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Seafood Pasta

Pasta in Santa Cruz

Saucy pasta and seafood come together at The Water Street Grill in Santa Cruz, with pickup available for your next meal.

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Pasta to Try

“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.”

“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.”

“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”

“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!”

“Smaller place. Always really tasty food. Great service. A definite favorite of ours. I believe very reasonably priced for the quality of food delivered. Ribeye, garlic mashed potatoes with the best asparagus (have had multiple times). Pesto Ravioli with chicken and mozzarella. No photo of Ceasar salad, but good also.”

“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.”

“Ravioli was superb. Water street salad was sumptous with homemade blackberry vinaigrette dressing. Service was excellent, servers were very attentive and welcoming.”

“Filet Mingon was amazing; nice crust on the outside & cooked to perfection on the inside. Prawns had a little pop with each bite. Spinach ravioli was life changing with each swirl in the homemade pesto sauce. Mashed potatoes were smooth & broccolini tender crispy. Fun and/or romantic place to eat. Service was warm & welcoming. Will travel for this food!”

“Spinach ravioli and garlic bread were so good. Very attentive staff.”

Fettuccine Alfredo

A Taste of The Water Street Grill

The Water Street Grill serves pasta with ravioli options featuring lobster, spinach, or grilled chicken and mozzarella. You can top these ravioli with pesto and pair them with homemade garlic bread.

Seafood Pasta pairs salmon, shrimp and mushrooms with fettuccine. Liguine With Clams includes roasted cherry tomatoes. Spaghetti Carbonara combines pancetta, Parmesan cheese and eggs.

Join us in Santa Cruz for dine-in, pickup or delivery. Fettuccine Alfredo coats tender noodles in creamy Alfredo sauce, and you can add chicken or skirt steak for a protein-topped plate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular pasta options?

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

  • Fettuccine Alfredo — Tender fettuccine noodles are coated in creamy Alfredo sauce, with homemade garlic bread served alongside.
  • Organic Lobster Ravioli — Pasta pockets filled with lobster are topped with your choice of Alfredo, marinara, or pesto sauce and served with garlic bread.
  • Liguine With Clams — Fresh Little Neck clams and roasted cherry tomatoes are served on linguine, accompanied by homemade garlic bread.
  • Seafood Pasta — Salmon, shrimp, and mushrooms sit over fettuccine; choose Alfredo, marinara, or pesto, and homemade garlic bread is served alongside.
  • Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta — Shrimp and fettuccine are tossed with garlic, butter, and fresh parsley, with homemade garlic bread served alongside.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for pasta throughout the Santa Cruz area. Order your pasta 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.