50 Best American Restaurants near Scotts Valley

“We had our son's rehearsal dinner on the Cloud 9 rooftop. The space was beautiful and the staff went above and beyond. Even making small changes for us. I was thoroughly impressed. I would recommend Bruno's for anyone's next event.“

“Best food ever. Friendly owners and staff. Great location and views. Love!“

“Great service and great food.💝“

“Kitchen staff leaves PROMPTLY at 10pm so dont expect any food or dessert after 10. Additionally, the internet states the establishment closes at 11pm. Although the staff (they told us) has been told repeatedly that the closing time is incorrect, no one has bothered to correct it. Wait staff is lackadaisical. They did not communicate last call on cocktails or offer dessert prior to kitchen close.“

“The food here is amazing! It changes often. I've been a handful of times and loved everything (my wife loves it too!). If you're reading this, you should go here. It should absolutely have a Michelin star.

The dishes are unique, have interesting ingredients, and are always excellently prepared. The deserts are amazing as well.“

“My husband and I had a great breakfast I got a breakfast burrito and a frittata. Both were very good and big great food for a great price and the customer service was amazing.“

“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.“

“Churchills is amazing.“

“Great place for mid week date night or to see live music. a Santa Cruz must“

“SO YUMMY and excellent customer service as well. I usually order the olallieberry shake and slice of pie but they were out so I tried the blackberry and it was so yummy. 😋 The skirt steak and salad bar is phenomenal.“

“My favorite local hangout! food is always great, their beer selection is well-chosen and often local, staff is friendly and helpful. plus the live music is a fun addition in the warmer weather.“

“very good and Shelby s sunny disposition makes it even better. definitely our new favorite place for breakfast.“

“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.“

“The staff is amazing! The food is amazingly fresh and flavorful. Hands down this Restaurant was a huge highlight of our vacation. Thank you for an awesome dinner, and making us feel right at home!“

“Tom’s Bright Eye Surprise is delicious! For vegetarian folks it’s great with a fried egg added as well. I had a meat-eater with me who said the It Ain’t Chicken Sandwich was delicious and that it tasted like chicken and had great texture. The crispy brussel sprouts were tasty too! I will definitely be back (and am trying the soft serve next time!). They have gluten-free breads for the sandos that look and taste like the gluten versions!

All outdoor seating, perfect for a warm sunny day :)“

“A great place to eat, shop, and walk around. It’s also home of the Diversity Center, Santa Cruz County’s LGBTQ+ Center.“

“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. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Every time we drive over from San Jose we eat there.“

“I can’t say enough good things about Brad, Linda, and staff. They are wonderful to be around and everyone really cares about the food. There is something on the menu for the vast majority of eaters. The garden on site is walkable and absolutely gorgeous. For food: beef cheeks, fried chicken, and any pasta you care for. Wine: a broad selection of interesting bottles Non-alcoholic: lemonade 😋“

“Love this place great people work here. Miss all you.“

“Great cocktails and appetizers“

“Love Zachary‘s I get my vegan plate the tofu scramble by far. I think one of my most favorite. It’s also nice that they do offer dairy free butter for the bread and soy milk for the coffee. That’s a win for me.“

“Great food, atmosphere all the waiters are nice. Great location.“

“Excellent appetizers, amazing healthy food and great service.“

“My husband and I enjoyed Coconut prawns in a mango sauce, peppercorn ribeye steak with smashed potatoes and zucchini. We topped it off with a creme Brûlée! Everything was absolutely delicious! A favorite restaurant for our date nights!“

“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!“

“First time golfing, the staff was great! The course was great!“

“Thank you to Ken and his staff for an incredible birthday for my brother in law! Btw Ken makes the best mocktails!!!!! Such a stellar guy and artist with tasty creations. The mix of flavors were unreal! They always have INCREDIBLE food but the mocktails really took our breath away tonight! Thank you, we will be back :)“

“The service was good and the food was delivered quickly.“

“Top of the line Food thats forsure“

“Amazing food, flavor is off the charts. These guys are doing my wedding. They are so pleasant, warm, and helpful. I can’t wait to have them at my wedding.“

“Delicious calamari Great vibes“

“Visiting SC from Michigan and came across Suda. Glad we did. Looked like it had a good vibe from the outside so we went in and sat at the bar where we had drinks. What fun! The bartender, Max, was slammed but never stopped smiling. We had fun watching him and talking with him. He knows his drinks! So much fun we came back for dinner another night. Max came over to our table to welcome us back! The drinks and food were really good! We’ll definitely be back next visit to SC. Hopefully, Max, will be there too!“

“I had an amazing birthday here. The staff are so friendly and right there when you need them. The food….omg the food. I had lamb shank with mashed potatoes and sautéd veggies. Everything was cooked to perfection! I live 4 hours away. I can’t wait to come back.“

“Hands down the best pizza I’ve ever had, period! It’s incredibly fresh, perfectly crafted, and the crust is exactly what you want—beyond crisp on the outside and perfectly fluffy on the inside. They also make amazing sandwiches! I was helped by Chloe, and her wonderful energy and kindness made my visit extra special. Love it here! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Every time I go, spot in with the food. This is what I look for in a restaurant. Think out of the box menu with consistency every time I go with every item I order. I keep working down the menu to try everything. They obviously make their own sauce, the ranch, super bomb diggity. Fries, onion rings, salad all fresh and crisp. Mac and Gouda cheese bites, Yes! Chop cheese, you gotta have one of these! Mushroom cap “burger “ something you will crave, Parish pie, goodness wrapped up in one dish. Salmon fish & chips, fantastic. And I forgot to mention beer, beer, beer, they also have beer and mixed drinks. There is always specials on the screens. Last time I noticed something about tenderloin and bacon …… can’t wait to go back and find out!“

“On our way up Route 1, we made a breakfast pit stop, and discovered this gem. If you want a traditional family-owned, classic breakfast, this is it. ! Fast service, huge portions, and classic jazz music in the background made for a great stop during our trip. As others mention, don't miss the Home Fries. Biscuits are great too.“

“On a vacation from Michigan. Came in on a Sunday morning for breakfast. Two types of eggs Benedict did not disappoint. Very friendly staff. Great value!“

“Great food, great staff, great service!“

“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 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪“

“Great place for tunes!! Awesome local acts and great bartenders!“

“Love Hindquarter! Been going for many years mostly for dinner/drinks but am now also loving their delicious lunch specials which change daily. You can enjoy lunch specials until dinner menu starts at 4 pm! Deserts are great and the 3 berry cobbler with vanilla icecream is incredible! Highly recommend!“

“Scopazzi’s has long since been a favorite venue for the BCBA to host events. From dinner/auction fundraisers to roundtable meetings to lunch meetings and now our 1st annual community planning event. They knocked it out of the park today for the CPE! Thank you to Talal and all of the staff!“

“#bookshop #santacruz #hardcovers #softcovers #goodreads #mustreads“

“Dog friendly! Great food and drinks!“

“Love the Atmosphere, food was delicious.“

“I wrote a detailed review on 831 Best and Worst Facebook page and this was definitely the BEST category ! Cannot go wrong IMO !“

“Wonderful lunch for about 28 people. the food was delicious and healthy. the service was impressive“

“This place is the best. Always have great service and the food is always good. This is my goto breakfast spot. David and his family are awesome! oh, can't forget about the bbq.“