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Humboldt Dining Guide
Volume 36, No. 6, 2022
The Guide to Great Cuisine on the North Coast HumDining.com 2383 Myrtle Avenue Eureka, CA 95501 707-443-1234 billing@101things.com
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Luzmila’s Mexican Restaurant 8 LoCo Fish Co.
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Blue Lake Casino •Alice’s Restaurant
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Oberon Grill................................. 29 Pachanga Mexicana ................ 30 Paul’s Live From New York Pizza ......................... 31 Phatsy Kline’s & Tavern 1888 32 Porter Street Barbeque .............. 33 Restaurant 301 at Carter House Inns 34 Restaurant 511 & Pearl Lounge............................ 35 Samoa Cookhouse 36 The Sea Grill ................................ 37 Eureka Stars Hamburgers .......... 38 Tres Chiles Picosos 39
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11 Kebab Café 12 Mazzotti’s on the Plaza .............. 13
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North Coast Co-op
14 Northtown Coffee 15 Campground.............................. 16
FERNDALE Victorian Inn
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SALT Fish House
17 Paul’s Live From New York Pizza
31 Szechuan Garden
18 Tomo Japanese Restaurant 19
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FORTUNA Double D Steak 2 Paul’s Live From New York Pizza
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The Chalet................................... 23
Curry Leaf
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25 Gallagher’s Irish Pub
Fresh Freeze
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27 North Coast Co-op 14
31 LOLETA Bear River Casino Thirsty Bear Lounge
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a Sunday Brunch! Our chef has designed a gastro pub menu that will satisfy any craving! Join us today and don’t forget to enroll in the Redwood Rewards Club to receive special savings!!!
At Alice’s we believe in providing quality and source fresh, local, organic ingredients. Don’t forget to order one of our amazing desserts! Let our knowledgeable staff provide a service experience you are sure to remember. Alice’s is one of the finest and most varied dining experiences in Humboldt County and many of our guests regularly travel to Blue Lake Casino just to eat! Join them and you will leave both satisfied and hungry to return!
Our sushi chef, Jacob Talbert, has over 20 years experience rolling sushi and trained under a third generation sushi master for over 10 years. Jacob says, “…the word sushi means ‘seasoned rice’ and rice is the most important part of sushi – the texture, the temperature, the stickiness…it all starts with getting the rice perfect.”
Jacob sources top quality ingredients – rice from California, the freshest fish and produce to make every experience at Sushi Blue unique and delicious. Stop in and try an “omokase experience” – omokase means “to trust” and our sushi chefs will tailor a sushi experience based on your likes.
Visit Sushi Blue today for a unique, delicious sushi experience!
For great Mexican food, head over to Luzmila’s Mexican Restaurant in McKinleyville. With appetizers, combination plates and many side orders, it’s easy to find something that will satisfy you.
Choose from a diverse variety of house specialties, including Shrimp Camarones a la Diabla, and Shrimp Fajitas. For dinner, choose Steak a la Mexicana, Chicken Mole or Carne Asada Ribeye sliced thin. For lunch, treat yourself to a vast choice of entrées, all for the reasonable price of $10. The lunch menu includes enchiladas, tacos, burritos, tostadas, chiles rellenos and so much more. Complement your meal with a cold drink; they offer a variety of beers, margaritas, and now serve premium tequilas. And if there’s still room after all that, top off the meal with dessert such as flan or bunuelo.
It doesn’t get any fresher than the Seascape Restaurant on the pier in Trinidad. Seascape Restaurant has been a favorite dining spot with travelers, fishermen and locals since 1961. Warm and cozy, the morning hours highlight breakfast selections that include fabulous omelets, blackberry pancakes and waffles.
Seascape’s menu features a variety of sandwiches and salads, as well as the freshest seafood and some of the best clam chowder on the North Coast. This is the perfect place to enjoy a casual lunch or an evening watching the sun sink into the sea. Top it all off with our homemade desserts made fresh daily from the finest ingredients.
We also cater to kids with a wonderful children’s menu that has something for all of your little ones to enjoy. Take the entire family for a comfortable, friendly and hearty meal that will be a treat for all. There is truly something for everyone at the Seascape Restaurant and Pier.
After a great dining experience take the unique opportunity to enjoy an up-close and personal look at all the marine life that inhabits Trinidad Harbor with a walk down the Seascape Pier. The Seascape Restaurant, a tradition for five decades on the pier in Trinidad. Seascape Harbor businesses are owned and operated by Trinidad Rancheria.
Seascape Restaurant, an absolute must for visitors and locals alike.
Located in the quaint and picturesque Pacific Coast fishing village of Trinidad, California, our cozy intimate cafe is perfect for gathering with friends and loved ones for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Our neighborhood restaurant source is fresh, locally caught fish and Dungeness crab from Humboldt fisheries. We support our local economy and community by partnering with local farming families, both of the land and sea.
Craft beer enthusiasts will love our seasonally, hand-selected beer list, with hard to find, rare and vintage dated finds. Wine lovers will recognize our curated list with classic varieties, rare grape varieties, small production, sustainable/organic natural wines and Pet Nats.
Pop into our gift shop, for local and regional goods, sweatshirts and organic espresso and handmade fudge.
Enjoy our outdoor covered patio for dining or for hanging out with your pup with a glass of artisan wine, craft beer, or coffee.
GYROS • $11.00
Gyro meat is a blend of ground lamb and ground beef. Seasoned and grilled on a vertical broiler then thinly sliced and served inside a warm pita with cold cut veggies and your choice of tzatziki or red sauce.
FALAFEL SANDWICHES • $11.15-$15.25
Fresh house made falafel made with ground garbanzo beans and spices then deep fried to a crispy brown and served inside a warm pita with fresh veggies.
KEBAB SKEWERS (SOUVLAKI) • $5.00-$8.15
Chicken, pork, beef, Turkish meatballs, lamb, lamb köft, shrimp, vegetable, mushroom
KEBAB PITA SANDWICHES • $10.00-$13.50
Served inside a warm pita with freshly cut vegetables (onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and cabbage) add your choice of tzatziki or red chili sauce and the cost of our skewer options
BURGERS • $6.30-$14.20
Hamburger, chicken burger, gyro burger, falafel burger.
DINNER PLATES ~SERVED ANY TIME~ • $7.50+ Start with the basics; cold cut veggies (onions, tomatoes, cucumber, and cabbage) lightly dressed with our house Mediterranean dressing, your choice of rice or french fries, tzatziki or red sauce. Served with a warm pita bread. Plus the cost of gyro meat, falafel or any kebab skewer(s).
RICE SPECIAL • $9.00-$12.15 8oz or 16oz rice Plus the cost of gyro meat, falafel or any kebab skewer(s).
APPETIZERS • $3.30-$7.20
Halloumi cheese, falafel balls, dolmas, baba ghanouj, and hummus.
SALAD & SALAD • $3.75-$14.95
Mediterranean salad with or without chicken skewer, and tabouli.
PRICE RANGE: $6-$16
Starting in the early 70s, Mazzotti’s opened in Huntington Beach, California where Clyde Mazzotti and his family served original recipes over the counter to a loyal clientele. Shortly after opening in Huntington Beach, Brothers Lenny and Tony Mazzotti opened the Eureka location, and it wasn’t long before the place was a haven for locals
Clyde, Judy, and their younger kids Talia and Joseph relocated from Huntington Beach to Eureka, and Judy transformed the Eureka location from an over the counter operation into a full service restaurant. In the early 90s, the younger son Joe took the reins in Eureka, finally expanding onto the Arcata Plaza in 2002
Like so many other businesses, Covid had us scrambling to see what the next chapter of Mazzotti’s would look like. Instead of folding up shop and calling it quits, we decided to use our forced time shut to completely gut the restaurant, redesign, and build it back better than it was before.
With a continued concentration on family recipes, a warm environment and family friendly atmosphere, we’ve also awakened our nightlife with a craft bar from Wallace and Hinz, VIP lounges and a prominent stage for after-hours live music.
Cheers to you for being the best part of our
North Coast Co-op is a member-owned food cooperative with stores in both Arcata and Eureka. As the first food co-op on the west coast, we are owned by more than 17,000 members of the community who have a voice in what is sold to them, as well as the overall organization of their co-op. We are also the only food retailer in Humboldt County to be certified organic, meaning we handle all certified organic products in accordance with federal regulations from the delivery truck to your basket.
Since 1973, the Co-op has prepared tempting eats in our in-house bakery and deli using local products and produce. From fresh soups and an organic salad bar to custom deli sandwiches and shelves stocked with fair trade and local grocery items, North Coast Co-op has it all. Our friendly staff can help you select the best local meat and seafood, organic produce from local farms, imported and domestic cheeses, local gifts to take home, or a special bottle of wine. We have a full-service coffee and juice bar offering coffee, espresso, smoothies, juices and kombucha on tap. With your dietary needs – vegetarian, vegan, glutenfree – in the forefront of our recipes, it’s easy to see why the Co-op is the go-to grocery store for breakfast, lunch, snacks, desserts and dinner.
We offer a full menu of specialty and traditional coffee drinks including espresso, drip coffee, matcha, chai, beer, draft beer, mimosas, bottomless mimosas and many creative offerings.
Arcata’s Coffee House, Serving Breakfast, Brunch and full service espresso bar. We specialize in next level drinks including the Super Shroom Mocha, Matcha Rose and Honey Bee Latte.
Our current kitchen is hosted by Mother’s Cooking Experience; serving breakfast, brunch and food to-go and featuring breakfast burritos, croissant sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, fresh baked breads and soul food style afro Caribbean offerings.
We also offer a delicious bakery by Patches Pastries, serving fresh baked muffins, cookies, scones and Portuguese food. We offer all of this and free wifi, at our bohemian style coffee house steps from the footbridge to Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata California.
A true Humboldt Coffee Experience.
Our new location a few blocks from the Arcata Plaza offers diners a stunning environment where you can enjoy a meal that delights both the eyes and the palette. Salt serves up seaside classics, along with regional seafood offerings like salmon, Dungeness crab, and local oysters in a varying menu.
Dine indoors, outside, or at the bar. We offer you sustainably harvested seafood and locally sourced produce, all with an eye toward fresh, seasonal selections. To drink—we engineer thoughtfully crafted cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages that balance perfectly with your meal. Since we opened in 2016, our passion for gathering around food with friends and a love of our native waters inspires us to share this restaurant with you.
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Szechuan Garden is known for its modern interpretation of classic, exotic dishes and its consistent flavors. It offers dining for large groups and parties, as well as private booths for an intimate night for two. It also offers takeout which can be ordered online or by phone. Lunch specials include free spring rolls and free soup.
Szechuan Garden offers traditional cuisine from the Chinese province of Sichuan as well as the familiar Chinese cuisine that Americans have come to love so much. Sichuan is situated in south-central China north of Laos and Vietnam. Its food tends to be spicy, as long prescribed by Chinese medicine for the climate there.
Coming soon Szechuan Garden will be adding Dim Sum to its lunch menu. Its Dim Sum is always healthy, steamed fresh and never oily or deep fried.
Szechuan Garden always uses the freshest ingredients to prepare their exotic dishes; for example, Sea Cucumber, Lotus Root and Spicy Pig Stomach. Relax and let your senses guide you. You be the judge!
Tomo Japanese Restaurant, inside Hotel Arcata on the Arcata Plaza, is one of Arcata’s most iconic restaurants. Offering patrons traditional Japanese food in a casual relaxed atmosphere, Tomo has been voted the best sushi in the county by Times Standard readers. With a very personable staff, talented and creative chefs, and the freshest ingredients available, they are one of the most popular dining spots in Arcata. The central location makes for an entertaining night out, within easy walking distance from the local cinema and Arcata’s night scene. In addition to a wide selection of beers and wines, Tomo has a full bar and nightly specials.
Whether for pleasure or business meetings, Tomo makes a great lunch destination. A banquet dining room is available for meetings, parties or any celebration, with the complete menu available for catering. Call in for takeout or dine in; reservations are recommended.
Tomo means “Friend” in Japanese, and that’s exactly what Tomo is all about. Bring your friends for an experience that will delight the taste buds and rejuvenate the spirit.
Hour DAILY 4–5:30pm
AA Bar and Grill is a classic old-school bar featuring the best steaks in Humboldt County. Come in and enjoy the ambience of a classic horseshoe-shaped bar while enjoying one of our fine whiskeys, an ice cold beer, or a glass of wine from our collection.
We have six 60” LG pro monitors to view your favorite sporting event, complemented by a Bose Pro Audio surround sound system. Our bartenders are happy to pour you a good honest cocktail from a very wide selections of fine liquors.
AA Bar & Grill has been voted “Best Steak in Humboldt” year after year by numerous polls held by local media companies. We hand cut our grass-fed beef steaks daily, and Charbroil them to savory perfection. We serve brunch and dinner on the weekends, and lunch and dinner on the weekdays. Steaks are available during any meal service. Don’t forget to try one of our great homemade Cheesecakes.
The AA Bar and Grill is great place for friends to gather for cocktails, dinner, lunch or brunch. We proudly feature local wines, beers and distilled product, and look forward to serving you soon!
Food and drink are just more fun when you can enjoy them while watching graceful yachts floating serenely in an enchanting marina.
Café Marina and Woodley’s Bar on Woodley Island offer fresh local seafood and other great choices, refreshing drinks, and the option of indoor or dockside seating overlooking Humboldt Bay and the Eureka Waterfront. The café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is open seven days a week. The food is delicious, and the prices reasonable.
Add to that the generous portions and helpful wait staff, and you’ve got a real winner. Café Marina offers fresh local seafood dishes that include bouillabaisse, oysters, blackened snapper, halibut, and in season, fresh local crab. Woodley’s bar is a favorite watering hole, with craft beers, fine California wines, and a great selection of cocktails. Check out their menus online for a complete list of all their offerings, including their children’s menu and drink specials.
The Chalet is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. It’s original location opened in Eureka operated 365 days a year for an astounding 45 years. The current location in Cutten is known for having some of the finest omelettes in Humboldt County.
The business is still part of the Johnson family, who purchased the original location. Her son Bill, a retired warrant officer from the U.S. Marine Corps, now manages the restaurant, making sure the same dedication and service that have made The Chalet a local favorite since 1975 still continue today.
Using only the freshest ingredients available, the restaurant has won the Times Standard’s restaurant awards for “Best Breakfast” and “Best of the North Coast” many times over. It offers great food, excellent service, a warm, friendly atmosphere, and serves a complete breakfast and lunch menu all day. Nobody will fail to find many options to create their favorite breakfast, with over 400 possible choices and combinations available.
Options for take-out and outdoor dining were added over the past 2 years, making The Chalet the place to enjoy a great breakfast or lunch.
Eureka’s newest Asian restaurant offering some familiar favorites along with unique
unlike anything else found in Humboldt County. Join us for lunch and dinner to indulge in a wonderful selection of small bites, family-style Asian fusion dishes, and quench your thirst with our wide collection of sake options. Our
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located right off Highway 101 as you drive south into Eureka.
A Eureka landmark since 1951, Henderson Center’s Fresh Freeze just might be the coolest place in town. Step back in time to the days when Rock ’n Roll was born, and date night meant classic wheels and cruisin’ to the local drive-in diner. In Eureka, Fresh Freeze was the place to be.
Today Fresh Freeze remains Eureka’s iconic connection to the days of sock hops and hot rods, and your source for real American food like hot dogs and burgers and shakes. The food is like, coolsville, and the family-friendly atmosphere is a blast. You have your choice of indoor or outdoor dining, and wherever you sit you can hear oldies music playing. With authentic ’50s decor and a wild collection of classic model cars on display, you’re where they put the fun in fun food.
And if that’s not enough, from June to September dozens of classic cars roll into the Fresh Freeze parking lot every 3rd Saturday night, making for even more good times!
Gallagher’s is a family-owned and operated full service restaurant located in Old Town Eureka since January 2004. Our customers range in age from 1 to 100 Years! Owner Kelly Erben has a hands-on approach, and although she started as a server, she now helps cook, tend bar and wash dishes as well, and also plans all the events. We take great pride in our Reuben, Fish ‘n’ Chips, Corned Beef and Cabbage, and Halibut ‘n’ Chips – the best in Humboldt County! We offer friendly, fast service and a great atmosphere.
Come visit us in our new home with excellent parking and a spacious, brand new kitchen. Enjoy a cocktail at the handmade walnut bar, or relax in a reclining sofa in the lounge in front of the big screen tv. We have all the comforts of home, only with more company, great seating, tasty food, cocktails and a friendly smile.
Remember: When Irish Eyes are Smiling, they are usually up to something!
Humboldt Bay Bistro has become a go-to dinner destination for locals and tourists alike. Local chefs Brett Obra and Evan Daugherty opened the doors in April of 2016, and have quickly become community favorites with their delicious California-French fusion cuisine, beautiful dining room with a view, and friendly staff.
Humboldt Bay Bistro offers a casual fine dining atmosphere and many delicious dinner options. Happy Hour is from 5-6pm, when you can enjoy house-crafted sake cocktails, a glass of wine, or one of our local draught beers.
With a gorgeous view of the bay from the Woodley Island Marina to the Samoa Bridge, our dining room offers a beautiful sunset and an innovative culinary experience. Starters include calamari fries, fresh locally harvested kumamoto oysters, and a tableside Caesar salad for two. For entrées, enjoy our panseared duck breast, a filet mignon and butter-poached Maine lobster tail in a popular surf and turf combo, or a fresh, off-the-boat catch of the day.
Also, if you’re looking for a place to hold a private party, we have become a popular venue for private events such as holiday, birthday and graduation parties. Call us and book yours today. If you haven’t had the chance or have been here before, stop by and enjoy a fabulous dinner, view and friendly staff. We are located just NE of the Humboldt Bay Library on the corner of 2nd and P Street.
In 1908 Dick’s New Oberon was a popular dining and drinking establishment in Eureka’s Old Town. Since reopening in 2008, Oberon Grill has become equally popular as a dining destination. Using the old photograph of Dick and his barkeeps as inspiration, the Kohl family brought the building back to its original glory. The beautiful mahogany bar was built by Wallace and Hinz, local bar manufacturers. The columns on the bar mirror the detail on the front of the building and features from the old photograph.
Oberon’s menu refl ects a goal of authentic, clean cuisine. Recipes and specials are prepared in-house, including their handmade burger buns. A variety of beef cuts and fresh seafood are featured daily. Fresh Crab is available as market presents. Oberon serves breakfast Saturday and Sunday, and lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday.
Creating simple cocktails with complex flavors is the idea behind Oberon Grill’s classic bar drinks. Top quality spirits from around the world complement their West Coast selection of wines.
Upstairs, Oberon Grill’s Ruby Room is available for private parties. With seating for 15 to 35, the Ruby Room offers quiet dining overlooking the main dining floor.
Pachanga is locally owned and has been preparing Mexican food in Eureka since 1999. We use very little canned or pre-packaged food, and make both fresh fl our tortillas and fresh corn tortillas every day in the front of our kitchen, where you are invited to watch. When seasons permit we get many of our locally grown organic vegetables from local farmers. Our chile peppers and chile rellenos don’t come from a frozen box or a can. They are prepared using fresh chiles in our kitchen.
We take orders to go, and can cater events both large and small. A Banquet Room for parties, luncheons, meetings, and other special gatherings is available for reservation. We hope to see you in our family owned, family friendly restaurant soon!
At Paul’s Live from New York, you can experience traditional East Coast pizza right here behind the Redwood Curtain. It has been savored by people up and down the West Coast, and for good reason. We’ve even been featured in “All Things New York” (season 19, episode 2) of Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives.” Our recipes have been handed down for generations to create an unforgettable experience when you indulge in our slice of heaven.
Though it may begin with our pizza, it does not end there. Our pizzas and dinners are homemade with only the freshest ingredients, and baked in a brick oven. Our marinara sauce is made according to a recipe from back in Palermo, Sicily, and will continue to please our patrons for generations to come.
We make everyone feel like a part of our family when dining at Paul’s Live from New York, and take pride in giving our customers the best experience possible upon walking through our door.
Paul’s Live from New York is an adventure you will never forget. Reserve our party room for any occasion, or simply stop in for a quick slice. Whatever the choice, you will be satisfied.
OLD TOWN EUREKA
Tavern 1888: 139 2nd
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Kline’s: 129 2nd
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House-made Fare from Humboldt County’s Land, Sea and Air
Dining in Old Town doesn’t get any hipper than when doing so in the Historic Eagle House (est.1888), Eureka’s iconic Victorian that houses two of the hottest restaurants in Humboldt.
Step back in time when walking into Tavern 1888, sip an Old Fashioned while relaxing in a cushy leather chair, dine on elevated coastal cuisine while having great conversation with locals & travelers from the in-house boutique Inn at 2nd & C. You’ll never want to leave, except to wander into the grand theater ballroom with it’s stained glass ceiling, then through the sliding barn doors of Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge & Library bar where the hand crafted cocktails will tickle your tastebuds and the tapas style small plates and delicious desserts are pleasing to the palate. Both restaurants take pride in sharing a seasonal menu that is house made, market fresh, locally sourced and organic whenever possible, and feature craft cocktails, West Coast wines and Humboldt County microbrews. Providing dining seven days a week, Tavern 1888 is open Thursday through Monday, 5-10pm and Phatsy’s is open Tuesday through Saturday, 4-10:30pm
Porter Street Barbeque is a family-owned and operated business. Wanda Jobe opened the original Porter Street Barbeque in Porterville, Calif. in the 1980s. Her daughter Sherry and husband Scott brought Wanda’s talent and expertise to Humboldt County in 1995.
Famous for its Tri-Tip Sandwiches, Eureka’s Porter Street Barbeque lives up to Wanda’s original standards. Everything is prepared fresh daily with the finest ingredients. All meats are cooked over an open-flame oak fire. Choose from Tri-Tip, Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken, Tofu, Hot Links, Polish Dogs and so much more. Complement your sandwich with a delicious side dish like chili, potato salad, macaroni salad, green salad or coleslaw. A choice from the variety of hot fresh soups made
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Top it off with a bag of chips and a fountain drink, juice or tea, and you have yourself a great meal.
Restaurant 301 at Carter House Inns is a Wine Spectator Grand Award winning restaurant with over 3,800 wine selections. This prestigious honor is bestowed on a mere 100 restaurants worldwide, and has been held by Restaurant 301 for the past 25 years.
In addition to having the area’s finest Wine List, we also have a whiskey bar that rivals the best in the world. Our whiskey list 100+ whiskeys includes the highly allocated Old Carter Whiskeys. Mark’s Carter’s passion for the finest small batch whiskeys are brought directly from Kentucky.
The Inn also produces its own wine under the Carter Cellars label. With seven 100-point wines, Carter Cellars wines have become a cult classic. They specialize in limited production Cabernet Sauvignons and Merlots from the finest vineyards in Napa Valley, including the famous To Kalon vineyard in Oakville, California.
Meals are made with the soul of a chef. Food is created with attention to detail and are worthy to be savored. Relax and unwind in our cozy bar and enjoy Happy Hour, Daily 4 to 6pm
With a vast selection of artisanal spirits and the widest selection of Bourbons in the county, the bar has become a local gem. Guests can enjoy some of the finest specialty cocktails made with garden fresh ingredients. Martinis and Manhattans are just $5.00 during Happy Hour!
Located in Old Town Eureka. We offer unique contemporary
satisfying entrees, an extensive wine selection, and thoughtfully crafted cocktails. Our menu is updated seasonally by our award winning executive chef. 511 is continually voted “best appetizers.” Suited for a
bite or an extra special occasion. Choose between our main
room or our Pearl Lounge. Both with
Just across the bridge from Eureka, the Samoa Cookhouse continues its tradition of serving lots of good food, lumber camp style! It is the last surviving classic, all-you-can-eat cookhouse in the West. Whether you drop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you’ll never leave hungry, and the food is always delicious.
Includes Biscuits and Gravy, Orange Juice, Coffee. Entrée possibilities: French Toast, Pancakes, Hashbrowns, Sausage
Includes Soup, Salad, Bread, Potato, Vegetable, Dessert, Coffee, Tea.
Entrée choices: Southern Fried or Parmesan Chicken, Chicken Parmigiano, Chicken Marsala, Short Ribs, Barbecued Ribs, Pot Roast, Meatloaf, Pork Steak, Baked Ham,
Across the Samoa Bridge,
Cookhouse Road, Samoa
All meals are served family style. The menu changes daily and is posted on their Facebook page weekly. Breakfast includes an entrée, biscuits & gravy, hash browns, coffee and orange juice. Lunch and Dinner includes an entrée, soup, salad, bread, vegetable, potatoes, coffee, tea and dessert. A choice of two entrées is available for dinner and a Children’s Menu is also available.
After enjoying a hearty meal, take a few minutes to step back in time and visit the Historic Logging Museum and gift shop. Full of relics and photographs from the old logging and cookhouse days, it’s a fascinating and educational treat for the whole family.
FROM EUREKA: Take Samoa Bridge to End, Turn Left on Samoa Road, Take First Left Turn
FROM ARCATA: Take Samoa Road, Drive Past Samoa Bridge, Take First Left Turn Past Bridge
A local favorite, The Sea Grill is housed in a lovely 1876 Italianate Victorian in Old Town, Eureka. Our WIDE VARIETY of fresh seafood from near and far is exquisitely prepared –sauteed, grilled, charbroiled, poached, pan or deep fried, and accompanied by delicate sauces. We specialize in fresh, local, sustainably sourced seafood with daily seasonal specials.
Dinners include a fi rst course of your choice of our fabulous Seafood Chowder, Soup of the Day or our awardwinning Salad Bar. All of our beef is aged Black Angus including Filet Mignon, NY Steak and Rib-Eye. Prime Rib is served Thursday through Saturday. Spinach & Cheese-Stuffed Chicken, and Chicken Sauté round out the menu. All desserts are made in-house, including our delicious Key Lime Pie and Crème Brûlée, which people say is the best anywhere.
A beautiful antique mahogany bar that came “around the horn” in the 1880s is the centerpiece of the lounge. Here you can relax with a great handcrafted cocktail. We are proud of our premium liquor selection and wine list and feature many selections by the glass. We offer a wide-ranging collection of microbrews including nine on tap.
Our private dining room can accommodate larger groups up to 50.
Stars has been making the best hamburgers in Humboldt County since 1988. We’ve been voted “Best Hamburger” for 28 years. We serve local, grassfed, hormone-free beef and everything is made to order! Nothing sits under a heat lamp waiting for you to get hungry.
In addition to great burgers, we make fresh chicken sandwiches, homemade chili and a large array of specialty salads. We make old-fashioned milkshakes and malts, and also have killer onion rings and Fish ‘n’ Chips.
We’re locally owned and operated and take pride in our friendly staff. We are a “customer friendly” restaurant. Our philosophy is “give people fresh, good food at the best price possible in a comfortable, lively atmosphere.”
We love what we do and feel good about serving our community. Visit us today across from General Hospital in Eureka.
Tres Picosos is a Mexican restaurant in Eureka, California, serving contemporary Mexican cuisine. Tres Chiles Picosos delivers an upbeat, unique Mexican restaurant experience with a modern twist to traditional Mexican classics.
Celebrating local and seasonal ingredients from Humboldt County and the surrounding region. Tres Chiles Picosos beverage program incorporates Mexican flavors with seasonal ingredients that showcase the artisanal spirits and mirrors its cuisine, letting quality ingredients shine. It’s a place where friends gather and families make happy memories they’ll cherish for years to come.
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Double D Steak 320 Main St., Fortuna, see pg 2 Paul’s Live from New York Pizza 101 12th St., Fortuna
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Completely remodeled, Thirsty Bear Lounge inside Bear River Casino Resort is a modern twist on Humboldt’s favorite place for sports, spirits and sounds. Grab some incredible pub grub while catching your favorite sporting events on the big screens. Choose from menu options such as personal pizzas, quesadillas, nachos, street tacos, shrimp tacos, burgers and more! Quench your thirst with any of our 18 beer selections on tap, including local and regional craft beers, as well as a wide selection of whiskey, wine and just about every mixed drink you can dream up!
If the food and drink don’t reel you in, the entertainment and nightlife is sure to. Thirsty Bear Lounge is a platform for entertainment featuring weekly local live bands and DJ’s, or, you can choose to come in one of our themed nights such as Karaoke and Trivia Nights. Additionally, the lounge is also host to many special events and after parties, so check out our website for a full listing of happenings and events.
Thirsty Bear Lounge... It’s good food and good times in a festive environment. Open Daily 10:00 am – 1:30 am.
The VI Restaurant, located within the Victorian Inn in Ferndale, offers a diverse menu combining a mixture of great comfort food and regional dining. You’ll find creatively prepared fresh fish, Portuguese Paella, Lemon Herb Roasted Half Chicken, or mouthwatering steaks (the juicy Rib Eye and the Iron Skillet Steak are two favorites), in addition to new flavors of house-made ice cream and sorbets daily. There is something for everyone in the family.
Complement any meal with a special vintage wine –we feature Humboldt County, Napa Valley and European wines – or enjoy a cocktail in our full-service tavern.
Enjoy visiting with friends or watching sportscasts on our television in the Bar. The Bar offers micro-brews, mixed drinks and food from our tavern and dining room menus.
We are open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Ferndale is located in the scenic Redwood Coast area of Northern California, 5 miles off Hwy 101 just south of Eureka, about five hours north of San Francisco, and two hours south of the Oregon border.
The Avenue Café, long famous for its hearty breakfasts and the best pizza around, is located in the picturesque town of Miranda on the Avenue of the Giants. Eat inside, sit at the bar, or dine alfresco on the patio. With great food in a friendly atmosphere, it’s a wonderful place to relax and eat as you travel through the giant old-growth redwood forest.
Start your morning off with fresh fruit, organic coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice. Feast on a classic Mexican breakfast dish like Huevos Rancheros, Huevos Salsa Verde or Breakfast Burritos. Satisfy your appetite with Eggs Benedict or one of many kinds of Omelettes. You won’t go away hungry.
For lunch or dinner, the Avenue Café has long been famous for its Calzone and Pizza. The menu also includes Spaghetti, Lasagna and Ravioli, not to mention an assortment of sandwiches and local grass-fed Beef Burgers. Whether you try the Meatball Sandwich with an Italian flair or the good ol’ French Dip, you are sure to be pleased.
Enjoy local microbrews on tap and mouthwatering daily specials, making the Avenue Café a stop to remember on a beautiful drive that you’ll never forget.
Opened in 1926, the Benbow Historic Inn has long been known for fine dining and gracious hospitality. Treasured by many for its warm atmosphere, fi ne food and excellent wine list, the Benbow Historic Inn was voted “One of the Best Restaurants in the World for Wine Lovers” by Wine Spectator Magazine. Dinner at the Inn is truly a celebration of life and the pleasures of the table.
The culinary team, led by classically-trained Executive Chef Ethan Brown, offers seasonal menus insightfully crafted to showcase the freshest local farm produce, Shelter Cove fish and herbs and vegetables from our Culinary Garden. Our extensive wine program includes carefully selected Wines-By-The-Glass to accompany both Fine Dining and Casual choices, and a cellar with over 400 stellar options to enhance our ingredient-driven cuisine.
Hotel guests enjoy Tea and Scones every afternoon in the Terrace Lobby surrounded by antiques, objets d’art, puzzles, books and board games.
Service in the Dining Room, led by Restaurant and Lounge Manager Kelly Coleman, reflects the hospitality and warmth of a by-gone era. Benbow’s staff strives to make each meal a relaxing and pleasurable experience.
Summer dining on the terrace overlooking the historic stone bridge and the river dds spectacular views to your dining experience. Recommended dinner dress is casual elegance. Dress shorts and sandals are acceptable on the terrace.
Located in the heart of Redway, The Lost French Man has been serving up authentic wood fired pizza since 2012. Now, there is even more to enjoy! Our lunch and dinner menu includes a variety of options to suit everyone’s taste. Along with our wood fired pizza, we serve paninis, sandwiches, burgers, salads, soups, cheese plates, appetizers, and desserts.
Our juice bar features all organic fresh made juices, smoothies, and healthy shots (served until 4pm). We offer nightly dinner specials including steaks, pork chops, sea food, pastas, and more. At The Lost French Man we take pride in the food we serve to our community and beyond. We use fresh organic produce, non-hormone grass fed meats, and we offer gluten-free and vegan options. We make everything in house from our select dressings and fancy desserts to our famous mouth watering meatballs.
Come enjoy our spacious dining room with an open view of the wood fire oven, or the outdoor patio with a view of the scenic Redwoods. Our friendly staff is ready to greet you! If you are looking for fine dining with a casual family friendly vibe, then “come get lost” at the French Man. We are working toward expanding our business hours, please check our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for up to date hours and information.
