We stayed within walking distance and decided to give Gilda's a try. OK but nothing stellar. Service needed some improvement. When our order was ready, the waitress let it sit on the cook's counter for a good 5 minutes while she chit chatted with a...More

We ate here on a Wednesday in October, whilst on vacation. It was mid afternoon, while walking on the pier feeling hungry, we decided to go have a meal at this restaurant. There were a few people eating here, we got seated straight away. The...More

We stopped off in Santa Cruz for a break from driving and stopped here on the pier for something to eat food was good, service was good and it was reasonably priced, the views are the best

We accidentally visited Gilda's as a sign outside suggested it was a different restaurant... The restaurant has an old diner feel, which had a little charm. The waitress was very nice, but the food was somewhat a wreck. We ordered the clam chowder, red snapper,...More

My wife and I had the pleasure of having lunch there 09/17/2018. Daily specials were advertised in the front windows. It was a Monday, a turkeydinner was the special. It was delicious, a large portion of real turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing and...More

Unexpectedly we found a a delicious $13 prime rib Wednesday night special on the Santa Cruz wharf. Soup, potato, vegetables and good prime rib. Fresh bread to die for! Surprised there were about five other daily dinner specials. Two full dinners here for the cost...More

While spending a day at the Warf we stopped for lunch for the special. We were very pleased with the food and the service. There was a lunch special that came with a cup of clam chowder and fish, calamari, and fish cakes for $12.95....More

On a drive down the PCH from San Francisco to Monterey Bay, we made a stop for dinner in Santa Cruz. Walking out on the pier was nice, and Gildas was packed when we arrived. Had to wait about 10 min. Seemed to be very...More

After a long day in Santa Cruz we walked to wharf to check it out. Decided we would give Gilda’s FR a try due to the selections for non seafood eaters. Food was simple, uncomplicated, well priced and delicious. Our waitress was delightful. The view...More

This has good food and great view of the ocean. My only complaint for here is they charge for soda refills. Their sodas are small (12 oz. or less ) and are $3.00 a pop.