Melody Anderson

Food was amazing! Our waitress was great as well, she made sure we were good and always had drinks.

Tracie Juarez

We went there as a celebration of our engagement. We had the best service! Our servers were very attentive ~ We'll definitely be back. Thank you for the delicious food & great experience.

J Sbp

The best clam chowder I’ve ever had. The Cioppino was delicious. The cheesecake was great. I would have like a second refill on my ice tea, i wound up flagging down the waiter at the end of meal to ask for it. The restaurant is on the warf and you have to pay for parking $1 for every 20 mins . There were seals under the warf and you could hear them barking so it was a pretty cool experience. After we ate we found the seal 🦭 a got a look at them. Also the view from the restaurant is spectacular.

Ed Puzankov

Amazing quality food, the clam chowder is some of the best I’ve ever tried. Also, the fisherman‘s pasta was delicious along with the Mesquite halibut! We’ve tried other restaurants on this wharf, and this one is in the top place for us so far.

Aimee Connor

I recently visited Santa Cruz and came across Firefish Grill—it was such a treat! They had Maine lobster rolls as the special of the day, and I couldn’t resist. They were amazing—so fresh and flavorful! The staff was super friendly, the atmosphere was great, and the views of the ocean made it even better. Plus, there were sea lions everywhere, playing around in the water—it was such a cool bonus. Definitely a place worth checking out!

Loved By Us

Unbelievably great! On a busy night, my wife and I were sat in under 3 minutes. Great vibes, EXCELLENT food. We got the filet mignon, a lobster roll and a steak pasta saute. They had a special menu which was under $20 for the pasta. Unheard of! To top it off, we had a very extra chill and helpful server named Jameson. He really made the night come together. Highly recommend 🐾

Stephanie Anne

We came here for my toddler's birthday, but she was asleep. They were accommodating and they seated us in a quiet area with a gorgeous view! The food was delicious! It was a treat! We had the crab cakes and the fisherman's fettuccine. Our server was very attentive. When our toddler started crying, he came over right away to ask if we needed a high chair. We will be back when we are in the area! I highly recommend them!

+4

Had dinner here just as the weather was turning chilly a while back and it was a lovely time. We were actually in town celebrating my birthday, which is why I treated myself to oysters. Really, is th…

Had dinner here just as the weather was turning chilly a while back and it was a lovely time. We were actually in town celebrating my birthday, which is why I treated myself to oysters. Really, is …

After a long day at the beach, we were looking for a place to have seafood. We have a family of six so we weren't looking to spend a ton of money. We aren't poor but taxes are high and this is Cali…

After a long day at the beach, we were looking for a place to have seafood. We have a family of six so we weren't looking to spend a ton of money. We aren't poor but taxes are high and this is Cali…

Stopped for lunch and were very impressed. First the hostess and wait staff were welcoming, articulate, pleasant and caring about your experience. The cup of chowder was excellent as expected. But …

Stopped for lunch and were very impressed. First the hostess and wait staff were welcoming, articulate, pleasant and caring about your experience. The cup of chowder was excellent as expected. Bu…

Amazing clam chowder! Best I've ever had! The crab cakes with risotto are amazing as well.

Amazing clam chowder! Best I've ever had! The crab cakes with risotto are amazing as well.

As always food was excellent. Our waiter EVAN was amazing . Four of my friends and I were celebrating my birthday and Evan could not have been nicer . He went out of his way to take our pictures an…

Went today for lunch with 3 friends, one having a birthday. Food was fresh, well cooked, plentiful, and delicious. service from Evan was timely, and very friendly, and the view is always a treat, e…

Went today for lunch with 3 friends, one having a birthday. Food was fresh, well cooked, plentiful, and delicious. Service from Evan was timely, and very friendly, and the view is always a treat, e…

Amazing staff and Best seafood restaurant in town, Food is top notch. view is breath-taking as well.

The drinks were delicious. I'm not a big fan of Moscow Mule but this one was delicious. I really liked the pina colada it was yummy. We got the fresh swordfish and fresh halibut. Both were deliciou…

Clam chowder bowl was delicious. And it's quick service too. Can't complain for the price and speed.

Very nice staff. There was amazing and quick service. The food was very good. It offers beautiful views of the water and I 100% recommend

The crab cake app is bomb,, service is friendly , and nice atmosphere. Had a really yummy Paloma as well . Top notch

We had a wonderful dinner on a recent Saturday evening. Our server was friendly and efficient. The seared scallop appetizer lives forever in our memories of delicious seafood! We ordered the prawn…

We had a wonderful dinner on a recent Saturday evening. Our server was friendly and efficient. The seared scallop appetizer lives forever in our memories of delicious seafood! We ordered the p…

We had a wonderful dinner on a recent Saturday evening. Our server was friendly and efficient. The seared scallop appetizer lives forever in our memories of delicious seafood! We ordered the prawns…

FireFish Grill serves delicious seafood with a breathtaking view, making it a great stop on the Santa Cruz Wharf. My family and I enjoyed their clam chowder and seafood platters, which were fre…

FireFish Grill serves delicious seafood with a breathtaking view, making it a great stop on the Santa Cruz Wharf. My family and I enjoyed their clam chowder and seafood platters, which were fresh a…

The Firefish grill is amazing and contributed to a memorable meal. The food is wonderfull and adorable atmosphere. The tables near the glass presents in increadible view of the ocean. Good place fo…

The Firefish grill is amazing and contributed to a memorable meal. The food is wonderfull and adorable atmosphere. The tables near the glass presents in increadible view of the ocean. Good place fo…

This restaurant is getting an unusual five-star review. I say unusual, because fishing pier and tourist area restaurants don't usually do so well in my book. I had the grilled seafood platter and …

Walk down the Santa Cruz Pier to find a gem of a restaurant! Lovely bright nautical ambiance welcomes you as you step inside. As you enter, you will be greeted by servers and bartenders who could n…

Good service, little bit expensive but food is amazing. Best salmon !!!. Will be recommending to others. Great location.

I ordered the fish and chips, and I am not a big fan of fish that isnt beer or tempura battered fish however this wasn't bad at all. The tartar sauce is am sure is made in house and for those who are don't like their tartar sauce sweet this is the winner. The dil pickle and I think there is some type of mustard in it paired so nicely to the fish. Cocktail sauce was probably the best I've ever had from a restaurant oh and the coleslaw was also the best I've had as well such a perfect balance of flavor. The atmosphere was quite and had a beautiful view. I parked outside the wharf not knowing there is parking along it but the walk was worth it. The waves was so big they smashed to folks on the pier.

It was on the Santa Cruz pier and we sat at a window during our late lunch. I had the filet mignon and lobster tail and she had the swordfish...it was delicious. Our server Beau was very attentive and staff was pleasant. Thank you.

Went on a Tuesday afternoon in February. Easy parking and had the restaurant to ourselves. Beautiful ocean views and good food.

Lisa J

We ate a late Saturday afternoon lunch, with 3 toddlers and there was a ton of food, even on the kids plates. We enjoyed all the different dishes - grilled cheese, fettuccine Alfredo, clam chowder, lobster roll, calamari, and fish tacos, but nothing was spectacular. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Seated by the window gave us a great show to keep the little ones occupied.

Michael Smith

This restaurant proves that the closer you get to the ocean, the more expensive seafood gets. This is somewhat tempered by the large portions and the breathtaking views of the ocean. Service was quick and professional. A window seat is a must in this establishment.

+12

Shavonda Micou

Customer service was great! Food was pretty good, beautiful view of the ocean. Fish was pretty good, batter was pretty crispy but a little soggy on the inside. Pork was cooked well, not too dry. Oysters were good, nice portion size. Caesar salad was good with homemade croutons.

Ashley B.

Ok, hear me out. The service was awesome, Hunter had great recommendations and he deserves 5 stars. Don’t come after me for the rest of the review but I seriously get better lobster rolls in Colorado. The view was awesome, everyone I interacted with was great but yeah, the food was just mediocre. The best part of it is that I think all the restaurants on the wharf are equally as mediocre and that’s ok, they’ll still serve 100s of customers a week! Also, did you know that the 1980s movie, The Lost Boys was filmed at the Amusement park. Also, no beer on tap and that makes me sad.

Sankha Hota

Good food with large portions, good colorful cocktails, quick and polite service, and good views sums up this restaurant. It can get busy on the weekends and there will be some waiting if you want a view. The calamari was very good. Ample parking around, so you can check out the pier easily.

+6

My hubs is up here for work so I came to stay with him for the weekend for our anniversary. I have been craving King Crab like crazy. I honestly thought that being up here right next to the ocean tha…

My hubs is up here for work so I came to stay with him for the weekend for our anniversary. I have been craving king crab like crazy. I honestly thought that being up here right next to the ocean…

I revisited Firefish grill, we were seated pretty fast. They came out and brought water for us and took our drink order. Then after a few minutes they took our food order. It really wasn't fast but…

I should have listened to the warnings from other reviews. First, the good. The service was fine and the view was nice. Now, the bad. The food was much too expensive for the quality. I'm not snobby…

I should have listened to the warnings from other reviews. First, the good. The service was fine and the view was nice. Now, the bad. The food was much too expensive for the quality. I'm not snobby…

I should have listened to the warnings from other reviews. First, the good. The service was fine and the view was nice. Now, the bad. The food was much too expensive for the quality. I'm not snobby…

I should have listened to the warnings from other reviews. First, the good. The service was fine and the view was nice. Now, the bad. The food was much too expensive for the quality. I'm not snobby…

This establishment being on the wharf gets really busy during the tourist season so book a table if you want to avoid a long wait. We went out of season so we got a table right away. Fish selections…

This establishment being on the wharf gets really busy during the tourist season so book a table if you want to avoid a long wait. We went out of season so we got a table right away. Fish select…

We visited this restaurant for dinner and decided to sit at the bar. We ordered wine and ended up staying for dinner. Whilst we were waiting, the staff were either arguing or confused as to who was…

6/10 amazing view service needs a bit of work got acknowledged like 3 times I got the fire fish grill itself small little portion little drinks Needs some music also Oysters were fresh but lots of shell inside the oyster I did like the view inside the kitchen preparing area Cocktails are mostly ice and cup 🥲 Service hyped the ice cream up I was expecting something delicious seemed like store bought ice cream I had my expectations pretty high looking at the reviews and views

Rebecca Davis

Our waiter Jacob was great. Helpful and friendly. Food was less than exciting. Seafood platter was more calamari than anything. Felt kinda cafeteria-ish.

Meal was fine, very well presented but upon receiving the bill, extra ancillary charges were unexpected. In today's world using cc to pay is expected and should be included in your pricing, not prese…

I understand this place is in a tourist spot, but it is expensive and the food was amazing bit bland. I ordered the king salmon and fire shrimp. The shrimp was good but the salmon was okay. The vie…

The restaurant in a good location. The lobster roll was delicious. The service is below average unfortunately. staff did not put out table settings, napkins, waters, or condiments. The food runne…

2026 will be here in a few months, and I hope the services will be improved by then. Food was mediocre, and the table by the windows gave us a good view. Probably not coming back though. Again, the…

Worst service I have ever experienced. Way to start off the new year 2024. We sat down and waited 5min to have our server greet us. Then we ordered some sparkling water drinks only to have our wai…