Yahoo
Beachside entrance
Loaded nacho with blackened chicken
Mocha
Strawberry Lemonade
Lots of outdoor seating.
Ahi poke
The bar
Ideal Bar & Grill Cocktail Bar ·$$

Located in Santa Cruz, Calif., Ideal Bar and Grill features indoor and outdoor dining services. Its menu selection includes fresh seafood, pastas, steaks and chicken entr es, as well as an assortment of salads and appetizers. Its appetizers include garlic bread, crab cocktail, nachos and steamed clams. Ideal Bar and Grill serves fish tacos, shrimp and chips, burgers, seafood platter, chicken sandwich and hot dogs. Additionally, the restaurants offer private event rooms for business functions, wedding rehearsal dinners, birthday celebrations, retirement parties, family reunions, wine parties and club meetings. Ideal Bar and Grill features a full-service espresso bar and caf that serves pastries, croissants and house-made muffins.

Website: idealbarandgrill.com

Phone: (831) 423-5271

Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Beach St and Main St

Closed now

  • Fri 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

106 Beach St Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ·2337.47 mi

Is this your business? Verify your listing

Amenities

  • Smoke-free
  • Family friendly
  • Accessible

Reviews

yelp
3.0 1871 reviews
5 star
395 4 star
313 3 star
245 2 star
326 1 star
592
Jovina B. 09/16/26

Service was awful. We sat at the bar and there were a couple of bartenders. They did not acknowledge us at all. They didn't even come to us until my friend called them. That is the only time they...

More
Hung L. 07/19/26

Its shameful how bad the food here is. Why ask how you want your $28 burger cooked if its automatically well done? Bun not toasted. Check Frozen 5oz patty. Check Undressed. Check Undercooked...

More
Shaun M. 06/09/26

Been several times and its the best place for drinks I've found at the boardwalk by the Beach. It was a beautiful sunny day alongside the beach, sunny but not hot but also a breeze that made...

More
Matthew C. 06/23/26

Had a reservation here and only waited a couple minutes for the table. Nice location right on the beach and open feel. Service once it got going was great but there was definitely some confusion...

More
Mia R. 10/14/26

Love to enjoy a lunch in the patio area over looking the crashing waves with a nice drink. A mocktail was yum with a nice Lavender & Lemon Spritzer. So refreshing to wash down the tasty Avocado &...

More
Advertisement
Mobilize your Website
View Site in Mobile | Classic
Share by: