My friend booked a 7:30 reservation, and we arrived a little early around 7:20 and were seated immediately. First off, this place has such an enchanting feel to it. From the outdoor lighting to the quaint indoor decor, it's one of those places that makes you appreciate the ambiance before you've even ordered anything. Our server was welcoming, friendly, and attentive throughout the evening. She checked in on us regularly without interrupting our conversations, which I always appreciate. We started with the carpaccio, grilled oysters, and charcuterie board. The carpaccio was simply delicious. The accompanying bread was lightly toasted, allowing the delicate texture of the tenderloin to come through rather than getting lost in the crunch. The drizzle of Caesar dressing and coarse salt was just enough to elevate the flavor of the meat without overpowering it. The oysters were fresh, and I appreciated that the BBQ sauce (at least I think that's what it was) came on the side so you could control how much you wanted. Now, that charcuterie board deserves some love. You could tell there was intention behind the selections and pairings. The pâté was whipped, giving it such a delicate texture. The goat cheese, while tart, paired beautifully with the accompanying condiment and pluot slices. And the manchego with the apple slices? Yes, please. I enjoyed the charcuterie so much that if they offered it as a meal, I would absolutely order it. Give me that board and let me mind my business. For our mains, the table ordered ribeye, both naked and dressed, and filet mignon. We all requested medium rare, and let me tell you, the kitchen knows their temp bc they delivered! My ribeye was seasoned well and cooked exactly how I wanted it. The accompanying salad was delicious and abundant, and I was fortunate enough to snag the last twice-baked potato. Definitely flavorful with a great mouthfeel. No complaints from me. We ended the evening sharing the lemon tart, and I'm glad we did because it was a pretty generous slice. The crust was THICC, and the lemon filling was a lovely way to cut through the heaviness of everything we had enjoyed throughout dinner. Between the food and our table conversations, we somehow ended up being the last guests in the dining room. And despite how long we lingered, the staff never made us feel rushed. They remained kind and professional while allowing us to enjoy the rest of our evening. I can see why Larrupin Cafe has earned its reputation as one of the area's most romantic dining spots. The ambiance, food, and hospitality all came together for a wonderful evening. Would I return? You don't have to ask me twice. read more

Delightful dining experience! Recently was in Trinidad for a vacation and went out to dinner with my husband and our two kids. Everything we ordered was just amazing! The flavors and thoughtfulness of the dishes were so unique and fun. We ordered the Half and Half (Ribs and Brisket), the Halibut special, which was a philo-dough wrapped halibut, and the chicken special which was philo-dough wrapped chicken. The sides we enjoyed were asparagus (which my 6 year old declared was the best she'd ever had in her entire life), the coconut macadamia basmati rice (which I immedietly started researching how to make myself because it was incredible), and the twice baked potato. Everything comes with a significant sized size salad that has the most delicious dressing! We ordered the Baked Brie as an appetizer and had the creme brûlée and whipped goat cheese and chocolate (it has a better name but I can't remember it) for dessert. I am not normally a big fan of creme brûlée but there's was INCREDIBLE! We loved the goat cheese/chocolate, but that creme brûlée was OUT of this world! My only comment or suggestion if you go is to know that the portions are really huge for a fancy restaurant. The entrees come with a side and a large side salad and they give you a complementary charcuterie board as an appetizer (the bread on that board wasn't my favorite, but everything else was delicious!) and if we had known, we probably wouldn't have ordered our own appetizer. We had SO much leftover and took it to have as leftovers, but if we go back, we would probably split our entree and maybe even skip an appetizer? All in all, GREAT experience! read more

Larrupin is hands down my favorite restaurant in Humboldt County. I grew up celebrating special milestones here, and now I make it a point to dine here every time I'm back in town visiting family. They always have delicious daily specials, and this visit was no exception. My husband ordered the special filet and shrimp, while I went with the half-and-half. We also shared local oysters for the table and, of course, their signature Larrupin charcuterie board. Everything was absolutely delicious, and the service was excellent. Our waitress was incredibly attentive, and each course was perfectly timed. Larrupin will always hold a special place in my heart and remains a must-visit whenever I'm in Humboldt County. read more

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We got to enjoy a rehearsal dinner here for my buddy and his bride and their family. The restaurant was very intimate with outside tables and greenery. We were sat quickly and they had carpet on the tables with a glass cover over them which added a unique level and fit the overall atmosphere of the restaurant. The food was exceptional and I loved the smoked salmon bites and the steak. We had our 14 month with us and the outside area was great for him to take walks on grass and up and down the stairs outside. read more

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We had reservations for 7 pm for 2. We were seated right away. But then sat for 25 minutes before anyone came over - even to bring water. The waiter at the table across from us must have gone over to them three times/ his back nearly touching our table and never looked at us. No one said sorry we will be with you soon. When we finally were approached he said thank you for your patience. Food was delicious/ my husband had the lamb chops/ he said they were amongst the best he had. I had the halibut in phyllo dough. It was a bit dry. But honestly the night - an expensive meal was ruined by what I consider being ignored for 25 minutes. I just would have liked to be acknowledging. read more

Larrupin Cafe - Lamb chops and asparagus - Seafood Near Me - Trinidad, California

Not a cafe! This is fine dining in the middle of nowhere! After enjoying the filet mignon and the chicken cordon bleu the first night, we came back the next night to try the fish and the Cajun prawns. All were rich and delicious. Portions are huge (even if you do the split plate option) and we overheard other customers getting desserts wrapped to go. Large and well-curated wine list, and some beers but no cocktails. The remote location means your cell phone will have zero bars as well, so enjoy the romantic ambiance with your company. If you're seated downstairs, pop up the stairs to see the amazing Dale Chihuly glass sculpture. read more

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Always a wonderful meal- we are in this area about once a year and dinner was so fabulous we made reservations to return the following night. And we are already thinking of all the amazing choices we haven't yet tried for next time. 1st night 1/2&1/2 ribs brisket and snapper. 2nd night steel head and chicken cordon Bleu. The side salad fresh and delicious, the charcuterie board is always wonderful too. Desserts were the goat cheese with chocolate/ raspberry (Devine), lemon tart, flourless chocolate cake- which would have been perfect with a layer of the lemon cream topping from the tart. We Highly recommend! read more

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Absolutely amazing meal, as usual. We were seated outside in a beautiful setting. The service was impeccable, and the food was amazing. Great wine selection too! read more

Larrupin Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Trinidad, California

Larrupin Cafe is the best restaurant in Humboldt county and it isn't even close. The drive out to Trinidad is always beautiful and then you arrive at the gorgeous restaurant with its lovely landscaping. You can sit inside (upstairs or downstairs) or outside. There is occasionally a jazz combo outside which can be enticing. Trinidad can be cool, so even with the space heaters, we usually choose to sit inside where the art decor is excellent and interesting. Yes, that really is a Dale Chihuly glass chandelier as you head up the stairs! Service is professional and understated. The servers know the food well and are present without being intrusive. I've been coming here for over 30 years and never had a bad server. Be sure to let them know if you're celebrating an event and they'll make your evening extra special. The food is always outstanding. The appetizer board included with your meal is such a treat of local small bites and hearty dark bread. Let your server know if you want the appetizer board to be vegetarian. Vegetarians and vegans have plenty of delicious entree options that go far beyond the usual 'pasta with vegetables' option such as the Spanakopita or the stuffed bell pepper over portobello mushroom. Meat eaters can enjoy the wide range of special barbecue options, the oysters, or fresh fish. Save room for one of their amazing desserts. We often have the Goat Cheese Coeur á la Crème which always feels decadent and light at the same time. The flourless chocolate cake is simply decadent (and not light) but oh-so-good. Larrupin Cafe is not inexpensive, but it offers great value since the service, ambiance, and food make it well worth the splurge. read more

I was so excited that this place has a vegan option that is not curry. It is a family favorite and I ant wait for us all to go back. read more

Larrupin Cafe - Vegan menu option - Seafood Near Me - Trinidad, California

It's the best restaurant in the area. Pricey but worth it. Good choice of different food options and nice environment.

The building and outdoor environment is amazing. The food was delicious. They do a great job with what's on their menu. Same menu as the last time i visited which was kind of disappointing. Would like to see local vegetables highlighted and more options for vegetarians. The non-alcoholic choices were minimal. read more

I've been hearing great things for years, my first visit here was a bit less than expected. Service did not get off to a great start. The server was very slow at getting to our table. I suspect it was the loud gentleman seated at the table behind us, but I digress. Once the server came over, we were off to the races. We started with the carpaccio, roasted garlic, and portobello appetizers. Delicious! I would highly recommend each one. The board that is served complimentary was delicious as well. I enjoyed a glass of the Inkblot Cab Franc with my NY Sirloin fully dressed. I love a good steak, and this one was right up there! We didn't have room for dessert but ordered the signature dessert to go. Sadly, I never tried the dessert before I left for my flight the next morning, but I'm sure my brother and his wife enjoyed it. It just gives me a good excuse to go back. read more

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This is definitely priced for special event dining, IMHO. My husband and I had an early dinner here for our 16th Anniversary. It was amazing! He had the filet mignon and I had the blackened steelhead - we shared bites of each others We enjoyed wine and prosecco. They asked if we were celebrating anything and then brought us the house special dessert which is in the shape of a heart. We also ordered a dessert that was similar to pecan pie only more decadent. We will definitely keep this on our list of wonderful, locally sourced food restaurants to visit again. Hope to go in the summer for their outdoor seating. And our waiter Garrett was very helpful and provided wonderful service. read more

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Really pretty restaurant but my partner and I were confused about the East Asian theme given that the only dish that could pass as Asian on the menu are tofu kabobs...which are described as having "oriental seasonings"? Pretty good service but the food was really underwhelming for a fine dining experience. Charcuterie board looked visually appealing but was depressing flavor-wise. For a board that had pâté, bread, goat cheese, etc., the best things on it were sadly the sliced apples and cheese. The two slices of cucumber on the board just felt out of place. Appetizer portions for the Claudia's Rosemary Roasted Garlic were very small for a $16 dish, but luckily tasted great. I got the Smoked Beef Brisket for $35 expecting tender, flavorful brisket but it was unfortunately very dry. The sauce on it was okay but it didn't blow my socks off. My partner got the Cordon Bleu chicken dish and thought it tasted like chicken fried steak from your average diner. The ice cream we got for dessert over our chocolate cake was super freezer burnt. Wine was yummy at least. You're much better off going to the Trinidad Bay Eatery if you're in the area. Ambiance is much better, portions are bigger, lots more items on the menu, flavors are good...The wait is well worth it if they put you down on the list. read more

went here on a date with my partner and wow. the service was amazing, everyone was attentive and friendly. the food was delicious, with generous portions, and there was live music outside. read more

Larrupin Cafe - soy glazed red snapper with twice baked potato - Seafood Near Me - Trinidad, California

Food is so Dam Good! We spent 4 days traveling northern CA-THE BEST food our entire journey. The gorgonzola sauce on top of the steak with truffle butter was amazing! Yes, the salad with balsamic and bell peppers was really delicious. Nice surprise, charcuterie board with meal -beautiful presentation and it featured goat cheese from the local farm fantastic Figs, apples, pate, and mustard sauce, pumpernickel bread. Ambience is Smooth jazz and low lighting. If you're fine with the colder temps sit outdoors with warming heaters. Definitely a romantic evening with significant other. Jazmine our server did a great job-she worked hard. Be patient and tip well. This is a busy restaurant. THE only exemplary food we found in Trinidad! The area needs more places like this!!!! It is reservation only/smart to reserve your dinner the night before in order to get the time slot you want. I loved the experience and highly recommend dining here read more

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What a fun experience! I can't wait to go back and catch them earlier! The ambiance is fabulous and very unique. Great place to sit and enjoy your company and the amazing food. Augustine was our wonderful server for the evening and he does a fabulous job. He's great at his job very knowledgeable and has a great smile. We felt right at home. Let's talk food - Appetizer board - wonderful flavors and "it's meant to be playful" loved the description of how to combine the items. Get the explanation of the food so you know what you are eating and where it came from! Yummy Half n Half - wow the meat is amazing and yes the brisket is a little spicy so be warned! The salad that comes with the meal is fun and perfect. Fish of the day - we went with steelhead and changed the bed to risotto. Can't go wrong the flavors were on point and everything was perfectly cooked. Vanilla crème brûlée- wow the top was amazing and crunch and the flavor was perfect including the texture. Signature desert- I don't remember the name but might have been a little too smoky for me. I like the textures and it was so cute how it was served. Lemon tart? The bomb! So worth it!! Oh and the music - I say on the bench and put on my shoes and thought someone might be inside playing a piano. Walked in and the sounds were filling the building and added that perfect swanky calming comfortableness to complete the evening. All in all I say a 10 and I'm hard on things! Okay so I didn't like the wine I picked but that's my fault no one else's! I should have asked to taste it before committing. It would be a great spot for a party!! read more

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It was "good" not as great as everyone is making it out to be - the appetizer was fantastic, service was excellent but the steak...? Maybe i'm spoiled because I've been to some of the best in Los Angeles, but it was way below average and tough. YMMV read more

Great restaurant in the middle in this small little town. The food and ambience were outstanding. We stayed in town for 3 night and we ate there two of the nights. We were serviced by Jeni and she was great. read more

This place has legendary status in Humboldt County so of course we had to try it. It is very cheese centric. The appetizer plate that arrives before the entree has at least one hard and one soft cheese with their pumpernickel bread. The brie en croute is novel with a cranberry compote accompaniment. The portobello mushroom is also tasty with a very lovely sheeps cheese. The brisket was mildly spicy but could have been a little leaner. I found the dishes to be well presented, but they all skewed sweet to very sweet. They needed a bit more savory to make the meal more robust. I thought we would get that with the brisket and mushroom but alas those were sweet, too. read more

Dined here while traveling in the area to celebrate our friends' engagement. I called same day to try to snag a reservation on a weekday and we were in luck! It is located in a somewhat secluded area, but it wasn't difficult to find using Google Maps. The restaurant itself is decorated in a cozy and eclectic way with lots of plush rugs and mood lighting. Service was polite and efficient. The food, though, was certainly the best part of the whole experience. Absolutely delicious. We enjoyed the roasted garlic appetizer, snapper with risotto, and crème brûlée for dessert. Cooked to perfection! Would love to return someday! read more

The food is out of this world! From homemade charcuterie to the amazing service, it is an absolute 100% gem. It has a limited menu, but what they do they do incredibly well, so don't hesitate to try this place but make reservations. By the way, the ambience is eclectic and a lot to take in for your first time there I've been there approximately a half dozen times and I always find something new to see, check out the chandelier in the stairwell. read more

This is an excellent spot for a nice, classy dinner up in Trinidad! From the presentation to the flavors, you can tell they put a lot into creating a great dining experience here. I have dined on the picturesque outdoor patio, as well as the upstairs dining area. Meals include the appetizer board of cheeses, fruits, dips, and bread. The coconut shrimp (a special appetizer) was crispy and flavorful. I loved the chicken cordon bleu as well -- the sauce was creamy and the chicken was perfectly cooked and tender. For dessert this time we ordered the lemon tart pie as recommended by our server, and it was delicious -- a better cousin of key lime pie in my opinion. Service was great! I definitely hope to be back in the future. read more

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A Redwood Coast Gem - Don't Miss This Place After a full day hiking through the redwoods, we stumbled into Larrupin' Cafe in Trinidad and it ended up being one of the best meals we've had--not just on this trip, but period. We showed up a few minutes past closing and they still graciously seated us upstairs with a view of their dreamy garden. Our server, Cheyenne, was a total standout--cool, knowledgeable, and just genuinely lovely to talk to. That "cool girl energy" without the attitude? She nailed it. We started with the baked brie wrapped in pastry with fig compote (melty perfection), followed by their appetizer board--which felt like a little love letter to Northern California: house-made chicken pâté, local Monterey Jack, smoked steelhead, goat cheese, figs, cucumber, sweet cherry peppers, and pumpernickel. Farm-to-table magic. I had the special: steelhead served over coconut rice with the best house salad I've ever had. Not exaggerating. My partner got the snapper with a soy miso glaze and mushroom risotto that somehow tasted like fettuccine Alfredo's more sophisticated cousin. Rich, savory, and impossible to stop eating. I also had two peach lambic beers that paired way too well with everything. And dessert? A whipped, sweetened goat cheese layered over chocolate and finished with a bright fruit compote. Wildly good. We're visiting from Maine and weren't expecting to find this level of food and hospitality tucked up here--but wow. Larrupin' Cafe is a true gem. 10/10. Can't miss. read more

We went here recently and everything about it was incredible. The lighting was soft and low, just the right kind of ambiance that feels romantic but still comfortable enough for a nice family dinner. The service was on point. There were plenty of servers, and they were consistent and attentive without hovering. Everything ran like clockwork. We started with the carpaccio and the coconut prawns, and wow, you will not find a better coconut prawn anywhere. The batter was crispy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. For the main course, I had the ribs and brisket. The brisket was absolutely to die for, melt-in-your-mouth perfection. The ribs had a beer-battered flavor that wasn't my personal favorite, but if you're a fan of beer batter, you'd be obsessed. My fiancé ordered the steelhead, and it was cooked to absolute perfection, tender, flaky, and seasoned beautifully. From start to finish, the experience didn't miss a beat. Highly recommend for date night, family dinner, or anyone who just wants a great meal with great vibes. read more

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Great birthday dinner! Fabulous waitstaff, ambience, and delicious food. Larrupin never disappoints. read more

Larrupin Cafe - Fabulous birthday dinner. Great waitstaff, delicious food, and excellent ambiance. - Seafood Near Me - Trinidad, California

This was a most unexpected discovery in Trinidad. The restaurant has great atmosphere: it's in a house, which makes for a very cozy experience. But the food is what really sets this place apart. To begin, guests are served an appetizer board, replete with delicious cheeses, pickles, breads, and charcuterie. Ours also had an African chili berry, which I had never had before and tasted delicious. The breads were also noteworthy. For mains, we got the brisket and the trout. The brisket was very tasty. It had been slow smoked and was extremely tender, and the sauce it was finished with was smoky and sweet. The trout was well prepared, and was tender and perfectly cooked. If you're going to Trinidad, I highly recommend making reservations here and going. read more

Had an amazing dinner there. Food was excellent.. the staff was so friendly and supper nice. The waiter explained all the food options. Great decor and great vibe.. highly recommend this restaurant. 5 star! read more

We came to Larupin Cafe for our anniversary and had a bottle of Moonstone wine to celebrate. The food was amazing -- every dish was flavorful, beautifully presented, and absolutely hit the mark. Our server wasn't super engaging, and the vibe felt a little off... maybe it was just the Halloween decorations being a bit over the top. Still, the overall experience was solid, and I'd come back for the food alone. read more

We visited Larrupin a couple of weeks ago. I had been there numerous times over the years but my husband had been once long ago and didn't remember being there. Absolutely everything was perfect. We ordered a couple of grilled small Pacific oysters to start, which came with a tiny bowl of Larrupin sauce. The oysters were only slightly warmed and not really cooked - the briny flavor came through. The appetizer tray that comes with all dinners included house-baked rye bread, chicken liver pate with Larrupin mustard, tiny lightly pickled peppers, apple slices, two kinds of cheese, smoked salmon - I may be forgetting something. We both said we should really take some photos but we dug in too fast. There was an appetizer special of coconut prawns which they turned into a main course at our request. Those were not frozen-out-of-the-box prawns, but extra-large fat hand-breaded prawns. I've never been crazy about coconut prawns - it seems wrong to have sweet coconut coating seafood - but this was the best version I've ever had. We also had cordon bleu - chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto and Havarti cheese and topped with a marsala-mushroom sauce. I am a clean-plate ranger but that was the largest portion of chicken breast I've ever been served. The chicken was moist and tender. My husband had the sweet potato and I had the coconut-macadamia rice. He said the sweet potato was creamy and luscious; the rice went beautifully with the chicken. We also had a glass of Onward Sparkling Malvasia Petillant Naturel and a glass of Ferrari Carrano Fume Blanc, excellent wines both. It was my husband's birthday and he was given coeur de la creme with raspberry sauce on the house. I had the same. A very nice not-too-sweet ending. All around the meal, service, and atmosphere was outstanding. read more

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My partner and I visited on a weekend afternoon for an early dinner. The ambiance and vibes were very dark yet super eclectic - there was always a piece of decor for us to talk about. We ordered the oysters as an app, half and half (brisket and ribs) and New York strip loin, and limoncello tart for dessert. The oysters were super tasty and fresh especially with a squeeze of lemon and dollop of cocktail sauce. The brisket was super tender and delicious (I also really liked the burnt ends) and the rib meat legit fell off the bone. The NY strip loin was super yummy especially with the gorgonzola and mushrooms on top. The limoncello tart was very tart (duh) but really helped to cut the heaviness of all the red meat we had. Our waiter Garret was super nice, gave us great food recommendations, and made our experience enjoyable! We'll definitely be back next time we're around! read more

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What a gem. 2nd time here. Service was great. Party of 5. Had the steelhead, pork chops, filet, tofu& ribeye. Everything was cooked perfect. Charcuterie board was amazing. Food came out perfect. So delicious. Worth the price & experience. read more

Delicious food, great service, generous portions and wonderful gem of a cafe here on the coast. Love it!! I forgot to take picture of oysters and carpaccio appetizers. Booo. Only down side is no cell service and that stink when game 7 of World Series is being played while you are there. Lol I love that all the meals come with a charcuterie tray too read more

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So yummy! My girlfriend and I went here for our anniversary and it was so lovely! Cannot recommend the chicken wrapped in phyllo dough enough! Service was great, and prices made sense for the quality of the food ($150 for all) . Only critique I have is that it's a bit awkward when you first walk in since the waiting area is so small. read more

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4/5 stars, place was amazing as far as ambiance and food. The service however, meh it was okay. Our bill was around $400 (without tip) for 4 people and we weren't checked on after our food came out until we asked for the bill which I wasn't a huge fan of. Overall I would still come back due to the atmosphere and food. Coming from the Bay Area, I will say the portion sizes here are amazing and you 100% get what you pay for which I appreciate. read more

Larrupin Cafe - Red Snapper (special of the night) - Seafood Near Me - Trinidad, California

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Here's the deal! Larrupin is couple miles off the Main Street of the scenic fishing / tourist town of Trinidad! Unassuming from the road the restaurant opens up inside to an eclectic place with unique artwork and dark carpets. While inside is a wonderful experience the outside/ backyard portion is a garden oasis. The food has some strong appetizers and main course that consist of steak, ribs, chicken the special apps (bbq oysters straight from Humboldt Bay) and the coconut prawns were amazing ! The complimentary cheese, fruit and bread board is a nice touch to add a variety of flavors to the experience. Main courses are straight forward items steak(s), pork chop (which is amazing ) and the chicken dishes are spot on. Once again. Grab one of the specials when you can. They're spot on! Dessert lemon pie is the way to go!! Others were solid but that lemon pie was memorable! Lastly the service was amazing. Special place! Worth putting on ur must do list if in the area read more

Travelled from the CA Central Coast to the most beautiful forests and beaches in the world. My wife and I enjoyed this experience greatly. Quiet and peaceful setting with both indoor and outdoor seating amongst the redwoods. Outstanding food preparation and presentation. My compliments to the chef and all the staff. May I suggest a few more choices of by-the-glass wines? read more

This was easily the most amazing dinner I've ever had! The ambiance was incredible, with great service (our waitress was so sweet and explained everything in great detail)- it truly was an amazing date night. We started with their appetizer board that comes with dinner, along with grilled oysters (they had them as a special) and the rosemary roasted garlic app. Everything was delicious and then our dinner came out which was perfect timing! The steak was cooked to perfection and truly could not have been better. Dessert was crème brûlée and a slice of chocolate pecan pie (also amazing). I have driven past this restaurant many times without ever realizing that this gem was inside! Truly worth the drive up to Trinidad and we will absolutely be back. Humboldt County is lucky to have Larrupin as a dining option! read more

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Always great food with professional service! We have been going there for decades and never disappointed.