Restaurants in Arcata

“We were in town visiting from NJ. Stopped here for breakfast and it was amazing! Huge portions and delicious food. had a sweet treat from the bakery too. Staff was very friendly. Would highly recommend!”

“GREAT pizza, friendly staff and I love the air hockey table.”

“Welcoming staff, excellent food and fast Best brunch Love this place!”

“Kebab Cafe has the best falafel!! It is seasoned and cooked perfectly. The tzazitki sauce and fresh veggies are also so good on it. The staff is so friendly and helpful. It's always a joy to visit.”

“Best shredded beef enchiladas I've had in a long time! There beans are authentic and delicious and they have great chips and salsa as well. I just moved here and I will definitely be a regular customer now.”

“Everything was amazing. Fresh made hummus. House brewed Mexi Cali beer. Yummm. We will definitely be back.”

“I love this restaurant! Truly exemplary food, service and a festive, clean atmosphere. I highly recommend Fiesta Grill & Cantina!!!”

“My new favorite place in Arcata! EXCELLENT Happy Hour drinks and appetizer options, and recently they have also majorly expanded their entree options which was a very pleasant surprise when I went there for the first time in over a month. Love it!”

“If you love natural wine, this is the spot. The selection curated by the owner also comes with knowledge that you can feel confident you left with the perfect bottle for you to enjoy. Don’t sleep on his very own wine project that uses only Humboldt county grapes and isn’t distributed out of this area unless it’s by you. Killer shop.”

“I have been to alot of restaurants and this is one of the best ive ever eaten at. My old fashioned was perfectly crafted and my filet was perfect and melted in my mouth. I'll be back for more.”

“Susukino Ramen Bar was absolutely amazing! The staff were incredibly attentive and welcoming. They took the time to explain everything when we had questions, which made the experience even better. The food was delicious, and the overall vibe was great. I’ll definitely be coming back!”

“Great food and great place to people watch..”

“Every time I go into the Big Blue I’m greeted with a smile and quickly seated. The staff is amazing and you can tell all the dishes are made with love. ❤️”

“Consistently good and actually healthy food, one of the few local businesses who doesn’t appear to be using Sysco. Easily the best restaurant in Arcata.”

“beautiful food presentation, reasonable prices, lovely date ambiance. delicious bites. excellent vegetarian options. yummy sake selection. Superb Happy Hour deals for a light early dinner!”

“traveling in HUM and got hungry and this place was recommended GREAT AMAZING FOOD”

“Delicious IPAs in an unassuming location. The vibe is super friendly and the food truck is delicious! A definite stop if you love IPAs when you head up the north coast!”

“Visiting from Sacramento valley. This place is good & decently priced! Better fish & chips than more expensive places. Baked goods are yummy!!”

“I've only been in Humboldt for two years and it was my first time tonight at Bencharong with my wife. We moved from Virginia in 2021. We have nothing but good things to say about Bencharong. The food, the service, and the atmosphere...just fantastic! And Greg made us feel so welcomed. Thank you so much, man. We will definitely come back! ❤ Mel and Jody”

“Best sushi in Humboldt! Great environment and the service is always good.”

“Our server was fantastic We were seated at a small table in the middle of the room. We asked for something a little bigger and she found a terrific table where we could watch the sunset. Saturday night with no reservations and they were super accommodating. Our appetizer was delivered quick and hot. Our main courses was delicious. I would highly recommend this place.”

“So yummy, fresh, and healthy tasting!!”

“Hands down the best Chinese food we have found in the humboldt area. Quick for large takeout orders and DELICIOUS! Vegetarian? No problem! You can get fried tofu subbed in any of your old favorite dishes (looking at you orange tofu and sweet and sour tofu). Good portions served family style and you always get a box of white rice with your entrees as well. Everything you’re looking for in good reliable spot to order some Chinese food. The workers are quick and professional and the food is flavorful. Make sure to check out the coconut buns and vegetable chow fun!”

“Nice staff, prompt service. The Jessica Albacore is such a balanced roll, you can taste every component and they all compliment each other. The chili garlic edamame was outstanding as well for an appetizer.”

“The food, atmosphere, and service are on point! They even had gluten free baked ziti for the Mr. ❤️”

“Love us some Pub at the Creamery. It’s a regular spot for our weekly date night. We each get a pizza, share the house salad and get a couple of their creative cocktails. My favorite vegetarian pizza is the Greek. The husband likes the classic pizza. My favorite thing about the house salad are the roasted garbanzo beans. Their cocktails are delicious and their ice is huge and clear just like we like em! You can also get the food to go which we did last night. The hostess called when the food was ready so I could pick it up hot and fresh. So great customer service too. 👌🏻”

“All the staff is super friendly and inviting I always leave happy and full. This place is my go to treat for when I have to go to the Dr.s. they also have non dairy options which I greatly appreciate. I highly recommend the Mocha it's so fun and a delight to enjoy.”

“😋😋😋Just delicious. Try some soon!”

“It’s been so difficult finding GOOD Mexican food in Humboldt County, this has gotta be the best place I’ve tried!!! They give incredible and authentic portions. 😍”

“Great beer, large open space for people, good crowd. Such a fun brewery”

“Backwood Burritos has ruined me. I just ate a burrito from a different place, and while it was good, it wasn’t BACKWOOD good. Nothing compares to these burritos, seriously. They’re the best in Humboldt, every time.”

“Excellent fresh and local ingredients. Food was delicious and plenty of it. Everything homemade and from local sources. Highly recommended!”

“The espresso is one the best I've ever tasted. The coffee is amazing as well. I cannot recommend it enough!”

“super good shawarma. Best middle eastern food ive had in humboldt.”

“This might be the coolest sushi place in all of Humboldt County. The sushi is wonderful, but atmosphere and great company is top notch. Sit at the sushi bar. Oh, also, homemade mochi. Yum.”

“I don’t know why there isn’t a line up the street for this place. Absolutely delicious sandwiches. And for a reasonable price too. Very filling as well. 10/10 will be coming back”

“BEST Mexican food I have ever eaten, absolutely amazing!! The meat is seasoned perfect, salsa is outstanding, tortillas are to die for. I literally will rush to Arcata from Eureka to pick up my lunch... If you have not stopped and eaten at Alma's Taco truck then you are missing out... YOU HAVE TO TRY IT OUT!!!!!”

“I choose to go to this spot because they serve 20 oz red eyes with four shots. I get burnt out by caffeine-sensitive baristas who make comments about red eyes and inadvertently flash implicit bias and character judgements on people for having a high caffeine tolerance. I go to school and work, and I don’t want to feel like a drug addict every time I order something off your menu. I went in today for a red eye and one of the baristas was confused and concerned about other staff historically making the normal four shot 20 oz red eyes, thinking that 2 shots was more than enough. There are plenty of drinks on the menu for caffeine sensitive people, please for the love of god leave red eyes alone and keep them at 4 shots. If I have to pay extra to add 2 shots to a 20 oz red eye just to reach the normal 4 I’ll just go to Dutch Bro’s exclusively. I like north town coffee, there are a lot of awesome things about this place, but I also don’t want to pay +$7 for a drink that should have the same kick as a $4 drink, and as I mentioned above I don’t want to feel like a drug addict by the staff every time I order something off your menu.”

“Fast, high quality, reasonable prices. Coming through town and needed a quick stop. Interesting drinks too, will get one next time. Thank you for the hospitality 🙏”

“BEST FATTEST BURRITOS IN TOWN!
Deluxe burrito - Carnitas, rice, extra cheese, bean, pico, guac, sour cream, lime creama sauce, cilantro with some lime on the side👌👌”

“Pretty much the best food in the world.”

“The romance! Ya that’s it! lol Because I love beer! No really this place is a gift from the beer Gods!”

“Always such a treat to buy a yogurt here. The BEST taste and quick, kind service.”

“Bist du ein Eis-Fan musst du diesen Eisladen besuchen! Fantastisches Eis, selbstgebackene Waffeln und eine liebevolle nostalgische Einrichtung, die jedes (erwachsene) Kinderherz höher schlagen lässt.”

“courteous service sweet drinks”

“Not only was the young lady behind the counter super nice and helpful, but the coffee was spot on! In great location to grab a cup of joe and walk around town. Will definitely be back next time through.”

“I Loved Taqueria La Barca Mexican Restaurant Best Mango Margarita I’ve ever Had The Salsa Verde was Amazing Service was Great-Clean -Fun Restaurant Fiesta / Siesta / Mango Margarita Proudly Recommend Thanks Michaele💚”

“Ham & Swiss croissant and coffee is on point. I can see why you guys are busy. Good Luck”

“Smugs is our “go to” for consistently making us the Best Pizza in town ! The pies are really large and heavy and full of flavor every time . We have used McKinleyville and Arcata stores with equal success ! Thanks ”

“The BEST burrito truck!! Fat burritos, good price, and yummiest tortillas ever.”

“Jazz and drinks ......with a full room.....good stuff.”

“I love it so good so good so good”

“I fly from Boston to Arcata to visit family, and this spot is by far my favorite place to grab fresh coffee. The staff is amazing, and everything is fresh. The coffee is so good when I'm out here, It's part of my daily routine. Out of the 20 or so stands and shops around the county, this is the go-to. Thank you for the morning coffees this past week!!! The next time I fly out, I'll be by. 😁”

“I’m enjoying the roasted sunflower seed bread and the luxury of having it sliced.”

“Thank you Slice of Humboldt pie.....that was so incredibly thoughtful and very much appreciated. The surprise birthday. candles in my son's delicious chocolate silk pie that we got to go was amazing. We didn't discover them until we got home. And if any of my friends are in Arcata and haven't been here yet....WHY?!???! The pie is so good here.”

“Good food that comes in large portions though takes a little bit to get to the table. Great service, I have been multiple times and have gotten a variety of waitresses and all have been very kind and patient. Nice atmosphere, and is very clean, bathrooms look nice. Typically a bit crowded especially at dinner times.”

“went to Los bagels for the first time a week ago as we were making our way through the PNW. Their bagles are so good and the berry scones.... yes please. no matter how busy the line had gotten the whole staff showed grace and diligence in their work and the own should be proud to have hired such a great group. hope to make my way soon in october”

“Kinetic Koffee is an excellent roaster and our only coffee supplier, even though we live in rural Minnesota. I appreciate their good service and that they support those who have and do serve our country. The Morning Mayhem is our favorite roast.”

“Best Mexican food in humboldt, and one of the best restaurants all around. Gotta try the Pollo a la Crema, so very good! Their Chipotle burger is delicious also. Give them a try!”

“Finally!!! We’ve searched high and low for cupcakes that taste as delicious as they look!! They’re here! Thank you for proving it CAN be done! Yummy!”

“Dutchy’s is the best pizza in town. Great crusts, fresh ingredients, hade made crust. The specialty pizzas are so good. And, if one enjoys a cold draft the prices are the best in town for quality beer b”

“After weeks of the damp cold weather a 1/2 hour sauna felt sooooooooo good. It felt like mildew was growing in my joints lol, and now I feel warm and dry.”

“The food is delicious and I hope your really hungry cause they give you big portions. The owner and her nephew are very kind people.”

“I pulled up to pay for my drink only to notice I forgot my wallet... they gave me a free drink!!!!? i highly recommend the new dutch bros in valley west 🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍💯💯💯”

“the spicy crispy chicken sandwich and garlic fries were delicious.”

“Having no luck making my own gluten free pies, I discovered these delish pies! Can't tell they are gluten free! Thank you so much! You saved my Thanksgiving meal plan!”

“the cafe miel is such a treat, but the pourovers done right is where it's at for me.”

“Patch and his crew are some of the kindest people around. Their food is exceptionally yummy. I highly recommend them. ♥️”

“We went with Pupuseria San Miguel for our son's birthday party. Gino responded quickly to our inquiries and was flexible in adjusting to our changing needs. Top notch customer service and the food was an absolute crowd pleaser! It was great to have the vegan option for some of our friends as well. Thank you!”

“The best and freshest sandwiches. It’s a must every time we are in the area 10/10”

“What a great sushi place! So glad we stumbled upon this out of the way super tasty off the beaten path sushi place in Arcata. It’s a mom n pop shop atmosphere but the food is fine dining style. We both got a roll with salmon in it, can’t remember the names but they were both delicious. The Miso soup, tempura veggies and edamame are all bomb too. Made a mistake of ordering three sakis, they came in a nice size bottle with more than enough for the three of us. Portions are generous and the food is fresh. Got the seaweed salad this trip and it was great, nice roasted sesame flavor. This is now our favorite place to get sushi in Arcata”

“Fresh food, clean and great service”

“great prices and fun atmosphere. bartenders and guards are nice. just one block away from a pizza place open until late. we will come back for sure in our next visit to arcata.”

“Good prices for burritos unlike other spots that want to charge you $15 for a burrito. Carne tasted great and overall very pleased with my food and 100% will be coming back.”

“The burgers here are GREAT. Great location. Awesome staff. It always consistent. Been coming here for years. Love it. Best hamburgers anywhere.”

“Very friendly staff and the most amazing beef or chicken burgers! My ultimate favourite is Sasquatch Fries Mmmmmm so delicious 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 pretty hard to drive by without stopping 🙂”

“APD has probably the best pizza in the Arcata/Eureka area, but check your pizza. I come and get a pizza here probably twice a month. I always order the same thing, half just cheese, half pepperoni and jalapeño, and more than half the time it comes out half pepperoni, half jalapeño. Then I have to wait for them to remake it. Not sure why that happens so often. But great pizza. Just be sure to check it.”

“First off great food and wonderful toping selection.
Mostly though I'm reviewing because the people are awesome. I've only shown up twice for now but I've been one of the people who comes in late and close to closing. Despite this the people working their are absolutely amazing and make a great atmosphere.

Also shout-out to Batman and their amazing playlists.”

“Best New York slice in Nor Cal.

Vegetarian options: The best veggie pizza in my opinion is the "Sunset" pineapple, sundried tomato, and basil. So good!”

“The best ever dessert!! Delivered fast many stars 🌟”

“Good coffee and good pastries. Service was great. Even when the line got a bit backed up, one young lady came out to take orders ahead and made it go by quicker!”

“Great food.. Hoopa come on out and eat pizza and boneless chicken wings”

“Good vibes, great music and food smelled great, but we had already had a meal. Fun venue!

Parking: I'd recommend getting there early for tje more popular shows......parking is competing with residents, mivie theater and shopa and events on the Plaza....”

“I don't care who you are or where you think is the best mexican food place is in humboldt county, but from my years in Mexico and southern California. This is the closest you can get to AUTHENTIC Mexican food.

To also note, over every other ralibertos PLEASE drive to this one over the eureka location due to price differences. I swear!! A bean and rice burrito is 7ish dollars in arcata while in eureka it's closer to 11 dollars. Addionally the deals that are available in arcata such as 5 any meat tacos plus a medium drink of your choice for 11 dollars isnt an option for the eureka locations. Lastly the service from the arcata location is extremely friendly and NEVER MESSES UP. Mostly due to personal experiences with the eureka location always leaving me pissed more than happy.

Thank you so much for your amazing food as I will never step foot in another eureka location ralibertos again.

Ps, I never usually write these reviews but it's gotten to the point where I'm this passionate enough to post a public review.
Love you ralibertos ARCATA!!”

“I bought some chicken strips at different restaurant (think golden arches), and they were overly breaded, dense, difficult to chew, gave it to the dog. Tried the chicken tenders at Carl's Jr, and WOWZA!!!! Very Very fresh, moist, just extremely good--exactly what I would dream of with chicken tenders. supremely worth the price, and their french fries were so good! A MARVELOUS place to eat!”

“Pleasantly surprised by how good the food and drinks were here! We were passing by this town and decided to give this restaurant a shot - one of the best places we stopped at during the trip! The papaya salad had great, authentic flavor (and not spicy), my pho's broth was rich and flavorful, and the boba was soft and chewy! The milk teas were also very good and the flavors were on point. I would definitely come again if I'm in town!”