Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 4600 reviews

What Chelsea doesn't like about Dolphin:
It’s tourist attraction wharf food. Don’t be fooled by thinking it’s fresh seafood. The shrimp was frozen, very clearly and tasteless. Fish was over-fried. It’s fine to eat, but if you’re looking for fresh seafood and think you’re going to find it at the wharf, don’t. View all feedback. What Virginia Yamamoto likes about Dolphin:
My first visit because they serve Manhattan Clam Chowder, many others don't . Our waiter very polite and attentive. I split a meal with my friend and the waiter ensured that I had an Extra plate etc. At the very end of the wharf, it has a great view of the boardwalk and coastline. View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Jon
25.02.2023 - 18:10

It is great to enjoy a good walk through the Wharf and then to eat lunch in Dolphin. Great Chowder, Calamari and fish and chips. It was a tradition to stop here...

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Наташа
25.02.2023 - 18:10

We came here for lunch on the wharf on a Sunday as we were in the Santa Cruz area, ordered at the take out window to eat outside on the outdoor tables, order ca...

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Yazmin
25.02.2023 - 18:10

Chowder bread bowl for the win, cant go wrong. But what was even better than that were the signature fish tacos, wow some of the best i've ever had across Calif...

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Korbin
25.02.2023 - 18:10

I was there for an unexpected Halloween dinner. The seafood platter I ordered beyond my expectations. All fish, squids, shrimps are fresh and fried just right!...

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Косана
25.02.2023 - 18:10

Didn’t have much expectations coming here. Walked into the outdoor patio, closed patio. No one was around except another young gentleman eating and sitting with...

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Google
4.2 ★ from 1756 reviews
John
14.03.2024 - 17:53

Enjoyed a late lunch on the outdoor patio area of Dolphin. There were beautiful views of the north coast. Server was friendly and attentive. I enjoyed my fish t...

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Rick
14.03.2024 - 17:53

It’s one of our go to spots for a great meal. Super friendly staff and great food

F
14.03.2024 - 17:53

Great food served fresh. Amazing location over the sea with views all around.

Kayla
14.03.2024 - 17:53

The crab benedict is amazing! Tastes so fresh, definitely add avocado. Perfect home fries, super friendly staff, and a great place for locals during the week.

Chelsea
14.03.2024 - 17:53

It’s tourist attraction wharf food. Don’t be fooled by thinking it’s fresh seafood. The shrimp was frozen, very clearly and tasteless. Fish was over-fried. It’s...

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Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 1904 reviews
Virginia
29.08.2023 - 13:41

My first visit because they serve Manhattan Clam Chowder, many others don't . Our waiter very polite and attentive. I split a meal with my friend and the waiter...

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Jennifer
29.08.2023 - 13:41

I hadn't been here in years, but had great memories coming here gowing up. I brought my family here on Monday night and had an amazing meal. The hostess and ser...

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Cyd
29.08.2023 - 13:41

I hadn't been here in years. When I was younger, I'd come with my family (seemed like 3 times per week) and always got a hamburger. Everyone started calling us...

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Teri
29.08.2023 - 13:41

Our experience was wonderful the staff was so friendly the food was delicious and whoever does the windows I and cleans the patio works his butt off!!

Martha
29.08.2023 - 13:41

The clam chowder was the most delicious I've ever had. The service was both efficient and friendly. My family and I are planning to return there soon.

Sirved
3.9 ★ from 635 reviews
Roslyn
11.06.2023 - 12:26

Love love the mussels in the sourdough bread bowls. On the beautiful days, of course, it will be to get a table outside, so I sat inside, got a table right away...

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Наташа
11.06.2023 - 12:26

Very unassuming from the outside, but the views are beautiful and this was probably the best meal I ate on my trip. I had the crab cake Benedict for breakfast!...

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Jon
11.06.2023 - 12:26

It?s great to enjoy a good walk down the wharf then end to have lunch at Dolphin?s. Great chowder, calamari and fish and chips??. It?s been a tradition to stop...

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Shanel
11.06.2023 - 12:26

Great food, great price. I ordered the clam chowder bread bowl and the fish and chips. The clam chowder was delicious, perfectly seasoned and quite the serving!...

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Max
11.06.2023 - 12:26

We visited Wharf for lunch on a Sunday while exploring the Santa Cruz area. We ordered at the outdoor window, and our food was ready surprisingly quickly! The C...

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Yelp
3.1 ★ from 674 reviews
Cecilia
23.03.2024 - 10:51

Dolphin Restaurant is one of several dining options at Santa Cruz Wharf, offering stunning views of the ocean, beach, and boardwalk. However, it...

john
23.03.2024 - 10:51

The wharf sustained damage on December 28, 2023. "It's not unusual for us to lose a few pilings, but it's rare to lose two or three in a row. That's why the flo...

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Gina
23.03.2024 - 10:51

Visiting the beach and then grabbing a bite at this restaurant was the perfect combo! I walked by this place several times but never had the opportunity to stop...

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Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 249 reviews

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