This place is very dog friendly and such a cute little patio in the back! We saw the sunset here after a full day at the beach with our two doggies. There's a lot of parking in the area but I'm a busy day it would be difficult to find a spot. The service was a little slow but nothing extreme, they only had one waiter for the whole patio. We would come back here but would try other spots first! read more

Paradise Beach Grille - Linguini and Clams - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

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All expectations met at Paradise Beach Grille! The yays: - Plentiful street parking (on a rainy weekday afternoon) - Chefs kiss location next to the beautiful painted houses along the beach - Very kid friendly. Kids meals comes with a chocolate chip cookie and a frisbee you can take home. Cute bonuses for the kids - Delectable New England clam chowder. The only way to enjoy clam chowder is in a bread bowl and theirs is delicious. - Healthy sized meals for both appetizers and entrees. More him to take home. - Friendly and attentive service - Hella clean bathrooms. Say yes to Paradise Beach Grille. The nays: nada read more

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I've loved Paradise Beach Grille for years and it has always been one of my favorite spots. I came in today hoping for a comforting meal after a rough day, but unfortunately things didn't quite go as expected. I started with the calamari, which is usually a hit here and still tasted great, although the portion was smaller than usual. I also ordered the prime rib special, asked for medium well, but it came out half raw after quite a long wait. The first few bites were delicious and tender, but it quickly became chewy, and when I looked closer it was clear it wasn't cooked through. I also tried the ahi tuna salad. The dressing and seaweed salad were tasty, but the tuna itself didn't have much flavor. On a positive note, our server Noel was absolutely fantastic. He was apologetic, kind, and professional. He comped my meal without hesitation and offered to bring me something else, but I just didn't have it in me to eat more after that. I'm honestly bummed since this place has always been my comfort spot, but everyone has an off night. I'll definitely be back, just a little disappointed this time. read more

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I always wonder about the food at places with such a great location. This place is right on Soquel Creek with views of the creek and ocean from the deck. We had dinner here. We sat outside since it was a perfect day to sit in the sun. They have umbrellas. (I think they have heaters for cooler evenings.) I ordered the Chicken Marsala which I really enjoyed. The sauce was a bit different from what I'm used to but I liked the variation. My daughter ordered the French Onion soup which she also enjoyed. The food is 4 stars. The location is 5 stars. I rounded up. There is both inside and outside seating. I liked this place. I will return. read more

Paradise Beach Grille - French Onion soup in a bread bowl. - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

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Stopped in for a house rose. Can't beat the location or the views. House Rose $10. Can't beat that price at the location. Great service. Great views. Free wifi. Will definitely return! read more

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The patio dining is gorgeous. Had an ocean view without a lot of noise. Service was friendly and our server gave good recommendations. We had the calamari appetizer. Perfectly light, the fry wasn't heavy. Both tartar and cocktail sauces were tasty. Had burgers which were awesome. Cooked perfectly, juicy with solid condiments. I had the crab cakes. Would pass on these. Heavily breaded with little seasoning. The battered fries were really good. Also has both a regular and mezcal margarita. Highly recommend the cocktails! Also shared the French onion soup! That was some of the best ever! Definitely get it when there! Can't wait to go back! read more

Paradise Beach Grille - French onion soup - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

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The view is amazing, service was great! Chowder was good! But the seafood pasta did not taste right... and now here I am with food poisoning . Good place tho, I would recommend but trust your gut. read more

Paradise Beach Grille - Chowder and view! - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

Nice place to eat. Very chill specially eating outside. Food was good and service too. Definitely a good place to relax and enjoy good food. read more

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Great atmosphere with friendly patrons and bartender. Came here after a SJ Sharks game, my boyfriends birthday celebration. I was crazy and went in the ocean. Great beer read more

Paradise Beach Grille - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

It was my first time actually dining with a group of folks for a friend's birthday. We had a great time eating outside on the patio overlooking the evening sky and beach front view. The Clam Chowder was AMAZING! Most of us ordered a bowl instead of a cup size. It was creamy, chunky, warm, and perfect to have on a crisp fall evening. I also ordered their "Sugar & Spice Salmon" which was also not bad as it came with chunky & creamy garlic mashed potatoes and steamed veggies! The food was a bit on the pricier side, which is expected in such a touristy driven area. Would I go back? Sure! Our waitress was lovely and the atmosphere in the evening was overall chill vibes. :-) read more

Paradise Beach Grille - Best Clam Chowder I've had in awhile. 3 - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

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Paradise Beach is always a must when in town. Hyped it up to my girls from Texas and of course they delivered! Food is always delicious read more

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We shared the crab cakes, and potato crusted Halibut. Both were delicious! We tried the Jalapeño Margarita which hosts a whole jalapeño in the glass, and a salted rim. Also tried the Monterey Mule and the Citrus Ace, each offered a unique flavor and liquor. The service was excellent. Our waitress checked in frequently despite being busy. The ambiance was beautiful:- evening dining on the patio with heaters and the bay view. We will visit again. read more

Paradise Beach Grille - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

We came here for a late lunch and sat outside, enjoying the beautiful and relaxing view--especially the colorful buildings of the Venice hotel in the background. The food was decent, but quite overpriced. I ordered a salad with medium-rare grilled beef; the greens were very fresh amd delicious , even if the beef was still tender,it's a bit more cooked than I would've liked. One of my friends had the salmon, which was very good, best of all dishes. Another friend had the steak - medium, but it was more done than expected, so it turned out a bit dry in my opinion. But... the fresh green peppercorn sauce accompanying the steak was awesome (I can still taste it :) ) The service was excellent. If I were to come back, it would be for the atmosphere and the service--not really for the food or the price. read more

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We stop here every time we're in town. It's our favorite in this area! Ambience, salads, service, and drinks are great.

I really hate it when a nice day out at the coast is ruined by dismissive and absent minded people; perhaps racism, I am not entirely sure. I love to photograph food and I was so upset throughout the dining experience that I just wanted to eat and leave in peace. We came in at 2:45pm without a reservation but thought we were safe enough since their reservations were all the way open. Imagine my surprise when we request seats outside (we had a pup with us) and when offered a bar table seating I asked for something lower due to a back injury that requires more back support. As I am making said request, I am not even done explaining my request when I am abruptly interrupted by the hostess who claims that the only TWO tables available are reserved! I then am scurrying through my phone to make the reservation I'd seen earlier (Mind you their indoor tables were almost all available with exception of one or two tables occupied) WHEN thankfully our lovely soon to be waiter, Josh (name on receipt) said he would be happy to serve us on one of the tables available. Josh and the rest of the wait staff were amazing and we greatly appreciated them and the food. We ordered oysters (my party enjoyed them) We also had two orders of the clam chowder and that delicious as well. Four our main entrees, my parents split the steak available at lunch, I ordered the Chipotle salmon burger and my husband had the fish and chips. And our pup enjoyed a piece of their hamburger patty and Josh was just as attentive with her and provided her with water. For drinks, I had their sauvignon blanc and it liked it enough to have two glasses. My party had the margaritas and their mango margaritas and thoroughly enjoyed them as well. The table next to us were a riot, in a good way and were jovial; they almost made me forget that not all palm-color folks look at us with disdain. I've provided a screenshot of all the available tables! The 4 stars because the food was good, the view of the colorful house was a great photo op, parking was easy, though we may never come back due to the poor treatment provided by their hostess on Sunday, May 18th at approx 2:45pm. BTW- about 10mins after we were seated, a group of four were seated in the other "reserved" available table, and when we asked them if they had made a reservation, they said no. So... if it quacks like a duck, walks like a duck... read more

Paradise Beach Grille - Clearly PLENTY of open tables visible online and when we arrived in-person - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

We've come here for 20+ years but the last two times the food has been subpar at best. It's not fresh, or at least doesn't taste fresh. The halibut tasted sweet, the onion soup was way too sweet and so was the Gorgonzola pasta. I understand a little sweetness but it was overpowering. And last time we went the ahi was not fresh at all. The tomatoes weren't either. Sad because it used to be a favorite but I dislike paying for food I can't eat. read more

Never a dull moment here. On the beach. Great bar service. Great menu. We've been coming here for so long. Clean facilities. Professional, personal bartenders and servers. Its our go to everytime we stay for the weekend. read more

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The place was kind of empty for a Wednesday evening, so we were seated right away. We were a party of 5. We got a seat close to windows so we could look outside at the ocean. It was a nice view. They had a small fireplace in a cozy corner of the restaurant. Where most of the other guests were seated. What we ordered: PAINKILLER cocktail made with Gosling dark rum. Strong don't need to order a 2nd one..lol Bowl of New England Clam Chowder Fish and chips Sugar and Spice Salmon Paradise Beach Quesadilla with prawns Marinated Skirt steak Everything was nicely cooked and tasted yummy. The Clam Chowder was not the best I have ever had,but it was a nice creamy soup for a cold day. The battered fish on the fish and chips was really good perfectly cooked and flaky fish. The fries were nice and crisp with the flour dipping on the outside. The salmon was nicely cooked and no fishy smell or taste for cooked salmon. Sometimes cooked salmon isn't the greatest but this chef made it tasty. The Skirt steak was nice with a little kick of wasabi-teriakyi sauce which was unique. Nicely cooked as well. For dessert we had the chocolate cheesecake topped with ice cream which is extra charge and the mud pie. Both made in house. Lots of yummy chocolate in the cheesecake but not creamy like cheesecake . It was still yummy. The mud pie was ok. But it was lacking something. Maybe the type of ice cream, it just wasn't as good as the cheesecake. But it's possible eating both at the same time isn't a good idea because the flavors are so different. As far as service, the server was friendly, but I felt like she wasn't very attentative and there wasn't that many people in the restaurant. One person in our party decided to order food before everyone else and the server brought out the drinks and her food before the rest of our party ordered food instead of waiting for everyone else to order their entrées. So, the person who ordered the soup asked the server why she brought it out before everyone else ordered. The server's response was that she thought it was an appetizer and not an entrée. But the server didn't offer to take the soup back to the kitchen to keep it warm while the other entrées were being prepared. The server kind of disappeared for a while. That was disappointing. Overall, good food quality, cozy restaurant but service needs improvement. read more

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I ever only use my yelp to give 5 star reviews, but unfortunately tonight if I could, I would give 0stars. Eva and Vivian upfront are great greeters! After that, this whole establishment lack professionalism and efficiency. Coming in on valentines night you come in with an understanding of it maybe a little chaotic, but this location was worse. We had reservations at 8pm, and instead of contacting us before coming in that they were behind on tables they waited for us to come in and check in to let us know that we were gonna be seated in 30-40 min from reservation We did not receive our drinks till 20 minutes later after being seated plus that was after being rudely questioned about our valid ID's... some updating training would definitely benefit their staff. When we received our surf and turf, which was a special that night. we received it without the items listed on menu due to them being sold out. I understand sometimes supply doesn't last but in customer service communication is key and thats what they lacked on. Unfortunately due to our time crunch we were already upset we did our least favorite thing to do which was to send our food back and cancel everything. We paid for our drinks and the lady manager was non apologetic to our situation. Truly upsetting that this kind of management is running a restaurant that could be great.. May i add prior to us being seated the same manager was arguing with another party... We should've know then, to go somewhere else... read more

I really wanted to love Paradise Beach Grille. The location in Capitola is beautiful, I've lived here for 15 years, and we were prepared to make a night spending this with our friends from out of town on Valentine's Day of all nights. Unfortunately, what we got instead was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had in a long time. The service was shockingly poor from start to finish, for what it's worth, (our waiter was great but dealing with a bad operation). Orders were slow, attention was nonexistent, and the staff seemed either overwhelmed or uninterested. For a restaurant that positions itself as upscale enough to justify an expensive wine list, the level of hospitality was nowhere close. What truly made the evening unbearable, though, was the manager's attitude. Rather than addressing concerns professionally, they were outright rude and dismissive the kind of behavior that makes you feel unwelcome the moment you speak up, especially when you're waiting your order, and they tell your party you're taking too loud. She approached our table, before we received food and claimed we were being too loud, meanwhile, a party of miscreants sat beside us drinking their tequila shots screaming about weight loss. When you're dropping that much money on dinner and drinks, you expect at minimum competent service and basic respect. We left frustrated, disappointed, and honestly shocked at how badly the experience was handled. Capitola has far better places to spend your time and money. Paradise Beach Grille was, for us, paradise in name only. Go here for drinks, not for food, and especially not good service. read more

On a girls trip & looking for some good clam chowder. This place had great service and we loved everything we ordered. Clam chowder was so good we ordered another bowl. read more

Decent food Casual Beautiful view Smell though outside of all restaurants is bad bad band. Sewer smells! Steps to beach. read more

Food was ok. We had clams and crab cakes. Clams better than crab cakes. Small amount of greens a very small crab cakes. A pineapple or mango tapenade would be nice with more greens. with cakes. Cakes should be larger for $25. Of course it's the location so it's a toss up. BUT it is always nice to be known for your food read more

Great service great ambiance but the seared ahi salad I ordered was terrible. Disappointing

Got a seat facing the ocean (and fireworks) last night and the views were great! We started out with a half dozen oysters (Bluepoint, I believe) and fried calamari. Both were very good! Our entrees - Fish Tacos, Fish and Chips - were decent as well. Our drinks took a little bit of time to arrive, but there was a large party on the terrace, so it seemed the bar was a little backed up. Service was friendly. The price point was a bit high for the food quality, but in line with what you might expect for a restaurant right on the beach. A good spot to grab food you're in the area. read more

We went on a summer weekday afternoon around 5 pm and was able to get seated right away. Our party of three ordered two burgers and a seared ahi salad. All were very good! I opted for grilled onions on my burger and it was delicious. The fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and hot right out of the fryer. My friend's ahi salad was equally delicious and I would order it in the future. Prices are reasonable considering the waterside view. $16 for the burger and fries, and $20 for the ahi salad. We sat at the bar out on the back patio and had a lovely view of the pier, lagoon, and ocean. Depending on when you go, parking could be difficult to find in Capitola Village, but we were able to park above near the railroad tracks easily. Overall, it was better than I had expected for a tourist spot. Overall score: 4 Atmosphere: 4.5 Food: 4 Value: 4 read more

We went to Capitola expecting to have lunch on the patio at Zelda's. We found it to be closed for vacation! Looking for patio dining we eventually found Paradise Beach with space available for us. The patio is small but the view is lovely. Heat lamps are available, but we had no need. The food is delicious, all four of us were pleased. The Margarita was delicious and the beer selection as excellent. The French onion soup , crispy French fries, the fish and chips, the outstanding fish tacos... all recommended. Our waitress was absolutely excellent! ... prompt, friendly, and efficient. The interior of the restaurant is equally lovely and quite elegant. The mints upon exiting are Andes! We found the restrooms to be sparkling clean even though the restaurant was busy. Street parking can be challenging, but there is a large public parking lot nearby. read more

Great ambiance; loved the inside/outdoor patio off the bar. Tasty adult beverages; service was slow but super nice and polite. The bread shareable! And the prawn lettuce wraps were so tasty. read more

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Great view of Capitola Beach and Lagoon. Service was excellent. Glasses of wine, calamari appetizer, fish tacos & coconut shrimp made for a great lunch on the deck. read more

We visit this restaurant every year for Mother's Day, and we're always very pleased. They have great staff and the food is always delicious!

The fish tacos were Awesome Also the pan fried coconut shrimp! Great Service and very friendly Seating was a nice open window view of the beach read more

Paradise Beach Grille - Fish Tacos - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

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FOOD SO GOOD FORGOT TO TAKE A BEFORE PIC the mashed potatoes were literally the best thing i've ever experienced. the vegetables were beautifully fully seasoned and cooked. the salmon has a great crust but soft insides. shared this 1 meal and it fed us both with a nice view and food was done so fast! server was nice too:) read more

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Well I'll start with the coconut prawns super delicious...clam chowder amazing...got the special flat iron steak with peppercorn sauce Melted in your mouth five Starr...also the best part was the server Colten this guy rocks...best attitude and super cool all and all great experience... read more

Paradise Beach Grille - Water front view were not in the pic just behind them cheers - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

Her Ladyship and myself, met another couple here to celebrate two birthdays. The view from the outside dining area was very nice. It's not a full on view of the ocean, but you could see it and the lagoon under us. The waitstaff, were friendly, and prompt. I had the Heavenly Turkey sandwich, 3 slices of turkey, which you could buy in any Safeway, and it was somewhat bland. There was a ramekin of cranberry sauce on the side, but I wasn't in a Thanksgiving mood. Her Ladyship also found it bland and wanting. Maybe a aioli sauce on the toasted bread would of helped. Fries were yummy!! Seemed to have an extra coating of something, which gave them a nice crunchy flavor. I didn't care much for the coleslaw either. I prefer the regular old type, ok if there's a bit of apple slices. Our waitress was super, brought me another beer promptly, (and it was a different type than my first) even though she was serving other patrons. Was disappointed with my after lunch Cognac. Served in a bar glass, instead of brandy glass. Blasphemes ... Her Ladyship, had high praise for her Lettuce Cups. Although, a starer, they were quite filling. The Halibut burger passed with flying colors. Their desserts are definitely worth the extra calories. Save room. The ambience is quite pleasant, and would recommend reservations. Sorry, I didn't have my camera with me. read more

Typical tourist trap food and extremely expensive. They also charge an extra surcharge on every bill instead of including it in the menu prices, which I always find incredibly insulting. Like a final punch in the face after your mediocre expensive food was eaten. read more

This place is a mere shadow of its former self. It is now tired, run down, unprofessional, etc., etc. which seems to be the m.o. of the current owner.....take over a thriving hot popular business and run it in the ground which is what he has done with this place, The Crow's Nest and Gilda's. Any place that has no obvious Manager/person in charge will fail and this place obviously didn't have a lead as the place haphazardly fumbled during our visit. This owner obviously doesn't get it, this was a real neat place, the Crown Jewel of Capitola and now it's just sad relic......note to owner, high end restaurants don't have laminated menus. Enough said. read more

Always a great meal at Paradise Beach Grille! We've been coming here for years, every time we visit Capitola. The service is always wonderful and the food never disappoints. I tried the tortellini Alfredo, which was a new menu item for me this time. It was really good and I really liked the Alfredo sauce. The crispy balsamic Brussel sprouts were very good too. read more

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I stopped in for a cocktail and dinner and had a great overall experience. While the blue cheese olives in the martini weren't quite what I hoped for, I want the hand stuffed fresh blue cheese....everything else more than made up for it. The baked Brie was absolutely exceptional--perfectly warm and gooey with savory roasted garlic that added the perfect depth of flavor. For the main course, the blackened scallops in a beurre blanc sauce were cooked beautifully--tender and flavorful. Paired with sautéed spinach and fragrant coconut rice, the dish was balanced, satisfying, and delicious. I'll definitely be back to try more! read more

Service was great. We had the oysters, clam chowder, and the NY steak. Oysters and clam were really delicious. However, our main course was a let down. The peppercorn sauce was overpowering the rest of the steak and very sour. Vegetables were bland as well. We had a good experience overall but it was overshadowed by a mid steak. read more

Paradise Beach Grille - Oysters - New American Near Me - Capitola, California

They have great food. The atmosphere is chill almost hole in the wall type. The staff was pleasant and laid back.the prices were pretty average for these days. I would say if you looking for some above average Mexican food near Santa Cruz/capitola you should give this spot a try! read more