Restaurant 301
Restaurant · Eureka ·

Restaurant 301

Restaurant · Eureka ·

Garden-to-table philosophy, tasting menus, romantic Victorian setting

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301 L St, Eureka, CA 95501 Get directions

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301 L St, Eureka, CA 95501 Get directions

+1 707 444 8062
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Oct 26, 2025

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Julia G.

Google
Wow. Where do I begin… Diana is a phenomenal presence, waitress and bartender. The food was perfection in every way. The tasting menu with set options made it easy to choose. And between all of the options, I didn’t find a single item that wasn’t delectable. Hanger steak, soup, crème brûlée, chicken cacciatore. Everything was amazing. A quite unique vibe with caring and intentional service.

Gabby F.

Google
The absolute best roasted chicken I have had in my life. We ate there several weeks ago and I haven’t stopped thinking about our meal. Dinner and breakfast were absolutely fantastic! My partner got the gnocchi and it was also to die for!

Kelly B

Google
I was really looking forward to our dinner reservation, but unfortunately, I was a little disappointed. Overall, it was a fine dining experience. However, the restaurant was out of several menu items. The waitress seemed a little disorganized. She came to our table several times before asking what we wanted to eat or drink. It was also a little strange to look down as I was about to eat my next bite and see a stranger's arm reaching over the plate I was eating from to drop off utensils. A couple other disappointing aspects of our dinner was the fresh bread and charcuterie board. The bread was very tasteless and not enjoyable. And our charcuterie board It did not resemble a charcuterie board, but more like a kids' snack plate with soggy olives, sliced pickles, a lot of grapes, six blueberries, deli-sliced ham, cheese, and toasted bread-like crackers. On the positive side, our main course was very tasty and came out hot. Also, the dessert was pleasant and appeared to be made with real ingredients.

Brian H.

Google
What looked like a charming restaurant was unfortunately disappointing. To start with, the bread was dry and tasteless. The gnocchi, which my partner was looking forward to, was overcooked and resembled glue, making it impossible to eat. The sauce on top was separated and full of fat, making it unpalatable. The filet mignon was not cooked properly and lacked a proper sear. The lardon on top was soggy and not the right texture. The risotto was not cooked well, and the rice was gummy, a massive disappointment as I love risotto. To make matters worse, my drink, an Old fashioned, had too much bitters, and the cherry tasted spoiled, so I had to spit it out. Overall, it was not a great experience, and I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Lena T.

Google
Great place. Clean. Friendly staff. Loved how the oysters were served. The rocks are a great touch. No puddle. No mess while you eat.

Lynne Z.

Google
The bar is amazing, excellent service, fantastic selection. Only had a few snacks, but both were really great. The staff was gracious enough to wrangle us some food even though the kitchen was closing. Can't wait to come back again!

adriane

Google
Most awesome friendly bar I've ever been to. Taylor is a phenomenal & super bartender, no comparison anywhere I've been. Worth a visit to enjoy her hospitality!!

Derek

Google
Always a wonderful place for dinner / date night. Menu has plenty of great options and presentation is suburb.
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Carolina R.

Yelp
I highly recommend this place! The food and drinks were amazing! The service was excellent! Ambiance fantastic vibes.
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Vettguy T.

Yelp
After eating the fixed menu the other night we came away unimpressed. The scallops were salt bombs and chicken marsala was average. At $70+ we expected much better.

Donald Z.

Yelp
It was ok. Not nearly as good as touted by others. There were only 4 customers when I was there, 2 tables with 2 at each and service was painfully slow.
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Curtis H.

Yelp
I hate giving bad reviews and only do so when I feel a situation needs to be considered before booking a reservation. We were staying at Carterhouse so it was a no brainer to spend out anniversary at 301. We came down to the lobby for a pre dinner cocktail and the bar was having problems as the bartender called in sick. We were seated in the lobby and the drink order was taken, as we had arrived 30 minuted in advance of out reservation we thought we would have plenty of time to enjoy the fireplace and a cocktail. Unfortunately the drinks took 20 minutes, by this time the lady in the restaurant was noticeably frustrated as we were not hurrying in and she brought us the menu's to order from the couch... We did as it was now 8:05 and our reservations were at 8:00. I asked to see the wine list and was advised to order several wines as many were out of stock (Wine Spectator Awarded List?), which we did. After 7 attempts they finally found 1 bottle, but during the selection process they started service which I declined and sent the first course back as I preferred to have wine with the meal, not after.. The meal itself was good, but the second deserts were ready we were offered seating back out in the lobby by the fire, which we accepted as we were the only people in the restaurant and the server obviously wanted us out so they could close. We sat down by the fire and were approached by another patron accusing us of moving her drink and desert to another table so we could sit next to the fireplace. I explained that we were seated by the server and we did not move her things. Uncomfortable to say the least. Overall we were rushed through every aspect of our dinner and put in an uncomfortable situation as we were given the Bums Rush. Dinner with wine and drinks was over $300 for two. Vetting your wine list, being honest with Wine Spectator and when you say you are open until 9:30, don't rush me. Michelin prices with Chili's service, a no go for me! Food 3 stars, service 1 star.

Paula J.

Yelp
Food is pretty good, especially the appetizers. It's a fixed tasting menu with just a couple of choices per course with the exception of the appetizers already being chosen for you. Our waitress was very gracious. Atmosphere is nice, especially lobby/ waiting area.
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Scott H.

Yelp
100% the best place in Humboldt for both locals and travelers. Great food and 5x stars all day long....Don't miss Ian the Amazing Bartender!

Ashley H.

Yelp
A gem! The tasting menu was absolutely delicious tonight. Funny, my daughter had the house made pasta with butter and didn't finish so I gave it to my husband and he was in love. It was phenomenal! The staff at Carter is amazing, friendly and efficient. Had an awesome bottle of wine and their wine cellar is envious. We are staying in a Victorian cottage which is so fun and this has been a real blast! Cudos to Tony who made me feel like long time friends! A million percent recommend this awesome experience.

Vickie H.

Yelp
Best meal I've had in a long time. Salmon, sweet potato puree, Brussel sprouts, a lovely piquant sauce. There was also a great jazz guitarist. I had martini and a Manhattan, both generous and excellent. Service was great too. Id go back to eureka just to eat here again!​

Moni D.

Yelp
The truffle fries are a meal in themselves. I was staying at the attached hotel. There were locals coming the bar and restaurant and were obviously regulars - which tells me it's good! As a B&B guest the breakfast was amazing! Very well cooked. Small menu - not a huge offering so they do what they do really well.
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Kristen K.

Yelp
Good service. Very clean establishment. Food was okay. My catch of the day was overcooked. Only one server on a Friday night and he did a great job.
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Carla Y.

Yelp
Great food great service. We loved our meal. The drinks Bees Knees and Fruity Mule were so delish. All the food was tasty with extra points for the best crispy tasty fries. We had brisket sliders, bacon cheeseburger, and chicken pot pie. It all was on point.

Julie F.

Yelp
For starters, this is the best bar around. Happy Hour is quite amazing but the bartender, Ian, is better than a five star film. Great fun. Good place for conversation. Easy to meet friends and people from all over the country and world. I always have the deviled eggs. Not kidding. Manhattan and eggs for a balanced meal. Ate in the dining room surrounded by the best of North Coast art. Highly recommended. And, I am very picky.

Janna F.

Yelp
Amazing Cesar salad, will go back just for that! My husband got the NY steak special and I got their salmon dish. Both his steak and my salmon were slightly overcooked and dry, but still good flavor.
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Anya J.

Yelp
Upscale eureka restaurant not quite Michelin star grade. Could be more customer friendly and have better trained staff.
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Josh R.

Yelp
I'm tempted to give this place one star to keep it from getting too crowded. But in the interests of honesty and rewarding the deserving, this was an excellent dinner from top to bottom. The drinks were great, the food was great, the ambience was great, and the staff was great.

Chris F.

Yelp
Happily Restaurant 301 is back. We've been going here for the past 15 when traveling the NorCal coast, and while they are not yet back to a full menu, the food quality and service are back to there usual great levels. Definitely worth a stop for dinner, and drinks at the hotel bar. To add if you are staying at the hotel, the included, fix prix breakfast is great too.
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Robert H.

Yelp
We have dined here several times over the years and all previous experiences have been worthy of 5 stars. But, we must have caught them on a bad night on our most recent meal. There were several minor issues but the Brussels Sprouts that we ordered to be served with our entrees came after we had completed the entrees. The accompanying photo will show that they came complete with some aluminum foil, presumably from the cheese that was served with the sprouts. In addition the wine list referred to a Calistoga dry rose by the glass. It literally was undrinkable. This restaurant has one of the most impressive wine lists in all of California and I picked a real loser. As I say, it was probably just a bad night. It is worth noting that the restaurant "comped" the late arriving Brussels Sprouts.

Laura K.

Yelp
We made reservations and got all dressed up for a meal at a nice restaurant with out of town friends. We were immediately greeted by the bartender and then the hostess came to seat us, it was all so beautiful. I wish I could comment about the food, but when we told the hostess about a black pepper allergy she said that another person with the same allergy came in two days prior and that there was "nothing on the menu without black pepper because the kitchen prepares and preseasons everything ahead of time", not a plain steak or plain salad or even dessert was offered as a potential something safe to eat. She then proceeded to get water to pour for the table and fully expected us to stay to eat. However, we politely had to leave. Since one person could eat absolutely nothing from the entire menu, the other three people refused to stay to eat an expensive meal in front of that person. The hostess was nice about it and understood completely. We've dined at many expensive places that could offer at least one or two black pepper free options, so we're disappointed that they do not. We are very happy they knew the menu though since we avoided an allergic reaction!
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JohnandBetty P.

Yelp
Enjoyable setting for dinner with family, friends or business. We have enjoyed several different hers of the years we have dined at the resturant. The wine flight is a great way to enjoy a meal. One one ocassion it was coupled with wild game offerings. Trump the line sorbet in chilled vodka. John& Betty
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Wesley Y.

Yelp
The meal was excellent, but the service was underwhelming. We started with the oysters, half with the apple vinegarette and half with savory Parmesan, both wonderful. We split a nice BLT salad, but needed to request a plate to split. The wine list was impressive; listings by varietal, appellation and several different vintages were all described . Wow!!! Until....our first and second selections were not available....:( We were told to select "2 or 3" to see if they were available. We were trying to select a Pinot Noir, since we had brought a Cab for later. Unfortunately, our server did not bring additional wine glasses for Pinot, which we wanted to drink before the Cab; a bit awkward that we had to retrieve additional wine glasses on our our from the bar. Entrees of salmon, filet, lamb shank and duck were impeccable (larger plate for cutting the duck would be helpful). Wonderful food, but service needs improvement.
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Nicole O.

Yelp
Wow. This restaurant is a gem and it's shocking that it's not packed every night! Dinner starts with a delicious housemade bread and butter. We got a cup of the asparagus soup which was divine. I didn't share. We also ordered the mushroom tart which was highly recommended by our fabulous breakfast server extraordinare Nicole. She wasn't kidding. It was incredible. We also ordered the soufflé which was tasty too. Next up was the pork chop which was perfectly cooked and so delicious that we took turns gnawing on the bone. Our servers Noah and Jason were kind and courteous. Both of them are passionate about the food. And Nicole is a wealth of information about the Inn's history and things to see and do in the area.
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Tom B.

Yelp
This place is definitely upscale for Eureka. The lobby (a hotel too) is comfortable, cozy and elegant. There's a very nice bar off to one side. The restaurant strives for a cosmopolitan vibe, quality dinnerware, Biedermier style seating, and the layout meanders in the Victorian building's ground floor. The menu is very interesting and creative, with broad taste from seafood to serious meat dishes. I started with a martini that was cold and peefectly mixed. For an appetizer I ordered the 'Fruits of the Sea' a combination of squid and crab in two patties with sauces. It was well prepared and delicious. My main course was the 'Field and Fowl', lamb and duck pieces and accompaniments. Both the lamb and duck were wonderful and the duck is reminiscent of Chicken Kiev. I did not regret either choice and thoroughly enjoyed the meal, even for the high price. Service was fun, competent, and professional; although there were a couple of servers that seemed a bit confounding. Perhaps a small operation means everyone pitches in for whatever is needed. The only drawback was that the room was overly warm and the temperature uncomfortable, stuffy without any air circulation.
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Shaz P.

Yelp
It was the service that killed it, honestly. It was almost rated a 3, it took so long to dine. And it seemed like each server was on their own; No one was helping each other. It's a gorgeous place, wine list is excellent, food is pretty darn good when averaged out. But man, they need to double the staff. While some of the signature cocktails were not available, we enjoyed what got (and learned that local vodka is actually pretty good). We somehow landed a bottle of wine retailing for 120 dollars for 50, and it was of course amazing. We sampled each of the oyster sauces wth raw oysters and they each were delicious. The prime rib was excellently cooked, and the gnocchi were pretty darn good. We'd return, maybe on an evening with no other engagements.
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Christina B.

Yelp
When I first moved up here, over a year and a half ago, I was complaining about the lack of good food (okay, more like bitching and moaning). The locals tell me that I haven't been eating in the right places. So I compiled a list of places that the locals said were must-eats, and Restaurant 301 was on that list. I finally made the trek. Appetizers: Brussel sprouts with bacon, walnuts, blue cheese and apples: brussel sprouts were cooked perfectly, and the bacon was very flavorful. The combination of all five ingredients was the perfect start to a meal. French onion soup: Nothing extraordinary here. A very straightforward rendition of french onion soup. Entrees: Venison (more like venison wellington): I had to settle for the venison because they were out of the Field and Fowl (at 7:30pm on a Saturday night?). The venison was cooked well, but the outer pastry part was a bit blackened on the bottom, which had me wondering if that was their intention or not. It came only with five to six carrots on the side. For $35, I most likely would not order this again... perhaps if they accompanied it with something else like creamy polenta or some sort of potato, the dish would feel substantial enough to pay that price again. Wagyu brisket bolognese: the husband got this dish... for reasons unknown. I can tell, however, that the pasta was freshly made, but unfortunately I feel like the wagyu aspect of the beef is lost in the way that it is prepared. Now, if you say wagyu ribeye or something else not smothered in sauce, then I can see why I would order it. But in this instance, it's more of a namesake than anything. You can't really TELL you're eating wagyu brisket that's been torn into little shreds. And for people who perhaps were complaining about the Kobe ribeye not being up-to-par, they list on their menu that it is American Kobe. If you are unaware of the distinction between the two, you should probably look up the differences, as American Kobe is not nearly close to the standard of true Kobe. Again, namesake. The service was outstanding, and I have absolutely no complaints there. Wine list is definitely extensive, but a bit pricey. For Eureka/Humboldt standards, it is one of the top restaurants in the city, if not county. However, I think I must try it once more and order different things to truly gauge the restaurant, as it wasn't really as impressive to me as I was made to believe.
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Sara R.

Yelp
Well, I'm underwhelmed. We had a reservation and when we arrived, we were shuffled to a "private dining room". Are you kidding me? We were put in a room with no windows, no atmosphere, no candles or flowers on the tables. I eventually nicknamed this room "the afterthought" Attached is the photo of my view. It took 49 minutes for our appetizers, which were good. Then and hour and a half for our main course. I got the chicken which was rather dry and bland. My husband got the bolognese which he thought was wonderful. Dessert was the best part. Amazing ice cream and an Opera Cake which was good.
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Mona W.

Yelp
It's one of those places with elegant decor, impeccable service but at the end disappointed you with a meal that was shockingly memorable. To be absolutely fair. They only really way overcooked my duck. Unfortunately, it's a mistake that could not be so easily forgiven at a restaurant in this caliber. I shouldn't have to wait for an hour for my entree, only to be served a plate of dry out duck breast. My partner seems to have better luck with his pork chop. At the end we both agreed the appetizer was the best part of dinner and the cocktails were great.

S S.

Yelp
Currently food is being served in the bar and the lobby seating area with plans for a full restaurant opening soon. The food is incredible. And the service is outstanding. A great attention to detail, warm hospitality and a staff, from manager to server, that goes above and beyond. This is my first recommendation for an overall five star experience when asked by family and friends.
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Cindy R.

Yelp
Good food, LOTS of wine selection, and GREAT service... From booking my dinner reservation to the end of it...they were nothing short of greatness. Staff and servers were very friendly and professional and more importantly, food was perfect. If you want your food cooked the way it is supposed to be, Restaurant 301 is the place to go to.
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Michelle S.

Yelp
This was our very first fine dining experience and we were quite pleased. We did the 5 course disvovery menu, so that we could try a bit of everything. I'm so glad we did! My husband's bar drinks were wonderful as well. The one disappointment was the ambiance and decor. The restaurant is in a historic building, but they haven't highlighted that at all. There was mismatched paint on the wall, cheap curtains, and cheap table decor. The quality of the decor didn't match the quality of the food at all. It felt more like an average hotel cafe, than a fine dining restaurant.
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Wes T.

Yelp
I had been wanting to try this place for some time since relocating to the area. It had a reputation for fine dining, and it does come with a lofty price tag (at least for the area), so I waited until a holiday came around in order to justify the expense to myself. For Thanksgiving I booked in advance, which was easy enough. I knew they were offering a pre-fixe and wine tasting menu, so I thought this would be an ideal opportunity to see the best that they had to offer during the holiday times. The hotel lobby itself is well appointed and very pleasant. The dining room occupies a corner spot that looks out on the street. The bar is up behind the check-in area, with a view over the lobby and dining area. That night things were festooned in holiday cheer and the ambiance was very pleasant. When we arrived our reservations were honored and we were informed that we would be seated not in the dining area, not in the bar area, but in a small, windowless room across the hall from the bar. This room contained a faux fireplace on the back wall, and numerous clippings of flattering articles from glossy magazines on the walls. Given the amount of money I was going to drop, and the occasion, I requested if we could be reseated somewhere else. I was told that they could not accommodate this request. So, for a Thanksgiving dinner that cost me over $300 I sat in a room that was papered with write ups that touted the greatness of the hotel, its owner, and the town of Eureka; none of which was visible to me. Color me disappointed, in spades. For what it's worth, the food and wine were very good. The service from wait staff was excellent. I just can't believe that they would actually sit people in that room and call it good, and so I would caution that if you come here to dine to be aware and request your seating carefully.
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Katie S.

Yelp
My husband and I come here for our anniversary every year because it is such a treat for us. The food is always delicious, the drinks are fresh, and the dessert is decadent. Definitely one of our favorite restaurants in humboldt.
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Tom H.

Yelp
In a beautiful Victorian building the 301 is situated in old town Eureka. It's a bit pretentious but I think that's why I enjoy eating there so much. I have been meaning to go there for quite some time, but finally I had the best excuse of all; a birthday celebration, and voila, we went to celebrate. The service is quiet, relaxed, and friendly but professional. The food was exceptional and the bill was expensive, of course the majority of it was from our cocktails. The service can be slow during a busy evening, but it's typical for most restaurants.
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Tiffany H.

Yelp
Late review! My husband and I celebrated our anniversary with Claudia as our server, phenomenal on all aspects of the experience. Everyone was so kind and attentive! The food was insanely delicious from the flavors to the presentation, the cocktails were innovative and delightfully exciting, the atmosphere was beautiful and calming with just the right amount of privacy, and they were sweet enough to comp our dessert! What made me even more ecstatic is that they utilize their own garden for the dishes and drinks, highly impressive and very much appreciated. I would 100% highly recommend this lovely corner piece of heaven!
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Shay S.

Yelp
Eureka's Finest! Paramount and Captivating Cuisine with Unparalleled Superiority between the partnership of Restaurant 301 and the Carter House Inn! The kitchen and all it produces is literally created by a genuine chef. The service, attention, environs, specializations and most importantly, the dynamic and exceptional culinary expertise is a noteworthy gem for its hospitality in an otherwise pedestrian community. A visit to *any* area of Humboldt County is incomplete without a 301 dinner!
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Michelle E.

Yelp
The food we got was okay. Restaurant was out of so many things that ordering was a challenge. They even ran out of bread! The waiter who delivered the list of unavailable menu items was also off-putting. No one was present to seat us at our reservation time, and the hotel staff had to fetch a waiter to take us to our table. He arrived smelling strongly of cigarette smoke, then rudely squatted down beside our table to announce the shortages. I also saw him in the lobby petting a large dog moments before bringing our food; I'm a dog person and wasn't completely disgusted but I can't imagine he isn't required to at least wash his hands in between touching a strange dog and handling food. We ordered the $21 scallop appetizer, which came with just one scallop. The fish in my entree was undercooked, and came with balls of deep fried potato that were good but underwhelming in a $41 entree. Food is extremely expensive and disappointing for the cost/hype.
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Caitlin G.

Yelp
This place is SO hit-or-miss... I only go when I am required to for a business meeting or social engagement and I always try to convince the person I'm dining with to go somewhere else. Anywhere else! I've had better service/food at every other restaurant in town. Do yourself a favor: have a glass of wine and an appetizer here (if you're starving) and while you wait 45 minutes for the app, book a reservation at a nearby restaurant and walk down to some better, less-expensive food AND service.
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Sonj H.

Yelp
Restaurant 301 is a lovely setting with young, sweet and ambitious servers and a lot of pretense. It seems like the kind of place professors go and have their napkins folded on their laps. The food was above average. I was pretty annoyed by the restaurant honestly, as we were traveling, and had a child with us. I had called and spoken in detail with the concierge regarding the menu, since we had a loooong drive, I just wanted to pop in, have some quick appetizers or happy hour and get back on the road and they agreed that was okay and even told me some of the menu items. When we arrived, the items were not available and we had to sit for dinner service which was a production, massively overpriced for a short stop and the portions of the seafood items were minuscule (the crabcake was thimble sized and not lump). I may not have minded had we had a leisurely date night planned, but we were very clear and I was frustrated. I actually had to go somewhere else to get a second meal as the ONLY item on the menu I could eat was a $40 piece of fish. I had two appetizers and they were pea sized and not memorable. Again, had the person on the phone tried less hard to get us in, and considered the conversation, we would have happily come in another time for a leisurely date night, but encouraging travelers with kids on a road trip to come in, out of their way, for items not there was not particularly good service. That said, the ambiance was cute, sleepy, across between a hotel lobby and an elegant dining room. It would be nice for a planned, very slow paced meal.
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Wendy H.

Yelp
Holy cow...where to begin? The Wine Specatator Grand Award wine list is the creme de la creme. If you have an inkling of interest in grape juice, please do as I did and cuddle up to the massive fireplace in the main lobby of the Carter House Inn with a copy. For dinner, my party of three decided to share everything. For starters, we ordered two Mushroom & Marrow Tarts (trust me if you only get one, you'll regret and order another, therefore throwing of the timing of the rest of your dinner. Do your server a favor and just order two). Our Restaurant Manager, Daniel (blame him for the M&MT recipe), was attentive checking in with us. For entrees, we ordered a ribeye and the lamb, both medium-rare temp which were prepared to perfection. Being from Oregon, I appreciated Daniel telling me later the lamb is from Oregon. On another evening, Alicia the bartender suggested the Caesar salad which was so good. The balance of lemon with the touch of anchovy gave this the perfect balance. Of course, the M&MT followed. All in all, this restaurant experience was far above excellent. I would absolutely recommend while you are in NCal exploring the Victorian architecture or the spectacular Redwoods NP. This team makes you feel like family and you'll want to return.....very soon!
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Brigitte B.

Yelp
It was a quiet evening and we got seated right away. My husband and I had the Brussel sprout appetizer to start and it was delicious. The waiter served it with bread and it paired prefect! for dinner my husband had the pork and he finished it all.. the sweet potatoes puree was SPECTACULAR. I had the bolgenese and it was very good also. It was super filling and my husband had to finish It for me. We finished with the opera cake.. mmmMmmm.. so so good.. a light delicate chocolate dessert. when the bill came there were 2 peppermint truffles on top, also delish! Give a 5 star because the service was amazing and the food was so tasteful!
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Nathan P.

Yelp
The amazing staff took excellent care of us at all hours, always happy to go out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. The evening front desk attendant was particularly accommodating and helped make our stay very comfortable and special. We loved every minute of our time at Carter House, and I can't thank you all enough for the excellent establishment and accommodations you provided for our weekend in Eureka. Looking forward to visiting again.
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Rob M.

Yelp
Ok, so a sleepy rainy evening in eureka which is no surprise. Slipped in before close and has the most amazing Kumamoto oysters. Ordered 6 and had my waiter Noah pick his fave 3. Oh my, what a treat! After my gin martini to cleanse the palette I slipped into the Petrale Sole special wrapped in crab meat. Happy time! Finished up with a crisp martini for desert by the fire. Great experience! Thank you 301!
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Davis C.

Yelp
Have been here twice and both experiences have been wonderful. Service is absolutely amazing!!! Very attentive staff We do the 5 course option where you choose a soup/salad, appetizer, entree and dessert. There is a palate cleanser between appetizer and entree that serves as 5th course. I love the crab cakes served with spicy marmalade and mustard. Both sauces are excellent. My wife loves the soup which is like a french onion. We are steak eaters so we go for the red meat. On our second trip, the special was a ribeye which was delicious. The desserts are great but we feel are just slightly lower in quality compared to the rest of the menu. The homemade ice creams are our favorite. Definitely a must try for anyone living or visiting Eureka!!!
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Joyce J.

Yelp
With great expectations we went to 301Restaurant in Eureka,Ca and learned the meaning of "expectation thwarted " was the most expensive, discussing display of food and service. The term fine dining is not deserved. $37.salmon filet worth maybe $10. A $30. Pork chop was blood red and inedible. Save your money. I'd rather eat at Table 5 at a diner. $153.....down the drain.
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Rich C.

Yelp
Totally awesome dining experience in a old Victorian style house. Great atmosphere for a really romantic dinner ( oh btw I'm here for business). But if your in town and looking for real fine dining come here. I had a puffed pastry appetizer loaded with mushroom and spinach and custard. To die for. For dinner Halibut wrapped in collard green with andouille sausage ( right sounds gross) and in Cajun cream sauce paired with pumpkin risotto and the most tender carrots I've ever had. The whole meal was scrumptious and they even gave me a dark chocolate peppermint treat for dessert. Best part of the dinner was Samantha who was the most kind friendly and attentive sever. Ask for her she will take care of you.
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charlene s.

Yelp
I only wish I had come I earlier and was dining with someone else who could enjoy. The food is fresh and fantastic. I started with the carter salad the detail of the fig and goat cheese was Devine. followed by the salmon special. And a fresh chocolate truffle for dessert. It was a perfect dinner with hands down fantastic service. Thank you!
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B T.

Yelp
Good drinks and fantastic happy hour prices! Get there early for happy hour, before 4:45, because it fills up in the bar. The happy hour bar food is good and priced very well. The ambiance is beautiful, they're definitely going for a high end appearance. Don't bother with dinner, I should have stuck with the bar food. I would have been fine paying the more expensive price for dinner had it been good, but it was not. I ordered the Pan Roasted Chicken. They obtained a beautiful sear on the chicken and the outside was a lovely golden brown crisp. But, unfortunately, the meat was very dry. It was served on top of a marsala sauce that was very bland so that was not much help either. I felt like they could have done much better with dinner.

Barbara H.

Yelp
We had reservations for 14 for a graduation celebration last Saturday night. We were given a lovely room. We ordered appetizers and dinner. They forgot my order and i waited 20 minutes to be served . The dessert orders were confused...it was ice cream that was the size of a small tablespoon and came melted. Because of all the confusion of service our dinner took longer than expected and we were told to leave twice because another party had the room....we were just trying to settle the bill. The service and rudeness spoiled what would have been a lovely celebration. We reported the situation to the manager who didn't seem to be apologetic.
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Sam M.

Yelp
Happy hour is great! Usually it's cheap alcohol during happy hour, but it's not well here. 25% off bar menu to, can't beat that. Service is great friendly and fast. If you're traveling through town the staff knows all the local spots so don't be afraid to ask where to hike, eat, or visit.
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Sabine M.

Yelp
Best restaurant in Eureka. I am giving it four stars because. It was good and some bad. Extensive list of wine; which is a plus. Our host sat us and was very friendly. Our waiter was very attentive at first but then I think he had too many table. It took a loooooong time to get our wine. Then the appetizers came and they were excellent. The tart and the Caesar salad. Our main meal came, we had ordered the duck special and the lamb. The duck came and was presented as the duck. The duck was placed but it really was fish, thigh first presented as duck and then said it was chicken. Obviously, I do not blame the wait staff but the management. This is a training problem. Duck and lamb chops were served and were excellent. Having said that, the lamb had two chops, one was medium rare as ordered and the other was more on the rare side. Again, management needs to do some training. Otherwise, great place. Just needs a little training. There is an amazing cheese list... though I was too full to order. Next time!!!!