Johnny's Harborside
Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Eastside, Santa Cruz
"Get the trio of seafood tacos!"(8 Tips)
"The view is overlooking the yachts."(2 Tips)
"Get the French dip with sweet potato fries and an x-rated margarita"(3 Tips)
"Great food, great service, awesome view!"(3 Tips)
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Michelle Arnaiz-Dela RosaFebruary 6, 2017The view is overlooking the yachts. Nice small place thT gets packed so get reservations always. Food was great. Loved the calamari and the shrimp scampi. Service was excelent too.Upvote1Downvote
LaurissaSeptember 2, 2014Fish tacos were yummy and the sweet potato fries were outstanding. Portions are ENORMOUS though.
Upvote2Downvote- Cristina B.September 28, 2014My dad loves their fried calamari and I really like their fish dishes and their sweet potato fries! Good place to watch sunset too!UpvoteDownvote
- Cristina B.October 3, 2014Dad loves their fried calamari. Went to lunch today and was more crowded than they were expecting. They comped us our beer for waiting. Always a great place to go!UpvoteDownvote
Mark SturnJanuary 17, 2016Delicious, fresh fish, and the puréed sweet potato on the Winter Fest plate was absolutely amazing.UpvoteDownvote
Trevor RawdonJuly 23, 2015Fish taco was huge and amazing, and the trio for two had a delicious taste of everythingUpvoteDownvote
P SSeptember 25, 2016Brautiful view of the yachts. Delicious seafood in all the dishes. Nice service.UpvoteDownvote- Sarah RMay 22, 2017Get the French dip with sweet potato fries and an x-rated margaritaUpvoteDownvote
Laura UnruhOctober 19, 2014The harbor Benedict is awesome and the mimosa is great for Sunday morning😍UpvoteDownvote
Garrett TreversSeptember 28, 2014The Chefs Trio of Mahi Mahi, Ling Cod, and Sole was very good!UpvoteDownvote
Graham CastellanoJuly 15, 2013Ask for the special. Fish and chips for kids might as well be for adults.UpvoteDownvote
Drew MilamSeptember 4, 2018Seems like service and quality goes down as the night goes on... we got wrong orders and cold potatoes. Otherwise, food was good, but a little pricey.UpvoteDownvote
- Keith WilsonMay 22, 2023Really great food, just a little overpriced, especially at lunch. Mediocre atmosphere.UpvoteDownvote
One of the best Hamburgers in Santa CruzUpvoteDownvote
Natale BogunMay 29, 2017Fish tacos were ok. Service wasn't that great. Had to pay for parking.
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JAVI MONovember 2, 2019We were sorely disappointed. The food was not the greatest; though, our sever was patient and kind.UpvoteDownvote
Santa Cruz SentinelJune 15, 2011Sentinel review of Johnny's, June 15, 2011:UpvoteDownvote
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- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(831) 479-3430
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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