North
Monterey Bay -View
| ALDO'S 616 Atlantic Avenue, (831) 426-3736 |
Santa Cruz Seafood and breakfast specials served overlooking the Yacht Harbor. Casual atmosphere. Serving breakfast and lunch. |
| CAFE
RIO 131 Esplanade, Rio Del Mar (831) 688-8917 |
Specializing in fresh seafood from local sand dabs to Hawaiian swordfish. Dishes include fresh pasta, rack of lamb, and aged Eastern beef. Elegant dinner, with a view of the ocean, served Monday through Saturday. |
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CALLOWAY'S |
Fresh seafood, pasta, gourmet food and wine along the beach in Capitola. Lunch and dinner served Tuesday through Sunday. |
| CASABLANCA
RESTAURANT 101 Main Street, Santa Cruz, (31) 426-9063 |
Innovative, fresh California and Continental cuisine with a view of the beach and wharf. Exceptional wine list. Dinner nightly; Sunday brunch. |
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CHAMINADE, SUNSET DINING ROOM |
View
the Monterey Bay and surrounding hills while eating gourmet Continental
buffet. Friday night seafood, Saturday night elegant table service, Sunday champagne brunch. |
| MAINSAIL 175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz (831) 426-4330 |
Steak
and seafood with Continental flair, overlooking the Santa Cruz Wharf
at the West Coast Inn. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
| CROW'S
NEST Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor Santa Cruz (831) 476-4560 |
Fresh
seafood, steaks, chicken, salad bar and specialties. Fine reputation
for salmon served in a variety of ways. View of Yacht Harbor and ocean.
Watch the sailboat races Wednesday nights in the summer. Live entertainment.
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Crowsnest-santacruz.com |
| GILBERT'S
Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz (831) 423-5200 |
Grilled
seafood at this wharf-row restaurant. Every table has a view. Open
for lunch and dinner daily. |
| GILDA'S
Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz (831) 423-2010 |
Seafood out on the wharf with a view. It's the Monterey Bay! |
| IDEAL 106 Beach Street, Santa Cruz (831) 423-5271 |
Seafood served along the beach at the foot of the wharf. Prime rib nights Friday; lobster nights Wednesday. Casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner served daily. |
| MIRAMAR 45 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz |
Traditional
seafood, steaks, pasta, chicken with an ocean view. Indoor/outdoor
seating. Music performed weekends. Lunch Monday through Friday; breakfast Saturday; Sunday brunch; dinner nightly. |
| PALAPAS 21 Seascape Village, Aptos (831) 662-9000 |
Flavorful
Mexican menu with emphasis on fresh food and fresh salsas. Full bar
featuring fresh mango margaritas. Light and lively atmosphere overlooking the ocean near Seascape Resort. Lunch and dinner daily. |
| PARADISE
BEACH GRILL 215 Esplanade, Capitola. (831) 476-4900 |
On
the beach in Capitola Village. Outside patio dining with indoor outdoor
bar and fireplace. California cuisine, fresh seafood and dishes from around the world are served in addition to nightly specials. Martini menu. Open for lunch and dinner. |
| RIVA
FISH HOUSE Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz (831) 429-1223 |
Affordable
dining in a contemporary setting with ocean views. Fish and chicken
dishes show a Mexican influence. Also fish and chips and fried calamari. Be prepared for a wait in peak season. Open for lunch and dinner daily. |
| ROSA'S
ROSTICERIA Yacht Harbor, Santa Cruz (831) 479-3536 |
Roasted
chicken, fresh fish Mexican specialties, salsa bar in a casual setting
overlooking the Yacht Harbor. Open daily for lunch and dinner. |
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SANDERLINGS
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Fresh
local seafood and produce with a magnificent ocean view at Seascape
Resort. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. |
| SEA
CLOUD Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz (831) 458-9393 |
Fine
dining in elegant setting with ocean views. Crab cakes a specialty.
Serving lunch and dinner daily. |
| SHADOWBROOK 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola (831) 475-1511 |
Steak and seafood offered in beautiful redwood structure overlooking Soquel Creek. Take the trolley through landscaped hillside. Serving lunch Sunday, dinner daily. |
| STAGNARO
BROS Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz (831) 423-2180 |
Fresh
seafood, steaks, pasta. Outdoor fish market. Panoramic view from upper
deck of cocktail lounge and oyster bar. Open daily for lunch and dinner. |
| WHARF
HOUSE Capitola Wharf, Capitola (831) 476-3534 |
View
of Capitola Village from the wharf. Small menu emphasizes seafood
freshly caught in the Monterey Bay. Music performed on weekends on top deck. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
| ZELDA'S 203 Esplanade, Capitola (831) 475-4900 |
American
and seafood cuisine served on the beach in Capitola Village. Outdoor
patio seating on the beach. Fresh seafood, steaks, chicken, salad and nightly specials offered. Full bar and entertainment nightly. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily; Sunday brunch. |