Phatsy Kline's Parlor Lounge - Eureka, California

Katharina Koerner

I had a great experience!! I am staying in this special hotel the bar/restaurant is located in. The receptionist told me I might be able to bring my dog. Ben, who served me, treated my dog like a special guest! She got towels to lie on! (She loved it) and water. I got a custom made warm cocktail with brandy and the athnosphere, music, other guest, .. everything was just most lovely and cozy and warm hearted. As to the food, I enjoyed it! I had Hawaiian burgers with chicken and Parmesan and a tomato soup, and was very happy with me protein oriented healthy - good idea dish. I warmly recommend coming here!!! Don’t miss out! It’s a very special place. I will come back any time. ?

Danielle Stewart

I’ve been dining out in Humboldt County for over 50 years and had always considered this restaurant to be one of the better places. However, my recent experience left me humiliated and deeply disappointed. While the drinks were as excellent as always, the food and service were unacceptable.

The young lady in our group, who was celebrating her birthday, ordered the oysters. All 12 of them were riddled with shell residue, making them nearly inedible, and the cucumbers served on the side were clearly spoiled—either frozen or rotten. Later, I ordered a dish that turned out to be far too hot and spicy, something the staff completely failed to warn me about when I asked for recommendations. I have digestive issues and couldn’t eat more than a bite or two.

The young lady, seeing my discomfort, politely brought the issue to the bartender’s attention. The bartender, who was very kind, decided on her own to remove the dish from the bill. I never requested that—it was entirely her decision. However, when she discussed this with the male waiter—possibly a manager—he mocked us in the corner with her, laughing as if we were the problem.

Later, I noticed they had forgotten to apply the $5 happy hour discount to the oysters, so I politely asked if they could correct the mistake. Instead of simply fixing it, the male waiter became vindictive and disrespectful. While they eventually removed the $5, he then added back half the cost of my dish, which the bartender had already removed. His justification? “Because you ate it.” This was insulting and absurd. I barely touched the dish, and the young lady only ate a small portion because it was already on the table.

The male waiter’s behavior was the worst part of this experience. He was rude, unprofessional, and took our simple request for a correction personally. He seemed intent on punishing us for asking about the happy hour discount, and his mocking, vindictive attitude completely ruined what was supposed to be a celebratory evening for the young lady. Despite her attempts to de-escalate the situation, I left feeling humiliated and unwelcome.

While the bartender showed kindness and the drinks were wonderful, the poor food quality and the male waiter’s rude, vindictive behavior overshadowed everything else. After 40 years of dining out in Humboldt County, this was one of the most humiliating experiences I’ve ever had. I cannot recommend this restaurant and would advise others to be cautious.

KD

Very cool vibe and interesting food menu. Located in the Eagle House. My review is way over do so they may not have the food choices we ordered but the experience was great and would recommend going and seeing what they offer now. My husband and I really enjoyed everything we tried and even ate the micro greens.

Evelyn Diaz Reyes

The drinks were very flavorful, and the food was unique and delicious. This is a repeat when I return to Eureka. The parlor was beautifully set up. The service was great. Overall, it is a fun place to relax and enjoy some tasty treats.

Galit

After going there multiple times along the years and enjoying the food, It's not the same as it used to be at all!!
The food is LOW GRADE with high prices and horrifically an unjustified disrespectful attitude by the waiter staff. It doesn't worth the money anymore. Come for the drinks DO NOT EAT THERE guarantee you will be disappointed.

Jessica Kleinschmidt

Where to begin! I have been here a few times now, with different groups of awesome people, and they all loved it! (As well as myself) Our wait staff every time has been phenomenal, and the food has never let us down! I enjoy that their menu pays attention to detail. It is a consistent menu, with a few daily specials! The food always looks just like the pictures, and tastes even better. The drinks are always to die for and made very well. It is a fun and clean establishment. My experience here has been consistently excellent. I love that they have vegan/vegetarian options as well and can seem to accomodate us whenever we would like to switch things up a bit! I love the Lavender Lemon Drop and their house made Garlic knotts always hit the spot.

Jennifer Campbell

We had a WONDERFUL time! Emily, the bartender, is the best. Hands down. Fun atmosphere in a historic building with so much charm! If you’re a literature fan? Even better! 11/10 Recommend!

Tiffani Sahara

We stopped in here for after dinner drinks before going home one evening. This place has the coolest atmosphere. We knew it would be awesome when they had a bubble machine outside the front door. Once you go inside it's like stepping into a spooky library with a bit of a steam punk meets new age vibe. I'll be honest, I have no idea how to describe it, but it is cool. Our drinks were great and the staff were awesome. I would absolutely recommend this place.