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Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge, Santa Cruz, CA

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

4.7
4.7
1981 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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

Menu

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What 1,981 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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

    Healthy

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Romantic

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Lively

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge is a delightful dining spot offering "fantastic service" and "amazing views" of the ocean. Guests rave about the "delicious and beautifully presented" food, especially the creative starters and seafood dishes. While it can be pricey, the combination of "exquisite ambiance" and "friendly staff" makes it worth a visit.

1,981 Reviews

  1. Charles

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the tomales bay oysters and the Gracie catch halibut. My dining partner had the local wild mushroom pasta. Fabulous!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been to Jack Oneils in awhile and have to say the return was delightful. Great food, great ambiance and amazing company, couldn’t ask for more. All the staff was extremely kind and attentive. We will be back soon. Thank you.

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  3. Steven

    VIP

    Denver

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great food, and the service was even better, and such a nice view of the ocean and sunset during our visit.

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  4. Diana

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This dining experience was wonderful.Our servers were knowledgeable and helpful. My husband was able to taste a couple of different wines before making his choice. We shared an excellent, if not traditional, Caesar salad. The addition of roasted garlic and whole anchovy was very delicious. We each had a special fish entree. Halibut for my husband and trout for me. The sides that came with the entrees included Kale, lentils, with the trout and fennel, kale and some type of heirloom beans with the halibut. Everything was unique and very flavorful. The portions were large. we could have easily shared the trout and we did bring some of that home. The ambiance and the view of the wharf is lovely and we enjoyed the live music in the background. We had a truly memorable meal.

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  5. John

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    technical difficulties with the computer caused a significant delay in food coming out.

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  6. Jean

    VIP

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great views, lovely afternoon. Food was great although the brunch menu was limited

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  7. Christina

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was wonderful. It was stuffy inside the restaurant and we did get a bit over heated. The fruit on our cocktail was moldy and they forgot the hollandaise sauce on the Benedict.

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  8. Maura

    VIP

    New York City

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect location for beach lovers. Excellent food. Good service.

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  9. Michele

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for breakfast.. the food was excellent. I had the lemon ricotta pancakes and wow - they were delicious. Service was great, beautiful views. Overall great experience!

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  10. Irene

    VIP

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable dining experience with beautiful views. Josh was our waiter. He greeted us and described to us about specials for the night. I had the "Pacific catch" which is a white slightly fatty Halibut type of fish pan seared served over a stew with heirloom beans which were soft and goes well with the dish. The dish was very tasty, has a tangy accompaniment that makes it very appetizing. We finished off dinner with apple parfait with granola crumbles served in a cute jar.

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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 1981 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 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.
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