Johnny's Harborside

If you’re looking for some great seafood or a nicer dinner, this place is for you. Also pretty accommodating to vegetarians. We got the fish tacos (subbed fish for plantains) and one of the plates with blackened tofu instead of fish. Both were really good. Super helpful wait staff.

We ended up coming here for a girls brunch and it was such a good decision. We got seated immediately and our server was so nice. We ordered mimosas and the stuffed avocado for appetizers, followed by the fresh catch of the day for our main. The carribean blackened salmon was the 🌟 of the day and I cannot recommend it enough. The place itself had a very relaxed chill vibe which made it easy for us to spend a long time there catching up with each other. Definitely going back!

I have been visiting the Santa Cruz area for 20 years. My family and I have typically eaten at the wharf. Today we decided to give Johnny's a try at the harbor. I will never go back to the wharf. The food was excellent. The clam chowder was very flavorful. The calamari was the best I have had anywhere. The grilled Ono fish served with the Golden Gate option was amazing. I would highly recommend Johnny's to anyone looking for an excellent meal. The harbor was beautifully decorated with lights on the boat masts.