Relaxed haunt featuring bar grub & daily breakfast, plus live music nights in cozy, seaside digs. Based on 556 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
211 Esplanade, Capitola, CA 95010
Phone: (831) 462-1881
Website: http://www.thesandbarcapitola.com/
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Taufiq Habib
What an amazing location it’s not really a dive bar. It’s very high-end if that. Beautiful view for lagoon and colorful houses, you can see the pier from here although it’s not that much after the storm you can also see the beach and people relaxing. Have a beer here a decent price sitting out on the deck.
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Chris Seams
Great little bar with outside seating with views of Capitola ‘pastel’ apartments. Crab quesadilla is delicious. Great to see it rebuilt and going again.
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Sharmili Roy
Nice ambiance, good food with good service. We have ordered clam chowder which was not that great. Coconut shrimp was favorite and crab cakes were awesome too. Liked the fish and chips ,fish was fresh but little bit salt was less. Mahi mahi sandwich was ok . Over all good experience
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Zach Stark
Cool little place right next to the beach. We went in for lunch on a weekday in July and it wasn’t crowded. We sat on the back patio, which was really cool. Not crazy expensive, but not cheap either. I wish the kids’ menu had fish tacos. We enjoyed the food and the service. They serve Sierra Nevada Pale Ale on tap which is a plus in my book. The fish tacos were great, as were the nachos.
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Meyerlyn S
UPDATE: I went again on 6/21/22 and changing my review because the ceviche that I had last time was amazing but this time, it totally changed in flavor and had mostly shrimp with barely any of the fish ceviche (which is my favorite). I was disappointed it was not like the last time. The ceviche was a huge reason why I came back, however I won’t be coming back. Not sure why they changed it… Also the Paloma was not good.
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Joseph Ram
This place plays live music almost every night, and can get busy. The live music we saw was a good, fun time and the musicians created an excellent atmosphere for dancing. The place is not that big so it can get crowded and loud.
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Jill Williams
Great place to eat.. Right on the water… Intimate… Ceviche was fabulous… Service awesome…
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The Loredo Group at eXp Realty
The weather was perfect. Friendly staff, good beers, good service! Would definitely go back!
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Brandon Thompson
Food was absolutely delicious and the service was great. It was a bit of a wait to get a seat but it was well worth it. The western bacon and garlic fries were super yummy. If you eat on the balcony you get a great view of the ocean. We got lucky and it wasn’t super crowded but it can be pretty crazy at times, really depends on the day. Delicious place to eat if you’re tired of the usual.
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Arash Shokouh
We’ve been coming here for over a decade and are reminded more and more of why each time we visit. If you’re looking for a local feel, good food and good vibes, stop by. Family owned and operated and an all around homely feel, you’ve found your watering hole and grub spot.
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