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    Humboldt Bay Bistro

    4.1 (418 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    This place is absolutely amazing, the food and the staff saved our date night! After having our reservation canceled on us somewhere else we ended up going to Humboldt Bay bistro on a whim and getting Vanessa as our waitress. She was so amazing, super knowledgeable about the menu, and so fun and funny. We loved laughing and joking with her. The food was amazing, we got appetizers and entrées, and the crème brûlée and some vanilla ice cream, every single thing was perfect! This is now going to be a regular date night spot for us, even living all the way in southern Humboldt. The other staff, Grace and Ada are absolutely delightful! 10 out of 10, highly recommend! I already can't wait to dig into my leftovers, and already can't wait to go back! Thank you for saving our date night!

    Ribeye and Cajun Fettuccini with chicken
    Elyse C.

    The service was attentive and fairly quick. Right when I was thinking "this would be a perfect time for some bread to go with our drinks" a waiter was bringing out a fresh plate for us and asking if we had any questions about the menu or specials she went over. It was a smaller dining room but it didn't feel too crowded, there were about 5 other tables enjoying a meal but the volume wasn't too overpowering. I enjoyed the lighting and ambiance of the restaurant. The parking looks like it's just street parking, we were dropped off so unsure if there was a lot in the back perhaps. The food and drinks were delicious, everything was cooked well and the portions are HUGE. You could easily split an entree if you aren't feeling overly hungry, but if not plenty of leftovers. If I'm in the area again I would visit as a nice night out as prices weren't too bad but not cheap.

    Evan W.

    Stellar establishment. Artistically prepared food, a beautiful setting, and just all around great service. I'll be back.

    Ruchi J.

    We stumbled upon Humboldt Bay Bistro after hours of traveling with our pup -- and wow, what a gem! Most places in Eureka turned us away because of the dog, but this spot welcomed us with open arms (and paws ). We had the back patio all to ourselves, surrounded by gorgeous orange and fuchsia flowers, and it felt like a secret garden. The food? Out of this world -- every bite was a treat. The ambience? Relaxed, warm, and absolutely dog-friendly. But the real star of our evening was Garrett, our server. He made us feel so welcome from the moment we walked in, and his hospitality turned a simple dinner into the highlight of our trip. If you're a dog parent (or just love great food and good vibes), this is THE place in Eureka. Don't miss it -- your taste buds (and your pup) will thank you!

    Crab cakes
    Aimee K.

    Everything was really good. The food was really yummy. The prices were reasonable. The portions were excellent. The dressing was homemade. Everything was so yummy.

    Duck breast

    This is my favorite restaurant in Eureka. We always have great service, a awesome view, and great food at a reasonable price point. This is my favorite high end restaurant in Eureka.

    Kumamoto oysters with Wasabi  Cream

    My husband and I went for my birthday. We were somehow listed as VIP's which was super nice-it was my birthday! Loved our waitress Marilee, on it all the time and so nice. Ordered: kumamoto oysters with wasabi cream sauce Tableside Caesar Salad Rogue River Trout on Risotto Lamb Chops (side cup of Clam Chowder) Absolutely delicious food, great table side (show) by an awesome guy for our Caesar Salad. Three things only: 1. I never use the green tops of romaine for any salad I make but if I do I chop it finer. Our salad had huge pieces of top greens. 2. Found the bay leave in my chowder..score! 3. My braised greens and potatoes were lukewarm. Otherwise, we will be back to enjoy this awesome food.

    Keaven M.

    Honestly, we weren't expecting too much. We just wanted a chill place to eat on a chilly early evening. What my son and I got was amazing. It was a little busy, but 10-15 min went quickly. The standouts? By far the food. The duck and chowder was phenomenal. The service was just as good and pricing not too crazy for a small coastal California town. Highly recommended

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    You'll thank yourself for trying some of Brett's great cuisine and they service is top notch you'll leave a very satisfied customer

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    Always a 10/10. The Cesar salad is the best I've ever had, and can never go wrong with a filet mignon!

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    Loved our awesome waiter, Garrett! Good food and exceptional service. Great view of the water and quiet, comfortable dining room.

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    Excellent menu. Small but quaint. Very tasty dinner we got the filet mignon burger and seafood pasta. Both were excellent

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    My favourite place to eat in Eureka. Classy, date night, great food and cocktails. Cesar salad is the bomb.

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    We had the duck, ribeye and rack of lamb. All were great! The lamb was my favorite, it had a smoky flavor.

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