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Pete's Fish House, Capitola, CA

Pete's Fish House

4.6
4.6
31 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
A culinary celebration of California's coastal offerings, and a heartfelt tribute to the late Peter Orr. Founded by Sarah Orr and her mother Mary Ann Orr of Sunset Hospitality Group, Pete's Fish House embodies a deep-rooted passion for community and culinary excellence.

Named in honor of Sarah's father and mentor, this restaurant is more than just a dining experience—it's a reflection of cherished memories and Peter’s larger than life legacy. Sarah explains, "I have been looking for a way to honor him, and this feels like the right way to do that."

At Pete's Fish House, expect a menu that is inspired by the coastal waters and the bountiful local agriculture that Peter was deeply committed to, ensuring a true representation of our region's culinary heritage.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 453-0801
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 31 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Seafood

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Overall

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Food

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Service

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Ambiance

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Innovative

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Hot spot

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Romantic

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pete's Fish House in Capitola offers an "amazing experience" with "fresh oysters and seafood" complemented by a "classy look with a great view." The service is attentive, and the "super friendly staff" enhances the dining experience. Though the menu is limited, "every dish ordered was prepared perfectly." A delightful choice for special occasions.

31 Reviews
  1. Mahnaz

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Review for Pete’s Fish House Restaurant: I had the pleasure of dining at Pete’s Fish Restaurant yesterday, and it was an absolute delight! From the moment we walked in, the warm and welcoming atmosphere made us feel right at home. The menu offered a fantastic variety of fresh seafood options, and everything we tried was cooked to perfection. The fish was tender, flavorful, and clearly of the highest quality. The sides were equally impressive, complementing the dishes beautifully. The service was impeccable—friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in ensuring we had a great experience. It’s rare to find a place where both the food and the service exceed expectations, but Pete’s managed to do just that. If you’re looking for a seafood spot that delivers on flavor, freshness, and hospitality, Pete’s Fish House Restaurant is a must-visit. I can’t wait to return and try more from their amazing menu! Highly recommended.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Terry

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    This place was just ok, not many choices on the menu. I had the crab sandwich with was good but not enough crab was in the sandwich.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Tami

    San Francisco

    81 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant is new to this location. We really enjoyed the duck special—it was cooked with evident expertise. The seabass was also a good choice and the service was attentive. Overall, a good experience. Moving forward, we really hope to see the menu expand—maybe adding at least additional salads and appetizers. We look foward to seeing this restaurant make a go at this location.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Gayle

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love love love this restaurant. The food and service are wonderful and the view is the best in Capitola.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. David

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Soft crab sandwich is delicious-the unique sauce a knockout. Friendly and attentive service.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent however there was a very limited menu. No GF options, no grilled fish or other less rich option. Wait staff was pleasant but didn't know menu. Partner wound up with a vegetable in his food that he doesn't eat but that wasn't on the menu as being included. I have several restrictions due to a medical condition but usually have no trouble finding options. This was a real challenge for me here. What we had was indeed delish though VERY pricey for 2 people with one glass of wine.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Alicia

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice and pleasant. The waitress was pretty good. But we did have to keep requesting more water. Wonderful dishes. Thank you for helping us celebrate a special occasion.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Robin

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dinner for friend's birthday. Ambiance nice. table on outside deck. Host and servers friendly. Menu a bit pricey and somewhat limited, but perfectly adequate. Halibut was good, but I had to send it back to be heated. It was barely warm when served. Same for my friend. I asked for some bread for my friend. I was charge $8 for the bread, unexpected.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Jennifer

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Riley our server was very knowledgeable about the food and also the wines. He checked on us often and made our wedding anniversary even more special.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Ed

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Pete’s did not disappoint. The food was delicious and very fresh, the service attentive and knowledgeable, ambiance was really nice. If they had a Martini, it would be six stars! They do have an excellent wine list, so 5 stars it is.

    1 person found this helpful

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Pete's Fish House is rated 4.6 stars by 31 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Pete's Fish House

231 Esplanade ste 102, Capitola, CA 95010-3249

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Capitola
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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