Amy was our waitress, and she made the entire experience amazing from start to finish. She was…read moreincredibly helpful when it came to choosing our drinks and appetizers. The onion rings were absolutely brilliant, and the Organic IPA was also fantastic. What really stood out was how well Amy understood the drinks menu -- she listened to the kinds of flavors we were looking for, answered all of our questions, and recommended drinks that matched exactly what we wanted. She also had a great sense of humor that made us feel completely at home. On top of that, the atmosphere was incredible -- even the people around us were interactive and engaged in conversation despite us not knowing each other. The whole night was filled with great energy, shared laughs, and an overall memorable experience.

Overall this spot was very good and a surprise for us. We came here to live out our "Virgin River"…read morefantasy and left satisfied. There was no Preacher or Jack, but our waiter was very friendly and made sure we got everything we asked for. He came from SoCal like us and moved to Fortuna to escape the crowd. I understand why and I would move too if I could. The food was great. I got the smoked wings and my wife got the tri tip dip. It was the first time we had smoked wings and they were great. Not only were they juicy, they were smoky, and tasted very healthy. Healthy and tasty don't usually go along. The tri tip was tender though my wife wanted a more crispy bun. The double IPA I got was good too. Bitter is how I like it. My wife got a cider and sweet is how she likes it. Overall 5/5 I'm not sure why people didn't like this spot, but our experience was great. The ambiance was cool, we got our small town vibe and felt the friendly atmosphere of Fortuna.

This is the best restaurant, not only in Fortuna, but also Eureka, McKinleyville, Rio Dell,…read moreGarberville, etc. I wait all year to come around Christmas just to see the most beautiful Christmas trees and decorations. It's so cozy and happy, like having dinner in a Christmas wonderland. Tonight it was packed; my husband and I didn't make reservations and still they squeezed us in. I got to enjoy what I long for all year. The food was, as always a 10 out of 10. Shout out to the amazing chef who made the shrimp fettuccine Alfredo. Another shout out to Alexis, who brought us a mini loaf of the most delicious brioche bread that comes with the dinner; because what we ordered didn't include the bread we asked if we could have it and she made it happen. The place is not the cheapest, but very reasonable given the high quality of food and service, the wait is a bit on the long-ish side (the food makes up for it) and I still can't think of a better place to have an excellent dinner with an even more excellent ambiance. 100 out of 100.

Review is for bar. Legit old school type bar feel. Bar seating & standing or grab a table and order…read moresome food from restaurant. Friendly bar service, pretty on top of shit! It was a busy night and he kept his cool and kept everyone calm and engaged with Friendly banter. Prices are fair. Clean restrooms. I enjoy visiting when in town.

The food wasn't good. All the cheese was cooked out of my cheese sticks so I broke them all in half…read moreand pointing upward to show the staff but the appetizer and entree were served together and the server never returned until they brought over the card machine I paid and just left. If she couldn't notice the empty cheese sticks maybe she will notice I took one bite of the burger and spit it out because it was spoiled and also stank. The placed looked clean but didn't feel clean. Didn't smell clean.

My husband drove two hours extra today to bring me brisket that sux. Were from Texas and brisket is…read moremy favorite food. We tried it on my birthday on June 7 and it was excellent Texas style brisket. Today, it is not good. Same cook, same everything as I understand. I don't want to hurt the establishment because I know how good the brisket can be, but maybe he needs to change meat suppliers. Today's drive was wasted because I can't rate the brisket even edible.

Let's start with the service, very friendly, warm welcome greeted right away, we missed the rush…read morestill plenty of business. Owner was there greeting everyone when they came in or after they were seated. Good atmosphere wasnt loud, you could hear the waitress when asked questions. Clean, nice having outdoor seating it was a beautiful day I was with my son and his mom. Omg, the food was amazing love love there biscuits and gravy would like to to have the recipe I cant match it. My son got a giant BBQ burger. Great portions worth coming in and trying. To anyone that sees this review come in and try.

I had the HOT MESS, with turkey sausage...First it's big enough for two, honest! Lots of scrambled…read moreeggs and sausage (your choice) and cheese (your choice). Served very hot on a skillet. Coffee was fresh, hot and kept coming. Very busy, but friendly helpful staff. It started to empty out around 1 pm. Got quiet and didn't have to holler to hear each other. Great choice for young and old, both happy with our meals. Ask for seniors discount. Half of my food went home in a box.

Food was excellent, service was the best, the ambiance was fulfilling! Special shout out to…read moreJeanette Dillion! My favorite waitress and bar tender of all California!

I was visiting family up in Eureka, and I found this place on the web. I liked the name and the…read moremenu, so I came down to Fortuna for breakfast. It's a smaller place, with just a nice little coffee shop vibe. My server was Abigail. She was very friendly. I asked her if the name of the restaurant was a play on the TV show "Hells kitchen," and she confirmed that yes, it was. I thought it was clever. I decided to have the "vegetable mess. " Potatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, mild green chiles and eggs, "all messed up". It came Topped with jack cheese, salsa and sour cream. I had them leave off the bell peppers, and I paid a little bit more for them to add mushrooms and spinach. The "mess" came, and it was huge!! It was also delicious! The eggs were fluffy, you could definitely taste the garlic, and all of the veggies played very well with each other. The cheese was delicious, and it was just the right amount The chilies had a good flavor, and yes, they were mild The potatoes were good, and just the right texture as well. I liked the sour cream, and the salsa was not spicy at all. It had a bit of a smoky flavor. The thing was so huge, I had some to take home. The toast was a good quality sourdough, the coffee was great, and they kept my cup full. The price was reasonable. Thanks for a great breakfast. I will be back.

I had Tostadas, extra beef and of course the guacamole! Delivered through Door Dash to Ferndale!…read more Everything yummy, hot. A little error no biggie...fixed immediately!

September 10, 2025 - Fortuna, CA…read more Service was fast and friendly. We were greeted almost immediately, even though there was a line of people waiting for to-go orders. We seated ourselves and were quickly given chips, salsa, water, and menus. My husband ordered a Negro Modelo, and our server brought it right away while taking our meal order. I went with the Quesadilla con Carne a Elegir ($10.99) and chose chicken. It was simply chicken and cheese--no seasoning, sauce, guacamole, salsa, or sour cream--just the basics. The chicken was tender, but the quesadilla felt a little plain, and for the price, I thought it could have included a few extras. My husband, on the other hand, ordered the Chili Verde burrito. I found it too spicy for my taste, but he really enjoyed it. The seating was casual, and the restaurant was clean and pleasantly decorated. Overall, we had a nice meal with generous portions--enough leftovers for lunch the next day.

The teriyaki tofu bahn mi is delicious! They easily accommodated my vegan diet by holding the mayo…read more I asked for spicy, and they delivered. The baguette was crisp and delivered what I'd hope for in a bahn mi. Their menu's prices need to be updated, and the decor is a bit of a work in progress, but my food was delicious. This place gets busy around 12:30 with high school students coming in during the school year. Other members in my party enjoyed the Reuben, felt that the spicy Philly cheesesteak just tasted like jalapeños and cheese, enjoyed their blue cheese burger, and enjoyed their pork belly bahn mis.

Honestly super disappointed. We wanted to support local and try something new, we ordered a shrimp…read moreRamen bowl and a Teriyaki chicken Ramen bowl and a Teriyaki sandwich to share. They forgot the eggs on the Ramen. It was luke warm and took almost and hour to be served. Each had less than a portion of protein and we both didn't enjoy. The sandwich was 1/3 carrots. It was posted to have diakon raddish, it did not. We paid damn near $60 for shit food we could make better at home. We are not hard people to please but we will never be going back. Super surprised to see any 4 and 5 star ratings.

This place is amazing! Food was delicious! The waitress was working the floor on a crowded day, she…read moredid great and was very gracious. Very personable. This was a stop on our way out of town, really happy we did, and will be returning when back in town.

Great locals breakfast place, just out of the way off School Street. Stopped in recently for a bite…read moreearly one morning while in town. This little eatery was busy, an old school feel inside there's not a lot of tables here, and seating is both inside and out. Friendly staff, was kind and helpful. Our server who is also the owner, dropped off a couple menus on her pass through and returned with two cups of coffee on her way back. After looking over the menu, I opted for the Ambers Breakfast Tots. Tater tots loaded, with cheese, gravy, an over medium egg plus one added and bacon crumbled all over. This is a seriously good breakfast. Filling and hearty, that hit to spot for me. 4 Stars a solid choice for breakfast 01181

We had bypassed where we were to have breakfast originally because the parking was full. We…read moredecided to stop here instead. I'm glad we did because we liked everything about it. Let me start with the greeting we received as we walked in. It was kind and very welcoming. We were seated right away. We were seated at a booth, window seating. It was nice because it was raining and you could see the green of the landscape and raindrops, very tranquil to enjoy our breakfast. Our food order was to our table in no time! I had ordered the country fried steak which came with 2 eggs cooked as you liked it, and choice of bread or hash browns. Scrambled eggs, and hash browns for me please. Everything was cooked just right! My decaf coffee was refilled a couple of times and it was very good on a cold, and rainy day. The restaurant was quite busy. Table and booth seating were available. The decor was cozy and rustic perfect for being not too far from the Redwood's, hence the name of the restaurant. The service was very friendly, helpful and quick. Hopefully we will be able to have a bite here again next year!

We come here every year for a family trip. Usually this place is top tier and I recommend it to…read moreeveryone I know. Our server Ashley was very nice and helpful, but unfortunately the cooks did not have it together. We received "fresh" squeezed orange juice that tasted moldy and smelled sour. Our food order wasn't taken until 20 minutes into us being sat down. After our order was taken another 30 minutes went by, I asked if our order had even started and to my surprise it had not. I witnessed the cooks arguing and have no organization. I understand being understaffed but I don't understand the disorganized mess that was happening. I paid for the drinks we received but there was no remorse or apology on their end. If anything I had to be more "understanding" about the situation then they were. I don't think I'd ever recommend this after this horrible experience.