Do I get a prize for being the first review?? I'm…read moresurprised no one has put a review for this place yet! We walked in and were greeted and seated right away! The server was super nice and quick with our food and drinks! The restaurant was clean and organized! Not chaotic. The food was good, not the best Mexican food I've had but pretty good! I ordered the pollo flautas and a sangria that was bigger than my head! The beans were a little salty, the chips were a little too well done (extra crunchy). Overall, it was a good experience and I'd definitely come back again and try another dish! Maybe their sushi?? Did I mention they have a couple sushi rolls on the menu?? Can't wait to try those next!

We have been here three times and the food is absolutely delicious! The service is fast and the…read moreworkers there are really nice and sweet. Parking can be quite difficult especially on a weekend. They sell great aguas frescas and chabelas.

Our new favorite grill! Great chowder, great sandwiches, great service, good prices…read more We had the Friday special clam chowder, best we've had in years. I had the avocado and tuna sandwich, my partner had the bay shrimp salad. All were large servings, fresh and delicious. Plus a bonus square of chocolate cake! Very happy customer, we'll be back.

I'm confused..rude bartender(female), waited much too long for service,food and oh yeah the website…read moreprices are off....mine an $8.00 mark up. I even pointed to my dish on the website, waitress didn't flinch about false advertising. Yowza! But kudos to the cook in the back. GREAT! Burger and the beer was cold Thank you for the experience.

Who doesn't love a bar with small bites, especially good ones? Was super satisfied with the tomato…read moresoup, chips and dip and soft pretzel. I tried one of their the coffee cocktails and it was excellent. Thanks for the excellent hospitality Erica and Aaron!

Disgusting bar, no soap in bathroom, extremely rude bartenders, waited 45min for two basic drinks…read moreand they didn't give a shit so we left.

Made a reservation for 6:15 and got here right when they opened at 6, they sat us right away. We…read morehad the whole place to ourselves which was very cool. Love the decor/design and vibes (music/theme). Service was great! Helpful, friendly, and accommodating. The bartenders are really serving up crafted cocktails. We ordered the following: -Start Me Up, my partner loved this. He is an espresso drinker and love the flavor profile -Like A Virgin, this is on the sweeter side but the prosecco side car really balances it out -So Fresh, So Clean: normally comes with tequila but I swapped for vodka and it was very refreshing -Davis In My Bones, partner loved this This place turns into a club at 9:30, so there are plenty of options depending on your mood! Come check it out!

This is definitely not a happy hour or "let's grab a drink" place. It opens at 6pm, and on a…read moreThursday at 6pm on the dot, I was offered only a bar seat without having a reservation. No big deal, as I wanted the bar anyway, but something others should keep in mind. The cocktail list is plentiful and intriguing. I tend to avoid tequila, so that eliminated a good chunk of the options. I went with Rose Colored Lenses, which was fantastic, and decently sized. Presentation was beautiful. My friend had All a Dream, also very good. The wine offerings are minimal, this is very much a cocktail or champagne type of place, with caviar being the primary food service. Speaking of service, the bartender was excellent, both in his mixology and demeanor. It took awhile to get the drinks, but I assume that was due to the complexity of the cocktails, paired with having just opened the doors a few min earlier. Two notes: 1. The barstools were a little too low, imo. I don't normally pay much attention to that detail, but these were uncomfortably low for me, even with my long torso, I was hyper aware of my posture. So maybe that's actually a good thing 2. Other patrons were rolling in shortly behind me, so there is probably an early crowd when they first open, then a late night group that appreciates the 2am closing time. Interior is beautiful, and you can use the steps up to the 2nd floor either from N Santa Cruz or the rear parking lot off W Main. More substantial food options are a mere few steps across the hall at Heritage.

Four of us had lunch here yesterday. We each ordered something different. I had a most delicious…read morehamburger and fries The burger was cooked perfectly. The fries were seasoned very well. One person ordered the lasagna and he said it was delicious. Ambiance is perfect. Our server, Ashley was pleasant and efficient. She checked on us to ensure that everything was fine. The chef also came out to check on our food. We loved it! We will be returning soon.

Excellent service great food would go back again I would recommend to anyone out thereread more

Hideout is a poppin!…read more Every time I come here the food is fantastic. Sometimes there's a wait and although worth it , it can take some time. But we have yet had a bad experience here dining. My last visit my friend and I decided to share appetizers so we could try a variety of items and try a few things on the menu. Everything was so tasty! The onion rings were crispy and came with bbq sauce, one of my fav items we got! TIP: It is a good option to order for a large group, it is a large portion for $10. We also shared the burrata and tapenade, I like that it came with balsamic glaze for a savory and sweet effect. We got the Mac and cheese and added short rib. It was a really large portion too! It was as $15 for the Mac and + $9 for the short rib I believe which I didn't think was a bad price at all for what we given. We had a ton left over which will last us 2 days as a side dish for dinner later on. Buffalo wings came with 11 wings, they were garlicky and the buffalo sauce had great flavor. Overall this is always a great spot to drop by for dinner, drinks, and/or appetizers. It's easy going here, the staff is friendly and accommodating, and the food is delicious.

Nice ambiance Very good drink…read more Price is good Food is good I came with family and I enjoyed it so much

Stopped by EOS & NYX for a quick bite and a drink and was blown away by the experience. The…read morecomplimentary caviar cones were a delicious surprise, and the trio dip with pita bread was full of flavor. My cocktail was perfectly crafted and paired great with the food. A special shoutout to Julia for her exceptional service. She was friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience feel welcoming and effortless. Great food, great drinks, and even better hospitality. I'll definitely be back!

Vibes and service are a 10/10. The food is good but not great for the price point. Here's what we…read moregot ranking from favorite to least favorite: Beignet: 10/10 I loved the dessert. It fluffy and the bananas added such a good crunch from the brûlée'd sugar Rigatoni: 9/10 shortrib was so soft and tasty. Octopus: 8/10 mole was flavored well Ny strip: 7/10 solid steak nothing crazy Crudo: 7/10 good but wouldn't get again Branzino: 6/10 small portion and fell flat in flavor, just not worth getting

This place is absolutely fantastic! I happened to stumble across it when looking for a cocktail bar…read morewith a good vibe. Not only are the cocktails special, the small bites menu is super tasty including the Shishito pepper skewers and the Takayoki. The staff are also super friendly and the bartenders are some of the best mixologists in town.

Alter Ego and Still OG might just be the most cleverly conceived bar concept in the city. Small and…read moreintimate, yes -- but every inch of it is intentional. Let's start with the drinks. The cocktail menu is inspired by records, and you can feel the creativity in every sip. These aren't your standard bar pours -- they're clearly thought out and crafted with personality. If you're someone who appreciates a drink with a story behind it, you'll be in your element here. The live DJ on weekends takes the whole experience to another level. The music isn't background noise -- it's part of the atmosphere, and it hits right. What makes this place truly special is that you're getting two completely different vibes under one roof. Walk into Still OG up front and you get a casual, laid-back energy -- easy conversation, good company, no pretension. Then slip into the speakeasy in the back and the whole mood shifts. Alter Ego is a proper intimate lounge with their full bar, and it feels like a world away from the street outside. The transition between the two spaces is surprisingly seamless and genuinely fun to experience. And they're open late, which puts them in a rare category of places actually worth staying out for. Whether you're there for a chill night out or a proper evening, this place delivers both without making you choose.

My daughter and I visited Santa Cruz during the Xmas holiday season. She found Mission West on…read moreYelp. It's a small neighborhood Cheers Bar. The bar tenders were quick and attentive. The best part were the drinks. Kettle One Espresso Martini made to perfection $10. Nice pour of whiskey $10. Hands down the best deal in town. I would highly recommend.

Mission West is the real thing!…read more There are dive bars that look like dive bars and they serve crappy drinks. Then there are bars that look like dive bars but they serve excellent drinks.. well-made cocktails, even in the correct glasses and the gorgeous cubed ice that looks like glass and has no bubbles. Those are the kinds of drinks only bartenders who care about the drinks they put out there create, and those are the ones who work at Mission West. The location being near a convenience store and busy street gives the bar the appeal of a dive bar but don't let that fool you. Mission West is this dark moody place that's narrow with decent seating and always a good set of customers to talk to. The specialty drinks are solid. Love their manhattan, paper plane, and espresso martini. If you're special, they may even give you one of their fancy stickers.

Hindsight is a small spot located inside Fruition Brewing in the East Lake shopping center. They…read morespecialize in oysters, but have a few small bites that pair perfectly with the sours and saisons Fruition makes. On the Sunday we visited there was a carrot chowder, clam chowder, two versions of a grilled cheese, and $1.50 oysters. While the grilled cheese was tempting, we were here for some oysters. It's hard to find oysters for such a deal and I just knew that the tart sour I planned on getting would be best enjoyed with the vinegar goodness of a mignonette. It was just as imagined! Can't wait to try a little more when I've got the appetite!!

The kitchen has now been renamed Fruition Kitchen, but the food remains excellent. Perhaps the best…read moreclam chowder I've ever had, shells and all...