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1. Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(2029)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Soquel
Booked 48 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.
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2. Vinocruz
4.6
Exceptional(123)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Soquel
Booked 1 time today
Vinocruz Wine Bar and Kitchen features over 50 local wines by the glass from the beautiful and often under appreciated Santa Cruz Mountains AVA starting at about $9 a glass along with local ciders and beers on tap. We also have an extensive menu of small plates including Flatbreads, Fish Tacos, Street Tacos, Short rib Sliders, House made Hummus, Vino Burger, Port infused Truffles, daily specials and much more!We are located in Soquel Village about a 2 min drive from Capitola beach and 10 min from SC Beach Boardwalk. Our large redwood bar and handmade tables offer a cozy, but modern dining experience. For groups larger than 4 please give us a call and we would be happy to accommodate you. Our goal is to be your go-to location for a slightly upscale wine bar in Santa Cruz County and also THE place to go explore Santa Cruz Mountains Wines.
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3. Laili
4.7
Exceptional(2858)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Santa Cruz
Booked 31 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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4. Alderwood Santa Cruz
4.7
Exceptional(642)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Santa Cruz
Booked 19 times today
Alderwood, under the culinary leadership of Executive Chef Mikey Adams, is dedicated to providing a dining experience that strikes a delicate balance between the comfort and warmth of home and the vibrancy of the downtown dining scene. Our mission is to offer our guests an exceptional and memorable meal that is deeply rooted in our commitment to fostering a genuine connection between our open kitchen and the local community. We welcome you to join us for an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of togetherness and exceptional cuisine.
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5. Chocolate the Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(82)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Cruz
Booked 11 times today
Now celebrating 25 years, Chocolate the Restaurant provides an attractive dining environment for couples on dates, friendly meetings, and special occasion meals. Dine outside on the heated garden patio. Celebrate special occasions with up to 25 guests in the private street-side party room. Maybe start with a Chocolate Martini or a Passion Fruit Margarita. Chef David Jackman's fresh baked pasta rosettes, slow-roasted meats, and delicious seasonal organic vegetable dishes are all a prelude to our many chocolaty desserts. Our wine list focuses on local and on Italian wines. Our cocktails are all made from scratch; often using locally distilled spirits, and always using fresh house-made mixers. We are at your service for dinner every night! Afternoon walk-up cafe' service Friday thru Sunday. . We are open for dinner every holiday except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

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  • Tedvip
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We celebrated our anniversary. They gave us the table we requested and made us a special “happy anniversary” card too, and decorated our dessert. We are regulars and they remembered us. Very enjoyable.
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    Dio DekaPrice: Very Expensive• Greek• Los Gatos
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    4.9
  • Bernadettevip
    Chicago / Illinois •82 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    such a great night, parking easy, rainy friday but still able to enjoy evening food amazing Giovanni extremely helpful and provided great suggestions Food came out in good timing and drinks just as tasty! Enjoyed the entire experience everything fresh
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    Old Fisherman's GrottoPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Monterey
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    4.7
  • Diane
    San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Mussels were fantastic! Steak cooked to perfection!
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    Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Soquel
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    4.7
  • OpenTable Diner
    California Central Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We have been there 3 times now and every single time the food was exceptional. Every single item we have ordered salads, soup, appetizers, main courses and desserts were seasoned to perfection. I don't know how they do it, but it is always perfect. I fancy myself as quite a cook, but I am so impressed with their palates. The service is great, also, always there when you need them.
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    Pasta MoonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Half Moon Bay
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    4.7
  • Ambervip
    Chicago / Illinois •352 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    What a beautiful view, especially at sunset. Such a unique ambiance in a historic building and the tomahawk steak is perfect for sharing.
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    Grand ViewPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• San Jose
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    4.6

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