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Silver Spur
93/100 (1158 ratings)
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"Staff is friendly and place is cozy. You get to drink some coffee while waiting to be seated, to later enjoy some delicious food. Well worth the..."
Veronica Ramirez
"Check the special board. I had Swordfish and eggs. Awesome! Never seen that on the breakfast menu. Consistently good food and service. Worth the 1/2..."
Richard Bennett
"Happened upon this place by accident and couldn’t have been happier! While crowded on arrival, and expectedly so, we barely got our names down and..."
Steven W. Pokriefka
"This restaurant was fabulous ... a home town comfort food place with friendly staff! I enjoyed it very..."
Vada Littlejohn
"I have come here for past twenty years and it’s still the same, great service, even better..."
John Courtney
"This is the “go to” breakfast restaurant. Great food and excellent..."
Henry Robles
"The service was laid back and friendly with a small hometown feel atmosphere. The food was delicious and brought fairly quickly given that they were..."
Penny Banks
"Wonderful Place to have brunch… Large servings and wonderful..."
Debbie Miller
"Our favorite place for breakfast..."
Jutta Mockoski
"I hadn't been here in some time. It was a busy Monday morning, but we were seated and served quicker than I would have..."
Richard L. Stubblefield
"Our family go-to breakfast..."
Shawn D. Eure
"This place is AMAZING! Service is prompt. Food's great and unique. Awesome experience all around. We try to get back here from Monterey every now and..."
Tequila Joe
"Food was outstanding and the staff are very..."
Deb Rimmer
"Solid dinner food at a solid diner! Huge portions and everything right. Homemade biscuits are a must. The home fries I had were perfectly cooked. The..."
R. Schubert
"Love their food and the service too... definitely will come..."
Irma B
"Fast friendly service, clean tables, plenty of condiments available. Food was excellent and..."
Johnathan Fry
"Great food and wait staff. As with all good places, expect a wait get in. Ham and Cheese Croissant..."
Vincent P
"Super good restaurant! Love there breakfast! Staff were sweet. Good..."
Catie Fletcher
"Went here for lunch and did not leave hungry! Hand made burgers, great sandwiches, and they serve breakfast all day. The food was delicious and large..."
Karen Wilder
"Everything was amazing. First time back since the pandemic. I heard there are new owners and I was very happy to see and feel like nothing had..."
Blanca Carrillo
"We were seated outside where they installed a large tent by the side of restaurant. The food was excellent and all came quickly. We ordered the..."
Kenneth Lui
Cafe Brasil
89/100 (638 ratings)
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Cafe
Cafe
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Brazilian
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Fish
Salad
Polenta
Tortillas
Eggs Benedict
Omelette
Juice & Smoothies
Beef
Juice & Smoothies
Acai Bowls
Pancakes
Cakes
Sit down
Café
Brazilian
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"Nice place to stop by and eat some comfort food, ordered their cod and it was good, mixed in with potatoes served with rice. Ample parking for 4..."
Nes Borne
"Every time I visit Santa Cruz this is the spot that I make sure to grab a meal at. The food here is divine. Some of the best food you'll ever have...."
Anthony Pineda
"Great option for Brazilian food, which is hard to find in the Bay Area. Their feijoada is always a winner as it comes with salad, farofa, and greens...."
Casey
"We ordered Beef Stroganoff and A Cavalo. Both were delicious! We also ordered passion fruit juice and it was refreshing with right amount of..."
Yao Zhou
"A sunny friendly place, perfect for breakfast. Many dishes are accompanied with fruits, baguette and/or black beans. The portions are just right and..."
Francois Rodigari
"Very cute setting but on the street. Food is fresh and delicious. Had the avocado and poached egg dish. Coffee was dark and strong and..."
Steve Silverman
"Vegetarian, here...LOVE this place! An embarrassingly rich veggie/vegan menu. Food is always fresh and gorgeous. Check out the beautiful photos on..."
Taoist Elf
"Ordered the Feijoada. So flavorful and the meat was so soft it melted in my mouth. This meal was so satisfying. Coffee was amazing. Overall, real..."
Melissa Guerrero
Stagnaro Bros Seafood
86/100 (883 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Seafood
American
Bar
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Seafood
American
Soups
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Late Night
Cioppino
Tuna
Shrimp
Bass
Tortillas
Calamares
Lasagne
Salmon
Club Sandwich
Lobster
Cakes
Crab Cake
Pesto
Fish & Chips
Pasta
Fish
Lobster Roll
Salad
Tapas
Clam Chowder
Fish Taco
Tacos
Crab
Halibut
Scallops
Clams
Fish & chips
Fish Sandwich
Oyster
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Burger
Prawns
Calamari
Polenta
Mussels
Sit down
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Bar
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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
Linda's Seabreeze Cafe
86/100 (985 ratings)
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Cafe
American
Cafe
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American
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Pancakes
Omelette
Salad
Waffles
Cakes
Tuna Melt
Juice & Smoothies
Fish
Calamari
Tuna
Calamares
Burger
Tortillas
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Sit down
American
Café
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Brunch
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Mid-range
"Great food!!! Great service!!! If I ever come back to Santa Cruz I will eat here again!!! Thank you Linda's Seabreeze Cafe highly..."
William
"Great place, reminds me of the cafés I grew up in. Bring cash, they done take..."
Marcy Christlieb
"Very good - interesting breakfast specials. Orange poppy seed pancakes -..."
Carl G Becker
"It was good , be careful upon going because there is usually a wait but the interesting thing about that is they offer coffee to those who wait so it..."
Matt
"CINNAMON ROLLS. For breakfast or brunch:If you don't already know about this, let me divulge the secret: ask for a cinnamon roll instead of..."
Emily
"It's time for another breakfast foods review! 🍳 Parking lot is currently transformed to outdoor seating, so be ready to look for street parking...."
Irene Lu
"Excellent breakfast with lots of fresh fruit options on french toast, waffles , and pancakes. Their fresh squeezed orange juice is memorable as was..."
Christopher Avalos
"I was very impressed fresh squeezed orange juice! My waffle was very light with a lot of fruit with cream the sausages the eggs were very lovely. My..."
ZeeTelevision :3
"First, I have to say the “wait staff” were awesome. They were friendly, attentive, and they all worked together as a team (so nice)! The food..."
Lori Gutierrez
"Absolutely fantastic food and amazing service. Highly recommend the fresh squeezed orange juice. Hearty American portions. Great diner coffee. Real..."
Yingzi Sakura Huang
"We are here visiting for a family wedding and we were in search for breakfast. My nephew is a foodie and searched for our breakfast destination. He..."
Front Squats and French Bulldogs
"Excellent restaurant. I ordered the scrambled eggs with minced ham, country potatoes, and an apricot muffin:..."
Mark Evans
"Our go to place for breakfast or brunch! Great service, great food, great sensitivity to Covid-delta with good outdoor spacing (and probably inside,..."
David B. Karpf, MD
Buttercup Cakes & Farm House Frosting
86/100 (182 ratings)
Dessert
Bakeries
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
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Cupcakes
Cakes
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Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
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Mid-range
"When you can afford to treat yourself to a premium, epicurian cupcake, Buttercup is the place. All of their creations are obviously made to be not..."
John Louis Koenig
"My favorite bakery in Santa Cruz! There are always 3 or 4 vegan cupcake flavors and often other delicious vegan options. I especially love their..."
Denise Wendler
"Hands down the best cupcakes I've ever had. Amazing flavor combinations and I even though I'm not vegan or gluten-free, those cupcakes turn out..."
Corina Sanchez
"Super cute decorations. All (and I mean all) the foods and drinks were so delicious. My boyfriend and I were just taking a stroll downtown Santa Cruz..."
Claire Hoang
"My sister and I love buttercup cakes. We always make it a point to stop in when I’m back home. The staff is always friendly and the cupcakes are..."
Andréa Verdecchio
"My favorite go-to-cupcake place in Santa Cruz! I've been ruined for anything and anyone else. The selection, variety, and quality are well worth the..."
Lilian Thaoxaochay
"The best cupcake ever. Just delicious nuclear sugar bombs. The minis are the best cuz I can try lots of..."
Randy Martinez
"Buttercup Cakes was an amazing experience. I was greeted by a friendly worker who helped me find which cupcake I would enjoy the most! We love that..."
Adela Montgomery
"Simply delish! Came by randomly in the afternoon and tried the triple orange and another white cake cupcake, then came back in the evening for more...."
Apple Von Greenpeel
"the cupcakes for my daughters wedding were outstanding...looked and tasted great...the orange ones were my favorite...great job...thanks..."
Joe Ferretti
"Wonderful environment! I absolutely love to just sit in here and enjoy the decor and the music playing. All my homework anxieties go away when I..."
Michelle Valdez
"I just had the best cupcake EVER. Amazing customer service! Thanks Buttercup..."
Suzanne Jackson
"Just as it was closing - we were able to sneak in and order a few of their specialties! We've tasted the orange and it is to die for!! Looking..."
Brandy Reissig
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Giwon Park
The Buttery
84/100 (1342 ratings)
Dessert
Bakeries
Quick Bites
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
American
French
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Carrot Cake
Salad
Quiche
Cupcakes
Macarons
Cheesecake
Macaroons
Cakes
Eggs Benedict
Burger
French Toast
Grilled cheese
Toasts
Breakfast Sandwich
Cheesecakes
Baguette
Sit down
American
French
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best cakes ever!!! I purchased a lemon whipped cream cake and a red velvet cake. Both are to die..."
Karen Cortese Duenas
"I always get the #2 breakfast sandwich on croissant. Bacon, eggs and Swiss. Add a cup of coffee and a fresh squeezed Oj and a stack of cookies...."
Quoc Phan
"We were just driving through and stumbled upon this great little place. Food was amazing and the staff was personable even though it was a holiday..."
Amanda Ergler
"It was great we-were traveling granddaughter googled We received fast service food was well prepared & served hot We did breakfast (ate there)then..."
Linda Lewis Rubinstein
"Favorite spot to visit when in Santa Cruz! Great breakfast and the pastries are fabulous. Enjoying an amazing coconut macaron this morning, I’ve..."
Amanda Banta
"Honestly if I had to choose one place and only one place to eat food, I would choose the buttery! Everything they make is amazing and the staff is..."
Carey Webber
"Loved the wedding cake the Buttery made for Janine and David's wedding at Nestldown in Los Gatos. Gorgeous cake and tasted incredible. It's hard to..."
Lisa LeCoump
"Exceptional, decadent, homey, the best EVER! Such a great..."
Rick Diaz Jr.
"There is not ONE SINGLE THING that isn’t delicious! We had a little scerfuffle with our order that took waayy to long. They usually aren’t not..."
Jen Fischer
"In Santa Cruz for the weekend with the girls. We decided to go to buttery for breakfast. Everything was fantastic from the vegetable frittata to the..."
Diana Brown
"Best coffee, pastry, salads and sandwiches ever!! Totally..."
Dianne Raymond Pellaton
"Delicious sandwiches and the cookies are AMAZING!! I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich with bacon and medjool dates. What a great combination...."
Sophiea Tyler
"Absolutely amazing place ! Love it. Their cheesecake it so bomb..."
Ron Santos
"Yummmm, nice to order a sandwich "your way" .. . . . .terrific..."
Terri Copeland
"This place has been around for as long as I can remember. It’s definitely a Santa Cruz staple. They have the best cakes around. Delicious pastries..."
MJ Stearns - Your Local Real Estate Expert
"Strong good coffee and delicious pastries. I loved the apple one. They have great pastries selection and any coffee you want including cold brew. No..."
Yuval K
"One of our favorite places to have breakfast on the weekends. We enjoyed it so much more in the past, but so much has happened due to the pandemic...."
Alicia Ann Green
"Our wedding cake was great! Our guests loved the buttercream icing. My husband and I loved the chocolate, it was so decadent. We are looking forward..."
Haley Lips
"Absolutely delicious bakery. I would love to come back and try more pastries. The coffee was very delicious and not bitter at all. I had the apple..."
Mari Brown
"The Buttery is kind of like a slice of home. I know to expect good things, and generally, such are delivered. However.... We placed a pre-order for..."
Emily Ditrich
"I ordered a coconut cream pie for my friends bday. I ordered it a day ahead and picked it up the next day in the late morning. While I was there I..."
eric krassow
Walnut Avenue Cafe
84/100 (656 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Waffles
Cakes
Pancakes
Pesto
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Eggs Benedict
Sandwiches
French Toast
Burger
Toasts
Shrimp
Omelette
Sit down
Café
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"We ordered Shrimp and Tomato Eggs Benedict as well as Scrambled eggs with Turkey and avocado. Both were really satisfying in both portion size and..."
Athul Manoharan
"Came here and ordered shrimp and tomato eggs Benedict, French toast breakfast. You can have multiple times of coffee refills and service is so good..."
Qiming Liu
"I love eggs Benedict and their ahi tuna one is very unique. I can’t find this option from other places and it’s so flavorful and delicious. I’d..."
Judy L
"Very friendly and attentive staff. Food portions are very generous. I got the Special #1 which is basically their chilaquiles but instead of tortilla..."
Katerina Estera-Molina
"Lovely place! Staff were all super friendly, interior was charming, and the menu options / portions were great!! So glad that they had a tofu..."
Ādia Montagna
"Food was great, service was good and fast I did not have to wait long for the service. I ordered 4 main plates it was less than $80 dollar I’ll..."
Patricia Familia
"Decades of Consistency. Always crowded on weekend mornings. Delightful on a Tuesday (for instance). No wait, counter seating, great drip..."
Howard Finfer
"Perfect breakfast. Really great service, very fast and nice. The scramble could've been a bit warmer but that's what happens with avocado sometimes,..."
Paige Fitzmorris
Aldo's Harbor Restaurant
83/100 (1043 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Lunch
Breakfast
Fish Sandwich
Cioppino
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Pasta
Toasts
Salad
Cakes
Clam Chowder
Pesto
Fish
Crab
Calamari
Calamares
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Sandwiches
Fish Taco
Burger
Tacos
Shrimp
Fish & chips
Cod
Sit down
American
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Free off-street parking
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Aldo’s is a wonderful restaurant on the Santa Cruz harbor. Displaced several years ago by seawall reconstruction, they haven’t lost a beat...."
Jim Holtan
"Very good restaurant right near the harbor! We got light appetizers - calamari and coconut shrimp and I had no complaints. It was delicious and if..."
Ethan Mitchell
"Aldos was serving food outdoors before it was the thing to do. A couple friends and I have been meeting here for Sunday breakfast for many years...."
Curtis Postle
"Aldo's is great and a favorite for my family. Just be aware that the main reason to go to Aldo's is the view and ambiance. Nothing happens fast..."
Ben Harmon
"Had the best fish tacos I've ever had. Nice view lots of outdoor seating and great..."
BradleyJay Kolander
"Good site for delicious seafood. normally i would have posted a pic but food looked so good i couldn't stop. definitely worth going back to. the bill..."
R Hudson
"Great old school diner style food located in beautiful yacht marina. Lots of dogs 🐕 playing in the grass. Cool boats ⛵️ to look at. The food..."
Scott Corder
Zachary's Restaurant
82/100 (701 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Juice & Smoothies
Pancakes
Salad
Chili
French Toast
Toasts
Burger
Omelette
Hamburgers
Waffles
Juice & Smoothies
Waffles & Crepes
Cakes
Café
Café
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"As you get old, and your feet hurt and your hearing goes vague and misleading, a big bottle of nostalgia is the perfect breakfast condiment, along..."
Elija Bandersnatch
"We came on a Saturday around noon and there were several large parties and many parties of two ahead of us. If you are flexible and don't mind..."
Nancy Bravo
"I ordered the breakfast sandwich which was super good!! It was on an oatmeal molasses bread which I've never had before. They also serve fresh..."
Ariana Pinto
"Brunch, brunch, and brunch! This is definitely the new spot I'll be coming back to when I'm in Santa Cruz. The breakfast burger was soooo good!..."
Brad Hodges II
"Very nice brunch spot. Casual, fun atmosphere accompanied by fantastic food! I can personally reccomend the Mike's mess and the breakfast..."
Logan Stribling
"Great place, very tasty food, and friendly staff. Tried Zach’s Breakfast Sandwich, super delicious. Life liked her food as..."
Andriy S
"Love this place! Busy but always fast & exceptional service & food! Oatmeal Molasses Bread(made fresh) is great & we always bring a loaf..."
Rico Morales (Bassamatic)
"Did not disappoint. Hubby had the sourdough waffle, I had french toast with a side of scrambled eggs with cheddar. Everything was perfect, but the..."
Susan Cooper
Riva Fish House
81/100 (2717 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Seafood
Seafood
American
American
Vegan Options
Soups
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Gelato
Salmon
Shrimp
Tilapia
Club Sandwich
Cakes
Crab Cake
Pesto
Fish & Chips
Fish
Tapas
Pasta
Fish Taco
Salad
Tacos
Clam Chowder
Fish & chips
French Fries
Crab
Prawns
Scallops
Clams
Oyster
Cioppino
Calamari
Sandwiches
Burger
Alfredo
Mussels
Ice Cream
Calamares
Sit down
American
Soups
Seafood
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs 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..."
D
"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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515 Kitchen And Cocktails
80/100 (921 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
American
American
Bar
Dinner
Late Night
Salad
Salmon
Pork Tenderloin
Cakes
Lamb
Burger
Sit down
Bar
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great place to for a night cap. We went in after a concert around 11PM and even though it seemed full we were able to find two seats at the down..."
George R Williams
"Friendly, easy/going place for a cocktail and meal. Sit outside upstairs and enjoy the view. Manager is a..."
Judy Abbott Guy
"Favorite joint from SF down. Diamond in the rough. Great food after a day of surfin. Bang for buck. Great fun young staff and..."
Tam Irene
"Incredibly friendly & thoughtful staff. Food & drinks were..."
Ian Gabelli
"Cosy little place; love it. Great service. Always come here when I am in Santa..."
Deborah Claire
"nice drinks ,exelent service and great place for a romantic..."
Roman Oviedo
"Loved the ambience..great service from the greeter to the bartenders and..."
Sean Ross
"Great place to eat. Drink. And just..."
Roberto Villanueva
"I love it best place in town. Every time I visited town I go there always definitely my favorite to chill with..."
Cindy Razo
"Great..."
Chris Perez
"Best cocktails in Santa Cruz, hands down. Good food (for non-vegans) at a reasonable..."
Daniel Rall
"Great place with small dishes and cocktails. Sit at the..."
Tamara Keune van Tol
"Best mixology in the Bay Area Love it Go to cocktail..."
Carlos Lourenco
"It almost seems like you won't like it when you walk in ... but then it really knocks your socks off. creative food, cool ambience, great cocktails...."
Salmon Mackerel
"515 kitchen and cocktails. Like this spot in Santa Cruz. It has good food, although it can be a bit spotty at times. On my last visit the bleu..."
Joyce Haven
"Never been as good since. I had the best blackberry mojitos of my life from 515 for brunch back in 2007. The rest of the brunch was very good, but..."
Jenny T
"Great cocktails. Food and ambience are nice, but what is really wonderful here is the adventurous cocktail menu. Enjoy with some tasty appetizers by..."
Evil FaTiH
"The outdoor seating was heated and protected overhead from elements. The table style was awkward for sitting next to my husband, but they were open..."
Aimee McNally
"Wonderful bar and great Asian appetizers such as their version of Lumpia, and their version of Korean fried chicken. Their Korean fried chicken was..."
Sonny Gandhi
"Hands down one of my favorites places in Santa Cruz. Food is always fantastic and flavorful, I highly recommend the Korean Fried Chicken and Dragon..."
Abi T
"Great atmosphere, nice people, fun music. Great food, great drinks. High on the price side, but a great place to go once in a while with friends!..."
SKM Music (Sara Marsalis)
"Hip upstairs spot for creative cocktails, solid beer choices, and a well-prepared and curated menu. Flavors of both food and drinks are clearly..."
G. Chris Griffin
"Overall the service was good and the food and drinks were great. They did a good job with masking and sanitation. We sat outdoors with the heater and..."
Mike B.
Johnny's Harborside
80/100 (681 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
American
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Shrimp
Cioppino
Tuna
Fish & chips
Tempura
Ceviche
Calamares
Cakes
Salmon
Pesto
Fish
Crab Cake
Pasta
Chowder
Salad
Fish & Chips
Clam Chowder
Tapas
Fish Taco
Crab
Tacos
Scallops
Clams
Cod
Oyster
Sandwiches
Halibut
Calamari
Burger
Prawns
Risotto
Polenta
Mussels
Sit down
Bar
American
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
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
Santa Cruz Diner
76/100 (2034 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
Vegan Options
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Diner
American
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Noodle
Curry
Shrimp
Beef
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Pancakes
Omelette
Pasta
Pho
Salad
Waffles
Clam Chowder
Biscuits and gravy
Chili
Cakes
Salmon
Pesto
Burger
Fish
Chowder
Sit down
Asian
American
Diner
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Delicious breakfast. I had the Canadian eggs benedict and a side of sausage gravy that comes with a huge fluffy biscuit. My husband had french toast..."
Beka O'Meara (Beka)
"It was great! We were on a family trip and decided to stop by. Great service, food, atmosphere. Love the retro vibe. Didn't wait too long for our..."
Yesi Amezcua
"Epic flavorful breakfast & super friendly service. The food was not over greased or over seasoned. I got the corned beef hash with fried egg and it..."
Deborah M
"Hands down the absolute best diner in a 100 mile radius! Every single time I bring friends here to eat for the first time they are blown away with..."
Dane Dison
"This was my second time visiting the diner. The last family visit over 5 years ago, and again I am back to attend a family wedding and I wanted to..."
Front Squats and French Bulldogs
"We had a larger group and they accommodated us with smiles! It was clean and the service was great. Our food came quickly and was very good. The kids..."
Am-ma Karen
Firefish Grill
75/100 (1452 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Seafood
Seafood
American
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Bass
Shellfish
Cakes
Jambalaya
Calamares
Pesto
Salmon
Fish
Crab Cake
Pasta
Chowder
Salad
Fish & Chips
Clam Chowder
Tapas
Fish & chips
Tacos
Crab
Seafood Platters
Scallops
Cod
Clams
Swordfish
Oyster
Burger
Halibut
Calamari
Prawns
Risotto
Cioppino
Tuna
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
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