Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Chocolate moose cake, so good
story time
a red cocktail in a coupe glass
irish
"life begins"
Classic!
special corfee
check plz
Mr. Mitchell
shot
ketchup!
Deploy the long glasses!
ho ho ho
steamers
interior
the business end
big decisions are best made on an empty stomach
outside
breakfast
golf
sushi and sashimi, interior
menu with a view
Amy N.
Aug 25, 2024
I absolutely love GIlda's. This trip I had fish and chips and a cup of chowder, which were all very good. The fries had a little seasoning on them but not drenched in it, so they were perfect. And the fish was perfect, just the right amount of coating, thick cod filets. Partner had the Jambalaya and was very happy with it.Our server was very sweet, and on the ball. She was in "tourist tips mode" and suggested a lot of good things to do and see, but once we told her we were local-ish and frequent visitors to the Wharf, she was happy to indulge with us on talking about our favorites.It was a friday so it was a slow, nice lunch. We did not sit at the window, which is the best place really, but that was by our choice, since we did not want to wait for one to open up. the place is still the same inside, which I honestly love.
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Sam R.
Sep 26, 2024
When Gilda's was owned by the Stagnaros, it was great. Dependable specials each day of the week, open daily from 7 to 8, and yes the Wednesday night prime rib was well known in Santa Cruz. I have been eating here since 2005.But since Gilda's was sold to the Crows Nest, it has gone from bad to worse. They are inconsistent with their hours, and some days closed on their advertised open days. They eliminated three of the popular weekly specials. And the service is abysmal. I walked in a couple of time to get a table, and nobody would acknowledge my presence. After walking out a second time, I have said no to Gildas ever again.
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Carla D.
Jan 25, 2025
What a great time!!! This place is an old restaurant in the boardwalk . The service was amazing. Brandon at the bar gave an stellar service at the bar for a Saturday happy hour. The food and drinks were great We can't wait to be back.
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Shannon S.
Nov 16, 2024
Always nice to visit Gilda's on the wharf... whether dinner in the evening or breakfast on the weekend. Staff are attentive. Food is fresh and delicious! A nice bright place to dine, with a few accessible tables.
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Renee F.
May 16, 2024
I've been to this place several times for breakfast. Food is good; poached eggs cooked perfectly and the Seafood Scramble was delicious, filled with shrimp and fresh crab meat. Could use a little salt but I prefer less salt than too much. Good coffee too. Friendly service.
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Lita S.
Aug 6, 2024
The view was fantastic! We saw the sea lions playing out the window. They said they saw a whale earlier. The food was fine. I had the salad and baked potatoes, others had the fisherman's catch which he liked; and the vegetarian pasta (with Alfredo sauce) and it was good. The server was really nice. We enjoyed our time relaxing.
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Pu B.
Nov 11, 2024
It has been my wife and her mom's tradition to go to Gildas every time they visit Santa Cruz so we are passing that down to our children. The ocean view tables are highly sought after so make sure you go early, and there's only 4 booths. They open early at 7AM so make sure you go early to get the view. My kids love the food and the chicken fried steak was pretty good. They have a full blown bar too on the other side and hosts football games.
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Isis L.
Oct 26, 2024
We had an awesome day at the annual chili cook-off and decided to bar hop on the pier. It was my first time but my primos have been here before. We we approached there was sign saying bar clised in which a friendly blond haired lad said we are closing at 7:30 which was 15 minutes. He kindly let us have a seat and ordef from the sppoky season menu. Brennan who was the one that gave is the green light was the one tending the bar. He made some recommendations and was very attentive. He asked how everything was and how are day was. Truly an asset and will come again to try some else from their food menu. A++ Brennan
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Will A.
Sep 8, 2024
Great tasting food and great service. Nice choice of menu items. The waitress and bus boy were very nice.
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Cassie P.
Feb 16, 2025
The main waitress was ok. We got our food in this order, Entree, soup, bread (oops wrong order)Horrible margarita, my husband had to add sweetener to it.Chowder was so, so.Bill was $50 more than the day before for a similar meal.And, no toilet paper in the woman's restroom.We won't be back.
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