I love fish in chips so i ordered the fish in chips here and unbelievable the fish was flavorless! It was so bland.. fries were not hot or fresh! An employee wiped his nose with his hand and didn't wash. Would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Dionie P
Beautiful views and great food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
John Low
Views for lunch are amazing. Sea lions are very close and you can hear them. The atmosphere is great. The food is okay. A little dry but it is what it is. Prices have gone up over the years.
Food was very boring and tasteless... especially for the money you have to pay for it...The milkshakes were still frozen... and the straws were too small. My corona beer tasted great ??.. the music and the view were good by the way!Next time I will order this kind of food at my local football club... they also put love in it... that is hard to find here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Virginia Steele-pirie
Very nice, took a while for the oder to arrive, price of lunch very high. However, we enjoyed the ocean, all of the sealions, etc. Trust me, the price was worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Garcia
Overall my fish an chips were okay. My daughter got regular Ceaser salad was so expensive 21. Dollar was too much for just lettuce.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Fish & Chips
M C
Love the fish and chips, very fresh, crispy and big portion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fish & Chips
Michael Serio
Thoroughly enjoyed my time at this wonderful place! With good food & a nice atmosphere, I was well-positioned for pleasure with the view of the water with all the natural activity. Nothing like eating on a wharf.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish & Chips
Joe L
Excellent burger and fries for a good price and a fantastic view from the wharf!
The views are great right off the pier. We’ve eaten here a couple times and honestly it’s not great but it’s okay. At this cafe there’s no wait staff taking your order. You order from the menu on the wall and then grab it yourself when it’s ready and have a seat. It’s expensive for what they give you but if you’re hungry and you want a relaxed atmosphere with no wait staff then this is the place to go. They do have a traditional restaurant next door if you want the full dining experience. Their fish is pretty good tho. Like I said, not WOW but decent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Autumn Schaare
Had the crabcake sandwich and a Kona big Wave beer. It was a heavenly lunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melody Moody
Wanted the halibut fish and chips, supposedly they were sold out, and had the regular fish and chips(crinkle cut fries, which were tepid warm at best) the regular fish is snapper, never had it before, didn't care for it, something tasted off. Hubby and I shared the plate as is it was $18, plus a drink was $5 for a fountain soda that you have to get yourself. We both had upset stomachs the rest of the night. It had been 31 yrs since we last visited Santa Cruz, we could not find any soup other than clam chowder,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Nikki Judge
Our experience at Woodies Cafe on the Santa Cruz wharf was excellent from start to finish. Beginning with the best clam chowder in the area, followed by an exceptional crab melt special, and concluded with attentive and efficient service. Highly recommend dining here during your next visit.Restaurant is always clean and inviting and we never have an issue getting seated even on the busiest of day.Parking: Parking on the warf can be tricky and crowded. But if you can score parking on the street it’s just a short walk in.Kid-friendliness: Always kids there and not like an upscale restaurant that would discourage kidsWheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp to access inside
I love fish in chips so i ordered the fish in chips here and unbelievable the fish was flavorless! It was so bland.. fries were not hot or fresh! An employee wiped his nose with his hand and didn't wash. Would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Beautiful views and great food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Views for lunch are amazing. Sea lions are very close and you can hear them. The atmosphere is great. The food is okay. A little dry but it is what it is. Prices have gone up over the years.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari, Woodies Classic Burger
Good food, amazing views, and great service.
Food was very boring and tasteless... especially for the money you have to pay for it...The milkshakes were still frozen... and the straws were too small. My corona beer tasted great ??.. the music and the view were good by the way!Next time I will order this kind of food at my local football club... they also put love in it... that is hard to find here.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Very nice, took a while for the oder to arrive, price of lunch very high. However, we enjoyed the ocean, all of the sealions, etc. Trust me, the price was worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall my fish an chips were okay. My daughter got regular Ceaser salad was so expensive 21. Dollar was too much for just lettuce.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Fish & Chips
Love the fish and chips, very fresh, crispy and big portion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fish & Chips
Thoroughly enjoyed my time at this wonderful place! With good food & a nice atmosphere, I was well-positioned for pleasure with the view of the water with all the natural activity. Nothing like eating on a wharf.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish & Chips
Excellent burger and fries for a good price and a fantastic view from the wharf!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The views are great right off the pier. We’ve eaten here a couple times and honestly it’s not great but it’s okay. At this cafe there’s no wait staff taking your order. You order from the menu on the wall and then grab it yourself when it’s ready and have a seat. It’s expensive for what they give you but if you’re hungry and you want a relaxed atmosphere with no wait staff then this is the place to go. They do have a traditional restaurant next door if you want the full dining experience. Their fish is pretty good tho. Like I said, not WOW but decent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Had the crabcake sandwich and a Kona big Wave beer. It was a heavenly lunch!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wanted the halibut fish and chips, supposedly they were sold out, and had the regular fish and chips(crinkle cut fries, which were tepid warm at best) the regular fish is snapper, never had it before, didn't care for it, something tasted off. Hubby and I shared the plate as is it was $18, plus a drink was $5 for a fountain soda that you have to get yourself. We both had upset stomachs the rest of the night. It had been 31 yrs since we last visited Santa Cruz, we could not find any soup other than clam chowder,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Our experience at Woodies Cafe on the Santa Cruz wharf was excellent from start to finish. Beginning with the best clam chowder in the area, followed by an exceptional crab melt special, and concluded with attentive and efficient service. Highly recommend dining here during your next visit.Restaurant is always clean and inviting and we never have an issue getting seated even on the busiest of day.Parking: Parking on the warf can be tricky and crowded. But if you can score parking on the street it’s just a short walk in.Kid-friendliness: Always kids there and not like an upscale restaurant that would discourage kidsWheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp to access inside
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cake Sandwich, Fries, Chowder
Typical beatnik coffee shop.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4