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    Eel River Brewing

    3.6 (867 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Breweries, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Shrimp and chips
    Eric K.

    I love this place and always get the shrimp and chips but today I was quite disappointed. Unfortunately the shrimp were not peeled all the way. Kept getting shrimp shell at the end of each shrimp. The shrimp were still delicious but I was disappointed in the peeling. FYI People do care if their shrimp aren't peeled all the way. Whoever was peeling tonight did a horrible job. They probably figured no one would care but I did. Hopefully it gets better.

    September 10, 2025 - Not the restaurant area--This must be their beer making operations.
    Michele O.

    September 10, 2025 - Fortuna Another solid 4-star experience. The staff is always friendly, the crowd is a good mix of locals, and the atmosphere is relaxed. It can get noisy and crowded during peak hours, so I recommend going off-peak if you can. The outdoor patio is a nice bonus, especially if you're traveling with a pup. We shared the BLTA special--decent overall, though the bacon and avocado portions could have been more generous. The fries were good, crispy and not greasy. This place remains a go-to stop whenever we're in the area.

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    Emily C.

    Great brewery with a large selection of beer on tap and a huge menu with lots of food options. I ate at the bar, but would like to check out the beer garden on my next visit. I opted for the Thai peanut salad recommended by the bartender. It was a little light on greens but the dressing was delicious. The guy eating next to me ordered wings that looked amazing. I'll definitely order wings on my next trip.

    Emilie N.

    Stopped in while visiting from Wisconsin. The service was friendly & attentive and the food was great! They were kind enough to let us taste test a few brews before landing on one. It was a well attended space considering they had just opened for the day and everyone was just so happy to be there! We'd certainly return in the future should we be in the area.

    Loaded fries and cheese steak sandwich, fish and fries!
    Kimberly M.

    Most of the food is actually pretty good chowder good they Redwood logs, good fish and chips. Good burger needs to have actual quantity of meat per bun ratio. Seems like with the burgers you get a bunch of fries a lot of bun not particularly my favorite. Service is OK depends on who you got. Atmosphere is nice outdoors nice and nice weather. I definitely think the price is not on point for what you pay and what you get there's a discrepancy probably making up for Covid times not sure.

    Amazing beer battered shrimp. Sorry, I ate before I snapped the picture.
    Denise D.

    Great service! Seated right away. Server brought me three beer samples to determine what was best for me. The Pale Ale was super yummy! I also got to try a hard seltzer for the first time. I had the beer battered shrimp and a salad, hubby had the beer battered fish and salad. Both were awesome.

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    Leeanna C.

    I like the whole vibe of the restaurant. It's both family friendly, while also feeling like a good happy hour spot. The staff was very nice and knowledgeable about the specials and dietary concerns. The food was delicious and memorable for sure. The portion sizes were pretty generous. I couldn't finish any single dish, it was a lot. This is an awesome spot for everyone to visit on your way through, or while visiting Fortuna.

    Ruben sandwich
    Sindy E.

    We were passing by on our way to Oregon and stopped by to eat. Friendly service, makes you feel at home. Blonde Ale was so good! The ambiance is uplifting and friendly and family oriented. They have sports playing. We tried the chili beans, Ruben sandwich and the tri tip sandwich. They were both delicious. I would recommend this place. The BBQ sauce was more like ketchup. Needs improvement! Oh and I can't believe they took out the Mac and cheese off the menu.

    Black and blue salad (minus the blue because blue cheese is gross), potato skins, salt and vinegar wings
    Eathereutah I.

    Everything was delicious! The black and blue salad is a hearty meal and so good! It was our first time having salt and vinegar wings but it won't be our last! Insanely yummy! The potato skins are full on potatoes with toppings! So much food! More than enough for two people!

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    Ruth R.

    We came here because we took a trip to Humboldt for the 4th of July weekend. Immediately walking in the people who served us were friendly. The beer was really good and the food was very fresh. We had the special which I believe was fried halibut and prawns with fries. The vibe was like any other brewery but we preferred this one than the Lagunitas brewery! We will be coming back

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    We ate there on a Friday evening and enjoyed the food and beer very much. Our server was great.

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    Big hamburger, we split it and were so full. Perfectly cooked, very attentive waitress and good beverages!

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    The food and beer was great. Service was even better. Chris is a great waiter. Casual welcoming atmosphere.

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    Stopped in for a beer on a road trip. Staff were really friendly, a great spot to watch a game and try some local brews.

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    Accidentally stumbled on to this restaurant and what a great place! Food and service both excellent. Would highly recommend!

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    Food was pretty good; server was very nice and beer was pretty good, BUT the kitchen was VERY VERY SLOW!

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    Gallagher's is a great place for lunch or dinner! The restaurant has warm interior style and…read moredecently comfortable chairs. They have really great waitstaff too, they make the experience so much more pleasant. My favorite dishes here so far are the fish and chips, the shepherds pie and their ribeye steak! The chocolate mousse is also amazing and my husband favors the banana pudding. This place has been a big hit with family too when they visit.

    An attempt at dinner with two kids, not a good choice for food or location with kids. Very loud and…read moreoverstimulating even for adults. Limited table service and very slow. Perhaps they were busier than two ladies could handle. Ordered food with our non-alcoholic beverage to hopefully save time. Potato skins WITHOUT onions and food for the kids were requested to come first, entrees after. We waited an hour for food and nearly left, then potato skins WITH nasty green onions arrived and so did everything else. Probably a good thing everything came so my son and husband could start scarfing. My daughter passed the point of being reasonable for anything but fries, so I had to carry her around while the stuff was packed up. Just as well, my Thai salad was a horrible disappointment with chicken as dry as jerky, slimy spring lettuce, limited and bland peanut sauce. I ate 3 bites and lost my appetite. I tried eating the onion laden potato skins, but they were so flavorless that salt couldn't even perk them up. I should have had fish& chips I guess, it's the only thing I remembered they did well before they moved twice. Oh and my son and I went to the bathroom to wash our hands before dinner. The rage music coming from the kitchen was so loud that we couldn't hear each other at the sink. The sink was nearly overflowing and paper towels were haphazardly sitting on the edge of the counter instead of the dispenser. Pretty sure I dried our hands on dirty towels. I didn't bother to really complain, the staff seemed oblivious to any needs or cared to inquire when I declined a box (while stating the salad was horrible). Plus I wasn't interested in waiting for a remake, whatsoever. I couldn't wait to get out of there for my own sanity; and my kids did remarkable considering the very loud environment and long wait. We won't be back, and we remembered why we never made it a point to dine there.

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