The Sand Bar Capitola

211 Esplanade, Capitola
(831) 462-1881

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Marla M Sanchez

I didn’t have food but there was no spot to rate the drinks. I ordered Kettle One and soda and got a drink that tasted like dish detergent. Blech! The worst part of a nice evening.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Sandra Verboom

We had the Veggie Scramble for breakfast. Our table overlooked the beach/ocean/river/colorful houses. Both the food and view are fantastic! Reasonable prices for what you get. Service is very friendly and personable. We ate her twice during our visit :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Albert Hejmadi

I had the garlic lemon dill salmon with mashed potatoes. Maybe it was because I came in 15 minutes before the kitchen closed, or I got some bad salmon or something, but the veggies and the salmon were very oily and had a blue cheese-esque funk to them. The mashed potatoes were fine. I still finished the meal, but a while after I got home, my stomach started hurting and I ended up having to throw up because the food was not sitting well. I recommend caution when ordering the salmon dinner option. My girlfriend loved the mahi mahi tacos, which is why this review has two stars instead of zero. Also, the lemonade kind of tasted like foot. Overall an odd experience.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Scott Piggott

Great calamari sandwich. A little too much cold slaw but I ate some with a fork then it was great. Refill in drinks a little slow. We are outside enjoying the ocean view. waitress was very nice and helpful. We’ll be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Maria Ruiz

I have been coming for the last 5 years. What got me to return was the fish n chips. This last time, the fish was half the size as before. Which was quite disappointing. I would pay more for regular size. I won't be comingback

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Levi Westervelt

Seafood was on point. Went many times, and was great all around. Visitation from Hawaii

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brent Anderson

My wife and I always love the music, atmosphere, and staff. Great place to enjoy date night

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erik Tamez

All 7 of us enjoyed our huge burger . Variety of choice all worth the price.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

REEDmy RIGHTS

Monday night had a live band. Vibe is good. $5 cover charge. Sat outside on deck. Good calamari with fries. Basic bloody Mary. It wasn't strong. Had two, walked out feeling as if I didn't have any drinks. But it was still ok. Blackened fish on a tostada.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Guato G

Walked in and immediately welcomed by bartender (Katy). Very welcoming atmosphere. Food is ok, nothing special, but good vibes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Don Chivazo

Love the view at the back of the Bar. Waitress was very nice and check on us even the place was very busy. Food needs improvement, fish and chips had no taste (fish) the clam chowder soup was really good. Great atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Evelina Tabarez

Had a great experience, wonderful service, great food location was great and easy parking

Banipal Yousef

Worst food in Santa Cruz.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Arun Girish

Attended TouchdTooMuch show, fun evening, even though it was a small venue

Atmosphere: 4

Stacey Nardoni

Appalled by the behavior at this establishment. My family ordered food and drinks at the restaurant this morning and I went next door to grab a couple of slices of pizza for our two kiddos. When I came back, the waitress hollered at us for bringing outside food in, which I completely understand their rule, however her and the bartender's yelling was completely embarrassing. This could have been handled differently, but instead, we left and we'll never be back. So much for the magic of Capitola. Hope my kids don't remember that interaction.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

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