Fish in Santa Cruz

Grilled and blackened fish at The Water Street Grill in Santa Cruz, CA comes in plates and tacos, with pickup available for your meal.

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Fish to Try

Fish & Chips

$20.90

Beer-battered red snapper served 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 salmon with asparagus and a choice of mashed or roasted 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.”

Kids Fish & Chips

$12.00

Fried fish served with chips in a kids' plate.

“My son and I shared 2 dishes, fettuccine alfredo and fish and chip, both cooked perfectly. Both plates are empty shortly 😀 we also like the complimentary potato appetizer, crispy and tasty, especially with their sauce. Would want to order that next time.”

Blackened Fish Tacos

$17.90

Two corn tacos hold blackened snapper, saffron aioli and mango salsa.

Cajun Fish Sandwich -D

$20.00

A Cajun-style fish sandwich with optional side selections.

“Best sandwich in Santa Cruz !!”

Welcome to The Water Street Grill

The Water Street Grill serves fish in plated meals, sandwiches and tacos, with grilled, beer-battered and blackened preparations. Kids Fish & Chips offers the fish-and-potato pairing for children.

Grilled Wild Salmon comes with asparagus and a choice of potatoes. Fish & Chips includes fresh red snapper and homemade coleslaw. Blackened Fish Tacos feature mango fruit salsa and homemade saffron aioli.

Order from The Water Street Grill in Santa Cruz, CA, with dine-in, pickup and delivery available. Cajun Fish Sandwich -D offers sides such as onion rings, potato twisters or a side salad.

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 — Wild-caught sockeye or coho salmon is served with asparagus and a required choice of mashed or oven-roasted red potatoes.
Fish & Chips — Fresh red snapper in beer batter is served with French fries and homemade coleslaw for a classic fish-and-chips plate.
Cajun Fish Sandwich -D — This fish sandwich is Cajun-style, with French fries, onion rings, potato twisters, or a side salad available as optional sides.
Blackened Fish Tacos — Each order includes two corn-tortilla tacos filled with blackened red snapper, saffron aioli and mango fruit salsa.
Kids Fish & Chips — This kids' fish-and-chips plate combines pieces of fish with chips, a familiar fried seafood meal.

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.