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Overall Total Score
3.6 out of 5
Very good | 6118 reviews

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4.2 ★ from 88 reviews
Shanie
20.05.2020 - 10:45

Was very surprised because the quality and presentation of the food was excellent...especially for the very reasonable price. Would have expected a higher price...

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Chet
07.06.2019 - 02:36

Service was terrible and the place was pretty dirty. The food was ok, but it’s really the view you’re going for at Zelda’s. Parking is really tough and we ended...

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Leland
13.02.2020 - 21:13

Beautiful view right on a nice sand beach, tasty food, and excellent service! The mahi-mahi sandwich was a bit dry (overcooked? , but other than that we had an...

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Daisy
06.02.2021 - 01:16

Great good service. Will definitely eat here again!

Mozelle
15.11.2022 - 21:03

We were a party of 6 and had an outdoor lunch. Can't beat the view! The service was great very friendly. The food was really good, everything was fresh. Never f...

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Zelda's offers a stunning beachfront location with lively outdoor seating, friendly and helpful staff, and a comfortable atmosphere with heaters for cooler evenings. While some reviewers found the food to be mediocre, others enjoyed the perfectly made clam chowder, coconut shrimp, and lobster. The restaurant is praised for its beautiful ocean view, kid-friendly options, and generous portion sizes. However, there were some negative experiences, such as a severe allergic reaction to an incorrectly prepared dish. Overall, Zelda's provides a mixed dining experience with both positives and negatives to consider.

Opentable
4.6 ★ from 49 reviews
KHaa
12.08.2023 - 15:02

Nice table by the window. Not a fancy place, but pleasant enough. The wait staff was excellent. The food was generous and was pretty good.

OpenTable
12.08.2023 - 15:02

Yummy food, great service and the location is always spot on.

SandraL
12.08.2023 - 15:02

Great evening on Zelda’s outdoor patio. Our server was fabulous and you can’t beat the view! I had the Halibut special…delicious!!

OpenTable
12.08.2023 - 15:02

Great spot on the beach. Worth eating here for sure.

ToddT
12.08.2023 - 15:02

One of the best outdoor-dining-at-the-beach lunch experiences in the Santa Cruz area. Good clean food and service, ocean breezes and 360-degree people watching.

Google
4.3 ★ from 2296 reviews
Christy
14.03.2024 - 05:04

(Plant-based reviewer) Coffee ONLY review. Really enjoyed the oatmilk latte they made me. Yum! Best place to go for coffee once Mr. Toots closes for the day

randall
14.03.2024 - 05:04

Excellent viewing! The fish and chips are some of the best I ever had, usually the batter, is like cake batter this is light and leaves the fish to be enjoyed!...

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Yolanda
14.03.2024 - 05:04

What a great little place, beautiful ocean view, we only had appetizers and clam chowder, the clam chowder was perfectly made with big clams throughout the soup...

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Kate
14.03.2024 - 05:04

Food was good. The Fish and Chips were proper. Our server didnt come back to give us hot sauce or more water. Other servers picked up the slack. The lady was ni...

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Tanya
14.03.2024 - 05:04

We started on patio but had to move inside because of rain. They were very gracious about moving us. All the food was excellent. My soda was watered down and ve...

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Yelp
2.5 ★ from 1336 reviews
Catrina
10.01.2024 - 18:40

What a fun place with fab views! Seafood fans won't be disappointed. If you don't do deep fried, the other options are an off-the-charts ceviche or a tuna...

Ariana
10.01.2024 - 18:40

2 stars only for the beautiful Capitola beach views and the location of the cafe. My husband and I had brunch at Zelda's recently. We loved the location as...

Valerie
10.01.2024 - 18:40

Beachfront view. Spectacular. Beautiful sun. With umbrella protection. You can't beat the location at this place. That's what you come here for. Food is...

Facebook
4.7 ★ from 90 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 490 reviews
Zomato
2.5 ★ from 32 reviews
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