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    Vista Del Mar

    4.3 (353 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Seafood, Burgers
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise

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    I dove into the clam chowder so fast, I almost forgot to take a picture.
    Alan C.

    This place has had a complete Renaissance. When I was in high school in the 70s, you would see in the police blotter in the local paper all the time, three words. "Vista Del Mar." It has also had a few unsavory nicknames that I could not repeat here. Over the years, it's changed owners and names a few times. The current owners took it over in 2016, and it's wonderful now. Just a nice neighborhood restaurant/bar. I decided to do an order of the shrimp and chips each for my dad and I, as well as 2 cups of the clam chowder. Everything was very good. The fries were tender, with a good flavor, and they were very generous with the shrimp. They were not over breaded or greasy. They came with an absolutely delicious cocktail sauce. The clam chowder was rich with lots of clams, the only thing I could possibly say, was that I thought the veggies in the clam chowder were a little bit al dente for my personal taste. But I know everybody is different. Prices are a bit on the higher end, but for what you get, definitely worth it. I will be back again. Thank you!

    Car tacos! (Firecracker Fish tacos)
    Rachel R.

    Holy Toledo. I came here with my family on the recommendation of a friend, who said they have the best fish tacos. And since I have kiddos, and it's a bar, we got the tacos to go, and had them in the car, overlooking the water! Wowie was she right! We all loved them! They were spicy, but in the best way possible! I only ran in to get the food and pay, but it was clean and spacious inside, and nice and neat outside. Plus their service was snappy and friendly! So we'll be back if we have the opportunity! Kuddos to the kitchen!

    Firecracker fish tacos.
    David P.

    Every time I come up to Eureka, I have to come and eat at the spot. I'd love to try different items on their menu, but I get the same thing every time the firecracker fish tacos amazing. I wish I could take some home. The bartender was super friendly and the kitchen staff was prompt and amazing. I tipped out the kitchen and then the bartender. Worth every penny.

    April W.

    Stopped in for fish and chips and was really impressed. The fish was crispy, and fresh, and the portion size was perfect. French fries were big, ample, and cooked well! Served with a lemon sauce and tartar sauce. Only thing it could have used was salt! Service was quick and friendly -- everyone was welcoming and on top of things. A great spot for a fast, delicious meal. I'd definitely come back.

    Cobb salad
    Karen N.

    A great little hole in the wall bar that had a community feeling. Located on the edge of town in a warehouse district, the outside of this bar is unappealing and we almost didn't go in. But once we did, we knew this was the place in town to get some good brews and food. Loved our meal. Loved watching all of the other customers young and old coming in. Servers were friendly and attentive. Ambiance as hole in the wall but clean. Toilets were clean. Would definitely go again.

    Pris V.

    Some of the better food in Eureka in my opinion! I got the fish and chips and my husband got the shrimp poboy and we were both very satisfied in our meals! The workers were very sweet and the ambiance was cool with the tvs and music! Would come next time and grab a few beers!

    Vanessa C.

    This place is hard to find. If we drove fast, we would missed it completely. There's only one server and one bar tender. So service was quite slow. We ordered Carnitas Tacos, a bowl of clam chowder and a Cobb Salad. Overall the food were average. The decor is a typical bar.

    Beef brisket sandwich
    Melissa B.

    I love the firecracker shrimp tacos they're all I get!! They're breaded with coconut flakes and almonds. The pico de gallo that comes on them is LOVELY. It has grapes and chilies and it's sweet N savory. It's so good!

    Smoked brisket burger
    Angela D.

    Tried this place two nights in a row, every dish was delicious, especially the firecracker fish taco. The smoked brisket burger had a pile of juicy meat, the vista burger's flame grilled flavor was right to the point. Chef salad was super fresh. Highly recommend this gem place in Eureka.

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    2 years ago

    Funky little place, off the beaten path, a lot of locals eating burgers, I think I'll try one next visit! Service was good.

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    Everything is delicious and I Shazammed all the music. Get the FRIED CHEESECAKE! They do great appetizers and their tacos are amazing.

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    3 years ago

    This place has great bar food. Carnitas tacos are good. Dynamite shrimp tacos are good. Great classic wings! The drinks are good and strong.

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    3 years ago

    Great fish tacos and amazing service. Clam chowder had too much celery but sourdough bread was yummy!!

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    2 years ago

    Best fish and chips in Humboldt. The Firecracker shrimp are also a favorite. Always great service even when they are packed. Fun atmosphere.

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    Great place to see when you're up in Eureka! Great selection of beer as well exclamation

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    2 years ago

    Food was very good I highly recommend trying this place out. Service was also good as well.

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    4 years ago

    great bar food. good beer selection. Good option for night food in Eureka. It can be loud on the weekends fyi.

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    3 years ago

    The food was delicious. Deep fried provolone burger! It was a packed house and good vibes. Expect to stay for a little while and relax.

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    Was grubbing out for dinner. Family and I had a great time, great place and great service too!!!

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    We had a small table for two with a nice view of the bay. Didn't have to wait to be seated (it was…read morea Thursday). Our server was very pleasant and let us know the special of the day, a halibut dish with a creamy pepper sauce. Debating between that and another dish, we asked her recommendation and she suggested the fish. So we did it. My wife and I traditionally split meals at restaurants, because they generally give you so much food, you leave uncomfortably stuffed. We prefer leaving comfortably satisfied. So we split the Arugula Salad. They bring complementary bread with a garlic butter or basalmic and olive oil. We preferred the basalmic. The garlic butter wasn't very garlicky. But the salad was excellent. They split it for us for a small upcharge. The Halibut was excellent. We had to split it ourselves, but that was not a problem for us. It was served over couscous and was excellent. A bit small to split, so we added a cheesecake dessert with ganache. Very good. We paired it all with a Cabernet from the Oakville area of Napa (where we had just visited) and it was excellent as well. Our server was attentive. The pacing of our meal was very well done. Not too long between check-ins, but also not rushed. We recommend!

    For my birthday this year, I wanted to have a trip up to the redwoods and we stayed in Eureka as…read moreour base. I found this restauraunt on Yelp and we reserved it for my birthday dinner on a Saturday night. We sat by the window and had a beautiful view of the sunset and bay. Upon being seated we were served some bread with some whipped butter mixed with some sort of seafood I believed? I forgot, but the butter was delicious. Our first round of bread however, was average at best and was very dense and doughy. The next rounds of bread were significantly better though, so maybe there's an inconsistency with the way they bake their bread in-house. I ordered the seafood penne pasta and my boyfriend ordered the king salmon with risotto. Both were "specials" and were not on the menu. However after digging into reviews here, it seems they are not so much specials since both dishes have been served here for the past 7ish years. Seafood penne pasta: I would rate a 3/5, maybe a 2.5/5. The pasta itself was not al dente which was disappointing. The "star" of this dish was supposed to be the scallop, which was severely undercooked! It was super soft and mushy. The shrimp was alright...some were overcooked. The salmon was also dry. I think the only thing I really enjoyed was the mussels, clams, and the sauce. The sauce had some curry with a small kick to it. This dish was just okay. Escargot: We ordered as our appetizer, I'd give it a 3.5/5! The escargot was a little soft but paired wonderfully with the bread. Creme brûlée: 3/5. Our waitress kindly put a birthday candle on it for my birthday. :) I enjoyed it, and it was very custardy! The downside was that the sugar on top was too burnt. I can't speak much for my boyfriend's dish, I did have a bite of his salmon and it was alright, maybe a bit too salty. The service however was wonderful and our waitress was super kind and helpful. Maybe I would come back to try another dish if I'm back in the area.

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    3.8
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    Delicious food, incredible decor and vibe, and very welcoming staff…read more Prepare to be there at least 2 hours for the experience because it is rather slow (little kitchen, perhaps?) but ultimately worth it!

    To set the context for this review, I'd like to share that I first discovered Salt in 2017 during a…read moreroad trip down the Oregon coast to So. California. That was such a great experience that I stopped in again on a similar road trip in 2019. Fast forward to 2026. My husband and I were taking that same route and made sure that Arcata and Salt were on the itinerary. I was looking forward to the amazing risotto I'd had in the past! I was disappointed to discover that the location, the vibe, and the menu have all changed. That said, we still enjoyed our meal. I ordered the Market Salad. It was fresh and the dressing was light and delicious. It was large enough to share. Not realizing how large the salad would be, my husband also ordered the calamari as an appetizer. It was cooked perfectly with a light breading and it wasn't not greasy at all. For our main course, we split the Salsiccia pizza. It was the perfect size for us to share, especially given the appetizers we had. The amount of toppings were on the sparser side, but that just might be the nature of that pizza. Side note on the service: Our server was friendly enough but she was not very familiar with the menu. I asked if I could substitute the lettuce in the Market Salad for romaine and she didn't think that was possible. I explained I didn't want field greens and/or big leaves and she assured me those were not used in the salad. She said she thought it was iceberg and it was chopped very fine. With that, I ordered the salad. When it arrived, it was actually bibb lettuce that was left in relatively large pieces. At least it wasn't field greens! In their new location, they have a great patio. If I were a local, I think this could be a great place to hang out and enjoy their crafty cocktails. But since I'm not, I don't think I'll be back to Salt.

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    Brick & Fire Bistro

    4.3
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    My husband and I were on a road trip and staying in Eureka for the night and decided to eat here…read morefor dinner, which also happened to fall on Father's Day. The place was pretty busy at 8pm and we sat outside since we had our pup with us. I ordered 3 oysters as an app. I had just read that Humboldt Bay provided a large percentage of the oysters consumed in CA and NV so figured I should order some since we're so close to the source! I was surprised when I slurped it down and it was warm but they were delicious and the sauce on top was very flavorful. (That was my fault for not reading the description well enough; I'm just accustomed to eating oysters chilled) For entree's, I went with the Polenta Veghie lasagna and my husband ordered the Italian Mac n cheese. Both dishes were very good and very filling. I loved the crust of the polenta and the eggplant and cheese filling was delicious. The staff was very friendly and helpful and I was impressed with the coziness and warmth of the interior. Great spot for dinner, I'm glad I chose this restaurant!

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    4.0
    (460 reviews)
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    Went with a group visiting from out of town and wanted somewhere nice and cozy inside. The…read morerestaurant looked a little busy, most tables were full but the parties were small. Staff overall were great, and our waiter was very professional. The menu looks really good and as the name implies, there's a lot of seafood options for dinner. Someone got the fish and chips which was pricier than other places BUT it came with FOUR pieces instead of the usual three. I did the Snapper Almandine which was so good so amazingly delicious, I would absolutely eat that again. the polenta side tho was probably my favorite of the night, so crispy on the outside and soft and tender inside, flavor was amazing . If they piled high on a dinner plate and served that for 30 I would take it!!! I'll be very curious to try one of the steaks next time and see how it compares with other restaurants in town that I hear recommended often. The only minor issue was trying to get a replacement water glass after we first sat down because of lipstick print on the glass. I hate talking too loud in restaurants so thankfully the hostess noticed us before long. I feel for the kitchen staff, those oils do not wipe off cleanly and I often wonder how it is removed from cloth napkins.

    We were passing through Eureka and the hotel that we stayed at recommended this restaurant. We…read morecalled and made a reservation, which was very easy and walked from our hotel to the restaurant...a few blocks. We were quickly seated and water was brought over and that our server came to take our drink order. They had specialty cocktails, beer, and wine and a full bar. I just wanted a glass of wine, and i did get a glass of wine. However, I would say the choices for by the glass wine was not great. The food however, was excellent! We started with the Dungeness crab cocktail, which was a very nice portion for two. Then we followed with a cup of clam chowder that we shared. We each had a house salad that I thought was delicious. I had vinaigrette on mine and my husband have thousand island on his. He has been on this eternal search for the best thousand island dressing and he swears by this one! We also split tonight, special of Halibut with a white wine, garlic butter sauce, and Shitake mushrooms. It was not only the perfect portion size, but extremely good! We skipped dessert, but moved to the bar for a nightcap where we met a local guy and a few other visitors...it was very fun...everyone was very friendly! If you're passing through and you would like a good dinner, I would suggest this location.

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