Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

1957 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Organic, Californian
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:45 am Brunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 460-5013
Website
https://www.jackoneillrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Gus Trejo
Catering
Dream Inn offers full catered events from 5 - 250 people
Private party facilities
THE COVEWelcome to our new Private meeting room "The Cove" located in Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge. This room is equipped with full power outlets, LCD TV with wired access, and full food & beverage service. Seats 6 - 10 guests.

Location
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Neighborhood
Santa Cruz
Cross street
Bay Street + you can valet park at Dream Inn
Parking details
Hotel parking lot across the street from The Dream Inn, or complimentary valet parking.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,957 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Great for scenic views
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Overall
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Food
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Service
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Ambiance
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Value
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Good for groups
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Healthy
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Hot spot
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Great for fine wines
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Romantic
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Good for special occasions
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge offers "great food with a beautiful view," featuring standout dishes like ribeye, halibut, and crab cakes. The service is "excellent," with servers like Jon and Cassidy earning high praise. While some find it pricey, the "unbelievable views" and "wonderful ambiance" make it a top choice in Santa Cruz.

1,957 Reviews

R
Rich
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was wonderful. Fresh, tasty, and unique. Service was adequate but lacked personal attention. Various people brought food and cleared our table but our specific server seemed to be missing at times. Dining area was lovely and it was fun to see the wharf lit up outside.
1 person found this helpful
T
Terri
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful evening, great food and our waiter was fantanstic.
1 person found this helpful
G
Glenn
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great afternoon Bruch at Jack O'Neill's today. We've eaten here many times but this was the first since COVID and it didn't disappoint. Both the Pacific Catch BLT and the ceviche were fantastic. Add in the beautiful view and it was perfect!
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love eating here! We enjoy consistently delicious food, beautiful views and fabulous service!! One of our favorite Santa Cruz restaurants!
1 person found this helpful
S
Scott
Central Coast
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent lunch place. Nice views, easy parking good food at a decent price.
1 person found this helpful
L
Lindsey
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Jon was the best. Took time to explain the menu in detail and with a lot of knowledge of a local ingredients.
1 person found this helpful
A
Amy
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service, delicious food and we loved the ocean views.
1 person found this helpful
D
Dhsid
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful day overlooking the beach. Food and service was outstanding!
1 person found this helpful
K
Kevin
San Joaquin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant. The vibe, food, drinks and service is fantastic. We enjoy the convenience of having such a stellar restaurant at the same hotel that we are staying in.
1 person found this helpful
T
Thierry
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
D’excellents plats, une climatisation un peu forte et un service irréprochable
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FAQs

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 460-5013.

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 1957 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Additional information

Cross street
Bay Street + you can valet park at Dream Inn
Neighborhood
Santa Cruz
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:45 am Brunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Organic, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel parking lot across the street from The Dream Inn, or complimentary valet parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gus Trejo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.jackoneillrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(831) 460-5013
Catering
Dream Inn offers full catered events from 5 - 250 people
Private party facilities
THE COVEWelcome to our new Private meeting room "The Cove" located in Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge. This room is equipped with full power outlets, LCD TV with wired access, and full food & beverage service. Seats 6 - 10 guests.

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Dungeness Crab Cakes

Ahi Tuna Steak

Ribeye Steak

Menu

What 1,957 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge restaurant rated?

Is Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information