Northwoods Public House - Crescent City

From the moment we arrived, we loved the beautifully converted interior—it felt very welcoming. We sat near the bar, and as soon as we settled in, our server Jack greeted us. He was wonderful throughout our entire experience. Our drinks were served quickly and were delicious; I had a Bloody Mary, and my partner tried an IPA, both of which were excellent. We started with an oyster appetizer that was incredibly fresh, served in the half-shell with a lemon wedge and cocktail sauce on an elegant plate perched on a lovely bed of greens and ice. Next came the mussel chowder, which was heavenly—rich and creamy, with perfectly delicate mussels. It was so good! Then arrived our main courses at just the right time. We both ordered ribeye steaks cooked medium-rare, and they were absolutely perfect. The quality of the steaks was outstanding, and we savored every bite. It was all delicious! We definitely want to dine here again before we leave town. The really amazing part is that, even though we travel all over the USA and eat in various restaurants, this has been the best we've found, and it’s right in our own hometown!

I had the best nachos I've ever tasted as a starter. The drink selection was great, and our server, Oscar, was both polite and efficient.

The burger was truly exceptional, made entirely from scratch. They hand-crafted everything, including the patty, which was fresh and thin. It was cooked perfectly to order, with a nice sear on the outside and juicy on the inside.

That was by far the best eating in our vacation! there was a great suppe and salatable. the bier selection was excellent; there were many local animals. the fish and chips were good, but the 4 cheese mac cheese and the shrimp grits were excellent! the portion sizes were large, no one in our party finished all their food. the only underpass was not able to take the left handover with us home. they would have made an excellent lunch if we had access to a frite and a microwave.

Discovered a wonderful restaurant on my way back into California today. Quiet and understated, casual but slightly elegant. Nice but respectful staff. Excellent craft beer, and wonderfully delicious food! Since I 'd had a late lunch, I didn 't want a big heavy meal in the evening. Under salads on the menu was listed beef tenderloin and shrimp on arugula. That sounded like just the ticket. And it so was! Little mounds of micro greens dressed with a slightly sweet vinaigrette, a trail of thinly sliced medium rare beef tenderloin interspersed with tender fresh tasting shrimp. Along with it, I enjoyed a wonderful craft beer. Can 't recall the name sadly, but it was something of a brown ale with citrus notes. If you find yourself in Crescent City, CA for any reason, please make a point of stopping at Northwoods for a wonderful meal. Not only is the restaurant itself terrific, but it also provides a lovely view of the harbor and ocean across the street. Can 't miss with this one!