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Eureka Stars Hamburgers

3.9 (208 reviews)
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Open • 11:00 am - 6:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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The double double gots the goods

Its got that drip. This road trip stop hit every mark for a killer burger, shake and fry. My only suggestion is thicker napkins lol

Left: Cheeseburger with grilled onions and no tomato  Right: Guacamole with Bacon and Cheese Burger, no onion
Katie W.

Stars has very tasty burgers, feels like a summer picnic in classic American style. Service is friendly and attentive, quick food delivery and a chill relaxed environment with rock music that you can sing along with...you all know the words! My friend was really impressed with his TWO Guacamole Bacon Cheeseburgers, his review, "that was perfect, really amazing, probably what I will get every time!" Five stars for STARS!

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Shelly C.

My go-to burger joint here in Eureka! If you want a simple but delicious burger, fries, and shake, this is your place. It's a small squeaky clean establishment with walk up counter service, ADA compliant. There's only a few tables (maybe 8?) So I would call ahead for pick up during peak hours. The service is always fast and friendly. I skim the menu each time only to get either the bacon cheeseburger or blue cheese burger. The patty is moist and I like the soft bun it comes in. Love their simple fries, the large order is good for two. This time around we tried the Cajun Fries instead of our usual regular fries. They were good, I just wish the fries were shaken in Cajun seasoning instead of just sprinkling the seasoning on top.

Tricia A.

I came here for lunch with my friend. I ordered a large fry, root beer float, and a jalapeno swiss burger. The large fry was actual a really good size. I probably should have ordered a small for myself. The fries were good. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The root beer float was a good size as well. They use dryer's ice cream for it and put it in a cute sundae cup. The burger was good. It comes with the same preset condiments on every burger so check that out before you order to make sure you don't get ones you don't want. I ordered my burger with no mayo. The burger was juicy, filling, and scrumptious. Even the bun was good. My only complaint would be please toast/grill the bun! I will definitely come back here.

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Reviews are mixed. Many highlight the burger quality and flavorful shakes. The friendly staff and longstanding charm are also appreciated.

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Best burger in the county hands down. This location specifically is better but I've never had a bad Stars burger.

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My disabled son loves the bacon blue cheese burger. MUST get him one for dinner at least once a week. Love the atmosphere and staff!

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Great staff, excellent food and quick service.. it's someplace you can go at lunch and actually have time to relax and eat!

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Don't pass up this little spot in Arcata! Best burgers around! I ordered the Ortega burger and the flavor was spot on!

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The Diver Bar and Grill

The Diver Bar and Grill

4.4(237 reviews)
1.4 mi
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We were in Eureka three nights and ate here all three nights. Pizzas were amazing. Husband had a…read moreRueben sandwich one night and loved it. Atmosphere is a cool vibe, yet relaxed. Staff is friendly. You won't go wrong coming here.

I was so happy to find this little spot in downtown Eureka. The space itself is super fun with…read morewonderful energy and really cool aesthetic touches. We were served right away and the hostess was very nice and located at two top for us. The wait person was lovely and immediately accommodating. The menu was interesting and inviting. I had to laugh out loud as there is an item on the menu referencing Pee-wee's Playhouse from my childhood. I even asked if it was a Gen X restaurant and sure enough the chef is of my generation. I'm including a picture so IYKYK! The waitress had shared all of the specials, and I was intrigued by the flat iron steak option. It was a flat iron steak with marsala mushroom sauce, and mushroom risotto and asparagus. It was delightful! The meat was perfectly cooked and tender with a lot of beef flavor, offset by a rich marsala mushroom sauce. It was perfectly complimented by one of the top mushroom risotto I have had in my life. It was delectable. And the grilled asparagus side paired nicely with the beef and marsala sauce. It even had a little bit of lemon on the asparagus, which is my preference for it! Overall, this is probably in the top five of all of the restaurant meals I've had in my life. My husband had the mixed beef burger with fries. He said he really enjoyed the burger, and I did steal a tiny taste, and it was perfectly cooked and had a slight gameness that gave it some depth. My husband said that the bun was very nice as well. The fries were perfectly cooked. The burger was perfectly cooked and it wasn't over juicing nor dry. Overall, a really great burger! Funniest thing we noticed was that all of the chairs that were sitting on a cement floor had been given rubber caps for each of the legs so that when you moved the chair, it didn't make a horrible sound. Literally extra 10 points for that alone! I wish this location well and look forward to stopping in the next time we are in the area.

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The Diver Bar and Grill - Entrance to The Diver.

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The Diver Bar and Grill - Classic burger, substitute sweet potato fries, and house salad.

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A little hard to see from the street, but look for the lights outside.

Lost Coast Brewery and Cafe - Classic Burger

Lost Coast Brewery and Cafe

3.7(1.3k reviews)
1.6 mi
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Came for the beer. Stayed because my husband fell in love with the chef…read more We stopped at Lost Coast Brewery and had a fantastic experience. The vibe is exactly what you want from a coastal brewery--casual, beachy, relaxed, and just the right amount of bar energy. I ordered the French dip, which was delicious and piping hot, although it was a little saltier than I prefer. My husband ordered the shrimp tacos, and apparently they were so good that I am now concerned about the stability of my marriage. He literally declared that he was leaving me for the chef. I guess the tacos were that good. The shrimp tacos came with fresh, flavorful salsa that really stood out, and everything arrived hot and quickly. Our server absolutely was friendly, attentive, and FAST--which we very much appreciated. Getting the check however took FOREVER! I think our server went out to lunch. :/ And the beer selection on tap? Lots of choices, and everything was served perfectly. Overall: great food, great beer, quick service, fun atmosphere, and apparently life-changing shrimp tacos. If you're in the area, put Lost Coast Brewery on your list. Just keep an eye on your spouse if they order the shrimp tacos. Apparently that's where things get dangerous.

If you're in Eureka and only have time for one brewery, make it Lost Coast Brewery. From the moment…read morewe walked in, the staff made us feel welcome, the food arrived quickly, and everything we ordered hit the mark. Add in a solid lineup of beers, and it's easy to see why this place has become a local favorite. We sampled several beers across the menu, from crisp lagers to darker, malt-forward brews, and every pour was well-crafted and full of flavor. Whether you're a hop lover or prefer something smooth and easy-drinking, there's a beer here for you. The food was just as impressive. The shrimp tacos were fresh and flavorful with a nice kick, the burger was juicy and piled high with bacon and all the classic fixings, and the French dip was tender, served with a rich au jus that made every bite better. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, making it a great stop whether you're grabbing lunch after exploring the Redwoods or winding down after a day on the coast. Great beer, great food, great service--Lost Coast Brewery is an easy recommendation and a must-visit while you're in Eureka.

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AA Bar & Grill - 16oz ribeye with Gorgonzola butter - @rayz

AA Bar & Grill

4.0(385 reviews)
1.5 mi
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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.

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AA Bar & Grill - Side Salad

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AA Bar & Grill - The exterior of this dining establishment

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Eureka Stars Hamburgers - burgers - Updated October 2026

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