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    The Lighthouse Grill

    3.9 (648 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Garlic fries- overcooked and soooo greasy!

    We were so disappointed today. We ordered two cones "all the way" and garlic fries. The garlic fries were soooo over cooked and very greasy. The consistency of the mashed potatoes was gluey and the "house made" waffle cones (which are usually so delicious!) were also over done, almost burnt. The cones were somewhat edible but we barely touched the fries. The cleanliness of this place had really taking a turn- the front glass doors were dirty and the floors were filthy. My husband ordered a Lost Coast root beer that is "on tap" and there was little carbonation and it was not cold. The staff barely looked up while taking orders or serving food. The good vibes just weren't there like they use to be. We regret going out of our way to eat here. Sadly I don't think we will be returning. I wish I had a pic of the cones but all I managed to get was a pic of the fries. What a bummer- we use to love this place and bringing our friends & family here.

    Single scoop blueberry and vanilla ice cream
    Leah O.

    We came here because we were staying nearby and my kids were craving ice cream. The ice cream was so good. They had blueberry and vanilla in waffle cones. We also ordered dinner food which was just ok. That savory waffle with all the fixings was not good at all. We all took a bite and moved on. The highlight was the smoked tuna melt. My fish and chips was just ok and my son liked his chowder with added bacon. The staff was informative and answered questions we had. Good place to go for dinner and definitely get ice cream.

    Amy S.

    Cutest little spot in a little fishing town! Muriel's on the ceiling, local artistry on the walls. Serving up and seafood and other select menu items. Service was great!

    Take out fish and chips.
    Frank N.

    Fish and chips was completely inedible and was tossed away. Wish I had looked in the box before departing. Steer clear of these greasy duds. Stick to the cones.

    Jesus C.

    What a disappointment. The Lighthouse Grill completely missed the mark on quality, flavor, and customer service. The fish and chips were greasy and bland -- hardly deserving of the title "catch of the day." If this is fresh, I'd hate to imagine what it's like after a few days. Worst fish and chips ever. The fish sandwich didn't fare any better. It was undercooked and equally lacking in flavor. I found myself reaching for ketchup just to make the meal somewhat bearable -- never a good sign for seafood. To top it off, the service was lacking. A young blonde staff member interrupted our waitress mid-order without so much as an apology, which was rude and unprofessional. Overall, a very underwhelming experience. I regret not reading the recent reviews beforehand. I won't be returning. $78 in the trash. Sad, because, the location is perfect.

    Beautiful area to walk around nearby.
    Khalilah Y.

    I ordered the fish and chips. Everything was fresh and made to order. There's art available for purchase, as well. I purchased one of the paintings of Patrick's Point. Kind service. If I ever go to Trinidad, California again... I'll be stopping by. Home town feel. Peaceful.

    Savory cone w/ pulled pork
    Holly W.

    My friends and I stopped by The Lighthouse Grill for a quick dinner on our drive home after a weekend of hiking. We found it on Yelp and decided to give it a try. I ordered the Lighthouse Jammin' Burger with a gluten-free bun, a side of mashed potatoes and gravy, and a side salad with ranch. While I appreciated the gluten-free bun option, the burger itself was disappointing. The jalapeño jelly and goat cheese were barely noticeable, and the flavor overall was underwhelming. Two of my friends also ordered the same burger, but requested it well-done, and it came out rare--so they had to send it back to be remade. The mashed potatoes and gravy were bland, but the side salad was refreshing and had a nice variety of veggies. I also tried their ginger lemonade, which was decent. We arrived around 4:30 PM when it wasn't busy, but with only two people working (one at the counter and one in the back), the wait for our food was quite long. This delayed our trip home more than we expected. Overall, The Lighthouse Grill was an okay stop, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return. They could improve on food quality and service speed.

    Randy H.

    Cute, very nautical themed place not far from the sea, but NOT waterfront. This is a counter service restaurant with the food delivered to your table. The food is basically fast food quality at much higher prices. I had the grilled fish sandwich and garlic fries. The fries were extremely overpriced at $8.95. The sandwich was OK. While the proportion was very generous, the fries were extremely disappointing. They were very greasy and not close to crispy. The Parmesan was scarce and the garlic dip not really very garlicky. Pass on this place.

    Beef brisket sandwich in a cone
    Bianca C.

    When my sister said "sandwich on a cone" I didn't think I would enjoy this spot! But after, omg it was delicious! We got the beef brisket in a cone! It was so yummy! The mashed potatoes were so soft and fluffy! There is plenty of seating inside and outside! They have lot of parking in the parking lot! You order and you get your number and they bring it to you table, the staff is welcoming and nice! I definitely will come back when visiting my sister! Super yummy!

    Fish & chips
    Andrea B.

    Fell in love with this lovely little area, including this little restaurant. Had beautiful fish & chips & a fresh side salad & a few white wines, was delicious, would love to return & would definitely recommend this busy little gem!

    Vegan burger
    Mark H.

    Really great service, excellent home made breads and buns. All of the food was very good and very reasonably priced. We ate outside on the patio, very refreshing. Overall, a very enjoyable experience. Definitely will be back.

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    Trinidad Bay Eatery And Gallery - Burgers

    Trinidad Bay Eatery And Gallery

    4.1(895 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    My wife and I stopped by mid week in late April for dinner. We were promptly greeted and taken to…read moreour table. The staff at Trinidad Bay Eatery were all exceptionally kind and appeared to genuinely engage with their guests. The atmosphere is exactly what one would hope for in a coastal eatery. We ordered clam chowder, fish and chips, and a chicken ciabatta sandwich. The chowder was excellent and among the top chowders I've ever enjoyed. The fish and chips were plentiful and the quality and thickness of the fish were unmatched. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her sandwich and fries with a California branded malt vinegar. We HIGHLY recommend stopping by!

    I really wanted to try this place because multiple locals recommended it. But when a restaurant…read moresays it's dog-friendly and then for two days straight there are no dog-friendly seating options available, it does make you wonder what "dog-friendly" really means. Okay, fine -- maybe dogs aren't allowed in certain areas, not a big deal. So we figured we'd just order the food to go instead. Nope. Two days in a row we were told they couldn't do takeout. At that point, it just felt like there was zero flexibility or willingness to work with customers. That's really disappointing, especially for a place with such a good reputation. Unfortunately, the lack of flexibility is what lost us.

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    Chowder sourdough bread

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    Moonstone Grill

    3.7(346 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$$

    We came in late but the server and service were stellar. We…read morehad cocktails, a mai tai and a margarita, both well made. We started with the buratta and beets. Good, beets were a bit over done for my taste but the buratta with the pistachios was very good. We tried the clam chowder and were not disappointed. This is what chowder should be, velvety and rich. You could taste the clams which were tender and sweet. Exceptional chowder! We ordered the crab fondue and were not disappointed! Creamy crabby deliciousness! My only critique would be the bread could have been more bite sized but I just cut mine and enjoyed every bite. Partner had fish and chips. Good. Rockfish was fresh and tasty. Tartar sauce was ok, I prefer mine a bit herbier. We also had Fettuccine with chicken and Alfredo. Chicken was seasoned well and cooked perfect, still juicy and tender. Alfredo was very good. Fresh fettucini was not so fresh, that was the only real disappointment of the meal. If the menu says fresh pasta my expectations are high and this was not fresh. It may have been made in house but not today. I wanted the scallops but they were out, owner said they are on him next time... I would come back either way. This is fine dining but not stuffy and over done. The prices are what I expect at a restaurant if this caliber and the service and food met that standard. I am excited to return and try the rest of the menu!

    We went for lunch at this restaurant today. Wednesday around 12:30 pm, and the restaurant was empty…read moreat the time. The hostess/waitress/bartender seated us at a beautiful table with an ocean view, which we truly appreciated. She was very kind and welcoming. The food was okay overall. My ravioli was salty due to the amount of capers, but still ok. However, I was very disappointed with our takeout dessert. We ordered crème brûlée to go, and it was packed in small boxes that we didn't open right away. When we arrived at our Airbnb just 8 minutes later, we discovered it was not properly placed in a sealed container (like an aluminum one, as expected). Instead, it was sitting directly inside the box, which was unhygienic and unacceptable. Unfortunately, we had to throw it away. I hope the restaurant takes more care in the future when packaging food to go. This detail really matters and impacts the overall experience.

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    Moonstone Grill - Revamped our front of house dining area, to bring a more cozy and aesthetic dinner experience.

    Revamped our front of house dining area, to bring a more cozy and aesthetic dinner experience.

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    Seascape Restaurant

    3.3(502 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    I was back visiting in Humboldt County, and so I decided to drive up from Eureka for breakfast. A…read moregreat choice. As always, everybody was very friendly. Perusing the menu, I decided to "shoot the works", so to speak, and go for the shrimp and crab omelette. It comes with cheese, but I chose not to have the cheese, and instead of potatoes I had fruit. There was a one dollar upcharge for the fruit, not a big deal, but I wish they would've told me about it. The food comes, and it is amazing! They were extremely generous with both the crab and the shrimp, and there was also just a little bit of mushroom in the omelette. The shrimp were tender, and the crab was so wonderfully savory. It was an absolutely amazing omelette. Next time, I would ask for it with a little bit of cocktail sauce on the side, because I think that would just totally put it over the top. But I am not complaining about this breakfast at all. The fruit was very nice, very fresh pieces of pineapple and melon. It also came with a wonderfully flaky biscuit with honey. What a breakfast! The breakfast wasn't cheap, the omelette was $29. But when you consider how much crab and shrimp they stuffed into that thing, it was more than worth it. I would gladly come back for that omelette, and to try more things on the menu as well. Thank you again for a great breakfast.

    Phoebe was a good server. It was a bit slow at times, but they were busy…read more Seafood salads, chowder and a burger were all enjoyed! It's right on the pier and nice to walk down and visit the beach after.

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    Seascape Restaurant - We closed down the house!  This is what it looks like empty looking in one direction

    We closed down the house! This is what it looks like empty looking in one direction

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    Grilled oysters with chimi

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    Larrupin Cafe

    4.5(625 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$$

    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.

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    Larrupin Cafe - Even the bathrooms are classy

    Even the bathrooms are classy

    Larrupin Cafe - Complimentary mini charcuterie

    Complimentary mini charcuterie

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