Fish in Santa Cruz

From fish plates to tacos and sandwiches, The Water Street Grill in Santa Cruz offers pickup when you're ready for a seafood meal.

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Fish to Try

Fish & Chips

$20.90

Beer-battered red snapper comes with fries and homemade coleslaw.

“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.”

Grilled Wild Salmon

$28.90

Wild-caught salmon comes with asparagus and your choice of potatoes.

“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.”

Blackened Fish Tacos

$17.90

Two blackened red snapper tacos with mango salsa and saffron aioli.

Kids Fish & Chips

$12.00

Fish and chips served as a kids' seafood meal.

Cajun Fish Sandwich -D

$20.00

A Cajun-style fish sandwich with optional side selections.

From the Kitchen at The Water Street Grill

The Water Street Grill serves fish as plated meals, sandwiches and tacos. Blackened Fish Tacos pair red snapper with homemade saffon aioli and mango fruit salsa on corn tortillas, two per order.

Grilled Wild Salmon comes with asparagus and your choice of potatoes. Fish & Chips features beer-battered fresh red snapper, fries and homemade cole slaw; Kids Fish & Chips is also available for young diners.

For your next fish meal, visit The Water Street Grill in Santa Cruz for pickup, dine-in or delivery. Pair the Cajun Fish Sandwich -D with your choice of onion rings or potato twisters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular fish options?

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

Grilled Wild Salmon — The salmon is wild-caught sockeye or coho, accompanied by asparagus and a required choice of mashed or roasted red potatoes.
Fish & Chips — Fresh red snapper is beer-battered and served with fries and homemade coleslaw, bringing fish, potatoes, and a crunchy cabbage side to the plate.
Cajun Fish Sandwich -D — This fish sandwich is Cajun-style, and optional sides include French fries, onion rings, potato twisters, or a side salad.
Blackened Fish Tacos — Blackened red snapper is topped with saffron aioli and mango salsa, then served in corn tortillas, two per order.
Kids Fish & Chips — Fish served with chips makes up this familiar kids' seafood plate, with no specific fish variety named.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

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

Is there a kids menu?

The Water Street Grill offers kid-friendly options, including Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Kids Chicken Strips.

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