We are locals and have been going to Rivas since the 80s. We always went to locals night , up to covid days. We went back tonight and WHATS happened.?Our locals who used to work there are all gone. The service sucked Period. Bus boys...walking by without filling water. 1 waitress working 10 tables. we are bummed out. PETER whats going on.?place, tables were dirty, service sucked, pasta dish was terrible, vegis tasted like frozen vegis still cold inside. fish was ok, salad was old, o ya,, service sucked! We need to rethink our fav local spot. Maybe a new Manager Would help. He spent his time walking in and out of office, not working the customers like Rebecca used to.. Wow Im shockedMore

Have been here before. Had lunch with a beloved Aunt and the food was awesome. Love their fisherman’s platter, they are generous with the fish, you don’t end up with a plate and f stale fries. Everything is hot and fresh. We even got a...window table. Perfect afternoon, front staff is especially hospitable and easy to work withMore

the bar/restaurant was reasonable busy, but we got a window seat. it obviously caters to tourists strolling the wharf. despite its being a fish house, I ordered the special, which was barbecued ribs, and they were actually pretty good. but my wife, thinking it was...a fish house, ordered the fish and chips, and thought they were rather sub-par. go figure.More

This is a highly over rated restaurant. The food is awful, the service was bad. I like spice so it wasn’t a problem for me, but my cousin doesn’t and most dishes on the menu are listed as “spicy”. Even the bread is bad. Do...yourself a favor and go elsewhere!More

Most tables have a view of the ocean/bay, including what looked to be a prime surf area. Most service appeared to be a bit slow, though we had a great waitress who was on the ball. Good variety of food, about half entrees on the...spicy side. Two entrees, and appetizer and local bottle of wine plus tax and tip $115. Several other options nearby. Located 2/3 down the commercial pier. Parking available on pier and cheap ~ $1/hr.More

Of all of the places on the Santa Cruz Wharf, this is one of my favorites. Great location with a beautiful view of the water with large windows in the restaurant. We had great service from start to finish. We were never rushed and she...checked on us to make sure we were taken care of. We have eaten here before and had their fried entrees. We started with a cup of their delicious clam chowder and bread. The size of the soup was more like a large bowl! This time I had the shrimp and crab salad. Nice fresh crab and shrimp on top of greens – wonderful salad for lunch. Hubby had the salmon and fries. They were both cooked to his liking. The view from our table was magnificent and we enjoyed the entire time we spent at lunch!More

Nice restaurant on the pier in Santa Cruz. Food was excellent, and the portions and the prices were very good.

A recent visit to Riva Fish House for dinner produced nothing that would make us want to go back. Food quality ranged between acceptable and poor. Salads containing brown-edged lettuce leaves that were way past their prime; rock-hard chunks of seriously under-cooked vegetables, mediocre fish...dishes were some of the issues we encountered. Service was average but there seemed to be no rhyme or reason as to which tables got bread and butter and which didn't.More

Riva is a great choice fro seafood. The waits are not extreme and the food is great! I ate there twice in a week, one lunch and one dinner. I sat at the bar both times. Service was friendly and efficient. Prices were reasonable. Views...face west toward Steamer Lane (surfers), with decent sunsets.More

Rica has a nice view, we ate inside. Our fish was fresh, but not special. I would say it was pricey for the quality. Our service was just OK. Best part -the view

This is a fun restaurant with a family friendly menu. We sat outside which was a mistake due to the passing cars on the pier, so try for indoor seating. The mahi tacos were good but spicy, crab and shrimp sandwich was huge, the chowder...was a bit bland, the oysters were very good, the cheese bread was just okay. Good drinks. Service was intermittent. Probably need to try another restaurant next time.More

The food was decent and lots of Gluten Free options. A bartender named Sasha was extremely rude to the point we almost left. She definitely needs some customer service training. A great guy named Jesse could see we were upset with her bad attitude and...he was wonderful, really made up for the bad experience.More