New American Restaurants near Soquel, CA

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HOME New American • $$$
3101 N Main St, Soquel

Customers` Favorites

Fried Oysters Monterey Bay Dulse Cabbage Oranges Sesame Aioli
Beef Tongue Arugula Salsa Verde Anchovy Aioli
Beef Cheek Polenta Gremolata
Beef Cheeks with Kale Gnocchi
Fogline Fried Chicken
Dark Chocolate Cake
Bucatini Carbonara
Chicken Liver Pate
Squid Ink Spaghetti
Charcuterie Board

“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 😋“

4.5 Superb108 Reviews
Café Cruz Seafood • $$
2621 41st Ave, Soquel

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Harris Ranch Skirt Steak Salad
Fettuccine & Harris Ranch Skirt Steak
Skirt Steak Fettuccine Alfredo
Black and Blue Ahi Tuna Club
Monterey Bay Crispy Calamari
Blackened Chicken Sandwich
Calamari Steak Sandwich
Shaved Brussels Sprouts
Cajun Fried Artichokes
Garlic Herb Rotisserie

“The food was outstanding! We got the oyster appetizer. They were sweet and delicious and refreshing.. my entrée of the Seabass with the mango salsa with satisfyingly delicious and I would definitely get it again. We were there with our children and our waitress, kept bringing us bread and was really present with us.“

4.4 Superb468 Reviews
Evarista's Comal Restaurant Family • $
2-1245 E Cliff Dr Unit A, Santa Cruz - 2.58 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chile Verde and Pulled Pork Omelette Served w Country Potatoes
Chilaquiles Rojos 2 Eggs Any Slile
Seafood Cioppino and Garlic Bread
4 Quesabirria Tacos and Consome
Crispy Chicken Cucumber Salad
Eggs Benedict Sauce on Sinde
Quesabirrias Lite Toppings
French Toast and Berries
Birria with Consome
Salmon Club Sandwich

“This is a cozy cute place with delicious café de olla, and Mexican dishes, live music and kind owners, convenient location to have food before walking to the beach.“

4.7 Superb122 Reviews
Vim Dining and Desserts American • $$$
2238 Mission St, Santa Cruz - 5.29 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chocolate Peanut Butter Trifle
Butter Charcuterie Board
Chorizo Fettuccine
Strawberry Churro
Cucumber Lemonade
Baked Steelhead
Balsamic Steak
Lamb Meatballs
Seasonal Salad
Smoked Salmon

“Color me impressed. If you follow me than you know I have expectations based on price point and this place didn't disappoint. It actually impressed me!!! Great service, wonderful ambiance, well made cocktails and every plate was exceptionally prepared.

Now, my usual disclaimer, if you're not a foodie you might not feel the same. I say this as I was talking to someone and he fully acknowledges he eats for survival and isn't a foodie, but came here for his girlfriend. He felt it was okay and would've preferred his usual pizza spot, but his foodie girlfriend loved it.

And no matter how full you are order dessert, it's what the chief was trained in and it show“

4.8 Superb52 Reviews
The Water Street Grill American • $$
503 Water St, Santa Cruz - 3.55 miles

Customers` Favorites

Garlic Butter Shrimp Linguine Pasta
Filet Mignon and Lobster Tails
New York Steak with Prawns
Bourbon Street Chicken
Blackened Fish Tacos
Grilled Chicken
Fried Asparagus
Crispy Calamari
Cowboy Burger
Seafood Pasta

“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!“

4.4 Superb194 Reviews
Trestles Restaurant American • $$$
316 Capitola Ave, Capitola - 1.03 miles

Customers` Favorites

12 Oz Prime New York Creamed Spinach Twice Cooked Potatoes Sour Cream Mousse Bacon Bordelaise
Crispy Brussel Sprouts Bacon Marmalade Cotija Cheese
Prime New York Steak Frites
Roasted Trumpet Mushrooms
Brownie with Ice Cream
House Ricotta Gnocchi
Caramelized Scallops
Roasted Cauliflower
Tuna Tartare Tacos
Roasted Duck Breast

“Excellent dinner – Creative dishes with outstanding flavors and top-notch service made for a memorable experience. However, the acoustics in the room created a high level of noise, making conversation challenging. Improved sound dampening would greatly enhance the overall ambiance.“

4.5 Superb104 Reviews
BAD ANIMAL New American • $$
1011 Cedar St, Santa Cruz - 4.03 miles

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

4.4 Superb96 Reviews
Parish Publick House Aptos Bar & Grill • $$
8017 Soquel Dr, Aptos - 3.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Beer Battered Salmon Fish & Chips
Out and in Burger and Fries
Monterey Chicken Bowl
Mac and Cheese Bites
Ooey Gooey Burger
Deep Fried Pickles
Fried Artichokes
Salmon and Chips
The Huckleberry
Filthy Freddy

“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!“

4.5 Superb59 Reviews
Gabriella Café Italian • $$
910 Cedar St, Santa Cruz - 4.02 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Persimmons & Burrata
Breakfast Taco with Salad
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Brussels Sprouts
Porcini Gnocchi
Waffles
Fish

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

4.3 Superb133 Reviews
Paradise Beach Grille Fine Dining • $$
215 Esplanade, Capitola - 1.12 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chilled Blue Point Oysters
Potato Encrusted Halibut
New England Clam Chowder
Clam Chowder Bread Bowl
Hawaiian Baby Back Ribs
Sugar and Spice Salmon
Crispy Fried Calamari
Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos
Coco Prawns Entrée
French Onion Soup

“Food is really good and waiter was friendly“

4.3 Superb130 Reviews
Persephone Fine Dining • $$$
7945 Soquel Dr, Aptos - 2.88 miles

Customers` Favorites

Spring Pea Soup with Crema Lemon Oil Flageolettes Cold
Burrata with Fuyu Persimmons Prosciutto and Chicories
Beet and Artichoke Soup with Dill Crema
Short Rib Caramelle with Portobello
Hazelnut Semifreddo

“Love the Atmosphere, food was delicious.“

4.3 Superb114 Reviews
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Süda

Süda American • $$
3910 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz - 1.8 miles

Customers` Favorites

Burrata Salad and Steak on the Side
Crème Brûlée French Toast
Creme Brulee French Toast
Sweet Potato Fries
Baja Snapper Tacos
Cauliflower Burger
Crunchy Detox Salad
Kale Caesar Salad
Cauliflower Wings
Portola Benedict

“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!“

4.2 Good116 Reviews
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Bantam

Bantam American • $$
1010 Fair Ave, Santa Cruz - 5.3 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Breast
Pickled Cauliflower
Margherita Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Sopressata Pizza
Marinara Pizza
Margarita Pizza
Caesar Salad
Napoli Pizza
Sausage

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

4.3 Superb39 Reviews
Avanti Restaurant American • $$
1917 Mission St, Santa Cruz - 5.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Dinosaur Kale Salad with Almonds Ricotta Salt Citrus Vinaigrette
Seafood Linguine Puttanesca
Daily Fish Special
Braised Short Rib
Chocolate Mousse
Potato Gnocchi
Caesar Salad
Fried Cheese
Focaccia

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

4.2 Good47 Reviews
Pino Alto Restaurant Fine Dining • $$
Sesnon House at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos - 1.56 miles

Customers` Favorites

Homemade Bread

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

4.5 Superb11 Reviews
Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside Cocktail Bar • $$
200 High Rd, Santa Cruz - 5.6 miles

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Grilled Chicken Sando
Frozen Paloma Libre
Wayward Burger
Smoked Salmon
Fried Chicken
Laura Palmer
Venus Fries
True Grit
Cornbread

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

4.1 Good250 Reviews
Oswald Restaurant American • $$
121 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz - 3.9 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Pork Chop with Polenta
Blue Cheese Burger and Fries
Hamburger with Blue Cheese
Mushroom Bruschetta
Halibut and Clams
Steak Medium-Rare
Market Fish Plate
Chocolate Souffle
French Fries
Chicken Soup

“Great cocktails and appetizers“

4.1 Good228 Reviews
FireFish Grill Seafood • $$
25 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz - 3.99 miles

Customers` Favorites

Riva's Famous Fried Calamari
Oysters on the Half Shell
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Firefish Seafood Platter
The New Fish and Chips
Clam Chowder Bread Bowl
Seafood Rockefeller
Calamari and Fries
Clam Chowder Bowl
Fisherman's Pasta

“The food was outstanding, we had the one of the daily specials and our server was very friendly.“

4.1 Good195 Reviews
Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside American • $$
131 Esplanade, Aptos - 3.09 miles

Customers` Favorites

Baked Oysters on the Half Shell
Steak and Smashed Potatoes
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Fried Calamari
Fish and Chips
New York Steak
Lobster Roll
Miso Salmon
Fish Tacos

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

4.1 Good191 Reviews
Ulterior Cocktail Bar • $
110 Pearl Alley, Santa Cruz - 3.99 miles

“Such a neat place! We really enjoyed this spot. Service and drinks! Their house drink menu is very unique and fun! Definitely recommend if you're visiting Santa Cruz! The entrance is around the back of motiv off pearl alley but if it's after 9:30p you'll need to go to motiv first to get stamped anyways.“

4.3 Superb12 Reviews
Britannia Arms Of Capitola Pubs • $$
110 Monterey Ave, Capitola - 1.15 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cheeseburger with Avocado & Steak Fries
Fish and Chips and Shrimp
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Bacon Wrapped Prawns
Loaded Baked Potato
English Breakfast
Shepherd’S Pie
Crab Cake Salad

“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 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪“

4.1 Good89 Reviews
Humble Sea Tavern | Felton Brewpubs • $$
6256 CA-9, Felton - 7.8 miles

Customers` Favorites

Artichoke Dip with Kennebec Potato Chips
House-Made Sausage Board
Brussels Sprouts
Humble Sea Helles
Bigfoot Burger
Calamari Rings
Mushroom Melt
Veggie Burger
Pulled Pork
Tater Tots

“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“

4.1 Good52 Reviews
Terra Fresca Restaurant Fine Dining • $$
2 College Nine Rd, Santa Cruz - 5.65 miles

“Terra Fresca Coffee Bar and Restraunt are Delicious! Everything is made with love“

5 Superb1 Reviews
Seascape Golf Course-Restaurant American • $$
610 Clubhouse Dr, Aptos - 4.29 miles

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

3.8 Good5 Reviews
Bittersweet Bistro Fine Dining • $$$
787 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Aptos - 3.87 miles

Customers` Favorites

★Classic Bittersweet Paella
★Pan Seared Scallops
Banana Bread Pudding
★ Beef Stroganoff
Ahi Tuna Full Plate
Sweet Potato Fries
Goat Cheese Salad
Chicken Piccata
Chocolate Moose
Crusted Brie

“Delicious food and excellent service!“

4 Good81 Reviews
Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastropub Brewpubs • $
262 Mt Hermon Rd Unit 103, Scotts Valley - 5.82 miles

Customers` Favorites

Bavarian Pretzel with Beer Cheese
Fish and Chips

“We sat outside pretty promptly- food was ordered and delivered- with a little errors but corrected. The server didn’t check on us once after food was delivered to see how the food was or to refill water or any other beverages. The girl who was the food runner was amazing because she corrected the issues with the server- beautiful blonde with pigtails. We ordered a lot of food and overall food was a hit.

Regular fries - yum (can’t go wrong if you like fries)
Garlic fries- yum (most flavor- if you like garlic these are a must)
Sweet potato fries- yum (most crispy out of all 3) if you are trying a healthier version- pass and go for a salad-

Side salad- nice size and yummy

Pretzel- huge- warm- delicious- the table winner amongst everyone.

Brussel sprouts- too oily for my liking- has a little spice/flavor nice to have a veggie, but again if you are trying to be healthier- all that oil- better to have a side salad

Most people order burgers- all were cooked well and tasted good- the buns for the bread were great.

I had portobello mushroom sandwich - the sandwich was drenched with a mayonnaise type sauce- I could pass on that, and ask for open face next time and sauce on the side so I can control the amount. (Just because restaurant meals end up being 1200-1400 calories otherwise)

Overall I would recommend eating here. It’s family friendly and the food is tasty.

We just had a server that had his friends visiting and he was hanging out with them. This could have been a one off scenario. Not enough for me not to say
Don’t come back- but just be aware. Chill environment.

Kid-friendliness: Kids could draw- sit outside“

4 Good130 Reviews
Johnny's Harborside Seafood • $$
493 Lake Ave, Santa Cruz - 2.88 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sand Dab Sandwich
Shrimp and Grits
Fish and Chips
Fried Calamari
Fish & Chips
Caesar Salad
Fresh Catch
Clam Chowder
Very Fresh
Fresh Fish

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

3.9 Good164 Reviews
Crow's Nest Restaurant American • $$
2218 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz - 3.01 miles

Customers` Favorites

Brioche French Toast with Strawberries and Vanilla Syrup
Clam Chowder or Soup of the Day
Alder Smoked Prime Rib of Beef
Our Award-Winning Calamari
Pear and Gorgonzola Salad
Crow's Nest Caesar Salad
Eggs Benedict Crab Cakes
Crow's Nest Cheesecake
Calamari Appetizer
Crabcake Benedict

“Great food, great staff, great service!“

3.9 Good367 Reviews
Solaire Restaurant + Bar American • $$
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz - 3.63 miles

Customers` Favorites

Steamer Lane Sandwich
Bacon Ham or Brisket
Breakfast Sandwich
Solaire Breakfast
Burger and Fries
Croissant Sando
Cinnamon Toast
Beet Salad
Bailey
Samosa

“I was only taking out food, Shirlyn helped me out with her friendly and attentive attitude. Firstly she made sure that I was ok with todays Manhattan style clam chowder, and she even helped with my request to add more vegetables in my sandwiches. Shirlyn was just so delightful!“

3.5 Good77 Reviews
The View at Chaminade Bar & Grill • $$$
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz - 1.68 miles

Customers` Favorites

California Artisan Cheeseboard
Honey Chipotle Salmon Salad
Raspberry Cheese Cake
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Raspberry Cheesecake
Chaminade Benedict
Braised Short Rib
The View Salad
Steak and Eggs
Truffle Fries

“Beautiful property, friendly and helpful staff, excellent food at the on site restaurant The View. Great room, a calming environment, exercise facility, spa, pool, hot tub, walking trails, Pickle ball and bocce ball courts, a lovely view of the city of Santa Cruz below. It was very enjoyable and only a 2 hour drive from the Bay Area. They also allow pets on the property so you can bring your furry family members if you like.“

3.7 Good232 Reviews
Sanderlings Restaurant American • $$
1 Seascape Resort Dr, Aptos - 5.08 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fish and Chips and Slaw with Fruit Substituting the Chips
Chocolate Mousse
Chicken Sandwich
Clam Chowder
Crab Cakes
Beet Salad
Burger
Poke

“Loved this evening. Thanks ❤️“

3.4 Good262 Reviews