Visiting Santa Cruz and happened upon CT lights - really great bar and restaurant. We had mini Tacos (Tacos Tuesday!) at the bar and a couple of drinks. They have a really good range draft beers and soft drinks but the best part was the family running it were so friendly and helpful. We loved your attitude and relaxed hospitality. Thanks!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy Escott
Very impressive! We came here expecting standard pub fare, having enjoyed so many evenings at 99 bottles. But this is different. Not only do they have a good selection of local beers and wines, but the food is culinary artistry.
We shared the buttermilk fried chicken and Korean mixed rice. The chicken was done to perfection, moist and lightly crispy, with a sweet and spicy chutney-style sauce. On the plate was a very nice spring salad, topped with fennel and sliced nectarine. Excellent.
The Korean fried rice showed creativity and originality, while keeping an authentic flair with gochujang (I've been eating my Mom's Korean food all my life). Pulled brisket was mixed with the rice to create a lightly crispy texture and meaty flavor. Pickled radishes and sprigs of cilantro added brightness to the dish.
On to the service. Bryson was very friendly and professional, making our experience all the better. He seemed genuinely personable.
Santa Cruz has a gem in this place. We can't wait to go back and try something else, and encourage everybody to go check it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Korean Fried Rice, Fried Chicken
Iren C
Took the kids here for dinner while visiting Santa Cruz. Food was soooo good. Everyone left happy with bellies full. Staff was very attentive and friendly.
Great little spot downtown Santa Cruz! Hip spot with great food. Highly recommend!! Lots of comfort food with great flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Waffles
adriana miranda
Beautiful place to relax and unwind, music is pleasant and doesn’t overwhelm your senses. People are welcoming and converse with you. It has an upscale, chill, and comfortable feel atmosphere which I absolutely loved. Totally recommend to visit when in Santa Cruz.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Renee Fenker
Excellent food, very flavorful and portions are worth the price. Service was great. Good beer choices, clean space. Great variety on the menu.
Kid-friendliness: Mostly, but it is a more bar styled space.
Awesome service from Inga, our bartender. She was super friendly, knowledgeable about everything available on tap and bottle, and had a great handle on what was coming out of the kitchen. Some really great appetizers on the menu, and the broccolini was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shahram Mehraban
Visited this gem in downtown San Jose for a second time. Had dinner around 6:30 and all the booths were taken. They have a few tables outside too which is nice during summer. Last time here I tried the pork shoulder tacos. This time around I ordered their soba noodles. They are served warm in a small bowl for $23. The combination of heat and sweetness was amazing and the chicken and brussel sprouts really nicely complement each other. My only complaint is that the dish was too oily and it doesn’t need to be. They can use 50% less oil as otherwise it’s an amazing dish. Even though the bowl seemed small for a hungry guy, I left feeling full.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soba Noodles
david spalding
Come for the amazing truffle fries!!!! So good. Reasonable prices. Good service
Visiting Santa Cruz and happened upon CT lights - really great bar and restaurant. We had mini Tacos (Tacos Tuesday!) at the bar and a couple of drinks. They have a really good range draft beers and soft drinks but the best part was the family running it were so friendly and helpful. We loved your attitude and relaxed hospitality. Thanks!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very impressive! We came here expecting standard pub fare, having enjoyed so many evenings at 99 bottles. But this is different. Not only do they have a good selection of local beers and wines, but the food is culinary artistry.
We shared the buttermilk fried chicken and Korean mixed rice. The chicken was done to perfection, moist and lightly crispy, with a sweet and spicy chutney-style sauce. On the plate was a very nice spring salad, topped with fennel and sliced nectarine. Excellent.
The Korean fried rice showed creativity and originality, while keeping an authentic flair with gochujang (I've been eating my Mom's Korean food all my life). Pulled brisket was mixed with the rice to create a lightly crispy texture and meaty flavor. Pickled radishes and sprigs of cilantro added brightness to the dish.
On to the service. Bryson was very friendly and professional, making our experience all the better. He seemed genuinely personable.
Santa Cruz has a gem in this place. We can't wait to go back and try something else, and encourage everybody to go check it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Korean Fried Rice, Fried Chicken
Took the kids here for dinner while visiting Santa Cruz. Food was soooo good. Everyone left happy with bellies full. Staff was very attentive and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kids Cheeseburger, Soba Noodles
Great little spot downtown Santa Cruz! Hip spot with great food. Highly recommend!! Lots of comfort food with great flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Waffles
Beautiful place to relax and unwind, music is pleasant and doesn’t overwhelm your senses. People are welcoming and converse with you. It has an upscale, chill, and comfortable feel atmosphere which I absolutely loved. Totally recommend to visit when in Santa Cruz.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food, very flavorful and portions are worth the price. Service was great. Good beer choices, clean space. Great variety on the menu.
Kid-friendliness: Mostly, but it is a more bar styled space.
Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken, Pilsner, Chicken Chili Verde, Soba Noodle Saute
Poor service at bar. Won’t be back.
Awesome service from Inga, our bartender. She was super friendly, knowledgeable about everything available on tap and bottle, and had a great handle on what was coming out of the kitchen. Some really great appetizers on the menu, and the broccolini was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visited this gem in downtown San Jose for a second time. Had dinner around 6:30 and all the booths were taken. They have a few tables outside too which is nice during summer. Last time here I tried the pork shoulder tacos. This time around I ordered their soba noodles. They are served warm in a small bowl for $23. The combination of heat and sweetness was amazing and the chicken and brussel sprouts really nicely complement each other. My only complaint is that the dish was too oily and it doesn’t need to be. They can use 50% less oil as otherwise it’s an amazing dish. Even though the bowl seemed small for a hungry guy, I left feeling full.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soba Noodles
Come for the amazing truffle fries!!!! So good. Reasonable prices. Good service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Side Truffle Fries
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Some of the best fried chicken I’ve ever had. Crisp yet light, melts in your mouth.
The food was good, but a bit spicier than expected. Service was ok; giving water while not asking "how we doing/how is the food" etc.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Excellent food choices, Chef is the real deal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Polo Chile Verde Plate, Chicken and Waffles, Korean Fried Rice, Fried Chicken, Biscuits and Gravy
Great spot to catch a game and have a good drink or two. I didn't dabble with the food menu but what I saw others ordering looked quite good, as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Waited an hour for the literal worst burger I’ve ever eaten. Unbelievably overrated. Not a worthy successor to 99
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