Where to eat: the 11 best restaurants in Trinidad

We stopped in for lunch and were seriously impressed! The fish and chips were crispy and flavorful, and the calamari was some of the best we’ve had—tender and perfectly cooked. The service was awesome—friendly, fast, and welcoming. On top of that, there’s a wine tasting room connected to the restaurant, which was a fun bonus. We’d absolutely recommend this spot if you’re in the area. Great food, great vibes! — Kemoshire | Honest reviews. If I visit it, I review it.

Surprisingly yummy food tucked away in this quiet town off the coast. They had the BEST clam chowder I have ever had (i dont even like clam chowder!!). Their Cajun Alfredo had the perfect kick of heat to it, and the serving sizes were massive! The ambience and vibes were top notch, and we especially loved the non alcoholic options. Everyone on staff was friendly, and our server Ashley was just lovely. We will definitely come back to try more next time we're in town!

Trinidad Eatery is fantastic! The clam chowder was absolutely delicious — rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. The menu has great variety, portions are ok, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Friendly, attentive staff made our visit even better. Highly recommend stopping by for a comforting meal and especially that chowder!

Perfect place to grab fresh or baked oysters or clams with seasonal flavors, while inhaling the refreshing sea breeze outside. Unfortunately, the rest of the food didn’t please my tastes. Hoping to see more tasty and healthy options in the future. Service was quick and welcoming.

This place is awesome with great, friendly service. We tried the oysters, clam chowder, fish and chips, shrimp and chips, and the cioppino — everything was absolutely amazing and, most importantly, incredibly fresh. The quality of the seafood really stood out. Highly recommended!

Everything was amazing. The people were friendly. The food was delicious. I would love up go back someday. Fresh oyster bar. Fresh or grilled. Great gift shop with coffee bar.

We had a few days in Trinidad to enjoy and eating at this cozy and very authentic place was definitely a highlight. Service was warm and welcoming, food was delicious and the atmosphere is up there. We would go back anytime. However, a bit far from home for us ;-) (Bern, Switzerland)

Good pizza and service. Seating area inside is tight. By the slice didn’t take long but was told that if I wanted to order a whole pie it would take about an hour. Pizza by the slice was good enough and was very pretty good!

I haven’t had gluten free pizza this good in years. The crust was so good I couldn’t wait to get to the end of the slice. It was about $26 for a 12” and it filled two of us. I was so excited to eat it that I forgot to take a pic of the whole pizza until right before my last few bites. I just went with a regular pepperoni and loved it!!! Plus it’s a fun atmosphere and the service was great. Stop by here if you’re in town!

The customer service was top-notch! If you order whole pizzas, expect a 45-1 hour wait time. I suggest ordering it ahead of time. We split our pizza between pepperoni and aloha. The flavor is definitely there, with a thin crust! Their pizza is jersey style. I would say it’s pretty mid, I’ve had better pizzas. Overall, it was good considering the few options to eat in Trinidad. For those complaining about customer service I do think it’s a town thing. I believe they’re annoyed by tourist who come to visit. There are couple places where the employees are very friendly.

I really liked this place - the woman who took my order was very friendly. Although, there was a 45 minute wait so definitely call ahead. My family of 4 split one pizza - we got a half Big Wave and half Ricotta Roni and everyone decided it was worth the wait. We also got garlic knots that came with 2 sauces. The balsamic was my favorite but the red sauce was also good. Definitely worth a visit!

The absolute best pizza in Northern California. Period. Headies is owned and operated privately. He is also the head chef. His ingredients are amazing but his CRUST. HIS CRUUUUST. Listen. There are many types of pizza out there but a solid "bar pie" x a million is what he has going here. If he were any bigger I'd have a problem. We never ever leave Trinidad without stopping in at Headies. Absolutely recommend...BUT. Be prepared to wait. Good things take time as they say. Trust me.

We got the pizza by the slice. It was delicious, classic crust and very affordable. If you have a party larger than 2, you might want to do pick up as the dinning area is small. Good selection of beer.

Surprisingly good for strip mall. All enjoyed their pizza, coming from a NY family ;) was very crowded and many to go orders coming and going probably bc there are so few dining options around for many miles! Only a couple small tables, only one for more than people. Decent beer options too

Special place to experience dinner. The menu is fabulous and chef specializes in grilling. I had the trout and it was fabulous. The starter that they give to every table is the perfect selection of thoughtful small bites to enjoy. I loved the lemon cheesecake, too. The interior is cozy.

We went to Larrupin to celebrate our anniversary. IT WAS AMAZING! The food was awesome, the service by Gary was outstanding. The background music was perfect and the restaurant atmosphere was incredible. We were literally blown away at the perfection of the entire evening. Thank you Gary. Thank you Larrupin Cafe.

This restaurant far exceeded my expectations! The appetizers were delicious and we loved the presentation. Dinner was excellent. Great service and loved the ambiance. This is the place to go to for a special occasion.

Stumbled across this gem last night. Thought we would give it a try based on the advertised menu. Walked into a Halloween decorated older building. Was a bit nervous at first, but we were quickly and warmly greeted by the friendly staff. In a short time we were seated and Randy came over to our table. He was very proud of everything they had to offer us and thoroughly described every possible choice. After making our choices with his input and placing our order, he surprised us with a complimentary charcuterie board as an appetizer. The varied and complimenting flavors opened up and heightened our taste buds in preparation for the main course. The filets and chicken we had chosen were all very tasty and presented in a marvelous fashion. Randy even helped pair the perfect wine to go with our choices. After dinner he supplied a complimentary dessert for a birthday we were celebrating. The goat cheese Coeur a la creme dessert was a perfect finish to this exquisite meal. Overall a very pleasant experience.

Exceptional restaurant with wonderful dishes and equally strong service. Our group ordered many appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Every single one was superb.

Had a disappointing time here. Randomly decided to pop in for a nice meal with my fiance. Decided to splurge a bit, assuming with that high price point this place must be yummy! The menu was quite limited, and when we asked the server what non alcoholic drinks they had, she looked at us like we were crazy and didnt know! We got our food and were fairly disappointed. For a $50 plate of chicken you'd expect it to have some flavor. The best part of the whole expensive meal was the baked potato side (which was too small to sate an appetite) the server was very cold and made us feel extremely uncomfortable. Left hungry and disappointed

This was the best dinner we had on our entire trip! The food is truly incredible. Most of us ordered the snapper special and it was the best fish we’d ever had. The meals also came with an appetizer board which was so cute. We sat outside in the garden, and the atmosphere was so lush and beautiful! There was also lovely live jazz music on the patio. The inside of the restaurant was interestingly decorated, and I wish I could go again and eat inside. Finally, the service was incredible! Our waitress was wonderful to us and really knew her stuff. She made us realize there really are great wait staff out there! If you’re in the area, you MUST try to eat here. It will make your trip!

A hidden gem in Trinidad, CA! 💖🎉 Delicious food paired with outstanding service makes this spot truly special in such a beautiful part of Trinidad. Absolutely love this place! Don’t forget to order the blackberry pie!💖🎉

Choice small restaurant overlooking the Trinidad harbor. They have a nice selection of delicious breakfast dishes and the view is scenic and relaxing. Service was excellent. After dining here a relaxing walk along the pear or on the shore of the bay is a great way to enjoy the fresh ocean air.

We pulled off the highway for breakfast and are so glad we did! The view was beautiful, and the food was even better. We both ordered the Chairman Omelette, and it was absolutely delicious. The service was friendly and quick, making the whole experience such a pleasant stop. Highly recommend!

Came here during a trip to Eureka and really loved this cafe. They accommodated my family of 10 and the staff was super friendly. We will be back

Restaurant has a beautiful view of the ocean and the location was perfect. The food was not great. I ordered the fried shrimp and they were comparable to the butterflied shrimp that you would get at Captain D’s or Golden Corral…..and you only get like 5-6. If you come here for the view and you are hungry, just get the fried cod (fish & chips). Service wasn’t great either. Clam Chowder was tolerable but tasted more “flour-y” than creamy.

Seascape has long been a "go to" for us because of location on the ocean, great food, consistent and friendly service. They went over the top this weekend when we hosted a surprise birthday party in their cabana! They rocked the communication, assistance, service, friendliness, food was great, and they tolerated our chaos! We could not have asked for a more awesome environment!

Every experience has been positive! Awesome and accommodating staff, gorgeous views, and the perfect location for a variety of occasions. I've been here multiple times now, and every time has been both an enjoyable and memorable experience. More recently, went on a date with my partner here and our server was super wonderful! My favorite place to eat in Trinidad by far!

The Moonstone Grill is magnificent! The views this restaurant has are mind-blowing. Every seat has a first class view of the ocean. We witnessed a sunset over the ocean that I will never forget. They offer a large selection of wines and a full bar. The food has a large selection of hors d'oeuvres, and a smaller selection of entrees. Every single dish is made with excellent quality. For our hors d'oeuvre we ordered the Chef's Board. It has 3 different types of cheese, strawberries and apples with an amazingly delicious side of honey to dip them in, various sugar glazed nuts, salami and toast. (Pictured) The Surf and Turf was mouth watering! You are able to get 4 different combinations of this dish. I chose the filet mignon with a whole deep fried blue crab, two scallops, and mashed potatoes with a glazed whole carrot. The steak was cooked to perfection and extremely tender. Everything was bursting with flavor. (Pictured) My boyfriend ordered the Seared Ahi, and he said it was also perfectly cooked with high quality cuts of fish. The rice noodles and 7 minute egg that came with it was a perfect compliment to the fish. The fish and chips was perfectly crunchy with plenty of fries. The beer batter is so yummy! Can't go wrong with this dish. (Pictured) The Chocolate Cheesecake and the Apple Galette were a perfect end to a perfect meal at the perfect restaurant. I'm not going to describe these desserts because you will have to come and taste them for yourself! The staff are so warm and friendly, and they are super knowledgeable about their dishes. Fresh roses were at every table with a romantic candle. I will never forget this place and if I am ever back in California, I will go out of my way to eat here again. 10/10!

After stumbling upon Trinidad on a roadtrip years ago, we knew we wanted to come back on our next visit. We were happy to find a last minute reservation at Moonstone Grill. We are big eaters and had a delicious and filling meal. The beets were great, especially the carrot chips. The scallops were on the smaller side but delicious -- loved the pea puree. The salmon nigiri has the fried rice sticks that are SO good. The tuna entree had a generous portion size, and my husband enjoyed the smoked tri-tip, and I was surprised how much he loved the tortellini. It's in a great location along the coast. It was foggy for most of the evening, and suddenly it lifted for an incredible sunset view. It turned more pink and lavender from this view.

The server seemed a bit reluctant to serve us at first. But then warmed up as we ordered. Then also... When I chose something to order, that's what they were out of. But we finally got it taken care of. Most of the food was great. Nice seeing the Ocean as we ate. The interior of the place was not all that impressive and the food was pricey BUT very nicely done. A large dinner for me, but not that many options were gluten free. They also were not marked on the menu. Seemed my options were on the pricey side, except for the Cippiono, and I'd had that the two days before so didn't really want that again. But we ended up having a great time, and mostly good food. I had the Surf and Turf with the Truffle risotto. For the Surf they had run out of the item on the menu and substituted some tiny shrimp they called prawns...a small scallop on each end of the skewer ...all that was cold, tiny and disappointing. However, the steak was perfectly done, the asparagus was also very nicely done. The Risotto was SO good. The drink I ordered was changed because they were out of an ingredient. When it came out was only 2/3 full and sloppy looking. But all in all, a good dinner. Live music was also nice.. We were there on a Saturday.

I attended Moonstone Grill as part of a wedding party. I was actually photographing the wedding, but the couple invited myself and my officiant/husband to join. The food was surprisingly good and the views were amazing. The staff was very accommodating for our larger party and even held and served the cake the couple cut at the end of the wedding celebration. I would definitely recommend this spot for groups both big and small!

Had dinner at Moonstone Grill while driving towards Redwood national park. They have Happy Hour from 4-6pm, Mon-Sat, only with bar seating. We had the following: 1. Beets and Barrata (4.0/5) - tasty but too many beets in relation to barrata 2. Half dozen oysters (4.5/5) - flavorful and paired well with included garlic oil and other sides 3. Clam chowder bowl (4.6/5) - delicious and plenty to share between two 4. Octopus legs (4.7/5) - soft and well seasoned, not rubbery 5. Tri-tip & house salad w/ balsamic vinaigrette (4.6/5) - really enjoyed the salad and entree was filling 6. Orange soda (4.0/5) - no artificial color, and mild flavor We didn't have any alcoholic drinks but there was a full bar that everyone seemed to be enjoying. The prices were reasonable considering the quality/taste versus isolated location. The server was attentive and checked on us several times. They made sure we had everything we needed! View was a plus! Just know that it gets bright since the tables reflect the sunlight, if you're sitting closer to the beach area. Also there are flies next to the windows do to the vicinity to the beach (maybe only a summer thing?) but they are harmless and you forget after a few minutes. There is public beach access if you continue driving down the road used to get to the restaurant. Plenty of parking and very beautiful views, def recommend. If you have more spare time, also recommend driving up to Murphy's market through Scenic Dr. Lots of view points and views are stunning in the evening. Note that the road is a little unmaintained with some gravel sections but made it though in a prius so not too terrible.

Loved our first visit. Thanks Marques for your excellent tips and service. Best were the churros for dessert and the cioppino. the ginger beer and rum cocktail was delicious. Will definitely have to return.

It twas My girlfriend’s birthday. I had a reservation on the patio but it was windy a bit chilly and the host was kind enough to find us a beautiful view on the inside “We do have to cut the bush down blocking the view by the water and coffee station.” We asked for a certain bottle of white wine but they were out and marcis our waiter suggested this Sancerre. Thank you Marcis for the wine experience. The lobster and making a few app substitute for us. We spent 221 before tipping. We are so happy with the experience. 4 stars because the decor needs to be updated unless there’s history in that carpet.

The smoked fish available at Katy's Smokehouse is top notch. Sea food is always fresh and tasty. Bob, the owner, is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of his products. In addition, he has taught me the finer points of cooking all of his fresh sea food. We always stop by Katy's when we are in Trinidad and are never disappointed by the products or the friendly service we experience.

Just stopped to get smoked fish. I got grey cod and ling cod and it was the freshest tastiest fish I have had. A bit pricey but well worth the price . Definitely would recommend going.

The man behind the counter was a bit grumpy and short with my family when we stopped in. Still bought some smoked salmon (which was phenomenal) and smoked canned fish. But the attitude given was a bit off-putting...Can't see myself returning.

The canned smoked fish here is incredible; easily the tastiest I've had. It's worth a trip beyond Eureka just to stock up. The owner is very dedicated to this family business. I leave a review here especially for the vibe their products' flavor has of people who love and respect their craft.

Not a place I'll visit again. Very poor attitude and demeanor.. it's as if he really hates hit job. Do us all a favor and hire a nice person and let them wear a Katy badge. Your sales will soar as well as your ability to get 5 star reviews. To be fair, there is some good smoked product there... but don't even think about "squeezing" the fish in vacuum packs...unless you like getting yelled at...oh, I'm being harsh, maybe yelled is to harsh of word... he just doesn't like it at all.. trust me, he needs an attitude adjustment. I posted a few pix, you will see what I mean if you do visit there. And don't forget to get your car parked correctly or you'll hear about that too.. you've been warned.

Just driving through and spotted this sweet little place. I bought locally caught smoked salmon and halibut. AMAZING! Service was very friendly.

Best fresh Halibut and I had to grab some smoked salmon!

Look for Ashley, best bartender there, Janel is amazing too! Can’t go wrong! Small place, pretty much locals only but highly recommended if you want a chill place to hang out. Tip your server! Small town. Small business. Support; support; support!!!!

I loved this location and the room was good. Note: no hair conditioner is provided - shampoo only. This is not the norm for hospitality services. I'd go back and take my own conditioner next time. Be prepared.

Rang the bell no answer rang it a second time again no answer place look a little run down but there isn't enough places to stay near Trinidad which is a really cool place to go visit. This was shows more places to stay at

What a gem!! For $125 a night this place is a steal!! The cabins are in a grove of Redwoods!! You drive through the trees throughout the property!! Flowers and banana slugs everywhere!! The rooms were large and clean!!

This place could be great, but it's closer to good. We stayed in the mobile home since there was 5 of us, it's pretty old. The grounds are beautiful and nicely kept and the mobile home was clean except it needs all hardwood floors throughout since carpet is very stained due to being on the coast. I recommend bringing your own bedding for the pull out couches or sleeping bags on them and bring your own pillows. We didn't shower since tub was a little questionable. The restaurant on the grounds, which is highly rated, wasn't open till noon on Saturday which was weird to us since they advertised breakfast and not open fairly early on a Saturday is a missed opportunity. I've stayed in the cabins years ago and they are clean and had a good time in them as well. If you are an upscale person, in your mind, this won't be the place for you. It's a tad rugged but has it's own charm. I've had many years of great memories here and will continue to stay here even though it falls a little short on being modern, but that's part of it's charm and the price is right for me.

Had to stay here because we were experiencing homelessness at the time , rooms are already overpriced as it is . No WiFi we ended up checking out late because our car wouldn’t start and we got yelled at and physically threatened by the owner that we would get shot . I have it on video and If you want to feel safe I wouldn’t recommend staying here because there is this I believe he is crazy or has mental issues but his name is Wayne and he resides there as well and he was harassing me and my boyfriend the whole time (btw we are also minors ) and he made us feel super unsafe and uncomfortable saying that “he has to know who stays here and he needs to know names “ because other wise he “won’t feel safe “ when he was a grown man approaching me and my man as minors . I have a video of him screaming at us and walking up to us harassing us for no reason whatsoever. We were already having a rough day as it is . He had gave me an anxiety attack and my dad almost had to hit him for him to leave us alone . Cops were called but nothing happend because we never showed them the videos because we just were trying to get out of that situation and not escalate it anymore then wayne had. Anyways wouldn’t recommend if you like to feel safe where you stay.

Old and dated but the trees are beautiful. If you want luxury stay at a $200.00 a night place. The bar is a nice feature. The town is wonderful and you can walk to the ocean from here. This place was fine for a shower and decent bed. $75.00 I'll be back

Great ocean views and excellent food and service. I accidentally left my wallet there, but when I called the next day, it had been turned in to lost and found with everything still inside. Thank you to the honest person who found it!

Not bad for a hole-in-the-wall cafe. The burger was good. Salads looked fresh. Sandwiches seemed popular. Several people ordering them. Fries were perfect! Good selection of beverages. Plenty of seating and friendly staff! Thank you!

Great food! We had a simple order however and the 2 additional items (Pickles on the side & a side of Ranch) that were requested were not with the order. By the time I realized it there was a new cashier & a line of customers. So we went without .

Great food and excellent service, definitely recommend and will be going back. I had the burger one day with tots and it was good then the crispy chicken wrap and it was amazing

Great food, the only negative 😋 was the Clam Chowder, it was oily and there was next to no Clams, it tasted like a potato soup with different spices, but I did talk with a couple of other people and they said the same thing about the soup.

It's food, I give it 2 stars because they have not gotten my order wrong.. The food is worse than school lunches. Lol Having zero choice and needing to eat, coupled with free dining due to players points is the only reason I would choose to eat here.

They are getting pretty pricey for a place that I usually go to once I am done wasting all of my money at the casino that they are located within...