• CLOSED: Steamed - Organic Vegetarian Cuisine

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  • White Vegetarian
Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Organic
Western
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Vegetarian restaurant in the heart of downtown Long Beach. Can make anything on the menu vegan. Offers both take out and backyard cafe-style patio. Uses organic produce from local farmers. Reported closed Jan 2020.


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24 Reviews

First Review by TB

misschrnc

Points +78

Vegan
12 Nov 2019

Cute little spot

I tried their "tuna" sandwich. The food was delicious. I was full and satisfied. The atmosphere is nice, and they play some awesome music!

Pros: Food tastes good, A lot of choices, Lot's of drinks

Cons: No parking lot

CarlosJuanFandango

Points +56

Vegan
25 Sep 2019

What a find!

We stumbled upon this place by accident. Glad we did! The staff were helpful and the options easily tailored to Vegan. Very tasty and filling food. Although by the road we found it to be quiet and accommodating. Would recommend as everything was cooked fresh and not greasy. Well done guys great place.

Pros: All food can be tailored Vegan , Great Staff, Relaxed

trulyhaylie

Points +16

Vegan
20 Sep 2019

I love the quality ingredients.The happy tuna and walnut taco meat are excellent

I enjoy the calm casual environment.

MiriamMarquez

Points +80

Vegan
05 Aug 2019

Love this Place...nice patio area to enjoy ur meal. Friendly staff.

I love the relax and chill vibe. I had the tuna and it’s was delicious.

Pros: All vegan menu and sells beer

Cons: Street parking is limited

Maurayne

Points +22

Vegan
14 Jul 2019

Try everything!!

We went here yesterday on a whim and we were very happy with the service, the food, and the ambiance.

Pros: Everything here is vegan.

Cons: No cons.

IsmaelRobles

Points +42

Vegan
07 Jul 2018

Love it

Love that you can make anything on the menu Vegan and can make a kids menu. Great flavor on the food and the salsa is amazing. Good job!

Pros: veganize anything

Cons: none

BlendedFruit

Points +271

Vegan
05 Jan 2018

Hidden Splendor

Check it out

Pros: Vegetables, Local, Small

Cons: Parking, Wait a while for food, Wi-fi not available

fluffbunny

Points +34

Vegan
28 Nov 2017

Amazing!

Great guest service and delicious food. The walnut "meat" is just the right amount of nutty and it's perfectly seasoned. A bit pricey, but the produce is local and organic, so I can see why. The shop has a nice, laid-back atmosphere.

Pros: tasty , healthy, great guest service

Cons: price

mbayogi

Points +56

Vegan
19 Nov 2017

Average, Not My First Choice

I've been here a few times. Since they are vegetarian and not vegan, I always have to read the menu really closely to make sure there's no sour cream or cheese in the dish.

Not sure what it is, but I always find the atmosphere less than welcoming compared to some other restaurants. Employees aren't especially friendly - at least not to me. Maybe it's the confused/concerned look on my face as I'm trying to determine which overpriced dish to order.

I stopped coming here when I realized I could just make my own rice bowls in about the same time as I can drive to this place, find parking, walk over, and order my food.

Pros: Good tasting bowls

Cons: Expensive

FatTonyBMX

Points +1240

Vegan
26 Feb 2017

Delicious.

Wish it was all vegan, but it's great food and a cool little atmosphere to hang out. Friendly staff. Free water. The veganized chipotle quesadilla is incredible. Their guac is great too!

brififi

Points +91

Vegan
28 Apr 2016

Decent local veg

Fresh and delicious. Local table stuff.

Cons: pricey-ish

mownow

Points +13

Vegetarian
07 Mar 2016

It's ALL ORGANIC!!!!!! YAY!

AND it's delicious. YOU will love this place if you are vegan, vegetarian or not. Very cute and unassuming little restaurant, yet the energized team at Steamed is riding high with integrity on the wave of good clean organic wholesome food. It is a refreshing experience to be able to eat out with confidence that the ingredients are not only fresh but organic. Thank you, Steamed!

Pros: Organic fresh local, nice people/atmosphere, reasonable/ generous plates

Bgilly

Points +377

Vegan
14 Sep 2014

Great Food And Nice People

Hard to wrong, everything I've tried has tasted great. Ingredients are awesome and seem very fresh.

Pros: Delicious, Friendly, Location

Cons: Moderate Price

VeggieMon

Points +270

Vegetarian
26 Aug 2014

Decent food...when they actually have it!

I like to give new places a few tries before I consider writing a review, just to make sure they have a chance to work out the kinks like any new business. That said, I've had both decent and bad experiences here. Never great.

Unfortunately Steamed have really gone downhill since they opened. Too often they are out of stock of items fundamental to their menu, like tortillas. Just this last week I went, put in an order, paid for the order, and then they reported they didn't have tortillas with which to build my burrito and asked me if I wanted it in a bowl. So, decidedly, not a burrito. At that point I elected to cancel the order. They refused to credit my card, insisted on a cash return, and gave me guff over returning an even dollar amount but for a one-penny difference in the bill. "Sorry, we can't do that" was the trope. Not so good.

On a previous visit the attendant reported they were out of stock of all of the basic staples on their menu. I asked them why they were even open. Hard to believe, but it's true. These are not the only two experiences I've had at Steamed with this type of issue.

Word to the wise - look out for the way they charge your credit card, because unless they inform you how to use their system (i.e., that you don't actually have to tip via the card), you're on the hook for a minimum of 10%.

With regard to the food, it's not bad. It's whole and freshly prepared and that's nice...when they have it. Not that I'm into paying $15 for a burrito all told, but hey it's L.A. What else would you expect.

At this point I've given up on the restaurant. It's not worth heading over there to possibly not eat, or to have a hassle.

Cons: Relatively expensive, Poor management/leadership, Frequently out of stock of menu items

vegannomad2

Points +2198

Vegetarian
05 Jun 2014

True to their word

Steamed serves fresh organic meals that have a peaceful effect. Their food seems to be a cross between raw and cooked foods. Don't expect fully cooked oily thai food when you order their thai bowl. Everything is delicious for pure food lovers. The menu and offerings are creative. Although clean, the furnishing and ambiance leave much to be desired for an enjoyable experience for those customers who don't appreciate sitting on and using recycled furnishings. Same food served in ambiance with a better decor will provide more satisfaction to larger audience. You place an order at the counter and food is served to your table.

Pros: Quality of food, indoor and outdoor seating

Cons: Ambiance and decor

m@earthville

Points +9252

Vegan
21 Jan 2014

Healthy takes on Mexican staples, eco-friendly

Steamed gets high marks for healthy and green practices.

Their menu offers fresh takes on Mexican/Mexicali staples (burritos, tacos, etc.), not old-school "authentic" (read: less healthy) Mexican food. So, those looking for the latter might be either disappointed or pleasantly surprised, depending on their tastes. (Tip: don't neglect the salsas, which have rich flavor.)

It isn't all vegan, but the menu states that everything can be made vegan.

I applaud them for using compostable take-out containers and utensils.

They also deliver locally.

Pros: organic, local produce, healthy takes on Mexican staples, eco-friendly

Babtakie

Points +66

Vegan
19 Dec 2013

Fresh Mexican style Veggie Food

I really like this place for several reasons, the 3 main are: Mexican style food (I simply love Mexican food!), is fully Vegetarian but they can make anything Vegan, and the freshness of the food.
They recently enhanced the menu adding new options, including the delicios Appetizer Trio (you wont regret it!) and salads and bowls plus all their already existing "Gourmet Quesadillas"
They also have daily menus and offers, follow them on facebook for their daily specials. It can get a bit pricey but all in all I think is not far from reasonable.

Pros: Fresh, Good Vibe, Flexible for Vegans

Cons: A bit pricey

Yilla

Points +900

Vegan
06 Nov 2013

Nice little restaurant!

We are on vacation in Long Beach and when I googled for a veggie restaurant I found this one. Last night we went here and we really liked it. All furniture is from local thrift stores and you get your drinks from reusable glass jars. The drink I had is called rainbow juice and it is fresh pressed local organic juice that comes in different flavors. I ordered a vegan Quinoa Quesadilla for dinner. It tasted good. (although I must admit that I like my own home made guacamole better!) All in all a very nice cozy restaurant with healthy organic steamed food.(all meals can be made vegan)

Pros: Fresh organic local food, All meals can be made vegan, Nice cozy atmosphere

cincorobles

Points +120

Vegan
15 Sep 2013

Friendly, Delicious, And Comfortable

We had a great lunch at Steamed. Our first visit, the staff was friendly, the selections were varied and the full menu, if not vegan already, would be modified to be so. Comfortable inside and outdoor seating.

Pros: Food Quality, Selections, Friendly

kglaguna

Points +99

Vegan
10 Jan 2013

Fat Taco

First visit was a winner. Food was good and the staff were excellent. I had the Fat Taco & would highly recommend it...they can make any menu item Vegan which was a plus...

Eyakmek

Points +27

Mostly Veg
30 Sep 2012

homey sunny delicious cheap

Perfect combination

yourfacehxc

Points +202

Vegetarian
30 Nov 2011

long overdue!

Well it's about time someone took the initiative to open a top-notch vegetarian restaurant in Long Beach! Sure the food is incredible and very high quality, the portions are big, and the restaurant possesses an incredible charm.. but it's the attention to detail and positivity/care of the staff that will keep me coming back (in addition to the delicious food, of course). The owner (who's name I never got!) was unbelievably kind, warm, and welcoming. She has fantastic taste in the decor of the restaurant and has made a small, inconspicuous space into a bright and flourishing destination.

It's the small things like complimentary naturally flavored water (such as strawberry or lemon/basil) or bringing my buddy & I some chips and guac on the house that set Steamed apart from the rest. And I don't mean the rest of the vegetarian restaurants in the area... I mean the rest, in general. She GETS IT. Although I don't live in Long Beach I will surely come back here each and every time I'm in town.

I had the steamed tofu plate which was gigantic and absolutely filled me up. Everything was cooked well and had fantastic taste. All organic and local too! YES! My buddy had the dang quesadilla which was huge and he devoured. The flavors were lovely. Can't wait for an expanded menu.. it's only a matter of time, I'd imagine. This is sure to become one of the most sought out restaurants in Long Beach much sooner than later.

Well done, Steamed.

Pros: amazing food, amazing people, charming!

miss-mischief420

Points +94

Mostly Veg
27 Sep 2011

yummy

the menu is spartan. they have no vegan cheese. i had the kitchen sink burrito. aside from haveing too much rice in it, it was AWESOME. I would go again, but I'd have to get the same thing in order to avaid the cheese :

Pros: fast, yummy, ambiance

Cons: desert sells out quick, variety, no vegan cheese

TB

Points +100

Vegan
21 Jul 2011

Healthy, Delicious, Sweet Staff, Cute Restaurant!

Steamed is one of those places that is somehow so much more than the sum of its parts... I had heard great things about them from all my friends, but when I saw their menu online, I was kind of disappointed that it "only" consisted of what I think of as typical SoCal fare: salads, burritos, and quesadillas. Well, I was totally wrong to be disappointed - never underestimate the power of fresh, organic, local ingredients and a rad staff. I ordered the vegan burrito with their homemade vegan pesto and hot salsa, and it was straight up wonderful - so surprisingly flavorful, and I loved all the different options you have to choose from - 3 different kinds of tortillas, 2 kinds of beans, 2 kinds of rice, 3 kinds of salsa, etc. The restaurant is really cute, too - it has a laid back, cafe feel to it and a sweet little outdoor patio/garden area. I can't wait to go back and try one of their salads, because the lettuce I saw looked so fresh and beautiful. Oh, and the staff was so helpful and sweet, and they all just seemed like they were having a great time working there. There were some vegan desserts that looked interesting, too - ice cream, peanut butter bon-bons, etc. I will definitely be going back soon!

Pros: Good vibe, Organic, Local, Delicious




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