North Coast & Redwoods
This place may resemble a run of the mill diner but the organic ingredients, cook to order ethos and menu of local favorite dishes guarantees a steady…
Must-see restaurants in North Coast & Redwoods
Coastal Highway 1
A real-deal Italian restaurant with no-fail traditional dishes, plus a few with a Californian tweak, such as butternut-squash lasagne and artichoke…
Along Highway 101
Look beyond the surroundings (this place is attached to a gas station) and instead concentrate on the quality of burgers, with some 17 varieties,…
North Coast & Redwoods
On the Samoa Peninsula, the popular Samoa Cookhouse is the dining hall of an 1893 lumber camp. Hikers, hippies and lumberjacks get stuffed while sharing…
Coastal Highway 1
There is no Sicilian-style simplicity to these pizzas, they are pure Californian with piled-high organic ingredients such as cremini mushrooms, Canadian…
Coastal Highway 1
Given its position, overlooking the docks, you would expect this to be a swanky oysters-and-champagne sort of place. Far from it. The decor is stuck in…
Along Highway 101
Opposite the Boonville Hotel, this superb deli is good to stock up for picnics, offering gourmet sandwiches on homemade bread, thin-crust pizzas and…
Along Highway 101
This unassuming restaurant in the south of town transports you from the vineyards of Ukiah to the foothills of the Himalaya with its dark wood paneling,…
Coastal Highway 1
Tucked into the corner of a strip of shops with a seaview terrace, the overstuffed sandwiches are good value here. Be sure to leave room for a slice of…
North Coast & Redwoods
Grab a pew by the large picture window overlooking the birds, the boats and Humboldt Bay. The seafood menu here includes all the classics, like steamer…
Coastal Highway 1
Ravens brings haute-contemporary concepts to a completely vegetarian and vegan menu. Produce comes from the idyllic organic gardens of the Stanford Inn &…
Along Highway 101
The sugo (sauce) is pure Sicilian, the pesto is rich with basil and pine nuts, the olive oil is extra virgin and the pizza crust is crisp and thin. There…
North Coast & Redwoods
Mixing 'traditional Jewish food with the taste of Mexico.' Get all kinds of creative spreads and toppings on fresh bagels with varieties ranging from…
Along Highway 101
Boonville’s fantastic sweets shop serves the innovative flavors of Three Twins Ice Cream, whose delightful choices include Lemon Cookie and Strawberry Je…
North Coast & Redwoods
Exuding a cozy bistro-style ambience with red-and-white checkered tablecloths and jaunty murals, this perennially popular restaurant serves natural,…
North Coast & Redwoods
Renowned as the best sushi in Humboldt County, dine in a tiny, packed room, where conversation with the neighboring table is inevitable. A menu of sushi…
North Coast & Redwoods
Hiding near the entrance to town by an industrial building, this hole-in-the-wall turns out a juicy jalapeño double cheeseburger that ranks easily as the…
North Coast & Redwoods
This popular family-owned cafe is in a spacious location across from the harbor. It's got a bit of everything – all pretty good – from soups and…
North Coast & Redwoods
Enjoy fabulous sunset views over a picture-perfect beach while supping on the likes of oysters on the half-shell, Pacific wild king salmon or spice-rubbed…
Princess Seafood Market & Deli
Coastal Highway 1
Sit at picnic tables by the docks and chow down on sustainably-caught ocean-to-table delicacies, including Dungeness crab cakes, fish tacos and oysters on…
North Coast Ocean Sports & Grill
North Coast & Redwoods
A young, informal vibe, a no-frills sound menu of seafood, burgers and salads and exceptional ice cream mean this place is always packed out, especially…
North Coast & Redwoods
Across from the Chevron, this fun little arty joint makes good food fast, using mostly organic ingredients – try the creative soups, fish and chips with…
Along Highway 101
A friendly, old-style diner with plenty of character, starting with the checkered ketchup-and-mustard linoleum floors. The chalkboard menu lists great…
Along Highway 101
People tend to get a bit flushed when talking about the sandwiches at the Loose Caboose, which gets jammed at lunch. The Reuben and Sante Fe chicken…
Coastal Highway 1
The deli at this fully stocked organic co-op makes excellent to-go veg and gluten-free options, including sandwiches, with ingredients generally sourced…
North Coast & Redwoods
Garberville’s beloved cafe serves organic omelets, veggie scrambles and buckwheat pancakes with real maple syrup in a cozy room. Lunch brings crunchy…
North Coast & Redwoods
Occupying an ace position on the corner of this central square, the patisserie here serves sumptuous cakes, breakfasts are delish and the lunch salads,…
Along Highway 101
The best baked goodies in Clear Lake, especially the giant decadent muffins and gooey cinnamon rolls. Also makes sandwiches to order and serves savory…
Coastal Highway 1
Here's where locals and tourists mingle in an unpretentious, noisy and cozy cafe setting. Get bakery goods and fair-trade coffee for breakfast and comfort…
Coastal Highway 1
Fort Bragg's best cafe is in the middle of the historic downtown, with high ceilings and lots of atmosphere. The menu gets raves for the Belgian waffles,…
Coastal Highway 1
Though dishes like ceviche and seafood polenta demonstrate that they take the food as seriously as the bevvies, it’s the burgers and garlic fries that…
North Coast & Redwoods
At the southern, quieter end of town backed by lofty trees, this cozy spot has a cottage feel with its warm wood paneling and lacy curtains. Enjoy freshly…
North Coast & Redwoods
Housed in one of Eureka's Old Town Victorian buildings across from the bay; this is a local favorite for enjoying baskets of steamed clams, fish and chips…
Along Highway 101
This classic American diner serves hearty breakfasts and homemade pie (the summer selection of peach-blueberry pie is dreamy). For a more exciting…
North Coast & Redwoods
This 2nd-story eatery overlooks Main St and serves ambitious dishes that may have minted the California-Cajun style. Start with fried oysters before…
Coastal Highway 1
Watch the water pound the rocks and the sun set out of the Mendocino hubbub (8 miles south) at this friendly Cal-Med bistro. Try the cassoulet or the…
Coastal Highway 1
Unwind in style at this picture-perfect restaurant, perched on a cliff overlooking the river’s mouth and a grand sweep of the Pacific Ocean. It serves…
North Coast & Redwoods
A classy Mexican spot with art-filled walls and sultry Latin music to set the mood. The elevated cuisine (think spicy-sweet mole and tangy shrimp ceviche)…
Along Highway 101
Appropriately named, this place has an authentic ye olde pub atmosphere with its exposed brick walls and wood-paneled bar. Pub grub includes surf-and-turf…
Jyun Kang Vegetarian Restaurant
Along Highway 101
Vegetarians (and vegans) will be swooning over the superb Asian-influenced dishes at this lunchtime restaurant located at the site of the City of Ten…
