Pete's Capitola

Name: Pete's Capitola
Address: 231 Esplanade ste 102, Capitola, CA, United States, 95010-3249
Telephone: (831) 453-0801
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

58 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

231 Esplanade ste 102, Capitola, CA 95010-3249

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

A culinary celebration of California's coastal offerings, and a heartfelt tribute to the late Peter Orr. Founded by Sarah Orr and her mother Mary Ann Orr of Sunset Hospitality Group, Pete's Fish House embodies a deep-rooted passion for community and culinary excellence.

Named in honor of Sarah's father and mentor, this restaurant is more than just a dining experience—it's a reflection of cherished memories and Peter’s larger than life legacy. Sarah explains, "I have been looking for a way to honor him, and this feels like the right way to do that."

At Pete's Fish House, expect a menu that is inspired by the coastal waters and the bountiful local agriculture that Peter was deeply committed to, ensuring a true representation of our region's culinary heritage.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 453-0801
Website
https://www.petescapitola.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
231 Esplanade ste 102, Capitola, CA 95010-3249
Neighborhood
Capitola
Parking details
None

Sautéed Mussels $28.00
white wine & fennel broth, tomato escabeche, ciabatta
Pacific Striped Bass$32.00
grilled shiitake, champagne sauce (gf)
Iberico Pork Skirt "Steak" $36.00
white corn grits, apple, fennel jus
Dry Aged Duck Breast $42.00
romanesco, turnips, celery root purée, huckleberry jus
14 oz American Wagyu New York Strip $68.00
duchess potatoes, sauce bordelaise (gf) **prepared medium rare**

What 58 people are saying

Pete's Capitola reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Innovative
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Neighborhood gem
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pete's Capitola offers "amazing views" and "the best bass" with exceptional service. Guests rave about the "tempura crab with lobster sauce" and a delightful array of seafood dishes. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with a "great beach view" and "friendly, attentive" staff. Perfect for both casual and special occasions.

58 Reviews

D
Diego
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing 10/10 view and I had the best bass I’ve ever eaten here!
1 person found this helpful
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Jasmeen
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I just discovered this place and it's already my new fave! The tempura crab with lobster sauce was AMAZING! All the dishes were delicious, and the service was top notch. Like...you go to the bathroom and come back to a folded napkin nice! And then the French cruller with espresso ice cream and whip cream!? How do they do this? It's extremely fine dining with a great beach view for a reasonable price!
1 person found this helpful
E
Eric
Palm Springs1 review
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and wine, right in the water on a warm night.
1 person found this helpful
M
Mike
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time experience. Pete's was a nice find. Great food, service and experience.
1 person found this helpful
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Linda VIP
San Francisco18 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The flavors were amazing. All very delicious and a pleasant ambiance
1 person found this helpful
MB
MatthewB
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding experience. Everything was excellent. The place is in a great location and the interior design is really good. The food was the best we’ve had so far on our vacation. They even had decent kids food.
1 person found this helpful
R
Rick
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience today. Food was fresh and service friendly. Loved the focused menu and quality
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a fun evening with friends. We will go back. We were surprised to have paper napkins… They kept referring to themselves as fine dining, I’d appreciate a cloth napkin. Our dinners were yummy but, unfortunately they were not hot. The wine list does not seem to be in line with the menu but we brought our own wine.
1 person found this helpful
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Cara Mia VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, amazing food, beautiful view! I've already done a Yelp review with a lot of specifics, but happy to recommend them here on OpenTable as well. I hope they stick around!
1 person found this helpful
J
Jeff
San Francisco9 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overall good experience. Food especially the pasta was fun and the tastes of everything a bit different and not main stream. We would highly recommend Pete's if you want a more unique dining experience. Not inexpensive for sure, but we will definitely go back soon.
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Pete's Capitola is rated 4.5 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

231 Esplanade ste 102, Capitola, CA 95010-3249

Additional information

Neighborhood
Capitola
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://www.petescapitola.com/
Phone number
(831) 453-0801

Pete's Capitola

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About this restaurant

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Menu

Starters

Warm Ciabatta$8.00

Potato Bisque $10.00

Grilled Bok Choy $16.00

Dungeness Crab Tempura $28.00

Oysters on the 1/2 Shell

Half Dozen$32.00

Dozen $52.00

Chilled Seafood

Shrimp Cocktail $18.00

Seasonal Crudo

Signature Caviar Service $95.00

From the Garden

Caesar Salad $16.00

Baby Beet Salad$18.00

Shrimp Addition$15.00

Fresh Pasta

Trenette Cacio e Pepe $32.00

Black Truffle Ravioli $38.00

Mains

Sautéed Mussels $28.00

Pacific Striped Bass$32.00

Iberico Pork Skirt "Steak" $36.00

Dry Aged Duck Breast $42.00

14 oz American Wagyu New York Strip $68.00

What 58 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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