What a great experience!…read more Super cute ambiance, indoor and outdoor patio seating. Very friendly service from the waitstaff. They were also able to accommodate our large group of 30 with two separate reservations and put our tables together. Most importantly the food was very good! I thought the pastas were all delicious (my favorite was a lamb ragu) as were the apps (a roasted cauliflower and beet salad were my two faves). I would say I could have passed on the pizzas vs the pastas.

We came for dinner. Sat at the bar. View of a huge refrigerator with random storage…read more Service was ok. We ordered salads. Gigantic croutons that could not be gracefully cut to a consumable portion. Salads ok. The outdoor patio looked inviting. When we paid our bill there was a 3% surcharge for "operations". We won't go back. Just price your meals properly. Don't Nickle and dime.

Food was great , servers were great , very friendly and fast service . Loved the tram down to…read morerestaurant. Very festive

UPDATED REVIEW: I'm happy to report that after a number of visits to Shadowbrook, where my dinner…read moreoptions were wearing thin, they've recently updated their menu... with some very nice additions. I had the yummy Tagliatelle w/ Meatballs; my wife enjoyed the Prime Rib w/ Mashed Potatoes and Creamed Spinach, while my sons wolfed down the Shrimp Scampi. Unlike my last visit, the server and busser were both friendly and attentive, which made for a refreshing reboot of our Shadowbrook experience. I look forward to going back now that there are new menu options to explore.

Food: A They did not disappoint on portions, expect to…read moreembrace the inevitable food coma that's surely to come after. The Benedicts definitely hit the spot for brunch, egg were poached just right topping it off with the decadent hollandaise sauce. Vibe: A It was a nice day ended up dining outside on patio. Basking in on the nice breeze and sun .....while over-indulging in mimosas. Service: A Quick friendly service, no complaints. - John

Nice spot for breakfast and lunch tucked upstairs in a large plaza. Plenty of seating inside and…read moreoutdoors. Service was really great from beginning to end. Started with a passionfruit bellini and ordered the Country Fried Steak and eggs. I liked that I could sub the home potatoes for really yummy french fries. Food came out really quick and like that you can sub 6 baby pancakes over the potatoes and toast. They were cute and fluffy. I got the biscuit and gravy with my steak and the gravy was a bit bland. The biscuit was fluffy but also a bit dry at the same time. Everything else was really tasty!

Gorgeous venue. They have custom artwork from a local artist all over the restaurant…read more The food was killer! The menu and chef have done a wonderful job. The win selection there is outstanding. Arrive was great and very intimate. Would 100% recommend and will be going back.

Food was just ok. Ceasar salad was quite bland, wife had chicken rissoto which was ok, but had some…read moregrizzle it it. I had cherry glazed chicken with potatoes stuffed with ricotta cheese. That part was fine but the wax beans were under cooked. We then had penne cota with peaches and pecan pieces. This was an underwhelming dessert. Service was excellent !

Just tried this place out for the first time. My husband is English and knows his fish and chip…read morevery well. The salmon beer battered fish an chip- need I say anymore- out of this world. And the blackened fish tacos. I can't wait to go back. Service was great and the fun atmosphere. What a hidden gem.

Had a lazy Saturday later dinner so it wasn't crazy busy but quiet enough in the dining room to…read morehave a conversation and not feel crowded. Food came out pretty quickly, and we love the prosecco/brut, good service! We always over order because we have to try this or that but the fried chicken salad was so good and fresh! Plus garlic fries that were perfect (even reheated because it's a huge portion). My mom had a Taco as well all delicious

Never judge a book by it's cover. The front looks old and is windowless, but it's a totally…read moredifferent scene once you step inside. It's huge with a lot of seating. It looks like it would be a great place for large groups. We have never been here before and were confused as to where to park. The front area has 2 or 3 spots but I don't know if they're for customers. We found a drive way that led to the back of the restaurant that is shared by several businesses. The service was great. Everyone was very friendly and our server gave us really good feedback on the dishes we asked about. Someone was always walking around filling water glasses. We sat in the back patio. It's very spacious with a lot of umbrellas to keep guests in the shade. My husband had the meatloaf sandwich. He said it was ok, but a little dry. I really enjoyed the roasted mushroom and avocado melt, but it was hard to eat. Every time I took a bit, all the other ingredients would spill out. Lol I took out some of the greens to make it more manageable. The calamari was well seasoned and the Rock Fish Ceviche was our favorite. We'll come back to try their dinner service when we're in the area.

We had a very good meal and absolutely outstanding service which earned Cafe Cruz a solid 4-star…read morerating. I had the spicy Devil's Ginger vodka martini with the calamari appetizer and with dinner, the Lava Top Sauvignon Blanc ($13), a perfect complement to the swordfish. My swordfish was perfectly sautéed in a tapenade beurre blanc sauce ($40) with deliciously creamy and decadent polenta and buttery chopped bok choy. The way they served the bok choy was perfect- never change it. It was artsy, buttery and didn't look wilted. My son had the grilled boneless pork chops (two boneless chops) with fries and smoky beans ($28), loved. He devoured the berry fruit crisp à la mode for dessert ($12) and I had two small bites: It was like granola over compote with ice cream. I didn't complain. The best part was the incredibly flawless service. We could have felt rushed dining since it was towards the end of service. Instead, Genevieve paced the meal perfectly so we felt spoiled and unrushed. Next visit I would love to dine in their "secret garden" courtyard; it was beautiful. Their 'secret garden' would be beautiful for a private party like a birthday or wedding anniversary, bridal or baby shower.

Good: - marg pizza -…read moretrenette bolognese - ravioli (wouldn't get it again cuz not my palate) - strachiatella Meh: - root vegetables Black cod was weird, like it seemed nice but we all thought the fish was too slimy, too...alive? Too recently slaughtered? But I mean, maybe we're just not cool enough to appreciate it lol.

Food was great, drinks were great. The fancy pizza oven!…read moreBest gnocchi ever. Like biting into a cloud. Mushroom sauce was tasty Surprised they only 2 options for meat & seafood entrée

I'm from the Los Angeles area, closer to Long Beach, and I have no good local BBQ spots that I've…read morefound for myself yet. This place is always so delicious and such a treat for me when I come up to visit the Santa Cruz area. My go to is the Baked Potato with brisket and I get the sour cream on the side. One of the best baked potato's I've ever had! The service is always nice. You order at the register and wait for them to call your name when your order is ready. It's a very classic looking BBQ spot and they have live music some nights. It's always very clean but I've heard it can get super super busy during certain times of the day. I'd definitely check it out if you're in the area :)

This location is part of a chain that also includes Mission St BBQ…read more 4/5: Brisket is OK but a bit too salty, and not enough smoke flavor. It came room temp. 4/5: White mac n cheese pretty good 3/5: Cornbread They have live music daily 6-8 pm. It's a little over amped but OK.