American Food in Santa Cruz

Enjoy American food at The Water Street Grill in Santa Cruz, CA, with convenient pickup available for your next meal.

Popular American Food to Try

Grilled Pork Chop

$29.90

Grilled pork loin with potatoes, green beans, and onions.

“Absolutely fantastic food. Pork chops were juicy and flavorful. Chicken piccata was perfectly cooked. The burger was JUICY. And the salmon also had great flavor. Deserts a hit all around. The best part was the service — friendly and nice. Very warm and welcoming. The place is a must after a long day at the beach.”

Chicken Piccata

$28.90

Browned chicken cutlets with lemon-caper sauce, potatoes, and asparagus.

“This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants. Their chicken piccata a favorite , but last night I tried the special which was chicken raviolis and they were fantastic. Small and cozy and very friendly and great service.”

Famous Mac & Cheese Regular

$20.90

Baked macaroni has cheddar-Jack cheese, panko, asparagus, and garlic bread.

A Taste of The Water Street Grill

The Water Street Grill in Santa Cruz, CA offers a satisfying American food menu with hearty entrees, appetizers, and kid-friendly options for every appetite.

Standout choices include Chicken Piccata, Famous Mac & Cheese Regular, Famouse Mac & Cheese Small, Grilled Pork Chop, Cajun Chicken Quesadilla, and Kids Cheese Quesadilla.

Come enjoy American food your way at The Water Street Grill in Santa Cruz, CA — dine-in, pickup, or delivery makes it easy to savor every bite.

American Food to Try

Cajun Chicken Quesadilla

$15.90

Grilled flour tortilla folds around Cajun chicken and melted cheese.

Famouse Mac & Cheese Small

$15.90

Small macaroni with cheddar-Jack cheese, panko crumbs, and asparagus.

Kids Cheese Quesadilla

$10.90

Grilled flour tortilla folds around Cajun chicken and melted cheese.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular American food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Grilled Pork Chop — Grilled pork loin comes with a required potato selection plus green beans and onions alongside.
Chicken Piccata — Chicken cutlets are floured and browned, then covered with lemon, caper, butter, and white-wine sauce alongside potatoes and asparagus.
Famous Mac & Cheese Regular — This baked pasta combines macaroni, cheddar and Jack cheeses, panko crumbs, seared asparagus, and homemade garlic bread.
Famouse Mac & Cheese Small — The smaller portion combines macaroni, cheddar-Jack cheese, panko crumbs, seared asparagus, and homemade garlic bread.
Cajun Chicken Quesadilla — Cajun-seasoned chicken and melted cheese fill a grilled flour tortilla for a warm, folded entrée.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for american food throughout the Santa Cruz area. Order your american food online for convenient pickup or delivery.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes! The Water Street Grill offers kid-friendly options, including Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Kids Mac & Cheese.

Explore our menu to see all the options for your next family meal.