Browse menus, reviews and photos of Seafood Restaurants in Santa Cruz.
Seafood · $$
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
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“Great service, great food”
Italian · $$
1148 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“Lillian's Italian Kitchen is an absolute treasure! The authentic Italian dishes are made with love, and every bite is a burst of flavor. From the homemade pasta to the rich sauces, you can taste the quality of ingredients. The ambiance is warm and inviting, perfect for a cozy dinner or a special celebration. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making your dining experience truly memorable. I can't recommend this place enough—definitely a must-visit!”
Seafood · $$
790 Mariner Park Way, Santa Cruz
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“Calamari and chips. Only thing we order . 30 + years”
Seafood · $$
31 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz
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“great service and awesome views. happy hour was great, margaritas. the fish and chips were delicious 😋”
Seafood · $$$
105 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“This was our first time at Hook and Line. It was recommended by friends. Easy to make reservations, service was excellent. Food nicely presented and delicious. We had all the " bites" : deviled egg, popcorn , smoked striped bass, and fried calamari appetizer. I ordered Monterey bay black cod which was delicious, my husband had halibut which was equally delicious, our friends had the hanger steak with potatoes and black cod. We loved our meal and enjoyed the excellent service.”
Seafood · $
400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz
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“Absolutely the best crab sandwich I’ve ever had! Seaside Fish and Chowder at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a hidden gem that every seafood lover needs to visit. I stopped by on a whim and ended up having one of the most memorable meals of my trip. Their crab sandwich is out of this world—sweet, fresh crab meat served on perfectly grilled sourdough from Sumano’s Bakery, crisped in butter until golden. The flavors were perfectly balanced, rich, and comforting without being heavy. You can taste the freshness. The staff was friendly, the service was quick even with a crowd, and the location can’t be beat—right near the beach, with that classic Boardwalk vibe. Highly recommend grabbing a crab sandwich (and maybe a bowl of chowder too!) and enjoying it while watching the waves. This place is a must-stop when you're in Santa Cruz!”
American · $$
503 Water Street, Santa Cruz
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“The staff is amazing! The food is amazingly fresh and flavorful. Hands down this Restaurant was a huge highlight of our vacation. Thank you for an awesome dinner, and making us feel right at home!”
Seafood · $$
25 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz
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“We enjoyed the dinner specials recently. Arrived here right before New Years, 12-30. I hade the daily catch and my wife had the steak pasta. Delicious. My fish was petrale sole, mixed vegetables, rice pilaf. Wife’s steak pasta was flavorful and creamy. We sat at the bar so service wasn’t the best but still attentive. Will return tomorrow. HAPPY NEW YEAR”
Seafood · $$
25 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz
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“The food was outstanding, we had the one of the daily specials and our server was very friendly.”
Chinese · $$
3601 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz
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“The best Chinese food in Santa Cruz county. I’ve been going to this restaurant my whole life almost 40yrs. Always the best customer service, environment & fast delivery. We’ve spent birthdays, holidays & anytime we’re craving Chinese food here. Have not found a better Chinese food restaurant.”
Bar & Grill · $
120 Union Street, Santa Cruz
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“We were there for a music event late Jan 2025. HH drink specials were tasty but was disappointed on how cold it was inside the restaurant. Both doors, front & back, were wide open during the entire evening show (48 degrees outside). Even the band mentioned how cold it was before beginning their set. All the customers wore jackets. Also, the harsh lighting was way too bright throughout the restaurant. I wanted my sunglasses on. Please read the room & tone down the lighting & warm the place up, then we’ll be back. Mahalo”
Mexican · $
21400 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
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“Very clean market and mexican taqueria. The food is delicious with all the traditional options of a taqueria, including a help-yoursef salsa & chip bar. The market is small, clean, and caters items for quock neighborhood pickups and for beach goers.”
Seafood · $$
493 Lake Avenue, Santa Cruz
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“So happy to have Johnnys open for lunch and Taco Tuesday ❣️”
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