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!”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“Great tacos and great view🏄‍♀️”

“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!”

“Best cocktail bar in the South Bay!”

“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.”

“Such a yummy place. No meat! Such unique and healthy food. There’s seating and a restroom around the back. Outdoor only. There’s a parking lot and it usually doesn’t get full. kind of expensive.”

“Great roast and light meals. Friendly staff. Fun partnerships with Chubbs Chicken and Full Steam Dumplings. Unfortunately the student customers camp out with their laptops way past their welcome - c’mon guys it’s a restaurant after 5pm. Go to the library”

“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.”

“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.”

“Delicious food, fabulous staff. A must try”

“Stumbled across this place, and so glad we did!
⭐️A HUGE selection of pastries, sandwiches, breakfast, sweet treats and more! I got an Italian sandwich, a shrimp artichoke salad (delishhhh!), and a lovely mini pumpkin cheesecake. ⭐️
We are definitely going back here this trip! Parking is somewhat difficult to find, would recommend parking around the block.”

“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.”

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

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

“My wife and I split the Davenport burrito. It was delicious, but it could have easily fed three people. It is gigantic.
Nice deck outside, but it was too windy for that.”

“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!”

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

“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 😆”

“This is my favorite booth at SAP when I go to Sharks games. You can see the arepas being grilled fresh and the fillings are so flavorful. The owners are very welcoming. I’m looking forward to the opening of their San Jose location since I haven’t been able to make it to Santa Cruz.”

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

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lovely café by a stunning rocky beach!
We were lucky — there was a surfing competition that day, which made the visit even more special. The café has a calm, pleasant atmosphere with a mix of people: some working quietly with laptops and headphones, others chatting in pairs or families with kids. The coffee is real and high-quality ☕️, and I highly recommend the cheese croissant – flaky and rich with perfect layers – and the almond croissant, just as delicious. Orders are placed at the counter, and the cashier was especially sweet”

“Outstanding food and service. Highly recommend as the best Italian Restuarant in the Bay Area”

“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.”