Not a cafe! This is fine dining in the middle of nowhere! After enjoying the filet mignon and the…read morechicken 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.

I've been hearing great things for years, my first visit here was a bit less than expected…read more 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.

One of the better breakfast options in Arcata. With delicious crepes from sweet to savory, to the…read more phenominal coffee this is a must try in Arcata. Located conviently just up the road from the town square, definately within walking distance, a stop here can leave you both mezmerized by the insanely delicious flavors, but also ready for a walk about around town. we each had a savory crepe with side salad (bacon avo tomato/crepe normandy), and a dessert crepe(lemon), all wonderfully delicious in their own right. she had a cappuccino and i had black coffee. both strong and very tasty. its rare that black coffee in a restaurant here is so fresh strong and delicious. definately earned two repeat customers here on this visit. judging by the looks and sounds of the dining room around us that isnt uncommon at all. cute, and quaint little cafe with a hustle n bustle to it that reminds ne of any great brunch spot in the big city. cant wait to return!!

My family went to this place for breakfast and brought me back aa plate and it was delish. I got a…read moreBacon avocado tomato crepe with scrambled eggs. The crepe was full of goodies, thick with lots of stuffing, it wasn't skimpy on the items in the crepe, the scrambled eggs were on the side. Full of spices and flavors, it was a great surprise, I'm not a big crepe person, but this was good.

I love supporting small businesses like these because you can tell they care about every item they…read moremake. We ordered 2 shawarma and 1 gyro. He said give me 10-15 minutes, so we know everything was made fresh-to-order. There's a small dining table inside and a restroom so we made ourselves comfortable there while we waited. He was very accurate with the time and generous with the portions of meat. It was delicious but I do not recommend eating any of the wraps in the car, though, because it got messy very fast. The foil wasn't enough to keep it all together so the sauces started dripping out.

Gyro tasted good. Freshly made fries. Great service from staff. Plenty of chair to enjoy your meal…read morewhile listening to great music.

The pies were great! We only got one large chicken pot pie for four adults and we should have…read moregotten two. Our pick up order was ready on time. I would highly recommend.

Wow, I love this place!…read more Was visiting from Texas and I was so happy we stopped in here. What a cool concept. Everything I tried was incredible! (Chicken pot pie, pork/green chili hand pie, apple pie) People behind the bar seemed cool Highly recommended! Will definitely be back when I'm in Arcata again!

Just had lunch there. It has been a minute since I've been there, but they have gotten even better…read moreif that's possible. Service was excellent.. .suggestive cell was subtle but right on target. Our burgers were prepared perfectly and the fries were out of this world. This is THE place for burgers in Humboldt County.

The Hood has done it again! Killer burgers and those jacked up fries delicious great menu, great…read morebeer choices , great service ,and a nice clean environment. Parking is great too .

I'm an avid fan of authentic cuisine and always looking out for the restaurant that maintains the…read moremost traditional foods and recipes that beckon my old nostalgic tastebuds of my childhood and younger days! It's generally very difficult to find a jewel of authenticity in many restaurants since there is no money in maintaining the highest quality of food and traditions. Unless of course you're French Laundry status. Let me tell you about this new place I have tried multiple times due to my work. I am so lucky to have found this gem in the most unlikely place! It's the hidden Garden Court Cafeteria of MRCH. I don't really know how and why it is, but I know a great restaurant, when I try their most basic things or their daily specials in the menu. In this restaurant particularly I am completely mesmerized and satisfied with the quality, quantity, price, service and the taste, mostly the taste! All the things that matter for the solid five stars. This fabulous hospital cafeteria has the unique garden to table philosophy with two acres of their own natural organic farm with no spray, Humboldt grass fed beef, Muddy Waters Coffee Co., and Wild Planet Tuna! I had double cheeseburger with amazing patties, usual wheat buns, lettuce, tomato and plenty of pickles. The single bite took me back thirty years ago, when I took a bite into my very first and the best juicy burger at the hole in the wall burger shack at Walters, Oklahoma! What a truly amazing experience! Rarely the hamburger can dig deeply into your long term memory box and pry open to give you the glimpse of the old days! The breakfast with traditional biscuits and thick gravy was also delicious earlier this morning ! I love this place. Teresa is the head chef. There are two men who make the best biscuits and gravy as well as maintaining the best tasting fresh garden vegetables in the amazing salad bar! Guys and Gals: please don't all come at once, leave some for me! My Mukbang friends----Come on over.

Best salad bar in Humboldt! $6 gets you a to go box , no weight limit. Salad bar hours are 11am-3pm…read moreTuesday- Friday. Food is delicious and incredibly affordable! They have daily specials as well as the menu attached.

Stopped at this place for sandwiches to go and so glad we did. Sandwiches were super tasty and…read morewell-priced and service was friendly as well. I got a veggie sandwich, and they had a few different veggie/vegan options that all looked great. My husband got a sandwich with meat and loved his as well. We took our sandwiches to the Eel River and had a nice picnic.

Home Cooking is in my top 5 of best places to go for food in Humboldt County. Whatever I get be it…read moresandwiches, pizzas, whatever, it's always fresh, has great flavor and is ready within minutes. Great service, super friendly proprietors and all around great. Try the Luna tuna sandwich... my favorite.

First time trying out Aroma's Cafe and it was a 10/10 experience!…read more I ordered the breakfast bagel with ham and avocado and it was delicious. My boyfriend got the breakfast burrito with bacon and it was also flavorful and super yummy. The service was amazing, our food took less than 5 minutes. I didn't get the woman's name that was behind the counter but she was super friendly. The ambiance was unlike other cafes I've been to. It's not super modern and plain. Tons of cool decorations, string lights on the ceiling, very pretty mosaic art and more! I would definitely go back again.

I'm old. I still remember when this building was Stanton's market. I mentioned that to the lady at…read morethe counter, and she said that one of her customers,Used to be the butcher there. I don't remember the person's name, but I know who she was talking about. The place is nice, bright and clean. Everybody is friendly. They have a nice menu. I was going to have one of the savory crêpes, but then I saw that they had Al Pastor Chilaquiles on the menu. That's what I decided to go for. I ordered breakfast and a cup of coffee. The coffee was good They were pretty busy. My food comes, and it was very good. The chips were crunchy, but not greasy or oily at all, there was plenty of pork, and it had a great flavor. The crema, , the cheese and the salsa, provided a nice pop of flavor as well. She asked me if I wanted green or red salsa, or both. I asked if they were spicy, and she said no, so I chose both.. Red on one side, green on the other. They both had just a little bit of a kick to them.The red salsa had a rich, deep flavor, and I loved the green tomatillo salsa as well. I think the next time, I would ask her to put a couple of eggs on the top. That would've just taken it totally over the top. It was a great meal, and the price was reasonable, as I had plenty to take home. The only reason I'm taking a star off, is because the place was slow. They were a bit busy, and it took 20 minutes for me to get my food. I understand, they may have a small kitchen, but definitely bring your patience. As for the coffee, I only got one cup of coffee. I asked for a refill, she said she had to make a new pot, but by the time my meal was ready, she still didn't have fresh coffee available. How long does it take to make a pot of coffee? Other than those minor hiccups, I would definitely be back. Thank you. I

We were not happy with our meals at all. We were so looking forward to their oven baked macaroni…read morebut the excitement soon turned to sadness. There was no flavor, the noodles were undercooked and the overall dish was very watery. The hamburger had no seasoning and was just beef. I wish we had better things to say about this place because the staff was friendly and attentive, but I don't.

Great ambience & a great little spot to go with friends! The ease of ordering at the counter and…read morethen finding a seat is perfect for groups so you don't have to split the check different ways! :) The Mac n cheese was delicious and the charcuterie was perfect for sharing. We will definitely be back & recommend this for anyone wanting a relaxing environment & tasty food!

I frequently visit another California coastal town ,(touristy) that I have tried several…read morerestaurants and been disappointed with - I gave up trying to find good food in that OTHER town. This was my first time to Shelter Cove, and Black Sands Bistro was my first place to try food at. I wasn't expecting much. But I must say, we were very pleasantly surprised! I got a cheeseburger for $17 and being that it was a tourist town, expected a small, generic McDonald's type hamburger. But it was good sized, not preformed patties, with 3 slices of tomato and generous helping of lettuce and it was juicy and very good. They gave a nice selection of baked desserts (all $5) and they are large servings and not the generic baked items you find in every other aery in California. We got the German Chocolate Cake and it was quite good. I got coffee, too and it was better than average. While not cheap, it did seem to be one of the less expensive options. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. If we go back to Shelter Cove, this will be the place we always go to.

DELICIOUS EVERY TIME!!! The food, service, pastries and…read moreocean view are fantastic! Best breakfast and lunch in Shelter Cove!! Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant!