Humboldt Bay Provisions

Stopping in Hereford a late lunch was absolutely amazing. The oysters are top notch and I gobbled them down quickly. The guys working were full of fascinating information. I also left with a bottle of local win I’m just dying to try out. I recommend stopping in here!

Two dozen locally grown oysters with a choice of 8+ different sauces for <$30. Large indoor seating area, tables outside as well. Our only disappointment was missing out on our favorite cider because it was on the menu but not on tap.

Oyster bar is superb, the goat cheese is so tasty... the different sauces complement the oysters raw or broiled... this was an incredible experience....

We had an amazing time. The waiters were knowledgeable and friendly. It was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long long time. We will definitely come back everytime were in town.

Best oysters! Normally we're not big fans of Pacific oysters but this place serves the best we've ever had. My wife and I had 2 dozens on half shell and 1/2 dozen broiled (not overcooked) in butter sauce that was very tasty. There are a variety of sauces and we tried 4 different ones. All good! Matthew was very friendly and welcoming. He was very helpful with our choices and wine selection. (Also he harvests oysters himself so they are that fresh!) Too bad we live 4+ hours away otherwise we'll be going there weekly.

The service was good, the fresh oysters were good. The order was not taken correctly, my wife does not eat pork so she ordered grilled oysters without the pork. When her dinner was served it had pork and they replaced it with some other order of fried oysters and it was not very good at all. Not to mention they didn't tell us that they switched the order.

Down to earth, and extremely welcoming. Their oysters are so locally sourced that they harvest 'em out of the Bay themselves! Fantastic wine and beer selection and even some very tasty kombucha - which is saying something, I usually hate the stuff. The oysters are a delight - when their boat is working, they have some lovely mild and sweet ones, and when they don't, they source some great local ones anyway. Don't sleep on the plum sauce.

It's such a great place. The building the food and the staff all make this a must go visit in Humboldt co. Oyster farm direct to table... local ciders and beers/wine.

Best oysters! Normally we're not big fans of Pacific oysters but this place serves the best we've ever had. My wife and I had 2 dozens on half shell and 1/2 dozen broiled in butter sauce that was very tasty. There are a variety of sauces and we tried 4 different ones. All good! Matthew was very friendly and welcoming. He was very helpful with our choices and wine selection. (Also he harvests oysters himself so they are that fresh!) Too bad we live 4+ hours away otherwise we'll be going there weekly.

This welcoming and warm place serves up local brews, local wines, fresh oysters, and locally sourced charcuterie boards. It has vault ceilings and wood floors. The service here was super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. This place had the freshest oysters served a variety of ways with a variety of sauces. Yum! The charcuterie board with local cheeses was incredible and one of the best boards we ever had. We added green apples and dry salami. Wow! The local fumage blanc and Humboldt fog were delicious! We loved all the beer, wine and eats we tried. In eureka, this is a must try place for oyster lovers or charcuterie board lovers.

My wife and I went for our first time on the 18th of October. The oysters were delicious. Both raw and broiled with a dab of pesto. Enjoyed the sharp cheddar cheese plate and crackers. Nice selection of ciders. Love the architecture and ambiance. The guys who work there are super nice to talk to. Look forward to coming back soon.

The restaurant was one of the few open on Sunday afternoon after 3 p.m. We initially looked for an open restaurant at nearby McKinleyville and Arcata but found nothing. We drove to the historical Eureka and walked down to the Humboldt Bay where we found two oyster serving restaurants open on Sunday afternoon! This place had really great Yelp reviews and high ratings so we tried out. First of all the restaurant had a long wooden canoe style boat parked outside for the aesthetics. The corner spot for the restaurant in the beautiful section of downtown with several large windows, high ceiling and open concept makes the vibe rich with oceanic vastness. The east wall was adorned with local wine bottles and touristic gift items and south wall was adorned with three large posters, one of which tells about the owner of the place. The restaurant has multiple high wooden tables and few low ones with lower chairs comfortable to sit and have raw oysters at your chest high level! The center piece is a huge bar with high chairs to sit and watch a tiny open kitchen where two young dudes were busily making the absolutely best oysters with unique blends of exceptional sauces made with local ingredients borrowed from other restaurants nearby. I tried raw oysters with habanero sauce and plain horseradish that was hot, biting as it should. The oysters were perfectly served with absolutely intoxicating flavors that was fresh, memorable and full of juice that can only come from expert shucking techniques to preserve everything. The dozen grilled oysters with four distinct sauces recommended by the bartender/chef/cook/server were simply awesome. The beer was served chilled in large cold pint glass and chips with salsa and dates wrapped in prosciutto wrapped pitted sweet dates were good. Overall five solid stars for locally produced farm to table offerings but mostly the one of the best locally procured natural oysters with simply the best taste with unique original sauces make this restaurant a must Mukbang's favorite! I give Five Stars and my Mukbang rating of big two thumbs ! To my few Mukbang friends: Do not hesitate, drive down here fast because you never had oysters this great!

We were looking for fresh oysters and we were so lucky we found this place. Didnt catch the name of the bartender but he had long semi curly hair and was the bomb! We are from out of the town and he was so full of tips for the area and just all around a great dude with good vibes. the gentleman who prepared the oysters was so good. He knew how to prepare them. They both were amazing!! They both made us feel so welcomed . Highly recommend for the service and food!

The service here was great and attentive. The oysters were fresh, briney and meaty! We tried the traditional mignonette, plum mignonette, aguachile, and cocktail sauce for the raw oysters. I highly suggest the aguachile! So fresh, citrusy and a bit of spice. The broiled selections we left up to our waiter to choose. He gave us butter, Larrupin, jerk, Humboldt hot sauce and ginger wasabi. The ginger wasabi and laruppin were the best of these with the traditional butter a close third. It was a chill environment with great big windows to people watch, great beer and wine selection and great tunes. Great stop if you are in eureka and craving some fresh oysters. They also have a selection of charcuterie items and a "build your own option". We missed out on it since we had reservations for dinner in a couple of hours and didn't want to fill up but the options sounded amazing! It would be great date spot as it was relaxed and open and airy.

What a great find while I was exploring the Redwoods parks! These oysters are as fresh as they can get with them being brought in straight from the harbor within walking distance. In fact, the restaurant owner himself is the one bringing these goodies in as one of the staffs shared as we chatted. Only tried the oysters here -- raw and broiled -- and both were delicious! We did the chef's choice for raw to get a taste of various flavors (gave them the ok for spicy) and they were great! The 3 we tried; Habanero Jelly, Spinach & Cucumber Mignonette, and Humboldt Hot Sauce. And because we love pesto, we went for half a dozen of the Pesto Broiled Oysters and they were so good. If you also purchase a drink, they'll give you a free oyster if your choice as well! A great deal if you ask me. These oysters were also great value ($14-16 per half dozen)! And they have Happy Hour deals on Tues and Thurs. All in all, lovely spot with very down to earth servers where we got to learn more about the restaurant and also ask for other spots to try out in the area (in which we went and it was indeed delicious). Lots of seating with a woodsy interior made the space feel cozy as the sunset lighting peeked through the windows. Would definitely recommend people try out this spot if you're in the area!

Pleasant, intimate atmosphere with quality food and wine plus an expansive bay view - made for a memorable evening.

This place is such a great find! The guy at the counter was so helpful in explaining the menu. They had no oysters due to the weather, so I built a custom charcuterie board and it was delicious and great portion! They had a deal on wine and beer on Tuesdays, so I got a delicious glass of wine for only $10. Great vibe, great location, I will definitely be back next time I visit the area!

How could you not love this place? Locally-sourced Bucksport oysters, a fine beer and wine list, fine cheese and charcuterie plates and wonderful servers.

Again wonderful, loved the new spice flavors! Oh and try the Hummus it's not made there but at our local co-op! They are always nice and friendly. Love sitting in the huge windows in the sun watch all the people go by

Fresh local oysters!!! Nice restaurant at the old town Eureka! Would recommend it to anyone coming to town. Happy Hour Tuesday was a nice surprise!

I have been here a few times and have always had excellent service with Amethy (spelling of their name?) We came in on a Sunday and the wait staff was very inexperienced in so many ways ~ the guy shucking oysters wearing the protective gloves was also clearing dirty drink ware, putting his palm over the cup... meaning getting mouth germs on the protective gloves and then shucking. I was appalled. The oysters also were hacked , shards of shells in the oysters. Oysters are always fresh and top notch, hence the 3 stars. The young girl running the front counter was nice but no real connection to the people coming in and out of the restaurant.

Was passing through eureka for a roadtrip and we were craving oysters. These were top notch oysters: very fresh, sweet, and clean tasting. There was only 1 type of oyster but there are a number of sauces that you can choose from for the order. Typically 1 for each order. The habanero was my favorite; it was slightly sweet with a light undertone of spice. Something very doable for those with a lower spice tolerance. Super cool, chill environment. Seems to have college kids come here to hang out. They also have charcuterie which is a very sharable add to the restaurant.

This is definitely must try fresh oyster place. It's fresh, grown in the bay just few blocks away. It's meaty, tasty, and juicy. And price is unbearable with great service by nice happy people.

Very delicious oysters! Fresh with great sides. Definitely recommend if you want the best in town.

Young out with the coolest bartenders/waitstaff as they helped picked all my flavors for the oysters. Nailed them just like their attitudes. Go check them out. No one got sick and had a great time.

Service was friend and host told us about all the oyster and charcuterie options! Ambiance was in a historical building and fun to hang. Oysters were fresh and tasty. This is definitely a great local hang out spot.

We visited as a group of 10 without reservations during graduation weekend. We were pleasantly surprised to find the place able to accommodate our group. They have great space with large tables, smaller tables, outdoor seating, and bar seating. The menu is focused on oysters and charcuterie boards. This was great for our group because everyone was able to share and enjoy a little bit of everything. They have a nice wine and beer/cider menu. Staff were very friendly and helpful and made our visit very enjoyable. Great place to visit if you're in town.

Stopped by with my parents today and I'm delighted we did. The oysters were SO tasty. The mignonettes were unique and all delicious. I don't drink, but HBP offered a really lovely kombucha that my mom and I both enjoyed. The space is stunning too! The reason I'm writing this review tho is the service: my mom is hearing impaired and her hearing aids weren't working when we came in. I mentioned it when one of the gentlemen working came to deliver our oysters and he was a total pro, looking straight at my mom and speaking clearly and loudly when he explained the mignonettes in our order, so she understood him perfectly. He made it out to be no big deal, but it was really appreciated. We were visiting out from out of town but we will definitely come back any time we're here.

Cute place for oysters and cheese platter. Oysters were delicious. Beer and wine are available. The wine was not delicious, all localish. My husband was happy with his beer selection.

The building is beautiful with huge doors and windows. You order and then choose your seat and there was no wait to order. We just wanted to have a glass of wine and watch the rainy day go by. They do have some food options with an emphasis on the oysters. The wine was local at a price point of $15/glass we found it to be expensive and not amazing enough to want to have again. Would probably go back for a beer and more window watching when we are in town again.

This place was great!! AWESOME clam chowder! Ordering oysters by region. Great service. Would definitely recommend and would return!

We went to taste the fresh oysters. The atmosphere is good. The oyster guy makes the fresh oysters at the bar. You can choose from a variety of sauces, however you can only choose two sauces for a dozen. The Humboldt hot sauce was not good. The oysters were ok. We wanted to buy a pint glass to take home and they charged us for a coffee mug, which was way overpriced. The oyster bar is in a really cool old building.

The oysters were fresh and the sauces were amazing! The staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the food! Super fun place!

This place is insanely good. The wonderful service from Lucy and Patrick was over the top. The food is local and should be a must stop when traveling down the coast. The broiled oysters with pesto...just wow. We made our on board of goat cheese, jam, smoked salmon and everything was on point. The local Malbec is a must. Seriously go here asap.

We stopped in for a snack on a recent road trip with my in-laws. I don't eat oysters, but hubby loves them. We ordered some oysters, smoked salmon, chips and salsa, and a cheese plate. The oysters and salmon were a big hit! I don't care for seafood, so I stuck to the chips, salsa, and cheese. They were good! LOL! It's a cute place and the owner/staff are so sweet and friendly.

Excellent local oysters in an otherwise very quiet town! They offer a variety of sauces, charchuterie, and drinks to accompany your oysters. I was surprised by how casual the interior was because typically I think of oysters as a more upscale type of food. They also sell cypress grove cheeses (e.g. humboldt fog) here.

Fantastic all around. We got there right when the place opened. The server was super attentive and informative. Oysters and cheeses were great. Wine was affordable. Would return

We got a dozen oysters with their recommended hot sauces, wine, and the cheese board, all delicious! Atmosphere is lovely after a long day at the beach and a great location to walk around and look at shops after.

After a long day of travel heading north, this was a surreptitious stop. The waiter was extremely helpful without being pushy. We enjoyed the local wines and charcuterie, all very reasonably priced. The oysters were honestly the best we've had in CA, even after fine dining in San Diego. You can taste the freshness!

The ambiance was charming... we felt like we were back in time in such a beautiful building. The service was great. Everyone was attentive. And the food was delicious and also big portions. Will definitely be going back

What a great little find. The ambience in the restaurant is perfect for an oyster house. If you want anything besides oysters, go somewhere else... This is the place to go for fresh solid medium lightly briny oysters. Service was fantastic. Prices were exactly how they should be. Highly recommend.

About as fresh as oysters could get! Tasty to, flavor rich and pleasing. Great service with nice people to chat with. Plenty of room for larger parties with a classic pleasant atmosphere.

Yum! We really enjoyed our meal here. I very cute in a beautiful old building. We arrived at 5 so it wasn't busy and service was excellent. Had chefs choice raw and cooked 6 each, then ordered another 6 cooked they were so good. We really liked the build your own charcuterie. Everything was good and it was great to just get the things you like.

Great atmosphere. Everything was ok but I was expecting a better presentation for the price. It was kind of like a Costco demo platter and not very exciting. They were generous with the crackers, stingy with the jam, subbed out one of the cheese offerings without mentioning, boring almonds and olives. We had the smoked albacore and it was very tasty but a little on the dry side.

Came up to Humboldt and had to try some oyster someone told us about this place and my boyfriend was the one to try them. He said they were really good I am not a big oyster person but I did have some of the chocolate. The atmosphere and the place was very aesthetically pleasing and welcoming.

The setting is lovely and the oysters are good. I love that the menu is all locally sourced food and beer and wine. There's just a little bit lacking. It is quite pricey and it's only good as a place for appetizers. I would have enjoyed staying longer, having a proper meal, and maybe purchasing a bottle of wine, but there wasn't enough to keep me here. This may seem like I'm nitpicking here, but the crackers with the charcuterie should be if a better quality. The meat and cheese are high quality and the crackers are something you would get at Smart and Final. Not worthy of the rest of the plate.

$10 for 4 raw oysters - so good and fresh! Ambiance indoor is great too. Highly recommend.

Excellent food, got 6 broiled oysters with the dill sauce and smoked salmon w/cherry hard cider. Service was great. Inside very casual. Very comfortable.

Best local spot for fresh or broiled oysters at the best price! Bring a friend or the whole fam. Great service to top it off. You won't be disappointed.

Quaint place with a beautiful atmosphere. Nice and relaxing. The oysters were delicious and definitely go with the chef's choice of sauces if you're not sure what flavors you like.

The owners are terrific to work with in organizing events, the oysters are well prepared, and the ambience is industrial/ business. kombucha on tap!

Raw and baked oysters and customized charcuterie boards. So good! My kids are a little adventurous with their food so it was kid friendly. They have cards which occupied our time while waiting for food. Service was friendly and helpful. Would be great meeting place for drinks and hanging out with friends.

Oh my gosh. The pesto roasted oysters were amazing, as were every other recommendation from Lucy. She has a discerning pallet so make sure you hit up Humboldt Provisions and get other restaurant recommendations for Eureka and Arcata. She is spot on!!!

I love this oyster bar...I love the kumamoto oysters, small and fresh as can be. Not much of a fan of the big belly Bucksport oysters. Other than that, fun I can't say anything disparaging about this lovely oyster bar. I love Two Buck Tuesdays.

Hate writing bad reviews but after receiving a sarcastic "no apology" from the establishment after my answer to a Square survey wherein I let them know that some of the raw oysters were gritty + made me sick so had to vomit later because of it ... well I kind of have to. First 80% of their answer was questions trying to let themselves off the hook. Last, what kind of narcissist ends with the story of how they "ate some bad oysters in Acapulco one time was down for three days." Real apologies don't avoid responsibility or prattle on about how they got sick from the same thing. They involve one or two sentences max and a partial refund.

Oysters here are real fresh and tasty 5 outta 5. That is... if you stay away from the broiled oysters. Raw Oyster platter is EXCELLENT, clean, fresh and sand free. Taste is naturally briny and has that natural oceanic sweetness to it. Frickin' delicious! The sauces pair well very well and I really dig the ponzu. No complaints here. The Broiled Oyster platter on the other hand is kind of gimmicky and not very pleasant to be honest. They had a few sauces, BBQ?, Dijon honey mustard, pesto and a few others. Broiled Oyster plate kind of turned me off because it reminded me of a backyard BBQ with hotdogs and pesto turkey sandwiches. Not what I was expecting nor looking for. Come in for the GREAT Raw oysters and ditch the broiled variety. You'll be fine.

Humboldt Bay Provisions is a very cool spot in downtown Eureka where you can grab some great appetizers and a drink, or two! We planned a trip up North, and recently stayed in Eureka to take in some new California vibes. We bookmarked some places in Eureka, and were excited about getting some oysters here. First off, I'll say that the restaurant is beautiful! The old building has very high ceilings, nice old hardwood floors, and a very good vibes! Let me breakdown the rating into three categories, and provide some observations to give context. The decor is a 5/5, the service was a 4.5/5, but the food was a 3/5 IMO, but the overall 3 star rating really is because of our liking of the oysters. The menu is limited, definitely geared towards you ordering some oysters in both cold and hot presentation. They offer cheese plates, sausage and cheese, and other small things as well. We however came for the oysters. We ordered a dozen oysters that were broiled with different toppings like pesto, curry, and spiced butter. The warm offerings were overall good, the curry flavor was delicious! I think the fragments are one of the things that we didn't like. We understand that shell fragments do appear while shucking, but this place was not busy enough for them to not take the time to clean them up better. The cold oysters were worse mainly because they had more fragments than the warm ones, but they were actually not cold at all. They were lukewarm, and not chilled or offered with any cold mignonette like most places. We recently visited Seattle, and the oyster presentation and chilled oysters were like night and day. The people were nice, the vibes are great, but I suggest they take the extra minute to clean the oysters up especially when they are not packed compared to places that give you a better product with more customers!