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Gilda's in Santa Cruz

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Gilda's, the premier Seafood restaurant in Santa Cruz, CA, offers an unparalleled dining experience. Located at 37 Municipal Wharf, our restaurant boasts stunning waterfront views and a menu that showcases the freshest seafood in the area. From seafood classics to innovative dishes, our chefs use only the highest-quality ingredients to craft a culinary experience that will leave you wanting more. Whether you're in the mood for fish, shellfish, or something else, our menu has something for everyone. Come visit us today and enjoy a meal that will make your taste buds dance!

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jesse hedrick -Google user

a week ago

I had the Dungeness crab cake benedict! She had biscuits and gravy, short stack! By far the best breakfast we've had in a long time and the view was beautiful 😍

$20–30Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkSuitable for all group sizes

Nina -Google user

3 months ago

We came on a Thursday afternoon for happy hour. Got a drink and beer for $8 each. Server was very friendly and noticed my husband didn’t like his beer so she asked if she can replace it with another kind at no cost to us....Read More

$30–50Atmosphere: 3Varies by time / dayNo waitBooth seating

Alison Alva (Deadpurple7) -Google user

a year ago

My rule of any Pier I walk on, "Walk to the end to spot out any hidden gems," and that rule has once again successfully scored me a great time. Was the place near empty when we cane in, yes, but don't let that fool...Read More

Dine inLunch$50–100Atmosphere: 5

D “Deedee” B -Google user

a year ago

The house salad is delicious! I've never had a house salad with shrimp, cucumber, tomato, beans, olives, radish, peas, and carrots. Prime rib dinner delicious! Fish n chips delicious! Bread delicious! Clam chowder delicious!

Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Steak

Benjamin Hoga -Google user

6 years ago

We come here every time we're in Santa Cruz, for breakfast in the morning and evenings on Wednesdays. Great views from inside the restaurant as well as from the wharf. Great place to see both the sun rise and the sunset. Fair and reasonably priced, quality food with...Read More

Celeste Roam (Roaming EO girl) -Google user

Edited 7 years ago

What a great find! If you are looking to have a great seafood dinner on the wharf at an affordable price, this is the place!! It is the same fish and fresh ingredients as the partner restaurant Stagnaros- (Which I was actually disappointed in after...Read More

JeAnne Jelcick -Google user

Edited 6 years ago

Love this place. Very delightfully friendly, local hangout with 3rd generation Stagnaro family running it. Very fun, accomodating staff. Also it's child friendly. Wonderful seafood variety, pasta, prime rib and a reasonably priced full course nightly special with soup, salad, main course, vegetables...Read More

Shari Silva -Google user

2 years ago

A family tradition for my mom, uncle and grandma (when she was alive) our family has been going to Gilda’s for as long as I can remember! Last week some of us went - 4 times! That’s how much my uncle loves going there! Sailboats,...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5DressingPlenty of parkingPaid parking lotIf you want to drive onto the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, you take a ticket when you arrive and pay a few bucks when you LEAVE (like maybe $3-5-ish for a couple hours - depending on how long you stay.Yep! 👍🏽You can wheel right up to the window table/s and enjoy the best view overlooking the water!

Acoustic Astronaut Executive Producer -Google user

2 years ago

Great service and great food. They have some Benedict options so their eggs Benedict was amazing and the fruit bowl was very fresh so I enjoyed that. And of course just cannot be the views eating right over the ocean like that the best.

Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingPaid parking lot

Will B -Google user

3 months ago

Great customer service, food was great for the price,and they gave us a fantastic view.

Dinner$20–30Atmosphere: 510-30 minBooth seatingOur son enjoyed the experience

Cristin White -Google user

2 years ago

Great mom and pop restaurant. Was walking by and looked through the window and noticed not many people inside. Wondering why, but don't let that fool you. The food was perfect. Great staff and great cooks. They seemed a little short...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5

Gene Capeder -Google user

7 months ago

Wonderful views of Monterey Bay along with West Cliff Drive - food is well prepared and often scratch made, service is spot on. Still family run - you are not alone at Gilda's, the original Stagnero family.

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 512 95 Prime Rib Dinner on WednesdayLimitedPersonalized mealsPlenty of parkingBut of courseAlways

Eddie Starr -Google user

a year ago

Spectacular , they made my Prime Rib just the way I wanted it, the coffee was fresh, the water was crisp , the service was outstanding and the sourdough bread, ohh I can’t wait to come back, my experience was outstanding , everything was world...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Jim Bonstein -Google user

4 years ago

Both the food and service were excellent. Four of us sat outside in the afternoon sun and enjoyed a meal and drinks. I had the garlic bread and clam chowder to get things started then devoured the fillet mignon special - cooked perfectly and the baked...Read More

Faranak Vn -Google user

11 months ago

We had a pleasant experience with our family there. Delicious food + nice server + window seats

Dine inLunchAtmosphere: 5

Kyle B -Google user

5 months ago

My family loved the calamari. Wife got it fried, grandma got the calamari steak. They loved their dishes. I loved the ravioli but the best part was the garlic bread! Hands down best garlic bread I've had in a very long time. We went...Read More

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5

Miss Cindy Pecoraro -Google user

11 months ago

First time for breakfast and we choose Gilda's for our departing meal. We ordered different meals and each was delicious and so nicely presented. The coffee was yum and endless thank you. Beautiful early morning views and our server was sweet and so pretty. So...Read More

Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5

gary gilholm -Google user

6 months ago

First of all, the service was GREAT. Ismael was our server, and he was so nice to us. Secondly, the food was AMAZING!!! You should really try the fried clam strips, and the clam chowder was lovely. Also, they got the food to us so...Read More

Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5

ginger rose -Google user

3 months ago

Everything was yummy...crab cakes needed a bit more seasoning. Cloudy peach hit just right. Kiki our hostess/server cute as button. Great service .

$30–50Atmosphere: 5

Vicktoria Bass -Google user

2 months ago

My favorite restaurant on the pier. Every time i come i go here. I love looking out the window and the whole atmosphere. Great service.

$10–20Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseNot sureIndoor dining area, Bar area, Booth seating

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