Came here with a big group but was no problem finding seats. We thoroughly enjoyed our food and…read moreeverything was great, and staff was friendly. Parking can be a real pain is my only complaint

We were in the mood for some poke and decided to give this spot a try! They have a parking lot in…read morethe back and also an outdoor patio, which was perfect for us since we had our dog with us. I ordered Da Kine Poke Bowl and it was a tasty poke bowl, just what I was craving! The portions were great and I liked that it included some of my favorite toppings like edamame, avocado, and seaweed salad. The spicy aioli drizzle also added a good spicy kick to the bowl. Overall, Pono was a good find and we were satisfied with our poke bowls!

Excellent choice of sandwiches. We had the pastrami and a Reuben. Will be back! They even let us…read morebring our pooch inside

Decent sandwiches! I was overall happy with my sandwich order from Chunk's. I had a chicken…read moresandwich with some banana peppers, jalapeños, and a garlic sauce. Really solid overall, would recommend!

The best experience I've ever had! From the moment I arrived, everything was absolutely…read moreexceptional. The bartender was phenomenal--friendly, knowledgeable, and crafted some of the best drinks I've ever had. The oysters were unbelievably fresh and absolutely to die for. Every member of the staff provided outstanding service, making me feel genuinely welcomed and well taken care of. To top it all off, the view was absolutely breathtaking. It truly doesn't get any better than this. I can't wait to come back!

I stopped by for a drink on a hot Tuesday afternoon. I was absolutely committed to a seat right by…read morethe water and although Pete's doesn't have the largest volume of patio seating, all of it is right by the water. Since it was an off-time, I also had the whole patio to myself. I ordered the Garden Gimlet (which I finally learned with a hard G, like "gift"). The drink arrived ice-cold (which hit especially well on such a hot day in Capitola) with a balance of punchy fresh lime juice, delicately herbed syrup, and the classic botanical sophistication of gin. The drink also comes with a decorative edible flower. I don't know my flowers too well but of the two different flowers I had in the two gimlets I ordered, both had a very subtle licorice flavor (nothing at all close to jäger) and an herbaceous quality. Pro-tip: dip the flower in the drink for an even more complex experience. The drinks and the ambiance were both excellent but the service took the experience to the next level. I had the pleasure of being served by Erik, who is normally the bartender but was also my server today. He was extremely knowledgeable about the menu, and served a consistent and delicious drink each of my rounds. I certainly benefited from it being slow the afternoon I visited because I got some extra time to chat with Erik about some of the things on my mind that brought me to grabbing a drink overlooking the water in Capitola. Definitely say hi if you see him working sometime; he's a wise soul.

First things first, the cable car ride down was so cute. Cramped. But cute. The staff were so nice…read moreand accommodating. Definitely make reservations ahead of time! Now let's get to the food. I can only speak for what I ordered. My espresso martini made with tequila instead of vodka was UHMAZING! Best one I've had so far. The baked Brie was mouth watering, the crostinis were so good and crispy. And the top sirloin was perfectly cooked to medium rare. Loved every bit of it! And the cheesecake was good but I wasn't a fan of the peach compote. My friend loved her cosmo and her gnocchi. And she loved the peach compote. So it worked out for us. Will definitely be back next year!

If you're on the hunt for a truly captivating, breathtaking, and memorable dining experience, do…read moreyourself a favor and pay a visit to "Shadowbrook". Located in the beautiful Mediterranean-esque coastal city of Capitola, this unique and elaborate restaurant has been in operation dating back to 1947. Originally built as a log cabin, this place has gone through evolutionary changes over the decades while preserving the historical rooms (both inside and out) that can seat hundreds of guests at any given time. Located directly off of Wharf Rd and adjacent to the Soquel Creek, this place captivates the heart of Capitola and surrounding areas in every way possible. As far as getting here, you have the option of driving your personal vehicle while Shadowbrook offers a dedicated lot to park. And of course there is always Uber/Lyft. But if you want the ultimate experience by arriving here in style, I HIGHLY recommend booking a complimentary Shadowbrook shuttle. My lady and I were staying at the "Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Inn & Suites" (only 0.8 miles away) and one of the hotel staff called the restaurant to have us picked up at 5:30pm on Friday 9/4/2026. However, this isn't any old shuttle. Nope, we were picked up by a restored 1955 Checker Cab! Not only did our driver drop us off at the restaurant, but he also took us through some of the amazing views of Capitola! We felt like celebrities that were living in a fantasy world. When we arrived, we made a short walk to the entrance that eventually led us towards the red Shadowbrook cable car. This tram/gondola goes down a slanted track making its way through a dense, green hillside. Once we got to the primary entrance to the actual restaurant, everything was a breeze just in time for our 6:00pm reservation. I have to say, the attention to detail here is on a whole other level. The massive amount of foliage combined with the overall beauty and aesthetics of both the interior and exterior dining areas really prove that every seat here is a winner. We were fortunate to sit at the outdoor patio area which provided a serene view of Soquel Creek and all of its surroundings. Our server, Sean was absolutely fantastic. He brought out (2) food menus and a drink menu as well as warm ciabatta bread with whipped butter. As for their food selection, they carry a vast array of traditional upscale American cuisine. I ended up ordering a 6 oz. cut of their "Chateau Prime-Top Sirloin". This char-grilled Angus steak included potato gratin, Shiitake mushroom sautéed spinach, Baker's bacon, and topped with chef's butter. My lady went with their "Ricotta Ravioli" which included edamame puree, sugar snap peas, and topped crispy tarragon butter. I went with a refreshing "Coconut-Lavendar Lemonade" while she opted with a glass of the "Salmon Creek Merlot". Total time to receive our food after ordering was roughly 30 minutes. I was perfectly fine with that as this was a place worth admiring every single minute. When our entrées did arrive, everything was showcased and beautifully presented. As for my sirloin, this had the perfect 'char' while retaining all the juices (as I had requested it medium). The potato gratin was creamy with the addition of infused cheese. I particularly loved the bacon chunks that were part of the spinach. I also tried a few bites of her ravioli and that too was perfectly balanced with the creamy ricotta and edamame puree. All in all, both of our dishes were a 9/10. After we were done eating, our server Sean was gracious enough to even take a picture of my lady and I complete with the creek as the background. I will say that everything from the main dining room to the Rockroom Lounge to the Rooftop Terrace to the exterior dining spot where we ate, this place is a real gem. Reservations are strongly encouraged but not required. Hours at the Rockroom Lounge are from 12-10pm while main dining hours are from 2-8:30pm (with extended hours to 9:30pm on Fri/Sat). Whether you're here for date night, a birthday, anniversary, etc., this place is as good as it gets. Finally, with world class service, million dollar views, amazingly delectable food, and an experience that I will never forget, I am giving "Shadowbrook" restaurant in Capitola a perfect five star rating.

Shout out to Dylan for the best cheese pizza. I always get it. Modified with light cheese extra…read moresauce 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

I've had great food here. A few months ago I came in with a business acquaintance, tipped well, and…read morecomplimented the bartender on her tattoos. We had a good night. Later I learned Hannah had spoken badly about me to that same acquaintance on a night I wasn't there, made it clear I wasn't welcome at "her" bar, and said the owners would back her if I complained. That is bizarre and unprofessional toward someone she does not know. One good night was rewritten as a bad one after the fact. My acquaintance still goes occasionally because she loves the food, but has received continual dismissive looks and snarky comments from the same bartender. Great vibe and delicious food, but the bartender has forgotten she works in hospitality. I won't spend money where the service is unprofessional and hostile. After reading other reviews, I'm not the only one who's seen this.

This will become a go-to sandwich spot when we visit the beach. We ordered ahead through their…read morewebsite and they were ready within 15 minutes. The portion sizes are large and the sandwiches were very tasty- especially the bbq boo brisket, which is what my husband got. The Dutch crunch bread wasn't hard, it was super soft and delicious. I got the roasted turkey which wasn't as great but still good. Would've loved to have had the option to add pickles to the sandwiches or pickles on the side but all in all, great experience and we will be back!

Really lovely sandwich here! We got two sandwiches to split, which was more than enough for 4 meals…read more- these sandwiches are very large. We got a turkey sandwich and a BBQ sandwich, both of which were delicious, with tons of ingredients in them. The staff were really friendly as well! The only thing I might say is that it seems like all of the sandwiches are really complex, a mountain high with tons of ingredients. I would have loved a more simple sandwich that focused just on the high quality ingredients. But overall really enjoyed the experience!

New discovery which hit all the notes in satisfying my noodle cravings! I had #36... thick hearty…read moreudon noodles stir-fried with chicken breast & broccoli & cabbage & zucchini in a delicious but light sauce, complementing the other ingredients but not overpowering any of them. My husband had the teriyaki pork slices over rice, equally as satisfying. The pork was so tender and flavorful, the rice cooked perfectly, & again the sauce light but flavorful. We look forward to trying more delicacies from Super Noodle in Capitola. Easy to find, comforting dishes to say the least! Clean inside, very nice staff incredibly large selection of noodle dishes, very welcoming place. We were craving noodles so we didn't experiment around the menu but what a choice! We read the reviews and decided to try Super Noodle, we were very very happy we did, both of us look forward to enjoying Super Noodle again. Even the soy sauce to go was a premium shoyu! Do yourself a flavor, come on down to Super Noodle in Capitola!

My friend and I were craving noodles and this place popped up in a search. The guy working was…read morevery friendly and we were greeted immediately. It's a nice little place. They've got a tv going playing a show from Netflix. The food was really good. I got chicken curry and an order of egg rolls. My friend got a shrimp and chicken soup.

This food was not good, and I genuinely pity all the reviewers on here speaking to the contrary…read more Wasabi Sushi is an order-at-the-counter sushi joint. Yet when you pay at check-out, the tip amount defaults to 18% (yes, a default 18% tip at a fast-casual restaurant), with the alternatives being 20%, 25%, or custom. The lone employee who made eye contact with us was nice, but again--this is a fast-casual restaurant! The edamame was soft and unseasoned. The only condiment on the table was soy sauce (no low-sodium options available) and sushi rolls do not come with wasabi nor ginger. "Bento boxes" are essentially combo meals. When we sent the first edamame back because it was mushy, we received another bowl of flaccid beans back moments later. I suspect they are steamed in bulk, possibly in a bag in a microwave. My gripe with this place that finally pushed me to publish this review was the fried soft shell crab roll. PLEASE, for the love of cuisine, spare yourself from this roll. The crab is fried harder than a well-done Kentucky fried chicken leg, with a sweet sauce smeared over the top to distract from the flavorlessness of the contents. To add insult to injury, one piece had unfurled when this landed at our table. I have never, ever received a deconstructed sushi roll that was not immediately replaced. A minor aesthetic inconvenience for me; but a good illustration of the lack of concern for attention to detail here. I did not enjoy any part of this meal, which cost over $100. My biggest takeaway from this dinner is to never take Reddit reviews of Santa Cruz restaurants seriously again. Of course, nobody asked how my food was.

The Jamba Juice of sushi (per my husband)…read more I used to live somewhere which actually good sushi and it was everywhere. This has ruined me for the prolific mediocrity of sushi in Northern/Mid California. If you don't really like sushi, it's probably because of places like this. If you like sushi, don't come here or you'll leave upset that you spent $100 on under-seasoned rice and soft shell crab that tasted and looked the same as the (dry) katsu chicken. It makes me sad that the people eating here don't know that it can be better than this. Ambience was comfy and nice. Pretty chill, you order for yourself and they bring it to you. Staff was nice and replaced the mushy edamame upon request. (With more mushy edamame) If you want good sushi, leave the country, spend alot of money at an omakase place or go to Las Vegas. If you want to put food in your stomach after giving someone money, this place will do.

This place has an amazing view of the waterfront and the colorful Capitola buildings while you dine…read moreon their outside patio. We went on a Monday for lunch, and there was no wait; we were seated immediately. Our waiter, Josiah, took good care of us throughout, and a manager also checked on us while we were eating to make sure everything was good. I had a mai tai that was amazing with fresh pineapple taste. I also ordered the Baja fish tacos. The fish was cooked just right with great toppings, including large pieces of avocado and a Chipotle sauce. My friend ordered chips and salsa and the clam chowder. The chowder was good, and the chips were fresh, but the red salsa was very bland. Not just mild with no spice, but bland, like not even any flavor. The green salsa was slightly better. Even so, we both enjoyed our meals and drinks and thoroughly enjoyed the view. I would definitely come back here for drinks and food! Main reason I didn't give 5 stars was because of the salsa, but everything else 5 stars.

I came here to on a weekend with my family and some friends. I like that they have outdoor seating,…read morehowever, that works better for smaller group. We had a pretty large group - not particular big (but close to 10 people) but we had to be split up in 2 booth tables. They do have a kid's menu which is great for family with kids. It does come with a drink, we got milk for our kids. Surprisingly, the portion is really good for the kiddos! We got a quesadilla for them and it was definitely more than enough food for 1 kid. We should have just had the kid share 1 item. The cost of the food all felt a little pricier than I hope, but the food wasn't bad. I got the bajo tacos and it was a good size. It had deep fried fish in them. I felt the dipping sauce that came with it was pretty good too. My husband got the quesabirria tacos which I thought was pretty good. However, I felt the dipping sauce that came with it was a little saltier than I like. I thought the service was good too. The wait staff did a good job in making sure we had what we needed. We also had the ceviche as a starter and I enjoyed it as well. We had a positive experience here. We would probably return. Parking here is also very busy and hard to get.

I have not been so disappointed in a very long time. I love Mediterranean food but this place was…read morea total disappointment. First it is self serve , even the water you get yourself. They do bring your food to your table and the servers were very pleasant, but the food ruined everything else. The falafels were burnt and the pearl couscous clumped together. In addition the bowl was very dry and we had to ask for more sauce just to get it down. The wrap was very big but was also very dry and instead of thin slices of lamb it was 3 large slabs of lamb used which were difficult to bite through. The best part of the meal were the sweet potato fries. I definitely will not be giving this place a second try.

Finally a winner of a dining experience!! We enjoyed our meal at one of several outdoor tables. The…read morecashier was lovely and very helpful. Prices are extremely reasonable specially given the portion size We ordered the lamb bowls, one with sauce and couscous, the other no sauce with rice. The lamb here is so flavorful!! The hot sauce is delicious and not too spicy. Everything was perfect. Wish they had one of these in San Diego!! If you are ever in Santa Cruz go here!!!! ps nice clean restrooms too!!