Got a take out order, called in over the phone. Lady who took our order was super nice. Got back to the hotel, realized they put no utensils or napkins in with out order. They let us know when we ordered that they were out of hummus for the Hummus Tostada salad, but they said they could do it with everything else but without the hummus. The salad was missing basically everything. No salsa, no sour cream, no guacamole. It was basically an overpriced house salad. French dip was good (I'd give 4 stars) as were the chicken strips. Maybe would've been different / better as a dine in, but I cant give an endorsement for our take out experience. read more

We were too late to visit a brewery/brewpub/taproom in the area, so we figured Humboldt Brews would be a nice place to try some local beers. Nope. They were out of pretty much anything interesting that you can't get in the rest of California. Settled for an Old Rasputin and a cocktail. The benefit of being open late turned out to be pointless as well; all signs point to them closing at midnight, but around 10:30 there was a mass exodus and the staff was counting tips. Clientele is noisy/drunk. One star for the dirty hemptini, which was a good idea with so-so execution, and one star for the kind waitress (who seemed to be the the only server for the whole place...yikes). read more

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Sad thing is the management of the facility killed the mood of a good concert. I walked in half way through the opener and there was nobody collecting tickets or a ticket stand I could find. There was then controversy over me walking into the concert venue after I looked for a ticket taker, well all I was waiting for was direction for someone etc. So after getting my ticket I stood at the bar for a good 10 minutes and watched several people get served who came up after me, it wasn't busy and the bartender was CLEARLY ignoring me. I've been to over a thousand concerts and many many venues. It was my first time here and definitely my last I don't care who's playing. read more

Authentic Arcata restaurant with a bit of east coast grit to it. The atmosphere is genuine and complements the culture and feel of the community. The beer selection was broad with several local beers on tap and the food, although traditional bar food, was prepared well and tasted great. The service was great. Again, genuine and welcoming. If ever in Arcata again, we'll be back! read more

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Great place to watch a game, eat food, friendly staff. Don't expect flats with your drums is the only minus.

I really wanted to like this place. The food was ok and the staff could have been more friendly.

Lots of TVs including 10x8 ish big screen. Great place to watch a game or a presidential debate, as we did. Lively environment, and prompt service. Very good food. In addition to a daily house made soup and beautifully crafted salads, they have sandwiches and burgers that are awesome. And (get ready for this, my vegetarian and vegan friends!) you can get any of the burgers made with your choice of veggie burger patty, tofu patty or go for the smoked tofu patty as I did. (The veggie burger patty is not vegan as it has parmesian cheese in it.) Fries are very good and plentiful and I loved the seasoned salt! You can also choose from sweet potato fries, beautiful mixed Green salad, and I believe a few other choices. Tons of beer choices and full bar with anything you can imagine. read more

Yesterday was my first time going to Humboldt brews and I'm never going back. I specifically went to drink and I asked the waiter where on the menu were the drinks he pointed the the QR code. I saw only beers but I prefer mixed drinks once he came around again I asked if there was a menu for a drink. I don't have a go to drink I like to try different ones. He responded back like I was an idiot that that was all he can give me and apologized for not being fancy enough but mentioned they were a bar. Implying they can make anything. I asked if they had a menu since I searched up the place and saw a picture of a cocktail list it's not a reach they might have a menu. I asked for two specific drinks said they didn't have the flavors or a blender after googling some drinks. He offered a margarita I said why not. I didn't suggest that one since usually they're blended, I was given a lime margarita. I asked for a strawberry for the second round. He said they didn't have strawberry syrup. He said it was a bar yet they can't make a simple strawberry margarita. I find it ridiculous he couldn't tel me what they couldn't do since the options were limited. I've honestly never been talked to rudely before mostly when I was just asking a simple question. read more

We didn't take any pictures this evening because we were having such a great time. My partner ordered basically one of everything - his eyes are way bigger than his stomach! Our server, Seanamae, was exceptional. She remembered every little thing that we asked for with kindness and respect. The food and the atmosphere were terrific as well. read more

Stopped by for a quick bite. Alicia was great. She was very friendly and great with us. Kept drinks flowing all night. Covid 19 is in full swing and they kept it all clean and fresh. Thanks to all. read more

A great place for dinner outside. Service was very friendly. Food was good. Hoping for the best for this local business in this college town with online classes! read more

If I were a local college kid, my rating would likely be higher. This was exactly the kind of place I liked when I was a student. But this review is filtered through the lens of an adult eating with children. Boring, I know. We visited on a Sunday night and the place with filled with locals and the Humboldt State crowd. A good, lively vibe with the front half dominated by pool tables and a bar and the back half with tables and a projection TV showing a game. The adjoining space is set up for live music, so this is both a restaurant and music venue. Food was only OK. The way that food in these type of restaurants is typically OK. Although I noted throughout their menu, they do use local produce and Humboldt grass-fed beef. They are definitely trying to be more than a bare bones college hangout. I had a Beef & Lamb Gyro (funny that it had both types of meat) and Mr. K had one of the wraps. He enjoyed his meal more than I enjoyed mine. The highlight was drinking Hemp beer, because that is what you do while visiting Humboldt County. They have approximately 20 brews on tap. We did have an issue with one of the kids' meals. It was in the menu as penne pasta, but we were served spaghetti, which was in a different section of the menu. It wasn't just that we were served the wrong item, but it was in really poor condition. Terribly overcooked (where it looks more like soup, than pasta). It also took us a long time to flag down our server, who didn't return to our table after delivering the food. But, the uneaten item was removed from our tab which I appreciated. We were staying in a nearby, very quiet, coastal town, so the energy of the place was appreciated. I'd give it another try if we were in the area and would make different food choices next time around. read more

I came here with a hunger for two things: deep fried food and beer. To start off, we ordered two orders of calamari because one isn't enough to share between three huge fans. Upside: the seasoning was a bit on the spicy side, which we really liked. Downside: Because they fried the squid whole, the batter tended to slide off. That's okay though, we enjoyed it overall. For my own dish, I got the fish snapper tacos; one fried and another grilled. The creamy lime sauce and cabbage brought a fresh and interest element to the tacos. Along with some beer and good company, I'd say Humboldt Brews delivered a delicious and fun experience. read more

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Humbrews used to be my absolute favorite place to go for food, beer, and entertainment. I would go at least two times a week for lunch or dinner- especially since it's two blocks from my house. They have excellent food- it's always delicious. You can never go wrong with pretty much anything. The salads are large and filling, the appetizers are always piping hot and savory, and the portions for everything else are perfect. When I am feeling like splurging calorie-wise, I get my absolute favorite item here: the Shroomers Melt. It's so fantastically delicious- I can't get enough. It's literally dripping down my face each time. The mushrooms and the cheese mix so well together, and the bread is always crispy, never soggy. I often leave with some leftovers for later. Their beer list has something for everyone, and it's ever-changing. They usually have 20 beers on tap. You'll never be disappointed with their selection. The service is always prompt, also. Some evenings it's really crowded, and we will still be served within a reasonable time. Every time I go, I hope I get James as our server. He's super kind, funny, friendly, and honest. Now, I normally would give this place a four star rating. However, the prices for food recently went up quite a bit, and that really bugs me. I love to build my own burger here, but since I like to get a few add-ons (no one wants a dry, plain tofu-burger), a tofu burger ($10 flat) with pepper-jack cheese ($1 add on), avocado ($2 add on), and grilled onions ($1 add on) runs me $14. It just kind of bums me out that I have to pay $15 (they charge .50 for a side of ranch- a must for dipping!) for a burger and fries. Plus you can't go here and not get a pint or two! When I'm feeling like eating light, I like to get a soup and salad or just the Caesar Salad with added avocado (or sometimes falafal) - both options running me $12. I don't know, I hate to complain about this place because I really love it, but the higher prices have discouraged me from coming here so often these days. I like coming here for the great shows they put on. They also have a monthly Soul Night which is a fun time to let loose and dance to funk DJs all night. Overall, the service is friendly and quick, and their food is delicious pub grub - if you're willing to pay a little extra. read more

Good basic bar fare. Really nice waitresses - also short on staff like so many restaurants. Burger decent, good fries and many beers to choose from. read more

Fun dive spot. Offering a variety of hand crafted beers. With an awesome food menu as well. The sweet potato fries are awesome . You can always tell how good a place is based upon there fries. Hum-brews typically has music so expect to have a noisy dinning experience. Overall always a good place to enjoy a beer and hot wings. read more

Waited an hour, with a child, for the most basic items on the menu. Service is appalling. Avoid.

Arrived and were quickly brought menus and had our drink order taken and specials were explained. Waitress forgot to take our order and had to be flagged down, to which she said, "I'm sorry, I thought I already took your order." Husband ordered the special, but was informed, "we just ran out..." Perhaps if it hadn't taken 15-20 min for our order to be recorded, the special would have still been available. Food finally arrived and Hubby's second choice (Strips n' Chips) arrived burnt (I posted a pic). Daughter's SW Chicken Wrap was tasty and my Fish tacos were good. The fries were dark and NOT good (maybe one batch of oil is bad?) Waitress took off Hubby's dinner and gave me the glass of wine I ordered "on-the-house". They also gave us a $10 gift certificate hoping that we will give them another chance. Nice effort by the staff to right the wrong...unfortunately we aren't locals if we were, we would give it another chance. ) read more

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well I was clairvoyant as my daughter is now a freshman and here with family for parents weekend. We went here 3 times to watch sports AND have a good beer. The good - the waiters and waitresses were all very nice from uber hipster to casual. the food is really decent pub food, not the best but for this area a good price choice. Most everything is in the $12 price range. Good beer selection The not as good - on Friday night young parents with screaming kids. Having a younger son with ADHD I totally understand BUT if you are there for a game on the TV, please as I used to have to do 99% of the time, take your kids home. Also re: the beer list - from North San Diego county I am really into WHERE beer comes from including brewery, location and a bit about it. The list is very plain and doesnt even have the breweries on a few. It was a good "sports bar" to catch the bay area games with my family from SF. Thanks - will definately be back!!! read more

near 40$ for nachos and a small cocktail...and the cheese wasn't melted thoroughly. it's really a shame because the nachos would be great if they spent just an extra few minutes on making sure everything was melted and hot. plus spending 40$ on a one person meal is ridiculous, especially for nachos. it wasn't always this pricey and I haven't been there in a while, I used to always go get nachos when it was less expensive. not sure when that happened but I won't be coming back when there are so many other places i can get a full size drink and nachos for under 30$ read more

"Humboldt Brews" They changed their deep fried pickles from pickle spears to slices/pickle chip shape. If anyone's reading this, myself and others I know were disappointed by this change. The nachos are great and there are chips to eat on, in, and because of the nachos , but definitely a sharing plate because it is so big and tasty . Sharing is caring especially with nachos, and as the saying goes, "sharing is caring, especially with nachos." They have a pool table there too (with real pool players!) intended for playing pool. It takes quarters and the change machine there, located next to the pool table, typically spits out four quarters for every $1 bill inserted. Major . I think they have beer too? I'm not sure though because I don't drink beer . Located in arcata, California, Humboldt brews (or "humbrews" to the in locals). Be hip and call it humbrews! My friend Jordan (AKA Big J.H. as most people know him... famous entertainer , communicator , and television personality from Nuuk, Greenland , big in Miami, Florida ) loves the chicken strips and fries food basket for eating. He also likes putting the MALT VINEGAR" on his fries before consumption. The fries can be dipped, drizzled, dunked, soaked, dripped, or placed in the malt vinegar prior to consumption via hand to mouth. Overall, fun atmosphere, foood tastes good read more

What a joy of an establishment. Consistently great service, tasty food and a friendly atmosphere. Full selection of west coast beers and fun shows every week to every other week. Local vibe that it down to earth. Sick spot for the after 5 beer and the weekend beers with friends after surfing. Come support local people who get it. Don't sleep on the wings or the lamb & beef Gyro! Ps. Amanda is fantastic and has excellent service! read more

The food is so so, pretty over priced for the quality. I really hate that it's not a full bar. They are ALWAYS out of Great White. I hate the DJ nights they have, it's in a weird closed off room that just screams "I'm a high school kid that got in here with my older sister's ID and I want to turn this place into a rave" I do like what the nights benefit, they do some nights where all the money goes to AIDS research, so it's not all bad, but if I'm going to donate money to a cause I'd rather directly donate it than come here. read more

This place is decent. The food is okay and the service is eh. It gets really loud in here though, so don't expect to really be able to talk to anyone. For a place called Humboldt Brews, they don't really have a whole lot of beers on the menu. I'm not a beer drinker at all and even I noticed that. Also, for whatever reason they charge you for ranch. It's normal up in this area, but still annoying. read more

Very rarely do I give 5 star reviews but this place was GREAT!!! A little loud but the atmosphere is what you would expect from a college town pub. Plus, it was a Friday night! They have a pool table and a few pinball machines as well. Our server Sarah was awesome. She had a lot of tables but she was working really hard and was very nice! I had a cherry hard cider to drink and it was delicious!! Sweet but not too sweet. And the food... The food was SO GOOD!!!! The fries were some of the best restaurant fries I've ever had. Good flavor, not too soggy but not too crispy. They didn't even need ketchup! I got the southwest chicken wrap to eat. I loved how each part of the wrap had its own flavor. The chicken, the black bean corn salsa, the cheese, the guac, even the tortilla would have been delicious on their own, but put them all together and it was so good!!!! If I ever end up back in Arcata, I would definitely come back to Humboldt Brews. read more

Humboldt Brews - Cherry cider, yum! Half eaten southwest chicken wrap and fries.. What can I say, it was delicious! - Breweries Near Me - Arcata, California

Best Pool table Best Fries Best buffalo sauce 2cd Best Tofu Burger Great mellow environment read more

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My teenage son and I had a great experience at this restaurant. I'm vegan and he's a definite carnivore so it can be challenging sometimes. He loved his burger and I had a yummy filling Mediterranean salad with hummus instead of cheese. Our waiter was super nice and the vibe was fun and relaxing. read more

The beer was good, but the food was over cooked . Worst macaroni and cheese ever. Three orders of hamburgers messed up three ways. Fries way over cooked. Beer battered fish greasy and over fried. Bathrooms clean, pool table balanced. Place is kind of dark inside . I was glad to get a table by the window. read more

This place was bomb. Beers and food was bomb. I got a patty melt so good! . It got super busy but the girls crushed it there and gave us excellent service read more

Fantastic service from a friendly staff. Got the chicken and fries. Chicken was great & upgraded sweet potato fries.

Worst service ever experienced in 15 years. Ordered fish and chips, Lauren dropped them off, no flatware, no talk, no napkins,no ketchup etc Never said hello, never checked in if things were ok and the fucking entitled attitude is not needed. I used to live this place but now.... read more

Love this place. Each time we visit Humboldt this is the first stop on our vacation. We always order the wings and fries basket, I get hot and wife gets mild, which are the best. A lot of fries and very big wings with the basket. Place is kid friendly with videos games like pin ball, pool table, and TVs usually on a sports programs. My daughter loves their grill cheese sandwich which is extra cheese and the fries that come with it. The salads are a great appetizer, a must get. You also can get inexpensive but good Humboldt county beers here two. We usually get 2 of them with our wings and fries. A must place to try when you are in town. read more

Humboldt Brews - Wings and fries - Breweries Near Me - Arcata, California

Place and service was lit, nachos lacked a bit of seasoning and took like 30 mins for a simple order but I get it Would and will come back! read more

We've been to this place a few times however now we have to place it on boycott. We were seated our order was taken and drinks served. After that the waitress disappeared and we watched the three tables around us be served their food eat and finish. I'm a POC and was wearing a Biden hat not sure if that had anything to do with it. We paid and left. Will never go back and recommend free thinking folks to use CAUTION. read more

We went on. Friday night during Covid in August after a day in Redwood National Park. They have a small outdoor seating area on the sidewalk expanded into the street. They said their grass-fed local burgers were what they were known for and we weren't disappointed! They make a honey chipotle sauce which delicious There isn't really a system for waiting for a table, they don't keep a list and it's a little dog eat dog to get a table but it works out. read more

Typical brewery atmosphere, noisy, tv blaring, doors propped open (a little cold), etc. Not really my thing, but some of the better food around the in Arcata. Had the gyro plate, daughter had the BBQ tofu. Both were excellent, and great fries (I was recommended the coleslaw which was very good, but wished I'd had the fries after trying them). Friendly attentive staff. Good experience and probably one of the better choices in Arcata. read more

I had the gyro and it was amazing..this place is great, the service was fast and the had all the games playing on the tvs. I would definitely recommend this place! P.s lots of beer and great ciders!!! read more

Humboldt Brews - Food was amazing I recommend this place for great food and fast service ! - Breweries Near Me - Arcata, California

Place is dope with good vibes, good drinks, and awesome dance floor. Cover charge is usally for the dance floor because they have life performances. But with that, this place's rating depends on the performers. Its sort of a hit or miss. Was here the first time because I was invited by the band Flobots. When I first met them, I did not know who they were but they were very welcoming. They are a great band and relay some strong inspiring messages in their songs. Their crew is awesome. It was just a shame I did not know how popular they were. Otherwise, it would have been cool if I was their fan in the beginning. read more

HumBrews (as it's known locally) is an interesting place that has something of a split personality. On the one side it's essentially a sports bar. They have a good selection of beer, and a pretty solid line up of food items to order. I like the wings, as well as the buffalo chicken wrap. Sweet potato fries for the win. Pool table in the front, usually pretty crowded. The other side of HumBrews is a big dance floor which has a few different parties thrown in it. Soul Night is a good time. There's a bar in the dance area, along with a raised seating area in the back. Thankfully you don't have to go out to use the bathrooms either, since they have a set on that side. read more

We came for a show on St. Patty's day. Beer selection is excellent. Bartender inside the restaurant was not good. Made me a terrible old fashioned (before they were busy, so he had time to muddle the sugar so it wouldn't be gritty). He was overwhelmed and unfriendly. Bartender inside at the show was friendly and handled himself like a pro. The venue has a good set-up with tables on a riser area in the back. Sound is good and the band we saw was incredible! Super high energy and very tight. LDW from Portland has it going on! One other thing that was great is that everyone else who was attending and working was so friendly and fun. Would definitely go back again! read more