To know Long Beach is to know its love of breakfast and day drinking—and it would seem we’ve received an upgrade in that sense. Nettuno, the fabulous space overseen by former Michael’s Downtown Chef Giuseppe Musso on the groundfloor of the Fairmont Breakers, offers a hint of bougie. A bit of classic breakfast takes gone Italian. And for those wanting to honor that local love of day drinking, everything from cold brew negronis to mimosas with limoncello and prosecco. (Or Veuve if that is your vibe.)
It is offered seven days a week beginning at 7AM. And for those feeling more like brunch? Saturdays and Sundays will be your day of choice, where expanded offerings are given.
So what is a Nettuno breakfast like?
Uncomplicated and unfussy in larger schemes but still bougie and enough to remind you that you are in one of the most beautiful spaces in the city, Nettuno’s breakfast offerings are a simple escape from the tried’n’true. Whether it’s staples like The Coffee Cup or The Potholder or more casual spaces like the newly minted EggBred and the Breakfast Dreams popup, Nettuno is decidedly different, given not necessarily its menu but the vibe. (And eggs Benedict on focaccia instead of English muffin? Yes—and more yes.)
A look at Nettuno’s breakfast menu…
Though not remotely a complete overview of their breakfast offerings—which also include baked goods, full espresso offerings, small sides, and more cocktails—here are some dishes and drinks you can score while dining at Nettuno.
Lobster Florentine Benedict: Lobster | Spinach | Poached egg | Hollaindaise | In-house focaccia | Arugula | Lemon | Chives
Brioche Baked Egg: Brioche | Egg | Pecorino Toscano | Kale | Grilled tomato | Chives
Tuscan Benedict: Prosciutto cotto | Poached egg | Hollandaise | In-house focaccia | Arugula | Lemon | Chives
The Fairmont Breakers is becoming a holiday getaway for locals: From morning ’til night, they have space and accommodations open.
Unlike most hotels, the Fairmont Breakers never really shuts down. But unlike most hotels, they have dining, rooms, and events during every part of the year—including major holidays.
The Sky Room—the hotel’s new version of the classic Long Beach restaurant—was happily open for Christmas Eve, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Years Day. Nettuno? The same.
And for New Year’s Eve, the hotel offered a ticketed event atop its roof. Serving glasses of Veuve and opening both bars at their Halo space, revelers got to get down to music all night, score a variety of steam buns to much on from the kitchen below, and have what could possibly be the second-best view of the the firework show from the Queen Mary. (The best obviously being aboard the ship.)
In other words, the Fairmont—if you’re able to throw down—is a great way to escape on the holidays without having to worry about travel, traffic, or tedious holiday nonsense.
Nettuno is located inside the Fairmont Breakers, located at 210 E. Ocean Blvd.
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