The best restaurants in Arcata

10 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

Browse another shelf: all of Arcata’s best · Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage · Nightlife

Pinned in Arcata today

This spot is open today.

Two pinned places a day in Arcata — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. List your business →

Paid placements are always marked.

Restaurants · 10 places · showing the latest additions first

Small, easygoing cafe offering breakfast, brunch & lunch standards alongside coffee drinks.

846 G St

“Small, easygoing cafe offering breakfast, brunch & lunch standards alongside coffee drinks.”

Website ↗

Bar & eatery with a rotating selection of local brews on tap & pub fare, including vegetarian items.

856 10th St

“Bar & eatery with a rotating selection of local brews on tap & pub fare, including vegetarian items.”

Website ↗

Casual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.

1500 Anna Sparks Way (McKinleyville)

“Casual pizza chain featuring traditional pies, gluten-free crust & assorted appetizers.”

Website ↗

Long-running chain serving pizzas with customizable toppings & sauces in a simple space.

5000 Valley W Blvd

“Long-running chain serving pizzas with customizable toppings & sauces in a simple space.”

Website ↗
Run a Arcata business? Two pinned spots a day — $10 here, $25 adds the newsletter. Advertise →

Los Bagels

Restaurants

Rustic cafe offering house-baked bagels, breads & pastries, along with Mexican treats.

1061 I St

“Rustic cafe offering house-baked bagels, breads & pastries, along with Mexican treats.”

Website ↗

SALT

Restaurants

Sustainable seafood & craft cocktails served in a stylish, minimalist space with blonde-wood decor.

935 I St

“Sustainable seafood & craft cocktails served in a stylish, minimalist space with blonde-wood decor.”

Website ↗

Domino's Pizza

Restaurants

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

1731 G St Ste 207

“Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.”

Website ↗

Italian eatery offering specialty pies & a selection of hot & cold sandwiches, with veggie options.

1057 H St

“Italian eatery offering specialty pies & a selection of hot & cold sandwiches, with veggie options.”

Website ↗

Art lines the walls of this snug, brightly decorated cafe specializing in sweet & savory crepes.

1030 G St

“Art lines the walls of this snug, brightly decorated cafe specializing in sweet & savory crepes.”

Website ↗

Bayside Farmstead Café keeps mornings and lunch honest with from-scratch, seasonal plates and flaky artisanal pastries, all from a…

1602 Old Arcata Rd (Bayside)

“Bayside Farmstead Café keeps mornings and lunch honest with from-scratch, seasonal plates and flaky artisanal pastries, all from a family-run crew that actually cares. Coffee comes from local roasters like Gold Rush Coffee and Fogline Coffee Roasters, and there’s also local wine, beer, kombucha, and ciders.”

From the Eureka newsletter, September 1, 2026

Website ↗

Listed here?

You’ve earned the mark — get the BaseLocal’s Best badge for your site →. Want in? List your business →