43 Best American Restaurants near Boulder Creek

“My favorite local hangout! food is always great, their beer selection is well-chosen and often local, staff is friendly and helpful. plus the live music is a fun addition in the warmer weather.“

“Scopazzi’s has long since been a favorite venue for the BCBA to host events. From dinner/auction fundraisers to roundtable meetings to lunch meetings and now our 1st annual community planning event. They knocked it out of the park today for the CPE! Thank you to Talal and all of the staff!“

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

“We asked to sit in a different spot because there was a large table and lots of loud talking. We were moved to the very last table at the end of the restaurant when there were four other tables in the row closer to the front available. When we left, the very first table in the long row was still vacant. I can understand if we did not have a reservation, but we did have one. The wait staff was excellent and the food was delicious. We didn't really appreciate being treated that way.“

“Best after party location in the area!

Bruno's Bar and Grill has everything you could possibly want for an evening of celebrating: Bar games to keep people competitive and playful; a dance floor with massive speakers to dance the night away; high top seating for convenient snacking and chatting; plus a super vibey room called The Vault.

Joanne was incredibly helpful and flexible. She kept Bruno's open late for us and offered a delicious catering menu. My guests couldn't eat the Naughty Fries fast enough.

I'm incredibly thankful Bruno's exists. It was the perfect ending to my wedding day.

THANK YOU!“

“Top of the line Food thats forsure“

“Everything was great! We will be returning. Maybe next time for dinner.“

“Amazing food, flavor is off the charts. These guys are doing my wedding. They are so pleasant, warm, and helpful. I can’t wait to have them at my wedding.“

“Stopped by today, Tate was amazing, so wonderful and friendly. We had pizza which was delicious. Our first time there but we will definitely go again. Thank you Tate, you made our day start in an amazing way 👍🇬🇧👍“

“Love this place great people work here. Miss all you.“

“Great music, great people, great food!“

“Celebrated our anniversary and everything was perfect! Great food and excellent service!!!“

“Best food ever. Friendly owners and staff. Great location and views. Love!“

“I cannot say enough about this restaurant! GOGA is the place to go for fresh, healthy, delicious food! Definitely Saratoga’s hidden gem! It is behind the UPS building with plenty of parking. The staff is wonderful, very accommodating & Chef Brads presentation & deliciousness of his fabulous meals is always 5 stars! We will be going back this Sunday for brunch with family from out of town that can’t wait to try it! Go GOGA!!“

“Loma Brewing was an awesome place to have our party. Their food was delicious, the space was fabulous and the staff were incredible. They were so easy to work with and made the planning and day of so easeful. I felt so supported. I highly recommend them for events and also just a night out!

Vegetarian options: Plenty of veggie options“

“We had a Large “Classic”pizza, it was delicious,“

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

“Love the bar and good eats!“

“Best experience and I highly recommend“

“On a vacation from Michigan. Came in on a Sunday morning for breakfast. Two types of eggs Benedict did not disappoint. Very friendly staff. Great value!“

“I ordered some breakfast to go, and what we received was great, but we didn’t receive all of the side items. I definitely recommend checking your order. The service was friendly, quick, and really overall very pleasant, and the food quality was excellent. I hope to come back when I have time to eat in person.“

“I always love my experience here at The Diner of Los Gatos when I come into the area to visit family. We come here every time, a tradition. The food is delicious and the staff are very friendly and it’s a fun place to bring my grandson.“

“This is the place to be for delicious food and cocktails! As you sit in the newly renovated restaurant and bar, watching the teams of golfers swinging away in the background.“

“Such a good and relaxing atmosphere! Everyone is nice!“

“Terra Fresca Coffee Bar and Restraunt are Delicious! Everything is made with love“

“My family and i arrive to this location and they bring to us Hot meal they have Friendly servers they always smile they are kind with our kids. My omelette was utterly delicious i going to cone back this location in a good spot. in santa cruz. thanks for everything“

“Dog friendly! Great food and drinks!“

“I've been coming here for a while now because the breakfast has been an amazing experience and I love the service and staff. Lily, our server is super friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. I ordered the Mack breakfast sandwich and it was in my opinion the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. I have a picture of the menu below which was taken on April 5th 2025. They do have specials and that is always a good pic as well. The portions have value and it's nice to bring the leftovers home. Can't wait to come back“

“My favourite dining hall at UCSC! Nothing will beat the gorgeous view at the Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall. I wish they had more halal options and a greater variety of food, but it does the job! Would highly recommend getting food here pre-sunset, and to bask in the view whilst sitting on the balcony - alone and with friends.“

“Over in San Francisco from Perth Australia and popped in for a couple of beers, awesome spot and great beers, staff were super friendly and even grabbed some merch, get yourselves over and support these guys and have a cracking pint or four“

“This is my favorite spot for a sandwich and some coffee especially after a morning hike. My go-to recommendation is the Breakfast BLT. The bacon on it is mouthwatering delicious!! I’ve taken multiple friends and family here and they’ve all become fans too. If you’re already exploring Los Gatos, Purple Onion Café is absolutely worth the pit-stop.“

“The food was just as impressive as the atmosphere. The menu had a variety of options from juicy burgers and crispy wings to fresh salads and hearty sandwiches. I tried their signature wings, and they were perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of heat. The drinks menu was also diverse, offering everything from craft beers to creative cocktails, perfect for game-day celebrations!! The beers are colder here than Alaska.“

“Kitchen staff leaves PROMPTLY at 10pm so dont expect any food or dessert after 10. Additionally, the internet states the establishment closes at 11pm. Although the staff (they told us) has been told repeatedly that the closing time is incorrect, no one has bothered to correct it. Wait staff is lackadaisical. They did not communicate last call on cocktails or offer dessert prior to kitchen close.“

“This place is the best. Always have great service and the food is always good. This is my goto breakfast spot. David and his family are awesome! oh, can't forget about the bbq.“

“My wife and I had breakfast and it was terrific. My chicken fried steak was cook to perfection as was eggs. The pancakes were fluffy. A great little place to have a quick or relaxing meal at. The menu has several things I wished I could’ve ordered.“

“Best Smoked Crispy Pata (which has to be ordered ahead) and cornbread! Chef adds his special ingredients to the dishes and the taste is out of this world! This restaurant is a must try for all you foodies.“

“It’s the best restaurant experience in Los Gatos. The food, ambiance, experience is amazing!!“

“My friend got the California burger with a side salad, and I got the bacon and blue, but instead of blue cheese, I got pepper jack with a side of fries. And my oh my.... it was sooooooo good! The balsamic drizzle was delicious with the burger.“

“Tasty brick oven pizza and fresh salads
This place was great! They have a big brick oven in the restaurant, and the pizza was really good. I usually like a super crispy crust, but theirs still tasted great. The arugula salad and shaved Brussels sprouts were fresh and light, really nice. The place is kid-friendly, which made it easy for the whole family to enjoy.“

“Love this place, they've done a really good job with the swim club and the restaurant is great... such a great addition to the community, thanks guys!“

“I love this restaurant and have eaten here before they have fantastic choices on the menu and the food is always very tasty, hot and never disappoints. The reason for my low rating is simple: the noise level was unbearable. Conversation was nearly impossible because people were shouting over each other, and despite having excellent hearing, I could hardly make out a word. To make matters worse, the music was blasting. I enjoy good music, but if you're hoping for a pleasant, relaxing dinner, this is absolutely NOT the place. Period. I doubt this review will change anything—but you asked, so here it is.“

“My family and i arrive to this location and they bring to us Hot meal they have Friendly servers they always smile they are kind with our kids. My omelette was utterly delicious i going to cone back this location in a good spot. in santa cruz. thanks for everything“