5 stars
Janine_DuCharme   7 contributions
Seattle, WA
Sep 20, 2009

This is the best restaurant in Long Beach. I lived there for two years, and still say this whenever I go back. Okay, the service isn't as good as the other Lebanese place across the street, but it doesn't have to be. Be sure to get an entree plate so that you can sample more things off the menu. (Just... more

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2 of 5 stars
ilove-europ   6 contributions
Long Beach, CA
Aug 13, 2009

First, it's not a bad place to eat. It's just the CRAZY lines attract people because they think it's so good!! Really, Sunnin, down the street is way more authentic and better tasting! I lived in Belmont Shore for 7 years and have tried both places several times. I have even done a taste test, and Sunnin blows Open Seasame... more

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5 of 5 stars
PrangeMantis   3 contributions
Fort Worth
Jul 27, 2009

I have been to a few greek/lebanese restaurants and this one ranks as my favorite. The Lebanese beer was a great addition to the meal. I recommend getting a couple appetizers to start off with and then sharing the Sultan's Platter. The Sultan's platter gives you the best Open Sesame has to offer. The only thing I wish for this... more

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5 of 5 stars
RuTut   23 contributions
California
Jun 9, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I live in Long Beach and Open Sesame is one restaurant we visit at least once a month. If you are looking for healthy and fresh food this is the place to go. We usually order the fried potatoes with garlic, labne, chicken tawook plate and the tawook grilled panini sandwich. The garlic dipping sauce is amazing. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jun 3, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

Love this place! Amazing food, service and prices! more

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4 of 5 stars
grapebgirl   16 contributions
Canton, Ohio
Apr 27, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

after reviewing tripadvisor, i found this gem! my husband & i love Mediterranean food & they had fantastic tabbouleh & grape leaves! it was small & quaint! we went for dinner after i picked up my husband @ long beach airport. it wasn't far & if the weather is nice they have outdoor seating! we will definitely be going back! more

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4 of 5 stars
SEMariscal   7 contributions
California
Apr 24, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I live in Long Beach and at least once a week we go to Open Sesame, the fried potatoes are AMAZING and I love the chicken sharwama, and lastly the garli sauce is too die for! more

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4 of 5 stars
shellane71   6 contributions
Feb 15, 2009

Good food and quick service...reasonably price as well. more

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Open Sesame Address

5215 E 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803-5316
Tel: (562) 621-1698
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.