Open Sesame, Long Beach CA

Author: Chris Weaver
More Info: www.opensesamegrill.com

I went down to the beach with a friend one night just to enjoy the night. We didn’t pick a place to eat because we figured we would just walk the street and see what looked interesting. We noticed that Open Sesame has two restaurants on the same street within a block of each other, so we figured that because there are two different locations, it must be good and popular.


We were so right, it was around 7 p.m. and it was packed, we had to wait around 30 minutes for a table. While we were waiting we noticed that all of the food was Mediterranean! I had never really eaten anything Mediterranean before so I decided to pick something unique. We ordered there fried potatoes covered in cilantro and vinegar for an appetizer, it is so good it makes your mouth water. They also bring out pita bread with your choice of sun dried tomato, garlic, or pesto hummus! For my main course I ordered a really well seasoned chicken and rice plate, with a fresh green salad. You are supposed to eat your meal with just the pita bread they give you and it Is pretty fun trying it out.

I recommend Open Sesame to anyone who wants some really tasty food and a good price. I have been back many times and I can honestly say you could order anything on the plate and be satisfied. Remember though that there is a wait for a table, and it is a small location so it is a bit cramped.

I give Open Sesame a 4 out of 5!

YUMMY!