Riva Fish House

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31 Municipal Wharf
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
What started as a fish market has ended up an amazing dish restaurant and bar. At Riva Fish House, we offer a view with flavor. Dine at our seaside haven on the Municipal Wharf in Santa Cruz today! When we gave up the fish market for the restaurant, our objective was to turn out the best possible meal at a cost working people with a family could afford. That didn't mean something they could handle but under stress. It meant, and still means, a really good meal and beverages at a really comfortable price. Our loyal and friendly staff now serves some of the best, award-winning seafood around. Voted Santa Cruz's Best Seafood Restaurant, we offer something for everyone. Try our chowder, fish tacos, zucchini fries, or a killer crab sandwich. Big hunks of juicy tasty crab, seasoned to perfection, served on sourdough bread hand-made and baked to Riva's exacting specifications, with cheese of your choice, grilled and hot for your body. It's probably good for your mind, too. Wash that down with a craft beer or handmade cocktail. Finish off your experience by trying some of our 12 flavors of delicious, creamy gelato that is sure to please. Stop by and dine with us soon. You'll walk in with a smile. You'll walk out with a grin.

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3.51,502 reviews
Jessica V.
8/24/2025

Max Weber great I mean great server, the food amazing the energy amazing but the best part was the energy and enthusiasm from max. I mean I can not express how enjoyable the food was and the...

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T H.
8/5/2025

Located on the wharf, it has limited seating. We went for an earlier and dinner and didn't have a problem. If you get a table by the windows you'll see a very nice ocean view. We had the fish...

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Steve S.
7/1/2025

Food was really good. Great quality at a fair price. My dish was amazing, next time I will tell the chef to turn down the heat a bit. Strongly recommended

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Maria G.
6/26/2025

We came here for around 12 for lunch on a Wednesday in the summer. The restaurant was mostly full but we got seated right away. Nice views from most of the tables. We ordered the clam chowder,...

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Nel S.
10/6/2025

Stopped in Riva Fish House for some clam chowder bread bowls! We were seated immediately and our waitress was very friendly and attentive. We ordered some gin and tonics with the meal, which were...

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