Visiting from out of town, after a day in the RedWoods, we were looking for good clam chowder and amseafood. 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. read more

Humboldt Bay Bistro - Halibut on special - New American Near Me - Eureka, California

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

We had a small table for two with a nice view of the bay. Didn't have to wait to be seated (it was a Thursday). Our server was very pleasant and let us know the special of the day, a halibut dish with a creamy pepper sauce. Debating between that and another dish, we asked her recommendation and she suggested the fish. So we did it. My wife and I traditionally split meals at restaurants, because they generally give you so much food, you leave uncomfortably stuffed. We prefer leaving comfortably satisfied. So we split the Arugula Salad. They bring complementary bread with a garlic butter or basalmic and olive oil. We preferred the basalmic. The garlic butter wasn't very garlicky. But the salad was excellent. They split it for us for a small upcharge. The Halibut was excellent. We had to split it ourselves, but that was not a problem for us. It was served over couscous and was excellent. A bit small to split, so we added a cheesecake dessert with ganache. Very good. We paired it all with a Cabernet from the Oakville area of Napa (where we had just visited) and it was excellent as well. Our server was attentive. The pacing of our meal was very well done. Not too long between check-ins, but also not rushed. We recommend! read more

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This is a beautiful restaurant inside of a Victorian house. I had a table in what would have been the foyer which felt private, though I had a wonderful view of the bay. I ordered the lamb chops with fingerling potatoes, bacon braised greens. It came with soup or salad, and I chose the daily soup of broccoli cheddar, which was definitely house made. Everything was well prepared and full of flavor. For dessert I chose the creme brulee, which had a nice sugar crust and fresh berries. read more

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Cozy seaside restaurant with great food. A little on the pricier side but definitely worth the money. We ordered the salad special, the arugula salad, the clam chowder, and the catch of the day (Grilled Halibut topped with crab on a bed of risotto). Everything was so delicious we raved about it on the drive home. read more

Humboldt Bay Bistro - New American Near Me - Eureka, California

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For my birthday this year, I wanted to have a trip up to the redwoods and we stayed in Eureka as our base. I found this restauraunt on Yelp and we reserved it for my birthday dinner on a Saturday night. We sat by the window and had a beautiful view of the sunset and bay. Upon being seated we were served some bread with some whipped butter mixed with some sort of seafood I believed? I forgot, but the butter was delicious. Our first round of bread however, was average at best and was very dense and doughy. The next rounds of bread were significantly better though, so maybe there's an inconsistency with the way they bake their bread in-house. I ordered the seafood penne pasta and my boyfriend ordered the king salmon with risotto. Both were "specials" and were not on the menu. However after digging into reviews here, it seems they are not so much specials since both dishes have been served here for the past 7ish years. Seafood penne pasta: I would rate a 3/5, maybe a 2.5/5. The pasta itself was not al dente which was disappointing. The "star" of this dish was supposed to be the scallop, which was severely undercooked! It was super soft and mushy. The shrimp was alright...some were overcooked. The salmon was also dry. I think the only thing I really enjoyed was the mussels, clams, and the sauce. The sauce had some curry with a small kick to it. This dish was just okay. Escargot: We ordered as our appetizer, I'd give it a 3.5/5! The escargot was a little soft but paired wonderfully with the bread. Creme brûlée: 3/5. Our waitress kindly put a birthday candle on it for my birthday. :) I enjoyed it, and it was very custardy! The downside was that the sugar on top was too burnt. I can't speak much for my boyfriend's dish, I did have a bite of his salmon and it was alright, maybe a bit too salty. The service however was wonderful and our waitress was super kind and helpful. Maybe I would come back to try another dish if I'm back in the area. read more

Humboldt Bay Bistro - New American Near Me - Eureka, California

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The view of the bay was wonderful, food was phenomenal and my waiter Vanessa had the best recommendations, I have been to almost every fine dining places in this county and this is the top two for me between this and restaurant 301 I plan on coming back and enjoying wonderful company! read more

Party of 6, 3 couples. I have eaten here before but tonight was not a good night. I will admit the waitress was pleasant but beyond that it was not a good meal. After 25 minutes we reminded her that we had not recieved our drinks. We chose this place because the food is usually good. The dinner salad was a small plate of greens.The cheese platter was not really a cheese platter and contained about 1 ounce of small broken up cheese pieces and small slice of blueberry chevre and the rest was fruit, some candied pecan crumbs, honey and crostini. Tonight my husband and another male guest ordered the steak. My huband ordered medium rare and the other guy medium. My husbands steak arrived medium rare but so salty it was difficult to eat. The other guy recieved a rare steak. My husband told the waitress that that the steak was rare and not medium as ordered. They offered to trade it out. The guy did not want to make waves but they brought another one anyway. The $45 dollar steak was very thin, no more than 3/4 of and inch thick. I ordered the seafood pasta with 6 mussels, 4 shrimp, 2 scallops and some halibut chunks. One of the chunks contained a parasite. Now understand, I have fished all my life and eaten a very wide assortment of things that come out of the water, but I inspect my fish well. I would expect the same for a resturant of this caliber. Yes I took a picture but I will not post it here. I dont feel as though it was a meal worthy of $400+ read more

The service was attentive and fairly quick. Right when I was thinking "this would be a perfect time for some bread to go with our drinks" a waiter was bringing out a fresh plate for us and asking if we had any questions about the menu or specials she went over. It was a smaller dining room but it didn't feel too crowded, there were about 5 other tables enjoying a meal but the volume wasn't too overpowering. I enjoyed the lighting and ambiance of the restaurant. The parking looks like it's just street parking, we were dropped off so unsure if there was a lot in the back perhaps. The food and drinks were delicious, everything was cooked well and the portions are HUGE. You could easily split an entree if you aren't feeling overly hungry, but if not plenty of leftovers. If I'm in the area again I would visit as a nice night out as prices weren't too bad but not cheap. read more

Humboldt Bay Bistro - Ribeye and Cajun Fettuccini with chicken - New American Near Me - Eureka, California

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Stellar establishment. Artistically prepared food, a beautiful setting, and just all around great service. I'll be back. read more

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This is a very happy four. We were seated with a great view in the front. Service was but waited a while for our entrees. We got started with some excellent butter with bread. Soup and salad came with our entrees and were mediocre. We shared a duck breast medium rare with delicious dark cherry sauce and pretty solid rice. Also shared a halibut risotto which was the catch of the day, bland until we added salt. Would definitely come again for the butter and duck breast. read more

We stumbled upon Humboldt Bay Bistro after hours of traveling with our pup -- and wow, what a gem! Most places in Eureka turned us away because of the dog, but this spot welcomed us with open arms (and paws ). We had the back patio all to ourselves, surrounded by gorgeous orange and fuchsia flowers, and it felt like a secret garden. The food? Out of this world -- every bite was a treat. The ambience? Relaxed, warm, and absolutely dog-friendly. But the real star of our evening was Garrett, our server. He made us feel so welcome from the moment we walked in, and his hospitality turned a simple dinner into the highlight of our trip. If you're a dog parent (or just love great food and good vibes), this is THE place in Eureka. Don't miss it -- your taste buds (and your pup) will thank you! read more

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10/10 experience cute and quant. The table side Caesar salad is a must. The waiter who made it for us was delightful and informative! It says for two but trust me when I say the portions were massive!! read more

We made a reservation for 5pm today. Showed up on time & was sat immediately. Sat there for 11 minutes before anyone said anything to us. Two servers walked by us 2 times & said nothing. Tried to order the lobster tails but was told they were out. Since that's the reason we were there, we left. I guess I'll call in advance to make sure they're stocked next time. read more

We have had many meals here including private parties, Thanksgiving, Easter, Mother's Day as well as regular dinners. The food is excellent in flavor and presentation. Overlooking Humboldt Bay really adds to its ambience. The staff is friendly and the service is excellent. it has become our favorite place in Humboldt County to eat. read more

yippie kai yay ! yum ! the people were super kind! food was delicious ! pretty flowers and presentation ! mhm i would take my grandma here and my family. honestly all the people i would bring here read more

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Service was very good. Food was not. Chicken marsala was rubber chicken. I ate the vegetables and the restaurant took off the dinner price except charged for the vegetables. My wife fish was over cooked. read more

This place is absolutely amazing, the food and the staff saved our date night! After having our reservation canceled on us somewhere else we ended up going to Humboldt Bay bistro on a whim and getting Vanessa as our waitress. She was so amazing, super knowledgeable about the menu, and so fun and funny. We loved laughing and joking with her. The food was amazing, we got appetizers and entrées, and the crème brûlée and some vanilla ice cream, every single thing was perfect! This is now going to be a regular date night spot for us, even living all the way in southern Humboldt. The other staff, Grace and Ada are absolutely delightful! 10 out of 10, highly recommend! I already can't wait to dig into my leftovers, and already can't wait to go back! Thank you for saving our date night! read more

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You'll thank yourself for trying some of Brett's great cuisine and they service is top notch you'll leave a very satisfied customer

Everything was really good. The food was really yummy. The prices were reasonable. The portions were excellent. The dressing was homemade. Everything was so yummy. read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in Eureka. We always have great service, a awesome view, and great food at a reasonable price point. This is my favorite high end restaurant in Eureka. read more

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My husband and I went for my birthday. We were somehow listed as VIP's which was super nice-it was my birthday! Loved our waitress Marilee, on it all the time and so nice. Ordered: kumamoto oysters with wasabi cream sauce Tableside Caesar Salad Rogue River Trout on Risotto Lamb Chops (side cup of Clam Chowder) Absolutely delicious food, great table side (show) by an awesome guy for our Caesar Salad. Three things only: 1. I never use the green tops of romaine for any salad I make but if I do I chop it finer. Our salad had huge pieces of top greens. 2. Found the bay leave in my chowder..score! 3. My braised greens and potatoes were lukewarm. Otherwise, we will be back to enjoy this awesome food. read more

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Excellent food, servers were upbeat and attentive, the atmosphere in the bar seating was cozy and warm. I would recommend this place to those who like eating out and want a great date night experience for the money. read more

OMGoodness, this restaurant is, in my opinion, the best place to eat in Eureka. The menu has something for everyone from fantastic clam chowder to the best cheeseburger around, all made from fresh, top quality ingredients. It's only a few blocks from the bay so the views are nice plus it's centrally located between quaint boutiques, candy and ice cream stores, and areas to walk your K9 kids. We go there monthly and have never, ever been disappointed. Well, except when they were closed. read more

Honestly, we weren't expecting too much. We just wanted a chill place to eat on a chilly early evening. What my son and I got was amazing. It was a little busy, but 10-15 min went quickly. The standouts? By far the food. The duck and chowder was phenomenal. The service was just as good and pricing not too crazy for a small coastal California town. Highly recommended read more

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It took me a while to decide on writing this review or not. My fiance said show some grave, but I thought it's best to warn people. I (37F) originally called the bistro to reserve a Chef's prix-fix table for my fiance's (46M) birthday. I spoke with someone over the phone Feb 21st. I explained the reason for the visit and date, April 18th. We discussed food preferences and allergies, as well as budget, $100/per person. I said I don't eat pork and my fiance doesn't eat eggplant. He's a steak and potatoes kind of guy and I'm a chicken and fish with pasta kind of gal. The person over the phone said they wrote it all down and we'll see them in two months. Fast forward to the day of the dinner. It's a small location, but warm and cozy. The hostess and waitress are so welcoming and engaging. The waitress tells me she was who took my information down and we talked about preferences again. I reiterated no pork for me because that can be an issue. She assured me that wouldn't be a problem. A server comes out and he prepares a fantastic table side Ceasar salad. The best I ever had. When it was time for the entree, the waitress brings out a BBQ gamish hen with a vegetable medley with bacon. I was taken back and asked, "I'm sorry, but did you say bacon?" The waitress realized the issue and immediately apologized. She leaves the other plate for my fiance, and goes back to the kitchen. My fiance cuts until his hen, it's raw! We wait until the waitress comes back. She drops off my new plate with new vegetable medley without bacon. My fiance notifies the waitress of the raw hen. She again apologizes, and returns to the kitchen. It's my turn to cut into the hen, and low and behold, it's raw as well! I'm in disbelief. How could we possibly be served 3 bad meals at an upscale bistro? The waitress comes back to let us know the kitchen is working on a new plate for my fiance. I show her my raw hen. She's embarrassed at this point. The server from the salad comes over to apologize by this point as well. I tell the server, "let's just start over. We'll take two regular menus and order off there." I went back and forth over the menu several times, then I realized, I completely lost my appetite due to their negligence. I let the waitress know that I've lost my appetite and would like our check for the salad. She goes to the kitchen, comes back, and tells us the salad is covered and continued to apologize. I appreciate how apologetic the waitress was. Clearly there was a lack of communication between what I asked for, steak dinner for my fiance and chicken or fish with pasta for me. The pork was something I could forgive, but to bring us two dinners that were raw and not even what I asked for is totally wrong. The chef never even came out to apologize for their raw food error. We had really high hopes for this bistro. Little did they know, but my fiance and I were there to try it out the restaurant because we wanted to do a "restaurant buy-out" for our wedding reception next year November 2026. Now, due to their multiple errors, we'll never go back and we won't be recommending them to anyone we know. read more

Humboldt Bay Bistro - Second raw chicken - New American Near Me - Eureka, California

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Both the food and service were excellent. It's too noisy, however-- they need to do something to baffle the sound so you can hear your companions speak and they don't have to shout to be heard. read more

From beginning to end, this was a great meal. We've talked about going to Humboldt Bay Bistro before, but never took the initiative to find it. It's a hidden gem with a nice view of the bay but not easy to fine. It looks like a house from the outside and we questioned which door was the entry. When we got inside though everything clicked. We were greeted by a friendly team. We were seated by the window. It was raining but that didn't diminish the view but perhaps enhanced it. We chose the crab cakes appetizer since it is crab season in Humboldt! It came out promptly and was truly made with fresh crab. Not a lot of filler just delicious crab with a bit of panko crust. The server gave us a list of specials and I chose the grilled snapper with mango papaya salsa. It came with rice pilaf and veg. Also soup or salad. I upgraded to the French onion soup which was amazing. My husband got the surf and turf with clam chowder. Both meals were delivered hot and delicious. I have to admit I was surprised by how good everything was. We haven't had this good a meal since we moved to Humboldt. The piece de resistance was the dessert though. We had the crème brulee and it was to die for! Seriously, crisp crack on the sugar, delicious custard. Best I've had in years! If you are looking for a truly great meal in Humboldt county, you need to give this bistro a try. read more

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Found this little gem on our road trip up the coast of California. Delicious and fresh food with beautiful setting right of the bay. read more

Humboldt Bay Bistro - New American Near Me - Eureka, California

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Quaint setting in an old rambling classic house. Excellent seafood and nice wines. Service was a bit sketchy--not sure if it was because I was solo or not (not as obvious or as big a tip?). Would return. read more

Great food and service. They gave us a table with a view of the bay and marina. Food was really good (halibut for me, fish and chips for the husband) and large portions. read more

Loved our awesome waiter, Garrett! Good food and exceptional service. Great view of the water and quiet, comfortable dining room.

host at first was a bit snobby that we didn't have a reservation, got seated quickly though. The wait for food was way too long but it was pretty good especially their clam chowder . Drinks felt a bit watered down . Would recommend for food only . read more

Always a 10/10. The Cesar salad is the best I've ever had, and can never go wrong with a filet mignon!

Had our very first experience here on Friday, spur of the moment made a reservation that same day and was able to get a table for 2. The restaurant overlooks the bay and we just so happened to get a seat with a view. It was busy, but everything we ordered came in a timely manner. Every staff member we interacted with was very friendly. The crab cakes were delicious. The prawn tacos were good, could have used an additional sauce. And the Salmon Risotto was delicious! I can't believe this is our first time coming here but we will definitely be back! read more

amazing anniversary dinner. service was timely. tho the venue was loud and full, we had a window view of lake that was good. i'm not a steak person... the filet with blue cheese butter was fabulous. so tender and seasoned well. lovely experience. complimentary dessert for our celebration!!! well done!! read more

Amazing. Some of the best seafood we've had. Our waitress was on it and couldn't have been better. The crab cakes were amazing as well as the salmon & risotto. Would 1000% eat again. read more

We had a wonderful celebratory dinner here for 4 and were really impressed! We ordered lots of dishes (escargot, calamari fries, "tableside" Cesar salad, the halbut fish special, filet mignon, rack of lamb, French onion soup, carrot curry coconut soup, crème brûlée), and everything was delicious! Presentation of everything was excellent. We got to try a few complimentary pours of wines to help narrow down our favorites on the wine list and ended up with the perfect bottle. The restaurant itself felt elegant and romantic, and service was warm, friendly and also very professional. We comfortably lingered for hours (thankfully we got an early reservation) and never felt rushed. read more

Excellent menu. Small but quaint. Very tasty dinner we got the filet mignon burger and seafood pasta. Both were excellent

Quaint place. Great service Salmon and snapper special were both excellent. Chanterelle mushroom appt was a sure order. Food not fuel. read more

Humboldt Bay Bistro - Salmon special. Stuffed with crab. Yum!! - New American Near Me - Eureka, California