Menu

Gilda's Family Restaurant, located in Santa Cruz, CA, offers a diverse menu with options for everyone. From breakfast entrees like New York Steak and Eggs to seafood omelets, there is a variety to choose from. Customers have raved about the prime rib, fresh seafood, and hearty cioppino. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly, with good service and a beautiful view of the sea lions and whales. Despite some minor mix-ups with orders, the staff at Gilda's goes above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. The food is well-prepared, with dishes like fish and chips, Jambalaya, and perfectly cooked poached eggs receiving high praise. Overall, Gilda's Family Restaurant is a must-visit spot for a delicious meal with a view.

Breakfast Eggs & Entrees

Breakfast Eggs & Entrees

1 Egg, Any Style

$13.95

2 Eggs, Any Style

$16.95

New York Steak and Eggs, Any Style

$25.95

Chicken Fried Steak and 2 Eggs, Any Style

$23.95

Corned Beef Hash and 2 Eggs, Any Style

$21.95

2 Eggs, Any Style with Beef Patty

$17.95

2 Eggs, Any Style with Bacon and Sausage

$16.50

Red Snapper and 2 Eggs, Any Style

$20.50

Calamari Steak and 2 Eggs, Any Style

$20.50

2 Buttermilk Hot Cakes, 1 Egg, 2 Pieces of Bacon

Flat sweet cake.

$15.25

2 Buttermilk Hot Cakes, 1 Egg, 2 Pieces of Sausage

Flat sweet cake.

$15.25

Ham or Bacon & Cheese Omelet

Your choice of ham or bacon and jack or cheddar cheese.

$17.95

Popeye Omelet

Tomato, green onion, spinach, jack cheese & mushrooms

$18.95

Denver Omelet

Bell pepper, onion, ham & cheddar cheese.

$18.95

Seafood Omelet

Shrimp, crab, tomato, green onion, cheddar cheese.

$23.95

Plain Omelet

Beaten eggs that are folded over a filling. Create your own by choosing from the list of ingredients.

$15.95

Shrimp Omelet

Beaten eggs that are folded over a filling.

$17.50

Crab Omelet

Beaten eggs that are folded over a filling.

$22.25

Spanish Omelet

Beaten eggs that are folded over a filling.

$16.50

Ham Omelet

Beaten eggs that are folded over a filling.

$16.50

Cheese Omelet

Beaten eggs that are folded over a filling.

$15.50

Breakfast Omelets & Scrambles

Breakfast Omelets & Scrambles

Breakfast Specialties

Breakfast Specialties

Biscuits & Gravy

House-made biscuits, sausage gravy, & side of fruit.

$13.95

Little Fisherman's Wharf Special

One egg, two hot cakes, two bacon or two sausage.

$17.95

Gildas Fishermans Wharf Special

2 eggs, 2 hot cakes, 2 bacon, 2 sausage with choice of country fried potatoes or hash browns.

$19.95

Little Construction Worker's Special

One egg, one piece of French toast, two bacon or two sausage.

$16.95

Construction Workers Special

2 eggs, 1 piece of french toast, 2 bacon, 2 sausage. Choice of country fried potatoes or hash browns.

$18.95

Eggs Benedict Classic

Two poached eggs with Canadian bacon, English muffin and house-made hollandaise sauce. Served with fruit & your choice of hash browns or country fried potatoes.

$15.50

Eggs Benedict California

Two poached eggs, tomato, avocado, and spinach over English muffin and house-made hollandaise sauce. Served with fruit & your choice of hash browns or country fried potatoes.

$19.95

Eggs Benedict Crab Cake

Two poached eggs, with Dungeness crab cakes, English muffin and house-made hollandaise sauce. Served with fruit & your choice of hash browns or country fried potatoes.

$22.95

Diet Special

1 poached egg on an English muffin with sliced tomatoes.

$13.45

Hot Cakes

Hot Cakes served with warm syrup and butter

$13.95

Stack

Flat sweet cakes.

$14.50

Short Stack with Bacon

Flat sweet cakes.

$0.00

Short Stack with 2 Sausages

Flat sweet cakes.

$0.00

French Toast Classic

Five slices served with warm syrup & butter.

$15.95

French Toast with Strawberries

Five slices served with strawberries, warm syrup & butter.

$17.95

French Toast with Sausage

Panfried bread.

$15.50

Plain Waffle

Belgian style served with warm syrup & butter.

$15.95

Strawberry Waffle

Belgian style served with fresh strawberries, warm syrup & butter.

$17.95

Side of Breakfast Meat

Choose from Bacon, Sausage, or Ham

$6.25

Breakfast Hot Cakes, French Toast, Waffles

Breakfast Hot Cakes, French Toast, Waffles

Breakfast Sides

Breakfast Sides

One Egg

$3.75

Sausage

Classic Breakfast Sausage

$6.25

Bacon

Cured pork.

$6.25

Ham

Cooked meat from the upper part of a pig's leg.

$6.25

Hash browns

Fried shredded potatoes.

$3.75

Country potatoes

Diced potatoes seasoned with onion, green and red bell pepper

$3.75

Hamburger Patty - Walt's Special

Flat and round cooked patty.

$6.95

Toast

$3.25

Quaker Oats

Porridge.

$6.95

Salsa

Dip made from tomatoes and onions.

$1.75

Cinnamon Toast

Browned bread with cinnamon and sugar.

$6.45

Cup of fruit

$5.95

2 Eggs

$8.25

Sweet Butter Danish

Flaky pastry with a sweet filling.

$6.45

Corned Beef Hash

Salt cured beef, potatoes, and onions.

$13.45

Red Snapper

$16.75

Spanish Sauce

$1.75

Cold Cereals

$5.95

Hot Cream of Wheat Oats

Porridge.

$6.95

Biscuit

$4.50

Side Avocado

$3.95

Groms Hot Cakes

Two silver dollar sized hot cakes, with choice of buttermilk, banana, chocolate chip, or blueberry. Includes choice of bacon, sausage or ham. Served with warm syrup & butter.

$9.95

Groms French Toast

Two slices of French toast. Choose between classic, strawberry, or banana-chocolate hazelnut. Includes choice of bacon, sausage, or ham. Served with warm syrup & butter.

$9.95

Lil' Surfer Special

One egg cooked the way you like it, hash browns or country potatoes, & toast.

$8.95

Lil' Surfer Bene

One egg poached, canadian bacon, grilled English muffin, hollandaise sauce, cup of fruit.

$9.95

Kids Breakfast Menu

Kids Breakfast Menu

Starters

Starters

Crab Cakes

Two Dungeness crab cakes served with remoulade.

$21.95

Calamari

Deep fried, served with tartar & cocktail sauces.

$19.95

Shrimp Cocktail

Bay shrimp served with a cocktail sauce.

$15.95

Steamed Clams

served with a Bordelaise sauce.

$24.95

Chicken Wings

Choice of buffalo or barbeque sauce, served with blue cheese & celery.

$16.95

Fried Zucchini

Served with ranch.

$14.95

Crab Cocktail

Dungeness crab served with cocktail sauce.

$21.95

Oysters - Half Dozen

Fresh Buckley Bay oysters, served with horseradish & cocktail sauce. Served raw.

$22.95

Oysters - Dozen

Fresh Buckley Bay oysters, served with horseradish & cocktail sauce. Served raw.

$36.95

Cajun Chicken Strips

Breaded or battered crispy chicken.

$14.95

Garlic Bread

Buttery bread that is topped with garlic.

$9.25

Shrimp and Crab Cocktail

Shelled prawns served with a cocktail sauce.

$19.45

Coney Island Clam Chowder

A thick hearty soup consisting of clams, potatoes, onions within a milk or cream base.

$9.25

Caesar Salad

Parmesan cheese, tomato, croutons, Romaine, Caesar dressing

$13.95

House Salad

Iceberg lettuce, kidney beans, peas, carrots, cucumber, tomato, bay shrimp and choice of dressing.

$13.95

Seared Ahi Salad*

wonton, wasabi, broccoli, red bell pepper, carrot, mango salsa & ginger vinaigrette. *Ahi served raw or undercooked.

$19.95

Luncheon Salad with Shrimp, Crab or Combo

iceberg lettuce, olives, kidney beans, peas, carrots, tomatoes, thousand island dressing. Choice of shrimp, crab, or combo.

$21.95

Shrimp Louie Salad

served in iceberg lettuce shell, olives, kidney beans, peas, carrots, tomatoes, thousand island dressing.

$23.95

Crab Louie Salad

served in iceberg lettuce shell, olives, kidney beans, peas, carrots, tomatoes, thousand island dressing.

$29.95

Shrimp and Crab Louie Salad

served in iceberg lettuce shell, olives, kidney beans, peas, carrots, tomatoes, thousand island dressing.

$25.95

Boston Clam Chowder

Cream base with potatoes, celery, pepper, and clams.

$9.95

Minestrone Soup

Vegetable base, tomatoes, kidney beans, celery, pinto beans, orecchiette pasta.

$9.95

Specialty Caesar Salad

Parmesan, tomatoes, croutons, romaine, caesar dressing. Your choice of shrimp, chicken, calamari, salmon, or skirt steak.

$18.45

Specialty Spinach

dried cranberries, bacon, spicy candied walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette. Your choice of shrimp, chicken, calamari, salmon, skirt steak.

$18.45

Dinner Salad

$8.95

Tossed Green Salad

Fresh salad with a variety of green vegetables typically served on a bed of lettuce.

$13.95

Chefs Salad

Lettuce, meat, eggs, and vegetables.

$16.95

Tuna Salad

Cold salad with shredded tuna.

$16.95

Luncheon Salad with Crab

$26.95

Luncheon Salad with Shrimp and Crab

$21.95

Soups & Salads

Soups & Salads

Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Chicken Pesto Sandwich

lettuce, tomato, pesto aioli, grilled ciabatta roll.

$18.95

Crab & Shrimp Sandwich

French roll, cheddar cheese, crab & shrimp, lettuce, tomato, mayo.

$24.95

Crab Sandwich

French roll, cheddar cheese, Dungeness crab, lettuce, tomato, mayo.

$27.95

Hamburger

sesame bun, beef, lettuce, tomato, onion.

$16.95

Patty Melt

Rye, beef patty, grilled onions, swiss cheese.

$17.95

Grilled Calamari Sandwich

served on a french roll wiht lettuce, tomato and mayo.

$19.95

Rueben Sandwich

Rye, corned beef, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing.

$17.95

French Dip Sandwich

Roast beef, grilled onions, french bread, Au jus.

$17.95

Club House Sandwich

Sourdough, turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo.

$17.95

Tuna Melt Sandwich

Rye, swiss cheese, tuna.

$16.95

Corned Beef Sandwich

served on rye bread with swiss cheese.

$17.95

BLT Sandwich

bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on sourdough bread.

$15.95

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Hot sandwich filled with cheese that has been pan cooked or grilled.

$12.95

Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Thinly sliced meat from a pig.'s leg.

$13.95

Tuna Sandwich

Mild fish sandwich.

$13.95

Turkey Sandwich

Poultry sandwich.

$16.45

Cheese Burger

Add bacon for an additional charge.

$14.95

Calamari Steak Sandwich

$18.45

Sole Sandwich

$19.95

Shrimp Sandwich

$19.95

Shrimp and Avocado Sandwich

$20.45

Fried Seafood Platter Basket

Oysters, prawns, cod, salmon. Served with tartar & cocktail sauce. Includes fries or coleslaw.

$23.95

Fried Seafood Platter Entree

Oysters, prawns, cod, salmon. Served with tartar & cocktail sauce. Includes fresh vegetables & a sourdough roll plus your choice of soup or salad and rice or potato.

$28.95

Fried Oysters Basket

Fresh oysters served with tartar & cocktail sauce. Includes fries & coleslaw.

$21.95

Fried Oysters Entree

Fresh oysters served with tartar & cocktail sauce. Includes fresh vegetables & a sourdough roll plus your choice of soup or salad and rice or potato.

$26.95

Coconut Prawns Basket

Six large white prawns dipped in our special batter & rolled in coconut. Includes fries and coleslaw.

$23.95

Coconut Prawns Entree

Six large white prawns dipped in our special batter & rolled in coconut. Includes fresh vegetables & a sourdough roll plus your choice of soup or salad and rice or potato.

$28.95

Fish and Chips Basket

Alaskan cod, tartar & cocktail sauce. Served with fries and coleslaw.

$20.95

Fish and Chips Entree

Alaskan cod, tartar & cocktail sauce. Includes fresh vegetables & a sourdough roll plus your choice of soup or salad and rice or potato.

$25.95

Fried Prawns Basket

Prawns, tartar & cocktail sauce. Serviced with fries & coleslaw

$23.95

Fried Prawns Entree

Prawns served with tartar & cocktail sauce. Includes fresh vegetables & a sourdough roll plus your choice of soup or salad and rice or potato.

$28.95

Fried Calamari Basket

Squid, tartar & cocktail sauce. Includes fries & coleslaw.

$18.95

Fried Calamari Entree

Squid, tartar & cocktail sauce. Includes fresh vegetables & a sourdough roll plus your choice of soup or salad and rice or potato.

$24.95

Chicken Tenders Basket

Classic battered & deep fried chicken tenders served with ranch dressing. Includes fries & coleslaw.

$18.95

Chicken Tenders Entree

Classic battered & deep fried chicken tenders served with ranch dressing. Includes fresh vegetables & a sourdough roll plus your choice of soup or salad and rice or potato.

$23.95

Clam Strips in a Basket

$18.95

Prawns and Scallops in a Basket

$19.95

Fishermans Catch

Fishermans Catch

Pasta Specialties

Pasta Specialties

Jambalaya

Fettuccini, shrimp, clams, fish, liguica, garlic, peppers & onions in a Cajun tomato broth.

$23.95

Chicken Piccata

Sauteed chicken breast, capers, lemon, wine butter, served over fettuccine.

$24.95

Spaghetti

Spaghetti with Gilda's original meat sauce or marina, parmesan cheese.

$18.95

Calamari Parmesan Penne

Penne pasta, Parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, & tomato sauce.

$24.95

Vegetable Pasta with Pesto Sauce

Orecchiette, squash, zucchini, olivs, carrots, broccoli, basil, pesto, parmesan cheese.

$18.95

Seafood Fettuccine

Shrimp, scallops, clams, fish, alfredo sauce.

$24.95

Chicken Pesto Penne

Sundried tomato, bacon, shallot, garlic, broccoli.

$19.95

Ravioli

Ravioli filled with spinach, beef & cheese, meat sauce, Parmesan cheese. Choice of meat or marinara sauce.

$19.95

Orecchiette al Pesto

Orecchiette pasta tossed in pesto with Parmesan cheese.

$19.95

Ravioli and Spaghetti Combo

Stuffed pasta.

$19.95

Fish Tacos

Mahi Mahi with spice rub, mango salsa, cabbage. Served with fries & coleslaw.

$22.95

Ahi Poke*

Wonton, mango, avocado & ahi tuna. Served over jasmine rice. *Ahi tuna served raw.

$18.95

Cioppino

Fresh fish, clams, prawns, calamari, and crab stewed in a rich herbed tomato broth. Served with garlic bread.

$29.95

Sesame Ginger Prawns

Sauteed pranws, garlic, ginger, soy, onion & bell pepper. Served over jasmine rice.

$26.95

Twin Lobster Special

Poached lobster tails, sprinkle of paprika, served with drawn butter.

$44.95

Sauteed Combo

Sauteed prawns & scallops, garlic, butter, wine, shallots, & tomato. Served with garlic bread.

$29.95

Calamari Steak

Grilled filet of calamari, lightly breaded, served with tartar & cocktail sauce.

$24.95

Shrimp Scampi

Sauteed prawns, garlic, wine, shallots, butter, mushroom & tomato. Served with garlic bread.

$28.95

Mahi Mahi

Blackened, grilled, served with mango salsa.

$28.95

Barbeque Prawn Skewer

Prawns with pineapple, bell pepper, red onion & tropical barbeque sauce. Served over jasmine rice.

$29.95

Pacific Red Snapper

Lightly breaded & grilled, served with artar & cocktail sauce.

$24.95

Salmon Scampi

Salmon sauteed with garlic, wine, shallots, butter, mushroom & tomato.

$28.95

Salmon Florentine

Salmon sauteed with spinach, tomatoes, chile flakes, oregano & basil.

$29.95

Sand Dabs

Parmesan breading & lemon beurre blanc.

$25.95

Petrale Sole

Lightly breaded & grilled, served with lemon herb beurre blanc.

$23.95

Alaskan Halibut

Chargrilled & served with lemon dill aioli.

$27.95

Fish and Chips

Fried battered fish with chips.

$21.95

Oysters

Mollusk.

$24.95

Scallops

Cooked and seasoned mollusk.

$25.95

Clam Strips

Mollusc.

$20.95

Shellfish Platter

Prawns, scallops, oysters and clams.

$25.95

Seafood Platter

Prawns, scallops, oysters, cod and salmon.

$27.95

Salsa Snapper

Dip made from tomatoes and onions.

$22.95

Snapper Marinara

Mild, sweet fish.

$22.95

Teriyaki Mahi Mahi

Marinated or glazed in a soy based sauce.

$23.95

Sauteed Cajun Prawns

Shell fish.

$26.95

Sauteed Prawns

Garlic, chablis, shallots.

$26.95

Sauteed Scallops

Garlic, chablis, shallots.

$26.95

Grilled Salmon

Chargrilled & served with lemon dill aioli

$29.95

Wharf Seafood Favorites

Wharf Seafood Favorites

From the Prairie

From the Prairie

Surf & Turf Special

8oz of filet mignon with gorgonzola - red wine reduction & a poached lobster tail with a sprinkle of paprika, served with drawn butter.

$54.95

Prime Rib

10oz of our seasoned Prime Rib served with horseradish sour cream and Au Jus.

$29.95

Filet Mignon

Chargrilled with gorgonzola red wine reduction.

$45.95

Chicken Parmigiana

Grilled chicken breast, marinara sauce, provolone cheese.

$24.95

Baby Back Ribs

Barbeque sauce & pineapple, pine nut coleslaw.

$25.95

New York Steak

Chargrilled with garlic rosemary butter.

$32.95

Chicken Teriyaki

Grilled chicken breast, served with teriyaki glaze and grilled pineapple.

$22.95

Salsa Chicken

Tomato salsa.

$20.95

Liver and Onions

$20.95

Ground Beef Steak and Onions

Steak.

$21.95

Groms Grilled Cheese

American cheese, served with fries.

$8.95

Groms Hamburger

On a sesame bun, served with fries.

$9.95

Lil' Surfers Spaghetti

served with choice of meat or marinara sauce.

$9.95

Lil' Surfers Ravioli

Ravioli filled with spinach, beef & cheese served with choice of meat or marinara sauce.

$10.95

Lil' Fisherman's Fish & Chips

battered and deep fried Alaskan cod, served with fries.

$10.95

Lil' Fisherman's Chicken Tenders

battered & deep fried chicken, served with fries.

$10.95

Kids Lunch & Dinner Menu

Kids Lunch & Dinner Menu

Side Orders

Side Orders

French Fries

$3.95

Sweet Potato Fries

$5.95

House-made Garlic Bread

$9.95

Baked Potato

served with butter.

$4.95

Dressing

Your choice of: blue cheese, Italian, Caesar, thousand island, ranch, vinaigrette

$1.00

Jasmine Rice

$2.95

Coleslaw

Cabbage, mayo, pine nuts, pineapple.

$4.75

Sliced Tomatoes

$3.50

Mushrooms

Sauted

$4.75

Vegetables

Squash, carrots, broccoli

$3.50

Avocado

$3.95

Monday Special Fresh Grilled Salmon

A boneless filet grilled with lemon and butter. Served with your choice of potato or rice, fresh vegetables, and a sourdough roll.

$17.95

Tuesday Special Skirt Steak

Marinated and chargrilled to your liking. Served with your choice of potato or rice, fresh vegetables, and a sourdough roll.

$17.95

Roast Turkey Monday Special

Includes mashed potato, gravy, stuffing, fresh vegetable, bread and butter.

$14.95

Marinated Tri-Tip Tuesday Special

Includes cup of soup, augratin potatoes, fresh vegetable, bread and butter.

$15.95

All You Can Eat Spaghetti Thursday Special

Soup or salad add for an additional charge. Add meatballs for an additional charge each. Includes bread and butter.

$12.95

Filet Mignon Special

7 days a week. Includes cup of soup, fresh vegetable, choice of baked potato, fries, or rice, bread and butter. Salad instead of soup for an additional charge.

$22.95

Daily Specials

Daily Specials

Beverages

Beverages

Coffee

$4.75

Decaf Coffee

$4.75

Mocha Coffee

served with whipped cream

$7.95

Hot Tea

$4.75

Hot Decaf Tea

$4.75

Iced Tea

unsweetened

$4.75

Milk

Your choice of 2% or buttermilk

$6.00

Chocolate Milk

$6.50

Hot Chocolate

served with whipped cream

$6.50

Soft Drink or Lemonade

Your choice of lemon-lime, cola, diet cola, or lemonade

$4.75

Buttermilk

$0.00

Juice

Your choice of cranberry, orange, grapefruit, tomato or apple

$6.00

Chocolate Decadence

Gluten free brownie topped with milk chocolate mousse and chocolate ganache.

$11.95

House-made Cheesecake

$10.50

Ice Cream Sundae

Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream.

$9.95

Creamy Milkshake

Choice of chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream.

$12.95

Root Beer Float

Classic vanilla ice cream swimming in root beer.

$10.95

Ice Cream

Choice of chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla.

$7.25

Sorbet

$7.50

House-made Pie

$10.50

Cake

$8.95

Pie and Ice Cream

$9.95

Cheese Cake

Classic New York Cheesecake with strawberry puree

$10.95

Desserts

Desserts