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!”

“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!”

“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❤️👏🏻👍🏻”

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

“Loved this resturant! The food was amazing and the atmosphere is cool. Jack the chef does an amazing job with the flavors and presentation of each dish. Highly recommend and we will be back on our next trip up north!”

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

“Vegetarian options: They have dishes that are veggies only or you can add meat to them.

Wheelchair accessibility: Most tables have chairs that can be moved so a person in a wheelchair can use it.”

“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.”

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

“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 )”

“What an outstanding Taco truck, service was amazing (well done to the young man working today), food was DELICIOUS! We had Nachos, Shrimp Tacos, Super Burrito, Churros and Fries, the entire family loved it! 10/10!”

“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.”

“Great food and great beer”

“Everything here is delicious. Over the past 40+ years watched this business grow I can say quality and service has remained consistent and excellent!

Parking: Make sure you get a TICKET AS SOON AS YOU WALK THROUGH THE DOOR. Then sit down and watch the show until they call your number?”

“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!”

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

“Great service, food and atmosphere”

“A small and cozy diner type of place. There's not a lot of tables, but there's a bar that you can sit at as well. The food was delicious--definitely recommend the bacon waffle. Such a welcoming little place with a simple menu, which is nice to see.”

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

“Yummy donuts the kids love this place”

“Got takeaway from Asian Express. From the outside, it looks like any strip mall spot. But the pho? Amazing. They pack the soup separate from the noodles, so everything stays perfect. Even the napkins are wrapped with rubber bands. Their attention to detail is next level. A breath of fresh air. Best takeaway I've had. 6 out of 5 stars.”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“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 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪”

“Vegetarian sushi options with fresh ingredients. Nice decor and music. I'll be back to try more.

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian section on the menu”

“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 !”

“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.”

“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. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

“Excellent food and service. Banana split is muncher better than Baskin-Robbins.”

“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.”

“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.”

“A great place just a block in from the beach with a good selection of wine, beer and appetizers. A nice patio and regular local music playing make for a nice stop after a day in the sand.”

“Wow. I am more of a local restaurant guy, but this place is unbelievable. Leo, our server, provided the best service I have had in at least 3 years. And we eat out a couple times a month. I thought Olive Garden would have gone downhill by now, but I was wrong, very wrong. The food was great but the service was absolutely the star of
the show tonight. Bravo Leo!”

“My boyfriend and I love this place! There's a lot of gluten free options but so far, I've only tried the crepes because they're so good! Plus, my boyfriend loves their burger, and whichever omelet he tried the first time we went here

Dietary restrictions: Plenty of gluten free options, plus turkey and beyond meat substitutes for the burgers”

“We have eaten here every time we visit Capitola. I have been meaning to give an awesome review. I started out just loving there Thai tea and Tom Kah soup . Now we have tried several other dishes and all have been WONDERFUL! I love the rebutles to the bad reviews posted. They always make me laugh!”

“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.”

“Rad Spot to enjoy a meal and drink”

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

“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.”

“Service:The staff were very friendly, accommodating and helpful. I opted to give my order to them directly vs the kiosks, due to inability to customize my order on the kiosks. Both of the young workers were friendly and patient with me as I informed them of my preferences. All smiles and friendly vibes. This was a Wednesday evening.Food:You get what you order, so be specific if you have specific desires. The quality has always been consistently good at any given Togos. This particular visit, my sandwich was made exactly how I asked and I was very happy when I was done eating.Inside:As the light aroma of hot pastrami greets the nose, one might notice it is very clean upon entry. Well lit. Plenty of tables to dine in. A restroom for customers (the only part of this Togo's that I noticed to be not so clean or aesthetically pleasing).Outside:Located in an outdoor strip mall. Parking is plentiful and fairly easy to get a close spot to the restaurant. A Yogurt Land is next door and it appears that the two restaurants provide outdoor seating together. This area of the mall looked well kept and loved by locals.”

“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! ?”

“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!”

“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.”

“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!”

“Best smoothies in Capitola!”

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

“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”

“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。”

“Had lunch with a friend here, we both had s couple of tacos. They were good, great flavor. Not greasy, the toppings were fresh and the salsa was spicy. There was no wait at 4pm, we were able to find a place to sit inside. The man who took the order was friendly and offered us chips and salsa while we waited for our food.”

“The Al Pastor was dry, I like it aged and dry, not sweet. The tacos were large and with thinly sliced fresh cabbage, tomatoes and beans. The waitstaff was excellent and the chair was comfortable. I am disappointed they didn’t have taquitos and I did not see sides of rice and beans offered on the menu. ?”

“Hey there! My name is Neil and I’m a partnership coordinator over here at DoorDash Delivery. Our customers have been submitting multiple requests for us to deliver your guys food. I’ve been having a difficult time figuring out who I would need to speak to about sending you the orders in a more efficient way. Would you mind pointing me in the right direction? Thanks so much! Neil, 480-418-4187”

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