The Best Seafood Restaurant in Santa Cruz & Monterey

A.W. Shucks

Light dinners in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. One-of-a-kind seafood and oyster bar, featuring assorted oysters, delicious ciopino, assorted chowders, crabcakes, seafood appetizers and a cozy bar. They provide a hitching post for dogs in front of their... more

Bella Roma Caffe

Gaetano invites you to join the Santa Cruz locals at Bella Roma Cafe, where you can eat authentic Italian food showcasing recipes from his family and friends. Enjoy an evening dining with friends or entertain guests with great food, great wine and... more

Cafe Beach

Restaurant with the best view of the Monterey Bay! Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. more

Cafe Fina

Traditional Italian Cuisine and Fresh Seafood in Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf. more

Duarte's Tavern

Like many frontier roadhouses suggesting a David Lynchean interval somewhere between the 19th century and the early 1950s, Duarte's Tavern in Pescadero, about 45 minutes north of Santa Cruz, has retained its reassuring Wild West edge, fortified by wh... more

Flaherty's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar

We Know Seafood... We know good seafood, we know how to buy it and we know how to prepare it. Unlike most restaurants (even the best of them) where fish is often a secondary item on the menu… at Flaherty’s it’s all about seafood.... more

Flying Fish Grill

An intimate seafood grill that fuses Japanese, Asian and California influences with delicious results. House favorites include a savory rare peppered ahi, blackened and served with mustard and sesame-soy vinaigrette and angel-hair pasta and a pan-fri... more

Johnny's Harborside Restaurant

Enjoy fresh seafood in a casual atmosphere while soaking up the view of the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor and Monterrey Bay. Johnny’s Harborside specializes in fresh fish prepared just the way you like it. At Johnny's Harborside, we take pride in u... more

Riva Fish House

In addition to seafood salads, crispy calamari, chowders and seafood pastas, the weekly specials at this classic beach town diner include cracked crab, skewers of prawns and grilled salmon. Fresh fish, unpretentious décor and spectacular views... more

Roy's at Pebble Beach

A trendy, casual and high-energy setting invites you to experience Hawaiian-fusion cuisine inspired by internationally known Chef Roy Yamaguchi. With The Links at Spanish Bay serving as a panoramic backdrop, Roy's also offers an eclectic selection of... more

Sanddabs Seafood & Wine Bar

Since 2008, Sanddabs has been providing local fish and seafood to the lovely community of Scotts Valley. We have come up with a brand new, fun, fresh and local menu to highlight the best we have to offer here on the central coast, whenever possible s... more

Sardine Factory

When The Sardine Factory opened on October 2, 1968, Cannery Row was a run-down and forgotten piece of Monterey on the wrong side of the tracks, but owners Ted Balestreri and Bert Cutino saw potential. "Everyone thought we were nuts but it was afforda... more

Schooners Coastal Kitchen

With a bustling open kitchen, oceanfront outdoor patio and high-energy bar, there’s a relaxed and convivial atmosphere at Schooners – making it a Monterey dining favorite of both locals and travelers alike. Cocktail classics take on creat... more

Sea Root

Sea Root highlights Monterey's bounty along with a rich medley of coastal Mediterranean-inspired dishes such as crudo, tuna tartar, and spiced lamb shank with a craft cocktail menu stirred up with a twist, such as cardamom or rose petals. "Hyatt i... more

Stockton Bridge Grille

Enjoy Stockton Bridge Grille's Triple Play of simply spectacular ocean/beach views, delicious food and friendly service. A long time local favorite, Stockton Bridge Grille has been delighting patrons since 1985. From the intimacy of dinner for... more

The Crow's Nest

Since 1969, The Crow's Nest Restaurant in Santa Cruz, California has featured award-winning food, spirits & live entertainment from one of the most spectacular waterfront views on the Monterey Bay. Weekday lunches and nightly dinners in our down... more

The Dream Inn

When you stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel in Santa Cruz, you'll be on the beach and minutes from Santa Cruz Wharf and Main Beach. This 4-star resort is within close proximity of Lighthouse Point Park and Santa Cruz Surfing... more

The Haute Enchilada

The Haute Enchilada Cafe boasts an eclectic menu of sustainable seafood and local organic produce, premium wine list, craft beers on tap, full bar an art gallery with over 70 artists’ original work.  Open daily from 11am for brunch, lunch... more

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