Gilda's
Santa Cruz, CA
37 Municipal Wharf St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060-5460170 itemsUpdated May 24, 2026
Structured menu data
Beer - By The Bottle
Bud Light
Budweiser
Coors
Coors Lite
Corona
Guinness Stout
Heineken
Heineken n/a
Lagunitas IPA
Modelo Especial
Negra Modelo
Stella Artois
Beer - On Draft
805 Blonde Ale
Sierra Nevada
Beer and Wine
Draft Beer
$8.00Sierra Nevada or Budweiser
Wine
$8.00Altos Chardonnay or Cypress Merlot
Breakfast - Eggs & Entrées
Chicken Fried Steak & Two Eggs
$27.95Served with choice of hash-browns or country fried potatoes
Corned Beef Hash & Two Eggs
$25.95Served with choice of hash-browns or country fried potatoes
New York Steak & Two Eggs
$31.95Served with choice of hash-browns or country fried potatoes
One Egg
$16.45Cooked the Way You Like It. Served with Toast or Choice of Bacon, Ham, or Sausage
Two Eggs
$19.45Cooked the Way You Like It. Served with Toast or Choice of Bacon, Ham, or Sausage
Breakfast - Gilda's Specialties
Biscuits & Gravy
$15.95House-made biscuits & sausage gravy
Construction Worker's Special
$22.95Two eggs, one slice of French toast, two bacon & two sausage. Choice of Country Fried Potatoes or Hash-Browns
Eggs Benedicts
$23.95Two poached eggs, English muffin & house-made hollandaise. Served with choice of Hash-Browns or Country Fried Potatoes. Classic, Canadian Bacon, California (Tomato, Avocado, Spinach), or Crab Cake (Dungeness Crab Cakes)
Gilda's Fisherman's Wharf Special
$23.95Two eggs, two hot cakes, two bacon & two sausage. Choice of Country Fried Potatoes or Hash-Browns
Little Construction Worker's Special
$20.95One egg, one slice of French toast, Two Bacon or Two Sausage
Little Fisherman's Wharf Special
$21.95One egg, two hot cakes, Two Bacon or Two Sausage
Sheriff's Special
$24.95Two eggs, waffle, two bacon & two sausage. Choice of Country Fried Potatoes or Hash-Browns
Breakfast - Hot Cakes, French Toast, Waffles
Belgian Waffles
$17.95Served with warm syrup & butter
Belgian Waffles with Fresh Strawberries
$19.95Served with warm syrup & butter
Buttermilk Hot Cakes
$15.95Hot cakes served with warm syrup & butter
French Toast
$16.95Classic, served with warm syrup & butter
French Toast with Fresh Strawberries
$18.95Served with warm syrup & butter
Breakfast - Omelets & Scrambles
Denver
$22.95Bell pepper, onion, ham & cheddar cheese. Served with choice of hash-browns or country fried potatoes
Ham or Bacon & Cheese
$21.95Jack or Cheddar Cheese. Served with choice of hash-browns or country fried potatoes
Plain
$17.95Create your own Omelet or Scramble. Served with choice of hash-browns or country fried potatoes
Popeye
$22.95Tomato, green onion, spinach, jack cheese & mushroom. Served with choice of hash-browns or country fried potatoes
Seafood
$28.95Shrimp, crab, tomato, green onion & cheddar cheese. Served with choice of hash-browns or country fried potatoes
Dessert Menu
Chocolate Decadence
$12.45A gluten free brownie topped with milk chocolate mousse and chocolate ganache
Chocolate Mousse Pie
$12.45An Oreo cookie crust filled with chocolate mousse
Creamy Shake
$12.95Chocolate, Strawberry, or Vanilla with Whipped Cream
House-Made Cheesecake
$11.45Ask your server for today's selection
House-Made Pie
$10.50Ask your server for today's selection
Root Beer Float
$10.95Classic vanilla ice cream swimming in root beer
Sundae
$9.95Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream
Á la Mode
$4.25Add a scoop of your favorite ice cream to any dessert
Fisherman's Catch
Chicken Tenders
$20.95Classic battered & deep fried chicken tenders served with ranch dressing. Baskets served with choice of Fries or Coleslaw. Entrées served with choice of Baked Potato, Fries or Rice, & Fresh Vegetables
Coconut Prawns
$25.95Six large white prawns dipped in special batter & rolled in coconut. Baskets served with choice of Fries or Coleslaw. Entrées served with choice of Baked Potato, Fries or Rice, & Fresh Vegetables
Fish & Chips
$22.95Alaskan cod, tartar & cocktail sauce. Baskets served with choice of Fries or Coleslaw. Entrées served with choice of Baked Potato, Fries or Rice, & Fresh Vegetables
Fried Calamari
$23.95Squid, tartar & cocktail sauce. Baskets served with choice of Fries or Coleslaw. Entrées served with choice of Baked Potato, Fries or Rice, & Fresh Vegetables
Fried Oysters
$23.95Fresh oysters, tartar & cocktail sauce. Baskets served with choice of Fries or Coleslaw. Entrées served with choice of Baked Potato, Fries or Rice, & Fresh Vegetables
Fried Prawns
$25.95Prawns, tartar & cocktail sauce. Baskets served with choice of Fries or Coleslaw. Entrées served with choice of Baked Potato, Fries or Rice, & Fresh Vegetables
Fried Seafood Platter
$25.95Oysters, calamari, prawns, cod, salmon, tartar & cocktail sauce. Baskets served with choice of Fries or Coleslaw. Entrées served with choice of Baked Potato, Fries or Rice, & Fresh Vegetables
From the Prairie
Baby Back Ribs
$28.95Barbecue sauce, & pineapple, pine nut coleslaw. Served with choice of Potato or Rice & Fresh Vegetables
Chicken Parmigiana
$29.95Grilled chicken breast, marinara sauce, provolone cheese. Served with choice of Potato or Rice & Fresh Vegetables
Chicken Teriyaki
$27.95Grilled chicken breast, served with teriyaki glaze & grilled pineapple. Served with choice of Potato or Rice & Fresh Vegetables
Filet Mignon
$49.95Char-grilled with gorgonzola - red wine reduction. Served with choice of Potato or Rice & Fresh Vegetables
New York Steak
$39.95Char-grilled with garlic rosemary butter. Served with choice of Potato or Rice & Fresh Vegetables
Prime Rib
$31.95Seasoned Prime Rib served with horseradish sour cream & Au Jus. Served with choice of Potato or Rice & Fresh Vegetables
Surf & Turf Special
$59.958 oz of filet mignon with gorgonzola - red wine reduction & a poached lobster tail with a sprinkle of paprika, served with drawn butter. Served with choice of Potato or Rice & Fresh Vegetables
Happy Hour Appetizers
Calamari
Breaded and fried, served with tartar and cocktail sauce
Chicken Wings
Buffalo or BBQ, served with blue cheese dressing
Clam Strips
Served with tartar and cocktail sauce
Crab Cakes
Dungeness crab, served with remoulade
Cup of Chowder
Choose between New England or Coney Island
Fried Zucchini
Served with ranch dressing
Mozzarella Sticks
Served with marinara sauce
Onion Rings
Served with ranch dressing
Happy Hour Cocktails
Bloody Mary
$8.00Traditional Bloody Mary
Caribbean Bird
$8.00Rum, grenadine, pineapple and lime
Cloudy Peach
$8.00Vodka, peach liquor, pomegranate Monin, orange and pineapple juice
Margarita
$8.00Classic Margarita
Smoke N Smash
Smoky Scotch, lemon, simple syrup, Creme De Menthe
Hard Cider
Golden State Mighty Dry Cider
Local Brews
Discretion Brewing Co. Shimmer Pilsner
22 oz bottle
Discretion Brewing Co. Uncle Dave's Rye IPA
22 oz bottle
Lunch & Dinner - Sandwiches
BLT
$17.95Sourdough, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo. Served with pickles & choice of Fries or House-Made Coleslaw
Chicken Pesto
$23.95Lettuce, tomato, pesto, aioli, grilled ciabatta roll. Served with pickles & choice of Fries or House-Made Coleslaw
Club House
$21.95Sourdough, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo. Served with pickles & choice of Fries or House-Made Coleslaw
Crab
$30.95French roll, cheddar cheese, dungeness crab, lettuce, tomato, mayo. Served with pickles & choice of Fries or House-Made Coleslaw
Crab & Shrimp
$28.95French roll, cheddar cheese, crab & shrimp, lettuce, tomato, mayo. Served with pickles & choice of Fries or House-Made Coleslaw
French Dip
$21.95Roast beef, grilled onions, French bread, Au jus. Served with pickles & choice of Fries or House-Made Coleslaw
Grilled Calamari
$23.95French roll, lettuce, tomato, mayo. Served with pickles & choice of Fries or House-Made Coleslaw
Hamburger
$19.95Sesame bun, beef, lettuce, tomato, onion. Served with pickles & choice of Fries or House-Made Coleslaw
Patty Melt
$21.95Rye, beef patty, grilled onions, Swiss cheese. Served with pickles & choice of Fries or House-Made Coleslaw
Reuben
$20.45Rye, corned beef, sauerkraut, Thousand island dressing. Served with pickles & choice of Fries or House-Made Coleslaw
Tuna Melt
$19.45Rye, Swiss cheese, tuna. Served with pickles & choice of Fries or House-Made Coleslaw
Lunch & Dinner - Soups & Salads
Boston Clam Chowder
$10.95Cream base, potatoes, celery, pepper, clams
Caesar Salad
$14.95Parmesan, tomatoes, croutons, romaine, & Caesar dressing
House Salad
$14.95Iceberg, kidney beans, peas, carrots, cucumber, tomato, bay shrimp, & choice of dressing: Blue Cheese, Ranch, Thousand Island, Italian, Caesar, Oil & Vinegar
Louie Salad
$29.95Served in iceberg lettuce shell, olives, kidney beans, peas, carrots, tomatoes, & Thousand Island dressing. Available with Bay Shrimp, Shrimp/Crab, or Crab
Luncheon Salad
$24.95Iceberg, olives, kidney beans, peas, carrots, tomatoes, & Thousand Island dressing. Available with Bay Shrimp, Shrimp/Crab, or Crab
Minestrone
$10.95Vegetable base, tomatoes, kidney beans, celery, pinto beans, orecchiette pasta
Seared Ahi Salad
$25.95Wonton, wasabi, broccoli, red bell pepper, carrot, mango salsa & ginger vinaigrette
Lunch & Dinner - Starters
Crab Cocktail
$25.95Dungeness crab & cocktail sauce
Oysters
$24.95Fresh Buckley Bay oysters, served with horseradish & cocktail sauce
Prawn Cocktail
$22.955 white prawns, avocado & cocktail sauce
Steamed Clams
$27.95Bordelaise sauce
Pasta Specialties
Calamari Parmesan
$28.95Penne pasta, parmesan cheese, provolone cheese & tomato sauce
Chicken Pesto Penne
$25.95Sundried tomato, bacon, shallot, garlic, broccoli
Chicken Piccata
$27.95Sautéed chicken breast, capers, lemon, wine butter, fettuccine
Jambalaya
$27.95Fettuccine, shrimp, clams, fish, linguica sausage, garlic, peppers & onions in a Cajun tomato broth
Orecchiette al Pesto
$20.95Orecchiette pasta tossed in pesto, with parmesan cheese
Ravioli
$22.95Ravioli filled with spinach, beef, & cheese, meat sauce, parmesan cheese
Seafood Fettuccine
$27.95Shrimp, clams, fish, Alfredo sauce
Spaghetti
$21.95Gilda's Original Meat Sauce or Marinera, parmesan cheese
Vegetable Pasta
$21.95Orecchiette, squash, zucchini, olives, carrots, broccoli, basil, pesto, parmesan cheese
Red Wine
Cinnabar Mercury Rising Red Blend, Central Coast
Cypress Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast
DeLoach Pinot Noir, California
House Red
$11.50Kenwood Merlot, Sonoma County
$29.50Martin Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains
Mondavi Private Select Cabernet, Sonoma County
$26.50OZV Zinfandel, Lodi
Soquel Vineyards Pinot Nior, Santa Cruz Mountains
Toscolo D.O.C.G. Chianti, Italy
Soft Drinks
Chocolate Milk
Coffee
Regular or Decaf
Ginger Beer
Hot Chocolate
With whipped cream
Juice
Cranberry, Orange, Grapefruit, Tomato or Apple
Milk
Mocha
With whipped cream
Soft Drink
Pepsi Products or Lemonade
Sparkling Water
Tea
Hot or Iced
Sparkling Wine
Chandon Brut, California
Chandon Sparkling Rosé, California, Split
$10.50Stanford Brut, California, Split
$9.50Specialty Cocktails
Aperol Spritz
Aperol with sparkling wine served over ice with an orange twist
Big Boy's Bloody Mary
A classic made with Big Boy's recipe for the perfect Bloody Mary!
Blue Devil
Gin, lime juice, maraschino juice, and Blue Curacao
Classic Manhattan
Woodinville Bourbon, Carpano Antica, Italian black cherry garnish
Cloudy Beach
A tasty blend of Peach Vodka, Stirrings Pomegranate, cranberry & pinneapple juice
Cold Brew Old Fashion
Mr. Black coffee liquor, Bulliet Rye, orange bitters
Dark 'n Stormy
Myers' Dark Rum & Fever Tree Ginger Beer served tall over ice
Fall Rum Old Fashioned
Ron Zacapa Rum, apple bitters, maple syrup
Fresh Lemon Drop
Ketel One Citroen Vodka, fresh lemon juice & simple syrup shaken and served up with a sugar rim
Gilda's Pain Reliever
Sailor Jerry Rum, Coco Lopez, orange juice, and pineapple juice shaken and served over ice, topped with nutmeg
Kentucky Mule
Bulleit Bourbon, Fever Tree Ginger Beer & fresh lime
Malio's Caddy
Don Juio Blanco Tequila, fresh lime juice & Cointreau topped with a float of Grand Marnier
Mimosa
Champagne & orange juice served with an orange slice
Orange Blossom
Gin, orange juice, simple syrup, shaken and served in a martini glass
Pink Paradise
Capitan Morgan Coconut Rum, Amaretto, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice served over ice
The "Modern" Speakeasy
Chivas Scotch, Sloe Gin, lemon, sugar and orange bitters
The Captain's Mai Tai
A blend of three Captain Morgan Rums with orange & pineapple juice, topped with a dash of Disaronno Amaretto & a float of Myers' Dark Rum
Whiskey Sour
Whiskey, simple syrup, lemon juice, and egg shaken and served over ice, garnished with a lemon
Wharf Seafood Favorites - Entrées
Alaskan Halibut
$34.95Chargrilled, & served with lemon dill aioli. Served with choice of Baked Potato, Fries or Rice & Fresh Vegetables
Calamari Steak
$28.95Grilled filet of calamari, lightly breaded, served with tartar & cocktail sauce. Served with choice of Baked Potato, Fries or Rice & Fresh Vegetables
Grilled Salmon
$35.95Chargrilled, & served with lemon dill aioli. Served with choice of Baked Potato, Fries or Rice & Fresh Vegetables
Mahi Mahi
$34.95Blackened, grilled, served with mango salsa. Served with choice of Baked Potato, Fries or Rice & Fresh Vegetables
Pacific Red Snapper
$29.95Lightly breaded & grilled, served with tartar & cocktail sauce. Served with choice of Baked Potato, Fries or Rice & Fresh Vegetables
Petrale Sole
$29.95Lightly breaded & grilled, served with lemon herb beurre blanc. Served with choice of Baked Potato, Fries or Rice & Fresh Vegetables
Salmon Scampi
$33.95Salmon sautéed scampi style with tomatoes, garlic, mushroom, basil, butter & wine. Served with choice of Baked Potato, Fries or Rice & Fresh Vegetables
Sand Dabs
$30.95Parmesan breading & lemon herb beurre blanc. Served with choice of Baked Potato, Fries or Rice & Fresh Vegetables
Shrimp Scampi
$31.95Sautéed prawns, garlic, wine, shallots, butter, mushroom & tomato. Served with choice of Baked Potato, Fries or Rice & Fresh Vegetables
Twin Lobster Special
$56.95Poached lobster tails, sprinkle of paprika, served with drawn butter. Served with choice of Baked Potato, Fries or Rice & Fresh Vegetables
Wharf Seafood Favorites - Stand Alone
Ahi Poke
$21.95Wonton, mango, avocado & tuna, served over jasmine rice
Cioppino
$33.95Fresh fish, clams, prawns, calamari, and crab stewed in a rich herbed tomato broth
Fish Tacos
$25.95Mahi Mahi with spice rub, mango salsa, cabbage, served with fries and coleslaw
Sesame Ginger Prawns
$31.95Sautéed prawns, garlic ginger, soy, onion, & bell pepper, Served over jasmine rice