I'm writing this review because we miss the Dolphin and really hope it will come back in some form. My wife, son and I have been going to the Dolphin for years. It is our favorite breakfast place. I love the brisket hash and my wife loves the Dolphin scramble. My son always gets a pancake. We are heartbroken to see it closed down and scheduled for demolition. Hoping it will be revived in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the undead
I’ve been going to this place since I was a child, always has brought me joy eating at
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marissa
Vegetarian options: You can get breakfast scrambles with or without meat
Maryjane Johnson
Been going to Santa Cruz since I was 12 every year for my birthday, and every year’s experience is better then the lasts! I’m 22 now and will be still going for my 23rd even if I can’t eat there until it’s repaired or rebuild. But I’ll be going as soon as it reopens! Best bread bowl clam chowder. Thank you for sharing my birthdays with me an family ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder Bread Bowl
Nick G
This is the best restaurant on the wharf by a milestone! The unfortunate situation we came across today was the restaurant has been closed for a while now due to the ocean rising and damaging the restaurant! I hope it opens back up soon but this is by far the best place to come get clam chowder bread bowls from! The service is always great and they get through the line fairly quickly with their outstanding service!
Vegetarian options: They have options
Parking: Tons of spots
Kid-friendliness: Definitely great!
Wheelchair accessibility: They have a few spots that are handicap in front of the restaurant!
Closed indefinitely and fenced off due to damage to pier underneath in recent storm.
Mj Stearns - Your Local Santa Cruz Realtor
This is a cozy little spot located at the end of the Santa Cruz wharf. It only has a count of 7 or 8 tables inside, but if it’s a nice day out, you can also take advantage of the outdoor seating as well.They are open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have appetizers, soups and salads, sandwiches, pasta, freshly caught fish, and wine and champagne.The clam chowder was delicious and super flavorful. I don’t eat oysters, but a friend got them and said they were amazing. They looked pretty!I had the deep-fried prawns and fries. They were so good, and the fries were yummy and slightly crispy.The prices and service were good. I have always just gotten take-out here, but I loved eating here.Next time you go to the end of the wharf to check out the deals, you've got to give this place a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chowder
Olga Vorotnikova
Breakfast was so good. Best Mimosa ever! Had Crab Benedict for the first time and I was thrilled!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Boltman Winner
Nice view, good service, but food needs to be worked on big time!They ruined my date :(
The chilaquiles are very good and the service too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Westwood
Enjoyed a late lunch on the outdoor patio area of Dolphin. There were beautiful views of the north coast. Server was friendly and attentive.I enjoyed my fish tacos- the fried breaded fish was wonderfully crisp. I also enjoyed the spicy sauce topping. Tacos came with beans and rice rather than fries.Kiddo enjoyed a corn dog with fries.(Left off a star for pricing - but you are paying for the atmosphere in addition to the food)
Kid-friendliness: Kids menu with coloring available
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Majdi Razick
Best place to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rick Irrgang
It’s one of our go to spots for a great meal. Super friendly staff and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chowder, Fish 'N' Chips
Jean Pierre SANS
Breakfast on site. Friendly atmosphere, good quality food. At the end of the pier with beautiful panorama.
I'm writing this review because we miss the Dolphin and really hope it will come back in some form. My wife, son and I have been going to the Dolphin for years. It is our favorite breakfast place. I love the brisket hash and my wife loves the Dolphin scramble. My son always gets a pancake. We are heartbroken to see it closed down and scheduled for demolition. Hoping it will be revived in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been going to this place since I was a child, always has brought me joy eating at
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vegetarian options: You can get breakfast scrambles with or without meat
Been going to Santa Cruz since I was 12 every year for my birthday, and every year’s experience is better then the lasts! I’m 22 now and will be still going for my 23rd even if I can’t eat there until it’s repaired or rebuild. But I’ll be going as soon as it reopens! Best bread bowl clam chowder. Thank you for sharing my birthdays with me an family ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder Bread Bowl
This is the best restaurant on the wharf by a milestone! The unfortunate situation we came across today was the restaurant has been closed for a while now due to the ocean rising and damaging the restaurant! I hope it opens back up soon but this is by far the best place to come get clam chowder bread bowls from! The service is always great and they get through the line fairly quickly with their outstanding service!
Vegetarian options: They have options
Parking: Tons of spots
Kid-friendliness: Definitely great!
Wheelchair accessibility: They have a few spots that are handicap in front of the restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder Bread Bowl, Fried Calamari Appetizer
Closed indefinitely and fenced off due to damage to pier underneath in recent storm.
This is a cozy little spot located at the end of the Santa Cruz wharf. It only has a count of 7 or 8 tables inside, but if it’s a nice day out, you can also take advantage of the outdoor seating as well.They are open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have appetizers, soups and salads, sandwiches, pasta, freshly caught fish, and wine and champagne.The clam chowder was delicious and super flavorful. I don’t eat oysters, but a friend got them and said they were amazing. They looked pretty!I had the deep-fried prawns and fries. They were so good, and the fries were yummy and slightly crispy.The prices and service were good. I have always just gotten take-out here, but I loved eating here.Next time you go to the end of the wharf to check out the deals, you've got to give this place a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chowder
Breakfast was so good. Best Mimosa ever! Had Crab Benedict for the first time and I was thrilled!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice view, good service, but food needs to be worked on big time!They ruined my date :(
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Great place to visit and eat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish 'N' Chips
Restaurantji Recommends
The chilaquiles are very good and the service too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enjoyed a late lunch on the outdoor patio area of Dolphin. There were beautiful views of the north coast. Server was friendly and attentive.I enjoyed my fish tacos- the fried breaded fish was wonderfully crisp. I also enjoyed the spicy sauce topping. Tacos came with beans and rice rather than fries.Kiddo enjoyed a corn dog with fries.(Left off a star for pricing - but you are paying for the atmosphere in addition to the food)
Kid-friendliness: Kids menu with coloring available
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Best place to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s one of our go to spots for a great meal. Super friendly staff and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chowder, Fish 'N' Chips
Breakfast on site. Friendly atmosphere, good quality food. At the end of the pier with beautiful panorama.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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