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1. Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(2053)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Soquel
Booked 29 times today
Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar is a warm, cozy spot in Soquel, CA. Guests love the lush garden room and the heated patio dining. The warm and friendly staff, combined with the relaxed atmosphere and delicious food, create a comfortable and inviting ambiance. As one review says, 'Food and ambiance is beautiful and comfortable. Highly recommend for everyday dining or a date occasion.'
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2. la Posta
4.8
Exceptional(2343)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Santa Cruz
Booked 10 times today
Select from a menu that features dishes composed of locally sourced ingredients as well as house-made pastas, naturally leavened breads and pizzas from our brick oven. Because we rely on the bounty of the Santa Cruz farming community, our menu changes frequently and features a wide array of specials. La Posta’s all-Italian wine list includes autochthonous varieties from small producers, by-the-glass and by the bottle. La Posta adheres to the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch Program and is a certified City of Santa Cruz Green Business.We are so thankful for the incredible support from our customers and community. We will continue to adjust our service based upon best practices for keeping our staff and community safe.
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3. Oblò
4.7
Exceptional(58)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Santa Cruz
Booked 9 times today
Modern Italian cuisine with Californian influence, sit in our beautiful dining room or enjoy one of our amazing craft drinks in the comfort and cozy lounge bar area.Our chef Andrea designed an innovative menu that perfect match with the list of cocktails craft from the Bar manager Keith Fox.
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4. Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside
4.5
Awesome(628)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Cruz
Booked 24 times today
Savor our handcrafted cocktails and flavorful dishes right beside the distillery where our premium spirits are crafted. Whether you prefer indoor dining, a lively bar atmosphere, or our covered heated patio, we provide a variety of seating options to enhance your experience.HOURS:Monday - Thursday // 5pm - 9pmFriday // 4pm - 9pmSaturday - Sunday // 11:30am - 9pm
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5. Chocolate the Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(89)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Cruz
Booked 7 times today
Now celebrating 25 years, Chocolate the Restaurant provides an attractive dining environment for couples on dates, friendly meetings, and special occasion meals. Dine outside on the heated garden patio. Celebrate special occasions with up to 25 guests in the private street-side party room. Maybe start with a Chocolate Martini or a Passion Fruit Margarita. Chef David Jackman's fresh baked pasta rosettes, slow-roasted meats, and delicious seasonal organic vegetable dishes are all a prelude to our many chocolaty desserts. Our wine list focuses on local and on Italian wines. Our cocktails are all made from scratch; often using locally distilled spirits, and always using fresh house-made mixers. We are at your service for dinner every night! Afternoon walk-up cafe' service Friday thru Sunday. . We are open for dinner every holiday except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
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6. Gabriella Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(978)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Santa Cruz
Booked 8 times today
Gabriella Cafe is a cozy spot known for its charming, romantic ambiance. Reviewers often mention its 'charming feel', 'quaint', and 'almost European' atmosphere. Its intimate setting and excellent food make it a place where customers feel 'warm and welcomed' and love coming back.
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7. Back Nine Grill & Bar
4.2
Awesome(112)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Cruz
Booked 1 time today
The owners of the Back Nine were equally inspired by the rich history of local cuisine and food preparation dating back to Rancho Carbonero. In Spanish, Carbonero is a place where charcoal is burned, much like an American BBQ. Our expansive fresh grill menu hopefully creates a pleasurable time for each of our Back Nine guests, as they view part of the famed course's front nine.
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8. The Water Street Grill
4.3
Awesome(305)
Price: Moderate
• American • Santa Cruz
Booked 1 time today
Our local restaurant in Santa Cruz Ca is Family owned, The Water Street Grill is a neighborhood Grill, steak,seafood,burger and wine-Beer Bar offering farm-to-table food, handcrafted drink and a selection of intriguing, affordable Firestone Drafted beers & great selection of wines. We have been more the 20 years in the Restaurant business, we are very committed our restaurant to treat customers with the most respect and let us also handle any event you having, will make it unforgettable moment.
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9. Solaire Restaurant + Bar
2.5
(221)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Cruz
Booked 2 times today
Whether it be a cocktail while soaking up the sun at the poolside patio, anexpertly prepared meal, or a spirited conversation at the bar, SolaireRestaurant + Bar offers the best of what is available with the changingseasons.Solaire offers a truly local dining destination that offers unexpected andoffbeat twists on local ingredients and flavors. The atmosphere of theseasonal restaurant changes based on the weather—in the warm weathermonths it is a playful experience centered on the indoor/outdoor restaurant spaces andthe vibrant pool scene. In the foggier months, guests can relax under the powerful outdoor heaters in our indoor/outdoor covered space while enjoying a cocktail. Mirroring the laid-back attitude of Santa Cruz, the restaurant and bar bring the natural outdoor elements inside in imaginative and modern ways.
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10. Oswald
4.6
Exceptional(1616)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Santa Cruz
Booked 13 times today
Oswald is a contemporary American restaurant and bar that focuses on the abundance of delicious ingredients found on the central coast of California. Oswald features an eclectic, international wine list and an exciting, seasonal bar program. While the decor is spare and modern, the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed. Oswald features new art shows every two months. We do have first come tables available in the lounge as well as bar seats.Come by and see if there is a table or seat for you.
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  • CatherineVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our experience was, as always, delightful. From the reservation process online, and calling the host/ess to say we were running 5-10 minutes late through paying our bill, everything was fabulous. Servers and expeditors/support staff are top notch! Personable, knowledgeable, efficient, accurate, and responsive. Even servers we have had before (but were not assigned to us) greeted us warmly and chatted briefly. The food was exceptional. My hubs and I split a special - rotisserie smoked New York steak and the romaine salad. Our grand had the kids rotisserie chicken. Everything was delivered hot and delicious. Bread, minced garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar are always a hit. Water glasses were always topped off and cocktails and wine were perfect. Love the ambiance and various places to sit (outdoors, garden room, bar, dining room, and now it appears there is a bar facing the kitchen. Consistently great.
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    Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Soquel
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    4.7
  • DavidVIP
    California Central Coast •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Very good good and good ambience would definitely go again
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    Chocolate the RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Cruz
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    4.6
  • JulieVIP
    California Central Coast •54 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This restaurant offers an enchanting and romantic atmosphere, made even more special by the delightful 3-piece band playing live music. The decor is absolutely stunning, adding to the overall ambiance. The food was exceptional, with the funghi appetizer and pancetta-wrapped prawns stealing the show—both perfectly prepared and bursting with flavor. The fresh-baked bread is a real plus. For our mains, we enjoyed the marsala pasta and the ragu. Both dishes were rich, hearty, and served in generous portions. This dining experience was truly memorable, and we can’t wait to return!
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    OblòPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Cruz
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    4.7
  • LoriVIP
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 30, 2024
    Gavin was amazing! Such a wonderful knowledgeable server! The entire wait staff and host were attentive friendly and fun!!
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    la PostaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Cruz
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    4.8
  • EricaVIP
    Hawaii •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 29, 2024
    Best birthday celebration. Erin is a wonderful manager and always goes above and beyond. Thank you again for a wonderful celebration.
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    Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | WestsidePrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Cruz
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    4.5

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