I just want to say that. My husband and I Ate here looking for somewhere to eat while we stayed…read morelate in the SC area. We popped in here to try before traveling home. It was quiet but nice. We sat the bar top, the gentleman that gave us the menus was super friendly and we ordered quickly short after they have a lot of tasty looking options. We got your food super fast and burgers are pretty good. They tasted barbecued which was nice. We liked that the TVs were up to watch a football game that was playing that night. We'd definitely go here again and would recommend.

I loved the name, and viewed the menu online. I was excited to try. Unfortunately, the food doesn't…read morerise to the occasion. The Salty Otter is easy to find, we went for dinner. It is a sports bar with billards in the back. I appreciated I got to watch the San Jose Sharks play while waiting for our food. The food was good, but it's not memorable, I wouldn't tell my friends they gotta go and try. Our server was friendly, and checked up on us to make sure we had water. Good location, good service, but the food isn't up there.

Playing pool isn't something our group does too often but while on vacation, we were looking for…read moresomething different to do and we also needed a TV to watch the niner game. Happy hour deals are good. $5 beer and some amazing food choices. The burger was flipping fantastic. Like seriously so good. The chicken strips were some of the best I've had. We also ordered the pretzel and it was devoured. Hence no photo. Great service, atmosphere, and a place to hang and play pool, table tennis, or even some pinball. Safe place for families too. Saw a few younger people who were not likely 21.

The food was super yummy and the chicken nuggets where fire literally they felt like there where…read more1000 degrees and burnt my mouth multiple times really really crunchy better with salt....... GOOD YUM YUM and there's billiards so cool nice staff

So many options and so little time…read more A girl had a hard time picking so why not pick a huge variety! The pickled veggies were amazing! The nachos were filling, the tacos were flavorful, the torts was on point, and the burger warmed a girls heart. Ambience was Industrial with plants! Vegan, veggie, and meaty options Don't forget a beverage choice for all. Don't forget the pinball machine in the back. Recommend!

Really disappointing overall, the food was not good. The burger had a lot of blue cheese which made…read moreit displeasing. The taco meat was really dry (chicken). Vibes were cool and it's near the Catalyst.

The happy hour wings seem to be popular. I regret not ordering some…read more My French Dip was good. I would have preferred a bit more meat, but was acceptable. The horseradish sauce is tame. The au jus was very good. The fries are homemade fresh. I could tell, not frozen. I will return. Was not a bad experience at all and nothing looked off or greasy. Kind of reminds me of the old Los Gatos Lodge ambiance wise.

The steak had no seasoning and rushed to make, Potatoes were mushy and under seasoned and the only…read morething on the plate that was full of flavor was the asparagus. The pork Chop was warm but the flavor was distant and once I cut into the middle it was pink, hopefully it was smoked so I don't get sick. picture attached,

On st patty's day, ya gotta get some corned beef n cabbage. I stopped by hindquarters from work and…read moregrubbed. With it being my fist time there, the place had some good vibes.

There were several things I liked about our dinner at Hindquarter: The prime rib ($43), perfectly…read morerare, the steamed clams, very good. The Bulleit Manhattan, icy perfection. Our server Matilynn was very pleasant. I could overlook the misses except for the baked potato that was comically shriveled, room temperature and hard. I mentioned it to the server who offered to exchange it but I laughed and said it was ok. It was. But days later when I looked closer at the item that boosted my bill, what is that charge? I called them, politely avoiding happy hour or the dinner rush. I got a bombastic explanation from the manager they're allowed to charge for paying by a credit card. Ok, where did I miss that? She said it was on the menu that there is a 4% discount for paying cash. "Ok. But that's not the same as charging 4% to pay by credit card." She told me to talk to their bookkeeper and smashed the phone in my ear. To finish my review, Baby Back Ribs ($37) - very dry Shaved Brussels Sprouts- boiled to mush Horseradish past its prime If you dine at Hindquarter be aware of their payment rule and either bring a wad of cash or forgo ordering appetizers, wine, dessert or anything that otherwise pads your bill.

My FAVORITE restaurant…read more Went to celebrate my birthday for a girls trip, we got Tiki Torch Wings, Ceviche, potstickers and my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE..... The Pink Bikini Martini.... I swear I can drink a ton of those. Our server was a little more serious, but I've experienced that before here. Not overly friendly... Felt like maybe they were a little annoyed. But, hey we all have our days. I just love the vibe, the classic videos, the decor and they even have a doppelganger picture of my mom I always ask her, "How'd they manage to get a picture of you...." lol The only complaint... They know longer have available parking across the street as they are now putting a building in that part for the university, so we had to go on a mission to find parking further away and walk through the businesses to get their.

Dunno much about the inside of the restaurant, we had our pup with us and took to patio seating…read moreright on the sidewalk. Drinks were make right, had me an Old Fashioned and it hit all the right spots. The Hawaiian steak was good, a ten oz steak, on top of some good mashed potatoes with Brussel sprouts. The steak was a little sweet for me but very good. My kid had the king carb curry over rice. I think that was probably the best item on the menu. I tried a bite or eight. It was super good. Service was great.

Popped into the Bay Bar in Capitola Village for a bite to eat and a cocktail - wow this place is so…read morenice! Brightly painted in beachy colors with beautiful enormous rattan lighting, and a clean and friendly atmosphere. It has cool wrap-around modern seating benches with boho pillows and mirror wall decor near the pool table. We got to meet super charming Brittany, the owner, and ordered a fried chicken sandwich/fries which was crunchy and yummy and the pile of fries were crispy which we love. Also had buffalo chicken wings - they were so perfectly cooked, tender and juicy. They truly were the best I've had in the area. BUT I cannot say enough how incredibly perfect the Martini that Brittany made me was - A Vodka martini with jalapeño-infused olive juice with two blue-cheese stuffed olives served in an icy fogged martini glass. I think it was called the Spicy Christina. Refreshing and a sipping pleasure. We'll definitely be back for all the above and to try their Waffle-Chicken sandwich. We also got to hang with our favorite local bartender, Christa! She'll make you feel at home with her chatty ways, bar games and good pours!!!! This is a great place to meet up with friends and definitely a local fave. But tourists will love it too - it has such a light and friendly party vibe.

This bar is our favorite place. The new owners have totally transformed the space and it is so…read morebeautiful. It's always fun down there and you get the best service highly recommend for anyone local or visiting town. Thursday night bunco is a blast and so is karaoke!

We love this place! We visit when we are in town. The Parish pie and dark stout checked the boxes-…read moreSame with the tacos-onion rings, and breaded artichokes! Looks less than impressive from the outside, but inside the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The wait staff, chill and accommodating. Yep, we like having good comfort food and chill places.

5 Stars Have to…read moresay, this might be the best burger spot in Santa Cruz. Ordered The Pfiefer and The Huckleberry Burger, and both absolutely delivered. Starting with the Pfiefer (9.6/10) this is your classic, all-American burger done right. American cheese, BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, and an onion ring stacked perfectly on top. It felt American in the best way. The patty was well seasoned and juicy, bacon perfectly crisp, and the BBQ sauce tied everything together without overpowering it. Honestly, the only complaint? I wanted an even bigger one. Now the real star! The Huckleberry (9.9/10). This one surprised me. Bacon, sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and horseradish sauce served on sourdough bread. The sourdough took it to another level crispy on the outside, soft inside, and packed with flavor. The horseradish sauce added just enough kick without being overwhelming. Every bite was balanced, savory, and rich without feeling too heavy. Easily one I'd go back for again and again. We ordered side salads (because balance) and they were actually amazing fresh, crisp, and not an afterthought like most burger spots. Ambiance: fun pub vibe, clean, lively.Staff was attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better.!!

There was food, we ate it. Specifically to be exact the clam chowder bread bowls were deliciosos,…read morebuut it was so much it was too filling, barf, share with a friend. Got two drinks, first off i got the faux-mosa, was simply delightful like bubbly orange juice, second off we got the Swamp Thanngg it burned my throat it tastes like swamp water, it was sweet not that bad if you like vegetable juice. Lastly the garlic fries, this is where is all went down. There was a disgraceful amount of garlic, which made my eyes water‍. These fries were an abomination. Definitely would recommend for a first date . Great place to eat if you like food and stomach issues. The service was delightful, they didn't seem annoyed with us at allll .

We really enjoyed our visit to Ideal Bar & Grill. We stopped in to grab a late Sunday breakfast and…read morewe left completely satisfied. It started with the friendly hostess Naima (more on her in a bit), who sat us per our request (outside, under a heat lamp). The waiter immediately took our drink orders and gave us a few minutes to read through the menu. I got the vodka mule to start, followed by French toast with fruit on the side. My hubby got the Bloody Awesome bloody mary along with the fish taco. The French toast was perfectly cooked -- Texas toast with a heaping chunk of butter and tasty maple syrup on the side. Minor quibble: the syrup was served in small packets, which was fine but not ideal. Hubby really enjoyed his fish tacos -- the fish was super fresh, grilled to perfection, and served with a pineapple salsa. Service was fantastic. Our waiter was awesome -- as busy as he was, he was attentive and fast. And the hostess Naima was so accommodating and friendly. We watched her go out of her way to bring a bowl of water out to a dog that was tied up on the boardwalk while its owners were dining inside. Fantastic service and food. And the view cannot be beat!

Shuffle table is sadly garbage/ so slow. Pool is king, but slop counts and ball in hand? Not…read moreregular bar rules. Cranky. Very methy/ weird vibe. My wife was told " we don't like strangers". I bought drinks for everyone. Durty.

Come here for a good time! This is one of the oldest smoke bars in the country. Vinny and eddy are…read morethe best! Love the service very personable people and such a good crowd!