The Sunset Restaurant

Creative cocktails, delicious flatbread, friendly service. Inside was so comfortable and welcoming…read more (We sat on the side patio because we had our pup with us -- and we appreciate the accommodation of four-legged family members.) We would definitely return next time we're passing through Eureka.

Still dreaming about their charcuterie board years later! I love stopping by this spot whenever I'm…read morein town. Low lit, romantic ambiance with lots of drink options available.

It's a vibe!

Weekly specials.. prawns

Phatsy Kline's Parlor Lounge - Looking for a romantic evening or a get together with friends make sure to ask about sitting on our patio. We're happy to spruce it up !

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Looking for a romantic evening or a get together with friends make sure to ask about sitting on our patio. We're happy to spruce it up !

Carriage House

3.9(38 reviews)

13.9 mi

Excellent food and service Mango salmon was very very good…read morealong with apps and salad Recommend highly and will come back Friendly and great food

Great ambience. Food was good, not great. The cocktails were great & great service. I had the…read morechicken thighs & hubby had the burger (a bit dry) & our friend had the braised short ribs, which was the best entree.

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Richards' Goat Tavern & Tea Room

3.7(77 reviews)

13.1 mi

Sat at the bar recently one evening and had a cold beer, hot green tea and asian cold noodle salad…read moreand never left my seat. My bartender was funny, kind and gracious and made me feel welcome and appreciated RGT&TR is an eclectic mix of folks from 21 and up, a large portion of the room is also over 40. The room is a smaller space with a mixture booths and chairs, a singular bar with about 6 to 8 or so stools, along with a few tables and chairs and also an outdoor seating area. The noodles were really good bar food, and my draft a decent pour. Having a nice hot green tea afterwards was a treat and that made my visit even more enjoyable and not like I was just hanging out in a bar. 3.5 Stars a cool neighborhood tavern with decent bar food and drink, rounded up for my bartender 00956

(Warning to straight white men) This place presents itself…read moreas inclusive, but I've personally heard complaints from two other straight white men who felt stigmatized here. What I experienced was the most humiliating nightlife situation I've ever dealt with, and it's something I'm still affected by when I go out in this small community. I had been going to The Goat on and off for about a year prior with no issues. No other establishment has ever had a problem with me. I'm sober and respectful. One night I was talking to a woman when a very drunk guy came up to me and asked, "Are you spiking drinks tonight?" I honestly thought he was joking and said, "No... what the hell?" To this day I do not know whether this guy was jealous because he wanted to talk to her, or if he genuinely believed something had happened to someone he knows. Either way, he had the wrong guy. He came back even more intoxicated and wanted to fight me. He was with a large friend group and was clearly the most drunk among them. I went to the bartender (Toss) and told him a guy was making serious accusations I did something I didn't do and was trying to fight me, and asked for help. What I didn't expect was a guilty-until-proven-innocent response. I wasn't asked questions or given any chance to explain. I was told there had been "several reports" that night and I was asked to leave, even though the other guy was the one threatening violence. I followed up with ownership/management over the phone the next couple of days. They told me there was no evidence of anything, that I wasn't banned, and to ignore the people involved and just enjoy my nights as long as I wasn't creating issues. I did exactly that. However, The Goat is a very clicky LGBTQ community, and after that night I was clearly socially targeted. Toss would follow me around whenever I showed up. On Sunday, the only unusual thing I did was leave the crowded karaoke room early and later take a nap in my car because I was exhausted from working earlier that day. I didn't even feel safe driving at that point. Then on Tuesday, I showed up and was told I could not come back due to another "cluster of complaints," including something about me being on my phone, which made no sense. I asked them to check the cameras because I didn't do anything wrong. Later that same Tuesday night, I saw Toss at Everett's, intoxicated, telling the owner I should be 86'd, citing these vague "incidents." I was just playing pool. I have no way to defend myself against false claims like this. No one ever complained about me before that first incident. I've spent years in Chico's bar scene with a solid reputation. False accusations are incredibly damaging. I would never spike drinks and wouldn't even know how. I don't think they realize this is bullying and harmful. I did nothing wrong, yet standing up for myself has gotten me nowhere.

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Havana

3.6(46 reviews)

13.0 mi

This is a great location, with so much space. We got to sit right by the window to look out over…read morethe square. The service was good.

All good. SmashBurger…read more Beautiful old building Eat here Good bar Friendly staff Zzzzz

Plantain Chips

Fried Chicken Californio

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Malanga Fritters

Humboldt Bay Bistro

4.1(422 reviews)

17.1 mi

We had a small table for two with a nice view of the bay. Didn't have to wait to be seated (it was…read morea Thursday). Our server was very pleasant and let us know the special of the day, a halibut dish with a creamy pepper sauce. Debating between that and another dish, we asked her recommendation and she suggested the fish. So we did it. My wife and I traditionally split meals at restaurants, because they generally give you so much food, you leave uncomfortably stuffed. We prefer leaving comfortably satisfied. So we split the Arugula Salad. They bring complementary bread with a garlic butter or basalmic and olive oil. We preferred the basalmic. The garlic butter wasn't very garlicky. But the salad was excellent. They split it for us for a small upcharge. The Halibut was excellent. We had to split it ourselves, but that was not a problem for us. It was served over couscous and was excellent. A bit small to split, so we added a cheesecake dessert with ganache. Very good. We paired it all with a Cabernet from the Oakville area of Napa (where we had just visited) and it was excellent as well. Our server was attentive. The pacing of our meal was very well done. Not too long between check-ins, but also not rushed. We recommend!

For my birthday this year, I wanted to have a trip up to the redwoods and we stayed in Eureka as…read moreour base. I found this restauraunt on Yelp and we reserved it for my birthday dinner on a Saturday night. We sat by the window and had a beautiful view of the sunset and bay. Upon being seated we were served some bread with some whipped butter mixed with some sort of seafood I believed? I forgot, but the butter was delicious. Our first round of bread however, was average at best and was very dense and doughy. The next rounds of bread were significantly better though, so maybe there's an inconsistency with the way they bake their bread in-house. I ordered the seafood penne pasta and my boyfriend ordered the king salmon with risotto. Both were "specials" and were not on the menu. However after digging into reviews here, it seems they are not so much specials since both dishes have been served here for the past 7ish years. Seafood penne pasta: I would rate a 3/5, maybe a 2.5/5. The pasta itself was not al dente which was disappointing. The "star" of this dish was supposed to be the scallop, which was severely undercooked! It was super soft and mushy. The shrimp was alright...some were overcooked. The salmon was also dry. I think the only thing I really enjoyed was the mussels, clams, and the sauce. The sauce had some curry with a small kick to it. This dish was just okay. Escargot: We ordered as our appetizer, I'd give it a 3.5/5! The escargot was a little soft but paired wonderfully with the bread. Creme brûlée: 3/5. Our waitress kindly put a birthday candle on it for my birthday. :) I enjoyed it, and it was very custardy! The downside was that the sugar on top was too burnt. I can't speak much for my boyfriend's dish, I did have a bite of his salmon and it was alright, maybe a bit too salty. The service however was wonderful and our waitress was super kind and helpful. Maybe I would come back to try another dish if I'm back in the area.

Had oysters with a Blanc de Blanc recommended by Willow and then the HBB Duck with the Handley Cellars Pinot

Fresh bread

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The Wild Hare Tavern

4.5(6 reviews)

12.9 mi

Before my week in Arcata California, I solely used Yelp as a guide to defined where to go. Although…read morethere was only a handful or views of a wild heart Tavern definitely caught my eye. We came in one evening for dinner during some sort of festival you order food at a counter adjacent to the bar. The guy was super friendly. He was cooking and taking orders and delivering food to tables. Needless to say he was extremely busy, especially with the event happening at the moment he said they're completely out of french fries because he had to go back and cut more potatoes. All I heard is that fries are made from potatoes in house. They were also out of onion rings for the same reason so we ordered two orders of tots and three dogs Chicago dogs that is it wasn't cheap food but it sure was delicious. We even treated to a order of fries on the house since he got some more prepared like I was super friendly. In fact, we ran into him the next day at another establishment and he remembered us. Love the small town feel love the college feel loved the food loved everything about this place. Looking forward to visiting on a day that it's less crowded in town.

Hush puppy heaven!! Spicy homemade hush puppies! We will be back for more..service was awesome…read more Very clean and just like the WH you can watch them cook your food

Lemon Drop - Made with Jewell Citron Vodka, Fresh Lemon and Cointreau

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Abalone Bar & Grill

3.2(105 reviews)

33.2 mi

Amazing quality food! I would recommend it. The service was great too! The ambiance and vibe was on…read morepoint... not too busy.

Despite its beautiful "light rippling off water" aesthetic, it seems that both the service and the…read moreflavor at Abalone Bar & Grill have been washed ashore. The waitstaff occasionally materializes just long enough to deliver disappointing food before vanishing once more, seemingly uninterested in the experience they are meant to provide. Obtaining a simple condiment appears to be an act of open rebellion against the restaurant's values. And should you wish to leave, you may as well rent a room next door, for it will be a fortnight before your bill makes its inevitable appearance. A lovely setting can only carry a meal so far. Unfortunately, this one never made it to shore.

Full Bar

Clam Chowder

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French Dip

The Palm Lounge

3.9(24 reviews)

17.6 mi

Luckily, we are in walking distance to The Palm at Eureka Inn. Been there many times & have always…read moreenjoyed the live music. The ambiance is lush, cozy & dark. Whether sitting at the bar or at a table, it is delightfully comfortable & in view of the stage & dance floor ;)). The bar service is always great! It is especially great when Jackie is working. She always remembers us & Is lively & entertaining.

I really liked this place! The old hotel gave real ambience to the venue. Dark walls made from…read morewood, long creepy hallways, a nice reception lounge where you could sit & mingle. I've never been before but they had a Halloween Party going on and the DJ had the dance floor packed. The drinks were pretty strong and the only disappointment was a small bar and slow bar service. It took up to 30 mins to get a drink. I was told on off nights it a cool place to come and relax and enjoy. Will have to give it a try!

Party!

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Fresh fried potato chips from the Bristol Café. You can order from the restaurant and eat in the bar.

Ocean Grove Lounge

3.7(20 reviews)

1.2 mi

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NICR TO see it open again. However...they charged me $14…read morefor a model and a sierra. $42 bucks plus rip for three beers each. I called them the next day and.was told it should be $30!!. My freind called and also got that price. WE WERE INTENTIONALLY RIPPED OFF!!

Ocean grove is a gem waiting to be discover again!. Rooms are clean, prices are incredibly fair,…read moreservices are great. I enjoyed my stay and will absolutely stay again. Give them a try!

Almost there.

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Yan K.

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2

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15 years ago

Keep in mind that a reservation was made one month ahead of time. It took: 45 minutes just to get starters 2 full hours for our food to come. (If a restaurant has a large party i.e. prom party that all of the waiters were tending to, plan ahead!) As for the food, chicken, completely unseasoned (the waitress picked up my food with her hand to show me that the bottom was seasoned...apparently seasoning is okay when covering the bottom half only and sniffed our salads to figure out which dressing was on each, with hair touching salad) An order of medium-well done steak came completely bloody. Our appetizer was forgotten. We sat with empty glasses while our waitress disappeared for 25 minutes. When we asked to speak to the manager, the Rude chef came out instead and basically said that one table is the default screw up every night and if we happened to be that table, they did pretty well, because our table essentially did not matter. For a $200+ experience, the service and food were atrocious. read more

Michael H.

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4

0

8 years ago

Let me start with we have eaten here before and it was good. This visit it seems to have gone down hill and the prices went up. If the food is better quality I dont mind paying a little more but it had no flavor. I orders a "cajun alfredo pasta" Had zero flavor. Also got the fried zuc and mushroom dish last time this time it was double the price for a smaller serving. Hire a new cheif! read more

M S.

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36

3

16 years ago

I've never had a bad experience here. The food is consistent, well-prepared, with a nice menu. Depending on where you're sitting there's a great view. Don't overlook this place, give it a shot. Its in a casino which either makes it fun or an irritation, depending on what you're into. read more

Ashley K.

1

6

22

9 years ago

New menu new chef and new hours. Lots of new seafood choices and prime rib night on Mondays for $15

robert w.

72

1

0

16 years ago

Weird atmosphere, horrible food, bad experience. That about sums it up.

Samantha A.

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29

6

9 years ago

not a bad place to grab a bite great views and a lively atmosphere read more

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For my birthday this year, I wanted to have a trip up to the redwoods and we stayed in Eureka as…read moreour base. I found this restauraunt on Yelp and we reserved it for my birthday dinner on a Saturday night. We sat by the window and had a beautiful view of the sunset and bay. Upon being seated we were served some bread with some whipped butter mixed with some sort of seafood I believed? I forgot, but the butter was delicious. Our first round of bread however, was average at best and was very dense and doughy. The next rounds of bread were significantly better though, so maybe there's an inconsistency with the way they bake their bread in-house. I ordered the seafood penne pasta and my boyfriend ordered the king salmon with risotto. Both were "specials" and were not on the menu. However after digging into reviews here, it seems they are not so much specials since both dishes have been served here for the past 7ish years. Seafood penne pasta: I would rate a 3/5, maybe a 2.5/5. The pasta itself was not al dente which was disappointing. The "star" of this dish was supposed to be the scallop, which was severely undercooked! It was super soft and mushy. The shrimp was alright...some were overcooked. The salmon was also dry. I think the only thing I really enjoyed was the mussels, clams, and the sauce. The sauce had some curry with a small kick to it. This dish was just okay. Escargot: We ordered as our appetizer, I'd give it a 3.5/5! The escargot was a little soft but paired wonderfully with the bread. Creme brûlée: 3/5. Our waitress kindly put a birthday candle on it for my birthday. :) I enjoyed it, and it was very custardy! The downside was that the sugar on top was too burnt. I can't speak much for my boyfriend's dish, I did have a bite of his salmon and it was alright, maybe a bit too salty. The service however was wonderful and our waitress was super kind and helpful. Maybe I would come back to try another dish if I'm back in the area.

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