Ideal Bar & Grill

Name: Ideal Bar & Grill
Address: 106 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, 95060
Telephone: (831) 423-5271
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

216 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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Fun, family friendly dining with a beautiful view of Santa Cruz Main beach and the Municipal Wharf! We offer out side seating on our sunny deck! Come down and try our award winning clam chowder today! Reservations are for our inside dining room only.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 20, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Bar Daily 12:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 423-5271
Website
http://www.idealbarandgrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jesus Garcia
Private party facilities
Our Beach Room can host up to 40 guests. The room features a private bar, views of the wharf, beach, and ocean. It also offers a small private patio (weather permitting) that extends the inside bar area, making it perfect for any event! We have hosted various events here from rehearsal dinners, business meetings, and wedding brunches to surprise birthday parties and charity events!

Location
106 Beach St Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Neighborhood
Santa Cruz
Cross street
Front Street
Parking details
Parking is available on the Santa Cruz Wharf for an hourly rate and is just a short scenic walk to our location. There are also small metered lots across the street as well. We are walking distance to many near-by hotels.
Public transit
The public bus stop is just across the street from Ideal Bar & Grill.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

French Toast$14.95
thick cut Texas Toast topped with fresh fruit, powdered sugar, served with whipped butter & syrup
Eggs Benedict$17.95
two toasted english muffins topped with grilled canadian bacon, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
Basic Breakfast**$13.95
three eggs cooked to order, bacon or sausage
Garden Scramble**$15.95
three eggs scrambled with sundried tomatoes, yams butternut squash, red onion, broccoli with feta cheese
Huevos Rancheros**
two eggs over-medium, refried beans, tomatoes, green onions, roasted corn & black bean salsa with cheese on corn tortillas
Chilaquiles**$13.95
tortilla chips with a spicy salsa cruda, two scrambled eggs, cotija cheese with sour cream
Mexicali Burrito**$12.95
eggs, potatoes, spinach, mixed cheese, roasted corn & black bean salsa, served a la carte
Organic Acai Bowl**$12.95
granola, bannana, fresh berries, coconut
Big Breakfast$17.95
french toast, 2 eggs, 2 strips of bacon, 2 pork sausage links, served with whipped butter & syrup

Appetizers

Fried Calamari$17.95
served with lemon, cocktail & tartar sauce
Chips & Salsa**$7.95
fresh tortilla chips & house salsa
Garlic Bread$7.95
sourdough bread, garlic & herb butter, parmesan
Roasted Garlic & Brie$16.95
served with fresh fruit, fig jam a sliced baguette
Gilroy Garlic Fries$8.95
crispy fries tossed with gilroy garlic & parsley
Ceviche* **$15.95
tilapia cured in lime juice with tomato, cilantro, onion & pepper, served with corn tortilla chips
Ideal Nachos**$14.95
jack & cheddar cheese, refried beans, diced tomatoes, green onions, mild jalapeños, cilantro and black bean salsa, garnished with guacamole, sour cream & house salsa
Sweet Potato Fries$8.95
crispy fries served with a chipotle aioli

Raw Bar

Fresh Oysters* **
seasonal selection served with zesty cocktail sauce, lemon and horseradish
- 1/2 Dozen$18.95
- Full$33.95
Ahi Poke* **$16.95
sashimi grade ahi mixed with a wasabi citrus soy sauce tossed with macadamia nuts & cucumber over cold organic soba noodles topped with crispy noodles

Entrees

Fish Tacos**$16.95
marinated seasonal white fish grilled and topped with cabbage, pico de gallo and a roasted serrano & cilantro ranch
1/2 Rack of Baby Back Ribs**$22.95
pork ribs cooked tender & basted with a mesquite BBQ sauce served with coleslaw & french fries
- Make It a Full Rack$32.95
Island Seabass**$22.95
grilled seabass topped with a citrus lime buerre blanc & roasted pineapple salsa served with kale coleslaw & island rice
Grilled Mahi Mahi$21.95
dusted with flour, salt & pepper topped with a citrus wasabi ponzu sauce topped with roasted pineapple salsa served with sauteed kale and island rice
Seafood Platter$24.95
lightly breaded crispy wite fish, coconut prawns and calamari, served with french fries
Fish & Chips$20.95
lightly breaded crispy wite fish (not beer battered) served with french fries

Soup & Salads

New England Clam Chowder
Santa Cruz Chowder Cook-Off Best Professional "most tasted" 2020
- Cup$6.95
- Bowl$8.95
- Sourdough Bread Bowl$12.95
Asian Chicken Salad$18.95
panko crispy chicken, served atop mixed greens, cabbbage, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, sprouts & crispy soba noodles with sliced almonds and a Thai peanut dressing
Mixed Greens & Gorgonzola**$15.95
balsamic vinaigrette, gorgonzola, glazed walnuts & fresh seasonal fruit
Caesar Salad$13.95
garlic croutons, shaved parmesan, classic dressing
Steak Salad**$24.95
flat iron steak, mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette, tomatoes, gorgonzola, corn & black bean salsa & tortilla chips
Buddha Salad**$15.95
mixed greens, edamame hummus, carrots, sliced apple, roasted beets, sweet potatos, sliced almonds and tahini dressing on the side

Sandwiches

Gluten Free bread available for $2, Substitute small salad $3, Substitute sweet potato fries $2

"TBA" Turkey, Bacon Avocado Sandwich$16.95
Bacon, red onion, avocado, tomato, mixed greens with a pesto aioli on sliced whole wheat, served with kale coleslaw. Make it vegetarian? no bacon & turkey and we'll add edamame hummus, carrots & cucumbers!
Ideal Burger$15.95
Braveheart black angus burger on a potato bun, served with lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion and pickles on the side with french fries
Guacamole Bacon Burger$20.95
Braveheart black angus burger with jack cheese, homemade guacamole and crispy bacon, served with lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion and pickles on the side with french fries. Substitute grilled chicken for no charge
Pulled Pork Sandwich$16.95
fresh pork carnitas, BBQ sauce, creamy kale coleslaw, pineapple salsa on a potato bun served with french fries
Prime Rib Dipper$18.95
thinly sliced prime rib, grilled onions, jack cheese on a ciabatta roll, Au jus sauce with french fries
Seafood Melt$19.95
shrimp, crab meat salad mixture green onion & jack cheese on grilled sliced sourdough and served with kale coleslaw (gluten free option not available)

Signature Cocktails

Tropical Mimosa
House champagne mixed with tropical juice
Mr. Belvedere's Bacon Bloody
Belvedere vodka & ideals famous housemade bloody mary mix, celery salt glass, bacon
El Presidente
Don Julio blanco tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime, sweet & sour with a float of Grand Marnier
Sangria
House red wine, peach schnapps, black raspberry, oj, & Sprite
Berrilicious Lava Flow
Bacardi rum, pineapple & coconut juice, blended with strawberries
Moscow Mule
Tito's vodka, ginger beer & fresh lime
Aperol Spritz
Prosecco, Aperol, soda water & lemon
Ketel Petel
Ketel One Grapefruit & Rose, press, lemon
Bulleit Old Fashioned
Traditional old fashion prepared with Bulleit whiskey

Wine Menu

White

Vista Point Chardonnay, California$9.00
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay, California$11.00
Storrs Chardonnay, Central Coast (Local)$13.00
Bargetto Pinot Grigio, Monterey County (Local)$9.00
Mohua, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand$9.00
Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma$10.00
Maison Ombre Rose, Provence, France$9.00

Bubbles

Moet & Chandon Champagne, Reims, France
- Bottle$68.00
Piper Sonoma Brut, Napa
- Bottle$40.00
Chandon Rose, California
- Split$11.00
Chandon Brut, California
- Split$11.00
Lucca Paretti Prosecco, Italy
- Split$11.00
House Champagne, Spain$8.00

Red Wine

Vista Point Cabernet Sauvignon, California$9.00
J Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles$10.00
Robert Hall Merlot, Sonoma$9.00
Ryder Pinot Noir, Central Coast (Local)$10.00
Soquel Vineyards Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains (Local)$13.00
The Biker Zinfandel, Paso Robles$11.00
Altos del Plata Malbec, Argentina$10.00
Taylor Tawney Port 10yr, Portugal
- Glass$12.00

Beer Menu

Draft Beer

Santa Cruz Mountains IPA 7.5%, American IPA, Organic, Santa Cruz, CA (Local)
Santa Cruz Mountain Amber Ale 5%, American Amber, Organic, Santa Cruz, CA (Local)
Discretion Uncle Dave's Rye IPA 6.5%, Full-Bodied IPA, Santa Cruz, CA (Local)
Kona Longboard Lager 4.6%, Lager, Hawaii

Bottles

Corona Extra 4.6%, Mexican Lager, Mexico
Modelo Especial 4.4%, Mexican Lager, Mexico
Guinness Stout 4.2%, Irish Stout, Dublin, Ireland
Stella Artois 5% Euro Pale Lager, Belgium
Coors Light 4.2%, Light Lager, Colorado
Coors Original 5.4%, American Lager, Colorado
Pacifico 4.6%, Mexican Lager, Mazatlan, Mexico
Blue Moon 5.4%, Belgian-Style Wheat Beer, Colorado
Golden State Cider 5%, American Cider, Cincinnati, Ohio**
Omission Pale Ale 5.8%, American Pale Ale, Oregon**
Non-Alcoholic
please ask for current selection
White Claw Hard Seltzer
Black Cherry OR Natural lIme

Beverages

Ice Tea
Lemonade
Hot Tea
Strawberry Lemonade
Pelligrino
Milk
Fresh Orange Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Pineapple
Cranberry
Tomato Juice
Martinelli's Apple Juice
Chocolate Milk

Soft Drinks

Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Root Beer

Weekly Specials

May not be valid on holidays

Monday - Baby Back Ribs
Wednesday - Live Maine Lobster
Friday - Prime Rib

Happy Hour

Monday - Friday 3:30-5:30pm

House Margaritas$5.00
House Vodka Press$5.00
Domestic Bottles$3.00
Draft Beers$5.00
Mai Tais$5.00
House Wine$6.00

What 216 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0

4 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Good for Groups
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Vibrant Bar Scene

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TrishaK
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience4
The food used to be great here about 3 years ago. Really overpriced for the quality being served. It’s really sad that such a great restaurant has declined so much.
VR
ValerieR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was Amazing and always chekced on us. The drinks were really nice looking and tasted good! Will for sure be going back!
RW
RobinW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The servers were so welcoming and worked hard to anticipate our needs. So friendly! There is a Wed night Maine lobster special for about $27, but it is a tad rubbery. But my kabobs with fish and shrimp were wonderful. They accommodated my diet needs nicely. Other meals are in the $32-36 range but still nice. The fried calamari was the largest appetizer serving I have seen on the Santa Cruz Wharf and tasty! Would go back again for sure!
RA
RosemaryA
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The location is wonderful. It was a beautiful day. The food was Yum Yum! Will take out of town friends when they come to visit.
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Ginger
San Joaquin
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience3
Our sever was friendly - but the food was awful. We will not eat here again.
MQ
MelindaQ
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Calamari was delicious! Horseradish Salmon was outstanding! Would definitely go back!
S
Saswan
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
The music was so loud that we couldn’t hear each other talk. My poor five year old was very upset and they refused to turn the music down even though many customers were complaining about the volume being way too loud.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience5
I had gone to this restaurant for dinner in February so decided to reserve for breakfast after the She Is Beautiful race. It was two of us. We arrived and were seated immediately, they had a DJ that was very loud, so in turn people had to talk to their friends/family loudly. It probably didn’t need to be that loud but the music was good. Now when we were there in Feb it was A LOT busier, outside full, inside full. Full menu available. Today? Basic menu with only certain items available. Disappointing. I ordered the French Toast, friend ordered the Guacamole Bacon burger. 1. Food came out in 10 mins….way too fast to prepare French toast and a well done burger fresh 2. Friend said burger had no seasoning, could tell it was frozen meat. 3. My French toast? Cold, tasted like toast with syrup. Like they popped bread in the toaster, dipped in egg wash them BARELY cooked it. The bread was very saturated. I can understand wanting to prepare for a large crowds but this place is ALWAYS busy with locals and tourists since pandemic lifted. Will return for dinner, but next year will probably head to a different spot after race.
L
Larry
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
I thought that the extra 4% automatic service charge made the price of the meal seem like a "bait and switch". I would prefer to have the price of food on the menu reflect the true price of the meal.
K
Kate
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience3
Honestly was terrible and very over priced for the quality of food. Will not be returning back here
MO
MichelleO
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A bit pricey for what we had, but overall it was nice.
LJ
LauraJ
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good service, good food, good location and good ambience. Laid back atmosphere but good taste. Family friendly and lots of young people around. Would definitely come back.
P
Patti
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just had dinner at Ideal Bar and Grill. Good service, and the food was excellent. Drinks are always yummy and creative. Highly recommend if you like a casual vibe and fresh air.
SM
StanM
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2021
overall2food1service2ambience1
We ate here on Thanksgiving as we were just visiting, so maybe that was the issue.. Service was slow and indifferent. Food was average to poor and VERY Expensive! I guess you have to pay to eat next to the water! Would not recommend!
b
bridgettew
Los Angeles
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2021
overall5food4service4ambience5
It was a great place to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner!
JH
JeffH
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2021
overall2food1service2ambience4
Went for Thanksgiving, had a special menu, couldn't accommodate scrambled eggs for our 4 year old, despite being on the menu, nor could they make mac and cheese for our 6 year old, again despite being on the menu. Thankfully we brought snacks for a beach day. All food was bland and flavorless.
RA
RosemaryA
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Checking the list before getting here would just be repeated here.
MT
MelanyT
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2021
overall1food2service1ambience1
No water brought, we asked for a bottle of wine the waiter brought to glasses of wine. When we asked him he said we’ll do you just want to buy these two glasses then a bottle of wine. Appetizer came out and as we started it the main course came right out. Guy tried bringing the check we asked for dessert menu then he rattled off ones that we shouldn’t order recommended the lava cake, it came out cold and dry. It was our anniversary the guy asked why we were there and we told him that. When we first got to the restaurant some guys was at the booth saying seat yourself when we started walking up the hostess asked what we were doing and then when we told her she told us I have no idea who that is or why he was there. Just overall bad experience
CB
CardiB
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2021
overall2food4service1ambience1
Unfortunately, we were seated at a less than ideal table. We had no view, and we were facing a wall. And, our food took over an hour to arrive. The waitress was aware of this, yet she did not offer any kind of compensation for our long wait. We won't be going back.
PO
PaigeO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and loved the view. Went back the next night
U
Ukin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2021
overall4food3service3ambience4
I booked a reservation for this restaurant through OpenTable and received a confirmation of my reservation. When I arrived at Ideal Bar & Grill they had no record of my reservation. I was fortunate to show up at a time when they could accommodate me. I always enjoy eating there.
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Nicolle
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was my niece's 8th birthday and they set up balloons on the table! it was the cutest thing and she was so happy about it. I have gone here for my birthday twice before and I really like the food. It's a really great place to celebrate something! and the best thing, I could see the Raider game from my seat :)
TJ
TheJohnsons
Sacramento
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2021
overall2food1service4ambience3
We knew it was a tourist trap and didn't expect much. The service was friendly and competent. The food was just terrible. The tasteless clam chowder was so thick with flour that you could stand a spoon in it. The hamburger was barely acceptable with tired wilted tomato and lettuce on the side. The fries were under-fried and limp. Also not very hot. The ribs were overcooked. They fell off the bone but were dry and tough. The less said about the cole slaw the better. But the very worst item on the table was the fish and chips. The breading was heavy with oregano (ick) and the fish had been fried to a tough deep brown. We told the server that it was inedible and asked to replace it with a burger. There was no offer to take the fish off the bill and we didn't ask. I'm assuming Ideal doesn't care about quality or return customers - the tourists were lined up around the block on a beautiful Saturday. Very expensive lesson learned!
JT
JuneT
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was a reunion of precious coworkers. We use to meet for lobster night from time to time. I wasn't surprised by the price increase but disappointed that the veggies are no longer included.
HB
HBGal
Orange County
132 reviews
vip
4.0
132 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
We sat on the patio. My salad was delicious and my husband enjoyed his seafood.
CO
CharlesO
Central Coast
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was good, the service was good; however, the parking is a little tricky.
BR
BethR
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience1
Food is excellent and you get a good portion! The restaurant is very loud so it would be good for large groups and families, but not for a couple. The acoustics make for hearing everyone nearby or any loud noise. Great location by the water and the wharf.
d
deborahoak
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food in a beautiful spot.
MD
MichelleD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience4
Overall great food and it was a nice dinner. We actually made a reservation and ended up sitting at the bar which was fine for us. The service was good and quick. I really appreciate the workers during this pandemic as it is busy with over aggressive customers and demanding needs with limited staff.
NY
NicoleY
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2021
overall3food2service3ambience4
Food was pretty underwhelming. Staff was ok but definitely not all that attentive. When we arrived there was no hostess at the stand - for a solid 10 minutes. Waiter was just alright. It’s at the wharf entrance so it wasn’t a shock to have food that’s just mediocre. You’re paying for being right on the beach/wharf.
DL
DeeL
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience3
Our waiter, Daniel was excellent. The food was yummy. The only draw back was how loud it was but I still had an excellent time!
PG
PurpleGirl
San Francisco
29 reviews
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2021
overall3food3service4ambience4
Food was average; nice beach vibe and lovely to sit right at the beach. We had breakfast and it was good but didn't knock the socks off.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2021
overall1food2service2ambience2
Foods ordered is not great. Receptionist is not great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2021
overall3food3service2ambience3
Slow service, hard to find wait staff when we needed something, but food and dessert was good and the view is great. Fun overall atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a fun day whale watching along the coast and decided to get a bite to eat on the way back home! This place did not disappoint!
LK
LoriK
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2021
overall3food2service4ambience4
The roasted garlic and brea appetizer was delicious, but the description said it would be served with Fig jam and it wasn’t. My pasta dish was suppose to include, roasted garlic, sun dried tomatoes and pine nuts, but after receiving it without, the server came back and said the kitchen was out of all those items. They gave a discount in the price, it just wasn’t what I ordered.
JH
JefferyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2021
overall5food3service4ambience5
Food was really good. Our waitress was great. Overall service was ok.
EE
EddE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good food and a good time. My go to for laidback brunch. Bring your dog on the patio. Cheers!
JB
JenniferB
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
AMAZING MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH! FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE!
B
Bookwoman3
Central Coast
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2021
overall4food4service3ambience3
Food was delicious. Busy Mother's day weekend. Order was missing avocado and wasn't noticed by server.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Contactless payment available

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Ideal Bar & Grill is rated 4 stars by 216 OpenTable diners.

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106 Beach St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Additional information

Cross street
Front Street
Neighborhood
Santa Cruz
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Bar Daily 12:00 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Californian, Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available on the Santa Cruz Wharf for an hourly rate and is just a short scenic walk to our location. There are also small metered lots across the street as well. We are walking distance to many near-by hotels.
Public transit
The public bus stop is just across the street from Ideal Bar & Grill.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jesus Garcia
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.idealbarandgrill.com/
Phone number
(831) 423-5271
Private party facilities
Our Beach Room can host up to 40 guests. The room features a private bar, views of the wharf, beach, and ocean. It also offers a small private patio (weather permitting) that extends the inside bar area, making it perfect for any event! We have hosted various events here from rehearsal dinners, business meetings, and wedding brunches to surprise birthday parties and charity events!

Ideal Bar & Grill

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Calamari

Steak Santa Cruz

Prime Rib Dipper

Breakfast Selections

French Toast$14.95

Eggs Benedict$17.95

Basic Breakfast**$13.95

Garden Scramble**$15.95

Huevos Rancheros**

Chilaquiles**$13.95

Mexicali Burrito**$12.95

Organic Acai Bowl**$12.95

Big Breakfast$17.95

Appetizers

Fried Calamari$17.95

Chips & Salsa**$7.95

Garlic Bread$7.95

Roasted Garlic & Brie$16.95

Gilroy Garlic Fries$8.95

Ceviche* **$15.95

Ideal Nachos**$14.95

Sweet Potato Fries$8.95

Raw Bar

Fresh Oysters* **

Ahi Poke* **$16.95

Entrees

Fish Tacos**$16.95

1/2 Rack of Baby Back Ribs**$22.95

Island Seabass**$22.95

Grilled Mahi Mahi$21.95

Seafood Platter$24.95

Fish & Chips$20.95

Soup & Salads

New England Clam Chowder

Asian Chicken Salad$18.95

Mixed Greens & Gorgonzola**$15.95

Caesar Salad$13.95

Steak Salad**$24.95

Buddha Salad**$15.95

Sandwiches

"TBA" Turkey, Bacon Avocado Sandwich$16.95

Ideal Burger$15.95

Guacamole Bacon Burger$20.95

Pulled Pork Sandwich$16.95

Prime Rib Dipper$18.95

Seafood Melt$19.95

Signature Cocktails

Tropical Mimosa

Mr. Belvedere's Bacon Bloody

El Presidente

Sangria

Berrilicious Lava Flow

Moscow Mule

Aperol Spritz

Ketel Petel

Bulleit Old Fashioned

Wine Menu

White

Vista Point Chardonnay, California$9.00

Kendall Jackson Chardonnay, California$11.00

Storrs Chardonnay, Central Coast (Local)$13.00

Bargetto Pinot Grigio, Monterey County (Local)$9.00

Mohua, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand$9.00

Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma$10.00

Maison Ombre Rose, Provence, France$9.00

Bubbles

Moet & Chandon Champagne, Reims, France

Piper Sonoma Brut, Napa

Chandon Rose, California

Chandon Brut, California

Lucca Paretti Prosecco, Italy

House Champagne, Spain$8.00

Red Wine

Vista Point Cabernet Sauvignon, California$9.00

J Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles$10.00