Restaurants in Capitola

“Just happened on this place by doing map search for restaurants while in Watsonville. It was magical! Beautiful buildings & gardens. We are on the heated patio & just loved it. Excellent food: ribeye, & steak & lobster. Delish wedge salad too. Took the dessert home & enjoyed that too; the accompanying ice cream was the best. Very lovely experience.”

“Great service! Delicious food!”

“Best pizza in the county. Crispy bottom, lot of topping, excellent dough, Freindly staff and proud chef. They have hot off the grill/baked sandwiches, wine, beer and soft drink and much more...Good pricing.

Parking: Free Parking in plaza

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access from sidewalk to main dining entrance.”

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

“The food here makes my eyes roll back in my head and makes me moan while I eat it. It’s bonkers how good everything is. Bagels and pizza and seasonal items are off the charts. And the staff are lovely. Don’t hesitate! You will love it. The farmers market is a favorite of mine. Pizzas are off the hook too. And I love the golden milk from the coffee stand! The only complaint is I want them to be open longer!”

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“Very friendly and helpful personal - answered all my questions about food and even let me try a stew as I have never had this before. Pricing and portions are good.”

“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 )”

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

“Fun, bustling, cafateria style bakery, (with a huge selection of bakery items) coffee and breafast spot. Pricey, which is expected in this local. Pastries were Excellent. Had the enchilada. It was very good. An 8.5/10 for my palet. Coffee was very good. Not Great. Would definitely drop in again when visiting.”

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

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

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

“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!”

“Yummy donuts the kids love this place”

“I was riding my motorcycle from my dr appt in San Jose back to Monterey, and stopped here to stretch my legs. The banh mi thit heo was awesome. I took half home to my wife so she could see how good it tastes—we haven’t found any restaurants around Monterey area that serve good banh mi, so we’re going to be coming back.”

“Great service, food and atmosphere”

“Spicy Chicken Po' Boy, the jambalaya, the red beans and sausage stew, the fried pickles, and the cornbread are all phenomenal! Looking to try more dishes! Thanks Chad and staff!”

“Decided to try something new and I was not disappointed!
Homey kitchen environment and locals chatting and greeting the regulars.
I plan to go back in the future.”

“Capitola's hidden Gem. Amazing food and service. Large portions. Party of 7 and everyone said the same thing Excellent Food and Amazing service. It is a small restaurant which makes for nice ambience. I had the linguine and clams and the sauce was spot on! Also a great number of clams to go with it. The Tiramisu oh my it was heaven on earth! You can not go wrong here probably the best Italian food in Santa Cruz County.”

“Attentive service even on a crowded night. Big selection and nice setting. Generous portions.”

“Fast, fresh, and tasty Japanese cuisine. Greatt if you are in need a quick bite that is high quality. I was there for 30 minutes and was able to enjoy a miso soup and bento box. Would return.”

“Hosted my daughter’s birthday at this great venue. Cathy was an attentive and organized one woman show— doing food and wine orders. All of us relaxed and enjoyed ourselves for a few hours. Cork and Fork is an oasis that feels very private and intimate. Thank you, Cathy, for all you did to make that party a success.”

“There were plenty of open tables available, yet we were seated at one that hadn’t been cleaned. It was wiped down with a napkin only after we were already seated. Our food arrived before our drinks, and we had to request water after waiting for 20 minutes.”

“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. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

“Generous portion size, good quality ingredients, I had the poke bowl and it was delicious. Location is small and simple but has indoor and outdoor seating, the staff is friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend this hidden gem.”

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

“Delicious! We ordered the breakfast burrito, 2 banana and Nutella crepes, 1 Parisian lemon crepe and 1 strawberry cream crepe. Everything was delicious! There were plenty of bananas and strawberries inside the pancake and lots of cream on the side. I definitely recommend this place.”

“I recently got to visit chunks sandwiches for the first time since they redid the menu, and it does not disappoint. I ordered the turkey bacon and pesto sandwich, the Drayton, and the Reuben, and all three of them were delicious. The bread is soft, and the ingredients are high quality and delicious. The clam chowder is also really solid, and was a great side. The food came out piping hot, and the service was beyond kind. This is my favorite sandwich I’ve had in Santa Cruz, and is my new go to!

Parking: Lots of parking right out front.”

“Great food and great beer”

“Starz Cupcakes was at Manteca Pumpkin Fair this past weekend. I had two cupcakes (red velvet and Oreo), both were amazing. Hope the come back for the Watermelon Street Fair in June. Amazing cupcakes.”

“This wine bar is like coming home and hanging out with close friends, having great conversations, delicious food paired up with your wine, live music or play some records. This is the spot to be in Capitola. The owners, Doug and Ann Marie, are stellar hosts.”

“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 !”

“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 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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”

“We had such a great time here. Their ambiance and location are absolutely top notch. We were so much welcomed here and the sincere hospitality we received. We highly recommend this! ?”

“Very friendly and fast service. They have a wide menu selection and an abundance of delicious agua frescas to choose from! If you find yourself in Capitola or at the mall, I definitely recommend stopping here.”

“Love the Hibiscus 🌺 ice tea..”

“So delicious!!! Best food on the esplanade, by far! We look forward to this place every time we're in Capitola. Worth every penny! Never fails, and great customer service. The owner is so helpful and friendly and she checks on us throughout our visit. Nachos are amazing and huge. Prices are great, especially for the location. Can't wait to go back!”

“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。”

“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!”

“Best smoothies in Capitola!”

“I recently moved to the area and decided to stop by for a light lunch to sample the food. I ordered the fresh rolls and the veggie soup. The peanut sauce that accompanied the fresh rolls was delicious. However, the soup was quite lacking in tofu and vegetables, as it was mostly broth. Flavors were good, so I would definitely come back for dinner, but would not get the soup again.”

“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 !!!”

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

“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.”

“Rad Spot to enjoy a meal and drink”

“Randomly went to this Chili's 2 days in a row, it's always packed full of people. I would not say the food is amazing but it's good, the chairs are getting a little worn out but I am happy that there is a Chili's here because it's time to go there with family and friends.”

“Food is really good and waiter was friendly”

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

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