Aldo's Harbor Restaurant

790 Mariner Park Way, Santa Cruz - 95062
226 reviews
Seafood Italian
(831) 426-3736

Overall, very disappointing.Since our visit a couple of weeks ago, I've been told that the original building/kitchen burnt down. Which is why they are essential a food truck with a patio dining area.The good was very mediocre, with the exception of my son's ravioli, which came complete with a sauce-coated fly.With all many other good options in the area, I don't see any reason to come back.

Best Choppino ever! Super friendly staff

Overall, very disappointing.Since our visit a couple of weeks ago, I've been told that the original building/kitchen burnt down. Which is why they are essential a food truck with a patio dining area.The good was very mediocre, with the exception of my son's ravioli, which came complete with a sauce-coated fly.With all many other good options in the area, I don't see any reason to come back.

I went to this restaurant on April 9th, 2022 and received horrendous service. We were a party of 3 and were behind an older couple. We arrived around 245pm. The older couple in front of us were greeted and seated with no problem. We were then told that we could not be seated because the kitchen was closed. When asked why the older and white couple in front of us was able to be seated we were given a couple of run around answers, "we're closed, the kitchen is closed now..". We asked to speak to a manager and the most abrasive lady came out. She was obnoxiously loud drawing attention to us. Refused to listen to a single word and repeatedly kept saying "no, we're not going to seat you." When we asked for the owners information she refused to give it. We leave to our car but sit and wait to see how they treat anyone else who came to be seated (because they were in fact not closed) and a large party was seated after us. These were absolutely discriminatory actions. We are Black and Mexican. The older couple seated before us was white and the party seated after us was white. This place has disgusting practices is openly discriminating against people of color. Zero stars and I hope they close down.

We had seafood. It was very fresh and tasty. Great ambiance with outdoor harbor view seating. Prices where very fair. Warning: large portions! This place is a Santa Cruz institution for good reason.

Paid parking is the only downside to this delicious, and scenic spot! Outside seating placed wonderfully next to the harbor! I often come here for breakfast and I am always pleasantly surprised! Must try!

Nice location with plenty of outdoor only seating

Such a cool spot where one can enjoy the amazing weather and the views of the harbor with all the boats. Dog friendly restaurant for sure - all the servers were exceptionally and helpful. It’s gets really back once lunch hours started. Love how you are not rushed but encouraged to chill and enjoy the moments. Be present and enjoy the journey. They have some tasty greyhounds with homemade grapefruit juice.

Great food, great service, great atmosphere

thought i already rated this. this was on jan. 4. where i started to get the rona. i mean the food was fine. nothing bad except the service for greeting in was alright. just feel segregated as one server deals with others than the whites. too much info but the food was okey.