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Zelda's
203 Esplanade
Capitola, CA 95010
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Dinner
Brunch
Dinner
Split plate charge $2.50
Raw Bar
Fresh Oysters*
seasonal selection house cocktail sauce, horseradish, champagne vinegar mignonette
gluten-free
- 1/2 Dz $19.00
Ahi Poke*
$16.00
raw ahi tuna, macadamia nuts, green onions, ponzu sauce, wonton crisps
Ceviche*
$15.00
lime & cilantro marinated white fish & prawns, mango, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, tortilla chips
gluten-free
Appetizers
Seafood Trio*
$22.00
fried calamari, ceviche, raw ahi tuna poke
Sotola Drunken Clams
$20.00
bacon, fresh herbs, chili oil, white wine sauce, garlic bread
gluten-free
Fried Calamari
$17.00
Zelda's famous deep fried calamari, lemon, tartar & cocktail
Classic Bruschetta
$10.00
toasted baguette topped with tomatoes, roasted garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction, parmesan cheese
Coconut Prawns
$17.00
tempura battered with coconut, spicy pineapple sauce
Sautéed Mushrooms
$12.00
fresh garlic, sherry & shallot butter, garlic bread
gluten-free
Artichoke Hearts
$12.00
lightly fried, chipotle aioli, jalapeño ranch
Caprese
$12.00
sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction
gluten-free
Salads
add grilled chicken $6, bay shrimp $7, salmon $12
Bacon & Blue Cheese Wedge
$13.00
iceberg wedge, cherry tomatoes, red onion, crispy bacon, blue cheese crumbles, blue cheese dressing
Kale Caesar
$15.00
baby kale, shaved parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing
Roasted Beet & Arugula
$16.00
argula, blue cheese, candied walnuts, roasted red and gold beets, citrus vinaigrette
Garden Salad
$14.00
mixed greens, beets, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, cucumbers, croutons, dressing: ranch, toasted sesame, blue cheese, balsamic, oil & vinegar, honey mustard, thousand island
- Add Bay Shrimp for a Louie
- $6.00
Seared Blackened Ahi
$22.00
seared blackened ahi, mixed greens, edamame, jicama, bell pepper, cabbage, pickled ginger, wasabi soy dressing, wasabi aioli
Steak
add sautéed scampi prawns to any steak $10
Filet Mignon*
$35.00
8oz choice cut, roasted garlic compound gorgonzola butter, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
gluten-free
Flat Iron Top Sirloin Steak*
$27.00
8oz choice cut, roasted shallot & herb compound butter, crispy shoestring onion rings, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Cheeseburger*
$17.00
Harris Ranch angus patty, cheddar, jack, or blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, dill pickle, onion, potato bun, french fries
- Bacon or Avocado (Each)
- $2.50
Chicken & Pasta
Chicken Parmesan
$23.00
parmesan crusted chicken breast, fettuccine, house marinara, parmesan cheese
Just Pasta
$28.00
fettuccine OR penne; alfredo, creamy pesto, marinara, OR olive oil & garlic
- Grilled Chicken
- $6.00
- Sautéed Prawns
- $7.00
Seafood Fettuccine
$26.00
clams, mussels & prawns, garlic white wine cream sauce, fettuccine, parmesan, parsley
Seafood
Sautéed Mahi Mahi*
$26.00
garlic, artichokes, tomatoes, citrus buerre blanc, island rice
gluten-free
Grilled Salmon*
$26.00
honey dill butter, pickled red onion & cucumber, island rice, seasonal vegetables
gluten-free
Grilled Sea Bass*
$28.00
miso ginger butter, jicama & bell pepper Asian slaw garnish, island rice, seasonal vegetables
Fish & Chips
$21.00
crispy fried Alaskan cod fillets, lemon, house tartar sauce, french fries
Cioppino*
$28.00
prawns, mussels, clams & fish, simmered in spicy tomato & wine broth, crispy garlic bread
gluten-free
- Add Fettuccine
- $4.00
Kids
choice of fries or fruit:
Chicken Strips
$12.00Grilled Cheese
$12.00Mac & Cheese
$12.00Fried Fish
$12.00Grilled Salmon, Veggies & Mashed Potatoes
$12.00Penne Pasta with Butter, Marinara or Alfredo
$12.00NA Bevs
Milkshake
$9.00
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Coffee
Virgin Lava Flow
$6.00
strawberry puree, coconut and pineapple mix, blended
Soft Drinks
$4
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Rootbeer
Shirley Temple
Ginger Ale
Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade
Signature Cocktails
Venus Negroni
$11.00
locally made Venus Gin, sweet vermouth, Campari
Lavender Sour
$12.00
Bulleit Bourbon, lemon, lime, lavender monin simple syrup
Bulleit Old Fashioned
$13.00
Bulleit Bourbon, Angostura & orange bitters, simple, cherry
Maker's Manhattan
$13.00
Maker's Mark Whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters, up
Harley Greyhound
$11.00
Tito's Vodka, Aperol, agave, lime, grapefruit juice
Capitola Tomcat
$11.00
Tito's Vodka, lemonade, strawberry puree, soda
Paloma Añejo
$14.00
Don Julio Añejo Tequila, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, lime, grapefruit juice, splash sprite
Billionaire Margarita
$13.00
double shot Herradura Silver Tequila, Cointreau, lime, sweet & sour
El Presidente Margarita
$14.00
Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, lime, sweet & sour, float Grand Marnier
Top Shelf Mai Tai
$14.00
Brinley Shipwreck Small Batch Spiced Rum, Malibu Rum, Cointreau, Disaronno, lime, pineapple juice, dark rum float
Pain Killer
$12.00
Brinley Shipwreck Small Batch Spiced Rum, orange juice, coconut and pineapple mix
White
Canyon Road Chardonnay, California
- $9.00
- $34.00
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay, California
- $10.00
- $38.00
Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay, Livermore
- $11.00
- $42.00
Storrs Chardonnay, Santa Cruz
- $14.00
- $54.00
Mohua Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
- $10.00
- $38.00
Morgan Sauvignon Blanc, Arroyo Seco
- $11.00
- $42.00
Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio, Tuscany, Italy
- $9.00
- $34.00
The Palm Rosé, Provence, France
- $10.00
- $38.00
Rombauer Chardonnay, Napa
- Bottle $75.00
Bubbles
Opera Prima Brut Sparkling, Spain
- $8.00
- $24.00
Chandon Brut Split, Napa, CA
$12.00Chandon Brut Rosé Split, Napa
$12.00Ruffino Prosecco Split, Italy
$12.00Moët & Chandon Champagne, France
- Bottle $68.00
Red
Canyon Road Cabernet, California
- $9.00
- $34.00
J. Lohr Cabernet, Paso Robles, CA
- $11.00
- $42.00
Daou Cabernet, Paso Robles, CA
- $14.00
- $54.00
Soquel Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
- $13.00
- $50.00
Storrs Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
- $14.00
- $54.00
Dry Creek Zinfandel, Sonoma, CA
- $14.00
- $54.00
Cowboys & Angels Propiertary Red, Sonoma
- $13.00
- $50.00
Newton Unfiltered Cabernet, Napa
- Bottle $85.00
Fonseca Ruby Red Porto, Portugal
$10.00Taylor Fladgate Tawny Porto, Portugal
$12.00Bottle & Can
Coors Light
$6.00Blue Moon
$6.00Corona
$6.00Guinness
$7.00Lagunitas IPA
$6.00Pacifico
$6.00Discretion Redwood Mountain Blonde
$7.00Discretion Ten Million Flowers Kolsch
$9.00Golden State Cider
$8.00June Shine P.O.G. Hard Kombucha
$9.00Hard Seltzer
$7.00
ask server for selection
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness
Breakfast
Breakfast items served until 2pm. Scrambles made with three local Glaum cage free eggs, substitute egg whites $2 | add avocado $2.50
Basic Breakfast
$14.00
three eggs, bacon OR sausage, homefries
Turkey & Avocado Scramble
$16.00
turkey, avocado, green onion, cheese, homefries
gluten-free
Spinach & Mushroom Scramble
$15.00
mushrooms, spinach, cheese, homefries
gluten-free
Classic Eggs Benedict
$18.00
English muffin, thick sliced Canadian bacon, two poached eggs, creamy hollandaise sauce, homefries
Breakfast Burrito
$14.00
chorizo, eggs, black beans, green onions, tomatoes, cheese
Fruit Cup
$7.00Chilaquiles
$14.00
tortilla chips with salsa, three eggs, cheese, sour cream & black beans
Huevos Rancheros
$15.00
three eggs, corn tortillas & black beans, cheese, tomatoes, green onions, salsa & sour cream, homefries
gluten-free
French Toast
$15.00
cinnamon egg battered & golden grilled toast, powdered sugar, butter, maple syrup
Pancakes
$12.00
two buttermilk pancakes, butter, maple syrup; Available Mon-Fri Only
Appetizers & Chowder
French Fries
$7.00Fried Calamari
$17.00
Zelda's famous deep fried calamari, lemon, house tartar & cocktail sauce
Ceviche*
$15.00
lime & cilantro marinated white fish & prawns, mango, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, tortilla chips
gluten-free
Nachos
$15.00
chips, cheese, black beans, tomatoes, green onions, pickled jalapeños, salsa & sour cream
Chips & House Made Salsa
$7.00
gluten-free
Ahi Poke*
$16.00
raw ahi tuna, macadamia nuts, green onions, ginger, ponzu sauce, wonton crisps
New England Clam Chowder
- Cup $7.00
- Bowl $9.00
Chowder Sourdough Bread Bowl
$13.00Clam Chowder Bowl & Salad
$16.00
mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, cucumbers, beets, croutons, choice of dressing
- Sub Bread Bowl
- $4.00
Seafood & Sandwiches
add cheese, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, or blackened $2 per item, add bacon or avocado $2.50
Fish & Chips
$21.00
crispy fried Alaskan cod fillets, tartar sauce, fries
Calamari & Fries
$19.00
crispy fried calamari, tartar & cocktail, fries
Zelda's Cheeseburger*
$16.00
Harris Ranch angus patty, choice of cheddar, jack or blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, fries
Chipotle Chicken Sandwich
$16.00
grilled chicken, jack cheese, lettuce, chipotle aioli, tomato, onion, ciabatta roll, fries
Mahi Mahi Sandwich
$18.00
grilled mahi mahi, lettuce, tomato, pickle & onion, ciabatta roll, tartar sauce, spring mix with balsamic
Seafood Melt
$18.00
bay shrimp & crab meat, green onions, jack cheese, grilled sourdough bread, spring mix with balsamic
Caprese Sandwich
$16.00
mozzarella, fresh basil, tomatoes, ciabatta roll, basil pesto aioli, fries
Salads
add grilled chicken $6, bay shrimp $7, salmon $12
Kale Caesar
$15.00
baby kale, shaved parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing
Roasted Beet & Arugula
$16.00
argula, blue cheese, candied walnuts, roasted red and gold beets, citrus vinaigrette
Garden Salad
$14.00
mixed greens, beets, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, cucumbers, croutons, dressing: ranch, toasted sesame, blue cheese, balsamic, oil & vinegar, honey mustard, thousand island
- Add Bay Shrimp for a Louie
- $6.00
Seared Blackened Ahi
$22.00
seared blackened ahi, mixed greens, edamame, jicama, bell pepper, cabbage, pickled ginger, wasabi soy dressing, wasabi aioli
Kids
French Toast
$12.00
only served until 2pm
Scrambled Eggs with Cheese & Potatoes
$12.00
only served until 2pm; choice of fries or fruit
Chicken Strips
$12.00Grilled Cheese
$12.00Mac & Cheese
$12.00Fried Fish
$12.00Grilled Salmon
$12.00NA Bevs
Milkshake
$9.00
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Coffee
Virgin Lava Flow
$6.00
strawberry puree, coconut and pineapple mix, blended
Soft Drinks
$4
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Rootbeer
Shirley Temple
Ginger Ale
Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade
Signature Cocktails
Spicy Mary
$11.00
Zelda's Jalapeño Vodka, Zelda's famous bloody mary mix
Mr. Belvedere's Beefy Mary
$14.00
Belvedere Vodka, Zelda's famous bloody mary mix, celery salt, beef stick
Tropical Mimosa
$10.00
orange, cranberry & pineapple juice, brut sparkling
Harley Greyhound
$11.00
Tito's Vodka, Aperol, agave, lime, grapefruit juice
Raspberry Limeade
$11.00
Svedka Raspberry Vodka, lime, sweet & sour, Sprite
Capitola Tomcat
$11.00
Tito's Vodka, lemonade, strawberry puree, soda
Paloma Añejo
$14.00
Don Julio Añejo Tequila, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, lime, grapefruit juice, splash sprite
Billionaire Margarita
$13.00
double shot Herradura Silver Tequila, Cointreau, lime, sweet & sour
El Presidente Margarita
$14.00
Don Julio Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, lime, sweet & sour, float Grand Marnier
Top Shelf Mai Tai
$14.00
Brinley Shipwreck Small Batch Spiced Rum, Malibu Rum, Cointreau, Disaronno, lime, pineapple juice, dark rum float
Pain Killer
$12.00
Brinley Shipwreck Small Batch Spiced Rum, orange juice, coconut and pineapple mix
White
Canyon Road Chardonnay, California
- $9.00
- $34.00
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay, California
- $10.00
- $38.00
Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay, Livermore
- $11.00
- $42.00
Storrs Chardonnay, Santa Cruz
- $14.00
- $54.00
Mohua Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
- $10.00
- $38.00
Morgan Sauvignon Blanc, Arroyo Seco
- $11.00
- $42.00
Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio, Tuscany, Italy
- $9.00
- $34.00
The Palm Rosé, Provence, France
- $10.00
- $38.00
Rombauer Chardonnay, Napa
- Bottle $75.00
Bubbles
Opera Prima Brut Sparkling, Spain
- $8.00
- $24.00
Chandon Brut Split, Napa, CA
$12.00Chandon Brut Rosé Split, Napa
$12.00Ruffino Prosecco Split, Italy
$12.00Moët & Chandon Champagne, France
- Bottle $68.00
Red
Canyon Road Cabernet, California
- $9.00
- $34.00
J. Lohr Cabernet, Paso Robles, CA
- $11.00
- $42.00
Daou Cabernet, Paso Robles, CA
- $14.00
- $54.00
Soquel Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
- $13.00
- $50.00
Storrs Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
- $14.00
- $54.00
Dry Creek Zinfandel, Sonoma, CA
- $14.00
- $54.00
Cowboys & Angels Propiertary Red, Sonoma
- $13.00
- $50.00
Newton Unfiltered Cabernet, Napa
- Bottle $85.00
Fonseca Ruby Red Porto, Portugal
$10.00Taylor Fladgate Tawny Porto, Portugal
$12.00Bottle & Can
Coors Light
$6.00Blue Moon
$6.00Corona
$6.00Guinness
$7.00Lagunitas IPA
$6.00Pacifico
$6.00Discretion Redwood Mountain Blonde
$7.00Discretion Ten Million Flowers Kolsch
$9.00Golden State Cider
$8.00June Shine P.O.G. Hard Kombucha
$9.00Hard Seltzer
$7.00
ask server for selection
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness
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General Info
Payment Types
Visa
MasterCard
American Express
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
American - Traditional
Burgers
Sandwiches
Seafood
Bar
Meals
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
7:00am - 2:00am
Tuesday:
7:00am - 2:00am
Wednesday:
7:00am - 2:00am
Thursday:
7:00am - 2:00am
Friday:
7:00am - 2:00am
Saturday:
7:00am - 2:00am
Sunday:
7:00am - 2:00am
About Us
Zelda’s restaurant is located at 203 Esplanade in the heart of Capitola village. We are located on the beach with spectacular views of the Monterey Bay and Capitola wharf. Zelda’s restaurant has been serving local customers as well as others from all over the world for the past 31 years. We offer indoor and outdoor dining with a beachfront deck where you can literally reach and touch the warm sand of Capitola beach. Zelda’s also features a full service bar with beachfront views. Our bar offers everything from flavored daiquiris and tropical cocktails, to a large wine list, which includes foreign and domestic selections.