WHERE TO EAT & DRINK IN HUMBOLDT
Our Favorite Local Restaurants & Bars
Near the Historic Eagle House
Eureka and the surrounding North Coast punch well above their weight when it comes to dining. From sustainably sourced seafood and wood-fired pizza in Old Town to Japanese cuisine overlooking Humboldt Bay, the local restaurant scene reflects the same creativity and character that makes this corner of California so worth discovering. Below are our personal picks — the places our team loves and confidently recommends to every guest.
Right Here at the Eagle House
PHATSY KLINE’S PARLOR LOUNGE
Tucked inside the Historic Eagle House, Phatsy Kline's is Old Town Eureka's favorite cozy cocktail bar — blue velvet booths, craft cocktails, local wines, Humboldt County beers and ciders, and tapas-style small plates made entirely in-house. The kind of place you stumble into for one drink and never want to leave.
(707) 407-0634 · Located off the Ballroom · 129 2nd Street in Old Town Eureka
GALLAGHER'S IRISH PUB
A beloved Eureka institution with deep roots right here inside the Eagle House. Warm, welcoming, and unpretentious, Gallagher's serves up hearty Irish pub fare and cold pints in a relaxed setting where the conversation flows as freely as the drinks. Whether you're pulling up a barstool for a solo lunch or settling in for a long dinner with friends, you'll leave full, happy, and already planning your return.
(707) 442-1177 · Corner of 2nd & C Streets, Old Town Eureka
In Old Town Eureka — Steps Away
THE SEA GRILL
One of Old Town Eureka's most enduring fine dining destinations, The Sea Grill serves expertly prepared fresh local seafood, surf and turf, and classic cocktails in an elegant, unhurried setting.
A go-to for special occasions and long, leisurely dinners.
(707) 443-7187 · 316 E Street in Old Town Eureka
FIVE ELEVEN
Upscale and inventive, Five Eleven brings New American cuisine and craft cocktails to the heart of Old Town Eureka in a sophisticated, intimate atmosphere. One of the most creative kitchens on the North Coast.
(707) 268-3852 · 511 2nd Street in Old Town Eureka
ROOFTOP JAPANESE RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR
Just two blocks from the Eagle House, Rooftop is Eureka's newest restaurant with stunning views over Old Town and Humboldt Bay. Serving sushi, sashimi, ramen, yakitori, katsu, and more — a welcome and delicious addition to the Old Town dining scene.
(707) 407-0008 · 148 E Street, Eureka
Around Eureka
BRICK & FIRE
Eureka’s favorite mid-town bistro, complete with crackling artisan-built brick oven. The menu runs from rustic casual to re-defined Italian favorites and wood fired pizza. Reservations highly recommended.
(707) 268-8959 · 1630 F Street, Eureka
SMALLS FUSION COMFORT
Creative, soulful cooking that takes familiar comfort food somewhere unexpected. Chef Boone's menu is built around bold flavor combinations and locally sourced ingredients — think Crab Fat Chicken Wings glazed with red curry and fermented crab paste, a Sloppy G made with slow-roasted goat and fresh mozzarella, and rotating seasonal specials that reflect whatever's best right now. Save room for the crème brûlée, which comes in flavors ranging from classic coffee custard to Mexican spiced chocolate. Inventive, generous, and genuinely fun — one of Eureka's most exciting dinner spots.
(707) 798-1319 · 1323 5th Street, Eureka
A Short Drive North — Arcata
CAMPGROUND
Rustic, convivial, and reliably excellent — a local favorite worth the trip up Highway 101. Campground is a bar and open oak-fired grill serving prime cuts, small plates, craft cocktails, and draft beer.
(707) 630-5148 · 865 9th Street, Arcata
SALT
A fish house committed to sustainably harvested seafood, locally sourced produce, and thoughtfully crafted cocktails. Clean, considered cooking that lets the North Coast's incredible ingredients speak for themselves.
(707) 630-5300 · 935 I Street, Arcata
Worth the Trip — Trinidad & the North Coast
LARRUPIN CAFE
A special-occasion destination in Trinidad, just north of Eureka. Larrupin Cafe has been drawing loyal diners for decades with eclectic decor, locally sourced New American dishes, and an atmosphere unlike anywhere else on the North Coast. Make a reservation, make a night of it.
(707) 677-0230 · 1658 Patrick’s Point Drive, Trinidad
MOONSTONE GRILL
Perched above the Pacific at Moonstone Beach in Trinidad, Moonstone Grill is the kind of restaurant that earns its view. Elevated California cuisine and craft cocktails served in a warm, relaxed setting with sweeping ocean vistas — the kind of meal you'll still be talking about on the drive home.
(707) 677-1616 · 100 Moonstone Beach Rd, Trinidad
A FEW TIPS FROM OUR TEAM
The North Coast dining scene is intimate and seasonal — many of our favorite spots are small, independently owned, and fill up quickly on weekends. We always recommend calling ahead for dinner reservations, especially Friday and Saturday evenings. If you're visiting in summer, Trinidad and the coastal spots are particularly worth planning around — the scenery alone is worth the drive.
No matter where the evening takes you, we always suggest starting it right downstairs at Phatsy Kline's. A craft cocktail and shared small plates in those blue velvet booths is the perfect way to ease into the night — and on the evenings we have live music, you may find it hard to leave. Phatsy's is open Wednesday through Saturday, so if you're staying on one of those nights, consider it your pre-dinner ritual.
Not sure where to go? Our front desk team knows this community inside and out and is always happy to point you toward exactly the right spot for your evening — whether that's a quiet romantic dinner, a lively night out, or the best bowl of ramen in Humboldt County. Just ask.
Planning your full itinerary? Visit our Explore Humboldt guide for the best things to do, see, and experience on the Redwood Coast.