555 East

555 East is an American steakhouse located in Long Beach, California.[1][2] It opened in November 1984 and celebrated its 40th anniversary on November 2024.[2]

555 East is part of the King's Seafood Company chain of restaurants.[1][2]

In 1993, the restaurant had a brief name change to Domenic’s East Village.[2]

Reception

Long Beach Current, "Voted by Long Beach State students as the “Best Place to Blow Your Whole Paycheck,” the award-winning steakhouse prides themselves on cooking customers’ steaks to perfection."[3]

LAist, "If you want to be treated like Frank Sinatra would have been, this might be the restaurant for you."[4]

Los Angeles Times (1995), "Steaks are no slouches either. All prime, corn-fed Midwestern beef, they’re served on platters that sizzle with butter without swimming in it. Kansas City strip is fabulous, charred a true medium rare, with a deep aged taste that gets better near the bone. The meaty T-bone is my next choice."[5]

Los Angeles Times (1997), "With its dark wood wainscoting, burgundy leather booths and crisp white tablecloths, 555 East is a clubby haven for enjoying a martini or bourbon on the rocks, followed by a good steak and bottle of Cabernet.[6]

Los Angeles Times (2024), "After 40 years, 555 East proves it still knows how to throw a party with its New Year’s Eve spread. Long Beach’s beloved steakhouse is offering a four-course prix-fixe menu."[7]

References

  1. Edwards, Andrew. Community recalls Long Beach restaurant pioneer Jeff King Press-Telegram, May 24, 2017^
  2. Sisneros, Jacob. Long Beach’s venerable steakhouse, the 555, is turning 40 years old Long Beach Post, October 31, 2024^
  3. Steaks are high at 555 East American Steakhouse Long Beach Current, November 16, 2022^
  4. Copp, Lucy. Listener-Favorite LA Steakhouses To Try (Bring Your Appetite) LAist, June 14, 2024^
  5. Virbila, S. Irene. STYLE / RESTAURANTS : IN THE BOEUF Los Angeles Times, October 15, 1995^
  6. Virbila, S. Irene. The Many Sides of Beef Los Angeles Times, October 5, 1997^
  7. Tse, Tiffany. Ring in 2025 with 25 exceptional New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day meals Los Angeles Times, December 19, 2024^