Restaurant 301

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Inside a historic Victorian building on L Street, Restaurant 301 is the dining room of Carter House Inns — one of Eureka's most respected addresses for an unhurried evening out. The setting is elegant without being stiff: upscale casual, the kind of room where a long dinner feels entirely natural.

American Cuisine with a California-French Accent

The kitchen draws on California-French traditions, turning out American cuisine that reflects the coastal Northern California larder. For special occasions and holidays, the restaurant offers multi-course tasting menus — a more immersive format available for private events that makes full use of the kitchen's range.

A Wine List That Earned Its Reputation

The wine program is the other reason Restaurant 301 stands apart. The cellar holds thousands of bottles, including rare and hard-to-find vintages, and that depth has not gone unnoticed: Wine Spectator has recognized the list with its Grand Award, one of the publication's most demanding distinctions. For serious wine drinkers, this alone makes the trip worthwhile.

The Carter Bar and Private Events

Before or after dinner, the Carter Hotel Bar & Lobby Lounge offers a more relaxed setting — open daily from late afternoon into the evening. The space also hosts wine and whiskey tastings, and the full property is available for private parties and catering. It is the kind of place that handles a celebratory dinner or a corporate gathering with equal ease.

Restaurant 301 is open every evening, with food served from 4:30 pm and dinner beginning at 5:30 pm.