This was one of the worst experiences at restaurant bar I have ever had. I got there to see my buddies band do a set. I got one beer at the bar, then sat down at a table. The server kept walking around and never came and asked me anything. Would I like a menu? I had to get up go over to the bar and get a menu. Finished my beer menu sitting on table, still ignored. Finally she comes over very unfriendly and curt to ask if I wanted anything. Jeez really! Looked at other people's food looked like slop! Only good thing they had SARA beer on tap.
Ellen Q.
Food came before my ice tea I asked for it again Ate half my before it came They forgot our hamburger too Ate all our food and it still not come Ask a second time oh the cooks forgot My bf ordered a chop salad It said it came with goat cheese Chef forgot the goat cheese we had to ask for it Salad was drowning in dressing and limp It had whole tomatoes that were soggy and mushy My bf considered it inedible and did not eat it My shrimp was delicious but All around disappointing experience
Chris Young
Our dogs love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos, Sandwich
Richard Caraveo
Not worth the price.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
JoAnn G.
After seeing the picture and description of a new menu, especially deconstructed wedge salad and cajun shrimp and grits on a local Lookout review, we decided to give them another try (not formerly over impressed.) Shrimp and grits were spot on, but the wedge salad was nothing like advertised in the article or on their menu. Barely a basic wedge, just a couple wedges of iceberg, some old bacon bits, a bit of blue cheese and dressing. Not deconstructed, no tomatoes or nuts. Disappointing. I would have inquired to the waiter, but he didn't come to see how everything was until we were basically done. It was a slow Tuesday afternoon, and he appeared to be the only one around, but still...
Amy B.
Like many other reviewers, we used to go to Seabright Brewery pretty often when we visited Santa Cruz. Sometimes we came over the hill just for the salmon fish and chips. After the change in owners, though, like many others on Yelp, we visited once and never went back. (That visit was in June 2020.) Then we saw a news article last weekend that there is a new menu and we were already going to be in Seabright, so we decided to give it a chance. We sat outside in the gorgeous weather and remembered how awesome the patio is there. Here are some observations: Beer menu is great - they have local guest taps from the popular breweries in the area as well as a couple of their own taps. Beer price was reasonable. Beer was served quickly and was cold. Food menu itself is fine. No, they didn't bring back the panko-breaded salmon fish and chips that literally everyone on Yelp misses. Very few if any veg options. (You can sub a mushroom for meat on sandwiches, but no beyond burger or veggie patties.) I had the fish sandwich and the batter was really good. Very crispy breading, good-sized piece of fish, toasty bun. Could've used about a half cup more coleslaw on it - was a little dry - and could've used some salt in the coleslaw. Sandwiches are a la carte, so if you want fries, that's another $8 on top of the $16 sandwich. My husband's brisket patty melt was $18. We shared a sweet potato fry and those were delicious. Patty melt was good and not too messy or gigantic (though for $18, maybe it should've been more gigantic). It seems like they are struggling to have enough staff as there was only one server and the owner was running around filling waters for people. But I'd go back, if only for the patio and beer. Maybe I'll try a salad next time. I'll forever mourn the loss of the salmon fish and chips, though. #bringitback
Tonia Heath
I go there for the location, but always disappointed in the food. Last night got the brussels sprouts and they just didn’t have enough flavor. Really wanted a turkey burger or fish tacos but they just had hamburgers, Meat tacos or fried fish. I wish they would just add some more healthy options like ahi poke or grilled fish tacos or Turkey burgersParking: Another review said there wasn’t parking, so I just wanted to add that there’s always been plenty of free parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Angelica Quezada
Omgggg!!! I had the most amazing date with my dog on their outdoor patio, and our server Ashley was just the best. She made ordering a breeze, and the quality in my food was superb. I will be going again, and asking for her section! Side note, they have a doggie menu for your furry friends ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob Welch
Great outdoor deck to have lunch and a few beers great menu with lots of food choices there's a lot of Breweries in Santa Cruz with limited food choices if any unlike this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos, Fish Tacos, Fish and Chips, Classic Brewery Burger
Alex c
We took a quick overnight trip to Santa Cruz, and were hoping to find some cool spots for drinks and bites. I had searched for a fun brewery or taproom through Instagram, and found Seabright Social. This place was so good, we came back twice. Saturday afternoon we had the fish and chips, which were probably some of the best fish and chips we’ve had in a while. They were perfectly cooked; very crispy, and didn’t get soggy. I ordered the Paloma cocktail, and it was one of the best frozen cocktails I’ve had, considering I don’t even like grapefruit. Absolutely delicious. My husband had their beer they brew, and was also very happy with it. I think it was called the Pelican?We decided to come back on Sunday so we could watch the niners game. I had a handful more of the Paloma’s, and the club sandwich. I’m a bit of a club sandwich snob; if it’s on a menu, I will try it. I’m not going to deny, it was probably the best club I’ve ever had. The garlic aioli and Dijon spread combo was *chefs kiss*. My husband ordered their burger and also said it was fantastic. Corey was running the bar when we were there, was very attentive to when our glasses were low and needing to be filled, and overall very friendly and accommodating. He even comped a drink because we came back a second day.We will 100% make this a dining destination for future Santa Cruz trips, and be sure to spread the word about the killer food and drinks.
Good food and great for kiddos - kids loved the mac and cheese + chicken tenders and loved being able to check out the fountain! ⛲️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cristina Beauchemin
Great food and drinks, plus a patio perfect spot for our dog! We had the tacos, they were delicious and the brisket ends, so yummy! I will definitely make a return visit here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos
Jake Lekhtgolts
Everything was good until they brought the food and I almost laughed out loud at how tiny the portion was for the 25$ kalbi ribs and the salmon. It was ridiculous. They had great service though and switched mine out for a sandwich which was much better but I would recommend sticking to the burger if you eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Julie C.
Tad is a phenomenal bartender and host. We are traveling from Fresno and felt right at home. We will come here again and again
Michael Brooks
Meh, meh, and meh. A bit gloomy. Servers were great but food and drinks were slow despite not being very crowded for 7:30 on a Saturday night. Good beer list but food was just okay. Maybe go earlier in the day when the patio is sunnier.
This was one of the worst experiences at restaurant bar I have ever had. I got there to see my buddies band do a set. I got one beer at the bar, then sat down at a table. The server kept walking around and never came and asked me anything. Would I like a menu? I had to get up go over to the bar and get a menu. Finished my beer menu sitting on table, still ignored. Finally she comes over very unfriendly and curt to ask if I wanted anything. Jeez really! Looked at other people's food looked like slop! Only good thing they had SARA beer on tap.
Food came before my ice tea I asked for it again Ate half my before it came They forgot our hamburger too Ate all our food and it still not come Ask a second time oh the cooks forgot My bf ordered a chop salad It said it came with goat cheese Chef forgot the goat cheese we had to ask for it Salad was drowning in dressing and limp It had whole tomatoes that were soggy and mushy My bf considered it inedible and did not eat it My shrimp was delicious but All around disappointing experience
Our dogs love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos, Sandwich
Not worth the price.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
After seeing the picture and description of a new menu, especially deconstructed wedge salad and cajun shrimp and grits on a local Lookout review, we decided to give them another try (not formerly over impressed.) Shrimp and grits were spot on, but the wedge salad was nothing like advertised in the article or on their menu. Barely a basic wedge, just a couple wedges of iceberg, some old bacon bits, a bit of blue cheese and dressing. Not deconstructed, no tomatoes or nuts. Disappointing. I would have inquired to the waiter, but he didn't come to see how everything was until we were basically done. It was a slow Tuesday afternoon, and he appeared to be the only one around, but still...
Like many other reviewers, we used to go to Seabright Brewery pretty often when we visited Santa Cruz. Sometimes we came over the hill just for the salmon fish and chips. After the change in owners, though, like many others on Yelp, we visited once and never went back. (That visit was in June 2020.) Then we saw a news article last weekend that there is a new menu and we were already going to be in Seabright, so we decided to give it a chance. We sat outside in the gorgeous weather and remembered how awesome the patio is there. Here are some observations: Beer menu is great - they have local guest taps from the popular breweries in the area as well as a couple of their own taps. Beer price was reasonable. Beer was served quickly and was cold. Food menu itself is fine. No, they didn't bring back the panko-breaded salmon fish and chips that literally everyone on Yelp misses. Very few if any veg options. (You can sub a mushroom for meat on sandwiches, but no beyond burger or veggie patties.) I had the fish sandwich and the batter was really good. Very crispy breading, good-sized piece of fish, toasty bun. Could've used about a half cup more coleslaw on it - was a little dry - and could've used some salt in the coleslaw. Sandwiches are a la carte, so if you want fries, that's another $8 on top of the $16 sandwich. My husband's brisket patty melt was $18. We shared a sweet potato fry and those were delicious. Patty melt was good and not too messy or gigantic (though for $18, maybe it should've been more gigantic). It seems like they are struggling to have enough staff as there was only one server and the owner was running around filling waters for people. But I'd go back, if only for the patio and beer. Maybe I'll try a salad next time. I'll forever mourn the loss of the salmon fish and chips, though. #bringitback
I go there for the location, but always disappointed in the food. Last night got the brussels sprouts and they just didn’t have enough flavor. Really wanted a turkey burger or fish tacos but they just had hamburgers, Meat tacos or fried fish. I wish they would just add some more healthy options like ahi poke or grilled fish tacos or Turkey burgersParking: Another review said there wasn’t parking, so I just wanted to add that there’s always been plenty of free parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Omgggg!!! I had the most amazing date with my dog on their outdoor patio, and our server Ashley was just the best. She made ordering a breeze, and the quality in my food was superb. I will be going again, and asking for her section! Side note, they have a doggie menu for your furry friends ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great outdoor deck to have lunch and a few beers great menu with lots of food choices there's a lot of Breweries in Santa Cruz with limited food choices if any unlike this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos, Fish Tacos, Fish and Chips, Classic Brewery Burger
We took a quick overnight trip to Santa Cruz, and were hoping to find some cool spots for drinks and bites. I had searched for a fun brewery or taproom through Instagram, and found Seabright Social. This place was so good, we came back twice. Saturday afternoon we had the fish and chips, which were probably some of the best fish and chips we’ve had in a while. They were perfectly cooked; very crispy, and didn’t get soggy. I ordered the Paloma cocktail, and it was one of the best frozen cocktails I’ve had, considering I don’t even like grapefruit. Absolutely delicious. My husband had their beer they brew, and was also very happy with it. I think it was called the Pelican?We decided to come back on Sunday so we could watch the niners game. I had a handful more of the Paloma’s, and the club sandwich. I’m a bit of a club sandwich snob; if it’s on a menu, I will try it. I’m not going to deny, it was probably the best club I’ve ever had. The garlic aioli and Dijon spread combo was *chefs kiss*. My husband ordered their burger and also said it was fantastic. Corey was running the bar when we were there, was very attentive to when our glasses were low and needing to be filled, and overall very friendly and accommodating. He even comped a drink because we came back a second day.We will 100% make this a dining destination for future Santa Cruz trips, and be sure to spread the word about the killer food and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Restaurantji Recommends
Good food and great for kiddos - kids loved the mac and cheese + chicken tenders and loved being able to check out the fountain! ⛲️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and drinks, plus a patio perfect spot for our dog! We had the tacos, they were delicious and the brisket ends, so yummy! I will definitely make a return visit here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Street Tacos
Everything was good until they brought the food and I almost laughed out loud at how tiny the portion was for the 25$ kalbi ribs and the salmon. It was ridiculous. They had great service though and switched mine out for a sandwich which was much better but I would recommend sticking to the burger if you eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Tad is a phenomenal bartender and host. We are traveling from Fresno and felt right at home. We will come here again and again
Meh, meh, and meh. A bit gloomy. Servers were great but food and drinks were slow despite not being very crowded for 7:30 on a Saturday night. Good beer list but food was just okay. Maybe go earlier in the day when the patio is sunnier.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4