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    Trofie marsala: excited as this pasta shape is hard to find. Fine but could've used a bit more depth of flavor. 3.75 stars
    Eve K.

    Italian restaurant in downtown Santa Cruz with classic and few unique dishes and stellar cocktails. 3.5 stars Food: 3.5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: maybe Highlights: - Trofie marsala: this pasta shape is hard to find and when I do it's always with pesto so this was an interesting combo. Could've used a bit more depth of flavor and less soupy texture as I'm a fan of marsala. 3.5 stars - Meat ragu: meaty hub thought it was tasty. 3.5 stars - They made my son a fettuccine with chicken and butter he LOVED which I greatly appreciated. - Banana old fashioned: my hub could not stop raving about this cocktail - Atmosphere: tables in one room and bar in the other Midlight: - Bruchetta: fresh tomatoes were great, but couldn't get over the sliced bread not being toasted which lacked that crusty texture. 3 stars Lowlights: - The website and menu framed it as an upscale special occasion italian restaurant. It was fine, but didn't find that to be the case for our family holiday meal. Solid Italian food and cocktails would consider coming back for.

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    Sarah C.

    I think this may be a bit of a hidden gem. Very mellow/not busy on a Thursday night. The appetizers were the highlight. Both the Elk Carpaccio and the Fritto Misto were super good. And where do you get Elk? How cool is that. And Fritto misto was very well fried and crispy. Both were very healthy sized portions as well, we were expecting them to be at least only half as large. The cocktails were also very good. Clean, fresh, well balanced. We got a Spanish Paloma and a Girl in Every Port, and both were very tasty. For mains my husband got the Zuppa de Pesce which was good - had a ton of seafood in it and again was pretty large. But the apps were better. I got the special salmon linguine with vodka sauce and asparagus. The salmon was quite good, but the linguine itself was a bit undercooked, and the sauce was a bit too rich. We both were very full though with two apps and a main. The burgers I saw looked good - so since we weren't blown away by our mains, I think that could be the secret - come for cocktails, apps, and the burger.

    Seafood Risotto
    Nancy O.

    The best food in Santa Cruz without a doubt! We had dinner here Saturday night two weeks in a row. Last week we started with the Mushrooms, Fritto Misto and House Made Bread. The Fritto Misto is lightly dusted and fried perfectly. The calamari and tiger shrimp are just delicious. They have perfected their method. We had the Lobster Ravioli as our main entree and the Sea Scallop entree. Exquisitely presented and delicious! They do not skimp on their ingredients. Tonight we had to order the mushrooms again and the Fritto Misto appetizer. We also tried the roasted brussel sprouts. Again, it was all served to perfection. We ordered the Seafood Risotto and the Elk Carpaccio. It was beautiful sliced and prepared. The Elk was sweet and savory. It was a delicious complex blend for your entire palate. The Seafood Risotto was over flowing with seafood. Wow! This is the place to go! And the service we received was impeccable. They time the appetizers, entrees and desserts. Oblo has trained their staff in service and it shows. They are attentive and are constantly clearing plates. The servers and staff know what they are doing. I am raving about this restaurant! It is just what downtown Santa Cruz needs. Make a reservation. You will Not be disappointed!

    Pizza
    David B.

    I'm rooting for this place, but they need to 'step up' their outdoor seating game! We live in a town where people like being outside. The full bar, happy hour deals, and friendly staff are all winners. With a brighter sign/ lights and some outdoor ambiance magic, I'm confident they'll be the 'go-to' spot in no time. Food and drinks are already on point - let's hope they can 'dish out' some outdoor charm soon!

    Matcha crème brûlée with sour cherries

    Definitely some of the best eats I've experienced. Service was spot on throughout our meal. We will be returning soon!

    Jojo H.

    Our first time since they change the name and ownership. The changed is "good". Bar area is so much better, counter is more modern. The table in the middle is a good addition. Our bar guys are so nice.

    Michael C.

    The good: solid cocktails. Frito Misto app was good ( especially the shrimp). The bad: main courses were meh. Seafood Paeea was mediocre at best. Wife's burger was "disgusting" and over cooked. She barely ate half. Fries sucked. Service was pretty slow, but our waitress was nice and polite. Ambiance: anyone who has lived in Santa Cruz for a while knows this building used to be Hobee's cafe and after that Cafe Mare. Sadly, I can't unsee either of those restaurants. I could see this turning into an "old people's" hot spot just like the previous two restaurants at this location. I can't think of any reason to go back other than maybe to grab a cocktail and an appetizer (maybe). 3 stars might be a touch generous.

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    Very good dishes and priced right for an Italian restaurant. I would definitely recommend and come back again here.

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    My favorite Italian restaurant in Santa Cruz!! Food is fabulous!! Always get one of the specials. Pistachio bomb for dessert was amazing.

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    Great food with spot on cocktails. Service was impressive. Love this spot for people watching. These guys are good with large groups too.

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    It's the whole package: great food, amazing service, chilled ambiance. The gnocchi was Devine. Get it.

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    Excellent food, truly great food! wonderful atmosphere and staff are so friendly and make you so comfortable

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    It did not hit me that the Santa Cruz location is the same one as the Pacifica location! I've…read morealways wanted to try the one in Pacifica, which is closer to me, and I like it! I am more of a Cider person, and I got to try their Mojito Cider, which I had never heard of before. It was SO good, yummy, and dangerous! haha. They have a good amount of beer and cider to choose from. I believe this location doesn't have food options the way Pacifica does, but the Fish and Chip truck right outside pairs perfectly with their drinks. Service was great. The lady who helped was very chill and nice. I also had a difficult time choosing what drink to pick, so I chickened out and said I didn't want anything. However, she asked me again if I'm sure, so I asked her for recommendations! We love a staff member who takes the time to go through options with customers instead of being annoyed!

    It's no secret that Humble Sea is one of the best breweries in the area. From the beer, to the…read morevibes, to the friendly staff, it's a Santa Cruz classic. However, this was my first time using them as an event space for the night before our wedding. Really amazing experience. Very reasonably priced, and were extremely easy to work with. The Seacret garden was perfect for our use case (we had ~120 people), and served as a phenomenal venue. They provided a full bar area just for our event, and the staff were awesome to work with. There was plenty of seating, and we brought in two food vendors who were able to setup easily. My one complaint was that the A/V system was a bit broken throughout the event. Overall hugely impressed with them and my experience, very grateful!

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    Balefire Brewing Company

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    Love Balefire! Great beer with a welcoming vibe from the staff and patrons…read more Spacious inside / outside seating area, easy parking and high quality, rotating food trucks. Fun place to grab a pint!

    Cut and pasted from their website: "Historically, a…read more"balefire" signified a gathering place for the community. Quality/Quantity - Another great find! Just left Discretion Brewing, see other review, and was not satisfied, so we came here. Sampled a few beers to start to confirm what I wanted. So I got my usual Red - Moped Irish Red Ale; so refreshing and with good flavors. Angus Double IPA - Against my better judgement, I finished my night with this. But that made my dinner better when we got to Shadowbrook, as I was so relaxed when I got there; see other reviews. Oh, ending up having the munchies so I also got a $1 bag of chips, lol. If you are following, you KNOW that my favorite breweries are ones where we can bring our own food, where they focus solely on making GREAT beer! Atmosphere - Decent size location, both indoor and outdoor seating. Events and food trucks, see website. Or my photo. Open 7 days a week, hours vary; see website. Wifi. Service - Cal is so professional and passionate about his job and beer! I believe he worked here for over 10 years. We had many different discussions on all the different beers they offer. I even eavesdropped on his beer conversations with the other patrons. Price - $18 + tip. Cost for good beer. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2023. Our local friends also recommended you, but that was after we already discovered you.

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