Veteran fine-dining chef Craig Attwood kicks off his shoes at Five Ocean in Long Beach, a casual, beach-side eatery that, nevertheless, has serious culinary cred. 

Credit: Yvonne Albinowski

Littleneck clams are steamed in a golden broth made smoky with bacon at Five Ocean in Long Beach.

Credit: Yvonne Albinowski

Five Ocean is at 5 New York Ave. in Long Beach.

Credit: Yvonne Albinowski

Five Ocean in Long Beach offers the best warm, spiced apple cider that can be ordered with or without rum.

Credit: Yvonne Albinowski

The star of the mains at Five Ocean in Long Beach is the buttermilk fried chicken, two mahogany-crusted boneless thighs that shared a big, low-sided galvanized steel bucket with a peppy purple cabbage-apple slaw and hand-cut fries dusted with Old Bay seasoning.

Credit: Yvonne Albinowski

Grilled fish tacos at Five Ocean in Long Beach are topped with Brussels sprouts, cabbage slaw and avocado.

Credit: Yvonne Albinowski

A winning starter at Five Ocean in Long Beach is the meaty crabcake topped with a seasonal garnish of charred Brussels sprout leaves and apples.

Credit: Yvonne Albinowski

The chocolate pot de crème, garnished with a quenelle of barely sweetened whipped cream and lightly salt-glazed almonds is perfection at Five Ocean in Long Beach.

Credit: Yvonne Albinowski

Chef-owner Craig Attwood at Five Ocean in Long Beach.

 
SUBSCRIBE

Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months

ACT NOWSALE ENDS SOON | CANCEL ANYTIME