Fresh, Seasonal Seafood at the Santa Cruz Harbor

At Johnny’s Harborside, our menu is a reflection of the daily catch. We specialize in elevated coastal cuisine and sustainable seafood, sourced directly from local fisherman whenever possible and seasonal ingredients found right here on the coast.

Fresh Seafood and Signature Favorites: Explore a menu that evolves with the season. You will find the freshest oysters, hand-crafted cocktails, and local staples like the Signature Caesar Salad or Jeffrey’s Double Cheeseburger. This is the premier destination for a waterfront lunch or a scenic dinner overlooking the harbor.

Explore the Menus: View the live-updated selections below for today’s fresh catch and chef specials.

Fresh Catch & Coastal Classics
- Our Menus -

Johnny's Harborside Dinner Menu

Dinner

Johnny's Harborside Lunch Menu

Lunch

Johnny's Harborside Kids' Menu

Kids'

Johnny's Harborside Happy Hour Menu

Happy Hour

Special Menus

Johnny's Harborside Taco Night Menu

Taco Night

Johnny's Harborside Wiener Wednesday Menu

Wiener Wednesday

Holiday Menu

2026 Mothers Day Specials Menu

Johnny’s Mother’s Day Specials 2026 offers a small, elevated brunch menu including: Lobster Benedict with spinach and brown butter hollandaise. Sourdough waffle with strawberry cream and whipped cream. Tuna crudo with blue corn tostada, peas, avocado, and lime. Smoked flank steak and eggs with crispy potatoes and arugula. Cured salmon tartine with ricotta, olives, basil, and lemon oil.

Available May 10th, 12–8 PM.

Reserve a Table

Exterior of a building with a sign that reads 'Johnny's' and a large fish logo, beige siding, windows, and a staircase with greenery below.
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Overhead view of a wooden pier with a seafood dish, a mixed salad, and a tray of oysters on ice with lemon wedges and dipping sauce.
A frosty yellow cocktail in a martini glass garnished with a lime twist, with two limes on a wooden bar and dark background.
Lobster roll sandwich with lemon wedge and cucumber slices on a white plate
Plate of oysters with lemon wedges on a wooden dock at sunset, with boats in the harbor in the background.
Lobster and crab traps stacked with fishing gear and buoys on a dock near a harbor with boats and clear sky in the background.
A round metal tray filled with ice, containing half shell oysters, lemon wedges, a small cup of mignonette, and a small cup of cocktail sauce, on a wooden surface.
Two glasses of white wine held up against a sunset over the ocean, with the sun near the horizon and reflecting on the water.

Local Roots. Global Technique.

A man with a beard and short hair, wearing a black t-shirt and an apron, holding two large crabs in his hand, standing in the kitchen, and smiling at the camera.

Executive Chef Jeffrey Wall applies Michelin-caliber technique to the best ingredients in Santa Cruz. By partnering with local fleets, the kitchen ensures that the seafood on your plate is as fresh as the view from your table.