Must-see restaurants in North Coast & Redwoods

  • Larrupin Cafe

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Everybody loves Larrupin, where Moroccan rugs, chocolate-brown walls, gravity-defying floral arrangements and deep-burgundy Oriental carpets create a…

  • Humboldt Bay Provisions

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Sit at the long redwood bar at this rustic-chic establishment and watch as experts shuck local oysters and top them off with intriguing sauces like…

  • Brick & Fire

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Tucked into an intimate, warm-hued and bohemian-tinged setting, this spot is almost always busy. Choose from thin-crust pizzas, delicious salads (try the…

  • Gyppo Ale Mill

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Gyppo injects a jolt of youthful energy into this aging community, brewing a dozen of its own ales and showcasing them alongside local wines and ciders…

  • SALT Fish House

    North Coast & Redwoods

    This low-lit nautical-themed restaurant on the plaza promises sustainably harvested seafood, locally sourced produce and thoughtfully crafted cocktails…

  • SeaQuake Brewing

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Easily the most happening place in town thanks to its inventive pizzas, creative salads and appealing barn-like atmosphere. Oh, and did we mention the 12…

  • Souji House

    North Coast & Redwoods

    This unexpectedly trendy restaurant has livened up Garberville's culinary scene with seriously delicious 'Asian soul food.' Gluten-free and vegan options…

  • Slice of Humboldt Pie

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Pies are the mainstays here, ranging from chicken pot pie to Mexican chocolate pecan pie. Savory empanadas also shine and include everything from vegan…

  • T's Cafe

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Housed in a wonderful early-20th-century mansion, try and grab the table on the front porch if you can. Inside, two cavernous rooms with sage walls, local…

  • Chart Room

    North Coast & Redwoods

    At the tip of the South Harbor pier, this joint is renowned far and wide for its fish and chips: batter-caked golden beauties that deliver on their…

  • Restaurant 301

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Part of the excellent Carter House Inns, romantic, sophisticated 301 serves a contemporary Californian menu, using produce from its organic gardens (tours…

  • Beachcomber Café

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Head here for the best breakfast in these parts, ranging from a hearty bowl of organic black beans with avocado and poached egg to moist and delicious…

  • Arcata Scoop

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Creamy and wonderful flavors inspired by organic seasonal ingredients. Try the vanilla almond rose. Check out the carousel-style rocking 'rabbit' and…

  • Katy’s Smokehouse & Fishmarket

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Makes its own chemical-free and amazingly delicious smoked and canned fish, using line-caught, sushi-grade seafood; the tuna has been voted number one in…

  • Wildflower Cafe & Bakery

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Tops for vegetarians, this tiny storefront serves fab frittatas, pancakes and curries, and big crunchy salads.

  • Eatery

    North Coast & Redwoods

    This place may resemble a run of the mill diner but the organic ingredients, cook to order ethos and menu of local favorite dishes guarantees a steady…

  • Samoa Cookhouse

    North Coast & Redwoods

    On the Samoa Peninsula, the popular Samoa Cookhouse is the dining hall of an 1893 lumber camp. Hikers, hippies and lumberjacks get stuffed while sharing…

  • Jack's

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Grab a pew by the large picture window overlooking the birds, the boats and Humboldt Bay. The seafood menu here includes all the classics, like steamer…

  • Los Bagels

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Mixing 'traditional Jewish food with the taste of Mexico.' Get all kinds of creative spreads and toppings on fresh bagels with varieties ranging from…

  • Cafe Nooner

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Exuding a cozy bistro-style ambience with red-and-white checkered tablecloths and jaunty murals, this perennially popular restaurant serves natural,…

  • Kyoto

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Renowned as the best sushi in Humboldt County, dine in a tiny, packed room, where conversation with the neighboring table is inevitable. A menu of sushi…

  • No Brand Burger Stand

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Hiding near the entrance to town by an industrial building, this hole-in-the-wall turns out a juicy jalapeño double cheeseburger that ranks easily as the…

  • Good Harvest Cafe

    North Coast & Redwoods

    This popular family-owned cafe is in a spacious location across from the harbor. It's got a bit of everything – all pretty good – from soups and…

  • Moonstone Grill

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Enjoy fabulous sunset views over a picture-perfect beach while supping on the likes of oysters on the half-shell, Pacific wild king salmon or spice-rubbed…

  • North Coast Ocean Sports & Grill

    North Coast & Redwoods

    A young, informal vibe, a no-frills sound menu of seafood, burgers and salads and exceptional ice cream mean this place is always packed out, especially…

  • Lighthouse Grill

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Across from the Chevron, this fun little arty joint makes good food fast, using mostly organic ingredients – try the creative soups, fish and chips with…

  • Woodrose Café

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Garberville’s beloved cafe serves organic omelets, veggie scrambles and buckwheat pancakes with real maple syrup in a cozy room. Lunch brings crunchy…

  • Cafe Brio

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Occupying an ace position on the corner of this central square, the patisserie here serves sumptuous cakes, breakfasts are delish and the lunch salads,…

  • Bon Bistro & Bakery

    North Coast & Redwoods

    At the southern, quieter end of town backed by lofty trees, this cozy spot has a cottage feel with its warm wood paneling and lacy curtains. Enjoy freshly…

  • Waterfront Café Oyster Bar

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Housed in one of Eureka's Old Town Victorian buildings across from the bay; this is a local favorite for enjoying baskets of steamed clams, fish and chips…

  • Cecil’s New Orleans Bistro

    North Coast & Redwoods

    This 2nd-story eatery overlooks Main St and serves ambitious dishes that may have minted the California-Cajun style. Start with fried oysters before…

  • Tuyas

    North Coast & Redwoods

    A classy Mexican spot with art-filled walls and sultry Latin music to set the mood. The elevated cuisine (think spicy-sweet mole and tangy shrimp ceviche)…

  • Ramone’s Bakery & Cafe

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Come here for delicious cakes, tarts, pies and pastries, as well as baguette sandwiches and salads; there are four other branches in the area.

  • Enoteca

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Is cutesy-divey a design aesthetic? If so, these gals nailed it! Stop in for salads, pasta, sandwiches or jazz on Friday nights.

  • Sky's at the Cove

    North Coast & Redwoods

    At the Oceanfront Inn, it pairs American breakfasts and Thai dinners with sweeping sea views.

  • Farmers Market

    North Coast & Redwoods

    A popular farmers market held during the summer months which is terrific for fresh produce, as well as local cheese.

  • Japhy’s Soup & Noodles

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Big salads, tasty coconut curry, cold noodle salads with a vast choice of sauces and homemade soups – and cheap!

  • Wildberries Marketplace

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Wildberries Marketplace is Arcata's best grocery, with natural foods, a good deli, a bakery and a juice bar.

  • Don’s Donuts

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Tasty Southeast Asian sandwiches, apple fritters, cinnamon rolls and donuts – even at 3am.

  • Stars Hamburgers

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Uses grass-fed beef to make fantastic burgers.