We picked this spot at random after checking into our hotel, because they had outdoor dining with a view of the ocean, and served oysters. We were immediately impressed that they had a separate hostess for the sizable and well-shaded outdoor section. The oysters were...briny and delicious (with a choice of hot sauces), the ahi poke bowl was fresh and filling, and the TBA sandwich required me to unhinge my jaw like a snake. We had one small miscommunication -- our order of garlic fries came out as garlic bread -- but it was resolved within three minutes, and our server was genuinely apologetic. Mistakes happen, and this minor one in no way affected our enjoyment of the meal. The people-watching is superb, and the music is at a low enough volume to allow the sounds of the breaking waves to be heard. Parking can be a bit dicey, but that's a function of the great location and not within the control of the restaurant. We will definitely return here on our next side trip to Santa Cruz.More




























