Pete's Fish House

4.6

30 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Great for scenic views
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

A culinary celebration of California's coastal offerings, and a heartfelt tribute to the late Peter Orr. Founded by Sarah Orr and her mother Mary Ann Orr of Sunset Hospitality Group, Pete's Fish House embodies a deep-rooted passion for community and culinary excellence.

Named in honor of Sarah's father and mentor, this restaurant is more than just a dining experience—it's a reflection of cherished memories and Peter’s larger than life legacy. Sarah explains, "I have been looking for a way to honor him, and this feels like the right way to do that."

At Pete's Fish House, expect a menu that is inspired by the coastal waters and the bountiful local agriculture that Peter was deeply committed to, ensuring a true representation of our region's culinary heritage.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 453-0801
Website
https://www.petesfishhouse.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
231 Esplanade ste 102, Capitola, CA 95010-3249
Area
Capitola
Parking details
None

Oyster of the Day (Half Dozen) US$28.00
mignonette, Crystal hot sauce, lemon
Oyster of the Day (Dozen) US$48.00
mignonette, Crystal hot sauce, lemon
Hog Island Oysters (Half Dozen) US$32.00
mignonette, Crystal hot sauce, lemon
Hog Island Oysters (Dozen) US$52.00
mignonette, Crystal hot sauce, lemon
Warm Focaccia US$8.00
smokes herb butter
Summer Heirloom PeppersUS$14.00
guindillas, shishito, smoked Maldon's sea salt, tasted sesame
Chicken Liver Mousse US$16.00
sourdough toast points, "garleek" truffle relish, radish
Shrimp Cocktail US$21.00
house cocktail sauce, lemon
Chilled Scallop Verde US$22.00
Hokkaido scallops, salsa verde, dill relish, cucumber
Kanpachi Crudo US$24.00
cold smoked Hawaiian Kanpachi, aged shoyu, trout roe
Caviar Co. Caviar Service US$95.00
chives, shallot, crème fraîche, Kennebec potato chips

Mains

Soft Shell Crab Sandwich US$24.00
gochujang aioli, water cress, celery root slaw, brioche bun
PEI Mussels US$28.00
white wine & fennel broth, tomato escabeche, grilled levain
Pacific Striped BassUS$34.00
grilled shiitake, champagne sauce
Pacific Halibut US$38.00
grilled cabbage, cherry tomatoes, lobster cream
Fresh Pasta & Clams US$36.00
smoked clam sabayon, garlic "gremolata", parmigiano reggiano
American Wagyu New York Strip US$68.00
14 oz, served au poivre, duchess potatoes, heirloom peppers ***prepared medium rare

From the Garden

Caesar SaladUS$15.00
baby gem, grana padano, croutons, white anchovies
Chopped SaladUS$18.00
radicchio, bitter greens, fava beans, Calabrian chili, pancetta, lemon dressing, pecorino
Grilled Chanterelles US$19.00
endive confit, barlett pear, duck jus
Heirloom Tomato Salad US$16.00
Japanese pink tomato, fromage blanc, fennel pollen, herb oil

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

San Francisco Bay Area
Seafood
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Overall
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Food
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Service
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Ambience
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Innovative
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Hot spot
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Great for fine wines
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Romantic
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pete's Fish House in Capitola offers an "amazing experience" with "fresh oysters and seafood" complemented by a "classy look with a great view." The service is attentive, and the "super friendly staff" enhances the dining experience. Though the menu is limited, "every dish ordered was prepared perfectly." A delightful choice for special occasions.

30 Reviews

T
Terry
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
This place was just ok, not many choices on the menu. I had the crab sandwich with was good but not enough crab was in the sandwich.
1 person found this helpful
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Tami
San Francisco
81 reviews
vip
4.0
81 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This restaurant is new to this location. We really enjoyed the duck special—it was cooked with evident expertise. The seabass was also a good choice and the service was attentive. Overall, a good experience. Moving forward, we really hope to see the menu expand—maybe adding at least additional salads and appetizers. We look foward to seeing this restaurant make a go at this location.
1 person found this helpful
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Gayle
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love love love this restaurant. The food and service are wonderful and the view is the best in Capitola.
1 person found this helpful
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David
San Francisco
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Soft crab sandwich is delicious-the unique sauce a knockout. Friendly and attentive service.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent however there was a very limited menu. No GF options, no grilled fish or other less rich option. Wait staff was pleasant but didn't know menu. Partner wound up with a vegetable in his food that he doesn't eat but that wasn't on the menu as being included. I have several restrictions due to a medical condition but usually have no trouble finding options. This was a real challenge for me here. What we had was indeed delish though VERY pricey for 2 people with one glass of wine.
1 person found this helpful
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Alicia
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very nice and pleasant. The waitress was pretty good. But we did have to keep requesting more water. Wonderful dishes. Thank you for helping us celebrate a special occasion.
1 person found this helpful
R
Robin
San Francisco
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
First time dinner for friend's birthday. Ambiance nice. table on outside deck. Host and servers friendly. Menu a bit pricey and somewhat limited, but perfectly adequate. Halibut was good, but I had to send it back to be heated. It was barely warm when served. Same for my friend. I asked for some bread for my friend. I was charge $8 for the bread, unexpected.
1 person found this helpful
J
Jennifer
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Riley our server was very knowledgeable about the food and also the wines. He checked on us often and made our wedding anniversary even more special.
1 person found this helpful
E
Ed
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at Pete’s did not disappoint. The food was delicious and very fresh, the service attentive and knowledgeable, ambiance was really nice. If they had a Martini, it would be six stars! They do have an excellent wine list, so 5 stars it is.
1 person found this helpful
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melissam
Seattle
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a fantastic new restaurant in Capitola! The appetizers were amazing and our fresh fish entrees were delicious! Definitely recommend.
1 person found this helpful

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Pete's Fish House is rated 4.6 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

231 Esplanade ste 102, Capitola, CA 95010-3249

Additional information

Area
Capitola
Hours of Operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://www.petesfishhouse.com/
Phone number
(831) 453-0801

Pete's Fish House

Make a booking

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Menu

Starters

Oyster of the Day (Half Dozen) US$28.00

Oyster of the Day (Dozen) US$48.00

Hog Island Oysters (Half Dozen) US$32.00

Hog Island Oysters (Dozen) US$52.00

Warm Focaccia US$8.00

Summer Heirloom PeppersUS$14.00

Chicken Liver Mousse US$16.00

Shrimp Cocktail US$21.00

Chilled Scallop Verde US$22.00

Kanpachi Crudo US$24.00

Caviar Co. Caviar Service US$95.00

Mains

Soft Shell Crab Sandwich US$24.00

PEI Mussels US$28.00

Pacific Striped BassUS$34.00

Pacific Halibut US$38.00

Fresh Pasta & Clams US$36.00

American Wagyu New York Strip US$68.00

From the Garden

Caesar SaladUS$15.00

Chopped SaladUS$18.00

Grilled Chanterelles US$19.00

Heirloom Tomato Salad US$16.00

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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