Fine Dining
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Location
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Notes
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Michael's on Main
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2591 Main St., Soquel
Ph. 479-9997
www.michaelsonmain.net
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Beautiful deck overlooking the Soquel Creek.
A great place for appetizers and cocktails.
Our favorite starters include the grilled ceasar
salad and calamari (with a glass of Storrs
Chardonnay.) They even allow behaved
dogs on the deck - unusual for such a nice
restaurant.!
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Crows Nest
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Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor
2218 E. Cliff Drive - Just 1.12 miles
north on E. Cliff Dr.
Ph.(831) 476-4560
www.crowsnest-santacruz.com
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Always a favorite!!! Beautiful views, great
steaks, seafood & entertainment nightly in the
upstairs bar. Reservations suggested ask for a
window seat.
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Shadowbrook
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1750 Wharf Road, Capitola
Ph. (831) 475-1511
www.shadowbrook-capitola.com
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Ambiance, ambiance ambiance! A Santa
Cruz institution. Consistently good. Take the
tram down and walk back to enjoy the
gardens. Reservations a must.
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Chaminade
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1 Chaminade Lane
Ph. (831) 475-5600
www.chaminade.com
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Looking for a big Sunday Champagne Brunch
Buffet in the hills with an outstanding view of
the bay? This is it. Reservations
recommended. (Don't recommend dinner -
just brunch.)
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Bella Roma
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316 Capitola Ave., Capitola
Ph. (831) 464-2608
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Judy's favorite Italian. She can't get past the
Rosemary Cornish Game Hen. It's so good
that she just won't try anything else. Takes
longer to prepare, so don't be in a hurry!
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Star Bene
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21245 E. Cliff Dr. - Just 1/2 mile
north on E. Cliff Dr.
Ph. (831) 479-4307
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Southern Italian Cuisine served by real
Italians! Seafood & pasta.
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Cafe Cruz
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2621 41st Ave. Soquel
Ph. (831) 476-3801
www.cafecruz.com
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Rosticerria, Steaks, Seafood. Locals favorite
spot. Reservations recommended.
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Oswald
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121 Soquel Ave.
Ph. (831) 423-7427
www.oswaldrestaurant.com
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Foodies #1 pick. Go for the exceptional food
& service, not the atmosphere. There just
isn't much in this small hole in the wall (yet
well appointed restaurant) off Pacific Garden
Mall. The menu changes daily, &
reservations are a must.
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Takara
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3775 Capitola Road, Capitola (next
to the Capitola Mall - Sears end.
Ph. (831) 464-1818
www.takarasushi.com
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Japanese & Sushi. Love the atmosphere &
decor.
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Casual Dining
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Location
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Notes
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Aloha Island Grill
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At the intersection of E. Cliff ,
Portola & 17th Ave. 4 blocks south.
- 2 minute walk from the cottage.
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Authentic Hawaiian plate lunch. Bring your
dog & sit on the patio
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Tacqueria Michoacan
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2-1401 E. Cliff Dr. 5 min walk north
from the cottage.
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There are so very many great tacquerias in
Santa Cruz. This one is our favorite and
within walking distance! What a bonus.
Outstanding chicken mole, burritos & fish
tacos. Enjoy!
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Riva's Fish House
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500 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz
Ph. (831) 429-1223
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Best Seafood on the Wharf. Cash only.
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Malabar
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1116 Soquel Ave.
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Sophisticated vegetarian. Delicious curries.
Eclectic for sure. The service can be surly,
but don't worry about it. Eat and be happy.
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Casa Rosita
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2608 Portola Dr., only 1 mile south
on Portola Dr. Ph. (831) 462-6116
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Traditional Mexican, Full bar. Consistently
good and it's close by, too.
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Pink Godzilla Sushi Bar
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830 41st Ave. Ph. (831) 464-2586
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Little hole in the wall with Killer Sushi.
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Aldo's
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616 Atlantic Ave. Ph. (831)
426-3736
www.aldos-cruz.com
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Opposite side of Yacht Harbor from Crows
Nest. Have breakfast or lunch on the patio &
bring the pooch! Watch the boats come in
and out of the harbor. Fun!
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Bocci's Cellar
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140 Encinal St.
Ph. (831) 427-1795
www.boccis.net
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Fun place for drinks, free bocci ball & Italian
food.
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Gayle's Bakery &
Rosticceria
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504 Bay Ave., Capitola
Ph. (831) 462-1200
www.gaylesbakery.com
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Capitola's best bakery & rosticceria! Favorite
local spot for breakfast & lunch. They also
have great blue plate specials for dinner
take-out.
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Linda's Seabreeze Cafe
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542 Seabright Ave.
Ph. (831) 427-9713
www.seabreezecafe.com
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Excellent breakfast cafe! Be prepared to wait
on weekends but it's certainly worth it.
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Margaritaville
Restaurant
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221 Esplinade, Capitola
Ph. (831) 476-2263
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Mexican food. Great location & atmosphere.
Ask to sit on the patio over the river or in the
back if you don't enjoy the noisy bar in the
front.
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Saturn Cafe
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Corner of Pacific Ave. & Laurel.
(North end of Pacific Garden Mall)
Ph. (831) 426-8505
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A Santa Cruz institution. Veggie, hippie
cuisine in a zany atmosphere.
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The Crepe Place
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1134 Soquel Ave.
Ph. (831) 429-6994
www.thecrepeplace.com
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Delicious crepes from lunch/brunch to late
night dining.
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