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Mozaic
91/100 (1037 ratings)
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Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
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Octopus
Beef
Moussaka
Kabobs
Souvlaki
Pasta
Lamb
Salad
Pesto
Salmon
Prawns
Hummus
Falafel
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"We held a wonderful surprise birthday party for 34 people at Mosaic. Everything was 5 star. We started with calamari and Mediterranean platter..."
Marilyn McCusker
"my experience in restaurants business and food tasting, i grant this place as an excellent because the quality of foods they use, flavors, and..."
Elias Salibi
"The food was delicious, best Mediterranean food I’ve ever had. It seems even better then I remember from a couple years ago. The staff was amazing!..."
Laurie Hardison
"The hummus was one of the best I've ever had - and I grew up in Israel, I know good hummus! Great atmosphere, very friendly staff, I recommend it..."
Dana Peleg
"First time there was on a Friday night after a movie. Service was great. Food was even better. The bread with pesto dipping sauce and calamari were..."
Emma Sanchez
"Mosaic is absolutely our "go to" restaurant. There is not one item on the menu that is not absolutely delicious, interesting and beautifully..."
Cindi Rose Zirilli
"It was wonderful food with an amazing atmosphere. Our waitress Alicia was very helpful and kind. It was all around a great dining..."
Autumn Petro
"We had our rehearsal dinner here! It was amazing! We were treated so well and everyone love the food, staff, and belly dancer! Thank you Mozaic! It..."
Nicole Saad Hofschneider
"Great food. The veggie platter is awesome. Pleasant..."
Rohan Singh
"Wonderful food, friendly service and overall lovely ambiance. I highly recommend it..."
Dahlia Fortes-Torres
"Delicious, fresh and incredibly fast service. We walked in and out of about 5 restaurants and when we saw the menu and the dining area we knew we..."
Stephanie DeWolfe
"Great new addition to downtown Santa Cruz!! Beautiful remodel with romantic tones. Great food & the owners are cool & stylin. I highly recommend..."
Christi Caviglia
"Food is my favorite thing about life and Mozaic is my favorite place to enjoy it. The food, atmosphere and people here all make you feel..."
Angelina San Paolo
"Superb Lebanese cuisine! High quality ingredients, creative, meticulous execution, great ambiance. Recommended with..."
Smadar Lavie
"We had a New Year's Eve/Birthday Party Dinner Celebration at Mosaic this year, with 34 wild and rollicking people. Jay and his staff provided a..."
Carolyn Mecozzi
"Great staff! Our waitress Aubrey was sweet, personable, fast and informational. Food was good. A little pricey for the size of portion. Flavors..."
Debbie Pieracci
"Very delicious food, the lamb was tender and well seasoned. The chiken was delicious and moist. Greek salad was very fresh. I recommend this place...."
Jay S
"The best lamb shank on West coast. Great experience from being greeted at the door on our way in all the eay to the end. A must if you love lamb, but..."
Simona Hudson
"Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! To be honest I’ve never been much of an explorer of foreign cuisine. My boyfriend loves this restaurant so I thought..."
Sandy D
"Pulpo was ok, kinda fishy, hummus slapped, baklava tasted store bought. Fig mule was tasty. Patio was nice to bring my dog. Over all, I'd come again..."
Ashley Perez
"Didn’t love the vegetarians option that much, but my friends loved the chicken and the lamb. It has great..."
Sugam Sharma
"The food was excellent. The meal started off with warm crusty bread with a garlic dipping sauce that was indescribably delicious. The lamb shanks..."
Nanette Guevara
"Good food, great service, good cocktails. I'm fond of lamb and gin, and this place delivers on both counts. Our server Alicia was very personable and..."
Natalie Allstead
Stagnaro Bros Seafood
86/100 (883 ratings)
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Seafood
Soups
American
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Seafood
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Scallops
Fish & chips
Halibut
Our Award-Winning New England Clam Chowder
Clams
Ernestos Fishermans Pasta
Oyster
Sandwiches
Bass
Fish Sandwich
Ernesto's Fisherman's Pasta
Stagnaros House Salad
Calamari
Burger
Lasagne
Prawns
Polenta
Large Seafood Cocktails with Our House-Made Cocktail Sauce and Lemon
Mussels
Club Sandwich
Cioppino
Chilled Sandwich
Tuna
crab sandwich
Cakes
Pesto
Tortillas
Oysters on the Half Shell with Cocktail Sauce Horseradish and Lemon
Calamares
Fresh Oysters
Shrimp
Fish
Chili Lime Prawn Tacos
Salmon
Classic Fish and Chips
Seafood pasta
Steamed Black Mussels or Clams
Fish Tacos
Rolls
Giovanni's Famous Cioppino
French Fries
Lobster
Crab cakes
Crab Cake
Fish Sandwich
Fish & Chips
Calamari and Fries
Pasta
Lobster Roll
Salad
Tapas
Clam Chowder
Fish Taco
Crab
Tacos
Sit down
American
Bar
Soups
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Table Service
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Serves Alcohol
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Accepts Credit Cards
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"Whenever my family and I go to Santa Cruz we always stop and eat here and have never been disappointed. Love the fried prawns meal, clam chowder is..."
Tiana Awong Hayden
"Excellent food, tremendous service from Dave, great location and veiw. We were truly amazed by the entire experience. Often times when a place has..."
Justin Duran
"Great place, great food, awesome wait staff. The waitress did all in her power to make our meal..."
Janet Apostoliuk
"Great food and great service. We went on a weekday around 5:00 and ordered from the appetizer menu for the four of us. Chili lime tacos, coconut..."
Sabrina Farris Hull
"My friend and I had lunch there today and everything was amazing. Hailey P was our server and she was a pleasure, you are lucky to have her on your..."
Jess Avocardo Scroble
"Hubby got the treasure chest and I got the fish tacos. Both very good and great clam chowder. We will definitely be returning when we’re in the..."
Aimee Gee
"Outstanding view from the second floor. Good food and bar scene. Service was terrific. I recommend when in Santa..."
Doug Jones
"We had the nicest staff serving us. We had their clam chowder and cioppino. Both were very tasty! Nice view of the ocean and area around on the pier...."
Robin Moura
"Waited all week to get my bread bowl and shared it with my wife. Also shared the Sand dabs. Really good with the Four Monks malt vinegar. Great..."
Scott Wideman
"Always had great food there. It’s a place a I come to every time I come back to Santa..."
Kurt Foster
"this was absolutely yummy,, nothing fancy, beautiful steamed to perfection veggies and the only place that I can get petrale sole done right!! My..."
Elizabeth Sutfin
"A really popular and relatively affordable casual dining spot located on the long boardwalk. It’s manned by a number of friendly workers but..."
A K
"Shrimp tacos were bomb! Went around 10:30-11am and was able to get seating and had no wait yet at the counter. Staff was really friendly with..."
T Sripun
"Amazing seafood and some of the best views of the water. This restaurant has been my family's go-to for years. The indoor seating was closed, but we..."
Jonathan Vargas
The Crow's Nest
86/100 (2673 ratings)
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Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
American
American
Vegan Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Breakfast
Scallops
Swordfish
Clams
Prawns
Calamari
Sandwiches
Pesto
Tuna
Burger
Fish
Nachos
Calamares
Omelette
Salmon
Tempura
Shrimp
Crab Cake
Chowder
Lobster
Cheesecake
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Pasta
Fish Taco
Salad
Tacos
Clam Chowder
Crab
Sit down
American
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Live Music
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
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Mid-range
"Stopped by for a late lunch and was disappointed that the main dining room was closed until dinner service, however, we were directed to the grill..."
Pamela Henschel Deiab
"We live close so we eat the often. The service is very good they always have enough Servers etc. to take care of the large volume of people that come..."
Colette Browne
"The Crowsnest is a place I always visit when I’m in SC. Came here for dinner Sunday. I had the fish tacos with mango with a nice light herb aioli..."
Lisa Orlando
"Dinner yesterday evening was delicious! We had a large group of ten, and our waiter was awesome!!! Very nice and courteous! I definitely would..."
Jacqueline Roque
"Great casual atmosphere. Was there for the live music, the John Michael Band, at the bar upstairs. Fun great time! Ate appetizers, the fresh made..."
Jane Shaffran
"The food was fantastic, the service terrific, sitting on the patio was relaxing. I'll be eating here..."
Jean Walsh Sabolevsky
"The Crows Nest is an awesome place just to relax on the beach. The clam chowder is excellent It's a must if you visit with a nice glass of..."
Antonino Holmes
"The service was great fast drinks on point food..."
Denise McNeil Hines
"The Crows Nest will always have a place in my heart after many years of working with them and for them I will always patronize their..."
John Motta
"Great view -good service -happy hour is great.. smoked salmon is delicious,& clam chowder is tasty..."
Eva Cantrell
"Great ambience, background music, big screens with variety of sports, the beach view, lighthouse, sunset, tasty food, polite..."
Dan Valcazar
"They have the best salad bar in town! And the view of the harbor.... well you just can’t beat..."
Marci Gomez
Riva Fish House
81/100 (2717 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Soups
Soups
Seafood
American
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Clams
Oyster
Calamari
Sandwiches
Tilapia
Cioppino
Mussels
Burger
Cakes
Alfredo
Ice Cream
Calamares
Pesto
Gelato
Salmon
Fish
Club Sandwich
Shrimp
Crab Cake
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Tapas
Pasta
Fish Taco
Salad
Tacos
Clam Chowder
French Fries
Crab
Scallops
Prawns
Sit down
American
Soups
Seafood
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"We came quite late in the evening but been served really well. We took fish and chips, crab 🦀 sandwich and calamari with fries. Everything was so..."
Fari Blues
"We live locally; and Rivas is a top favorite. When crab is in season, we are on the wharf A Lot. We go between two places. One for the bread and..."
Donna Owens Lindseth
"Amazing place. I am here on business so I ate at the bar. Great food, great view and great locals. You’ve got to give this place a..."
Holly Padilla
"As usual we ate at the bar. I had my usual calamari while my husband had the prawns. Both were deep fried with fries and a giant sliver of �...."
Sharon Crespo Reneau
"Our new favorite place to eat in the boardwalk!!!!! Had so much food had leftovers. The calimari was great, the cod was great, everything was..."
Shari Collondrez
"Oh my goodness, the service here was just the best! Fantastic people, excellent service and awesome food. I definitely will be coming..."
Tami Bacon
"The first time I was brought here was in 2012 and knew I wanted to return so usually every time I am down near the boardwalk I strive to hit this..."
Shelley Marie Rosenberry
"This is the only place we eat at on the wharf. Best food ever the staff are friendly and the service is quick! � It..."
Beatrice Vasquez
"Lots of tourist traps and this is right on the warf but this was really good. Tilapia Vera Cruz was excellent according to the miss'. I had Philly..."
RW
"Fresh fresh fresh and local. Will definitely..."
Dsb
"Possibly the best clam chowder and calamari I've ever had, and I live near the ocean! Service was fantastic, especially given our group size of 18! I..."
Heidi
"Amazing seafood at unbelievable prices. I had fish & chips for $10 and my husband had cioppino for $15. This will now be our go to restaurant in..."
Alisha Pratt
"Amazing Clam Chowder. Oh my gosh this place is amazing! I always have to stop in here when I come for a visit to the west coast. The sour dough..."
Heatherjill47
"I live in Santa Cruz and I eat here at least once a week!It is the most amazing fish place I know!The Fish and Chips is there best..."
Alice Montro
"Good menu, good service, fair prices....had to wait about 30-35 minutes to be seated....but what do you expect on a Saturday evening. It gave us the..."
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"Inventive, varied and flavorful menu with good vegetarian options, all at extremely fair prices (unlike most of the other wharf restaurants)...."
Berry
"Excellent chowder! Gotta try the Fish and Calamari. On the water, walking distance to..."
Johnny Gomez
"This is a fantastic restaurant. We stopped in Santa Cruz on the way to Monterey and found this one from a small list of the local seafood..."
Reichen Yoo
"Great location on pier. Nice ambient. I would recommend dining inside if you mind birds (pigeons and seagulls) roaming outside. We had the Shrimp..."
Ananya Chakraborty
"We had dinner here tonight and everything was great, from the service to the food. I had grilled salmon with French fries and a house salad and my..."
Beth Silva
"Stopped in for lunch today and was not disappointed. I had the spicy linguine with clams and veggies, it was delicious. It came with a cup of clam..."
bbrene'
"Really enjoyed the food here. Had the bread bowl clam chowder. You can't beat the views and the prices are reasonable. Our waitress Danielle was..."
Nathan Nicholson
"Nice restaurant! Our waiter was awesome and the food was very good. We dined outside but some areas inside had beautiful views too. It was very busy..."
Adeline CHAUTARD
"Went here for dinner with my beautiful wife and kids for her birthday. I ordered steak and shrimp tacos. My son had salmon sandwich with fries, wife..."
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Dolphin Restaurant
80/100 (359 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Seafood
Seafood
American
Soups
American
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Crab Cake
Fish & Chips
Burger
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Shrimp
Pasta
Prawns
Salad
Fish & chips
Toasts
Clam Chowder
Fried shrimp
Pesto
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Clams
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Sit down
American
Soups
Seafood
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Parking Available
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"My first visit because they serve Manhattan Clam Chowder, many others don't . Our waiter very polite and attentive. I split a meal with my friend..."
Virginia Yamamoto
"We have eaten two days for dinner at the Dolphin, great food, great terras and our waiter Jeff is a good..."
Sjaak Betjes
"I hadn't been here in years, but had great memories coming here gowing up. I brought my family here on Monday night and had an amazing meal. The..."
Jennifer Thurston
"I hadn't been here in years. When I was younger, I'd come with my family (seemed like 3 times per week) and always got a hamburger. Everyone started..."
Cyd Haulter
"Our experience was wonderful the staff was so friendly the food was delicious and whoever does the windows I and cleans the patio works his butt..."
Teri Butler Varner
"The clam chowder was the most delicious than I never ate. The service was really efficient and friendly. My family and I are planning to come back..."
Martha Rocha
"Great food, service good and such a beautiful..."
Jill Petersen Travis
"The food is awesome and the view at the end of the peer is beautiful! I make sure to stop by every time I'm in..."
Tony Trujillo
"Just had breakfast, very good, great service and awesome..."
Toni Thomas
"Great Clam Chowder and great music!!! An oase of rest when you come from the..."
Ilonka Betjes
"This seemed like a nice place but a bit dirty. The tables weren't wiped down properly and we were bombarded with pigeons(not the staff's fault). I..."
Emilia Florean
"Great food, great price. I ordered the clam chowder bread bowl and the fish and chips. The clam chowder was delicious, perfectly seasoned and quite..."
Kristina P
"Very unassuming from the outside, but the views are beautiful and this was probably the best meal I ate on my trip. I had the crab cake Benedict for..."
Madeline Markus
"It’s great to enjoy a good walk down the wharf then end to have lunch at Dolphin’s. Great chowder, calamari and fish and chips👊🏼. It’s..."
Danny Duarte
"Great food but a bit pricey. Clam chowder bread bowl was delicious. Lots of birds waiting for food to fall on the ground some even sit on the table..."
Alice Blancas
"Chowder bread bowl for the win, cant go wrong. But what was even better than that were the signature fish tacos, wow some of the best i've ever had..."
Sean Reyes
"Excellent food! Peaceful and relaxing atmosphere in the morning. Service was a little slow to get started, but was great afterward. Crab Benedict was..."
Matthew Malnar
"Typical wharf restaurant. Food is good. Service is above average. We did enjoy the fish plates, sole and sand dabs. Saw burgers go by, looked..."
Bradley Nakaji
Johnny's Harborside
80/100 (681 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Clams
Oyster
Sandwiches
Cod
Calamari
Fish & chips
Burger
Tempura
Halibut
Risotto
Cakes
Prawns
Polenta
Mussels
Pesto
Cioppino
Tuna
Shrimp
Fish
Ceviche
Calamares
Salmon
Crab Cake
Pasta
Chowder
Salad
Fish & Chips
Clam Chowder
Tapas
Fish Taco
Crab
Scallops
Tacos
Sit down
Bar
American
Seafood
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Visited Johnny's rather last minute with 9 of us. They accommodated us in about 30 minutes even though they were packed. Laura was our waitress. ..."
Shelley Davidson Cummings
"Great service and good food! A gem place on a Friday night especially for locals. A server named Nina has exceptional customer service! She can make..."
Fredrick Wing
"Excellent seafood, perfect, professional service and a lovely unpretentious neighborhood vibe. The best Creme Brulee I have ever had, anywhere. Don't..."
Susan Pemble
"Just wow!! Best meal I’ve had in months!! Crab cakes were amazing, steak was cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth. And those mini desserts will..."
Sheri Lunamoré
"Super lekker gegeten , voorgerecht was verassend lekker en hoofdgerecht was top . Jammer alleen dat je nadat je je vork neerlegt voordat de wijn op..."
Eric Bartels
"Love this local spot. Friendly staff, fresh food, great views and parking is typically great. Fish tacos or Fish n Chips are always a great option...."
Jen Lorenzini
"Superb food, excellent drinks, an amazing view and happy staff. My favorite seafood restaurant in Santa..."
Payson Mcnett
"First time at Johnny’s, very friendly wait staff, good service, delicious food and a wonderful view over the..."
Debbie Macdonald
"Love this place. Excellent food, cocktails and fun atmosphere. My family visiting from San Diego were very impressed and loved taco..."
George Daniel DeLeon
"Hard to feed a family of five well, until you go to Johnny’s. Calamari, beef sliders, chicken sliders, chicken wings & margaritas all at happy hour..."
Tammy Giulian
"Amazing service, amazing views, amazing calamari and fish bites and great crab cake! Potato skin was good and the margarita was ok (never had one..."
Jub Jub
"Loved the clam chowder, salmon burger and dessert bites! We went for happy hour and ended up staying for dinner, went home stuffed and with plenty of..."
Sheila Grammond
"The food was pretty good. Drinks were good. We decided to come here because Phil's Fish Market was way too busy and crowded. The garlic bread was..."
Steve Sabu
"Clam chowder was super delicious! The food was fresh… but very less options to choose from… The place altogether has great service and comes with..."
RUTUJA GIRMAL
"Really a perfect treat. Fish right off the boat and onto our plates, into our mouths, now swimming in our belly’s and the fish seems to have had a..."
Cyclistlaw Motorcycle and Bike Crash Attorneys
"A lovely seaside setting to enjoy the excellent offerings at Johnny's Harbor. Fresh fish prepared straight from the dock, "undressed" or "decked out"..."
Lisa Greco
"WOW - What amazing service from a server, Michelle plus kitchen manager, Greg. I found Johnny's Harborside menu to be exactly what we needed due to..."
Joanne Day
"Views of Santa Cruz marina. Good Service, good food. Clam chowder soup was surprisingly flavorful and zesty. The tangy salsa with fish tacos elevated..."
Anu Potnis
"Nice view and exceedingly eager service. Wasn't crazy about the food, but that has more to do with my Croatian expectations of seafood than the..."
Ida Martinac
El Palomar
79/100 (1374 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Nachos
Shrimp
Ceviche
Beef
Fish
Salad
Crab
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Prawns
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went to dinner here for my birthday on Friday 11/17 (party of 4). We got there about 8pm, and were seated originally at a table that was gonna he too..."
Constance Lynn
"This place is delicious. Had the red snapper taco; it began with a handmade tortilla, refried beans, sauteed red snapper, finely chopped cabbage and..."
Mariella Romero
"Service was great!!! They were unexpectedly very busy and my server was still very attentive to our table. The food was outstanding My 6 year old..."
Carolyn Cornaggia
"There is no better Mexican food in our area. Everything is perfectly fresh and yummy. The service can't be beat and the staff is so easy on the..."
Rebecca Hanson
"Excellent food, amazing people and an awesome family oriented establishment! Love this place!..."
Emanuel F. Barros
"we drive every 2 years from Montreal canad to santa cruz... and eating at your restaurant is on our To do LIst.... we love the place and the..."
Jessy Ann
"Great food, great service , the atmosphere is great, sat in patio , they have TV's outside, very..."
Javier Magallon Jr
"It was Sunday afternoon. No wait. Large booth for the five of us. The waitress, Sarah, was very friendly and hospitable. The food was excellent!..."
Lorenzo John Mares
"Our go to spot for Mexican food downtown. Everything is good. Great service. Excellent bar..."
Toby Gray
"This review is based almost purely on the delicious chips and salsa! To die for. I was only in for a drink but got the free chips and salsa which I..."
Deborah Claire
"Best carne asada I've had almost anywhere. So tender and juicy. Perfect wrapped in house made corn tortillas. Friggen' yummy..."
William Charles Jeffries III
"It's beautiful and naturally lite and a fun place for lunch the food was..."
Carolyn George
"Had dinner with my wife food was good. I had Joe's dinner plate and it was screaming..."
Alex Sobreyra
"I was waiting for my girlfriend to have dinner with her and I finally got to try that El Camino Real Don Julio Tequila it was good but it's not worth..."
Steven Shaw
"My son, daughter and I had dinner at the El Palomar this evening. I had the Chicken Tortilla Soup which is absolutely delicious. The best I’ve had..."
Deloria ManyGreyHorses
"Amazing Mexican food! Tried their Jose platter! Awesome! Tried their Carne Asada Ranchera! Awesome! And their chimichanga! Awesome! I always come..."
Richard Lee
"I remember when El Palomar was the happenin place, the bee’s knees, the destination for the best Mexican food in town. With that high vaulted..."
Elija Bandersnatch
"All of the staff were very attentive to us. Their food was some of the best I've ever had. The chips, dinner plates (seafood tostada, seafood..."
Marisela Gutierrez
"This place is great! The Horachata and Margaritas (strong...lol) were delicious. The customer service was great! We ordered burrito, sopes (different..."
Carlos Pineda
"I have not had Mexican food this favorable in a while. Service was great everyone was friendly. Had the choice of eating on patio or inside. I had..."
Vickie Pattillo
"Would definitely return for the food for sure. We had the carne asada ranchera plate and it was cooked really well. Well seasoned too. They have..."
Jessica Campos
Woodies Cafe
76/100 (860 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Seafood
American
Seafood
American
Lunch
Dinner
Chicken Sandwich
Two Seafood Tacos
Pesto
Sandwiches
Fish & chips
Fish
Burger
Seafood Combination
Margherita
Fish & Chips
Bloody Mary
Fried calamari
Hamburger
Fish and Chips with Tartar Sauce
Shrimp
Crab Cake Sandwich
Crab Bake
Blue Hawaiian
Pasta
Mahi Mahi Special
Salad
Clam Chowder Bread Bowl of Soup
Clam Chowder
Grill Cheese with Fries
Clam Strips & Fries
Crab
Calamari & Fries
Calamari
Cafe Table
Calamares
Clam Chowder Soup and Fish and Chips
Fish & Chips
Fried Shrimp Calamari
Prawns
Tri Tips Sandwiche
Sit down
American
Seafood
Waterfront
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Woodies Chowder doesn't disappoint. My 5 year old dips his french fries in it. The fried Prawns are my favorite in the seafood combo plate. Large..."
Misty McNeel
"The food is amazing!!!!! Beer is a good price, overall great place! The view is very nice as well! Clam chowder bowl is awesome, as well as the fish..."
Karli Clark
"Great food with great views!! Definitely a must have for us every time we’re in Santa Cruz..."
Maribel Cervantes
"My family and I love eating here. They have great food for a really good price. My family of 5 always eats for less than $60, and it's more than we..."
Tarah Thill
"I had the seafood and fries it was bomb! Garlic fries were very well topped with lots and lots of yummy garlic! Service was excellent everyone was..."
Harley Cushing
"Excellent food. Friendly and helpful staff. The view was awesome! It was my second time there and already can't wait to go..."
Theresa Elizabeth
"We love this place food is great and u definitely gets your money's worth, we ate there twice in the two days we was in Santa Cruz..."
Cherai T Leto
"Overall, Woodies Café was pretty good. They were busy and we waited a long time to get our food and I thought it was strange to pay over $20 for a..."
Sandra Partrea
"Went here on Memorial Day weekend looking for a place to have early dinner and a view of the ocean. Every other restaurant on the pier had a 1 hour..."
Sathiyan Kutty
"Burgers were delicious!! Fries were great! The view.. amazing!!! Requested they clean a table for us and they were right on it so we had an amazing..."
Michelle Bonner
"Woodies is the perfect venue for those who are looking for a easy-going lunch/dinner spot with some beautiful sea view. Disclaimer: They don't cater..."
Madhura Gaonkar
"Woodies Cafe on the Wharf was at its absolute best yesterday. Their Half Bake Crab Sandwich with Clam Chowder was “Out of this World!” My husband..."
Theresa Sprandel
Firefish Grill
75/100 (1452 ratings)
Restaurants
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Seafood
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Lunch
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Seafood
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Mid-range
"My wife and I both had the Baby Spinach Salad and it was absolutely great! The view was great! The staff and service was great! Would recommend..."
Matthew Quesada
"The snapper was absolutely delicious and the service (Carmen) was fantastic. With a gorgeous view and full bar, this place is a must when visiting..."
Heather Mechling Eckels
"I only go for the abalone � Their specials always sound so great! Because there was only 2 of us, we were seated right away. Last night, my..."
Cassie Hart Arellano
"Excellent, friendly service and amazing food. I had scallops Monterey and the dish was to die for. My husband had he halibut and it looked delicious..."
Cyn Graves
"My husband, father & I went for lunch today, The service and food were both excellent. I had the crab cakes which are the best I have ever had. My..."
Judy Busalacchi Bekker
"My favorite seafood restaurant in Santa Cruz. They have always been great, the food is amazing, and they are nice to my kids. The Rockefeller is my..."
Nicholas Michael Ranger
"Amazing crab cakes and risotto was absolutely delicious!!! From appetizer to cocktails to entree it was all magnificent! I used to live here I now..."
Theresa Wiles
"Great company, Awesome weather, great view. During the week not so crowded and we got right in and had a cute waitress that was pretty attentive ...."
Jarrod Kane
"Best place to have a romantic dinner in Santa Cruz. Food and service were excellent. Having the ocean as your backdrop made it even more appealing...."
Vince Tuzzi
"Best salmon dish (I'm pretty sure) I've ever had. Awesome service, great view of the ocean. Top..."
Mark Crutchfield
"My husband and I were looking for this restaurant for one hour and nobody could help us. So, finally we are here and they did a good quick service...."
Inna Nechypurenko
"Awesome fish dishes of course Sand Dabs! Wonderfully accompanied with a Chardonnay caper sauce! I sit at the bar where the drinks come fast...."
Bruce B
"Overall, we all liked it. We ordered Grilled Seabass topped with lobster sauce & served with mashed potatoes and spinach on bottom . We also ordered..."
Glamagirl
"Excellent food and service. My husband got fish stuff which he loves and I go chicken. Excellent on..."
Bernice
"The dinner specials were awesome. Mom had tender cooked albalone, big sis had a perfectly seared ahi, little sis a moist and flavorful stuffed..."
Kim B
"Enjoyed our meals. My wife and I had lunch here at a recent trip. My wife is from the East coast, and rarely likes the Crab Cakes she gets in the..."
JB
"Best on the Wharf!. Had the steak and rockafeller prawns, very good. Service was great and the place looks nice. The new kitchen was a cool idea. Way..."
Bryan
"Loved it!!!!!!. My family and i enjoyed firefish!! chowder is the best!!! i had mesquite grilled salmon with hollandaise sauce.maybe the best i've..."
Charlie
"We were celebrating our anniversary here again. It's a nice place to be for special occasions. Restaurant is located Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and..."
Amir Virani
"Well made cocktails. The food was fabulous. So beautifully presented and the flavors amazing. I had the 5 coarse special; crusted chicken over..."
Margaret Lund
"Great fish and chips - I especially like the mixed seafood platter with fried prawns,scallops, calamari and fresh fish. Visit and say hi to the sea..."
Lainey Cameron