Beach Burger closes on Long Beach boardwalk
The American cheeseburger at Beach Burger in Long Beach, which has closed. Credit: Yvonne Albinowski
Another staple of the Long Beach boardwalk will not be returning when the summer heats up: Beach Burger, which had been serving grass-fed burgers and hand-cut fries since 2019, has closed, according to an announcement on its Facebook page. Owners Ralph and Stacy Anselmo could not be reached for comment.
The poetic Facebook post said the owners have other dreams to pursue and want to spend more time with family and friends. "Yummy burgers, hand-cut fries, mermaid cones and fresh coffee we did brew. Don't be Beach Burger blue. Yes it's true, we had an amazing six years serving you," the post reads, before concluding, "We are going to miss you too."
Beach Burger is the second restaurant to announce it won't be coming back to Long Beach this summer. Just a block away, the seafood restaurant 5 Ocean has closed and now sports a sign that says Salty's. But Beach Burger still looks the same on the outside, albeit empty and with a phone number that's been disconnected. On the eastern end of the boardwalk, the popular Mexican restaurant chain Tulum Tacos & Tequila is expected to open a "Mexican chophouse" this fall.
Beach Burger was known for its beefy burgers and glittering mermaid cones, which featured soft serve ice cream covered in sparkly sprinkles. The restaurant was also featured in a Newsday story about the best burgers to eat around Long Beach and surrounding towns. "Beach Burger is the spot to be when the sun goes down," the article said. "You can't ask for a better view while ripping into their signature burger ($16), a thick grass-fed patty with a very tall brioche bun. But eat it quickly, because it's windy and the seagulls are hungry, too."
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