Best Restaurants for Groups in Ben Lomond

12 restaurants available nearby

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1. Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2044)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Soquel

Booked 16 times today

Cafe Cruz is a popular and lively local restaurant. We offer casual/fine dining with a full bar, indoor and heated patio dining. Guests enjoy watching the "magic" created in our open copper-backed kitchen each night by our talented team of chefs. Notable features include many locally sourced foods, nightly sustainable seafood specials, and many creative salad and vegetable options. Our innovative pastas and sandwiches are always a hit. Spit-Roasted meats are featured each night, cooked on a french Rotisol rotisserie. The lush garden room can seat larger parties of up to 35. Guests enjoy our warm friendly service, our many seating options, and exceptionally delicious food.

2. Gabriella Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(977)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Cruz

Zagat rated as "OUTSTANDING". Gabriella Cafe is a 50 seat, picturesque and romantic dining experience in downtown Santa Cruz.

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3. The View, a Treeside Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(1179)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Cruz

Booked 8 times today

Set high on a hilltop with breathtaking panoramic views of the Monterey Bay, The View, at Chaminade offers a unique dining experience. Indoor and outdoor seating allows guests to enjoy the naturally beautiful scenery which compliments the contemporary California Cuisine. Whether it’s sustainable seafood or locally grown produce, The View emphasizes natural ingredients while providing four-diamond service. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks to help cover increases in labor costs and to support a higher minimum wage.***Please note that our kitchen closes from 1:30pm-2:00pm to prepare for dinner service. Our bar and restaurant remain open during that time, offering a fine selection of local wines, craft beers, signature cocktails, and non-alcoholic refreshments to enjoy.

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4. Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(1966)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Cruz

Booked 24 times today

Jack O’Neill Restaurant and Lounge is Santa Cruz’s best new destination for coastal California cuisine. The approachable and family-friendly vibe at Jack O’Neill Restaurant and Lounge will welcome hotel guests and locals alike.

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5. Back Nine Grill & Bar

4.2

Awesome(112)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Cruz

Booked 2 times today

The owners of the Back Nine were equally inspired by the rich history of local cuisine and food preparation dating back to Rancho Carbonero. In Spanish, Carbonero is a place where charcoal is burned, much like an American BBQ. Our expansive fresh grill menu hopefully creates a pleasurable time for each of our Back Nine guests, as they view part of the famed course's front nine.

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6. Mozaic - Santa Cruz

4.7

Exceptional(474)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Santa Cruz

Booked 2 times today

We named our restaurant Mozaic because we wanted to capture the diversity of flavors and culmination of authentic Mediterranean dishes that we offer. We bring together the best of Mediterranean recipes from Greece, Lebanon, Turkey and Sicily, emphasizing Middle Eastern influence. Our menu is hand-crafted after years of experience in the restaurant business knowing what people like. We make every dish completely authentic, utilizing 100 years old techniques that have been passed down through generations to bring you incredible flavor. COME AND TASTE THE DIFFERENCE We seek only the best, local ingredients. We use high-quality meats, like our Australian lamb tenderloin and select only sustainable seafood. Our lavash comes from an authentic Persian bakery. Everyone wants family. Mozaic is a warm and inviting atmosphere where everyone can feel at home. Come enjoy our incredible and lush atmosphere.

7. la Posta

4.8

Exceptional(2339)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Cruz

Booked 8 times today

Select from a menu that features dishes composed of locally sourced ingredients as well as house-made pastas, naturally leavened breads and pizzas from our brick oven. Because we rely on the bounty of the Santa Cruz farming community, our menu changes frequently and features a wide array of specials. La Posta’s all-Italian wine list includes autochthonous varieties from small producers, by-the-glass and by the bottle. La Posta adheres to the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch Program and is a certified City of Santa Cruz Green Business.We are so thankful for the incredible support from our customers and community. We will continue to adjust our service based upon best practices for keeping our staff and community safe.

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8. Woodstock's Pizza - Santa Cruz

4.6

Exceptional(33)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Santa Cruz

Legendary taste meets an epic party scene at Woodstock’s Pizza in downtown Santa Cruz. Bring your friends for mouth-watering pizza and our famous Wildebread. Woodstock's offers a fast casual dining experience with counter ordering and delivery to your table.Bring your friends for award-winning pies, sides and suds. Your choices are endlessly customizable; we have options for most dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and lactose-intolerant. Try our signature wheat crust and exclusive extra zesty sauce, and watch us load on the freshest, highest-quality toppings. Woodstock's has 16 taps serving some of the most innovative craft beers, along with a selection of bottled beers and wines. We specialize in groups of all sizes, with flexible seating and a pet-friendly heated patio. Join the fun at our weekly Trivia and Pint Nights. We're open from lunch to late night, and we deliver throughout Santa Cruz. We accept reservations f

9. Laili

4.7

Exceptional(2865)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Santa Cruz

Booked 10 times today

Laili is our expression of love through food and service. We offer a unique menu made up of fusion Afghani Mediterranean items that include kabobs, wraps, flatbreads, pastas, and spiced lamb and chicken dishes as well as delicious vegetarian options.Laili Restaurant "BEST MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT", Good Times 2023, Voted #1Rich Mediterranean Flavors with a Unique Afghan Twist in the Heart of Downtown Santa Cruz.Currently taking reservations for lunch and dinner, walk-ins welcome too.Dine in our elegant, secluded, off street patio. Visit our website for event information.

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10. Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Santa Cruz

4.1

Excellent(44)

Price: Moderate

• Irish • Santa Cruz

Rosie McCann's Irish Pub is located in Santa Cruz, California and specializes in serving homemade Irish pub fare. The restaurant features a neighborhood bar atmosphere and offers a full-service bar with over 25 beers on tap.Rosie McCann's Irish Pub serves lunch and dinner daily and offers an additional brunch service on weekends. Brunch fare at the restaurant consists of steak and eggs, corned beef hash and eggs, eggs Benedict, buttermilk pancakes and more. Lunch and dinner at Rosie McCann's Irish Pub features a variety of appetizers, salads, soups, entrées, steaks, Irish favorites, grass fed burgers, pasta and sandwiches.

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John
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Menu, Food, & Service outstanding. Not a place for romantic ambience - a bit loud and lighting on the bright side. A lack of a sophisticated feel was disappointing for a special evening dinner out - common to see patrons dressing sloppily in denim and running shoes.
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EvviaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Palo Alto
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4.8
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Kimmy
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This is by far my favorite restaurant in the Bay Area. The staff is always so friendly and welcoming and we always leave extremely satisfied. This is my family’s go to stop for special celebrations!
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Original Joe's WestlakePrice: Moderate• Italian• Daly City
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4.8
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ChristineVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •62 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Never disappointed when dining at Cafe Cruz…we were celebrating our anniversary and were offered a complimentary glass of bubbly…the mahi mahi was cooked to perfection and I think they have the best salad menu in Santa Cruz.
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Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Soquel
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4.7
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susmitaVIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Amazing gastronomic experience, albeit on the very expensive side, especially when 22% gratuities are already added. Having said that, service was fantastic, we were stuffed at the end of the 8 courses and really marveled at the Chef’s creations. The best part though, were the cocktail drinks and the Granny Smith apple for desert. These two things were definitely worth it.
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The Plumed HorsePrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Saratoga
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4.6
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Azadeh
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Always amazing food and great service, tonight we came back after a year and everything was amazing, the best food in South Bay
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Dio DekaPrice: Very Expensive• Greek• Los Gatos
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4.8

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar

2. Gabriella Cafe

3. The View, a Treeside Restaurant

4. Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

5. Back Nine Grill & Bar

6. Mozaic - Santa Cruz

7. la Posta

8. Woodstock's Pizza - Santa Cruz

9. Laili

10. Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Santa Cruz

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