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Main content starts here, tab to start navigatingTHE RICHEST MEDITERRANEAN DINING EXPERIENCE!
WITH A VINTAGE MEDITERRANEAN VIBE, FEATURING A WIDE SELECTION OF AUTHENTIC LEBANESE FAVORITES
"LEBANESE CUISINE AT ITS BEST" - THE SUN
"OPEN SESAME MAKES THE BEST LOCAL VERSION OF THIS DISH [KEBEH]" - LOS ANGELES TIMES
Authentic Lebanese & Mediterranean Restaurant in Long Beach & Los Angeles
Welcome to Open Sesame... a family-owned Lebanese restaurant serving authentic Mediterranean cuisine in Southern California for over 27 years.
No cans, no jars, no preservatives... just fresh, scratch-made food prepared daily with care, tradition, and heart.
What began as a deep love for the flavors and traditions of Lebanon has grown into a lifelong commitment to authentic cooking. Every dish we serve reflects that philosophy... honest ingredients, bold flavor, and recipes rooted in generations of Lebanese tradition.
Every plate is made from scratch, the way it was always meant to be.
Our kitchen is known for fresh, vibrant Mediterranean dishes that keep guests coming back year after year, including:
Chicken Tawook • Falafel • Hummus • Shawarma • French Cut Lamb Chops • Tabbouleh • Garlic Potatoes
Each dish represents the heart of authentic Lebanese cuisine... simple ingredients, prepared with care, and full of flavor.
Over the past 27+ years, Open Sesame has become more than a restaurant... it has become a gathering place for families, friends, and generations of guests across Long Beach and Los Angeles.
We are honored to have been voted Best Lebanese Restaurant and Best of Long Beach, but our greatest reward is the people who continue to return to our tables, sharing meals, celebrations, and memories with us.
That sense of family is at the heart of everything we do.
We proudly serve two locations in Southern California:
Long Beach, California
Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles
Whether you’re searching for a Lebanese restaurant in Long Beach or Mediterranean food in Los Angeles, Open Sesame is always nearby when you’re craving something fresh, authentic, and made from scratch.
When your celebration calls for something special, we bring the flavors of Open Sesame directly to you.
We offer catering for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and special gatherings across Los Angeles and Long Beach.
From fresh Mediterranean platters to signature entrées, every catering order is prepared with the same care and quality as our restaurant dining experience.
At Open Sesame, food is more than a meal... it is tradition, connection, and love shared around the table.
We look forward to welcoming you in.