We went on a Saturday with no reservations (very risky!) and had about a 15 minute wait time, not…read moretoo bad, BUT we did have to sit outside and the wind was crazy! So beware and check the weather before going and dress accordingly. It's nice on sunny days but then you have to be mindful of the UV. I appreciate our waitress getting our drinks and food out to us through the chaos of people being seated outside, then being reseated inside when room opened up, or like one table, just leaving! Their plum sake is very good, smooth and light. I also got a hot tea but that was only hot for a moment out there, the sake definitely did more to keep us warm. Their ramen bowls are now my favorite in downtown, the pork is DELICIOUS, the broth could be a drink on its own and the marinated egg has a perfectly soft yolk; it's a very pretty dish. My favorite sushi is split between the Russian roulette and the ocean queen (I think that's its name).

For being on a rooftop location, the expectations are high ()…read more This place certainly disappointed. Craftsmanship and attention to detail are central to Sushi and Japanese cuisine, none of which I could find in what I was served. We ordered: salmon lover roll, vegetable tempura, and chicken katsu. - salmon lover roll was not notable, bland, almost too sweet. It came with the smallest blob of wasabi and two slices of ginger (one which was very long for some reason). - vegetable tempura was serviceable, if you mess this up you get 0 stars. - chicken katsu is the star of this abysmal show though. I was served two cut up chicken katsu slices. The presentation was horrible. Loosely strewn about the plate over some cut up veg and a fork on the side of the plate. For an $18 chicken katsu entree, no rice is criminal. This entree comes with miso soup which was served in a small bowl half full. Service was slow, took them 40 min to get the food out and the tempura came after the roll. On a positive note they took our card quick, the atmosphere was cool and the bathrooms clean.

The atmosphere isn't dark and gloomy like others have said. I would say average. Rolls were good…read morefor the price. The restaurant was clean. Good service and nice staff.

Best sushi in humboldt, great service, they were attentive to their customers offering service…read morewith a smile, with delicious sushi. You must try this place.

This place was amazing. They also got good views as well. The menu is huge but the food is…read moredelicious. Service was amazing 5 stars Food was delish too My miso was cold and they did a new batch and it was hot. I saw the steam coming out of it. Thank you for that. Do I recommend here? Yes I do!!

Assistance+ Balance+…read moreCleanliness+ Deliciousness+ Environment+ Our server Alexander was amazing the entire time, prompt, professional, wonderful! Cost to quantity/quality was balanced well! Restaurant and restroom were clean and organized. The food was fantastic! Delicious. Skillfully made. Great variety! The environment is romantic but casual enough to be in regular attire or formal doesn't matter. Live pianist was wonderful, everything was perfect!

The sushi here was fresh and light; we enjoyed it after a long day of hiking. The mango cheesecake…read morewas delicious as well. Portion sizes were a bit small for the price though. The restaurant is clean and spacious. Staff were friendly. Easy free street parking outside.

Poor food and sanitary practices Have been observed picking…read moreup ingredients dropped in parking lot and taken into establishment instead of discard Constant interaction with exterior refuse bin Filthy messed up parking with occasional issues in parking and pulling in or out Also possible pest issues branching from adjoining businesses such as roaches ants and rats There are three restaurants there the pest have been observed for a while and have had to have constant pest control

It's been difficult traveling and finding good vegan options, especially with smaller towns that…read morehave lots of hours/days they aren't open, especially "Off season". I'm hoping this helps another vegan out there, or anyone really. We came in for an early ish dinner. At the time it was pretty mellow but that was appreciated because we just needed to relax and enjoy sitting down after hiking the last few days. Something fresh and not too rich where we could take out time and not feel gross. I was curious about the soul options being vegan or not because miso usually isn't, but they had this yummy sounding mushroom and veggie broth soup with vegetables and tofu (I think it's called Kenshin jiru but I might be absolutely butchering that). GET IT! It's not too heavy but has such a great flavor, plus the fresh veggies and bits of raw tofu for protein (they accidentally forgot the tofu but when I asked my server if they could just bring it on the side for me they were super nice about it). I also got some standard edamame and avocado maki roll, both of these were "fine", they did the trick but weren't amazing. My partner had the large hot sake which he loved, and then a tuna maki roll and the omakase nigiri. Same thing with his maki, fine nothing to write home about, but he loooved his omakase. They didn't tell us what was on it but I think it was albacore, salmon, salmon roe, mackerel, yellowtail, and tuna. He said it was some of the best tasting fish/nigiri he's had in a while. Our server was great at refilling our waters and checking in making sure we had everything and was just very sweet, so we appreciated them a lot. We'd definitely recommend!

Nori has a beautiful Japanese styled restaurant with great decor that transports you to a small…read moreJapanese izakaya. It's hard to believe that you're still in Humboldt county when you enter in! The workers are all very kind and knowledgeable. They are able to make accommodation or alterations as necessary. Despite that, the food in general leaves more to be desired. The fish is definitely high quality! But perhaps the rice should be a bit more fluffy, and more flavorful. The batter on the tempura was a bit too thick and ultimately caused it to not be cooked all the way. I think the sauces can also be better prepared-- they taste a bit prepackaged and not really homemade. I'd be willing to come again and not order rolls but instead focus on the nigiri or the chirashi bowl.

We ate here with my daughter who was recently diagnosed with celiac disease…read more I had heard that they had gluten free options, and were careful about cross-contamination, but I was blown away by how helpful our server was with making sure my daughter's meal was safe. She right away inquired whether it had to be "celiac safe", and made sure that all of our dishes were labeled "celiac safe" for the kitchen, and helped us make substitutions for the items that couldn't be gluten free. This was our first experience eating out since the diagnosis, and I was nervous about how it would go, but Sushi Spot (and our very kind/helpful server) made this experience easy, and we are reassured that we won't have to completely give up eating out. Still waiting to see if other restaurants offer the same care for celiac diners. Until then, Sushi Spot will be our place to go!

The service was very friendly and attentive. It couldn't have been better. The ambience was also…read moreenjoyable. My kid really loved the aquariums, and he ate the egg part of his tamago sushi, which is what we expect. I only had a couple of grumbles about the food. One of my pieces of hamachi was torn and didn't look great. That's a minor gripe about presentation. The main issue was the rice. It was bland and more or less plain. Sushi rice should have some sweetness and a little tang. After all, it's meant to recreate the fermented rice from the old days before chefs learned how to make rice taste similar without taking so much time... Sushi is probably 90% about the rice and maybe 10% is the rest of what's on it. It is the main thing, really. It should not be bland. Also, their chefs had trouble forming the rice neatly, which is a skill issue. This was prepared in the back and might yield different results at the bar. For me, the real star (food-wise) was the plain sunomono. The cucumber was fresh and crispy and topped with thinly shredded carrot for a touch of color. I have eaten at many wonderful sushi spots since the 1980s when you had to order in Japanese because the only sushi chefs around in the U.S. were Japanese immigrants. This was one of the best sunomono I've had anywhere.

Went with a group visiting from out of town and wanted somewhere nice and cozy inside. The…read morerestaurant looked a little busy, most tables were full but the parties were small. Staff overall were great, and our waiter was very professional. The menu looks really good and as the name implies, there's a lot of seafood options for dinner. Someone got the fish and chips which was pricier than other places BUT it came with FOUR pieces instead of the usual three. I did the Snapper Almandine which was so good so amazingly delicious, I would absolutely eat that again. the polenta side tho was probably my favorite of the night, so crispy on the outside and soft and tender inside, flavor was amazing . If they piled high on a dinner plate and served that for 30 I would take it!!! I'll be very curious to try one of the steaks next time and see how it compares with other restaurants in town that I hear recommended often. The only minor issue was trying to get a replacement water glass after we first sat down because of lipstick print on the glass. I hate talking too loud in restaurants so thankfully the hostess noticed us before long. I feel for the kitchen staff, those oils do not wipe off cleanly and I often wonder how it is removed from cloth napkins.

We were passing through Eureka and the hotel that we stayed at recommended this restaurant. We…read morecalled and made a reservation, which was very easy and walked from our hotel to the restaurant...a few blocks. We were quickly seated and water was brought over and that our server came to take our drink order. They had specialty cocktails, beer, and wine and a full bar. I just wanted a glass of wine, and i did get a glass of wine. However, I would say the choices for by the glass wine was not great. The food however, was excellent! We started with the Dungeness crab cocktail, which was a very nice portion for two. Then we followed with a cup of clam chowder that we shared. We each had a house salad that I thought was delicious. I had vinaigrette on mine and my husband have thousand island on his. He has been on this eternal search for the best thousand island dressing and he swears by this one! We also split tonight, special of Halibut with a white wine, garlic butter sauce, and Shitake mushrooms. It was not only the perfect portion size, but extremely good! We skipped dessert, but moved to the bar for a nightcap where we met a local guy and a few other visitors...it was very fun...everyone was very friendly! If you're passing through and you would like a good dinner, I would suggest this location.

I would give the Cali Crew a five star rating, however…read moreTheir social media says they're at outfitters at fifth and Myrtle ... other postings say they're on Broadway by Crisp .... And they NEVER answer the phone to find their correct location

Driving along Broadway right before getting to Hawthorne we've noticed the this food truck that…read moresaid "Hibachi"! My wife and I were excited to try it out. Finally we made it to Cali Crew Hibachi Grill today Let me tell you they did not disappoint. We got the Steak and Scallop combo bowl with no rice, only veggies. It was phenomenal! Plenty of food too, we shared the meal and were completely satisfied. Bonus: all their sauce options. We opted for Golden Miso and it was delicious We highly recommend this restaurant

What a gem! We just happened to stumble upon here after dining next door at Annie's during our…read morenational parks trip and what a find! Owner is friendly, helpful, and easy to talk to. We got some caramel haichus which apparently are hard to find and some boba tea candy for the drive back home. They have a $5 credit card minimum. As other Yelpers have mentioned, they normally close at 6 PM. I guess we got lucky since we stopped by around 7ish on a Saturday evening. Hopefully they've updated their hours!

This place is fun fun fun. And the people are so nice and helpful. The have a wild variety of…read morefoods, and spices, lots of beverages including sake for everyone; sweet or dry, yummy snack items and sweets. They also have kitchen gadgets galore, and an abundance of chop sticks. I had a blast talking with the very knowledgeable staff member. Thanks for all the tips. The vibe is super positive.

Tomo has become one of my go-to stops whenever I'm up north visiting family. It's one of those…read moreplaces where everything feels consistently good--comforting food, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in. The menu is solid across the board, but the standout for me is the salmon cakes. They're genuinely exceptional--crispy on the outside, tender inside, and full of rich salmon flavor. The rest of the dishes are always fresh and well-prepared, and the staff is warm and attentive without being intrusive. Whether I'm grabbing a quick bite or having a longer meal with family, the experience is reliably smooth and enjoyable. A dependable, welcoming spot with great food. Tomo is absolutely worth a visit if you're in Arcata.

Serving consistently fresh fish and delectable Japanese plates with something for everyone. in a…read morewelcoming atmosphere, where service is unparalleled. Always worth the wait, Tomo is a cornerstone of the community, a place to see familiar faces, and special occasions for any reason, it's no surprise Tomo has been the "go-to" for exquisitely prepared Japanese cuisine and sushi on the North Coast for more than 30 years