Had a fantastic meal at campground dining outside! I didn't order a ton bc I was full from a heavy lunch but we did the oysters, fries with Parmesan and garlic and a few others apps. Next time I am coming back for the steak. Great cocktails and awesome service. read more

Upscale restaurant with very good food and great cocktails. Everyone enjoyed their meal immensely. I am not giving it a five star review based on two issues, one of which is not directly the fault of the owners or staff at this eating establishment. We had dinner around 7pm and walking a block from where we parked we passed 3 homeless people sleeping in doorways of other business that were closed for the night. We also enjoyed watching a particular foul homeless chap urinating at the entrance to the alleyway adjacent to the restaurant. Sorry, we won't be coming back unless the local authorities start dealing with all the bums around town. I understand helping folks out, but this is ridiculous. The second issue, which was very minor in nature and would not really effect our giving them a five star review was how loud the restaurant is. Now, many restaurants are loud but they also had music playing in the back ground which was hard to hear over all the other noise. We tend to enjoy a quieter place that allows us to enjoy conversation without raising our own voices. read more

This was the first time coming to Campground while visiting in Arcata. I would definitely come back to try new things on the menu, but probably just for a special occasion. It's quite fancy and pricey. If you have a big appetite and are on a budget, this is not the place for you ... The customer service was great. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and friendly. I ate there with my partner and her mom. The ambience was very clean and rustic looking. I enjoyed it very much, it wasn't too loud or dark or bright in there either. The lighting was great. The menu has a lot of great things to choose from, very creative! The only downside is that none of the entrees come with any sides, you have to order that separate, so it is a bit pricey. We ordered a dozen of the grilled oysters, it's about $12 for 4. The red chimichurri sauce it came with was amazing. I ordered the 16oz ribeye, my partner got the New York steak, both medium rare. My partners mom got the lamb. we shared 3 sides, the beef tallow fingerling potatoes, stuffed polenta and the green beans with pickled onions and a yogurt sauce. We also got dessert, creme brûlée with blueberries and thyme, and also a grilled pineapple sorbet. My partners steaks was perfectly medium rare. My ribeye on the other hand was rare, even though I ordered it med rare, it wasn't an issue, I still ate it anyway. The lamb came undercooked as well, it was more in the rare side than it was medium, but nonetheless we did not complain. I was expecting a bigger piece of ribeye for a 16oz or at least come with the bone. The char on the meats were perfect and added great flavor. The chimichurri sauce over the ribeye was great as well. All of the sides were exquisite. The dessert, amazing. My only complaint, the plating of the main entrees could have been better, maybe use smaller plates instead of large circle ones. Smaller plates would make the dish look bigger and less empty. I am interested to taste everything else on the menu, especially the duck. read more

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3.5 stars but I'll round up. The service was great but the food felt a little under-delivered. Hubby and I split the burger - $28 - and it was flat, literally; the burger itself tasted good but definitely more of a $18-20 than the price they were holding it to as far as the toppings, bun, etc. We also got the wedge salad, refreshing and good, but nothing spectacular, and the French onion soup - one of the better French onion soups I've had. Ambience is pretty cool on first glance but looking around it could use a little boost - it reminds me of a Chili's where it started out cute and charming and then got a little tired and like it's trying too hard. read more

Shockingly overpriced for the food you get. Unless money is no concern to you, I suggest eating at the AA or Double D's if you are into meat. The atmosphere at Campground is nice, but holy smokes is it a ripoff! read more

The atmosphere is nice and well done. The service was slow for a not so busy night. The food was overly salted. The bourbon salmon had a nice flavor once you got past the saltiness. The queso blanco was the best part of the meal. Way over priced for what it was. read more

We love visiting this place every time we are in town. This is the best steak I have ever had in my life. Everything we had from the drinks, to the oysters to the steak was perfect. read more

We were pretty disappointed by our last meal here. My husband got the $32 chicken entree, which barely had any meat, was undercooked, and the mashed potato serving was literally a tablespoon worth. I got the vegetarian polenta bowl. The polenta was cold, the wild mushroom topping was overwhelmed by the tomato Marsala sauce (maybe sweet tomato Marsala isn't the best pairing for wild mushrooms?) and there was a pile of spring mix on top that seemed out of place. The pairing in that dish was just strange. The $12 glass of wine was also a very small pour. It seems that our experience at Campground this time around we fell victim to that problem when really nice and pricey restaurants try to be too fancy without true quality to back it up. It was a $120 meal that seriously flopped. read more

Okay, I legitimately feel as though we jinxed ourselves after the 5 star review. After leaving that review, we returned and got served the ribeye so raw to the point where it was practically mooing, when we had asked for it to be medium. The waiter was kind enough to comp the dessert but I went craving steak left with my appetite unsatisfied. I hope they strive to maintain the level of professionalism and perfection I wrote about in my initial review. read more

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Learn how to cook a steak. We ordered a New York steak medium. It arrived burnt on the outside and raw inside. We sent it back 3 times and then requested not to pay for it. The mashed potatoes were tasty but the serving size was a joke. Brussel sprouts were decent but nothing spectacular. read more

The potentially lovely concept is marred by deception. The menu has a steak priced on the center fold which appears to be $40.00 , quite a shock to learn after dining that the Costco steak was $140.00. O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive! I will stick to Ruth Chris. read more

I visited Campground for dinner two times within the span of a month and had very different experiences. The first time I was really impressed by the atmosphere and our server was awesome. I ordered the vegetarian ropa vieja (braised cabbage and mushrooms on a bed of polenta with plantain chips and greens) which blew me away! I loved it so much, I couldn't stop thinking about it. I ordered a glass of wine, but wished that I had ordered a cocktail because they looked fantastic. My second visit was sadly filled with misses. Our server was a bit odd, not warm and friendly like the first. I ordered the emerald valley (or forest?) cocktail, which included tequila, jalapeño and cucumber, but it just tasted like straight agave--way way way too sweet. To make matters worse the ropa vieja was disappointing with bland and lumpy polenta. I'm willing to give Campground another try since my first experience was so awesome (and the owners' sister restaurant Salt is great), but there seems to be an issue with consistency in terms of food and service. read more

I was blown away with Campground, being in Arcata. It fits so well! The decor was of a modern style, ambience very lively actually. It seems to be a very popular place. To the food, I had the queso,oysters, artichoke , wagyu , potato's. Service was great. The staff was knowledgeable in everything Campground. The owner was in on the floor, that busy. I have no complaints and I can't wait to return! read more

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Hunter is an amazing bartender. She knows how to make the best drinks. She is super creative, very friendly, & is just an all-around wonderful person. Campground has a delicious brunch menu. I am always happy no matter what I order, but Hunter has made the experience so much more enjoyable. read more

Campground - New American Near Me - Arcata, California

Drinks are good, food is overrated. The filet mignon at DD's in Fortuna is much better and 1/3 the price (a side and entire set up included). Campgrounds oysters were tasty though. From how hyped up this place way, I was expecting the food to break my mouth if it was going to break the bank. It only did one of those. read more

Fantastic food with amazing atmosphere and staff! I highly recommend the deviled eggs with candied bacon! read more

Campground - Boneless Ribeye Steak - New American Near Me - Arcata, California

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Food is great. Service usually great as well. Went in last night with my wife (our 24th anniversary, btw). Asked the hostess if there were any tables available. She asked if we had a reservation (we did not). She told us it would be anout twenty minutes. Did not take my name. We went outside to wait. Another couple went in and asked the same thing. She sat them immediately. I went in and asked if she had sat them without a reservation. She looked me right in the eye and told me she had. Weird. Food is great though. If your cool enough to get in. read more

Worst service and food I've had in a long time. The fried chicken was raw the potatoes were liquid. The cook was rude. I won't be returning and I'd advise others to look elsewhere if they want a good dining experience. read more

I came here about four times. First time my filet mignon was burnt to a crisp. The second time we waited for an hour for our table although we had reservations. Third time, breakfast was overpriced for what you get- the mimosa was literally a shooter with fruit (and 15 bucks). Fourth time was decent other than the serving sizes- my friend and I both ordered the same thing but hers was twice as much food. Had a nice waitress while there twice. Worth a try but you may pay a lot to be disappointed. read more

I am torn about how to rate Campground. I had the very, very best wedge salad ever. The dressing was wonderful, they cut the wedge into edible pieces that were easy to eat, as opposed to the chunk of lettuce that is often difficult to cut. The bacon cut into small cubes that were flavorful and added a wonderful texture. You get the idea--it was delicious! I also ordered the baby back ribs with Carolina bbq sauce, cornbread, and coleslaw. The cornbread had just a bit of texture, lots of flavor, and was baked to perfection. The coleslaw was good. The ribs with the carolina bbq sauce were inedible. They were dry. As in dry as straw. There was no sauce. And they had no flavor. I cut into the first rib and even the steak knife they gave me only sawed the meat. So I cut into a space between two ribs about 1/3 of the length. Still dry, still like little pieces of straw. You see my dilemma? Great salad, inedible ribs--i did eat all of the cornbread, I was hungry. The place was packed and our server did not refill my iced tea or check on anyone else's beverages and did not return to check on our dinners until she brought the check. She inquired about the dinner, I told her that the ribs were dry. One of us wanted a dessert, which the server told us she had given us because of the ribs. One of my guests had the halibut, which was tasty, she said, but a very small portion, like maybe 3 ounces, maybe. As I mentioned, the place was packed, which likely explains the reason that the service was so slow. None of us had anything from the bar and it still took over two hours form seating to leaving. I assure you we did not dawdle, as we had a child with us. We intentionally has early reservations (6:30) so that we could get in and get out in 60 to 75 minutes. I would love to have the salad again, but probably won't go back. read more

We went there for a dinner and we liked it so much so we have decided to come there again next morning for a breakfast. Great food, everything is high quality and the service is prompt. Very good experience overall, highly recommended. read more

Campground - Great stake that can be shared for 3. - New American Near Me - Arcata, California

Surprised to see some of the reviews. Stopped into Arcata for the night and found Campground. What a gem! Our server and bartender were both thoughtful, knowledgeable, and fun. The food was exceptional and unique, as were the cocktails. Our table had Tagliatelle, a seafood mushroom risotto, and the half chicken. All winners! read more

Perfectly cooked steak. Delicious pasta. Expertly crafted classic cocktails. One of the best restaurants in Arcata! Will be coming back many times. read more

This place sucks for vegetarians. Got brunch and ordered an omelet without the bacon and a side waffle. First waffle bite was filled with bacon - they put it in the butter! Seems like that is something to be noted on the menu but it just said waffle. Unfortunately no amount of butter with or without bacon would have made the waffle taste like anything but cardboard. I get that this is a big overpriced meat bonanza but perhaps they could at least try not force pork on people just trying to eat a waffle.... read more

The lamb burger was the best burger I've had and the service was exceptional. Smoked trout dip was so good, but could probably use a few more pieces of bread to dip in it. Best meal I've had in a long time. read more

After a long time away from Arcata, it was a pleasant surprise to come across Campground, a hip and upscale joint that shuns the otherwise casual bohemian vibe of the town around it. I only came in for a cocktail, perhaps with the unconscious intention of forgoing food so I had an excuse for a second visit. Knowledge of their food menu unknown, I will say the cocktails are absolutely fantastic and the bar staff are super personable, top professionals. The gentleman bartender who helped me first (name escapes me) sure knows his drinks. He made me a rum cocktail not featured on their regular menu that was the perfect balance between tangy and sweet. I sipped and chatted with the lovely Madeleine, who was great to talk to and also very knowledgeable of the menu. I came back a second night and got a smoked whiskey drink that is fascinating to watch them make. You leave a piece of wood on top for as long as you want the drink smokey, then enjoy. Between these two drinks and with an eye on their food (especially the snake river farms American wagyu flat iron steak), I have plenty of reasons to return. read more

What a find. Coming north from Napa - foodie central - and dropping our son off at College. Seeking innovative flavor is always our goal. This place is a Block off the Arcata square. So wouldn't have found without my husband going off the beaten path. Service on point. Katie was fantastic. Started with cheese board. All local stuff. Wow. Humboldt fog is yum. Then beet salad. Onto rib eye steak and bison burger with Mac and cheese plus squash. Even our 18 year old loved it. Every dish was delish. Nice wine choices too. Our server helped us find a bold red. Special spot. We'll be back. read more

Campground - Cheese board - New American Near Me - Arcata, California

Fun atmosphere.... Rustic elegance.... Fun campground themed cocktail menu.... Steaks were great! Chef cooked them to how we requested .... Acceptable wine list Service was ok. Nothing special. Our party of seven was disappointed there was only one single dessert offering ("S'mores cake") for a restaurant of this caliber and price range. Two of our party are gluten free so they were automatically going home without dessert. Bummer. Worth coming once. Not sure I'd put it on my top five list. read more

One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Everything we ordered was beyond delicious, and the staff was attentive and accommodating even with the place being fully booked. Make sure to reserve your table in advance, you don't want to miss out. read more

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Walked in and were seated in the far back table in the corner. Portions are small, all sides cost extra and the service took over an hour for our food to be served. Foods also very over priced. Sad that they can over price and up charge fine dining in a small town. Disappointed in food, service and overall satisfaction read more

The best cocktails and food in Humboldt! The burger was amazing. Our new go to place when visiting this area. My compliments to the chef!

We chose campground to celebrate a very special occasion, our family rarely goes out. We all left disappointed. Some of our orders were messed up and my meal was awful (which came highly recommended by the waiter) When we told the waiter, who didn't come back till the end of our meal, he just said he was sorry. nothing comped, just sorry and here is your bill for $350. soooo disappointing campground! I talked you up, and chose you for our special occasion! I honestly will never go back again. read more

The food was fantastic and the drinks even better! We walked in about 30 minutes to closing (which I know can be quite annoying for restaurant staff) but we were welcomed in and kindly served without feeling rushed. Our waiter was awesome and it seemed everyone in the establishment had the same calm and inviting nature. The restaurant is really neat inside with it modern western theme. Overall Campground exceeded expectations! read more

I've been wanting to give campground a try for awhile now. And I can't say I'm very impressed. The staff was very friendly. The environment/decor is also top notch but the food was pricey for what you get. I got salmon which was $21 no sides included so had to pay an extra $10 just to get a decent amount of food to eat. The little part of the salmon that was cooked was ok tasting but it was pretty much completely raw and I could barely eat. read more

Campground - $21 plate of salmon - New American Near Me - Arcata, California

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Beautiful atmosphere and great service however I got a 18$ burger that was WAY overdone. I asked for medium, and it came out very well done, also the fries were all very very well done and more like chips :( Not very stoked to pay around 20$ for a burger and not have it cooked right. read more

Just finished dinner here and it was honestly a bit of a mixed bag. For the most part the food and drinks were really excellent. Food seemed really good and really unique. The downside was that the service was pretty slow. Food took a good amount of time to come out. Also, I ordered the New York strip steak rare and it came out more of a medium. I dont usually like to send food back but when you pay almost $30 dollars for a steak you kind of want it to come out right. After I sent it back the waiter came over and told me a rare steak would be cool in the center and and asked me twice if that's what I wanted and still seemed surprised I wanted a rare steak. My husband ordered a rare steak too and had no issues getting his the way he wanted. It was really weird and made things a bit uncomfortable. read more

Did not live up to the hype. Tried twice. Cobwebs and caked grease on table fixtures. Servers were nice. Way too expensive for the quality. Had a filet once. It was not cooked well (ordered medium rare). Very uneven cook and surprisingly tough. Mashed potatoes were more disappointing than rehydrated Idaho spuds. The boar pasta had so little boar in it, I suspect the chef merely whispered, "boar" before sending the plate. Bore about sums up the experience. Go to bri ck & Fire instead. Sorry Arcata. read more

So far have been here once, for brunch. We both had the tomatillo Bloody Mary, made with mezcal, which is an interesting twist on the old standby, but perhaps was a touch tart for my late morning palate. (See photo.) I might try the standard Bloody Mary next time. Salmon croquettes were tasty, but not wowing. They could have been a bit spicer. Served on a bed of arugula, there could have been more greens, and the small amount of avocado mashed onto the bottom of the bowl should have been more generous, and perhaps not mashed. My husband had a standard breakfast plate which was to his satisfaction. We loved the atmosphere, and our server was very pleasant. We will have to return again for brunch. read more

Campground - Tomatillo Bloody Marys made with mezcal. - New American Near Me - Arcata, California

This place is great! Outstanding food and drink selection. Hunter and Eli provided exceptional service and great explanations of menu items and signature cocktail/punch options. Very cool vibe and ambiance. Definitely give this place a try if you are in the area! read more

My partner and I ate here in October for my bday weekend. We had steak and mojitos + beer. The meat was delicious. My partner really enjoyed his plate and even commented that he would come here again. I LOVED the ambiance of the restaurant and enjoyed our night out. We will come back here on our next trip to Arcata! read more