Restaurants in Arcata

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

“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!”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Most Authentic Ramen in Humboldt
Back at Susukino Ramen Bar again, and for good reason — it’s hands-down the most authentic ramen experience you’ll find in all of Humboldt. From the rich, flavorful broth to the perfectly cooked noodles and fresh toppings, everything feels straight out of Japan. The atmosphere matches the quality too — cozy, welcoming, and full of that real ramen-bar energy. If you’re serious about ramen, this is the 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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“Fantastic brew pub. Large selection of well crafted beers.

Great barkeeps doing a fantastic job of embracing new and old clientele. Felt welcome as newcomers.

Highly recommend !!”

“We've loved Tomo for nearly 30 years. The veggie sushi options are always great, with the inside out roll with tempura yam our favorite. The Humboldt Hunny is also excellent, as is the Buddha Belly. The salad is always a work of art, fresh and tasty with a bit of both house dressings. (I ask for them on the side.) We've never had a problem here and invariably leave feeling happy and nourished on all levels by this longtime local favorite.”

“Fresh local fish. Great customer service. Hands on interaction with their customers. Easy purchase options coupled with local hospitality. This is where we buy our fresh fish.”

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

“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. ❤️”

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

“WOW. We just had dinner at the Carriage House in Sunny Brae. I had the cordon Bleu pasta and he had the Braised Short Ribs. We shared the calamari & I had a cucumber margarita. Everything was fantastic! Service, drinks, food -  excellent! We will be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“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.”

“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!”

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

“Very good food, amazing service!! We entered this place before it opened by mistake and we were still served and staff was very nice! We just had some noodles after going to CalPoly Humboldt for a little adventure and it was very good ✨️💫💕🔥
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After I started going to school here in 2025 they let my friends and I in here on Halloween with our dog ans it was awesome, they aren't exactly pet friendly but they were very understanding and accomidating and let our group sit in the corner
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The jammy egg was one of the best I've had 🥚🍜 and tye dessert here is phenomenal”

“Food and services was excellent! The prices were very high so we won’t be going as often as I would like. I had chicken fettuccine Alfredo that was $42 I added a salad for $5 bucks. My drink was $12. My husband had the steak and it was cooked perfectly at $35 it came with fries.”

“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!”

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

“We were sick, worked late, lacked sleep and only wanted to stay home in pjs. Went on the ole Door Dash and saw Backwood Burritos was available! 20 minutes later these piping hot, life giving beauties were on our front porch. Of course it would have been fun to visit Britton in person on this beautiful day at his cart on G Street. But for today this was an amazing option. So delicious and the jalapeños are kicking our colds butts! Thank you!”

“Ingredients were fresh, the tortillas are tasty too. The mushroom taco, and the ground beef taco were excellent. Everything else needs some salt, especially the guac—it was so bland… given that, it wasn’t bad for a Mexican food truck in the middle of Humboldt. It was also expensive—six tacos, a side of guac, and two drinks for $70 including tip.”

“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.”

“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!!!!!”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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”

“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 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💚”

“Pretty much the best food in the world.”

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

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

“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!”

“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”

“courteous service sweet drinks”

“Literally one of the most hated restaurants I've been to in Arcata. Food is simple, hella convenient, still relatively fresh, and they use sustainable materials. Sushis Bomb, the Katsu is my fav. Their atmosphere is a mood and a half, and the staff are always super friendly and gracious. Thank you for the meal! Itadakimasuuuu”

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

“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”

“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👌👌”

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

“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!”

“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 🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍💯💯💯”

“Best cupcakes in California ♥️”

“5 stars because they are the only legit venue booking actual rock and roll bands touring through Humboldt. The beer selection is friendly to those native of the Deucheland but the $11 shot of Campari is not.”

“Food was delicious! We had the pad Thai and pork “salad”… well spiced, reasonable portions. But dang, the atmosphere sucks. The cider bar is cold inside, noisy AF and folks were the most inconsiderate I’ve experienced in Humboldt… even at 2pm it was straight debauchery. LOUD shouting, m kids running amok… we took our elderly friends and it was so noisy everyone was uncomfortable.”

“I absolutely love this spot! I’ve been coming here for years, whether eating plant-based or enjoying meat dishes, and I can confidently say their veggie options are just as satisfying as their meat ones!

The staff here is also incredible. Everyone is always so kind and helpful. You can feel the pride they take in their work and their want to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for their customers.

Beyond thankful to have this place in my neighborhood. Nothing beats being able to get a quick, delicious meal after work from all of you! ❤️”

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

“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 ”

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

“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.”

“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”

“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 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 love it so good so good so good”

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

“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.”

“Service was really slow so come prepared for that - perhaps it’s due to all restaurants having difficulty hiring but it was yummy and such an amazing and relaxing environment !”

“I was introduced to Kinetic Koffee by some friends in McKinleyville. While I live in a Pacific NW community with plentiful and excellent coffee selections, I have found it difficult to find a DECAF coffee which is water processed (Vs chemical processed) that I like. I lean towards an oily and strong French roast coffee and the Dekaf Decadence hits the mark for me. So, I order it online and it gets shipped to my house. They offer whole bean and a variety of grinds that fits any need. Recently, when I received a shipment of whole bean rather than the French Press grind that I ordered, I reached out to the company via email. Even during the Coronavirus pandemic, I received a quick email response (it was even on a Saturday)! Charles apologized and offered to send me the correct order at no charge! What great customer service and what a great company! Try it!”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“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 🙂”

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

“We hired Sammy's to cater our wedding reception at Humboldt Bay Social Club and it was well worth it. They were helpful and efficient throughout the process, and the food was great!”

“I want to start off by saying as a regular last night was the BEST yogurt experience I have ever had. I paid in mainly coins at the brink of closure for the night and I felt very accommodated and supported throughout my journey. I felt loved as a customer and appreciated as a human being. Dani and Jenny really put into perspective how all customers should be treated. I will eternally be indebted to Jenny and Dani. Due to the past coin shortage I truly felt it was my personal responsibility to give back to my community and recirculate these blessed coins into today’s economy. Dani and Jenny helped me achieve this goal of mine. I think both Jenny and Dani should receive employee of the month for their amazing customer service and beautiful smiles.
(I would give 6 starts if that was an option, my expectations were exceeded in the best way)

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“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!”

“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....”

“Fresh food, clean and great service”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“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!”