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Pearl of the Ocean, Santa Cruz, CA

Pearl of the Ocean

3.9 (86)
$30 and under
Indian
736 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

About this restaurant

  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Healthy
  • Innovative
Pearl of the Ocean offers a unique luncheon or dining experience for locals and visitors alike. We are conveniently located on Water Street near downtown Santa Cruz, with easy bus access, and plenty of parking. The restaurant first opened in 2004 as Sri Restaurant, and quickly became popular Ayoma Wilen, the new owner/chef, is continuing the tradition of serving delicious Sri Lankan cuisine, using fresh quality organic and locally grown ingredients, and a variety of special ingredients imported directly from Sri Lanka. We have many vegetarian and vegan offerings that are unique to our restaurant, as well as several dishes that include meat and seafood. In addition to all the delicious food, we have a wonderful selection of teas and exotic drinks. You'll enjoy our cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere, at reasonable prices; once you try it, you'll be back for more. Come savor the flavors of Sri Lanka!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Organic, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Daily: 11:30AM - 2:00PM Dinner: Monday - Friday: 5:00PM - 9:00PM Saturday & Sunday: 5:00PM - 9:30PM
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ayoma Wilen
  • Catering
    We proudly do catering- Please contact us for a unique and memorable event.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Cruz
  • Cross street
    N. Branciforte
  • Parking details
    We have a large parking lot for you in front of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 86 people are saying

Pearl of the Ocean reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 2.5Value

NoiseModerate

86 Reviews
  1. JuneS

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 24, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for Burger Week and the menu was hard to understand plus the waiter didn't ask how we wanted our meat cooked. Their website says "We serve grass-fed burgers, but only one of the burgers offered was grass-fed. That's the one we ordered and it was very good. The service was slow, but we weren't in a hurry so didn't mind. I would go there again.

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  2. PoulomiB

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 20, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best sri lankan food I've ever had. Fresh delicious organic ingredients

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  3. msxcski

    California Central Coast30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We all enjoyed our meals. The mushroom curry was especially delicious as was the salmon and the lamb. CHT Ayoma Wilen continues to provide delicious food.

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  4. Lynn

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 24, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waitress and waiter went out of their way to ensure that we were happy with our meal - when the first dish was too spicy for one in our party, they re-made the dish and offered other suggestions for next time. Delicious Sri Lankan food.

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  5. CaPatola VIP

    California Central Coast37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 5, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Pearl of The Ocean. Fresh, delicious food!!

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  6. sundip17

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 8, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was okay. Service was not that great. But way too pricey than what it deserves.

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  7. OrganicGirl

    Wisconsin12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent warming healthy creative flavorful comfort like food in a warm ambiance with incredible service!

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  8. Great

    San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 18, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I have eaten at Pearl of the Ocean a number of times and always had the feeling that "wow is it expensive" but the quality and taste may be worth it. My last visit was not good. I did not like the taste and the service was very very slow.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional. One of the best high quality in Santa Cruz. We are picky eaters and prefer to eat at home because pretty much no food in Santa Cruz is up to our standards. I would go to this restaurant on any given day and wouldn’t be embarrassed to bring my guest in here.

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  10. SusanN

    California Central Coast11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is extraordinary and the atmosphere is cozy. But be prepared to wait. Dinner is at least a two hour event. So I wouldn’t plan to dine before an evening event. If you are planning a leisurely dinner, this is the place!

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FAQs

Pearl of the Ocean offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 457-2350.

Pearl of the Ocean is rated 3.9 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
  5. Santa Cruz

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736 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N. Branciforte
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Cruz
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Daily: 11:30AM - 2:00PM Dinner: Monday - Friday: 5:00PM - 9:00PM Saturday & Sunday: 5:00PM - 9:30PM
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Organic, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a large parking lot for you in front of the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ayoma Wilen
  • Additional
    Beer, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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