Humboldt Bay Provisions on 2nd Street is a small oyster bar and charcuterie focused on local and regional producers. The Humboldt Bay oysters here are the thing: grown in the cold, nutrient-rich waters of the bay just outside town, they are plump and briny and served simply on the half-shell. The menu is deliberately short — oysters, a few cured meats, good bread, and natural wines.
The space is minimal and the seating is limited, so arrive early or be prepared to wait. It is the kind of place that belongs to a much larger city but ended up in Eureka, which is fortunate for anyone passing through.