Vista Del Mar

Name: Vista Del Mar
Address: 91 Commercial St, Eureka, CA 95501, Eureka, CA, 95501, US
Telephone: +17074433770
Price range: €€
Rating: 4.5

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About Vista Del Mar

Vista Del Mar, located in Eureka, offers a welcoming atmosphere perfect for a casual meal or a fun night out. Known for its friendly, attentive service, this spot has a neighborhood feel that makes everyone feel welcome. Guests rave about the delicious food, especially the perfectly fried oysters and fresh fish and chips. Beyond the tasty food, Vista Del Mar boasts a great beer and cocktail selection, bar games, and karaoke. With options for both dine-in and takeout, and full accessibility, Vista Del Mar provides a comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone. Open daily, we invite you to discover why locals love spending time with us.

What Customers Say About Vista Del Mar

Vista Del Mar is a popular spot known for its friendly bar vibes, attentive bartenders, and tasty fried food. The clam chowder, fish and chips, and firecracker shrimp are highly recommended. It's a local's favorite with a casual, welcoming atmosphere.

Popular Dishes

clam chowder (5) fish and chips (4) firecracker shrimp jalapeño poppers Calamari

Best For

Locals Groups Casual Quick Bite

Tip: Try the fried oysters or the clam chowder, both highly praised. Be aware that it's a small bar and can get busy, especially during lunch hours.

Features

📶 WiFi 🅿️ Parking ♿ Accessible

🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy ✨ Trendy 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Heritage

A 607m

First and F Street Building

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Heritage

A 608m

D. C. McDonald Building

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Heritage

A 649m

Clarke Historical Museum

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A 763m

Odd Fellows Hall

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A 809m

Fishermans Memorial Statue

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Explore the area around Vista Del Mar

Vista Del Mar is located in Eureka, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

First and F Street Building (A 607m) — historic building in Eureka, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
D. C. McDonald Building (A 608m) — historic building in Eureka, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Clarke Historical Museum (A 649m) — building in the United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Odd Fellows Hall (A 763m) — building in Eureka, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Parks & Gardens

Fishermans Memorial Statue (A 809m) — park in Humboldt County, California, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about Vista Del Mar

Vista Del Mar is located at 91 Commercial St, Eureka, CA 95501, Eureka.

Near Vista Del Mar you can find points of interest such as First and F Street Building, D. C. McDonald Building, Clarke Historical Museum, Odd Fellows Hall.

Vista Del Mar offers Bar cuisine.

Vista Del Mar has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.

Vista Del Mar offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.

The most recommended dishes at Vista Del Mar based on customer reviews are: clam chowder, fish and chips, firecracker shrimp, jalapeño poppers, Calamari.

Vista Del Mar is ideal for locals, groups, casual dining, quick bites.

Try the fried oysters or the clam chowder, both highly praised. Be aware that it's a small bar and can get busy, especially during lunch hours.

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Vista Del Mar Eureka Reviews

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Reviews (23)

Jennifer Campbell

We came from out of town and were looking for a place with good food and good vibes and this place definitely delivered! The fish tacos were off the charts and the deep fried cheesecake tasted like something straight from heaven! We had 2 different ladies taking care of us and I was so distracted by the yummy food I didn't get their names but talk about some super sweet girls! They took such amazing care of us and were so on top of their game! I would totally recommend this place to anyone looking for a chill spot with friendly staff and amazing food!!!!

Alicia Rusyn

Fun spot with multiple TVs to watch the game, the food is super bomb the beer and cider served nice and cold. The bartenders are very good at what they do. Clean and chill spot.

Julian Mercer

Vista Del Mar is a fun little spot with a relaxed, welcoming vibe and solid bar food. The drinks were well-made and reasonably priced, and the staff kept things friendly without hovering. It’s a great place to hang out with friends, especially in the evening. That said, it can get a bit loud when it’s busy, so not ideal if you’re looking for a quiet dinner. Overall, a dependable go-to for good drinks and casual eats in Eureka.

Richelle Goins

Great food we hade a burger and fries. Waitress was awesome. It was very busy at 2 in the afternoon. Which always tells me it's good. Can't wait to go back.

brenton stafford

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I want to leave an honest review because a recent review by Dianna is retaliatory and false, and it should absolutely be taken with a grain of salt. I was present during that visit. The issue only arose after the check was brought, when she claimed to be an “influencer” and said she was entitled to comped food and drinks. When that didn’t happen, she became belligerent and out of line. The staff at The Vista handled the situation with professionalism and patience that was frankly impressive. The hospitality here is top notch — great service, excellent food, and well-crafted drinks. Nothing about my experience matched the negative claims in that other review. The Vista is a quality establishment run by people who care about their guests and their work. I would absolutely return and highly recommend

G P

We passed through Eureka on our way to Rockaway Beach OR. We stopped in for dinner and are glad we did. Not only was the food awesome but the prices were exceptional for what is served! The fish tacos were great. The fish and chips were some of the best and the clam chowder …. So good! If you are ever in the area and want some great local food with a friendly staff and bar atmosphere then Vista Del Mar is the place to go! I will definitely be going back to this spot whenever I’m in the area!!!!

Reuben Davis

I’ll gladly spend my money here again and again. Best service I’ve had in a long time. Our bartender was friendly, attentive, and clearly loves what she does. She checked on us regularly, made great drink recommendations, and kept the vibe fun and welcoming. The atmosphere was energetic without being overwhelming, and the music added to the experience rather than taking away from it. Our food came out promptly and was delicious. Management is clearly doing something right because the staff works seamlessly and genuinely cares about customers. An excellent experience from start to finish—can’t wait to come back

Angel Ramirez

Everything fried, was perfectly fried. Been a favorite for a while now. Great to grab a beer and have some food, awesome wings, awesome shrimp. See ya there!

Kathy Tustanowski

Vista Del Mar’s clam chowder won first place 🥇 in my personal search for the best in the coast 2025 challenge. Service was excellent also.

Mark Dutton

Funky little place at the edge of industrial Old Town Eureka. It's a small local's place with that "Cheers Bar" feel. You kinda find your own table or sit at the bar when you come in... The bartender pointed us to a small peninsula bar with a few bar stools and told us she would be over shortly (as she was). Took our drink order and provided menus. Another bartender / server (Ashley) made some suggestions and took our order. Fish & Chips - Tempura Zucchini & Firecracker Shrimp The fish & zucchini were very good with big portions.... but the jumbo spiced up shrimp was over the top excellent 👍 and highly recommend. Note: order extra Firecracker dipping sauce. You'll need it and want it~ If we were locals to Eureka, we would be hanging there, for sure!!! Loved The Vibe ❤️

Kemoshire

We stumbled upon Vista Del Mar completely by chance, and it ended up being an incredible surprise. Honestly, the fried oysters were some of the best we’ve ever had—lightly fried to perfection, crisp on the outside while staying incredibly fresh and tender on the inside. You could really taste the quality. Everything about the dish was spot on. We weren’t expecting much, but this place truly delivered. Highly recommend if you’re in the area! — Kemoshire | Honest reviews. If I visit it, I review it.

C. E.

Small bar with great food and drinks. Must be 21 to enter. Calamari, clam chowder, firecracker shrimp, shrimp po-boy, and sweat potato fries. Everything was fresh, hot, and perfect with flavor and crunch.

Greg R

Some seriously good food. I had the turkey Cubano and it was so damn good. I saw many items coming out of the kitchen that made my mouth water. Good beer selection and cool vibe tucked behind old downtown eureka. I will definitely be coming back to try it all.

Isabella Sanchez

Just turned 21 so i really appreciate friendly bar vibes, the two bartenders/hostesses were very sweet and were even interested in the card tricks my girlfriend had been practicing. We went there for drinks and a bite and a chill place to play table games. The drinks were yummy and strong, I got a malibu+pineapple(panicked) and a sex on the beach(first time!), my friend got two dark and stormy(they were strong!). I was blown away by their nachos(with shredded cheese!!!) very good. We got shrimp and chips (bomb and crispy). We also got fried oysters cause we were feeling guts. These oysters were huge! And texturally not for us.. a table pass.

Bryan Coffelt

Great food and friendly staff. Nothing like a plate of deep fried Oreos to set you straight. Firecracker shrimp are the best! Great selection of beers on tap. Clam chowder is amazing as well.

B King

You guys! We needed Linner before our 2 hour drive to Whitethorn, having trouble picking a place I was like let’s just go here. Such a great idea. I feel like this is a locals hang. Maddie was great, friendly and quick. Calamari was crispy, the sauce was bomb! Fish & Chips- they did the classic perfectly. The sweet potato tots are a sleeper here, I feel like they are made in house and dear lord so good. Shrimp po-boy - hubs really like it. Big ole battered prawns on a soft toasty bun. Sweet potato fries were perfect. We both had their honey mustard to dip our fries and tots in. Dang yall! I think they may home make all their sauces including tarter and ranch. Def pop in here!

I kept looking for new places to eat and this spot kept popping up with great reviews so we went and yes it's a bar but there are tables away from the bar and the bartenders are pretty attentive to all the customers even the table top ones. Their jalapeño poppers are the best just look at that photo! Not the tiny store bought box kind (which I still eat). Battered mushrooms were also good. Everything we've had from there has been great, spicy chicken quesadilla, fire cracker shrimp, smoked beef brisket sandwich. They have TV's for sports games, shuffle board and a pool table. A great find for sure.

Shauna Moreno

I tried this place out on a local lady's recommendation. The bar area was exactly that - a bar, but in the back are tables and a shuffleboard (free to play! Yay!) I had the fish and chips (fresh and fried just right, came with a delicious cocktail sauce, tartar sauce and ranch dressing), Caesar salad (big slices of parm in there), and huge Firecracker shrimp (with an amazing crust and fresh, fruity salsa). The servers were attentive and sweet. The prices were very reasonable. I'd definitely go here again.

Robbie Sonnemann

Great food drinks and people watching. Tucked away in a light industrial park all by itself. Great burgers - fish chips - shrimp chips - clam chowder - chili - Poppers were amazing a must order. Quentin took great care of us.

Brownshuga Mo Smith

Great service! Had the shrimp and fries. Shrimp were good. Didn't care for the fries. Potato skins were loaded and good. Went during the lunch hour and while it was packed didn't take long for the food to come out. There were 6 in my party.

Suburban Travelers

We were recently passing through Eureka, CA on our northern California vacation. My wife did a search online for a lunch spot and found the Vista Del Mar. From the name, we pictured a nice waterfront restaurant with an outdoor patio overlooking the water. The actual setting is a little more basic: it's in a fairly "industrial" area near the docks and is a basic white building. The sign in the window saying "No One Under 21" was a clue that this was not what I imagined. Rather, it was a bar that offered more than just bar food. Even though I am not a bar guy, I am glad we stayed because, as it turns out, they offer really good food! Considering that the bartender was the server and the place was packed for lunch, service was good. My wife had grilled fish tacos and I had fried oysters with a side salad. I don't know if they source these from nearby docks, but the oysters were fresh, juicy, and delicious! It was one of the best meals we had on our trip! If I ever find myself in Eureka again, I would not hesitate to have lunch here again!

Andie G.

As a recommendation from some locals at the Humboldt Cider Tap House, we checked this place out. They did have good options on tap and we had a side of fries with Buffalo Sauce. I did see the salads on the menu and would have gone in that direction if this is where we we going to have dinner. We have been to Eureka 3 times since 2017 and this was a first for us. I do hope to come back and try more yummy food from this location. They are also a rare place in town to be open on a Monday or Tuesday, so if you're looking for some good food, beer, cider or mixed drinks... check this place out.

Denise Villa

We came here today, waited eighteen minutes with no acknowledgement from the server. She, the bartender/server said she was having a bad day, but walked away, helped other customers,and she wouldn't even take our order. I think this is a worse service.I've had in the last five years.