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.

While our seasonal selections change often based on availability, you can always find our signature harbor favorites, including our signature caesar salad, Jeffery’s double cheeseburger, freshly shucked oysters, and hand-crafted cocktails. Whether you are looking for the best waterfront lunch in Santa Cruz or a scenic dinner overlooking the harbor, our frequently-updated menu offers the freshest ingredients of the season.

View our live-updated menu below for today’s fresh catch and chef specials.

OUR MENUS

Fresh Catch & Coastal Classics

1/10 JH Dinner Menu by Ciera Kash
1/20 TACO NIGHT MENU by Ciera Kash
Specials by Ciera Kash
12/21 Kids Menu by Ciera Kash
A glass bowl of guacamole on a plate of tortilla chips on a wooden table.
Lobster roll with chopped lobster meat, chopped chives, served on a toasted bun with a lemon wedge and cucumber slices on white plate.
Exterior of the Johnny's Harborside Restaurant building with a sign that reads 'Johnny's' and a stylized fish logo and a rosebush with white blossoms at the entrance to the building's stairs.
A pale yellow cocktail in a martini glass garnished with a twist of lime, placed on a wooden surface with two whole limes beside it, against a dark background.
A round metal tray filled with crushed ice holding a dozen raw oysters on the half shell, garnished with lemon wedges, and small containers of cocktail sauce and vinegar on a rustic wooden surface.
A multi-tiered wire lobster trap filled with old fishing floats, buoys, and debris, situated on a dock near a marina with boats anchored in the water in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Two wine glasses filled with white wine on a table by the water, with a sunset in the background.
A top-down view of a rustic wooden table with three plates of food: on the left, a round silver tray of oysters on ice with lemon wedges and a small container of sauce; in the middle, a white plate with a creamy seafood dish topped with chopped chive
A metal platter of raw oysters on ice with lemon wedges, placed on a weathered wooden dock at a marina, with boats and water in the background during sunset

Local Roots. Global Technique.

Two people, a woman and a man, standing close together by a window, smiling at the camera at Johnnys harborside restaurant.

Executive Chef Jeffrey Wall brings a Michelin-caliber pedigree to Johnny’s Harborside, focusing on local sourcing and seasonal inspiration.