My friend booked a 7:30 reservation, and we arrived a little early around 7:20 and were seated…read moreimmediately. First off, this place has such an enchanting feel to it. From the outdoor lighting to the quaint indoor decor, it's one of those places that makes you appreciate the ambiance before you've even ordered anything. Our server was welcoming, friendly, and attentive throughout the evening. She checked in on us regularly without interrupting our conversations, which I always appreciate. We started with the carpaccio, grilled oysters, and charcuterie board. The carpaccio was simply delicious. The accompanying bread was lightly toasted, allowing the delicate texture of the tenderloin to come through rather than getting lost in the crunch. The drizzle of Caesar dressing and coarse salt was just enough to elevate the flavor of the meat without overpowering it. The oysters were fresh, and I appreciated that the BBQ sauce (at least I think that's what it was) came on the side so you could control how much you wanted. Now, that charcuterie board deserves some love. You could tell there was intention behind the selections and pairings. The pâté was whipped, giving it such a delicate texture. The goat cheese, while tart, paired beautifully with the accompanying condiment and pluot slices. And the manchego with the apple slices? Yes, please. I enjoyed the charcuterie so much that if they offered it as a meal, I would absolutely order it. Give me that board and let me mind my business. For our mains, the table ordered ribeye, both naked and dressed, and filet mignon. We all requested medium rare, and let me tell you, the kitchen knows their temp bc they delivered! My ribeye was seasoned well and cooked exactly how I wanted it. The accompanying salad was delicious and abundant, and I was fortunate enough to snag the last twice-baked potato. Definitely flavorful with a great mouthfeel. No complaints from me. We ended the evening sharing the lemon tart, and I'm glad we did because it was a pretty generous slice. The crust was THICC, and the lemon filling was a lovely way to cut through the heaviness of everything we had enjoyed throughout dinner. Between the food and our table conversations, we somehow ended up being the last guests in the dining room. And despite how long we lingered, the staff never made us feel rushed. They remained kind and professional while allowing us to enjoy the rest of our evening. I can see why Larrupin Cafe has earned its reputation as one of the area's most romantic dining spots. The ambiance, food, and hospitality all came together for a wonderful evening. Would I return? You don't have to ask me twice.

Delightful dining experience! Recently was in Trinidad for a vacation and went out to dinner with…read moremy husband and our two kids. Everything we ordered was just amazing! The flavors and thoughtfulness of the dishes were so unique and fun. We ordered the Half and Half (Ribs and Brisket), the Halibut special, which was a philo-dough wrapped halibut, and the chicken special which was philo-dough wrapped chicken. The sides we enjoyed were asparagus (which my 6 year old declared was the best she'd ever had in her entire life), the coconut macadamia basmati rice (which I immedietly started researching how to make myself because it was incredible), and the twice baked potato. Everything comes with a significant sized size salad that has the most delicious dressing! We ordered the Baked Brie as an appetizer and had the creme brûlée and whipped goat cheese and chocolate (it has a better name but I can't remember it) for dessert. I am not normally a big fan of creme brûlée but there's was INCREDIBLE! We loved the goat cheese/chocolate, but that creme brûlée was OUT of this world! My only comment or suggestion if you go is to know that the portions are really huge for a fancy restaurant. The entrees come with a side and a large side salad and they give you a complementary charcuterie board as an appetizer (the bread on that board wasn't my favorite, but everything else was delicious!) and if we had known, we probably wouldn't have ordered our own appetizer. We had SO much leftover and took it to have as leftovers, but if we go back, we would probably split our entree and maybe even skip an appetizer? All in all, GREAT experience!

Solid place to hit up while in the Fortuna area. We came in for dinner and had a reservation, and…read morewe were seated promptly. I'd highly recommend a reservation for those busy nights during the busy times of the year. The seating area wasn't the largest, so I'd try to make sure you have a place waiting for you. It's good for the small town it's in. Compared to other steakhouse I've been to, it's not bad for a small town. I'd probably lean toward this being a Fortuna 5, but big city 4. The service of the staff is the real star of the show. From the moment we walked in, they were amazing. The appetizers were pretty forgettable, but appreciated. The ravioli in tomato sauce were alright. Salads were ok. Our bread was just a little burnt/overloaded. The main, which people come here for, was good. I asked mine for rare, and it hit. It was solid. The Mac and cheese side that came with it was just alright. Good time was had and service was spectacular, even with the long delays that evening. I'll give them another shot next time, and I hope they fix the issues they were apologetic about (wait times).

We made a reservation for a Saturday night, and were seated right away. The restaurant is divided…read moreinto two, a general dinning and a bar area so the noise levels are different. Unfortunately, there was a delayed wait time in between our meals being delivered, but staff was nice and friendly. There had been some situation in the kitchen that was causing the delays, and you could tell the waitresses were very apologetic for the issues it had caused. While the food was delayed, when we did the food was good in flavor and portions were very good. I think the garlic mashed potatoes were my favorite out of it all. We'll come again to give them another try, maybe for the happy hour since they looked to have good deals for that as well.

Absolutely delicious would highly recommend and would love to go again! Steak and wild mushroom…read morecobbler and polenta lasagna perfection!

My husband and I were on a road trip and staying in Eureka for the night and decided to eat here…read morefor dinner, which also happened to fall on Father's Day. The place was pretty busy at 8pm and we sat outside since we had our pup with us. I ordered 3 oysters as an app. I had just read that Humboldt Bay provided a large percentage of the oysters consumed in CA and NV so figured I should order some since we're so close to the source! I was surprised when I slurped it down and it was warm but they were delicious and the sauce on top was very flavorful. (That was my fault for not reading the description well enough; I'm just accustomed to eating oysters chilled) For entree's, I went with the Polenta Veghie lasagna and my husband ordered the Italian Mac n cheese. Both dishes were very good and very filling. I loved the crust of the polenta and the eggplant and cheese filling was delicious. The staff was very friendly and helpful and I was impressed with the coziness and warmth of the interior. Great spot for dinner, I'm glad I chose this restaurant!

Redwood palace is a hidden gem located in Avenue of the Giants. The food was delicious. The service…read morewas exceptional, and the ambiance was very warming. I ordered the ribs which was perfect. Every plate was delicious. My kids don't even like salads but they tried the strawberry salad and even that was delicious. This place deserves more business, if you're traveling through here be sure to stop by and get a bite to. I highly recommend it.

Food was delicious, as were the drinks - a good selection of local beers, root beer, and cider,…read moreplus a large selection of wines. Service was a little slow, but they got a big rush of customers when we came in, and servers were literally fast walking the whole time to keep up with them all, so we were patient, and it was worth it!

A special little treasure on the beach... Great views, wonderful meals, and the best crème brûlée…read morein the whole world!

Happy hour on the deck is delightful. Excellent cocktails,…read moredelicious bar bites, good vibes and friendly service. I recommend the fish tacos. Onion rings just perfect, not too battered, clean oil. And the view! With a good friend. Who could ask for more?

There was a long wait for the food, but it is well worth it. A little bit pricey, too, but it is…read morerestaurant style, and taste really good!

Kinda a long wait but the food is really fresh and worth it…read more I got the veggie burrito with black beans pico de Gallo and hot salsa with no dairy add guacamole highly recommend.

It was worth the wait! We arrived to dinner with a 30- min wait, but were able to have a glass of…read morewine & beer in the gift shop. (If you are cold, plenty of jackets/hoodies for sale!) Restaurant felt like a small old-time diner, with a few counter seats as well. We had the creamiest/thickest clam chowder ever--full of clams. Calamari was served with fries & two dipping sauces. I enjoyed the fresh catch special--albacore tuna. Served with tasty zucchini as well! Would recommend if you are in the area.

My friend took me here for lunch, and arriving around 11:30 was perfect bc we were seated…read moreimmediately. Shortly after, the sea of people started coming in, so we definitely timed that right. My friend had been raving about their clam chowder, so you already know that was going to be an absolute must. Then the host mentioned one of their specials was a BLT with heirloom tomatoes and basil aioli. Say less. She had me at BLT. I ordered a bowl of clam chowder and the BLT, while my friend went with the clam chowder bread bowl and a side salad. My chowder arrived well before my friend's bc they were still toasting her bread bowl. Unfortunately, enjoying my soup became a bit of a waiting game bc the soup spoon I was given was visibly dirty. I asked our server for a replacement, but it never came. By the time we asked another server for a spoon, my chowder had started cooling enough that a film was forming on top. Not exactly how I wanted to start my lunch. The chowder was still warm enough to enjoy. It was pretty flavorful, and I appreciated that there was a generous amount of clams. Nothing worse than potato chowder posing as clam chowder. Definitely not the case here. I also had a taste of my friend's bread bowl, and I can see why she enjoys that version. That garlic butter on the toasted bread definitely elevates things. Now, let's talk about that BLT. First off, I LOVE a great BLT. When our server brought mine out, my jaw dropped bc I was NOT expecting a double-decker sandwich. This thing was massive! I loved the use of heirloom tomatoes, but the basil aioli was a bit much for me. Each layer of bread had a hefty spread, and it completely overpowered the bacon. I eventually gave up on the sandwich as a whole and just ate the bacon and tomatoes. And that's when I realized they weren't using thick-cut bacon either. Next time, I'd definitely ask them to hold the basil aioli and give me good ol' mayo instead. Sometimes you just want your BLT to taste like a BLT. Despite a few misses with our lunch, I can appreciate what Trinidad Bay Eatery has going for it. It has that nostalgic, homey feel of a longtime mom and pop spot, and judging by the number of people waiting to be seated, they've clearly built themselves a following. Would I come back? Yes. There's enough on the menu that I'd be willing to give something else a try. And if that BLT special makes another appearance, I know exactly how I'm ordering it next time.

Ok, here we go again…read more Five stars. Because somebody back there is practicing witchcraft on a grill. Some people move to Humboldt County for the redwoods. Others come for the rugged coastline. I came to work for a nonprofit hospital, and before I'd even settled in, somebody was already preaching the gospel of the AA Bar's steaks. During my orientation at Providence, back when it was associated with the Sisters of St. Joseph, a gentleman stood at the podium discussing the finer points of living in Eureka. And one of his first recommendations? "If you want a steak slapped on your plate after being slapped on a grill just the right way, you want the AA Bar." Well, naturally, I decided I needed to investigate. It took me TWO FUCKING YEARS to get there. Two years of my life I will never get back. Because, sweet baby Jesus, THAT MAN WAS RIGHT. Now, Eureka isn't exactly the first place that comes to mind when you're imagining a world-class steak experience. And the AA isn't some fancy steakhouse with white tablecloths and a sommelier hovering over your shoulder. It's a BAR. A wonderful, unpretentious, slightly rough-around-the-edges bar populated by what I can only describe as corporate lumberjacks and retired Marlboro Men. You know the type. Rugged, handsome, beautifully maintained beards. Like somebody took a lumberjack, cleaned him up, put him in a business suit, and told him to go have a whiskey. It's practically a convention of Dos Equis commercial extras. And somewhere in the back of this establishment, somebody is performing STRAIGHT-UP WITCHCRAFT ON A GRILL. I order my ribeye medium rare. And honey, THEY UNDERSTAND THE ASSIGNMENT. Beautifully cooked. Properly seasoned. That glorious, savory, slightly smoky flavor that makes you wonder what kind of ancient cowboy magic they've worked into that grill. I've eaten steaks at expensive restaurants that couldn't outshine this place. Somebody back there knows what the fuck they're doing. Somebody put their FOOT in that shit. They offer Gorgonzola butter on top, which I know some people adore. Personally, I can take it or leave it. The steak is so damn good it doesn't need any help. But now we need to discuss my biggest problem with the AA. The steak is the star, but the sides are making me question my ability to commit to a relationship. Seriously. The steak fries? BOMB. The onion rings? DELIGHTFUL. The loaded jacket potato? Yes, please. All the fixings, hold the bacon. Mashed potatoes? Absolutely. And every once in a while, they bring out these glorious little deep-fried triangles of macaroni and cheese. Sometimes they're a touch dry, but most of the time? Bomb diggity. I would order ALL OF IT if my wallet and stomach would cooperate. At this point, I would like to formally petition the AA to introduce the "I Can't Make Up My Damn Mind Platter." Give me one tiny loaded jacket potato, three or four steak fries, a handful of onion rings, and a couple of those fried macaroni-and-cheese triangles. I'll pay for it. HAPPILY. Throw in a salad so I can pretend I'm making responsible adult decisions. And let's talk about the atmosphere. There's something wonderfully Cheers-like about the AA. Go often enough, and people know your name. It's a proper neighborhood bar. A place where you can settle in, have a drink, enjoy the company, and eat a steak that has absolutely no business being that spectacular. It's not polished perfection. It's something better. It's character. It's comfort. It's a little bit of Eureka wrapped around a damn fine piece of beef. I can't afford to eat here nearly as often as I'd like, but believe me, if I could, I'd be a regular fixture. And that gentleman who recommended the AA during my hospital orientation all those years ago? Sir, wherever you are, I owe you an apology. You told me where to find one of the best steaks I've ever eaten, and I wasted two years ignoring you. FIVE STARS. For the steaks. For the sides. For the corporate lumberjacks. For the grill that apparently possesses supernatural powers. And for reminding me that sometimes the best food isn't hiding behind an expensive menu or a fancy dining room. Sometimes it's sitting in a neighborhood bar in Eureka, California, waiting for somebody to slap it on your plate. AA, you've got one hell of a stank on that grill. And I mean that as the highest possible compliment.

Our hotel receptionist recommended this place for Steaks saying they were the best steaks in town…read more He did warn us that it was a dive bar atmosphere which is a turn off as smoke comes in all the time from the outdoor patio dinning which apparently allows smoking. Major turn off and it was also pretty loud as the bar goers were getting drunker by the minute and louder as they went along. There were two waitresses that helped us (they took turns if the other was busy because they were also attending the bar as well). Both were very nice, attentive, and friendly and gave us good service throughout our meal. I am conflicted about the steak because the steak was very delicious, tender, perfectly cooked to my liking and had a good flavor to it. However, it was ruined because it was way way too salty!!!! Also the Zoragonla butter was awful for me it was way too overpowering and actually took away from the delicious meat. I regeted spending the extra $4 for that topping. The baked potato I thought was the star of the meal. Wonderfully prepared, soft and tender. Good quality butter and sour cream to go with it made it one of the better potatoes I have had at a steak place. I ate my entire potato which I never do! My husband's Ribeye was a little overcooked and he also complained about the saltiness as well. But agree with me on the baked potato being very good. Overall, the steak is very good but I would ask for it to be unsalted and just season it yourself to your liking because the kitchen way over does it. I would also get it to go unless you enjoy breathing smoke while you eat. I don't so I would not eat in again.

Visiting from out of town, after a day in the RedWoods, we were looking for good clam chowder and…read moreamseafood. The stop fit the bill! Although the sunset did not provide, as it was a cloudy day, we enjoyed good service, amazing clam chowder, and our dinners were exceptional. Plus!I They provided bread with a couple of dipping sauces to the table. (And although we didn't know it, we needed this and it was amazing!) If you were in the area, I wouldn't miss it. The setting is in an old Victorian home, and although visitors do not have access to the entire house, what is available certainly meets all needs.

Very cute place. Great views, food, ambiance…read more The team is amazing. Fun fact! This place used to be a brothel!

Jack's was my father-in-law's favorite spot for steaks, outside of his own bbq grilled steaks at…read morehome! Was in town for a business trip and stop by for dinner, hadn't been by in a while since he passed away... Pros- I always enjoyed their steaks, but... I LOVE their salads! The salad is super simple, but I can never get enough! Thankfully, the salad was just as I remembered. Crisp, chilled iceberg that is perfectly dressed with their homemade salad dressing.... So tasty! Their meals are very simple, but execution is perfect for every dish they put in front of you. The individuals who work there are very warm and helpful too. Cons- parking can be a challenge. There are no reservations. There are no dessert options. That said, it's still one of my favorite places to eat in Redding and it was my FIL's favorite spot for steaks! I'm really glad I was able to go again and look forward to being back!

#solocelebration #perfectbirthday Filet (the big one) medium…read morerare - grilled to perfection baked potato, garlic bread, salad with blue cheese. Pinot noir + a Washington Apple from the bar!!! #neverdisappoints Environment is always hopping! Server/service was stellar On point! Thank you for a great private diner!!