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.”

“We came here while on vacation and were so glad we did! The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend checking it out—I ordered the Works burrito, and it was amazing!”

“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!”

“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.”

“My daughter (8 yo) wanted a hot dog, so we decided to check this little hot dog truck out. My daughter had a plain hot dog + ketchup, and I had the BLT dog + mustard. The dogs were a hit with both of us! They were fresh, and the buns were quality. There were also a few sodas I’d never seen before in the soda chest. The owner was super kind. We will definitely come here again when the kids are craving dogs. Support your local businesses!”

“Best cocktail bar in the South Bay!”

“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.”

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

“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 😋”

“AMAZING appetizers, juices and food with vegetarian and gluten free options!! Highly recommend, and if you get the steak you actually get 2!!!! It's crazy and crazy good. Already came back, twice in a week”

“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.”

“We had a really nice date night at After Hours! It's a neat place, part coffee shop/ cocktail bar/dumpling house/chicken joint. Their official names are: 11th Hour, After Hours, Full Steam Dumpling, and Chubbs Chicken Sandwiches. I definitely want to come back and try the dumplings (they weren't there that night)--and more cocktails! The cocktails were solid. Better than I've had in awhile. The vibe was chill and Allen, the bar manager, was really friendly, passionate about what he does, and gave us some good, local recs for food and drink.

I got two cocktails:

- Chanel Vintage: Sencha Vodka, Matcha Venus Aquavit, Lemon, Blackberry, Blueberry, Housemade Mochi (not too sweet at all and the housemade mochi was fun)

- Limerence: Citadelle Gin, Kina L'Aero D'or, Passion fruit, Lemon Vanilla Sherbert, Side of Prosecco (I've been wanting to try a Porn Star for awhile and this is their version of it. I'm a fan. I also automatically love anything with a side of prosecco.)

Allen also gave us housemade lemon shortbread and chocolate to try. Fun stuff. I am all for this baked goods + cocktails combo. Super inventive.

Will definitely be back for more cocktail talent!”

“Food and beer or beer and food Both sooo good, as always 💝🍺🍕”

“The dinner was amazing the chef really knows what he is doing- the sauces omg divine. The staff was charming and friendly the ambiance of the place cozy and elegant, pleasant but not overwhelming music and of course wonderful wine. We will definitely be coming back and only regret not having come sooner!”

“Delicious food, fabulous staff. A must try”

“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”

“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.”

“Costa Azul was a great place to grab some tacos and a home cooked chili relleno in a beautiful spot right off on highway one. It had a very welcoming and laid back vibe, and great seating both indoors and outdoors. The service at the counter was super friendly!”

“First time trying this place and we absolutely LOVED it! It was amazing. The food was great, atmosphere was also really good. Our waitress was so friendly. I think her name was Eleanor, not 100% sure! Will definitely be coming back. We really enjoyed how the food didn’t come out so quickly. There was time to eat our appetizer and then ease into dinner.”

“The food was good. The fried chicken po boy was awesome”

“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 😆”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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”