East End Gastropub consistently delivers delicious, solid food…read more Started with Crispy Shrimp Bao Buns which were crispy and tasty! Came for their Burger week Soft Shell Crab Burger !!! Amazing! Soooo Tasty! Get yours before they are gone!

We've visited East End Gastropub several times over the years and have always enjoyed the food and…read moredrinks, which is why this experience was so disappointing. Last Saturday night, my wife and I sat at the bar expecting the same level of service we've received in the past. There appeared to be only one bartender working. While the restaurant was steady, it wasn't overwhelmingly busy. We were served our first round of drinks, but after that we were completely forgotten about. For over 20 minutes, no one checked on us, asked if we'd like another drink, or even offered us water. Sitting directly at the bar, it was frustrating to feel ignored, especially when we were hoping to spend the evening enjoying a few drinks and dinner. Unfortunately, the lack of service left such a poor impression that we decided to leave. We've always enjoyed East End, which makes this review difficult to write, but customer service is a big part of the experience. Hopefully this was just an off night, but it was disappointing enough that we won't be returning anytime soon.

Pretty decent food, well decorated environment and dinning settings. One of the best to have…read moreShanghai style cuisine

Jenny was friendly and fabulous as always! Great music and entertainment around the whole place,…read moreand got to watch the Giants game. Good food and even better drinks - Scotty is a top knot bartender! Thanks Matt for welcoming us to this amazing restaurant in SV :)

Location is secluded but it's at your Discretion, . Once you enter the parking lot entrance for the…read morestreet keep your eyes to the right and look for the tall red Barn wall, you can't miss the sign. We were kindly greeted by Rochelle who helped up with our desired libation. I loved the ambiance and am so happy the day was shiny and pleasant because we sat outside to take in the fresh air. Of course there's overflow seating here because they also have a plentiful menu and kitchen to cater to your culinary appitite. We ordered the Uncle David RIPA, which went don't smoothly, is all I can say. Take a load off, kick your feet up, and grab a book (they have a cute Book Nook inside) and relax and grab a bite and a brew. CHEERS!!

Live music 3rd sat is great: Ashley Lloyd 5:30-7:30. Good acoustic…read more Honestly, I did not like any of the 6 beers that I tasted in the sampler flight. But there are about 6 more that I will try later. And the live music was good. Parking is OK; they have a lot of spaces in the back.

Love Balefire! Great beer with a welcoming vibe from the staff and patrons…read more Spacious inside / outside seating area, easy parking and high quality, rotating food trucks. Fun place to grab a pint!

I love coming here. The people are so friendly, the beer is good, and I adore the atmosphere. It's…read morealways a good time and the bartenders bring so genuinely friendly adds to it. I also love that they sell small bags of chips, as someone who gets the munchies when I drink. Who else does that??

It did not hit me that the Santa Cruz location is the same one as the Pacifica location! I've…read morealways wanted to try the one in Pacifica, which is closer to me, and I like it! I am more of a Cider person, and I got to try their Mojito Cider, which I had never heard of before. It was SO good, yummy, and dangerous! haha. They have a good amount of beer and cider to choose from. I believe this location doesn't have food options the way Pacifica does, but the Fish and Chip truck right outside pairs perfectly with their drinks. Service was great. The lady who helped was very chill and nice. I also had a difficult time choosing what drink to pick, so I chickened out and said I didn't want anything. However, she asked me again if I'm sure, so I asked her for recommendations! We love a staff member who takes the time to go through options with customers instead of being annoyed!

It's no secret that Humble Sea is one of the best breweries in the area. From the beer, to the…read morevibes, to the friendly staff, it's a Santa Cruz classic. However, this was my first time using them as an event space for the night before our wedding. Really amazing experience. Very reasonably priced, and were extremely easy to work with. The Seacret garden was perfect for our use case (we had ~120 people), and served as a phenomenal venue. They provided a full bar area just for our event, and the staff were awesome to work with. There was plenty of seating, and we brought in two food vendors who were able to setup easily. My one complaint was that the A/V system was a bit broken throughout the event. Overall hugely impressed with them and my experience, very grateful!

Always a favorite for us! New menu did not disappoint-great…read moresized portions and fresh, well seasoned and reasonable priced food. Beer selection always interesting-we came for the Double Dry Hopped Pliny from Russian River Brewing. Service was spot on, love the new booth seating in the back -great spot to watch the World Cup.

Very spacious and cool bar space. There's so much to look at inside and plenty of seating. The beer…read moreselection is big, and there's something for everyone. I got the green goddess salad and it was so fresh and the perfect amount of food for a light dinner. The dressing had a little zest to it too which I really liked. I was definitely feeling like a goddess afterward, haha. The staff was helpful with the beer recommendations. Highly recommend stopping by for a beer and a bite.

Such a good local spot with great vibes and amazing beer and lots of variety. The service is great…read moretoo. All the beer is made in house and you can tell how thoughtful the brewers are. I love that they use local products in their beer like honey and yuzu! The food is outstanding too. I recommend the clam chowder and the deluxe grilled cheese, it's an out of this world combination.

Located inside the East Lake Shopping center, this brewery has indoor and outdoor seating. No…read moreoutside food or drinks allowed Inside is clean and well organized, there are several TV posted up (no volume) Atmosphere is drama free and super casual Customer service is friendly, they do offer light food/snacks Prices are reasonable, beer is good. Nice variety to choose from

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.

Visited as a family of five while in Santa Cruz…read more The food was fine. The burgers were good, and the shepherd's pie was decent. The meat and vegetables were hot and flavorful, though the mashed potatoes scooped on top like ice cream had an unusual presentation. What bothered me was the service and the surprise charges. The restaurant seemed understaffed and service was slow, although it was busy and we were patient. We asked if one of the TVs could be changed to a World Cup match and were told it couldn't be done. Later, another TV far from us was changed to the World Cup game, which made that response confusing and frustrating. I was also surprised to find an automatic 18% gratuity added to our bill. We were a family of five, which I would not consider a large group, and we were not informed of the charge in advance. The menu referenced an automatic gratuity for groups of six or more, which did not apply to us. I normally tip at least 20%, so this wasn't about the amount--it was about transparency. Overall, the food was okay, but the service and unexpected charge left me with a negative impression. I won't be returning.