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Zelda's on the Beach, Capitola, CA

Zelda's on the Beach

4.4
4.4
553 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
23:30
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for brunch
Zelda’s restaurant is in the heart of Capitola Village. We are located on the beach with spectacular views of the Monterey Bay and Capitola Wharf.

Zelda’s Restaurant has been serving local customers as well as others from all over the world for the past thirty years. We offer indoor and outdoor dining with a beachfront deck where you can literally reach and touch the warm sand of Capitola Beach.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Daily 7:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 475-4900
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Joshua Whitby
  • Area
    Capitola
  • Cross Street
    San Jose Ave
  • Parking details
    Parking in the Village:Parking spaces in the Village area is limited to three-hour stays at a rate of $1.50 an hour. Vehicles may be cited if they remain in the same space longer than three hours, regardless of payment for more time. Vehicles must be moved to another space every three hours.
  • Entertainment
    Live local bands every Friday and Saturday night 9:30pm-12:30am
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • Brunch on the Beach!

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at Zelda's on the Beach for an amazing seaside brunch experience! Stunning views of the bay won't be the only thing that leaves you speechless! Ocean view and beachfront seating available. Outside seating also available. Full bar, fantastic wine list and specialty cocktails all available!

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 15:30 - 17:30
    Immerse yourself in our delicious selection of appetizers, handcrafted cocktails, and signature drinks. Savor the flavors of our mouthwatering dishes while catching up with friends or unwinding with colleagues. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is her to ensure that your experience is nothing short of exceptional.

What 553 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zelda's on the Beach offers a "great location" with "amazing ocean vistas" in Capitola. Guests rave about the "outstanding" views and "friendly" service. While some dishes like the sea bass and chicken fettuccini earn high praise, others find the food average. Ideal for casual gatherings, especially during happy hour.

553 Reviews
  1. Ian

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, view, and portions. Highlights. Fried artichokes. Ahi tuna salad.

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  2. Jessica

    Sacramento

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Open Table needs better communication with their restaurants. We arrived to a sign on the door that they were closed and would be closed until Dec 11th.

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  3. Amy

    VIP

    Central Coast

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zelda's is a fun place to dine al fresco by the beach!

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  4. Kirsti

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hostesses and waitresses were so welcoming and helpful. Our group of 10 had a wonderful meal from start to finish!

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  5. Elena

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a delightful surprise! There for restaurant week. Amazing ocean vista saw an otter and a seal before the the glorious sunset gave way to stars. Service excellent food perfect!

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  6. Dan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The dinner specials were over the top wonderful, lemon halibut over rosotto & blue fin tuna over chow mien. Our waiter, a twenty something fellow knew the menu very well and was very polite and attenuative. Overall a very enjoyable experience and we're definitely going back soon.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seating outside on a sunny day watching the beach activity with spritz in your hand is nice! Food is average good, service was good. It met my expectations for a beach restaurant 100%

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  8. Paul

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service great food great location. Would come again

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  9. CarolL

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The pigeons flying around our table were really distracting and made it feel unclean too. Other than that, it was wonderful to be at Zeldas. :)

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  10. Chris and Joanie

    VIP

    Hawaii

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had not been to Zelda's in over 30 years. What a special place still!! The food was great, weather gorgeous, and the service was exceptional.

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FAQs

Zelda's on the Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 475-4900.

Zelda's on the Beach is rated 4.4 stars by 553 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Zelda's on the Beach

203 Esplanade, Capitola, CA 95010

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    San Jose Ave
  • Area
    Capitola
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Daily 7:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking in the Village:Parking spaces in the Village area is limited to three-hour stays at a rate of $1.50 an hour. Vehicles may be cited if they remain in the same space longer than three hours, regardless of payment for more time. Vehicles must be moved to another space every three hours.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joshua Whitby
  • Entertainment
    Live local bands every Friday and Saturday night 9:30pm-12:30am
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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