Restaurants in Capitola

“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!”

“Very happy we tried this place. Friendly staff and great service. A good bagel lox/gravlax/smoked salmon and cream cheese combo is one of my favorite breakfast foods and La Marea did not disappoint with the Scandi. One of the best I’ve had. The crunch of the sourdough bagel (with caraway dill) really brought it home. The pistachio latte was a perfect balance of flavor and not overly sweet like you get at a ⭐🦌. I may need to grab a slice of their pizza before we head out.”

“First time trying Village Host Pizza. I ordered the Pesto Chicken Pizza and it was delicious. Fresh ingredients, perfect crust and full of flavor. I'll definitely be a repeat customer.”

“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.”

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

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

“We recently hired Taquizas Gabriel for an event and they were great! Very nice set up, great food and professional, friendly service! Everyone loved it! Highly recommend :)”

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

“One of the best meals I've had in Santa Cruz in a very long time. So many tourist quality crappy restaurants here, This was a great surprise. Took away one star only because they leave the front door open and is pretty cold outside in Capitola in the evening. My wife was cold during the entire meal.”

“I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The food was delicious, and the service was incredible. I particularly enjoyed the Thai tea. I definitely would say it was one of the best I’ve had in a while. Plus, the beachfront location and fresh sea air made it feel super relaxing. If you’re in Capitola, I highly recommend eating here!”

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

“Very slow but as you would expect as they make to order and they manage to get everyone at our table at the same time.
Very delicious and perfect portions.”

“Always good service, and a great outdoor bar to drink a cocktail. Gimlet and the lychee martini (or lychee sangria when they have it) are some of the best cocktails in town. But please bring back the mussels!!”

“Best breakfast. Small little hidden gem. Owner is the waitress and she is the sweetest person ever. Atmosphere make you feel right at home. Great placeto go with kids. Must try it if you're in town. Its a little small but they can make it work for bigger parties.”

“Best crepes I have ever eaten. We had the savory (prime) and sweet options and they very excellent. I would travel to eat here.

This place is a storefront located in the mall.”

“This is my favorite bakery! Their hot food is always fresh and delicious. I love their bear claws, and their traditional éclairs are absolutely amazing. Everything I've tried has been consistently good, and I always enjoy coming back.”

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

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

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

“Yummy donuts the kids love this place”

“Every time I travel … I have to return to Coconut Thai in Capitola . Kae the owner always makes customers feel at home. The food warms your heart. KHAO- SOI !!!!!”

“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 food and great beer”

“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. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

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

“Picked up a to go order of meatballs and they were delicious! They even were so sweet and brought it out to my car cuz I was having issues finding the place. 10/10 recommend and I'll definitely be back!”

“This place deserves more hype. The best Thai food I’ve had and only decent food in the village. Also reasonably priced!! Family owned and they work hard. We always do family style and order a bunch of things and it’s all good. Couldn’t recommend it more.”

“Okay guys it may not look like your next date night based on the outside but I promise this place has the best Vietnamese food in Santa Cruz. Their chicken vermicelli bowl is always my go to - it’s so yummy, fresh, satisfying, and always hits the spot. Their soups are authentic and the spicy beef broth is actually spicy. Get the chicken banh mi if you like delicious things because I’m pretty sure they make the bread fresh and their chicken is the best meat they have. Food comes out quick but there are limited tables available. Don’t forget to get a boba on the way out :)”

“Nowhere else in this county have I so consistently enjoyed eating out at a restaurant than at Miyako. The atmosphere is lovely, the soft quality jazz soothing, the personnel friendly and efficient and the food fresh and delicious.”

“You HAVE to try this place — the food was delicious, the atmosphere is great, and service was 10/10. We went twice on our trip to Capitola and loved it both times. Sneaky fav was the pickle chips with homemade ranch! If you’re looking for a quick, delicious bite this is the place to go.”

“Great service, food and atmosphere”

“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 )”

“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 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪”

“by picking the costormars calls Im so disappointed 😔”

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

“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 !”

“We love the Pho and spring rolls we had today as well as the dishes we had at other visits. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean. I am grateful for this addition to Capitola and recommend eating here.”

“The sushi here is always super well made and top quality 💗💗. I go with my family as often as we can and we always have a good time. I have lots of memories here and would recommend to everyone.”

“oh my I'll be back great Philly cheese steak”

“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!”

“I walked in and inquired about a tasting session and the guy behind the counter was aloof didn’t seem to care that I was there, or extend any genuine effort to interest me in staying or completing any transaction; so I left and spent my time and money elsewhere.”

“Stumbled on this place by accident and what a great find it is. Amazing wine list. Champagne by the glass choices are fantastic. The owner and staff are beyond friendly and knowledgeable. I was there today when the power went out and had a great time. Ignore negative reviews posted by people that always find problems, no matter where they go. Doubt they appreciate people that know wine. This place is a keeper. I am in this area several times a year and this will be a regular stop for me. So glad I found it!”

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

“Good place for a decent tasty meal, but high on calories. Can't say it's authentic italian fair. Still has some vegetarian choices to order from. Usually packed and noisy, despite the crowd not being Italian.”

“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.”

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

“shrimp burrito with the orange salsa is epic. and the crispy chile verde taco is amazing. A locals gem tucked between tourist hot spots. the owner and staff are super friendly.”

“The best Shrimp tacos that ever had, and I’m very picky about food😊👍but this where very good….. we stop here just to check the menu and the guy who manages the place was very friendly and recommended us the shrimp tacos so we tried them, we came back after our road trip to Big Sur, We had great tacos again…. The view to the Capitola beach and the picturesque house are right in front….”

“Stopped in this mall tired in the evening on a long drive, desparately in need of a coffee. I happened to meet the owner Sherri as they were wrapping up for the day. She could have said no, we're closing, we're all out of coffee, but she made me the LAST cup of coffee in the entire mall at any restaurant inside, and dressed up with cream and sugar exactly how I asked. She gave me a free sample of her cookies while waiting, said it will be 2.95 for the coffee. I handed her my credit card and said PLEASE charge me extra for your fantastic service and hospitality, I don't have cash for the tip jar right now, at least charge 7 or 8 bucks if Starbucks wants that much!

...She refused to take any extra of my money above the $3. And that cookie was the best chocolate chip cookie I've ever had in my life. Thank you so much Sherri! Your cookies, coffee, and hospitality and friendliness to a stranger are all world-class. I would come back every single day if I could.”

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

“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。”

“It is a pleasure to go there. I start out at Kohl’s than visit Macys also new shops have opened. The Easter Bunny is there for the kids. I appreciate the Mall keep it open.”

“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”

“Hands down the best almond butter protein shake and customer service! There is no better healthy smoothie and acai in the area. My only complaint is that they close at 3pm.”

“I cant speak into the whole menu since the squash burger was all I've tried, but if that's an indication of the menu; of which there is much to pick from, you can't go wrong.”

“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 the Hibiscus 🌺 ice tea..”

“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.”

“Best smoothies in Capitola!”

“Visiting Capitola and the Monterey bay Area and went to this spot for dinner. The sandwiches were amazing! The restaurant is clean and our sandwiches and soup arrived sooo fast. The ingredients they use are fresh and top notch…and our cupcakes were soooo good!!! We plan on coming back to try other flavors of sandwiches.”

“It’s always a great experience with Ms. Dorothy and Ms.Debbie. The chicken be finger licking good and always hot and fresh. Thank you for the great service.”

“Rad Spot to enjoy a meal and drink”

“We had the most amazing lunch here yesterday! They have an extensive menu and their service was top notch!! The portions will definitely impress you! We had various burritos and queadillas and everything was delicious! If you get hungry while playing with your kids on the beach this is a fantastic restaurant your entire family will enjoy.”

“My Blizzard was great. The 3 employees that I interacted with were pleasant and helpful. The atmosphere was just okay because the building is older and overdue for some updating.”

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