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A pretty day on the bay, with lots of whale action. Leaving Aptos, we drove to the pier for an early dinner and nice walk. Our server was friendly and attentive, and the view was lovely. For our meal. I had fish and chips. Fish...More
Overall, I'm glad that you enjoyed yourself here! Thanks for stopping by for a meal after a busy day -- hope to welcome you again. All the best, Peter Drobac, Owner
We went to Santa Cruz beach board walk for my daughter's birthday and we wanted to eat on the wharf for dinner. I was disappointed in the food. The price was OK for four people with drinks and and appetizer $89 dollars. We will try...More
I'm sorry to hear how your visit went, Salli -- especially since you chose to celebrate your daughter's big day with us. If there was anything off with the food, our team would have looked into it if you brought it up. In any case,...More
Riva's is our favorite place on the wharf and we're locals. The bar serves good drinks and I love the fish and chips and crab sandwiches. It's a humble and straightforward seafood place where we often take out of town guests.
We always enjoy welcoming our locals in! Thrilled to have you as a huge fan of ours -- can't wait to welcome you back for more fish and chips and crab sandwiches. All the best, Peter Drobac, Owner
Was at the boardwalk but my kids didn't want any carnival food, and I wanted something different, walked out on the pier and viewed the menus at several other locations before my family decided on this place as it had something to please all our...More
It's just great you and your family really enjoyed things here! Thanks for stopping by while on the wharf -- hope the rest of your trip went just as well. All the best, Peter Drobac, Owner
Dined here after reading positive reviews, but five of us all left unfinished entrees that were stodgy, overlooked and served luke-warm. Not good enough!More
I'm sorry to hear how your visit went -- especially since it was the positive reviews that brought you here. What you describe couldn't be further from the quality we strive for, so your server would have looked into it if you brought it up...More
We had a lovely meal here. All the staff were helpful and knowledgable as we were unsure about some of the things on the menu. We had excellent seafood and the waitress was friendly and helpful. There was also good local beer on tap and...More
It's just lovely you enjoyed your meal here, Craig! I'm glad our service was top notch as you got to enjoy both the seafood and selection of local brews here. Thanks for stopping by while on the wharf. All the best, Peter Drobac, Owner
Here for business trip, but felt like vacation while dining here. Thanks for the respite from the busyness of business! And food was fantastic too!!
You're welcome, Karen! And thank you for taking a break from your busy schedule to see us -- glad you could take it easy while enjoying a delicious meal by the pier. All the best, Peter Drobac, Owner
We arrived mid-evening on a Saturday and sat at the bar. The service was good, and the fish was really nice. Exactly the experience we were looking for after a day on the beach. We'll be back next time.
So glad you stopped in after your beach day, Frances! It's great to hear that you enjoyed everything from the service to the fish dishes. We hope to see you around here again soon. All the best, Peter Drobac, Owner
One Word: Calamari. Ok.... and shrimp. The best I have had in a LONG time. The fry on both is perfection. I don't think I have ever had a prawn (shrimp) quite as dense & yummy as these. Yum yum. Our server was great &...More
Three words: Love this review! It's wonderful you enjoyed our shrimp and calamari, Megan -- glad you and your husband got to enjoy the food with us. I look forward to welcoming you two back. And as far as your husband's questions are concerned, bring...More
We found Riva Fish House on TripAdvisor. We had dinner here on a Thursday night in June, around 7:30 pm. The restaurant is on the Municipal Wharf in Santa Cruz. It is a huge wharf that you drive and park on. We found an open...More
Thanks for finding us on TripAdvisor, Dina! I'm thrilled that dinner on Thursday went well -- it's wonderful the prawns and scallops could truly impress. Hope the rest of your family's trip to the wharf went just as well. All the best, Peter Drobac, Owner
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