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Restaurant 301

4.6 (247)
$50 and over
American
301 L Street, Carter House Inns, Eureka, CA 95501

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Restaurant 301

4.6
$50 and over
American
Eureka

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
We are a casual fine dining restaurant serving California Cuisine in the form of a menu emphasizing fresh, local, organic product. We boast a wine list with over 3,000 selections and have held a Wine Spectator Grand Award every year since 1998.

Restaurant 301 serves in our formal Dining Room Thurday through Saturday from 5:30pm-8:30pm and in our lovely Wine Room Sunday through Wednesday. We also have a full bar in the Carter House Lobby open Daily from 4 to 9pm, serving the same menu.

*All menu items subject to availability. $20 corkage fee applies per bottle. 20% gratuity for parties of 6 or more.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:30–21:30 Sat, Sun 07:30–09:30 Dinner Daily 17:30–20:30
  • Phone number
    (707) 444-8062
  • Website
    http://carterhouse.com/restaurant-301/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have a small private dining room called The Wine Shop. The maximum occupancy of this room is 14 people. It features a gas fireplace and a big screen television for presentations or to just watch a sporting event. Contact us for more information on reserving this space for business or personal use.
  • Location
    301 L Street, Carter House Inns, Eureka, CA 95501
  • Area
    Eureka
  • Cross Street
    3rd St
  • Parking Details
    There is a public parking lot across the street, private hotel parking in the back, public parking on the side of the building, and street parking on two sides of the building.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving 2026 $99

    US$118.80 per person

    1 - 8 people

    26 Nov 2026 only
    Thanksgiving with the Carter House Hors d'oeuvres in the Victorian to start with welcome beverage. dinner in restaurant Starter Wild mushroom soup or Carter Salad Entrée Turkey Roulade or Sweet Potato Gnocchi Dessert Pecan Pie

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Reviews

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4.6

4.6
(247)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Restaurant 301 offers a "pleasant atmosphere" with a "high quality menu" and "incredible wine list." Guests appreciate the "very attentive" service and "fabulous food," especially the appetizers and desserts. Though the menu is limited, the "sophisticated New Orleans vibe" and special occasion appeal make it a delightful dining experience.
247 Reviews

  1. Rick

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After many years talking about dining here we finally made it and celebrated our 20th anniversary. Probably a bit slow, even for a Wednesday night but that was fine by us for quiet and privacy. The first brought complimentary bread and butter and these little cheese stuffed potato balls sat in some sort of mushroom sauce. The escargot was excellent, being my first time trying it. The roasted beet salad which is a favorite my wife and I might’ve been the best one ever. The dressing was incredible. Then on to the Wild Mushroom tart that was my wife’s favorite of the night. There was this sweet and tangy goat cheese that made the dish. We would up splitting 1 entree being quite full from all of those appetizers and setting on the apple and onion pork chop nestled in a bed of polenta and collards. Cooked so well and quite a large chop it was perfect to split. The apples and onions were cooked down in molasses I believe and added such a unique flavor. So good. Finished with a crème brulee dessert which made the entire meal and dining experience absolutely amazing. My wife and I taking the month of October off from alcohol, we were shocked with how cheap the bill was so we gave a little extra to make up for it and because our server was a delight. Can’t wait to go back

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  2. eugene

    San Francisco Bay Area21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasant atmosphere. Limited but high quality menu. Nice wine selections. Very attentive but not obtrusive service. Prices are reasonable but not necessarily a bargain.

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  3. Curtis Gold

    Atlanta11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    They need to admit that the hostess can’t wait tables as well.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Nancy Gold

    New Orleans / Louisiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated our anniversary with a couple of dear friends. It was the best of our 4 nights in Eureka. Everything was perfect. A sophisticated New Orleans vibe. We all loved the fabulous food, our host, cocktails, and wine. Simply the best.

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  5. Mark

    California Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chose 301 for our anniversary and had a wonderful time. When the server brought out some pre-appetizers, we asked if they were gluten-free. They weren't, so the server came back and suggested a wonderful substitution for my wife but left the others for me to consume (score!). Her poached salmon was cooked perfectly, as were the brussels that accompanied it. My short ribs were fall off the bone tender and the pomme puree and carrots were splendid as well. The wine list here is incredible (you need to see it to believe it). We've been coming here for special occasions for over 20 years, and we will certainly return again!

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  6. Tammy

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazingly delicious with very attentive service and an incredible wine list! The pace of the meal was relaxed and delightful. Compliments to the Chef, the crew, the service staff! High recommend! We had a wonderful 40th Anniversary dinner and would love to go back again!

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  7. Michael

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was recommended to us by the manager of the Gingerbread Mansion in Ferndale. Worth every penny!

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  8. Lisa

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful breakfast, exceptional buffet choices as well as table service

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  9. Juan Gold

    Atlanta58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent small restaurant. The menu is straight forward and relatively simple. The food was very well done and delicious. It is a small restaurant in the first floor of the Carter House Inn. A small hotel with a surprisingly lively bar scene. I recommend it if you are in the area.

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  10. Gilad Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area43 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 5 August 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A solid, fairly traditional, French-style menu. Escargot was excellent. The steak was very well prepared, but the cut was very suboptimal, with a good deal of gristle/fat. In general, they did a lot better on the appetizers than the mains. Desserts were good too. This may well be the best restaurant in town, but I'm trying to grade on a consistent level, and on that bsis it doesn't quite shine.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Californian, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:30–21:30 Sat, Sun 07:30–09:30 Dinner Daily 17:30–20:30
  • Phone number
    (707) 444-8062
  • Website
    http://carterhouse.com/restaurant-301/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have a small private dining room called The Wine Shop. The maximum occupancy of this room is 14 people. It features a gas fireplace and a big screen television for presentations or to just watch a sporting event. Contact us for more information on reserving this space for business or personal use.
  • Location
    301 L Street, Carter House Inns, Eureka, CA 95501
  • Area
    Eureka
  • Cross Street
    3rd St
  • Parking Details
    There is a public parking lot across the street, private hotel parking in the back, public parking on the side of the building, and street parking on two sides of the building.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

FAQs

Friday evenings are a standout, guests specifically praised a Friday Prix Fixe tasting menu with paired wines as a special night out.

Restaurant 301 feels refined and inviting, its formal Dining Room (Thursday–Saturday), lovely Wine Room (Sunday–Wednesday) and the Carter House Lobby bar create intimate, varied settings, and guests praise the calm atmosphere, large windows and even live jazz.

Casual Dress, comfortable, everyday attire is appropriate; nothing formal is required.

Yes, Restaurant 301 welcomes private parties, and staff have even arranged a private dining room when the main dining room was closed.

The kitchen often runs a tasting/prix-fixe format, and guests note that courses can be satisfying, for example, one guest called the pumpkin risotto "spectacular and so filling."

Yes, Restaurant 301 is well suited to a special evening, with prix-fixe/tasting menus, thoughtful wine pairings, and several guests recommending it for special occasions and elevated dining.

For a special night, try Restaurant 301’s prix fixe tasting dinner with wine pairings, guests especially recommend the Friday prix‑fixe evenings.

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Restaurant 301

4.6
$50 and over
American
Eureka

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
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