Ivanhoe Hotel, Restaurant & Saloon

I received a recommendation for this restaurant while staying at an Airbnb in Ferndale and boy am I glad that I dropped in. I visited during COVID 19 and unfortunately was only able to pick up food to go. However, the woman who answered the phone when I rang was extremely friendly. I asked her if there was any vegan options on the menu and she offered the primavera pasta sans cheese and a few other ingredients. When I picked the food up, I could already tell that I was in for a treat as the smell of the pasta wafted in the air.

Back at the farm when I was finally able to open the cardboard box containing my food, I was privileged to indulge in one of the best pasta dishes I have ever had. Wonderfully seasoned vegetables, perfectly cooked pasta, and a wonderful sauce of garlic and olive oil all tied in perfectly to one mouth watering dish. This pasta made me happy... so happy that called in the following day to pick up another for dinner.

The woman who initially helped me remembered me and was ever so pleasant. I made sure to express my love of the restaurant and Ferndale in general. It's such a pleasant place to visit and everyone I encountered was very oh so welcoming.

The only thing I was disappointed with is that I was unable to dine indoors. The interior looks to have a lot of history/character and honestly, I could have used a drink. But, that's no fault of the restaurant.

One of the top 3 places to eat in Humboldt. Prime rib, stroganoff, clam appetizer, and the calamari are all to die for. Even the soups are amazing. Very competent staff, very rare south of eureka. Been a gem in the county for years and I'm sure it will continue to be.

The service was 'okay' and the veggies were a bit solid... BUT... but... the rest of the food was truly outstanding!! Spicy garlic prawns came with a sauce so sublime we used our calamari and ordered extra bread (warm and crispy) to soak it up! Great clam chowder and steaks cooked to perfection. Other little niceties included a bowl of extra parmasan and a bowl of croutons. Good wine too. All in all, a top meal. Definitely worth a trip.

My twin sister and hubbies dined for our birthday. We all had something different to eat. I have never tasted such elegant flavors in each and every dish. We usually go to Ivanhoe about 2 to 3 times a year except for Covid. We all have NEVER had a bad dinner there. Its always delicious.

We had dinner, twice, first night in the bar, second night in the restaurant. The service was great. Atmosphere is very comfortable. I enjoyed my meals, though they weren't "fancy". I guess depending on the season or town events, reservations at the restaurant are probably a good idea.