Hideout is a poppin!…read more Every time I come here the food is fantastic. Sometimes there's a wait and although worth it , it can take some time. But we have yet had a bad experience here dining. My last visit my friend and I decided to share appetizers so we could try a variety of items and try a few things on the menu. Everything was so tasty! The onion rings were crispy and came with bbq sauce, one of my fav items we got! TIP: It is a good option to order for a large group, it is a large portion for $10. We also shared the burrata and tapenade, I like that it came with balsamic glaze for a savory and sweet effect. We got the Mac and cheese and added short rib. It was a really large portion too! It was as $15 for the Mac and + $9 for the short rib I believe which I didn't think was a bad price at all for what we given. We had a ton left over which will last us 2 days as a side dish for dinner later on. Buffalo wings came with 11 wings, they were garlicky and the buffalo sauce had great flavor. Overall this is always a great spot to drop by for dinner, drinks, and/or appetizers. It's easy going here, the staff is friendly and accommodating, and the food is delicious.

Really enjoyed our first visit to The Hideout! We had the fried chicken sandwich with sweet potato…read morefries and the prime rib. The sandwich was delicious, and the chipotle aioli was especially good--creamy, flavorful, and one of the better ones I've had. The sweet potato fries were crispy. My partner really enjoyed the prime rib, and the portion was large enough for leftovers. Service was quick, attentive, and friendly. We sat outside with our pups, which we appreciated. The only suggestion would be to update the patio layout a bit. Our table was directly across from the waiting area, so it felt like we had very little privacy while people waited. Other than that, we had a great experience and would definitely come back.

Just tried this place out for the first time. My husband is English and knows his fish and chip…read morevery well. The salmon beer battered fish an chip- need I say anymore- out of this world. And the blackened fish tacos. I can't wait to go back. Service was great and the fun atmosphere. What a hidden gem.

This used to be my absolute favorite restaurant. I've been here from the start. Traveled from…read moreCapitola to the Westside when they started and rejoiced when they opened the Aptos location. It has gone seriously downhill. My absolute favorite was the Portabella Burger and they have changed that. It was spectacular and now it's just good. The Irish Dip changed severely. The bread is this weird hot dog bun consistency, the sandwich had absolutely no flavor, and the meat didn't melt in your mouth like a dip sandwhich should. They also frequently forget sauces you've requested. This once spectacular place has replaced ingredients with cheaper, removed ingredients they once started out with, and have left the magic far behind. I'm so disappointed. They are back on DoorDash after a long break, but aren't signed up for Dashpass which means you are paying (I paid) $14 on top of your order. Two sad Irish Dip sandwiches cost me $63.42.

We're visiting from the Bay Area. This was our first time at Manuel's. It will not be our last!…read more The restaurant is cute and reminds me of a Mexican restaurants I grew up going to. Beautiful decor, fresh flowers & friendly staff. The chips & salsa were fresh and delicious. The salsa had a different flavor. I'm not a chef. But it reminded me a little of adobo (maybe)? Whatever it was we all really enjoyed it. The guac was creamy and limey. Most of us got combination plates. I got the 2 items: a cheese enchilada with the carne asada taco (it's a bit of an up charge & it was definitely worth it!) the asada was so delicious! Chewy and flavorful. The enchilada sauce was perfect too. My husband's combo plate, was similar but he got 3 items, including a pork tamale. He said it was great. Other things of note: the beans were good & not runny, according to others as I don't eat beans. Rice - so good, my kid ate an entire side of it. Loved the rice. Chili verde - incredible accounting to my MIL Daily lunch specials were repriced very reasonably & there's several options.

First time visiting Manuel's. The atmosphere is cosy and welcoming. My mom and I were seated right…read moreaway at a nice table by the window, though my mom felt it was too cramped. The service was amazing. I had the daily special, which included a salad, tea or coffee, and ice cream. The potions were too big for me to finish, but overall it was delicious. The mole especially was excellent.

Delicious every time! I'm rarely disappointed by anything I've tried at Pretty Good Advice! Huge…read morefan of the Blue Cheese Salad and the chia is marvelous! They usually remember me by name and it's great service!

I don't normally write reviews, but when things don't go well I feel people need to know what…read moretranspired here. My girlfriend ordered a breakfast sandwich a that we were going to share. The counter service female was very nice and helpful. The sandwich was very good and we've eaten there many times in the past. When we both sat down to eat we noticed that our sandwich hadn't been cut in half. My girlfriend went back to the counter and asked a male kitchen employee behind the counter if he could cut our sandwich in half. The sandwich was completely wrapped in paper and we did not unwrap it at all prior to asking for it to be cut. His response was extremely rude and nasty. He claimed that it was already contaminated despite the fact that it was still completely wrapped in paper. He acted like we were putting him out by us asking him to simply cut the sandwich in half. He accused my girlfriend of "contaminating" the sandwich (in his words) just by touching it despite the fact that it was handled by 2 people before we even touched it. Basically, it was his scolding condescending tone that totally turned us off to ever visiting this place again. It only takes one lazy a--hole employee to ruin a great dining experience.

Did takeout from here for a picnic at the beach. We got 2 falafel gyros and our friends got the…read morechicken bowls.everything tasted great and flavorful. The pita for the gyros was big and soft and super yummy. It was more bready than a pita. The falafel gyros were stuffed with greens, falafels and feta+tahini. I docked 1 star for the favt that hot sauce was an upcharge. I haven't come across any middle eastern/Mediterranean joint which charges for hot sauce. It was flavorful enough without it but would still have liked it if it was there. Nevertheless will be visiting soon again!

First time to eat at Zameen and I love it! Located in a nice commercial area with inside and…read moreoutside seating. Plenty of parking space. The young man who took my order was amazing! Very polite and attentive. I ordered the Falafel wrap and it was so good! It was wrapped in pita bread which was perfectly done. The falafel itself was tasty and perfectly cooked. Definitely will come back again!

This was quite the process in the making but Aptos St BBQ knocked it out of the park! We had them…read morecater our rehearsal dinner for our guests and the food and service blew everyone out of the water. We got multiple compliments about how good the food was: from the brisket to the vegan sausage to the mac and cheese. If we lived any closer, I would frequent all the time!

Wow! I used Aptos St. BBQ for my birthday party and it was a huge hit. All the guests raved about…read morehow good the meat was. We had a substantial amount of leftovers that we were able to share with family and neighbors. I would also like to add that the communication between catering team and myself was excellent and it met all of my expectations; I would definitely use them again!

A real Italian deli in Boca! authentic all the way, and so many delicious dishes to choose from…read moreI will be back and try many different items on the menu Expertly done and a true treasure

If you ever imagined what a friendly urban NY do-it-all local market with deli, butcher, coffee…read morestation, and ethnic selection would look like, then AJ's Market at the Chevron gas station in Soquel will completely change how you think about convenience stores. Yes, they have gas and a car wash, but that is just the beginning. Inside, there is a gourmet kitchen serving up locally harvested seafood and Harris Ranch meats. The burger here is hands down one of the best in the county. It is technically fast food, but nothing like what you would expect from that term. AJ's goes way beyond typical gas station fare. You will find organic produce and treats from around the world like English biscuits, real maple syrup, and a Southeast Asian spice rack. They also offer an impressive selection of local wines, baked goods, ice creams, and coffees. Owner Akhtar Javed, originally from Pakistan, opened the market in 1987 after falling in love with Santa Cruz. He became a local legend after the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake when he let customers take what they needed and pay later during the power outage. AJ's Market is a true gem and worth the stop whether you need gas or not. P.S. AJ also carries dried cuttlefish so you don't have to travel to San Jose or find a Ranch 99. P.P.S. In addition to the coffee station, they also had a full cooler of Marianne's Ice Cream!

Everything was simply amazing! From the service, the comfortable atmosphere, to the incredible…read morefood. We indulged in delicious cocktails, 2 delicious appetizers: the burrata and the peaches with prosciutto and Parmesan. They had the best Caesar salad we've ever had (better than the Zuni cafe even). We also enjoyed a past dish (beef dumplings I tomato sauce) and a Genovese and pistachio pesto pizza. We didn't really have room for dessert but had to try them anyway. The lemon curd with pistachio was divine as was the affogato. We will be back next time we are in Santa Cruz!

Good: - marg pizza -…read moretrenette bolognese - ravioli (wouldn't get it again cuz not my palate) - strachiatella Meh: - root vegetables Black cod was weird, like it seemed nice but we all thought the fish was too slimy, too...alive? Too recently slaughtered? But I mean, maybe we're just not cool enough to appreciate it lol.