Paradise Beach Grille

Name: Paradise Beach Grille
Address: 215 Esplanade, Capitola, CA, 95010, US
Telephone: +18314764900
Price range: $$$

American$$$Santa Cruz

$$$ · Expensive
Reservations not listed
215 Esplanade
Capitola, CA 95010
+18314764900
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About

Upscale waterfront American restaurant on the Esplanade, serving lunch and dinner with an outdoor patio.

Paradise Beach Grille serves American cuisine for lunch and dinner, with upscale waterfront dining along the Esplanade.

The outdoor patio has views of the historic Venetian condominiums, and refreshing cocktails are available.

Takeout is offered, and reservations are recommended.

Known for

Waterfront dining
Outdoor patio
Lunch and dinner
Cocktails

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Hours

Monday	11:30 AM – 8 PM
Tuesday	11:30 AM – 8 PM
Wednesday	11:30 AM – 8 PM
Thursday	11:30 AM – 8 PM
Friday	11 AM – 9 PM
Saturday	11 AM – 9 PM
Sunday	11 AM – 8 PM

Location

215 Esplanade · Santa Cruz, Capitola

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Features

Outdoor seating
Waterfront
Takeout
Reservations recommended

Good for

Dinner · Lunch

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3 American restaurants in Capitola 3 restaurants in Santa Cruz

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