East End Gastropub consistently delivers delicious, solid food. Started with Crispy Shrimp Bao Buns which were crispy and tasty! Came for their Burger week Soft Shell Crab Burger !!! Amazing! Soooo Tasty! Get yours before they are gone! read more

East End Gastropub - Soft Shell Crab Burger & Old Bay Fries! Awesome! - Beer Bar Near Me - Capitola, California

We've visited East End Gastropub several times over the years and have always enjoyed the food and drinks, which is why this experience was so disappointing. Last Saturday night, my wife and I sat at the bar expecting the same level of service we've received in the past. There appeared to be only one bartender working. While the restaurant was steady, it wasn't overwhelmingly busy. We were served our first round of drinks, but after that we were completely forgotten about. For over 20 minutes, no one checked on us, asked if we'd like another drink, or even offered us water. Sitting directly at the bar, it was frustrating to feel ignored, especially when we were hoping to spend the evening enjoying a few drinks and dinner. Unfortunately, the lack of service left such a poor impression that we decided to leave. We've always enjoyed East End, which makes this review difficult to write, but customer service is a big part of the experience. Hopefully this was just an off night, but it was disappointing enough that we won't be returning anytime soon. read more

I've been dining here semi-regularly for quite a few years. The food has always been great. I love a good locally-owned and run restaurant, so I'm happy to support them. They used to do a mighty good happy hour menu, and we used to come pretty often during the busy workweek for that, but I guess they stopped that some time ago. I wish they'd bring it back, as it was a good value, great pizzas, and a good excuse to go out to dinner without breaking the bank. Anyway, we've brought many family and out-of-town friends to East End Gastropub, and everyone loves it. It's not inexpensive, but it's a solid, hands-on kitchen with real food. Service has always been good. It's a bit upscale without being fussy. Highly recommended. read more

Had a fabulous dinner last night. It seems this restaurant just keeps getting better and better, Started out with a wonderful cocktail, namely a French 75. Made perfect! Dinner was a melt in your mouth Chicken Thigh Parmesan with a side Italian salad with the perfect amount of dressing. My friend had the Salmon which was moist and delicious. The Manager, Amy is one of the sweetest , warm and most welcoming person ever. Make reservations because the restaurant is bustling!!!!!! read more

Great burgers and some tantalizing entree options that get refreshed pretty frequently. Service is great. Ambiance kind of meh in a strip mall, but otherwise top notch. read more

Our local spot! Great for a bite before Tuesday night movie night at the next door Cinelux. Tonight we dined in early on a Sunday night holiday weekend and enjoyed a nice meal watching the Olympics from a table by the bar. Great date night atmosphere. Service was attentive and timely and friendly. Got two drinks and the burger and clams. We enjoyed both! Some menu items are better than others, but we know what we like at this point. Glad this place is here! read more

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My friend & I were looking for a place with excellent flavor with a great location, so we decide to come here once again. We loved the decor of the restaurant & knew we would be back for the ambiance, flavor, & location. We both agreed on so many items & a lot of the items that stood out to us were already sold out, sadly! So we went with the Peach & Burrata that was flight, refreshing, & full of flavor. The fish dish was absolutely phenomenal & could've ordered a whole new entrée after devouring the first one, made to perfection! The Justin Cab was an excellent paring with the appz & entree.... mmmm... hmmm... mmmm... GOOD. Cannot wait to go back & would love to have Nolan H. as our serve again, he was attentive, excellent on the decision making, & kind above all. read more

East End Gastropub - The receipt does not have the exact name. Sorry. - Beer Bar Near Me - Capitola, California

Stop by and checked out their new food and drink menu. My experience this time around was great and the shrimp bao bubs are a must. It comes with two buns and a side of fermented/viniger veggies. Staff are super friendly as usually and we did come in a Friday night before our movie. I would recommend calling and do a reservation as it can be packed. Parking is easy as the parking lot is huge and they are right by the movie theater. Though my first experience here was not that great, it has improved so much since then. Not to mentioned the restaurant is cute and cozy. read more

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Inconspicuous spot in a shopping center with a completely different vibe once you walk in. Very modern and inviting with great service. Really liked the menu, offered a nice variety and did I mention the full bar. It could be 3 or 4 stars for you, but it was a 5 star for us. We were greeted with a smile, our questions about the cocktails and entrees were answered with thought and clarity, and everything was excellent. The chicken and croffle was juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, the flank steak was slightly overdone, but still excellent. Service with a smile, water glasses filled, great cocktails and delicious food; 5 stars in my book. They also have happy our Monday & Thursday-Saturday 8-9 pm and Sunday 7-8 pm, but was told looking at a 4-6 pm which is more my speed. Also liked the peanut butter bananas foster bread, though I didn't taste peanut butter. However, enjoyed the sea salt and ice cream accompaniment. Not my fav is tip options of 20, 22, 25%. Let's get real and return to 15, 18, 20%. read more

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Been here a few times, the last time being Valentine's Day 2025. Located in a strip mall, the interior has a bar area, tables downstairs and a mezzanine seating area. Every time I've come here it has been delicious. Last time I had the BBQ Carrots with dill, toasted almonds, blue cheese dressing ($15) and house salad ($22) which came with miso brussels, carrots, beets, whipped feta, seasonal produce, pumpkin seed brittle, spring mix, fig balsamic. Seems a bit pricey for a salad, but it was oh so good! For a main entree I got the drunken clams ($32) described as having "mezcal, chili pequin sauce, bacon, mushrooms, bread crumbs, parmesan." The clams were fresh and had just the right amount of "bite" to them. Service is attentive and efficient. Despite the location, this isn't a cheap & cheerful dinner spot, expect quality food and an innovative menu. read more

Once again, East End hits it out of the park . This is a fun place to have dinner either before a show or just a Friday night out. We stopped in for an easy dinner before movie on a Friday night and we're seated promptly my very pleasant hostess. Water is on the table minutes later and we began to peruse the menu. Nolan, our wait person for the meal, guided us through the menu choices. Even though the menu is not expensive, everything is delightfully and well prepared. We shared almost everything... The house salad with succulent, grilled chicken. Special note that the salad ingredients were exceptionally fresh. Then the fried chicken bow buns, and I actually started with the gazpacho sans chili oil. Every bite said have some more! Small but good wine, selection, and notable choices for beer. A few comments... Service here is impeccable. The ingredients are always fresh. It's a fun atmosphere and can be really crowded on some nights with the line out the door. I don't believe they take reservations for parties under six. The management is very family oriented to not only their staff, but also their customers. The only thing I would change is put the pork belly back in the bao buns, please. That's just my personal preference. We look forward to coming back again to explore their other menu choices. Thanks again for a fun evening. read more

East End Gastropub - Bao buns with pork belly and kimchi. There should be 4 but we ate two before the photo. Awesome! - Beer Bar Near Me - Capitola, California

Came to Capitola for a wedding and had dinner here the night before. We were a party of three and it took us about 40 minutes to be seated, but it was a Friday night and things close early there, so that makes sense. We reviewed the menu, and it had a fun selections of cocktails. There wasn't anything terribly exciting on the menu for a gastropub. Everything on the menu was good, but I wish there had been at least one more sandwich or individual option to choose from. I got a salad that ended up being quite good but to make it filling, I needed a few modifications. All in all, it was a good option for the limited options we had, but everything was a bit on the expensive end. read more

I have been here several times with my family for weekend brunch and it doesn't disappoint! The menu is limited for brunch but what's on the menu is solid. I always get the Egg Sandwich which is yummy! It comes with a brioche bun, two sausage patties, scramble eggs, cheese, and arugula. The service was great minus the person who brought us waters and put the glasses down with his fingers on the rim of the glasses like a claw machine at an arcade. The restaurant is long and narrow with two levels of seating. If you come for brunch I promise you won't regret it! read more

East End Gastropub - Egg Sandwich - Beer Bar Near Me - Capitola, California

Ambience- the location is tucked away in the corner of a parking lot mall, so you really need to know where you're going. But once you step inside, you're welcomed with a warm smile and greeted by a sleek, modern vibe. Service- I would rank high: prompt and professional, with a friendly and attentive staff that made the experience seamless. Food- I recommend the shrimp bao buns- packed with flavor, cooked a little differently than our last visit but still tasty. My husband went with a double cheeseburger and said it was one of the better ones he had in a while. I ordered the barbecue chicken pizza which I wouldn't recommend the heavy pour of barbecue sauce, overpower the dish and completely drowned the pizza. We enjoy the restaurant and will be back read more

East End Gastropub - BBQ chicken pizza - Beer Bar Near Me - Capitola, California

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Good food. The ambience is upbeat and service is friendly. They have rotating selections so, things change from season to season. They experiment but come up with good outcomes. read more

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We've been eating here for at least ten years. It's our go-to. Consistently delicious food and excellent service!!! We only beg of them to bring back their amazing miso Brussels sprouts. Please, guys!!!! Bring 'em back!!!! read more

Bring back the spaghetti, please!!! I can't believe such a popular dish was taken off the menu.

Fresh salads. Very big portions. Friendly staff. Everything is good. Brunch lunch or dinner.

The food here is really good with a variety of options. The menu changes every now and then to keep it interesting. Their pizza is delicious. Service is excellent and friendly. Hannah, Reef, Amy are the best as well as the entire staff. The place is small but comfortable. They have a full bar with daily cocktail specials as well as food menu specials. I go here at least once a week so I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Stopped by for an early dinner, unfortunately this place does not have happy hour but still has a decently sized menu! Although it was a weekday, it was still pretty busy. We were seated quickly and given water, but it did take a very long time for our server to check in and take our drink/ food order. Once we finally ordered, it took some time for our food to come to the table. I did notice that some of the guests around us who got there after, got their food first. We tried their margherita pizza and burger. Both were delicious! The Parmesan cheese for the pizza was soo good too. There is plenty of parking and it is located in a shopping center with a theatre nearby. Besides the lengthy wait, everything else was fine and I loved the food! read more

East End Gastropub - Margherita pizza and burger - Beer Bar Near Me - Capitola, California

Awesome place! Came here for my sister's birthday. We enjoyed a couple of their salads, some burgers, bao buns, and chilaquiles. Everything was delicious. The service was fantastic! Folks genuinely seemed so nice and helpful. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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This is our second time here. We didn't have a good experience a year ago so we decided to eat dinner before the movie. Food is okay, it very expensive for the quality of food. Service is good but then again, appetizer for $18? and Small portion also. That's how much you pay for a 4 star restaurants. Drinks is also over price. $16-18 for cocktails.should be $13 for this kind of location and quality of food. read more

East End Gastropub - Beer Bar Near Me - Capitola, California

Shout out to Dylan for the best cheese pizza. I always get it. Modified with light cheese extra sauce well done.. And I know they're sick of me because I called it in because DoorDash doesn't allow you to modify the order so thanks team great pizza read more

Fresh and creative! Wonderful attentive service. Went for dinner recently but also enjoyed their brunch menus in the past. Warm atmosphere and easy parking! read more

Had the smoked salmon flatbread ... it was amazing ! The service was quick and the full bar allowed me to enjoy a yummy espresso martini with my delicious brunch. read more

Overpriced and over hyped. The best thing I ate was the Bloody Mary. The fried chicken with croople was bad in many ways. The chicken was flavorless and two of three pieces were like jerky they were so over cooked. The croople did not taste like anything special, it could have been a regular waffle. The slaw was the best thing on the plate and again lacked flavor needed some citrus or something. The service was slow and took over an hour for the check. Also my friend ordered a Bloody Mary and did not get the frilly pickles etc with it so unsure of the inconsistency, no one asked how we were doing so no room to say what we could have used/wanted. read more

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Great place to hang out. Nice lively vibe. Plenty of seating. 2 floors. I highly recommend the cheddar biscuits!! Sooo good, and the jalapeño butter was a nice touch. Perfect pairing with my SC cider. Service was great. She was very attentive, and friendly. Keep it up East End!! I will def be back. read more

East End Gastropub - Beer Bar Near Me - Capitola, California

The service was magnificent, the burgers we got were so juicy and flavorful. A nice place to go in a date with your significant other.

VERY good food and drinks. The menu is always changing. The latest appetizers alone are a good reason to visit. The salt and pepper shrimp were to die for! Also, the BBQ carrots were super tasty, who knew you could make such a delightful dish. The drink selection is vast and varied including local beers. The pizzas are not only great, but priced right $ for a craft pizza that easily feeds two! Bar seating is ample and tables are available on the main level as well as upstairs. Gabby runs the bar like a pro and really finds out what the diner is looking for and recommends dishes and drinks to their liking. She can customize your pizza or drinks to your taste!! The staff is very welcoming and you can see they take pride in what they do. Easy access off 38th or 41st ave and plenty of parking. read more

East End Gastropub - Side entrance next to movie theater. What's better than good food & a movie! - Beer Bar Near Me - Capitola, California

I have been here a few times and have always enjoyed the food (think upscale bar food). We went there for brunch today and ordered the iceberg salad and the breakfast sandwich. The iceberg salad had lots of thick pieces of bacon and the sandwich was on a biscuit. My main ask would be to add more items to the brunch menu. Another sandwhich or salad option would have been great. I saw a pizza come out and it looked fantastic. Will try one of those next time. read more

East End Gastropub - Beer Bar Near Me - Capitola, California

The brunch is so good. Everything we had was delicious. Great prices and everyone is super friendly.

This was our first time here and we enjoyed everything about the place. They have a fairly small menu but what they did have was great! We wen on a sunday afternnon and it wasnt busy at all. The staff was great and seated us right away. Out server did forget to put in our order so we waited kind of a bit but he conpensated by removing our drinks from that tab. The space is a bit condensed in the main dinning area but it seem they have more room for tables towards the back of the resturaunt. Our food was great. The drinks were okay but the main thing was we really enjoyed our food and time here. read more

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EEG is a vibe that has a very relaxed atmosphere. The food is good, so are the cocktails. Service is decent. The only issue we had with our party of three is that we ordered cocktails first, they came out after appetizers and right when main course was served. We went in a weekend and it was busy and they only had one bartender. He was working hard. read more

The service is attentive and quick, and they don't rush you or anything like that. It's a casual spot with high-quality food. Overall: Fusion food - Italian with some Asian twists on some items. It's interesting, and the flavors work great. Starters: - Sesame Glazed Chicken: comes with three drumsticks. I am amazed by its flavor. It's sweet and savory. The chicken is tender and falls off the bone easily. The sauce pairs really well with the chicken. - Fire Roasted Caulilini: This is my favorite starter. The dish is packed with sweet, savory, and sour flavors, well-balanced. I doubted initially when it comes with coconut curry, but it actually works well with the caulilini. The peanut sauce just adds another layer to this dish. Entree: - Squid Ink Pappardelle: The portion is generous. It's a little bit spicy (just a hint), and I love the addition of chili to this dish. The Pappardelle is kind of sticking to each other. It might work better with a different kind of pasta. read more

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Went last night for restaurant week. Had the Manila clams starter, and wild chanterelles with gnocchi. One of the best meals I've had in town this year. Kudos to the Chef and kitchen. And Hannah making it festive at the Bar. read more

Menu has changed in a negative way. No longer offering big salads or Brussel sprouts appetizer. We rarely go because those were the things we loved most read more

Service was great, it was burger week in Santa Cruz and we had the Soft Crap Burger, it was to die for,

Nicely updated gem with authentic and down to earth service. Check out the weekend brunch $4 mimosas! Nice presentation great flavors. read more

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Food was delicious!!! Took a long minute to get our drinks though. Good atmosphere too.

Wow this place is amazing and so cool! Great vibe and super friendly staff, but on top of that they have amazing and unique menu items that will make you want to order everything. Their portions are huge! I ended up getting the dinner special for the day which was the fish katsu sandwich. Fried rockfish and pickled veggies with Katsu sauce?? Amazing. And the fries are perfect, perfectly crispy. My fiancé got the bacon and leek pizza and loved it, it was huge! And the flavor was so robust and savory. Mixed drinks are A+, can't emphasize enough how awesome everything was here. I wish we had more places like this in our town. :) read more

East End Gastropub - Fish Katsu Sandwich - Beer Bar Near Me - Capitola, California