Restaurants in Capitola

“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.”

“Great service! Delicious food!”

“Good pizza. Light and airy, I could literally see thru my pizza from side to side between the bottom layer of crust and the next layer up. Firm bottom crust but not burned. Similar to Round Table or Mountain Mike's pizza.”

“The best pizza ever!! We always come here❤️👏🏻👍🏻”

“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!”

“Peanut butter and jelly crepe is my favorite, but there are many to choose from.”

“Great food, great location, great host. Happy to see a local business succeed.”

“Just had breakfast at this gem of a cafe. The food was excellent. The staff was sweet and hospitable. Seriously, put this charming spot on your breakfast list. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

“The best pizza ever!! We always come here❤️👏🏻👍🏻”

“Excellent dinner – Creative dishes with outstanding flavors and top-notch service made for a memorable experience. However, the acoustics in the room created a high level of noise, making conversation challenging. Improved sound dampening would greatly enhance the overall ambiance.”

“Small restaurant in Capitola with amazing Italian food. Food was absolutely delicious and the staff was super friendly. It did take a little bit of time to get the food out but you can tell it was fresh and it was worth the wait”

“Great service, food and atmosphere”

“My Thai is under new management/owners, a husband and wife team and they are amazing! They are both friendly and fun and really know how to cook.

We ordered the Pad See Ew and Pad Thai with crispy chicken and both were DELICIOUS!!! We had a long pause in conversation cause the food was so good. Then we had mango sticky rice with coconut ice cream for desert, it was perfect. Also plating was lovely and we didn’t wait long for our food.

I can’t wait to go back and I’m so happy to have an incredible Thai restaurant in the neighborhood!

Highly recommend, planning to go back asap and I’m definitely going to bring friends and family when they are in town.”

“I was looking for a quick bite since I work near by. The two gentleman behind the counter were very friendly. I went with the breakfast burrito, it was so good! Full of flavor and I got it with bacon. It had fresh onion and tomatoes and potatoes. It was a bit on the small side but definitely delicious, will definitely be going back to try more”

“Great food and great beer”

“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.”

“Great service, best coffee, cozy, definitely will be back”

“Yummy donuts the kids love this place”

“SOOOOOOO GOOD & FITS INTO MY FOOD ALLERGEN CONCERNS NO PROBLEM! My husband who doesn't have to skirt around gluten, dairy or eggs, ABSOLUTELY loved the treats!”

“Wonderful coffee!! We will be back for more!!”

“After a day at Capitola Beach nothing better than Polar Bear Ice Cream to cool off”

“Delightful little small business owner operated breakfast diner. Food was good and plentiful, coffee was hot and fresh and the service was great. We didn’t wait at all for a table and the other customers were all locals. They know!!”

“Such a Cozy place! The food is great, the drinks are great, and the staff is AMAZING! I love this restaurant so much and it is the best pick for a place to eat or get a drink at!”

“I ordered a smaller catering order for my husbands birthday and Taquizas Gabriel did not disappoint! He was happy to help and cater even for a smaller party (I ordered 2, 15 taco trays: 1 shrimp 1 pastor with chips/salsa/peppers/onions) which I was super grateful! The tacos were so fresh and so flavorful and the customer service was wonderful! Made it so easy for me for that day and I’m so grateful! If you need tacos for dinner tonight or for a party, I’d highly recommend getting them from here! My favorite tacos on this side of Santa Cruz/Capitola!”

“love Dharma's I've been eating here for >20 years”

“Absolutely couldn't recommend Andy & his staff enough, an absolute gentleman. Thank you Andy for the sound advice for the rest of our honeymoon, I & Niall had a fantastic time. Hopefully we will be back soon from Ireland 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪”

“Best Boba Tea in Santa Cruz County!!! Fresh tea, real fruit and made from scratch. No fake powders! Delicious 😋 🧋”

“Dinner was absolutely delicious Chef Jeff ... Never disappoints one of the best dinning experiences in Santa Cruz . Sam can also make a delicious drink too🌼 the desert was delicious as well Wow just Wow !! The olives and roasted garlic for starters were a delightful burst of delight too! We go each week for either dinner , lunch or brunch always amazing and something new on the menu each time ! The staff are all wonderful too! A great evening to a long week ! Thank you , "East End " Cheers !”

“Stop by for the convenient storefront, come back again and again for the top tier sashimi and understated but excellent hospitality. All our rolls and nigiri were mmmmmmm good. I have not been to Japan, but my companion has. Our meal was competitive on flavor and quality, and right here in Capitola. You know how miso soup can be a forgettable way to wait for your meal? Not here. Subtle and flavorful, make sure you enjoy some along with a memorable taste of Japan.”

“Great chicken tacos 🌮 chips & salsa - the whole family enjoyed 👍🏼 Friendly service as well.”

“We always enjoy dining at Capitola Cafe… the food is good and the service is great!”

“Super chill place in Capitola village next to the Fire Station (and I don't think it's even 100% open yet ... just the weekends??) .. Really tasty Kombucha's (who knew?? ... :o ) and cookies from that famous bakery in Los Gatos (apparently everyone knew those were good :p )”

“Great sushi cooked by the real Japanese sushi chef. Miso soup was really good and great sake selection. Highly recommended. サンタクルーズで日本人の握った美味しい寿司が食べれます。お客さんたくさんでした。”

“GUYSSSSSS after being abandoned by the universe and vehicular misfortune, Olive herself, the god of the garden, extended her arms of fettuccine warmly by providing the most decadent of feasts i’ve ever laid my mouth on. the breadsticks were as warm as a hug i wish my mother would give me and the Alfredo sauce dripped down my gullet with gusto by the ancient italian spirit. we took refuge in the care of our most beloved waiter, jose, who offered us refills a plenty of our delicious raspberry lemonade, soup, and breadstick. #highlyrecomend”

“Food is really good and waiter was friendly”

“Little gem of a find... fish tacos were great. So was the super taco. Guacamole was fresh. Our server was the best! She was prompt, friendly and accommodating. We found a table tucked outside which was nice, but you're crowded with Zelda folks coming and going. Inside seating is fine, but you're on the beach - would be nice to have more outside seating.

Definitely coming back.”

“I have been coming here for 22 years. The wine and the experience is amazing. The facility also has a beautiful deck over looking the Soquel Creek. The hospitality manager Christopher has provided amazing customer service, is extremely knowledgeable on all things wine and always makes you feel welcome. Madelin is really wonderful as well. I highly recommend this amazing tasting room.”

“Love the Capi YL store! It’s where it all started...😊 💚👍🏼🍧👍🏼💖”

“We live just up the street and finally came in for the first time. My Son and I had the chicken pesto and the chicken apple Brie Sandos. Food was BOMB delicious. The vibe is super family oriented and welcoming. The spot is super quaint and comfortable. The staff is so friendly, u know ur neighbors.”

“This is truly a hidden gem, my son considers this his favorite, and I can see why. The service is incredibly fast, the prices are affordable, and they make all his favorite rolls.

Today, I tried the vegan Veggie Garden roll, and wow! It's like a fresh salad in a sushi roll, packed with seaweed. It came with a side of perfect fresh miso soup.

If you're ever around the Capitola and need a fast sushi fix, this should be your choice. You won't be disappointed!”

“get the #9, you wont regret it and if you're there on a day they have mushroom brie soup, grab one of those too!”

“Delightfulness and the perfect place to satisfy your sweet tooth with friendly staff.Delicious and the perfect place to satisfy your sweet tooth with friendly staff.”

“Just received a cupcake from a friend. Just delicious. Can't wait to go buy some more. Yummy.”

“This is some of the best food my family and I have ever had! Super fresh and delicious! My boys got the pad Thai spice level zero and it was some of the most flavorful and delicious pad Thai we’ve ever had. My husband got the yellow curry spice level one. I got spice level two on my green curry and it was still clearing out our sinuses so just be aware of that when choosing a spice level. I like spicy, but 2 or 3 would be plenty spicy for me. Both amazing! We also all loved the vegetable soup. The broth was so yummy and veggies seemed freshly blanched/not mushy texture…just pure perfection. Wish I could eat here more often!”

“Love the Hibiscus 🌺 ice tea..”

“You got the mascot Chunk and not to mention its the best shop in town”

“Best smoothies in Capitola!”

“A&W is my favorite fast food restaurant in America;Because among all the drinks, I think the Root Beer here is the best.The French fries are also the best here.Other staples are a matter of opinion, but I prefer the beef burger here”

“How can we not be friends ✊. thank you for your kind Grindz and awesome hospitality 💯. Love your food and family 💚”

“Once they’re on a late date on a Sunday with my girlfriend had a little seat on the beach had some nachos and street tacos very delicious. Great service highly recommend.”

“I stumbled onto this spot while on a work trip. It was lunch time and I was in the mood for a nice sandwich. So I decided to give this place a try. Right when I walked in I noticed how clean the place was, which I appreciate greatly. They had just opened so I was the only customer. I placed my ordered at the counter. Their menu has so many great sounding sandwiches. But I decided to go the REO Speedwagon and a side house salad. Along with an iced tea. I sat down at a booth and my food arrived shortly after. The sandwich had a nice helping of quality meats, fresh produce and the sour dough bread was perfection. The salad was also very good and the perfect size. Overall everything tasted great and at a reasonable price. The staff were all friendly and provided prompt service. I will definitely come here again when I’m in the area.”

“Love that this mall focuses on family events, service and experiences. Excited to continue watching all of the new developments happening here!”

“Rad Spot to enjoy a meal and drink”

“We love Geisha Sushi. Such friendly staff, high quality fresh fish and ingredients. Truly the best in SC!”

“Surprisingly delicious boba drinks can be found here. Their name didn't give me that impression about anything about boba drinks. I stopped by just randomly and found boba drinks to be so good. Enjoy!”

“I never write reviews for places but this chilis deserves one. I don’t come here too often but when i do come here my experience is a 10/10. Our waiter who has served us the last few times- his name is Sam, is truly an angel on earth. He is so kind, patient, and his customer service is among the best i’ve seen in any restaurant. He was so kind to my partner and I and he helped us so much by answering any questions we had and having just a super helpful and caring attitude. In regards to the food, also 10/10. The cooks deserve some serious appreciation because for the first time in a long time I was trying to eat past full because it was so good haha. The atmosphere here is also super nice, the music isn’t too loud and there’s lots of open natural light. Thank you for a wonderful meal and experience!”

“Love their outdoor seating for a glass of wine and a sunset”

“Everyone likes fried chicken every once in a while . This KFC does a good job with service , the restaurant is always clean , and the chicken has always been fresh and HOT !!!”