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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My family and I stopped by Paradise Beach Grille during our trip and, unfortunately, left a bit disappointed. The best part of the experience was easily the location. We sat outside and had an incredible view of Capitola Beach. The service was slow throughout the meal, and one thing that stood out was that I never received a water refill the entire time we were there. It wasn't terrible service, but it definitely felt inattentive. I ordered the Seafood Fettuccine because I wanted something a little more filling. In hindsight, that's partly on me since seafood fettuccine isn't exactly a dish I usually expect to be exceptional anywhere. The Alfredo sauce was bland and needed a lot of pepper to bring some life to it. Most of the seafood was overcooked and chewy, particularly the fish. The clams were probably the best part of the dish and were cooked reasonably well. Overall, the view was fantastic, but beyond that, the meal didn't do much for me. Between the slow service and underwhelming food, this ended up being one of the worst meals I had on my trip. read more

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

This is such an awesome restaurant! We sat in the back outside and enjoyed a great view of the colorful houses. The service was great! The food was awesome! Everything we ordered was amazing! We stayed a bit longer than 90 mins, we actually stayed for 2 1/2 hours and they did not say anything about it. I would definitely come back here again if I'm in the area. read more

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This place has great views. Right in front of the water and the colorful hotel. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The food was decent but not sure if it's worth the price. read more

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I ordered three Salmon burgers and they were completely deconstructed with no mayonnaise or special sauce. They came out super dry and the salmon patties look like they came from Costco. I also ordered six oysters that looked like bird poop. This place was overpriced for the bad food that I got, somebody needs to talk to their Kitchen manager or owner about food that is supposed to look and taste appealing! read more

Just want to say shoutout to Kim and the staff who were working Sunday 8/9- I had lost my cackatoo days before and the staff here found it, made sure to keep it safe, fed and watered. I can't even say thank you enough to the wonderful team at Paradise. Truly showing up for the community and Kim was dedicated. Thank you again!! read more

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 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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Staff was so helpful to find us a place for the 3 of us and 2 small dogs, out of the patio sun, allowing us to sit in their indoor space with large windows open to the patio. But I'm writing this review to rave about the salmon I ordered, which was perfectly grilled: crispy on outside and moist and pink inside (rather than cooked through), just as I had described to our waitress. She said that would be "medium" in their kitchen. Very nice sauce. Every bite just melted deliciously in my mouth. read more

OK, the food was like pretty good. The Shirley Temple was actually like the best Shirley Temple I've ever had service was like all right I guess like it wasn't anything special and the ambience. It was like really cute and if you sit outside, you can sit on the water. read more

We come to Capitola a lot and we decided to try a new restaurant it has a nice outside beach view however the service was not the best And the food was not good. The fish and chips was ok. I wouldn't recommend the restaurant for the food or services but just a good beach picture. read more

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 food here was amazing. Easily one of the best clam chowder bread bowls I've had in my life, and I've had a lot in SF. The service here was amazing too!! It would be nice if they played a little music, but the lively chatting helped me relax. My friends loved eating here. read more

Paradise Beach Grille - New England Clam Chowder Bread Bowl - 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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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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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

The view was amazing and service was great. The food and drink quality and flavors were okay and a bit over priced for the quality. I also could have ordered other things that looked more interesting though. I would have liked to try the clams. read more

The three of us had a tuna salad, a Caesar salad, with chicken, and fried calamari. All the food was very good, and Service was above average. We had an umbrella and Heater available. It was pleasant to sit watching the ocean, creek, and swimming seagulls). read more

Excellent service & excellent food!!! Beautiful ocean view!!! Cold outside, but heaters kept us warm!!

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

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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We were super disappointed in our experience here...we paid $14 apiece for cocktails which they served in cheap, undersized disposable plastic cups, without salted rims. Two members of our group (who both ate the same fish) ended up with painful stomach cramps and diarrhea hours later. Eat absolutely anywhere else. read more

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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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

This restaurant is on the beach! I came on in my bikini top with shorts and sandals and was turned away for not having a shirt on, crazy. Not going back. read more

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

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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What an amazing experience. The food was outstanding, the service was attentive without being intrusive, and the ambiance was absolutely perfect. Sitting quietly by the water made for a relaxing afternoon, and we truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. 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

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

Excellent spot on the shore in Capitola Beach. Beautiful views, speedy friendly service and great food? What more do you want? What are you waiting for?! read more

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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