Stopped by for dinner. The ambiance was nice. A historical Victorian style building with an interesting history. Locals told me to try the oysters on the half shell. They were out. So I tried oyster shooters instead. Definitely not as good. Ordered a calamari appetizer, it was okay. Tried a cup of clam chowder, it was okay. Had a local "blonde" beer, it was not very good. The entrees took forever to come out. I had the linguine and clams. It was okay. I went to use the restroom, passed by the tiny kitchen with one chef, and understood why it took so long for the food to come out. Other than the historic building, everything else was just mediocre.
Stephanny G.
The service was great. They were very attentive and friendly. The food was okay. We had the ribeye which was cooked perfectly medium well. The clam chowder did not taste home made. The salad was okay. The grilled snapper was under seasoned and the vegetables were very plain steamed vegetables and baked potatoes came with no butter, sour cream or anything. The oysters did taste fresh, we had both raw and grilled and both were delicious.
Heather W.
Nice, quaint family owned restaurant. Very nice people but food lacked flavor and the burger was undercooked when asked for well done. Cook it more and was still pink on inside.
Terri Bonow
The classic cafe has good oysters, seafood, and a variety of eats. The bar has a good variety of drinks. Recommendable for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Waterfront
Sarah T
Nice place. Food is OK and expensive. Wait staff is always great. Get there early because they don't take reservations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combination Plate
Vignesh Js
Wonderful place for a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Clam Strips and Chips, Waterfront
Meloni Jensen
I was visiting from out of town for work. My party of 7 arrived without reservations and Ben was amazing. He quickly accommodated us during a busy dinner time. We had a wonderful meal and loved the environment. Thank you for a great evening!
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Clam Chowder Soup
Olivia M.
Best clam chowder I've ever had! Super friendly bartender named John and right by the waterfront and a lot of cute stores. Also the oysters were very tasty as well!
Samantha M.
My favorite place to eat when visiting family in Eureka. Quaint restaurant in Old Town. Great staff-yummy food. Favorites are the clam strips, chowder, and fish and chips. Don't sleep on the Bloody Marys. You won't be dissapointed.
Such a nice staff! Even though they were not serving breakfast at the time we went, the chef was kind enough to make a scrambled egg for my 1 year old baby. All the food was delicious. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott H.
Don't miss this place. It is the premier restaurant in Eureka California. Five stars all day long and all night too.
Duncan Cheesman
Lunchtime visit in August 2023. Had a classic Reuben, which was well made, generous with the corned beef (in typical US fashion) which was succulent (not dry and flavourless like most other places I tried between San Francisco and Seattle).Service was lovely (personalised as we were obviously tourists) and prompt despite the lunchtime rush. The atmosphere was quaint and cozy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Arad B
So they ran out of English muffins and we switched the Benedict to biscuits instead. Was way better than any Benedict I’ve had, hopefully they put that on the menu…..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Barnes
Go here all the time, food is good, service is good.
Stopped by for dinner. The ambiance was nice. A historical Victorian style building with an interesting history. Locals told me to try the oysters on the half shell. They were out. So I tried oyster shooters instead. Definitely not as good. Ordered a calamari appetizer, it was okay. Tried a cup of clam chowder, it was okay. Had a local "blonde" beer, it was not very good. The entrees took forever to come out. I had the linguine and clams. It was okay. I went to use the restroom, passed by the tiny kitchen with one chef, and understood why it took so long for the food to come out. Other than the historic building, everything else was just mediocre.
The service was great. They were very attentive and friendly. The food was okay. We had the ribeye which was cooked perfectly medium well. The clam chowder did not taste home made. The salad was okay. The grilled snapper was under seasoned and the vegetables were very plain steamed vegetables and baked potatoes came with no butter, sour cream or anything. The oysters did taste fresh, we had both raw and grilled and both were delicious.
Nice, quaint family owned restaurant. Very nice people but food lacked flavor and the burger was undercooked when asked for well done. Cook it more and was still pink on inside.
The classic cafe has good oysters, seafood, and a variety of eats. The bar has a good variety of drinks. Recommendable for everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Waterfront
Nice place. Food is OK and expensive. Wait staff is always great. Get there early because they don't take reservations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combination Plate
Wonderful place for a
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Clam Strips and Chips, Waterfront
I was visiting from out of town for work. My party of 7 arrived without reservations and Ben was amazing. He quickly accommodated us during a busy dinner time. We had a wonderful meal and loved the environment. Thank you for a great evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carrot Cake, Clam Chowder Soup
Great local seafood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Clam Chowder Soup
Best clam chowder I've ever had! Super friendly bartender named John and right by the waterfront and a lot of cute stores. Also the oysters were very tasty as well!
My favorite place to eat when visiting family in Eureka. Quaint restaurant in Old Town. Great staff-yummy food. Favorites are the clam strips, chowder, and fish and chips. Don't sleep on the Bloody Marys. You won't be dissapointed.
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Such a nice staff! Even though they were not serving breakfast at the time we went, the chef was kind enough to make a scrambled egg for my 1 year old baby. All the food was delicious. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don't miss this place. It is the premier restaurant in Eureka California. Five stars all day long and all night too.
Lunchtime visit in August 2023. Had a classic Reuben, which was well made, generous with the corned beef (in typical US fashion) which was succulent (not dry and flavourless like most other places I tried between San Francisco and Seattle).Service was lovely (personalised as we were obviously tourists) and prompt despite the lunchtime rush. The atmosphere was quaint and cozy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
So they ran out of English muffins and we switched the Benedict to biscuits instead. Was way better than any Benedict I’ve had, hopefully they put that on the menu…..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Go here all the time, food is good, service is good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4