Enjoy fresh seafood in a casual atmosphere while soaking up the view of the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor and Monterey Bay. Johnny’s Harborside specializes in fresh fish prepared just the way you like it. At Johnny’s Harborside, we take pride in using fresh, seasonal ingredients from local suppliers. The menu includes 6 to 8 choices of fresh fish daily, sauteed, blackened, or broiled, and topped with your choice of one of our sauce and sidekick combinations. In addition to Fresh Catch Made Your Way you will find an assortment of fish specials, pastas, sandwiches, salads and steaks. With a full bar and great view you can't go wrong! Join us for lunch and dinner daily or brunch on the weekends we look forward to seeing you soon!
"Want good seafood cooked and presented well? Go to Johnny's. It is not pretentious but the food is great. Good wine, beer and liquor selection. Attentive but laid back and certainly not pushy servers. It is upscale Santa Cruz style."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We ate at Johnnys this past Saturday night for our anniversary. We really enjoyed the calamari appetizer and Tuscan prepared prawns! We also liked that the wine list suggested pairings with the menu choices. We were seated by a window for a nice view of the harbor. Staff were all friendly, upbeat and helpful. The ambience was lively but we could still carry on a conversation with no trouble. Thanks for a great dinner experience!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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"Johnny's was great...We had a party of 10 and all were more than satisfied with their menu picks. My only complaint was that they did not set-up our table of 10 until they saw the whites of our eyes,(so we waited while they prepared the table) even though I called 3 times confirming the reservation. Didn't like the way the round table butted up to the square table. Uncomfortable sitting at both of those spots. Other than that it was great but probably not for large parties. We have graduation party next in a few weeks and will probably choose somewhere else because of the table situation. Also it was hot in the restaurant and no relief given."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"The stirred martini, the best in the West. The Napoleon Beet Salad, whipped goat cheese, tangy mustard dressing and crunchy walnuts, layered with beets, and spinach salad between proved to be the best beet salad and the star of the menu. The fish choices were vast with salmon and crab, the local stars . Three very different fish preparations, we liked the plain old school treatment best, sauteed in olive oil and served with vegetables and polenta. San Dabs and salmon number one."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"The food was great. A bit pricey but overall it was ok. Disappointed with the atmosphere. It was a special occasion which I had noted on my reservation and they did not try to make it special...."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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"Depending on who's in the kitchen and the selection of fresh fish, the fish tacos can be the best (and most cost effective) choice on the menu. They are usually good, but can be superb on occasion. At $10 for three fish tacos, the choice just can't be beat."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Took a new galpal to lunch w/4 others ...& we all had wonderful, deeelish lunches! Mark was a super duper great waitperson. Being a Tues. afternoon, it was not busy and we had a great time! No take-home boxes!! Yummmm! Of course, the view was magnificent ....I'd love to go back soon. and probably will!! Can't believe have never been in all these years!! Well, better late than never! If you've never been, go by all means. They're have Mom's day special -- Salmon for only $15.!! I hope my kids take me!! hint, hint!"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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"Best. Fish. Anywhere. There are always many freshly caught fish to choose from and the ambiance is fantastic, with windows overlooking Santa Cruz harbor."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"I love the variety of fresh fish & the different options of preparing it. Always have a great lunch or dinner there. Even the bar is fun for the happy hour & fish taco's"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, scenic view, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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"It isn't a very large place. The bar and the restaurant are the same room. When full of people is was not possible to carry on a conversation with my date it was so loud."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, special occasion
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"A very enjoyable experience on New Years Day 2013. I didn't get around to writing this till May 5 so have forgot some of the details but food was very good. Seafood and salads were very fresh. I think they had run out of an item but hey it was New Year's Day... thanks for being open!"
Dined on 1/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view, hot spot
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"Great menu with non-gluten choices and lots of fresh fish. You pick the fish, how you want it cooked and what "accompaniments" you want with it. Great views overlooking the Santa Cruz yacht harbor -- finally a great fish restaurant in Santa Cruz!"
Dined on 04/28/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"We love the food things they are doing at Johnny's ~ great menu, great service ! We also love that the owners are personally involved, making desserts, and quietly walking the floor... Great place to eat, a little on the loud side at times, and we suggest reservations, but best prepared ovcean-view food in town !"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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"We had the most spectacular meal. It was totally unexpected. We expected a good meal, but got a four star white tablecloth tuxedo serving meal. Johnny's Harborside's ambiance was great, but the exquisite meal we had was totally unexpected from the wonderful family atmosphere that is Johnny's. Bravo and Yummy!!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Had dinner with friends; we order cocktails which were fantastic, the food was good (fish was fresh and cooked just right), service very good, wait staff very attentive. Although the dining room is not very large we were surprised that the noise level was moderate. No problem having table conversation. We made reservations though open table and were running a bit late; called the restaurant and they said not a problem. When we arrived there were quite a bit of people waiting however our table was ready (we were only 10 minutes late). Will definately return..."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
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"Johnny's consistently has a creative menu. The fish is always fresh and delicious. Happy hour has a great selection of appetizers at great price points. Servers are always attentive while giving you space to enjoy the meal. I'm always surprised at how many people crowd themselves into The Crow's Nest for an overpriced and decent (but not stellar) meal. Johnny's isn't crowded and the view is great, The sound does goes up as more people come to the restaurant. The downfall is the paid parking. The meter was malfunctioning the night I went which resulted in a long wait to pay for parking. Then, it only gave me the all day option. $10! That's ridiculous. Johnny's should validate."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"We Loved this restaurant! The servers were friendly and helpful. The menu had lots of delicious choices so we opted for the Chefs dinner for two, 3 seafood entrees and two dinner salad. The meal starts with deliciously warm sour dough bread. Steamy soft and chewy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Salads were fresh local baby lettuce mix. The 3 seafood entrees were Amazing! Absolutely fresh prawns and fish dishes cooked to perfection! Each dish innovative and different from each other. The wine list was easy to read and informative. I easily found an Italian Pino Grigo that went well with everything. The best part was the mini desserts - just the right delicious portion for the end of a satisfying meal and soooo gooood!"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"How does a fish restaurant run out of Fish and Chips? Crazy. It was Tuesday taco night and I was excited to try one each of the fish, carnitas and chicken tacos. They were huge, but only because they each had a pound of cabbage on top. Couldn't eat that much cabbage in one sitting, so I picked out the tiny bits of meat and just ate that. They tasted ok. The fries and burger were quite good though, but when you're eating in the harbor, you want fish! Waiter was great too."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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"We had a wonderful experience at Johnny's Harborside! We were in Santa Cruz for just one night and had reserved at Johnny's for 7:00. We had requested a window-side seat, and when we arrived our table was ready and the view was fantastic. My husband and I were there with our 6-year-old son, and we all had a great time. They have a good kids menu, and our son loved the fish and chips he got. We LOVED our food as well, especially the oysters. Service was fantastic too. Great spot!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: kid-friendly, scenic view
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"Great everything! Because of this fantastic online reservation ability, we were able to walk right up to the hostess, past the throng of people waiting for a table and were immediately seated in the perfect table with a view that I requested online. Fantastic dinner , the food was excellent ! I love this online reservation . Thank you , we will be back ."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Busy dining room, with large menu. Seafood was excellent. The Seabass was blackenedand top of the line. Are party of 4 enjoyed the experience. Great view of the harbor. Great service."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
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