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Ideal Bar & Grill, Santa Cruz, CA

Ideal Bar & Grill

4.2
4.2
304 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Healthy
  • Neighborhood gem
Fun, family friendly dining with a beautiful view of Santa Cruz Main beach and the Municipal Wharf! We offer out side seating on our sunny deck! Come down and try our award winning clam chowder today! Reservations are for our inside dining room only.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:30 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 423-5271
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jesus Garcia
  • Private party facilities
    Our Beach Room can host up to 40 guests. The room features a private bar, views of the wharf, beach, and ocean. It also offers a small private patio (weather permitting) that extends the inside bar area, making it perfect for any event! We have hosted various events here from rehearsal dinners, business meetings, and wedding brunches to surprise birthday parties and charity events!
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Cruz
  • Cross street
    Front Street
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the Santa Cruz Wharf for an hourly rate and is just a short scenic walk to our location. There are also small metered lots across the street as well. We are walking distance to many near-by hotels.
  • Public transit
    The public bus stop is just across the street from Ideal Bar & Grill.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

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    $24.95 per person

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What 304 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ideal Bar & Grill offers a delightful seaside dining experience with "outstanding service" and a "beautiful interior" boasting stunning views. Perfect for families, it features a kid-friendly menu with standout dishes like the "mile high mud pie." Enjoy reasonably priced seafood and casual fare right by the beach and wharf.

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Ideal Bar & Grill is rated 4.2 stars by 304 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ideal Bar & Grill

106 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Front Street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Cruz
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:30 pm Bar Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available on the Santa Cruz Wharf for an hourly rate and is just a short scenic walk to our location. There are also small metered lots across the street as well. We are walking distance to many near-by hotels.
  • Public transit
    The public bus stop is just across the street from Ideal Bar & Grill.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jesus Garcia
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (831) 423-5271
  • Private party facilities
    Our Beach Room can host up to 40 guests. The room features a private bar, views of the wharf, beach, and ocean. It also offers a small private patio (weather permitting) that extends the inside bar area, making it perfect for any event! We have hosted various events here from rehearsal dinners, business meetings, and wedding brunches to surprise birthday parties and charity events!
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