Gorgeous lounge at Tavern 1888, we arrived for happy hour, a narrow window. No reservation but scored a cute little table with soft seating. I ordered an aperol spritz on happy hour, husband had a blonde ale. Super reasonable drinks at $6 and $4 respectively. On the HH menu we chose a periogi, which was $5 and a fun snack. From the dinner menu, I ordered the very unique seaweed salad. It had seaweed three ways, fried crispy, slices and dried flakes. A completely different meal than offered anywhere else, it included crusty grilled plump shrimp and was full of umami flavor and nutty sesame oil. I would love to experience this dish again! I am so disappointed to hear they have closed permanently. I will finish my review anyway because I truly enjoyed this place, even for snackies. The service was great, and we moved on to our next destination quickly but will always remember the historic Eagle House lounge! read more

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Our last night in Humboldt County. Bummed by the warm and humid weather from this summer's heat dome, we were expecting a rather uncomfortable dinner as most of the establishments in Eureka don't have AC. We were graciously checked-in early during opening at 5, even if our reservation was at 6. Very thankful for that as Happy Hour was 5-6. This tavern was dimly lit with candles, table lamps and the ambient afternoon sun offering illumination for our mandatory photos. I was highly impressed by the ornamentation. Classy and very tasteful. Started our dinner with $6 cocktails (Old Fashioned, Aperol Spritz and Cosmopolitan). Got all three apps from the $5 HH menu. Fresh Humboldt Oysters (two), Korean Beef and Traditional Polish Pierogies. We were already full with these starters, but we foolishly proceeded to get the main courses. I'd blame this on the hardworking Eddie, a Schlansky lookalike (google: Conan Jordan image). He had this tic of repeated "how're you guys doing so far" that made this family order entrees, which was unbecoming of us. Catch of the Day. Halibut with roasted brussel sprouts and quinoa. Pork Belly Al Pastor with crispy polenta Striploin with pomme puree and sauce du jour. I told this crew of three that we were finishing the medium grilled steak and opted for the other dishes to be boxed. Thought that was the end of this meal, but noooo. My wife couldn't resist the Flourless Chocolate Torte. F & D, Service and Ambiance. All 5 stars. I'm just exasperated that a public house like this is 6 hours away from home. read more

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We stopped by on recommendation from our Airbnb. Looking at reviews we were excited about what we saw... for better or for worse, the menu seems to rotate, which meant most of the things that we were excited about (filet mignon, shrimp and grits, crab cakes, and pastalaya) were not listed. Not an issue, but something to be aware of, if you have your eye on something. Everything about the Tavern had an upscale feel from the atmosphere to the service including the pricing, so we went in with high expectations. Unfortunately, things fell short when it came to the food: the presentation was great and everything was cooked to perfection, but was off the mark on flavor making many things aggravatingly close to being great. The brussel sprouts desperately needed seasoning, the poke bowl black rice didn't stick and didn't change the flavor profile for the better (odd because the halibut and skewers did have steamed white rice), and they did not have horseradish (only sauce) for the oysters. Again, all of this was cooked extraordinarily well, but needed refinement. On the positive side, we did appreciate their happy hour drinks and "nibbles". The perogi was very good and the drinks were a good deal. To cap off dinner, I was a little surprised. Maybe this is the norm for California, but I wasn't expecting the default tip options to be 20%-30% AND applied after tax. I typically generous when it comes to tipping, but offering higher tip options and applying them after tax feels like they are trying to put a finger on the scales for tips. In any case, we didn't have a bad experience. We agreed to call it good, not great. We were just disappointed this didn't live up to expectations because there is so much potential. read more

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Delish! From the moment you walk in 1888 doesn't disappoint...great lighting, music nice and at a level that encourages conversation and spot on service making for any overall great vibe. Our server, Angela, never missed a beat when we ordered things out of order, took way too many pics of our food...and the food was great form poke to steak to cheesecake. Must go if you are in Eureka! read more

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I was so excited to try this new restaurant in the Eagle House! The owners of this place really know how to decorate and make an old town Victorian feel cozy. There is a nice lounge area in the front and a more intimate dining area in the back. We arrived early, just after they opened thinking we'd do cocktails & appetizers. We arrived excited to be there and we were met with a very unwelcoming hostess. With a completely EMPTY restaurant she told us we would be the ONLY people seated tonight without a reservation and then took a call right in front of us while we were waiting to be seated. Then after she hung up the phone, made us stand there waiting to be seated while she wrote her effing dissertation in the reservation book. So that was kind of a bummer. But we were NOT going to let her ruin our date night! We were seated and our server was awesome. Super friendly and attentive. Had great food & cocktail recommendations. We had the clam chowder to start, and it was more like a watery seafood stew with extra potatoes. Not that creamy chowder we were hoping for. We ordered 2 delicious cocktails. Then we had the poke tower and the crab cakes appetizers. YUM!! Both delicious. My only complaint was the plate the poke bowl was served on had all of this water on it. Maybe from the seaweed? It might have been better served in a bowl. When we left at around 7, the tables were about half full and so was the lounge. On a Saturday night. So I'm not sure what the hostess was talking about. I wonder if she would have turned us away if we had arrived then? Anyway, good help is hard to find in Humboldt County! read more

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Get here now and indulge your senses! Wonderful upgrade to the historic eagle house! First off the build out is amazing, and the interior design aone should let you know what heaven awaits your taste buds inside! Wonderful Snacks, Great Drinks, and Delicious Mains with excellent service...wow.. there currently is not an equal for this flavor county wide, try for yourself and see! We sat in Dani's section and she couldn't have been more on point. Her knowledge of the menu, the drinks and the current pace of the kitchen left us zero surprises, and it was packed. We tried multiple drinks, all the fresh fish (poke,lomi), and we were very impressed! Danis reccomendations were spot on, and you could tell she had tasted everything she reccomended, her attention details and flavors were second to none. Overall what a great meal! Well done and we will be back!!! read more

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Located below our room at the Inn at 2nd & C, the decor of Tavern 1888 is warm and inviting. Was a little dark to read the menu but that could have been because we just drove 7 hours to get here and my eyes were drowsy. Day two of our 16 day vacation. Ordered an Old Fashion and a Filet. Upon first glance, I thought that the sauce was going to over power the taste of the steak but the two complimented each other very nicely. The waitstaff was very nice and personable. read more

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This restaurant deserves more than 5 stars! I've been here twice now, first for prom and the second time tonight. When I heard they were closing I was so sad to lose this place. It made an outstanding impression the first time and I couldn't wait to go back. Tonight was just as amazing. The staff is so kind and attentive. The food is some of the best in Humboldt and I'm disappointed I didn't come more often. This place is truly a gem and a loss for our community. The restaurant has an intimate atmosphere and elegant decor. I definitely recommend you go before they close on August 31st!! read more

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Great food, music (yacht rock), ambience, drinks & dessert. Pasta was phenomenal. Sweet way to deliver the check... in a customizable book read more

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Was refused at the door 30 minutes before closing time and then told to go down the street to another bar with our two teenage kids. Where we proceeded to say are they allowed to come and he's like oh yeah absolutely. We pull up and their sign posted all over the entire building dating no one under the age. . Cool, let your employees pass people people off to someone else for dinner. read more

Really good food and drinks in a cozy old hotel. Really enjoyed the local oysters from nearby Humboldt Bay. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Exceptional! In town to visit my daughter (vegetarian) but wanted a really nice meal, great cocktails and wine, great ambiance & it had it all! They even had Saturday happy hour! We enjoyed their pirogies, oyster shooters, my daughter had Sicilian pasta (minus the meat) and ate it all. Her boyfriend loved the duck. My mom & I loved the wedge salad, then split the steak and lamb kabobs. (Neither of us loved the kabobs.) Ended with chocolate cheesecake and strawberry shortcake. The staff were also amazing. This is a great place for a special dinner, would definitely return. read more

We enjoyed our dinner here so much. Our server was friendly and helpful. The bread and oil plate comes with 5 large pieces of warm focaccia bread, and my husband said, "that's too much!" I quickly replied, "no it isn't!!!" The bread was perfect. We had the mango noodle appetizer and it was very good and fresh. We also had the chapli kebab. We had never had this before and found it delicious! I am hoping to recreate it once we're home again. Our main was seared scallops and they were cooked perfectly. The meal was innovative and we only wished we lived closer to go back again. read more

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The food was delicious. The service was great. The price was reasonable. The menu has a nice variety of options to choose from, including "small" plates. The ambience was nice, a little dark, but not so much that you couldn't see your food or company. Sound was good. Not noisy like some places. They play a bit of music in the background, and we were able to carry on a nice conversation during dinner. They use locally sources/grown/raised ingredients, and they use recyclable products in their takeaway boxes. All in all a really free place with tasty dishes. Our compliments to the chef and staff. read more

The ambiance is stunning and the drinks are great. The prices are over inflated for the portions. The pierogies were more like potato pancakes and not in a good way. The lamb ravioli tasted more like mutton ravioli. I would suggest adding some simple tavern food to the menu, it is s a bar after all. Maybe check out Starks menu in Santa Rosa, higher end bar with a great menu offering. I would recommend this place for drinks. read more

What a delicious meal and beautiful surroundings! This restaurant is a gem here in Eureka. I had the catch of the day: halibut with bok choy, brussel sprouts and roasted potatoes. I couldn't eat it all because the portion was quite generous, but I wanted to. If I lived here it would be my go-to place for a nice meal out! read more

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This place is incredible!! Best modern/hip restaurant in Humboldt! Everything was delicious- the non-alcoholic cocktail, Sasspresso and the alcoholic Turkish delight coffee cocktails were amazing.. Entrees were the shrimp, cod and grits.. the best grits I've ever had! The mushroom vegan dinner was very fresh and good. For dessert, the lemon pound cake trifle was fabulous! Service was wonderful even though they were very busy the night we came. Already excited for my next visit! read more

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I had the best dining experience so far in eureka here. The food was delicious, the kitchen was super speedy, and the service was great. I was a little sad the waitress didn't tell me until I asked, that the bartender ran out of graham cracker for my key lime margarita. Oh well. The price is high but the ambiance is A+. Would eat here again! read more

What a great find. Amazing staff and food. The ambiance,the bar, was beautiful . Call a tour of the hotel the Flores are amazing the ball room was a throwback to the past next time I will be staying here the tavern. Upstairs. Bailey was an amazing bartender everything we ate was off the hook. We will definitely be back one of our favorites. read more

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The space is so gorgeous! The ceilings! We counted 43 pillows! Plant cuttings everywhere! The poke tower was beautiful and delicious and the steak was absolutely divine! Everyone was so nice, friendly and attentive. We were so glad we came- highly recommend! read more

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The Dungeness crab cakes are divine combined with Poke. So extremely delicious. My husband and I ordered a total of 4 crab cakes and shared the Poke plus shared the Shrimp and Grits with extra shrimp. I indulged in a fabulous Manhattan with Blanton's. Purrrrrrrr. read more

This was a great find. We first went to Phatsy Klines (next door, will review them as well) and went to their sister location next door to have a couple of drinks. The bartender at Phatsys recommended the crab cakes and said the crab was very fresh. I personally do not care for crabcakes because they are always heavily breaded and have too much mayonnaise and that's all you can taste. I have only liked them once in Victoria BC (Nautical Nellie's). These were amazing! Super fresh considering the crab was alive less than a half hour before. I had dinner reservations else were but the next time I come back to Eureka, I will definitely return for dinner and wouldn't mind staying at the hotel either (very vintage). read more

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Brought a large group in on Mother's Day and was accommodated despite them being quite busy. I had the chicken curry soup and it was absolutely fantastic. I also had a zero proof cocktail that was also quite delicious. My group enjoyed the service and their food. The place has amazing ambiance and rad history. Check it out! read more

Fun ambience. The drinks were good and the bartender was excellent. I asked him to surprise me and he hit it out of the park. Delicious food. Honestly though for us it just wasn't enough food for the price. We ordered the appetizer special which was bison short ribs. For $22 we got 2 small ribs. For dinner we orders prawns & grits for I think $25. It came with 3 large shrimp and about 1/2 cup of cooked grits. So if your looking for a place with good drinks and a vibe this is it. If you're looking to go home full for then I suggest try somewhere else. read more

Bravo!!! Amazing amazing amazing! First off - beautiful restaurant -retro old Hollywood speakeasy feel decor in a historical Victorian. Just a gorgeous and glamorous vibe. Then the food! Probably the best meal I've had in decades! I wish I ordered two of my plates (New York strip loin with crumbled blue cheese and butter). Fantastic! Furthermore the staff is so warm and friendly and unpretentious. They made us feel welcomed and wanted. Danny, our server went out of her way to find drawing utensils for my special needs nephew. The chef came out and asked what he could specially prepare for my nephew since he's a picky eater (made me get a little choked up it was so nice). Just the best experience. I don't live here but I'm thinking of coming back for a visit so I can go again. You are lucky if you're local. Go as soon as you can! It's fine dining and worth every penny! read more

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This was our first time to Tavern 1888. We wanted a special restaurant to celebrate Mother's Day and our son's graduation for Cal Poly Humboldt. We did some research on Yelp and found good reviews for Tavern 1888. The restaurant is located in a rustic victorian inn. There is a charm to the restaurant with a beautiful decorated bar and dining room. The hostess were friendly and our server was gracious and friendly. There were a couple of specials that night - Surf and Turf and curry chicken soup. Pro's: - great atmosphere - friendly staff - pasta shrimp dish was wonderful - shrimp was cooked to perfection and pasta had a beautiful sauce - curry chicken soup was delightful - poke appetizer was good Con's: - the surf and turf entree was not up to par. The steak was low grade beef (not flavor filled) The shrimp was terrible - I've never tasted shrimp so poorly cooked. I wish they had cooked the shrimp the same way they did for the pasta dish. - we were expecting better quality food, quantity, and portions for the prices they were asking for. Overall - the atmosphere and staff were great but if you are expecting a great high end dinner it will be disappointing. It was a nice try but I will not revisit Tavern 1888. read more

This place is a lovely little gem tucked into a boutique hotel. The menu is varied and the bar specializes in unique drinks. Definitely a must go while visit the the area. read more

Wow what an amazing experience! Was unexpected and blown away! I was treated amazing sky and the food was amazing everything I had was so amazing! TBH one of the best meals and experiences I have had since Covid! This will be my go to every time i am in town! read more

The food is superb. I tasted a few different things and everything met expectations. It's not cheap though I will say that but you get what you pay for at this location. Service was good everyone was on top of things. read more

The food was AMAZING!! We ordered the bread with barrata cheese, wedge salad, chicken w/ capellini. One of the best meals we have had in a long time. read more

Atmospheric, excellent service, lovely food & drinks. Nice touches for a date night. We had the poke, brussels, fettucini & duck. All were spectacular. Loved the rose ice in the ginger rogers drink & always a plus to see fernet available as an aperitif. Thank you! We will be coming back. read more

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I was there at happy hour so got 5$ drinks and appetizers. I had 2 servings of grilled shrimp with peanut sauce (AMAZING) then had seared scallops with mashed potatoes and grilled veggies. Also amazing! Since I was eating early it wasn't busy but they recommended reservations between 5:30 and 8. It was a little pricey 85$ for 2 appetizers, 2 drinks and the entree. Even with the happy hour discount. read more

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Came in, having a rough night. Immediately Cassy was engaging and fun. I ordered a Paloma and it was excellent as Cassy made it exactly as I wanted it. She was interested in me as a person and a customer. Had the Pastalaya. Wow. Best meal I've had in Humboldt County. Full of flavor but not filling as a pasta. Met the chef. Kudos. Talked me into dessert, not my thing, but the pumpkin cheesecake was phenomenal. Amazing experience. Great food, better people. I'll be back again soon. read more

Part of the lovely Inn at Second and C, newly renovated, lovely interior. Menu had just been revised, I had 2 appetizers and one main (took one home, lot of food). Fresh halibut ceviche, nicely presented with blood orange and avocado, but the lime overpowered any other flavors (cilantro, jalapeno). Halibut was very fresh, but I had to put some of the sauce for the bread to give it a kick. Bison ribs were very tender and tasty, but the roasted Brussel sprouts were too oily, though nicely crisped. Duck confit, lovely, tender and skin nicely crispy, great flavors. Lemon cake was dry and had no lemon flavor. Fortunately, there was some unsweetened whipped cream to moisten it. Service was fair, wines local Humbolt County. While the restaurant was in the hotel, I could not charge to my room, minor inconvenience, but I do not remember being told that at check-in. read more

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What a wonderful dinner. The Pastapalya was amazing. Chef let us know that it was his Grandmother's recipe for the sauce. Creamy, silky sauce with a little kick. Yum. Service was outstanding, and we will be back for dinner another evening during our escape to Eureka. If you have the chance, make sure you have dinner at Tavern1888. read more

Nothing special or we hit it on an off night. Service was extremely slow and bad. I mean extremely slow. Food was nothing to rave about but their drinks were good. 3 stars for drink and the cool design of the place or else skip the food. read more

I went to the 2nd soft opening a couple weeks ago. Since then I've found that I am constantly raving over everything regarding the Tavern 1888. Food, drinks, service and the fantastic ambiance. It is my single favaorite go to place in Eureka. I only wish i could give it an additional star. #1 fan Oh, and i build bars and restaurants for a living, but i didnt build this one. This palce is tops. read more

This place is great. They have awesome food. The staff is very well-trained. The vibes are definitely fire. This place is great if you just want to have a great meal. read more

Pleasantly surprised! Only because I hadn't heard anything about this lovely place yet. We arrived without a reservation but were able to get seated right away, however, had we been any later than the 6:30 time we arrived, I'm guessing we would have been turned away as the restaurant filled up with guests soon after. The ambiance was romantic. The server was absolutely delightful and gave good recommendations. The food portions were on the smaller side, but everything was high quality and tasted amazing. My friend and I shared 3 appetizers, an entree and 2 desserts. Can't wait to go again. read more

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I met friends for dinner at the Tavern 1888 last night. This restaurant has lovely evening ambiance, with great lighting, comfortable seats & well picked decor. Our server was very friendly & helpful. She was able to get me the very last order of crab cakes for the evening...and they were truly delicious! Very excited to return & try some other food options as well. read more