such a vibe there! I love how chill everyone else is.The age group (from that night) ranged from 70…read moreyr olds to 33 yr olds. Everyone had a great time listening to live music.. a lot of ppl were dancing. The only thing that I way would say is maybe have a ladies restroom in the near future?

Food that hits the spot. You thought you've had fish and prawn tacos before but then you eat at The…read moreSand Bar. One bite into the tacos and ceviche and enlightenment surrounds you. Inside the main bar and restaurant is dark with some friendly buzzing flies. The restroom is artistically painted with some stickers and graffiti to make it feel homely. The jewel is the outdoor patio with a view of the Venetian Court colorful homes. Server was super friendly and accommodating for a family of young kids. They automatically charged gratuity for my group of six. Would definitely come back again.

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.

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!!

Shout out to Dylan for the best cheese pizza. I always get it. Modified with light cheese extra…read moresauce well done.. And I know they're sick of me because I called it in because DoorDash doesn't allow you to modify the order so thanks team great pizza

I've had great food here. A few months ago I came in with a business acquaintance, tipped well, and…read morecomplimented the bartender on her tattoos. We had a good night. Later I learned Hannah had spoken badly about me to that same acquaintance on a night I wasn't there, made it clear I wasn't welcome at "her" bar, and said the owners would back her if I complained. That is bizarre and unprofessional toward someone she does not know. One good night was rewritten as a bad one after the fact. My acquaintance still goes occasionally because she loves the food, but has received continual dismissive looks and snarky comments from the same bartender. Great vibe and delicious food, but the bartender has forgotten she works in hospitality. I won't spend money where the service is unprofessional and hostile. After reading other reviews, I'm not the only one who's seen this.

Wonderful service, we waited like 10 minutes. Super clean store & loved the music selection.read more

Now I see why you have a very low review. You need to work on your client facing…read more I was about to place an order, but the customer service completely changed my mind. The cashier (a chubby lady) seemed very unhappy to be there. She took a long time before even acknowledging that I was ready to order, and when she finally did, she appeared annoyed that I was placing an order. It felt like I was inconveniencing her simply by being a customer. I decided to walk away because I don't see the point in spending my money at a business where customers are made to feel unwelcome. A friendly greeting and a positive attitude go a long way. Unfortunately, because of this experience, I won't be coming back.

Excellent choice of sandwiches. We had the pastrami and a Reuben. Will be back! They even let us…read morebring our pooch inside

Decent sandwiches! I was overall happy with my sandwich order from Chunk's. I had a chicken…read moresandwich with some banana peppers, jalapeños, and a garlic sauce. Really solid overall, would recommend!

Shadowbrook is one of those "must try" restaurants when visiting the Capitola area. Not only do…read morethey have delicious food, but their dining environment/scenery by the riverbanks makes it almost mystical. Service was fantastic. Staff were all friendly and they cross-cover one another to ensure ongoing service is provided to each table. Our main server (Sean) was courteous in explaining menu items to us, humorous, and kind, which really made our overall dining experience pleasurable. 1. Complimentary Appetizer Bread (5/5) The bread was soft and fresh. The butter that came along with it appears to be house-made whipped butter. It was creamy, airy, and not too oily. They are great to eat on their own as an appetizer, but they also pairs well the Artichoke and/or clam chowder soup(s). 2. Artichoke Soup (5/5) Pureed artichokes in chicken stock garnished with Creme Fraiche, leeks, and potatoes. Aesthetically, it's green in color with an "S" insignia from the heavy cream. I'm not really sure how to describe the flavor of this soup other than it had a "familiar taste," a bit vege-like, but not quite like a green pea soup, creamy, yet lightly tangy from the Creme Fraiche. You don't see this soup often, so I'd say, GET IT! 3. Clam Chowder (5/5) This is probably one of the best clam chowder's my family and I have had. The soup was creamy, yet too too salty like a lot of other chowders we've had in the past. The clams were super tender (not rubbery) and fresh (zero "ocean/seafood" taste). It's lightly sweetened by their over-roasted sweet corn, then topped with some fresh rosemary. There is option to add crispy bacon for extra charge, which we did not opt for. 4. Artichoke and Pear Salad (4/5) This is a seasonal/weekly special menu item. It's a really special dish that's not for most people to be honest, especially if you are not use to healthy eating. It's quite literally fresh artichoke with slices of fresh Bartlett pear that's dressed lightly with blood orange flavored vinaigrette to give it a bit of tangy citrusy notes and a generous dollop of whipped goat cheese. The pear was on the hard/crunchy side, was juicy and subtly sweet. 5. Roasted Baby Beetroots (4.5/5) Another wonderful light dish that is not for everybody. If you know the flavor of beets, you'll know that it has a sweet earthy, dirt flavor profile. To cut the earthy-ness, they serve it with 3 generous dollops of goat cheese, which actually does balance out the flavor quite well. They serve 2 types of beets - the traditional red beets, but also yellow beets. Other than the color difference, the flavor is the same. It's topped with pepitas, walnuts, balsamic dressing, and fried mint leaves. We all loved the fried mint leaves, which were crispy, yet not too herbally/minty in flavor. 6. Black Truffle Gnocchi with Filet Medallions (3.5/5) The gnocchi was perfectly soft and pillowy, chewy, but not stick to your teeth. I'd say, the gnocchi was "cooked to perfection." As for the truffle flavor, it was very, very subtle, mostly from the truffle oil. Wish they actually used real truffle slices, especially at the dish's price point. They give the option to add filet mignon, which we did. The filet mignon was just "ok." It was not tender, juicy or seasoned very well. 7. Blackened Lamb (3.5/5) The blackened lamb name comes from the heavily black pepper seasoning on only 1 side of the lamb. The lamb was not tender, nor juicy. The seasoning was subpar. Comes with honey-glazed carrots, parsnip chip, fresh garlic paste and mushroom bread pudding. The highlight of this dish was the mushroom bread - had good mushroom flavor but with the consistency of bread pudding (A+ concept) 8. Lobster Tail (5/5) The lobster tail meat was super fresh and pleasantly sweet. It was poached to perfection - not too rubbery in texture. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top and dip it in the melted butter = happy taste buds. Served with sides of house-made whipped (not mashed) potato and broccolini. 9. Beef Wellington (3/5) Beef filet medallion, mushroom duxelles, cooked in puff pastry. Served with sides of garlic-Whipped potato, green beans, Veal demi-grace. 10. Mahi-Mahi Filet (3.5/5) Another weekly special menu item. Mahi filet served on top of a bed of Butternut squash puree, walnut-parsley salsa, lemon oil and topped off with parsnip crisps. The fish was fresh, but was really nothing special in flavor. 11. Creme brulee (5/5) Creme brulee made right. There's a very dense shell of torched brown sugar with a very rich caramelized flavor covering over a bed of smooth, vanilla custard. A+ that their vanilla custard did not have any eggy flavor. 12. Coconut-Lavender Lemonade (5/5) House-made coconut cream and fresh lemon juice. Super tropical in flavor, refreshing and pleasantly enjoyable.

Was very disappointed to see that they removed all of the vegan options from the menu (in Santa…read moreCruz, California?!) and could not accommodate us when we asked for something without diary that wasn't just salad. The rest of the experience was pretty subpar, slow service and terrible wine. Won't go back after years of enjoying it. I would highly recommend Trestles over this place any day of the week.

I stopped by Caffe Cruise and had a half roasted chicken with black rice and black beans, along…read morewith a separate dish called Linguine Cruise, which I added "prawns" to. Now, I say "prawns" because apparently there was a little seafood identity crisis happening -- they were actually shrimp! Outside of that little prawn/shrimp confusion, everything was exceptionally good. The roasted chicken was delicious, the black rice was really good, but those black beans were FIIIIRRREEE! They had this amazing smoky flavor that I absolutely loved. Seriously, those beans were ridiculously good. The Linguine Cruise was also excellent, and even though my "prawns" turned out to be shrimp, they were still damn good! The restaurant itself is huge, clean, and has plenty of seating, with a killer bar that I really liked. The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming, and the staff were super friendly, funny, and genuinely enjoyable to deal with. Overall, I really liked this place. Great food, good portions, cool atmosphere, friendly people, and some seriously fire black beans. I'd absolutely go back!

We visited with family, a group of eight, and had a reservation. Even though the restaurant was…read morepacked and lively, it never felt overly loud, making it easy to enjoy conversation. The exterior doesn't do the restaurant justice. Inside, the dining room and patios are beautifully decorated, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. There's plenty of space for both small and mid-sized groups. The food was fabulous! We started with the calamari, which was honestly some of the best I've ever had, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. We also ordered the seasonal Caprese (tomato stack) salad, which was incredibly fresh with a wonderful combination of flavors. Even the complimentary bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar stood out. The balsamic was so good I forgot to ask what brand they use so I could buy some for home! Our server was friendly, attentive, and helpful. When I ordered the fettuccine with steak, she thoughtfully confirmed whether I wanted the Gorgonzola Alfredo or the traditional Alfredo sauce. I chose the traditional Alfredo, and it was absolutely perfect. I shared it with my daughter, so the photo shows about half of the original portion. Everyone at our table loved their meals. The rotisserie chicken received rave reviews as well, although I forgot to take a photo. If the weather is nice, don't miss the outdoor patios. There's a table for six near the fireplace that looked especially inviting. I wanted to take a picture, but I couldn't get the angle without including other diners in the frame. I also tried the watermelon martini, which was refreshing and delicious, and the wine pours were generous. If you're in Aptos, this restaurant is absolutely worth a visit. We'll definitely be back.

So friendly and accommodating, and the food really scratches that Thai itch…read more Reviews need like 80 characters I guess, so I am writing more.

I am Asian and I know Asian food. The pad Thai was a serious miss. It tasted like it was made with…read morean instant packet like the one you buy at an Asian grocery store. Our dishes had reminents of old stale food stuck to it even after we notified them, they brought back "clean" ones still old crusted food stuck on it. The food was blah.

Yelp Elite Review: A Santa Cruz Classic…read more One of my favorite places to eat in Santa Cruz, and I've been coming here since my college days--which means I've had plenty of opportunities to verify that this place is the real deal! The hamburger on a sourdough roll is legendary. It's so big that my wife and I split one, and there's still enough left to make you question your life choices. The French fries are excellent, the salad bar is fantastic, and the milkshakes are among the best in the region. As someone who is lactose intolerant, I'm happy to report that their shakes and my stomach have apparently negotiated a peace treaty. And save room for dessert! The selection is incredible, with bread pudding being one of my personal favorites. The atmosphere has that classic Santa Cruz beach-town vibe--people walk in relaxed, friendly, and completely chill. The staff is always helpful and welcoming. The only downside? Parking can be a challenge. But honestly, that's a small price to pay for great food, great people, and a place that feels like Santa Cruz. Big burgers. Great shakes. Awesome fries. Beach-town vibes. What's not to love? Yelp Elite-approved and college-days tested! #SantaCruz #SantaCruzEats #YelpElite #SantaCruzFood #BestBurgers #SourdoughBurger #Milkshakes #BeachTownVibes #Foodie #CaliforniaEats

I've heard so much about this place and was finally able to go. You order at the counter and…read morereceive a buzzer to alert you when your order is ready. We tried their grilled cheese, burger, a side of fries, and a blackberry shake. Everything was delicious, their burger is on a sandwich bread which makes it a little bit bigger and different. I wish the fries came with the entree, but everything is well priced. There is some parking available, and service was pretty quick that today. There's also a salad bar available. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and you sit where you would like. I can't wait to go back and try more from their menu.

This location is on the corner of 41st and Portola. Decent sized dining area and a nice patio with…read morepicnic benches. They offer burgers, appetizers, and pizza slices as well. Picked up a few 18" pizzas for an event - Cheese, Sweet Hawaiian, Pleasure Combo, and Board'n (pepperoni and mushrooms). Loved all the flavor combinations we ordered. Especially love their crust. Just enough chew and structure to hold the toppings yet light and airy. Appreciated the pizzas being ready when we came for pick up. Great service. Delicious pizza. Seems like a local favorite.

Really happy about this place from their delicious yummy food to the wonderful friendly, helpful…read morestaff these guys know how to make your tastebuds feel satisfied. I love the telecaster pizza, chipotle pesto with pineapple and bacon is absolutely amazing. Bacon wrapped prawns are our go to for appetizer as well their wings are excellent as well. Ban Mei salad is a great choice also. Many tasty items we tried as well are street tacos, simple but flavor is on point! Brisket sandy, chicken pasta dishes and their burgers are all highly recommended here at east side eatery. Very impressed with kitchens ability to create such fantastic flavors in the food every dish we've had so far is delicious! Good job thank you easy side eatery, cheers!