Ideal Bar & Grill

106 Beach Street
Santa Cruz CA 95060

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Ideal offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options with a view of the ocean! Our generous food portions reflect a traditional Californian cuisine with various seafood choices. Our clam chowder is award winning and is a must to try! Ideal has two bars with four local beers on draft. Our specialty cocktails range from our delicious El Presidente Margarita to our famous Lava Flow. We also offer a full espresso bar and local Marianne’s ice cream.


Type of Cuisine
  • American
Signature Menu Items
Hours of Operation
  • Sunday:
    9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

    Monday – Thursday:
    11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

    Friday:
    11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

    Saturday:
    9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

    Coffee Bar
    Open Daily:
    7:30 a.m.

    To-Go Food available:
    Daily 8:00 a.m.

Last updated 02-02-2026


106 Beach Street
Santa Cruz CA 95060

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