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Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 636 reviews

What User likes about Ideal Grill:
Great casual spot right at the corner of the beach and wharf. Food was good and reasonably priced given the portion sizes, quality, and ambiance. Hit the spot after a busy day at the beach and good kids meal options. Get the mile high mud pie--was HUGE and plenty for four people to share. View all feedback. What Evelyn Aleridge doesn't like about Ideal Grill:
Food was great, cocktail was good and I was able to get a sunny table overlooking the beach. Here's the red flag. There are NO PRICES on the cocktails. Happy hour? pssh, you loose money with happy hour prices. $15.00 for a cocktail at 5pm plus a 4% charge because why not? $50 for fish and chips and a cocktail. FIFTY DOLLARS. View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 636 reviews
Erik
14.08.2024 - 09:22

We are a family of four, with two young boys and a special needs four year old. The service was outstanding! Our hostess was kind and helpful. The waiter was ve...

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Great casual spot right at the corner of the beach and wharf. Food was good and reasonably priced given the portion sizes, quality, and ambiance. Hit the spot a...

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Had read some negative reviews previously, but my family and I were not disappointed. We went on Memorial Day weekend and had our frenchie with us. Ideal was ab...

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dionicio
14.08.2024 - 09:22

Wait staff sux. Foods is mediocre at best. When in Santa Cruz avoid this place much better places out there

Joe
14.08.2024 - 09:22

This place is just Ideal....for anything. Great location and great atmosphere.

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