Must-see restaurants in North Coast & Redwoods

  • Park Place

    Along Highway 101

    Simple but right on the waterfront, come to this bright and completely unpretentious eatery for basics like pasta, burgers and pizza made from sustainable…

  • Eggheads

    Coastal Highway 1

    Enjoy the Wizard of Oz theme as you tuck into one of 50 varieties of omelet, crepe or burrito, some with local Dungeness crab. Predictably enough, there's…

  • Queenie’s Roadhouse Cafe

    Coastal Highway 1

    Everyone swears by this excellent, retro-chic classic diner for a creative range of breakfast (try the wild-rice waffles) and lunch treats, including a…

  • Elk Store

    Coastal Highway 1

    Make a stop here for gourmet foods, gifts, Mendocino County wines and a great deli menu with build-your-own sandwiches, burritos, bagels and wraps, and an…

  • Lauren’s

    Along Highway 101

    Locals pack Lauren’s for eclectic homemade cookin’ and a good wine list. Musicians sometimes jam on the stage by the front window, plus there are weekly…

  • Ardella’s Downtown Diner

    Along Highway 101

    For quick eats, this place is tops for breakfast – and is the place for gossip. Prices are great, portions are big and fresh, and there's an infectious,…

  • Farmers Market

    Coastal Highway 1

    Excellent farmers market with lots of variety of produce and almost exclusively organic. Also has plants, baked goodies and a convivial welcoming…

  • Farmers Market

    Along Highway 101

    An excellent farmers market selling delicious locally produced organic produce, as well as honey, preserves, fresh flowers, cheese and baked goodies.

  • Ramone’s Bakery & Cafe

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Come here for delicious cakes, tarts, pies and pastries, as well as baguette sandwiches and salads; there are four other branches in the area.

  • Enoteca

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Is cutesy-divey a design aesthetic? If so, these gals nailed it! Stop in for salads, pasta, sandwiches or jazz on Friday nights.

  • Sky's at the Cove

    North Coast & Redwoods

    At the Oceanfront Inn, it pairs American breakfasts and Thai dinners with sweeping sea views.

  • Harvest Market

    Coastal Highway 1

    One of the best grocery stores in town with a wide selection of organic produce available and conveniently long opening hours.

  • Farmers Market

    Coastal Highway 1

    Good farmers market held during the summer months with plenty of fresh produce for sale, plus a juice bar and baked goodies.

  • Anchor Bay Village Market

    Coastal Highway 1

    This grocery store specializes in organic produce and products, with a superb range including baked goods and deli items.

  • Farmers Market

    North Coast & Redwoods

    A popular farmers market held during the summer months which is terrific for fresh produce, as well as local cheese.

  • Japhy’s Soup & Noodles

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Big salads, tasty coconut curry, cold noodle salads with a vast choice of sauces and homemade soups – and cheap!

  • Wildberries Marketplace

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Wildberries Marketplace is Arcata's best grocery, with natural foods, a good deli, a bakery and a juice bar.

  • Don’s Donuts

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Tasty Southeast Asian sandwiches, apple fritters, cinnamon rolls and donuts – even at 3am.

  • Ukiah Farmers Market

    Along Highway 101

    The market offers farm-fresh produce, crafts and entertainment.

  • Stars Hamburgers

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Uses grass-fed beef to make fantastic burgers.

  • Black Point Grill

    Coastal Highway 1

    Grab a window table at sunset to enjoy the ocean views. The cuisine here is varied, ranging from French onion soup to pasta dishes with a touch of…

  • Seascape

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Go to this old-school, diner-type place for a panoramic view of the sea more than the food (avoid the clam chowder, it tastes suspiciously canned...)…

  • Birds Cafe

    Coastal Highway 1

    The menu consists of just a few things – usually fish tacos, fish 'n' chips, chowder and a few salads. Barbecued oysters are available seasonally. Order…

  • Patterson's Pub

    Coastal Highway 1

    If you pull into town late and hungry, you’ll thank your lucky stars for this place; it serves quality pub grub – fish and chips, burgers, dinner salads…

  • Poppa Joe’s

    North Coast & Redwoods

    You can’t beat the atmosphere at this diner; a former pharmacy dating back to 1870. Trophy heads hang from the wall, the floors slant at a precarious…

  • Cowlick's Handmade Ice Cream

    Coastal Highway 1

    Just great ice cream in fun flavors, from classics such as mocha almond fudge to the very unusual, such as ginger, chai or candy cap mushroom (tastes like…

  • Flow

    Coastal Highway 1

    This very busy place has the best views of the ocean in town from its 2nd-story perch, though the service can be abysmal. Brunch is a specialty as are…

  • Chimney Tree

    North Coast & Redwoods

    If you’re just passing through and want something quick, come here. It raises its own grass-fed beef. Alas, the fries are frozen, but the burgers are…