Dinner in Santa Cruz

“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.”

“Our waitress Dina was amazing, very nice!! The service was astounding!! Croquettes were ridiculously great. The calamari is fried to perfection with pepper's that didn't seem spicy. Maybe baby bell peppers? Crispy either way and that's the only way. The skirt steak was cooked to exactly the rarest specifications. I must recommend the Blue cheese butter option. Bourbon chicken and Shrimp is my go to from now on. The side of roasted potatoes with a heap of onions and mushrooms was the business! I will be back for at least half of the dessert menu.”

“My date and I came here and were both amazed. We started with the crispy calamari, and it was deliciously crunchy as expected! I ordered the Seafood Pasta with Marinara Sauce, and he got the skirt steak. The portions were plenty large for us, and we left full and happy. I can't even describe how delicious and perfectly cooked our food was. Our waitress was extremely kind, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. I absolutely recommend this place if you are looking for the perfect small and intimate place to eat!”

“Amazing dinner tonight, fast service, friendly and attentive staff, and high-quality delicious food. This place needs more praise!!!”

“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.”

“A delightful little spot with a unique atmosphere that is at once cozy and homey, and reminiscent of a classic diner. I ordered a cup of Clam Chowder and an order of Fish and Chips. With the side of toast, I probably could have been full on the chowder alone, but I'm glad I got to try the fish. Perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. The cole slaw was creamy and sweet, very fresh. This is definitely a place I hope to come back to.”

“I had the best fettuccine Alfredo with skirt steak I've had in years. The service was great, very nice with a sense of humor. I can't wait to go back again.”

“This was the best restaurant ever. Took me and my wife thirty minutes before closing, got seated. Paid for everything. Left a great tip. Not sure who the young lady working last night was but phonomenal and we will be back for sure! Unforgettable experience. Thank you so much for your help. Also. Get the calamari, the chowder, seafood pasta was AMAZING. 100 💯 PERCENT AUTHENTIC AND DELICIOUS”

“Outstanding food, wonderful friendly service, the sort of restaurant that really doesn’t exist anymore but it does! Loved our waitress and our meal. Best Mac n cheese on the planet ❤️”

“We just discovered this gem of a restaurant. Lovely dining room, exceptionally good service and a wonderful menu. Everything we ordered was yummy. Great seafood, special Mac and cheese, and special chocolate lava cake! We will definitely return, and recommend Water Street Grill.”