Ideal Bar & Grill
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- Lively
- Healthy
- Neighbourhood gem
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesCalifornian, Seafood, American
- Hours of OperationMon–Thu 11:00–21:30 Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–21:30 Bar Mon–Thu 11:00–21:30 Sat, Sun 09:00–22:00
- Phone number(831) 423-5271
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive ChefJesus Garcia
- Private party facilitiesOur 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!
- AreaSanta Cruz
- Cross StreetFront Street
- Parking detailsParking 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 transitThe public bus stop is just across the street from Ideal Bar & Grill.
- AdditionalBar/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
Experiences
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US$24.95 per person
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What 304 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.1Food
- 4.4Service
- 4.2Ambience
- 3.9Value
Noise • Moderate
Review summary
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Joan
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.04 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Linda
San Francisco
28 reviews
5.028 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Chris
St. Louis
3 reviews
1.03 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
- Overall 1
- Food 1
- Service 3
- Ambience 2
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Dee
Sacramento
vip10 reviews
5.010 reviews
Dined on 21 September 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Marilyn
Central Coast
vip7 reviews
5.07 reviews
Dined on 18 August 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jen
San Francisco
1 review
3.01 review
Dined on 12 August 2024
- Overall 3
- Food 5
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Rolmol
San Francisco
10 reviews
4.010 reviews
Dined on 22 June 2024
- Overall 4
- Food 2
- Service 4
- Ambience 3
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Erik
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.06 reviews
Dined on 20 June 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on 17 June 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.02 reviews
Dined on 2 June 2024
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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FAQs
You can order delivery directly from Ideal Bar & Grill using the Order Online button.
Ideal Bar & Grill is rated 4.2 stars by 304 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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106 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Additional information
- Cross StreetFront Street
- AreaSanta Cruz
- Hours of OperationMon–Thu 11:00–21:30 Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–21:30 Bar Mon–Thu 11:00–21:30 Sat, Sun 09:00–22:00
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesCalifornian, Seafood, American
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsParking 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 transitThe public bus stop is just across the street from Ideal Bar & Grill.
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive ChefJesus Garcia
- AdditionalBar/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
- Phone number(831) 423-5271
- Private party facilitiesOur 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!