Restaurants near Brookdale

“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.”

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

“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!”

“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 food, atmosphere all the waiters are nice. Great location.”

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

“bonito lugar excelente atención”

“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 💝🍺🍕”

“Best cocktail bar in the South Bay!”

“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!”

“First time we came in ,,,
what a treat to meet someone that is so open and friendly in discussing the menu. If you have any questions about the food …..ask,
noting that his recipes will stay the same with no exceptions ,,,,what you see is what you get,,,, and what you get is the best flavor profile hamburgers you’ve ever had!!!!

Please note the highlight of my meal was the ever so ……lost out in the world , “”Choco taco”” handmade just the way you remember it!!!!!

When in Santa Cruz, this is a must!!!!”

“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”

“Delicious food, fabulous staff. A must try”

“We went for Taco Tuesday $2.50 for chicken/steak/pastor and they were good. Little 4” tacos stuffed with goodies.

The service is friendly

The restaurant is fairly clean (indoor and outdoor seating), the bathrooms are gross.”

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

“My friend and I had breakfast at Evarits’s Comal this morning and it was FABULOUS! My veggie eggs Benedict was perfectly cooked, with one of the best hollandaise sauces I’ve ever tasted. The fruit accompaniment was delicious and fresh. Service was on point. I even got serenaded and served a yummy dessert when they found out it was my birthday. I wholly recommend this excellent restaurant!”

“Somehow one of the most perfect falafel sandwiches. Fluffy pita is house-made, plump filled with freshly chopped purple cabbage, a few pink pickled onions, freshly fried falafel that’s bright green inside. And both the creamy and mildly spicy sauce.”

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

“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”

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

“Jenny is the sweetest, her food is amazing and the menu has something for every dietary need! 15/10 would recommend”

“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.”

“Best food and service we have had since pre Covid!! Very refreshing experience!!! Will definitely come back!”

“The food, service, and atmosphere, are all outstanding. Our waitress mentioned that they could make most options on the menu vegan. Wow, that was music to my ears. I’m looking forward to my return to Santa Cruz to eat at this wonderful cafe. Updated from previous review on 2026-04-24”

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

“Very tasty food (amazing focaccia!), but the highlight is the wine. I'm a wine collector and enjoy a lot of Italian wines, but they always have interesting stuff, and I surrender myself to the owner's recommendations. Haven't gone wrong yet. Delicious Etna Rosso tonight.”