50 Best American Restaurants near Soquel

“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.“

“Amazing vegetarian food! The California burger and High Horse sandwich were both excellent—packed with flavor and really satisfying.

Highly recommend if you're in Santa Cruz and looking for great plant-based options.“

“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 😋“

“I'm a senior citizen and the FEMA Maui fire victim that has diabetes and GERD that's a very good stuff there that's like vegetarian stuff my other friends had good omelets and everything I highly recommend this place I've been here before long time ago and there's still serving great stuff“

“this establishment has amazing costumer service we were given the option of eating anywhere in the house , we chose the outside seating because of all the outside Heating , the lighting along with the greenery made the ambiance cozy and very comfortable . very well balanced menu with special menu items for that specific evening . very reasonable pricing , i enjoyed a “ Midnight on Lanai “ Cocktail that was very tropical and refreshing & very visually appealing. we got our food in less then 15 minutes of ordering which was great . we got apple smoked pork chops & alfredo with skirt steak. the meat was cooked perfectly along with the pasta. great experience will 100% be returning to try the rest of the menu“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“A rare gem. Each dish we tried was exceptionally good. I have never seen a restaurant’s entire staff having so much fun working together so well and so hard. It lifted everyone up. There were abundant smiles throughout the restaurant.“

“Stopped by Bruno’s on Thursday and had a really good experience. Gretchen was our waitress and she was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. The food was really good, everything came out fresh, and the service was great. If you’re looking for a good barbecue spot for a night out, Bruno’s is definitely worth trying.“

“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. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

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

“Top of the line Food thats forsure“

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

“Great service and great food.💝“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“Great cocktails and appetizers“

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

“The food was delicious, the service was excellent. We went on mother's day weekend and it was packed but for good reason. Even with it being packed our service was excellent and speedy the food was delicious and brought to us quickly. Highly recommend to anyone who hasn't tried it.“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“To say the staff are amazing would be a understatement. Extremely friendly and professional. Tonight I struggled with the menu as nothing really jumped out at me... however I chose the steak and fries to keep it simple. Steak was cooked to the right temp, however lacked seasoning. The topping was fairly flavorless. I will return to try some of the other options on the menu. Thanks again guys“

“Dog friendly! Great food and drinks!“

“Love the Atmosphere, food was delicious.“

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“This place is great. Unfortunately, some poor reviews were written by disgruntled folks with an agenda to denigrate trying to discredit this business over their logo. Trust me. Go there and check it out! Great food, great owners, and great atmosphere.“

“Amazing food. Exquisite taste expertly prepared. The wait staff is so attentive and friendly. Loved everything from start to finish!“

“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 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪“

“karaoke night is the best“

“Over in San Francisco from Perth Australia and popped in for a couple of beers, awesome spot and great beers, staff were super friendly and even grabbed some merch, get yourselves over and support these guys and have a cracking pint or four“

“Absolutely one the best pizzas in an area where many are very good. The ordering process and delivery can not be better, fast, hot and done to what was ordered. Multiple replies per text keeping you up to the minute as to the arrival of a DAMB GOOD PIZZA. Oh, and by the way, very reasonable price for the quality. Can't give more than 5 stars, but I would.“

“Great place to meet up with friends, for breakfast or anytime! Great beach and lighthouse view, and casual, comfortable atmosphere! I highly recommend!!“

“So happy to have Johnnys open for lunch and Taco Tuesday ❣️“

“We enjoyed the dinner specials recently. Arrived here right before New Years, 12-30. I hade the daily catch and my wife had the steak pasta. Delicious. My fish was petrale sole, mixed vegetables, rice pilaf. Wife’s steak pasta was flavorful and creamy. We sat at the bar so service wasn’t the best but still attentive. Will return tomorrow. HAPPY NEW YEAR“

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

“My family and i arrive to this location and they bring to us Hot meal they have Friendly servers they always smile they are kind with our kids. My omelette was utterly delicious i going to cone back this location in a good spot. in santa cruz. thanks for everything“

“Loved this evening. Thanks ❤️“

“This is the place to be for delicious food and cocktails! As you sit in the newly renovated restaurant and bar, watching the teams of golfers swinging away in the background.“