Parker’s Lighthouse: Stopping In For A Very Happy Hour

Dianne and I were out looking at venues for our wedding, and after seeing two different places and visiting Roy Robbins Gifts for invitations I needed a drink. Dianne thought about Shoreline Village since we were already down that way, and I had never been to Parker’s Lighthouse so we decided to wander in. I was very pleased with how awesome the inside of the building was. With lots of windows and and light paint you really feel the warm wood accents and well appointed furniture. We asked the hostess about Happy Hour and she escorted us to the bar. We sat in a booth right next to a elegantly placed wine cellar that goes up the center of the building with stair cases twisting around it. The Happy Hour menu was right on the table so we glanced and ordered. A glass of Chardonnay for her and a 7&7 for me and garlic cheese bread as well as a large crab cake.

Within a few minutes we had our drinks and about five minutes after that came our food. My drink was poured a little on the light side for me, but hey, not everyone pours drinks like Tommy at Crow’s. We quickly got into the food, neither one of us having had lunch. The bread was fantastic, with great flavors of cheese and garlic co commingling with artisan bread that was wonderfully toasted. The crab cake was also a delight, pan fried to perfection and about an inch and a half thick. It was served with a corn salsa and what I think was a chipotle mayonnaise, both very complementing. With four drinks and two appetizers it came out to $39, which is not too bad! Next time you are in the Shoreline Village area on a weekday afternoon, stop in for treat at Parker’s Lighthouse.

Until Next Time, Keep Eating Long Beach,

Cliv