Restaurants near Ben Lomond

“If I was being executed tomorrow, I would ask for these thumbprint cookies as my last meal.”

“Great place for tunes!! Awesome local acts and great bartenders!”

“Very good food, service is quick and friendly.”

“This place is a bit expensive.But you have to keep in mind you are in the mountains. The staff is usually very kind, but it is a smaller place so it's always a better to go place than a sit place, as usually tables are full.”

“At first glance, the outside came off a little sketch...but the deli sandwiches are insanely good. Just stop spot and the lady working in the liquor store was super chill. 5 stars for the tri tip sandwich and good service.”

“Really wonderful ambiance, Charles is a great waiter, the service and food is wonderful. If you are into desserts, the beignets are epic. EPIC!”

“Coffee conspiracy is by far my favorite roaster (and now cafe) in Santa Cruz. Eddie is genuinely kind, hard-working and determined, and I’d definitely recommend stopping in to give his coffee a shot!”

“Great tacos and great view🏄‍♀️”

“I can’t say enough good things about Brad, Linda, and staff. They are wonderful to be around and everyone really cares about the food. There is something on the menu for the vast majority of eaters. The garden on site is walkable and absolutely gorgeous. For food: beef cheeks, fried chicken, and any pasta you care for. Wine: a broad selection of interesting bottles Non-alcoholic: lemonade 😋”

“As a Brazilian I can say without a doubt this is the most authentic Brazilian food you'll get in Santa Cruz. Excellent staff/ service, yummy traditional Brazilian dishes, amazing appetizers, excellent selection of drinks and oh may the deserts!!!! This place rocks and will hopefully be with us for a very long time. Family owned.”

“Best cocktail bar in the South Bay!”

“Good menu for vegan and vegetarian. The parking is limited. All outdoor seating. The patio area has umbrellas, but the other are by parking lot does not. Overall good experience.”

“I had a fantastic experience doing the tasting menu and the wine pairing. Lots of small perfectly executed dishes, served at a good cadence. Lots of the ingredients were foraged, including some of the seafood. The wines in the pairing were great, especially considering the price point of the pairing was very reasonable - for so many pours of wine. I understand that the menu is constantly changing - so I'm sure I'll be going back soon.”

“Love everything here, Janeen is my favorite. She is always so nice and attentive. Get the artichoke lasagna for sure.”

“A delicious and somewhat tucked away spot.

I always drive by good dogs on my way to and from my job. It closes right when I get off. I had the time to go today and it was well worth the visit.
The dogs are delicious the airstream trailer is adorable and he's both polite, willing to chat, and fast.
If you want to stop by there is only one parking spot. I'd recommend parking by Santa Cruz tire and auto and walking over. There is some good seating.
I'm definitely going back and bring my friend and coworkers along.”

“They make the best ice cream in town, with over 100 flavors to choose from”

“11th hour coffee is the best in town! Small batch quality direct trade coffee roasted with love. Happy to support a local growing business in the community.”

“great service! delicious, authentic Oaxacan food. We will go back!”

“This restaurant is in great spot. The scenery and ambiance are elegant and immersive, with most dining areas offering beautiful landscaped surrounding and unique views of nearby river. The staff are warm and attentive.”

“Basque style tapas (pintxos) in a stylish little restaurant. What’s not to like? Stop in for a couple of small bites and a drink like a Spaniard would, or have dinner.”

“Amazing! That’s all that needs to be said. See you next visit!”

“Authentic Arepas! 5 star service. Everything was made fresh and delicious”

“Mad chick was crispy and juicy. Other burgers were above-average quality, tasty but not surprisingly delicious. Note that the burger's add-on menu has various selections.

Service and atmosphere was neutral, no service at all since you pickup/cleanup the dishes/dining table. The restaurant is always crowded and noisy.”

“Every time we drive over from San Jose we eat there.”

“Always so good and the owners are really nice to my dog and I. I have no problem suggesting this place to anyone. Every time I have the person has been very thankful”

“This restaurant is amazing. Definitely worth visiting. Small and romantic. And the food..... Fantastic. I visited from out of town, had a late lunch. This is a place worth going to. The staff is warm and welcoming. I would definitely come back.”

“Fun, bustling, cafateria style bakery, (with a huge selection of bakery items) coffee and breafast spot. Pricey, which is expected in this local. Pastries were Excellent. Had the enchilada. It was very good. An 8.5/10 for my palet. Coffee was very good. Not Great. Would definitely drop in again when visiting.”

“Absolutely delicious, we cleaned our plates ☺️ we got the chicken and beef brisket plates and they were both fresh and perfectly balanced. The pomegranate matcha latte was excellent as well.

ETA: the food was so good we also got a shawarma wrap to share. It was SO good; I usually hate dill but these chefs are such experts that it actually complemented the flavors of the wrap and I found myself enjoying the flavor of dill for the first time in my life 😆”

“Wow what an adorable little gem! I ordered the Jalapeno Cheddar Breakfast Bagel and omg, this just might have been the best bagel I've ever had. I've had Jersey & NY bagels but this really stood out. It was so incredibly chewy and soft in the middle and perfectly crisp on the outside. The flavor of the melted cheddar, pops of jalapeno and a subtle tang from the sourdough were incredible. The staff were very friendly & my food came out rather fast given the crowd. Couldn't recommend this place enough if you're in the area!”

“Wonderful host, with great food&wine recommendations- we had a wonderful time with our friends. We enjoyed the amazing food and drinks and the splendid coffee and deserts. We will definitely come back!”