Location: Ferndale
Top Restaurants in Ferndale
Where to Eat in Ferndale: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Ferndale is a city in Humboldt County, California, United States. Its population was 1,371 at the 2010 census, down from 1,382 at the 2000 census. The city contains dozens of well-preserved Victorian storefronts and homes. Ferndale is the northern gateway to California's Lost Coast and the city, which is sited on the edge of a wide plain near the mouth of the Eel River, is also located near the extensive preserves of Coast Redwood forests.
Things to do in Ferndale
1. The Hotel Ivanhoe Restaurant & Saloon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By Francophile1969 - Huntington Beach, California
Unfortunately we arrive late for our reservation but the hostess was most accommodating and we had a table in a few minutes. Delicious salads and a very good steak with Marsala mushroom sauce. Disappointing pasta with pesto. Yummy dessert of tiny cream puffs with ice cream. Excellent service and very reasonable corkage of $10.
2. Humboldt Sweets
Overall Ratings
5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By clwborges - CA
This is a wonderful bakery in the small village of Ferndale. Their caramel pecan rolls are one of my favorites and more than one should eat in a sitting. They also offer beautiful cinnamon rolls, cakes, cupcakes, lemon bars and other delicious and beautiful treats. This is a bakery where items as beautiful and taste wonderful as well. They have limited hours and appreciate cash sales.
3. Mind's Eye Manufactory
Overall Ratings
5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Vickie H
Traveling and stopped by to see the lovely town had the best cup of coffee out six states we've been in. Marc is the nicest sweetest guy also...
4. Eel River Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 544 reviews
We’re Eel River Brewing Company and we’ve blazed a trail in the craft brew industry over the past twenty years. Continuing our unfailing commitment to quality, taste and consistency is our diverse offerings of excellent craft beer. Much like the tenacious people who brew it, our beer is award-winning. Edgy. Different. Daring. Spirited. And you’re going to love it.
Reviewed By JoeandTeresa - Redding
Was a hard place to find, no signage to get there. Our server was Sadie. She was great, took the time to explain our questions about the menu. She very attentive to our table and had good suggestion for eats. We had the calamari strips with both the cocktail sauce and the marinara sauce. Did not know until we back to motel, but was charged for both sauces. Thought they came with the calamari. Service was great and the food was excellent. We will go there again for lunch.
5. Ridge Top Cafe and Coffee Barn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By sandybeach818 - Ferndale, California
Ridge Top Cafe is right off Hwy 101 on the way to Ferndale. The restaurant is adorable; vintage old photos, country decor, wood floors with an old fashioned eating bar. The service is friendly and fairly quick, depending on how busy they are. They offer a delicious selection of breakfast and lunch choices that are available all day. Also there is a coffee bar that makes speciality drinks and delicious pastries, cookies and muffins.
I have been there a total of three times and haven't been disappointed...it's definitely worth the stop.
6. VI Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 267 reviews
Delicious Food for Everyone Located in the center of Ferndale, at Victorian Inn, VI Restaurant offers Pacific Northwest classics and innovative California cuisine. From our popular Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Ravioli to the mouth-watering Paella Portuguese, there is something for every culinary palette to enjoy. For lunch, try a traditional tavern sandwich, chopped salad, grilled house-made pizza or comforting artisan mac and cheese crock. At dinner, choose from an traditional game dishes including guest favorite Lemon Herb Roasted Half Chicken, mouth-watering steaks and filets, Antelope Short Ribs served Osso Buco style or Thai-style Barbequed Duck Breast served with coconut curry. Always at the top of the "Favorites" list are our .VI Restaurant allows guests to explore new standards of culinary creativity by our chefs, while providing a variety of traditional classics to delight your senses.
Reviewed By Larry K - Paris, France
We were pleasantly surprised by the food quality, service, and ambiance. There were ample choices for meat lovers, fish lovers, and vegetarians, and the quality of preparation was well above what one would expect outside of a large city. And the rapport between quality and price can not be faulted.
7. Ferndale Pie Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By Sandy V - Kamloops, Canada
Late in the lunch time we appeared. The owner was most accommodating and pretty much insisted we get exactly what we wanted. Try the hotdog - we did! Well done with great fries. Although we didn't get any, the pies looked outstanding, with a homemade appearance.
8. Sweetness and Light
Overall Ratings
5 based on 12 reviews
(707) 786-4403
Reviewed By ParisFanaticKRS - Greenwood, Indiana
We stopped in Ferndale to visit the Victorian architecture which was absolutely incredible with all of the beautiful store fronts. This store happened to be a discovery and we all enjoyed indulging our sweet tooth. We had French raspberry truffles, chocolate mousse truffles, chocolate covered Oreos, and a chocolate covered cherry. Everyone enjoyed their treats!
9. Lost Coast Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By mysteryb - Tacoma, Washington
The owner cooks and came out from the kitchen to personally explain the dessert choices, then sat at another table to chat with regulars. This is the kind of tiny local spot where folks feel free to chime in on your dinner conversation, and yes, they are eavesdropping....
Homemade bread served with a fantastic dipping oil with roasted tomatoes and fresh herbs. My soup and pasta were fine - obviously made with very fresh produce. My husband's salad was a skip, but his polenta with puttenesca was insanely good! Desserts are simple (apple cobbler and gingerbread) but just like grandma made - worth saving room to indulge!
10. Double D Steak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Fortuna's newest Steakhouse, seafood bar and grill. Open for dinner only. Full bar, cocktails, local beers on tap, domestic beers in the bottle, 30 different wines to choose from. Times Standard Choice Award winner for "Best Steak"
Reviewed By WLWilliams - Indianapolis, Indiana
Checked TripAdvisor and found this restaurant in Fortuna while spending the night nearby. Steak sounded good but when we got there they had so much more. In fact, we had so much food, we took much of it back to the hotel and had dinner...MoreThank you very much! So happy you enjoyed your dining experience at Double Ds! I will definately share this with Val as well! ?
