Restaurants in Arcata

“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.”

“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.”

“This hide gem is a perfect taqueria. They have indoor sitting. They are one of the better places to get Mexican style food in arcata. Fresh ingredients and the salsa is house made which is as a plus super tasty! Staff is friendly and quick service. 100% worth trying! Beers are cheap however they have a small selection!”

“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 is the best taco truck in Humboldt, hands down. When I lived in Giuntoli I was there multiple times a week and now I stop whenever I'm close and they're open. My favorite is the carnitas! They're fast but I call ahead anyway if it's around noon because they're very popular.”

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

“Pretty much the best food in the world.”

“😋😋😋Just delicious. Try some soon!”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“I love it so good so good so good”

“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💚”

“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.”

“courteous service sweet drinks”

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

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

“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 🤘🤘🤘👍👍👍💯💯💯”

“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.”

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

“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”

“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.”

“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 ”

“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”

“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.”

“Spacious area with outdoor seating, excellent selection of inebriants + nonalcoholic options, adjacent food truck with insanely yummy food + outdoor seating (but not pet-friendly 🥲).

On a Saturday afternoon in November the place was lightly filled, and bar service immediate. Truck food was fresh-prepared so took a bit, but you get a buzzer so no need to stand around twiddling thumbs.

I had the vegan Yogi Bowl which was outstanding (and spendy at $18, but it was enough for two meals) and thoroughly enjoyed the array of ingredients & flavors. 🥗🍚🍲

This is the only bar I’ve found so far that carries both a Belgian Tripel (in the correct glass) + cider + kombucha + root beer on tap. 👏🏼👏🏼

The only downside is that the view from the patio is basically a wire fence & parking lot (or the nearby thoroughfare), but if you angle your seating you can see forested mountains⛰️ in the background. 😉”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“My mom and friends enjoy eating off the kids menu...there was no problem at all! I love the chicken wrap (secund half makes a great lunch the next day!).

Dietary restrictions: They are always considerate of my restrictions!”

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

“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!”

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

“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!”

“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!”

“This is literally my FAVORITE coffee shop. The triple white mocha is my favorite. On hot days I like to get the white explosions. The people who work there are amazing and always sweet. It feels like family. ❤️”

“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!”

“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.”

“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!”

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

“Fresh food, clean and great service”

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“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 🙂”

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

“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”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“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....”

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

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

“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 ✨️💫💕
The jammy egg was one of the best I've had 🥚🍜”

“I keep going back for the carne asada fries, so good and fresh every single time! They load those babies up. My mom loved her fish tacos as well! Don't let negative reviews keep you away from this place! Maybe just avoid lunchtime during the school week cause it's busy busy! ◡̈ But they were still incredibly quick even while super busy!”

“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!”