Seafood in Santa Cruz

Explore the seafood menu at The Water Street Grill in Santa Cruz, CA, with convenient pickup options for every craving.

Popular Seafood to Try

Crispy Calamari

$18.90

Lightly fried calamari comes with a dipping sauce.

“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!”

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.”

Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp

$28.90

Cajun chicken and blackened shrimp with rosemary potatoes and onions.

“Fantastic dinner! Fantastic service! We had steaks, shrimp and pasta.”

Meet The Water Street Grill

The Water Street Grill in Santa Cruz, CA offers a satisfying seafood menu with a variety of coastal-inspired dishes sure to please any appetite.

Standout choices include Grilled Wild Salmon, Blackened Shrimp Tacos, Fish & Chips, Clam Chowder Bowl, Crispy Calamari, and Calamari Steak Almondine, each a flavorful option.

Visit The Water Street Grill in Santa Cruz, CA to enjoy your favorite seafood dine-in, or take advantage of pickup and delivery for a great meal wherever you are.

Seafood to Try

Clam Chowder Bowl

$13.90

Homemade clam chowder served in a bowl with garlic bread.

“This cute and quaint restaurant is definitely a gem ! The food is excellent, we had the homemade clam chowder bowl and the garlic , lemon , butter pasta with Shrimp served with garlic bread , it was delicious and servings were generous. Shelly our waitress was a charm!. She was helpful and a delight to talk too! If your ever in the Santa Cruz area stop by for lunch or dinner. They are also open on weekends for lunch.”

Clam Chowder Cup

$9.90

Homemade clam chowder served in a cup with garlic bread.

“I grew up in the area and had never been here before. Boy have I been missing out! Clam chowder was delicious. My husband and I both enjoyed our pasta dishes and thought the portions were very generous. Will absolutely return.”

BBQ Shrimp

$14.90

Shrimp over creamy mashed potatoes, finished with green onions.

Blackened Fish Tacos

$17.90

Two corn-tortilla tacos hold blackened red snapper, aioli, and mango salsa.

Calamari Steak Almondine

$28.90

Grilled calamari steak has light breading, almonds, and lemon butter.

Fish & Chips

$20.90

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

Kids Fish & Chips

$12.00

Kids receive fish and chips as a simple seafood meal.

Blackened Shrimp Tacos

$23.90

Two corn tacos with blackened shrimp, saffron aioli, and mango salsa.

Kids Shrimp & Chips

$18.00

Shrimp and chips provide a kid-friendly seafood meal.

Shrimp & Chips

$26.90

Beer-battered shrimp come with fries and homemade coleslaw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular seafood options?

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

Crispy Calamari — Tender calamari is lightly fried and served with a dipping sauce on the side for dunking.
Grilled Wild Salmon — This salmon entree includes asparagus, a required potato selection, and a choice between mashed or oven-roasted red potatoes.
Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp — This Cajun-seasoned combination includes blackened shrimp, rosemary potatoes, and grilled onions alongside tenderized boneless chicken breast.
Calamari Steak Almondine — This lightly breaded calamari steak is grilled, served with sliced almonds, asparagus, lemon butter, and a required potato choice.
Shrimp & Chips — The plate combines battered shrimp, French fries, and homemade coleslaw in one straightforward seafood entrée.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

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