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!

Came here with a group of friends to watch the Warrior game. We wanted to hang out a neighborhood…read morebar with TV's - mission accomplished! Loved this place, and yes, ALL LOCALS. With that said, me and my out-of-townies felt welcomed. Folks would come by to talk about the college games that were also on. Overall, everything that we would've hoped for and more. Why?? Because the drinks were incredibly priced. Come to JJ's if you want to cool place to hang out with some good local folks with an unpretentious, fun vibe.

Kicked me out because I had my 6 year old yorkie terrier with me. Dog lays on the floor, quiet as a…read morechurch mouse. Disappointed considering this is my neighborhood pub.

YES!!! A dive bar that doesn't feel too "divey"! Sir Froggy's Pub has a large center bar with a…read morepenny-infused countertop (cute detail) and great service (our female bartender told us her drink specialty is that she "makes all the drinks with love"! Teehee) The place is decently-sized and pretty clean; it's not too crowded; and it has a few TV screens playing sports games so the vibe was very light and lively. There was a pool table, though no one was playing it at the time I was there. The lighting was perfect for a bar (not bright like a hospital and not divey-dark). My gin and tonic was perfectly-made. It's a great local hangout bar.

Went in today for a pint of Guinness and was treated like pure crap, I usually head out towards…read moreMonterey or San Francisco for pubs, decide to come to this one and give it a try, awful service and the pour to my Guinness was absolutely disgusting, on top of the fact that it was completely out, she kept pouring it and switching cups in between.

Every time we come to the Brit the food is fresh, delicious and such good quality! Service is…read moreamazing, servers are so attentive and food comes out fast. We also love the ambience, especially sitting outside as the view of the beach is so nice :) Pictured is the Ahi TarTare and behind that dish is the Garden Burger! I recommend both.

I literally had the best night with Sydney! She is the owner:manager l, I am unsure, but she is THE…read moreBEST!! She was attentive, sweet and someone who will talk to you when needed ;don't use her as your therapist/she wants to go home). They had a killer DJ named Enrique and I cannot wait to go back to chill with them again! Thank you for making my stay special and I love that you got me out of my comfort zone, I l love my white sweater! It's the best! So if you want to have a good time and be apart of a good vibe.... BRITANIA ARMS IN CAPITOLA IS THE PLACE TO BE!!!! #loveypusydney #imcomingforyouenrique #capitolacibes #loveislove #takemeback #ilovethebeavg #seymoureimiddyou

We had a very good meal and absolutely outstanding service which earned Cafe Cruz a solid 4-star…read morerating. I had the spicy Devil's Ginger vodka martini with the calamari appetizer and with dinner, the Lava Top Sauvignon Blanc ($13), a perfect complement to the swordfish. My swordfish was perfectly sautéed in a tapenade beurre blanc sauce ($40) with deliciously creamy and decadent polenta and buttery chopped bok choy. The way they served the bok choy was perfect- never change it. It was artsy, buttery and didn't look wilted. My son had the grilled boneless pork chops (two boneless chops) with fries and smoky beans ($28), loved. He devoured the berry fruit crisp à la mode for dessert ($12) and I had two small bites: It was like granola over compote with ice cream. I didn't complain. The best part was the incredibly flawless service. We could have felt rushed dining since it was towards the end of service. Instead, Genevieve paced the meal perfectly so we felt spoiled and unrushed. Next visit I would love to dine in their "secret garden" courtyard; it was beautiful. Their 'secret garden' would be beautiful for a private party like a birthday or wedding anniversary, bridal or baby shower.

Literally hit the road to pick up some old cabinet at an ancient house up on the mountain. Map said…read morethe way home was faster and brought us down through Soquel. Kids are whiney, I'm tired, wife picks this place strictly based off proximity. What a goddam knock out! Food great, service great, price very fair for the combination of we will drive from Hollister to come back here to eat again!! Thank you Jeanette for wonderful suggestions yes the blackened fish taco salad was bomber, yes the rotisserie chicken was delish and goddam was the shredded Brussels sprouts killer!! Thank you to the chefs who made such great food and thank you to the folks who work hard to bring it all together. Worth the try folks you may become believers!

The best bar in Aptos Area! The owners & staff are phenomenal. Superb service...the ambience is…read morealways great. Including the customers. We 100% recommend. Please try the lavender lemon drop & the pollen my flower. They also host different events check their instagram

First time here!!…read more Atmosphere is chill, super casual and from the looks of it there is no dress code lol Bar is well stocked and organized, signage is easy to read. Inside has several tables and a pool table. Bartender was friendly and drinks were made well, also reasonably priced. We were lucky enough to find parking in front. Parking is kinda limited Would I come back here again......yeah sure why not

Salad was out of this world! The food quality here beats anything I've had in Jersey growing up!read more

When it comes to Shadowbrook, there is nothing to say, other than the food is ALWAYS fantastic…read more Always! This last time i went was just a few days ago with my friend, for the first time for lunch. Again, smiles, through and through, all around. As to be expected, a limited menu but again, not in the least disappointed.

This place is very dog friendly and such a cute little patio in the back! We saw the sunset here…read moreafter a full day at the beach with our two doggies. There's a lot of parking in the area but I'm a busy day it would be difficult to find a spot. The service was a little slow but nothing extreme, they only had one waiter for the whole patio. We would come back here but would try other spots first!

All expectations met at Paradise Beach Grille!…read more The yays: - Plentiful street parking (on a rainy weekday afternoon) - Chefs kiss location next to the beautiful painted houses along the beach - Very kid friendly. Kids meals comes with a chocolate chip cookie and a frisbee you can take home. Cute bonuses for the kids - Delectable New England clam chowder. The only way to enjoy clam chowder is in a bread bowl and theirs is delicious. - Healthy sized meals for both appetizers and entrees. More him to take home. - Friendly and attentive service - Hella clean bathrooms. Say yes to Paradise Beach Grille. The nays: nada

It brings me no pleasure in saying that this pizza was nearly flavorless…read more The staff seemed very friendly, but I have to be honest and say it was among the most boring pizza experiences I've ever had. Because they were friendly, I wish them well. I also wish they'd learn how to make a pizza with some flavor. There was no seasoning at all. I tasted no garlic. No salt. No pepper. The sauce was lifeless. The cheese was bland. The crust was tough. Not crispy (as advertised), but tough. Almost like a balsa wood. I really don't like writing negative reviews. But I will write one like this in the hope that those nice people will learn a little bit about the craft of making a quality pizza. Do your homework. Add some seasoning to your sauce. Pizza should have a little bit of Italian pizzaz, and your pie doesn't come close. It didn't today, anyway.

The crust is like shoe leather literally with a crunch. Wow it use to be delicious what a…read moredisappointment. Will not be back. I can buy beer somewhere else!

What a special place in Santa Cruz for live music. We caught the group Sambada and had a blast! If…read moreyou are visiting check out their schedule of live music. The vibe is awesome.

I went for Halloween and it was so much fun!! People's disco is where it's at. Unfortunately a lot…read moreof people didn't get in, so you have to show up a little before 8 if you want to go. I loved that there's an outside and inside area, it's super fun in both areas. The drinks were a little expensive, but strong. I can't wait till next month!!