One hundred percent satisfied my desires this afternoon! Crab sandwich with Sumano's bread for the win. Departing my house today I had this moment in mind and Seaside Fish & Chowder delivered. And it's just a Monday. read more

Seaside Fish & Chowder - chillest scene; Afrobeats on; crab sandwich with good Sumano's; so chill so good! - Seafood Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Hidden gem on the Boardwalk! Not a big menu but what they do have they seem to do pretty well. Had the fish tacos and popcorn chicken. Fish wasn't oily or fishy tasting. Sauce was flavorful and just the right amount. The popcorn chicken was more nugget size than smaller. Had some elsewhere on the Boardwalk yesterday and those were shameful. These were hot and crunchy. Chicken was moist. Ranch and BBQ are your only dipping option. Ketchup is available. Would like to have a honey mustard or Thai chili option. Maybe next time. read more

I ordered the Seafood & Chips, which consisted of two pieces of fish and 8-10 shrimp, along with chips (fries). The fish and the shrimp were very good; shrimp was crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked on the inside, and they were a good size, too. The chips were just okay... could have been much, much better. The views out the large windows were wonderful, overlooking the beach and the pier. It's an order at the counter type restaurant and they give you a pager to let you know when your food is ready. It's a bit noisy because it's right next to the arcade inside the same building. Seating is hard-plastic benches and tables and you're expected to bus your own table after you finish eating. read more

We visited the Santa Cruz boardwalk on a Sunday and checked out Seaside Fish & Chowder. Everything is self-serve. Order and pickup at the cashier. Bus your own table. The food: Seafood Combo - this was surprisingly good. Shrimp and Fish were fried really well and the fries were fine. I would definitely order this again. Popcorn Chicken - big drop-off from the Seafood Combo. The exterior was a tougher breading. The inside chicken was ok. Chowder Bread Bowl - I feel like every bread bowl place never gives enough chowder and this restaurant is no different. Aside from that the chowder was really under seasoned and there was very little seafood flavor. It was a very vegetable forward chowder, which did not meet my expectations. If we're ever back in the area, I would like to try the crab sandwich, that looked pretty good. I would also stick with the fried seafood items. read more

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LOVE LOVE the crab sandwich. Worth every penny. It was light and made to perfection. The fish and chips was also very good. The batter was excellent not soggy or too heavy it was honestly the best I had in a long time. I was able to get something to eat while my kids played in the arcade. Got a margarita and even that was delicious. Over all the location is great over looks the beach and connects to the arcade. The staff was so nice. There was a lady who came out from the back to talked to us about our order and even gave my girls a lemon and lime icee to try. Apparently we are the first to order the crab sandwich this year. It made the experience that much more awesome. This will be our go to spot when visiting next time. Highly recommend. We had no expectation coming here, from the food to the service to the location it just hit on every level. Thank you for serving Great food and making it a point to connect with your customers. read more

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A restaurant by the boardwalk and in the same building as the arcade. Plenty of seating and my order came out in about 10 minutes. My friend ordered a corndog and it took about 20-30 minutes; staff says it depends on the item availability. The fish has a crispy batter and fries are nice and hot. Not much else to mention; it's a good place to spot by for a quick bite on the boardwalk. read more

Seaside Fish & Chowder - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

The tables were relatively clean inside, although about half the tables still had crumbs and such on it so we had to brush it off inside. The food came about ~10 minutes later, but sitting inside while being able to look at the waves outweighed this easy slot for families. In terms of the food, the clam chowder bowls were cut far deeper than usual, leading there to be an uneven ratio with more bread than chowder. Chowder itself was tasty, although had a lot more potatoes than clams or seafood...The seafood combo being 16.49 had a lot more fries as well, and it wouldn't have been much sweat off their back to add a few extra shrimp for the extra dollars added. Overall, for around sixty dollars it fed our family of four and was a decent option for families coming to the boardwalk. read more

Seaside Fish & Chowder - At the top: 2 combo seafood and chips Bottom: clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

The fish and chips were some of the best I've ever had! The breading on it is crunchy but the fish is soft. It's perfect. The chowder has a lot of flavor and clams! You can sit down and have a nice view of the beach. My bestie and I shared our fish and chips and chowder. For less than $30 for two people with a view of the beach you can't really ask for more. The workers were also very nice and I'm definitely coming back! read more

Seaside Fish & Chowder - Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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2 battered fish on flower tortillas with pico de gallo, cabbage and lime infused garlic cilantro creme. Hit the spot! Usuualld do not do deep fried meat but it was delicious. Hard to find anything wrong with these 2 tacos. 9 of 10 nods. #spicemeister approved. read more

Seaside Fish & Chowder - Battered fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Fast, easy and accommodating. No grilled cheese on the menu, but made one special for me as a vegetarian! Yummy! read more

Seaside Fish & Chowder - Grilled cheese - Seafood Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

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I was here on 4/2 and the fish & chips were $15. I asked for a fresh order and I waited about 12 minutes... a worker showed me an order and said that this was old and not to take. I think it was the same one that they ended up giving me!! The breading was overcooked, as if it was double fried to get it warm again... who knows. But, this is definitely not worth the $15.. I wish that I would have gotten pizza from another vendor. Look at my photos... it was hard and full of oil. Definitely not worth $15!! Go somewhere else for fish & chips. This was quite disappointing. read more

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On the day we went they did not have fish or shrimp available. The clam chowder was good and the chicken strips and fries were okay.

It was ok nice ambience food was good nothing special Service was good and love Santa Cruz beach boardwalk read more

I am posting this review strictly on service as I did not get a chance to enjoy the food. After a day of enjoying the boardwalk, my fiancé and I stopped on the way out for a sandwich. We had never been here before so we were genuinely excited. I ordered the crab sandwich , fries, and a drink. After a couple minutes of enjoying the fries and beverage, I took the lid off and immediately noticed several ant like bugs in and around the drink. I lost my appetite immediately and politely asked for a refund. (I have never asked for a refund in my life for food) I was told, they could only refund the beverage and that they had a no refund policy on the sandwich. As stated before, I have never asked for a refund for food in my life because I always felt the hassle was usually not worth it. In this case, I spent over 30.00 for one meal and felt that I needed to speak up and ask for a refund. We will not be returning to this establishment or the boardwalk. read more

I love fish 'n chips. The shrimp was pretty good too.. I would have given 5 stars if the fries would have been fresh, but overall I enjoyed the food read more

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Usually amusement park food is overpriced and not that good, so when I came here, I wasn't expecting anything. However, the food here wasn't that bad, and it was a lot of food for the price which was a pleasant surprise. I got the combination seafood plate which came with fish, calamari, shrimp, and fries. The shrimp had a crunchy exterior and the inside was meaty and flavorful. The calamari was my favorite of the meats because it was surprisingly really tender. Although the shrimp and calamari was good, I didn't really like the fish. The breading was a bit gummy and the fish was stringy. Along with the meats, they also gave me a bunch of fries and I couldn't finish it all. For $12, it's a pretty good deal if you don't want to pay that much for food. read more

Our visit to seaside fish&chowder was a delightful treat. The fish was cooked to perfection with bomb tartar sauce to match. Also, we pleasantly surprised about the quality of the French fries tasted was like they were freshly peeled potatoes. The service was excellent; our waitress was very attentive. The decor matched the beach boardwalk theme, especially since we were on the Santa Cruz beach boardwalk with sand just a few feet away. You can easily make your meal a beachfront dining experience! 5-Star rating on experience, taste, and service. Thank you, seaside fish&chowder! read more

My family and I visited on Labor Day. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The staff started closing down the eating area an hour before the actual closing time. To make matters worse, one of the employees placed a bucket of cleaning solution with a rag in it right on the counter where the food is served. Then, they brought out someone's food and placed it right next to that same bucket. The staff definitely needs training. That is an OSHA violation. read more

I had fish and chips. I was shocked at how good this was. I was expecting reheated frozen fare, but they cooked this up fresh. Plenty of food for the price. The Bad Took over 20 minutes and they were not that busy. Improve? Offer me vinegar and some coleslaw. Teach staff to greet and make eye contact. read more

A little hard to find as most people have mentioned. Located inside the arcade in between the volleyball courts and the boardwalk. Seating is available inside but it's probably better to get a table outside facing the beach. You might also be able to catch a live show. - Seafood combo had a generous serving of calamari, five shrimps, one fried fish, and chips. Everything was freshly fried and piping hot. The seafood was firm and flavorful. Comes with tartar sauce. - Clam chowder was pretty standard. Comes with oyster crackers. read more

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It's ok. Not many other places around that sell clam chowder so we decided to try this place. Fried shrimp and fish were pretty good but the clam chowder bowl didn't really satisfy. The people were friendly. That's always a plus. read more

You have to be very quick when eating at the Fisherman's Galley. The place is packed so when any table becomes available, it's quickly taken. Like a lot of other places on the boardwalk, it faces the ocean so you can enjoy the view while you eat. The service was exceptionally friendly, except for one young employee who A. asked why we needed cocktail sauce for calamari and shrimp which was odd and none of her business, and B. asked us why we needed a spoon for our HOT clam chowder. Both questions were ridiculous, but that last one just blew my mind. We ordered quite a lot of food for two people; a clam chowder bread bowl, calamari with fries, and shrimp with fries. As mentioned above, the bread bowl was served very hot and it tasted amazing. It has juicy chunks of clam and lots of potato pieces. Definitely a must try if you love clam chowder. The shrimp was good and you get a big quantity with each order. The calamari batter had fresh black pepper in it which really made the calamari pop out. The fries were good; they tasted fresh and needed no salt. Besides the little tiff with the employee we both had a great experience here. read more

Seaside Fish & Chowder - Clam chowder bread bowl, calamari & fries, fried shrimp & fries - Seafood Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Snuggled inside the arcade, you'll find the Fisherman's Galley. Not sure if I liked this place because I was severely famished from laying under the sun all day, but the food was not bad for a fast food-y type place. We shared a basket of calamari, fish and chips and fried shrimp. Between two girls, it was plenty to share. Who doesn't like thickly battered and fried anything? There wasn't that long of a wait for our food and there were a ton of tables to go around that over looked the beach and athletic volley ball players :P hah! The food wasn't the best but for the price you can't go wrong! read more

Seaside Fish & Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Cashier Chloe was very professional and very helpful. The food was great and the staff and the service was awesome.

Hands down the best meal I had here. We went to two sit in restaurants that cost us more $50 and the food wasn't as impressive as I was hoping. My food was so good. I got the seafood platter and everything tasted so great! The calamari was the best! It wasn't chewy whatsoever. The shrimp and the fish was pretty great too! I wish we would have eaten here the first day we got here. read more

Seaside Fish & Chowder - Seafood platter - Seafood Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Stopped by on the way to a PoGo raid. I will have to say for an amusement park restaurant it's actually really good as far as quality and the price. Actually that's true for most of the food at the boardwalk. I had the fish and chips and it was really good. Crispy on the outside and very tender and moist on the inside just like it should be. Fries were great, too. Even if you don't go on the rides or anything it's really worth it to stop by the arcade and grab a bite. read more

Seaside Fish & Chowder - Seafood combo and fish n chips. - Seafood Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Ate the fish and chips, wife had the same. We are boardwalk members so we used the coupon to get your one get one free. Score! Fish tasted good, batter wasn't too heavy. They didn't serve it with any sauces, I was expecting some type of tartar. I did find vinegar which was awesome and saved the meal. Bought two Torpedo IPAs for ~14$, The view is priceless, sitting out on the deck of the boardwalk is a magical experience. Will be back to use our 2nd coupon for another round of fish and chips. read more

I've been going to this restaurant a lot of times in the past. It was not on Yelp so I thought I'd add it. I love their Clam Chowder and they serve big cans of Heineken. It's the shop to stop at when at the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz. Deep fried fish and chips are good. Now I'm getting hungry... read more

Seaside Fish & Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Santa Cruz, California

Had to throw the clam chowder away after one bite. Way too salty and liquid-y, really quite gross.

This place is a hidden gem on Santa Cruz Boardwalk. So surprised of the quality of their fish 'n fries. Fish tasted fresh and delicious. Fries were crunchy. Prices are average and service is very good. read more

After paying nearly twenty five bucks for a fish n chips and corn dog combo meal I was very disappointed in the fish (way too much breading and very greasy. My 8 year old son didn't finish his corn dog (need I say more). Nasty... Nasty read more

Very pleasant surprise! At this self-serve restaurant (like most at the boardwalk) you can get indoor or outdoor seating viewing the ocean...and the delicious fish 'n chips surprised me because it was lightly dusted and NOT heavily battered. Then, the Cerviche ($9) was fresh and crisp, even though served in unattractive plastic cup, it was a good surprise too. Daughter's burger was fine, and the fries were better than most. The 'combo' here means fries are included but not drinks ($3.50 small or $4 for 20 oz 'regular'). Most combos are about $10, which is a good price for actual food, since nearby sugary junk costs $5. There's a '$10 off 3 meals' deal in the page of coupons provided by the attendant when you pay for the $15 parking BTW. Adults: need a break? the Captain's Deck (on 2nd floor above the mini-golf) is a bar (draft beers and liquor) with some games and pinball, but seems less kid friendly than other spots. read more

Horrible customer service here. I told the cashier that they were out of ketchup from the dispencer several times. Until we finished our meal 20 minutes later, she still did not put any ketchup out. I asked for a tray to carry all of our order and she just said there's no tray. The place was busy but very dirty, none of the employees are cleaning up. read more

I went there recently on July 5th and I was very dissatisfied about their service. They do a bread bowl deal for the clam chowder yet they don't have enough bread bowls? But then when a nice couple ordered three bread bowls, the lady gave them their meals while another couple that were handicapped asked for a bread bowl and they said that they were out. I even heard the manager say to the women "don't give out no more bread bowls after this" they secretly had extra so what was the problem? They couldn't give all of them out and stock more like their supposed to? So unprofessional. And the lady who took my order had really short hair, scrawny looking kept giving me this pissy attitude and even acted like a child in front of her manager when she asked if she gave me my money back. She literally said "I did!" looking at me funny... I later was waiting for my calamari on the side of the place with my friends and she kept giving me dirty looks staring at me I felt very offended. I may be 16 but that doesn't mean you treat ur costumers any different! Very very disappointed in this place read more

The tuna sandwich that we had was pretty good, and the location was good with a view of the beach. But they don't have many choices to choose from. read more