I've had so many of their different types of food from here and everything is fantastic. I'm quite partial to the savory waffle cones (loaded to the max) and that's the only thing I happen to have taken a photo of prior to posting. The service is quick, no matter how busy (which I love). I also love the in and outdoor seating options. It's a little small but always a place to sit. This is a great spot. The ice cream is awesome too! read more

The Lighthouse Grill - Savory cone - American Near Me - Trinidad, California

First time here for lunch. Server Olivia was friendly. Burgers were very good, nice and thick. Plenty of fries that were crispy and the right amount of salt. My fish and chips appeared darker in color (burnt) but were not over done. Four of us finished up with the home made ice cream and home made waffle cones. Ice cream was fantastic! Would definitely go back. read more

The Lighthouse Grill is a solid 3 stars. I had the Smoked Tuna Sandwich that had a lot of bread for the amount of tuna that was on it. My wife had the grilled chicken with no bun, and we split an order of fries. read more

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Saying that this place is bomb is an understatement. It's a hidden gem! The food is absolutely amazing! The selection is both classic and unexpected (ex: mashed potato waffle cone). The service was great as well. Don't get me started on that mashed tater cone though My husband and I love Northern California, and every time we visit, the Lighthouse Grill is a must stop. Keep up the good work! read more

The Lighthouse Grill - Savory brisket cone, Greek salad, fish and chips. - American Near Me - Trinidad, California

Awesome food!! Had spicy fried chicken sandwich and the wife loves the smoked tuna melt!! The place is awesome and don't forget a lost coast root beer!! read more

Can only rate their homemade ice cream. It is delicious! Ordered it once, ate it, and then had to come back for another set of scoops. Restaurant was crowded and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Ice cream is definitely 5 stars, TBD about the rest of the place. read more

One of the few options we had to eat in Trinidad while we were visiting the Redwoods. The staff is super friendly and energetic. The place is decked out in paintings and some other art on the walls, interesting to look at. They have a wide range of things to order from. We got burgers and it was okay. Very little dressing on it and served plain with little condiments on the side. Wish their buns were toasted, maybe that would've made the difference. Their fries were good and crispy and plenty. They also serve homemade ice cream. Probably the reason for 4 stars is because it was the best earl grey ice cream I ever had. Anyway, great local biz that I'm glad we found. Meals hit the spot and that ice cream, unforgettable. read more

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Wonderful fried chicken sandwich with grilled mushrooms and onions and Swiss cheese on homemade bun! Great French fries and friendly efficient service. Beautiful mural in the bathroom is worth a look! Visit this charming eatery when you visit Trinidad CA read more

We were just looking for the nearest place to stop while driving down the coast. I saw the reviews for this place and thought it looked promising. It more than met our expectations. The food was very good and they had gluten free options. They also had an interesting menu with mashed potatoes in waffle cones. We sat out on the patio which was a great spot. They had ice cream to finish off the meal, with interesting flavor options. I would highly recommend this place if you're anywhere nearby. Burgers, mashed potato in waffle cone, brisket, and ice cream are all recommendations. read more

The Lighthouse Grill - Waffle cone with mashed potatoes and brisket - American Near Me - Trinidad, California

Good service, good food, good vibes. Very accommodating of dietary restrictions. Fries and everything were delicious. Glad to support a local business sourcing from local farmers. read more

The Lighthouse Grill - Gluten free burger - American Near Me - Trinidad, California

we got their all the way cone and let me tell ya... its pretty darn good. would come back for that cone lol

Ate here with our dog, yummy simple hamburgers. The mash potato cone situation was a savory novelty. Nice beer and burger outdoor spot on a nice day. read more

The Lighthouse Grill - a table with waffle sandwiches and fries - American Near Me - Trinidad, California

When on the road, it's hard to resist trying out the local restaurants. There were a handful of places to go, but the Lighthouse Grill was conveniently close. It's located in the same shopping center as the local grocery store Murphys. Grabbed the kid's meal Fish & Chips (Perfect serving size) with a Smoked Tuna Melt. For dessert, an earl grey ice cream cone while we waited. The wait was ridiculous. 30 minutes! Great food but would not do it again with that long of a wait. Avoid the lunch rush hour and I think your experience would be much better than mine. The city of Trinidad is beautiful. Grab lunch to go and enjoy the views of the coast. read more

The Lighthouse Grill - Kids Meal Fish & Chips - American Near Me - Trinidad, California

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Our first visit to Trinidad, we were very impressed with the Lighthouse Grill and the menu. The food and service were amazing. We found the restaurant to be a casual and friendly place near the beach. We'd definitely return and try some other food items, but need to go early before the food is gone:-) read more

It's ok. Nothing jaw dropping good. Burger and chicken sandwich were on the drier side with meh flavor. The buns were awesome though, really soft. Just wish the meat could have been the same. Thought the fries were pretty good. I have to say the customer service was so bad I had to laugh at it or else I would have been peeved all day. I questioned if it was because I was Asian or if the woman just had a really reeeeeeealllllllyyyyy bad day. I even went in line again to try their ice cream and tried to make small talk and was awkwardly stared at. I'm pretty sure others have had similar experience based on reviews. I'm sure for locals it's probably a solid spot. But as a tourist I'll pass. To be honest I find Wendys burgers to have more flavor for the same price. read more

The Lighthouse Grill - Cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, fries - American Near Me - Trinidad, California

The clam chowder was lacking flavor and very bland. Definitely could use improvement.

Overpriced food with No soul. Mediocre Quality. Service is Ok not great customer service engagement.The Icecream Waffle cones are outstanding Yum! Yum! Convenient Location across from Trinidad Post Office. read more

Love everything about this spot. Prices, food, service. Can't beat the great portions and prices too! Love the Greek salad and chili! read more

The Lighthouse Grill - Greek salad and veg chili so good! - American Near Me - Trinidad, California

I dont hand this out lightly, 5 stars is reserved for something that changes me, something I eternally crave, something I'll dream of... this beautiful lil spot in trinidad has a fairly locally famous dish of brisket, on mashers with gravy inside of a waffle cone... its delicious guaranteed. we come here often, she always gets the cone, I grab a burger or sandwich and fries, everytime. alone that's 4 stars from me. the food delish, the service great, pray there isn't a line cause its well deserved and it gets long. they have I've cream, milkshakes and waffle cones fir the kids, good drinks, homemade Arnold Palmers and micro beers for the adults. this place is yummy! but there is something in the air right now, tis the season, dundeoness crab season... and it fall on no deaf ears here. we were surprised to see the crab on the menu, and the dishes presented. I got the crabby patty, and it gives the crusty crab a run for its money. it's delicious... she got the crabby cone, and wow.. this takes the cake. the fact she gave me many bites of her butter soaked crab cone proves she loves me and I am the one! this crab cobe is worth driving for, worth a day trip, and just the most amazingly new presentation of crab I've had in a long time. I'll be back, soon, and until then, I'll dream of it... well done! read more

The Lighthouse Grill - crabby cone!!! - American Near Me - Trinidad, California

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Lighthouse Grill is a cute spot in Trinidad that is offering online ordering for pick up during Covid. The menu covers decent ground with burgers, sandwiches, and mashed potato waffle cones (yes, waffle cones!). We ordered online and picked up our food to enjoy elsewhere. Cheeseburger and fries: just average. The fries weren't very good. Mashed potato waffle cones (plain and gravy, cheese and bacon versions): a cool savory treat, but flavor wise nothing really out of the ordinary. The best part was the savory waffle cone, we couldn't pinpoint exactly what the mixed into the batter but it was good. Tuna melt: the tuna was pretty dang good and the bread was nice and fluffy. This was definitely the best item. Overall it was an easy pick up process and staff were super nice, but the food was hit and miss for us. Maybe the seafood options are the way to go here since the tuna was the best part. read more

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Trinidad, CA seems a far cry from the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago (heck, they don't even border the same ocean), but discovering The Lighthouse Grill is a journey of joy in itself. The Lighthouse Grill sits in the cutest little shack in a small plaza of cute shops and eateries all catered towards the few locals and many migrants traveling along the Pacific coast. Thankfully my brother had stumbled upon this gem on a prior visit because T-Mobile's coverage barely reached to this area and I would have been hard-pressed to find it on my own. It's a shame that the adorable patio and limited indoor seating are currently closed due to COVID, but the counter is still bustling with business. You'll likely find many other travelers milling around the area at a respectful distance waiting for their food. Only limited customers are allowed inside at a time to order and hand sanitizer is provided at the cash register. The charm of Lighthouse Grill lies in part in its authentic enthusiasm for their creative food. The menu spills across the whale-shaped chalkboard to printed out signs and hand-written posters with each new idea or offering. While it's hard to go wrong with Fish and Chips or a burger, you MUST try their famous Mashed Potato Cone. This smash-up between a savory ice cream cone and poutine is a hearty, carb-city mix of mashed potatoes, gravy, bacon, cheese, and (for $1 extra), brisket wrapped lovingly in a savory waffle cone made of cornmeal, rosemary, chives, and garlic. The Chicken Sandwich and Lighthouse Burger were alright, but my other favorite is actually their house-baked crusty bread dipped in Clam Chowder. Vegetarians, fear not! The Lighthouse Grill offers their version of the Beyond Burger and even a Tofu Burger. Even the Mashed Potato Cone comes in a vegetarian friendly option. If you're stuck on what to order, ask the charming employees what they'd recommend, and don't forget to tip! We didn't feel like just eating on the curb or in the car, so my family took a quick drive down to the cove on Edwards Ave and I'd highly recommend looking for a spot there to eat. The view on top of the cliff is incredible, and if you're willing to brace against the winds, you'll feast both your belly and your eyes. read more

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Food was absolutely delicious! Homemade buns were great! Loved the fish tacos and Greek salad! We will be back. Also friendly staff!

The food was great, another little "shack" with a line out the door says everything you need to know. Again, limited drink options like most but there's a grocery store across the larking lot. read more

Food is fresh and delicious! Service offerer here is super kinda but low on staff! If they hire more people for their peek hours would be a great addition to the place! Ambiance is amazing loved the painted ceiling!! Super duper cool! read more

The Lighthouse Grill - Flores used for decoration - American Near Me - Trinidad, California

Super friendly staff, delicious food! Never been a miss for me. Cones, fish sandwich and crab melt are all 11/10

Delicious clam chowder, fish and chips and tuna melt. Fast service. Was able to accommodate my mom who has celiacs. Thanks for the great lunch read more

THE best tuna melt ever!!! The food here is quite unique, waffle cones filled with yummy stuff such as brisket, crab and mashed potatoes. The burgers are really good too!!! read more

The food was good.... but we sat on the outside porch, which is advertised online as dog friendly as most outside seating areas are. Our dogs were under the table asleep and I had several staff approach us to let us know our dogs were not welcome because one of their staff had gotten bit last year. I said, we are literally eating.... they are sleeping. Can we wait? They brought us to go containers and kicked us out. I'll never go back. Don't have outside dining without dogs being welcome or post accordingly. read more

We love coming to The Lighthouse Grill for tasty food and a fun atmosphere! It's so charming, we like to take out-of-town visitors here. The little restaurant itself is covered in darling artwork. When you're waiting in line to order, the ceiling is painted to look like you are underwater with sealife swimming all above you, and the bathroom has an amazing mural of the town. The food is really good: especially the garlic fries! They have a big menu with burgers, sandwiches, fish & chips, salads, chowder, ice cream...everything yummy. They also have local wine and beer. Stop by for a guaranteed smile! :) read more

Food was awful, no French fries, fish/chips, ice cream. Clam chowder was consistency of wall paste. Tuna melt bread was soaked through.

Today burger and were very good, still a long wait. There is only two beer options and neither of them are very good. I come to the Lighthouse Grill for their sea salt ice cream but there wasn't any. read more

Hit up the Lighthouse Grill for a satisfying lunch after a brief hike at the legendary Fern Canyon. What a treat! We all had the mashed potato waffle cone in various forms. Is it famous? Well is darn well should be, it was the perfect lunch for this productive day! I had the complete meal which included brisket, bacon, cheese, & gravy, over mashed potatoes in a mildly sweet waffle cone. I gobbled up every last bite. My coworker got the cone vegetarian style with veggie gravy. The garlic fries my other coworker had were draped in garlic, so be sure to really like garlic! We sat outside and the sunny weather, beach breeze, and great food and conversation made it a memorable must-do lunch! My wife would have enjoyed this, but unfortunately I had this during a business trip. Can't wait to bring the wife and kids back to try it with me. read more

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We can't do cones right now. Hmmm, half the people in here have cones and that's why I came here. I got fish and chips instead and they were not very good. The fish was over cooked with dark brown batter, but quite greasy. I saw other orders come out that were golden brown, I wish I got one of those orders. The chips on the other hand were mushy instead of crispy. I had high hopes for this place, but it definitely disappointed. read more

If you set your business model up as order here, wait for take out or take your a number and place it on your table, you must be prepared to perform and deliver quickly. We waited 40 minutes for our take home order. And, the food sucked. It was cold and soggy. The front counter employees were not very pleasant either -- and I watched lots of interactions in that 40 minute waiting period. read more

The savory waffle cone was fun, but I wouldn't recommend going out of your way for this place (personally). I felt it was overpriced and the food quality didn't match. You order at the counter which was crowded - no one knew who's turn it was, and they give you a number for your table. Your burger or sandwich won't come with a side, everything costs extra. Lots of natural lighting but not any sort of nice view if that's what you want. The person at the counter was friendly and so was the person bussing the food. It was a pleasant enough place but idk not worth the price. read more

The Lighthouse Grill - American Near Me - Trinidad, California

My boyfriend and I were visiting from San Francisco and stopped by for dinner after a day of hiking. The Lighthouse Grill has classic seafood fare, and the everything we ordered hit the spot. We got: - Crabby Melt ($19.99) - Fish and Chips ($14.99) - Cone "All the Way" ($6.99) The Crabby Melt was easily the highlight of the night! It was so juicy and savory and served on the most delicious bread. Fish and chips were also good but got soggy super fast. The stuffed cone (chock full of mashed potatoes, gravy, bacon, and tons of brisket) sounded better than it tasted; it honestly just lacked seasoning. Overall, though, this place is worth a stop! read more

The Lighthouse Grill - Crabby Melt ($19.99), Fish and Chips ($14.99), Cone "All the Way" with Mashed Potatoes, Cheese, Gravy, Bacon, and Brisket ($6.99) - American Near Me - Trinidad, California

I have always loved the Lighthouse Grill. We go often until recently. The last four times we have been very disappointed. Often they are out of various things as simple as French fries but don't offer replacements without charging full price for the replacement. What's a burger without fries or fish and chips without fries. Im afraid the quality has gone down and I have received the wrong item or missing items I ordered. If a place is out of an item that's listed on the menu and you're paying full price one should be offered a replacement like a salad or something. Gonna miss the old lighthouse grill. Best to go early afternoon. Dinner time they are often out of a lot of items. read more

Trinidad has a population of 367, give or take, so finding a dining destination of consequence here was more challenging than I was hoping on a surprisingly balmy Saturday evening over Labor Day weekend. There was a congregation of people waiting outside of what looked like a converted fast food cafe off the Santa Monica Pier, but as I discovered, this was the 'it' spot for the caravans of young families who stop at Trinidad State Beach en route to whatever redwood forest they're targeting. However, the wait wasn't for an open table (there were plenty) but for the polite order taker who was multitasking as a beverage server, while her co-worker looked bored waiting behind the ice cream freezer for random orders. Even with toddlers running around, their strict parents weren't about to spoil their appetites. Major task reallocation was needed to balance the workload and cut into our waiting time. Well, at least it gave me plenty of time to peruse the menu (photo: http://bit.ly/2UFFpDf). Apparently their signature item is the Mashed Potato Cone, which looked like a blob of mashed potatoes with a lot of fixings in a savory waffle cone. Seriously. Pass. I was drawn to their daily special, the $12.99 Fresh Tuna Salad which I was hopeful would be a slab of freshly caught ahi. Instead, it looked like canned tuna mixed in mayo. Now it could have been fresh because I went to Katy's Smokehouse the next morning and found out they do sell fresh tuna in a can or so the owner said. Regardless it was flavorful without tasting tinny, and the freshness was enhanced by the slices of heirloom tomatoes, celery, carrots, cucumbers, and mixed greens (photo: http://bit.ly/2A2wdPI). To complement it, I went for the $3.49 cup of the Veggie Chili and enjoyed it probably because it was top heavy with kidney beans, chopped green onions, and a glob of melted cheddar (photo: http://bit.ly/2UJ6bu9). Who wouldn't? If this beachy operation were sitting on Venice Beach, it likely wouldn't stand out but here in Trinidad, I guess it's the shizz. FOOD - 4 stars...canned tuna maybe? didn't matter much since everything tasted fresh AMBIANCE - 3 stars...could be a hangout for Gidget & Moondoggie SERVICE - 3.5 stars...polite order taker but be patient TOTAL - 4 stars...Trinidad's unfancy dining destination RELATED - Taking an adventure in this part of Northern California? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2A1YVjy read more

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My girlfriend from Arizona and I were too late to get crab. However, I had a tuna melt. I haven't had a tuna melt since I was a teenager which as you know is years and years ago. I remembered the Disneyland tuna melt with one of my first boyfriends, so I thought I would try another. I had no idea I was getting fresh caught albacore. there's no way to describe how wonderful it was! read more

I had heard rumor of the Mashed Potato cones served here... So of course I had to check it out! I visited during lunch time - I ordered the top-of-the-line cone - with brisket, crunchy bacon, melted cheese, and gravy. Man o' man was that ever good! The brisket was moist and succulent, the bacon crisp and the melted cheese and gravy - in combination with the mashed potatoes - was divine! I could not shovel the food in fast enough - it was sooooo good! What a great idea! Delicious! #TheLighthouseGrill read more

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