In one's life, they will encounter a certain number of sandwiches that are truly life changing…read more Sometimes it's the magic combo of high quality ingredients. After all, a smuckers pb&j doesn't have the same effect as an artisanal hand pounded nut spread with homemade jam. Sometimes it's because of the locale--a caprese on a baguette in Italy for example, might include the same ingredients but be as memorable as the one at the corner cafe. And it's understandable to think that perhaps Black Sands Bistro may have the benefit of the breathtaking view. And yes, their offerings are humble. But my. Goodness. This place is amazing. The life changing sandwich in question was the breakfast sandwich special: fresh, home made foccacia. Marinated, grilled veggies. Thick sliced quality ham. Covered in perfectly melted cheese. It was incredible. I had a meatball sandwich the next day, and while it was pretty damn good I will be thinking about the Alice in Wonderland special for a good long time. As a horde of comedians descended onto the town, full of last nights beer and quippy one liners, the kitchen didn't blink an eye as they fried up plate after plate of hearty, breakfast sandwich perfection. The owners were so welcoming to all of us. They make all the baked goods in house, including that delicious foccacia. And THAT VIEW. Where else can you enjoy a good meal with a view to match? Pair with a cold beer or a hot coffee and this is the perfect quiet ritual to begin your days in Shelter Cove. I will absolutely be back, again and again, whenever I am lucky enough to return to this beautiful part of the world.

I frequently visit another California coastal town ,(touristy) that I have tried several…read morerestaurants and been disappointed with - I gave up trying to find good food in that OTHER town. This was my first time to Shelter Cove, and Black Sands Bistro was my first place to try food at. I wasn't expecting much. But I must say, we were very pleasantly surprised! I got a cheeseburger for $17 and being that it was a tourist town, expected a small, generic McDonald's type hamburger. But it was good sized, not preformed patties, with 3 slices of tomato and generous helping of lettuce and it was juicy and very good. They gave a nice selection of baked desserts (all $5) and they are large servings and not the generic baked items you find in every other aery in California. We got the German Chocolate Cake and it was quite good. I got coffee, too and it was better than average. While not cheap, it did seem to be one of the less expensive options. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. If we go back to Shelter Cove, this will be the place we always go to.

Home Cooking is in my top 5 of best places to go for food in Humboldt County. Whatever I get be it…read moresandwiches, pizzas, whatever, it's always fresh, has great flavor and is ready within minutes. Great service, super friendly proprietors and all around great. Try the Luna tuna sandwich... my favorite.

Stopped at this place for sandwiches to go and so glad we did. Sandwiches were super tasty and…read morewell-priced and service was friendly as well. I got a veggie sandwich, and they had a few different veggie/vegan options that all looked great. My husband got a sandwich with meat and loved his as well. We took our sandwiches to the Eel River and had a nice picnic.

We ordered smash burger and a burrito plus fries, all super yummy! What a find, looks like an old…read moreregular food truck, don't go by stereotypes and images, this one's special!

In support of family owned businesses, we gave this a try. We came at a bad day because nothing we…read moreread about on past reviews were present. Best food? 5 stars? Yummy? A bit exagerrated. Chicken quesadilla was not good. Chicken was flavorless and dry. Cheese tasted old. How do you mess up quesadillas? It didn't come with salsa, sour cream or any kind of sauce. Vegetarian husband ordered Veggie bowl with beans and it had ground beef pieces in it. Giving 1/2 star for the spicy mayo. Smash burger with cheese wasn't smashed, it's just frozen burger patties. No flavor or texture of what a smash burger is. Giving 1/2 star for toasting the buns. I do not recommend this place to first timers.

I absolutely love Amelia's! Beth and Thomas are two of the…read moremost amazing people and their food is incredible. It's like an art.

always dependable. always delish. I'm buying numerous gift certificates from Amellias for holiday…read morepresents to give to the "nice" people on my list...and maybe even a few for the "naughty" people. Maybe one of their great desserts will sweeten up some of my "bah...humbug" relatives so we can get through Christmas week without too much rancor. Merry Christmas to all.

Stop by at noon, they were out of biscuits but I found a blueberry cream filled crescent that was…read moreworth the stop. Soooo good! Fluffy, flaky covering sweet cream goodness. The turn over was large and on point, as well. A bit hard to park, but worth the effort. Friendly staff. We will be back, if we are Near this place again,

Pulled over on a road trip, desperate for coffee and a snack, and ended up parking right in front…read moreof Il Forno. The coffee at Il Forno was absolutely fantastic, rich and flavorful. I also ordered a veggie quiche to go, which was delicous. Service was very friendly and all questions were answered promptly. This is a great coffee shop if you want to stay and relax, but also perfect if you're on the go. Highly recommended.

Fantastic service and the food was delicious too! The…read moreservice was too notch! Thank you Mr P!

Nacho: recommended. I thought the nacho was excellent. Great homemade nacho cheese-perfect flavor…read more Excellent shredded beef. All the great generous toppings. Burrito: not for me. I am not a fan of Brown rice in a burrito. Way too many whole beans in it. For the price it should have had some detectable sauce/salsa, and come with sour cream or guacamole Loved that shredded beef, but not enough to order the burrito again.

the wait is real, but i promise you its worth it. this a great stop on 36, outdoor seating, and…read morenice people.

Onion Rings Yummy $5.00 for 5 rings HMmmmm. Overall in Food truck universe 10 out of ten!…read moreFreddie Ruth Store Mad River Rd

We ate here twice with our dog either outside or in the bar area. Food was really good and service…read morewas better the second time when we sat in the bar area. The menu is on the pricey end, but worth it for what you get. It is a lovely historic inn and we were glad we could sit outside with our dog on their spacious patio the first night.

This restaurant and service has gone completely downhill. Ate breakfast on the outside terrace on…read morea Sunday morning. I called ahead of time and was told I don't need a reservation and it was a good time to come. The service was friendly but failed. There was no set-ups of utensils to eat our food. Our coffee was delivered without any cream or sugar. The food was burned and not tasty. Our eggs took 2 hours to come out. I felt the need to warn others. Better to drive into Garberville for breakfast. If able, cook own food. Don't waste your time or money.