Plaza Grill

4.2 (16)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

780 7th St, Arcata, CA 95521-6319

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Plaza Grill

4.2

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Arcata

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2 people

24 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Good for business meals

Our condensed menu features the "Greatest Hits" you know and love, made with our original secret recipes. From our hearty Shepherd’s Pie and classic Meatloaf to the Aglio e Olio and our famous Cobb Salad, we’ve kept the flavors that made us a local staple while introducing new favorites like our signature Smash Burger.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Grill
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 16:00–20:00
Contact
(707) 499-3890
Website
https://www.pgarcata.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
780 7th St, Arcata, CA 95521-6319
Area
Arcata
Parking Details
None

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TOMATO BASIL
cup 4 / bowl 7
HOUSE
mixed greens, parmesan cheese, croutons ranch, blue cheese, caesar, cobb, or Abruzzi dressing
- smallUS$5.00
- largeUS$7.00
CAESARUS$14.00
chopped romaine, parmesan cheese, croutons
- chickenUS$6.00
COBBUS$20.00
mixed greens, tomatoes, bacon, hard boiled egg, grilled chicken breast, avocado, blue cheese crumbles, cobb dressing

Burgers

All served on a brioche bun with house cut fries your choice - ground beef burger or grilled chicken breast + add ons - avocado or bacon 2 / sautéed mushrooms or onions 1 / cheddar or pepperjack cheese 2 +

BasicUS$16.00
lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion
Brie JamUS$18.00
brie, raspberry jalapeno jam, and apple slaw

Entrées

Aglio e OlioUS$19.00
spaghetti, garlic, lemon olive oil, parsley, chili flakes, parmesan cheese + grilled chicken 6 / sautéed prawns 8 +
Cajun AlfredoUS$20.00
fettuccine, cajun cream sauce, tomato, parmesan + grilled chicken 6 / sautéed prawns 8 +
Coconut Curry RisottoUS$21.00
cilantro, green onion, seasonal vegetables + grilled chicken 6 / sautéed prawns 8 +
MeatloafUS$19.00
gravy, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Cottage PieUS$24.00
ground beef, onion, garlic, peas, corn, au jus, mashed potatoes, parmesan

Desserts

Creme BruleeUS$8.00
silky vanilla custard bruleed with sugar
Chocolate TorteUS$10.00
rich dense flourless chocolate cake

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Plaza Grill.

4.2

(16)

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

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16 Reviews

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Kate Gold
California Central Coast28 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wish we lived closer so we could come often! Casual, affordable but lovely, full of beautiful wood in a fun restored antique indoor shoppng "mall." Cider and ginger beer are yummy too.
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Mica
San Diego1 review
2.0
Dined on 4 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food was very mediocre given the price. There was a lot of loud music coming from the kitchen, which wasn’t very fun to listen to. Some of the food was actually very poor. The service people were really nice. But the system of having you sit down, give you a menu and then have you get up and walk over and give people your request, it really doesn’t work at all. Either you’re a full service restaurant, or you’re not. This half-and-half was very disappointing.
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sue
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was wonderful and truly worth the price. Prices are reasonable, just be prepared to walk up to order your dinner. That was a surprise, but it was fine…
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Brenda
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on 26 June 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were happy to hear that plaza grill was re-opening. It was a different experience than what we knew in the past. Not bad, just different. The menu is pretty small and super limited on vegetarian options. You order with a QR code at the table or walk up to one of two staff members dedicated to taking food orders. If you want drinks you have to go up to the bar and stand in line, order, pay and wait for your drinks. No wait staff other than greeters and food runners. It’s different, but it does make it easy for a group of people to order and pay for their own meals/drinks. The restaurant still has its rustic Arcata style charm and the bar is still beautiful!!! The sweet potato fries were hands down our favorite dish!
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Marilyn
Unspecified1 review
4.0
Dined on 14 May 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Menu is limited but good. It’s a beautiful room but it got pretty noisy.
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Cori
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We reserved a table for Mother's Day Brunch. The food was table service rather than buffet and was excellent. Glad to see Plaza Grill open again. Our server was efficient, accommodating, and very personable. Would recommend Plaza Grill as a consistently good stop.
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Cindi
Portland / Oregon5 reviews
2.0
Dined on 10 May 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I was really excited when I heard the Plaza Grill reopened. It has been one of my favorite spots for well over 30 years. This however, was a different experience, to start with a front door, which is the elevator was dirty. The linoleum was cracked at the floor. Arriving on the third floor I felt helpful until everything seems dirty tired and worn. You have to order at the bar with a separate check. There were menus on the table and very limited, but that was OK. We had to order in another corner and pay for it. The food was very mediocre and not all that warm or appetizing. I hope there are some wonderful reviews in the future but right now I can’t give one.
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Marianne
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 May 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely dinner with friends. I still wish we could order food at the table and just get up to order drinks. Great food, great staff.
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Nikki/ Robert
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 April 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great evening. Good food and drinks! Very clean and fast service.
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Heather
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 24 April 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Hooray!! So pleased to see a favorite Local’s spot open again. Though a bit scaled back menu - out food was delicious. The changes of a switch to Customer-Ordering service is NOT my favorite, it will NOT deter me from stopping by again in the future. I would be happy to tip a Server if Waitstaff were to come back.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Grill
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 16:00–20:00
Contact
(707) 499-3890
Website
https://www.pgarcata.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
780 7th St, Arcata, CA 95521-6319
Area
Arcata
Parking Details
None

FAQs

Plaza Grill feels warm and welcoming with a beautiful, historic dining room and an admired bar, it’s cozy and convivial, though it can get noisy at peak times.

Private dining isn't part of the offering at Plaza Grill, the focus is on the open dining room and its welcoming, convivial atmosphere.

Business casual sets the tone at Plaza Grill, aim for neat, polished-but-relaxed attire that suits casual dining.

Yes, reviewers consistently praise Plaza Grill's happy hour, and some dishes (for example, the shepherd's pie) are noted as happy-hour–only offerings.

Yes, Plaza Grill has a full bar and cocktails; guests mention good cocktails, drinks, and a superb bartender, and the bar is a frequently noted highlight.

Plaza Grill is a great pick for happy hour, reviewers rave about the bar and value, while regular dinner service runs Wednesday–Saturday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm; guests also enjoyed a recent Mother's Day Brunch event.

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Plaza Grill

4.2

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Arcata

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2 people

24 Oct 2026

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Plaza Grill

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Plaza Grill

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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APPETIZERS

SWEET POTATO FRIESUS$10.00

ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTSUS$12.00

CALAMARIUS$14.00

BUFFALO WINGSUS$16.00

SOUP AND SALAD

TOMATO BASIL

HOUSE

CAESARUS$14.00

COBBUS$20.00

Burgers

BasicUS$16.00

Brie JamUS$18.00

Entrées

Aglio e OlioUS$19.00

Cajun AlfredoUS$20.00

Coconut Curry RisottoUS$21.00

MeatloafUS$19.00

Cottage PieUS$24.00

Desserts

Creme BruleeUS$8.00

Chocolate TorteUS$10.00

Dining areas

Additional information

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