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A photo of Mane Kitchen & Cocktails restaurant
4.5
Awesome(56)
$$$$
• Seafood • Santa Cruz
Booked 4 times today
Friend's birthday dinner. Everyone said they loved their food, some had lamb, some had burgers, some had pasta, my homemade ravioli with fresh corn was absolutely delicious. Excellent attentive service, and those who had cocktails loved them and commented on them.(Not usual in this group to rave about a cocktail 😉). Thank you Mane team for the great night!
A photo of la Posta restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2578)
$$$$
• Italian • Santa Cruz
Booked 17 times today
Food was amazing as always! Great service and atmosphere, a wonderful evening. Thank you!
A photo of The View Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.2
Awesome(1473)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Santa Cruz
Booked 28 times today
It was a nice evening with good friends out on the patio. With an amazing view. It couldn’t have been any better. Food was great, drinks were cold and the staff were awesome.
A photo of Sardine Factory restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(5510)
$$$$
• Seafood • Monterey
Booked 39 times today
We had the best experience from the moment we walked in the door. The food was amazing and our waiter Antonio was so kind, knowledgeable, and welcoming. We will definitely be back when we are in the area!
A photo of Shadowbrook Restaurant Capitola restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4730)
$$$$
• American • Capitola
Booked 141 times today
Always excellent in all spheres. Been a minute since I've been there and I wondered why. Excellent food, service and ambiance. Always an excellent experience. Won't be another minute for next visit.
A photo of Paradise Beach Grille restaurant
4.3
Awesome(139)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Capitola
Booked 3 times today
We love it here! The seafood pasta is my favorite!
A photo of Old Fisherman's Grotto restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2210)
$$$$
• Seafood • Monterey
Booked 48 times today
What a magical evening! We were surprised with complimentary appetizers and roses, and the staff treated my mom like a princess. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing from start to finish. A night we'll never forget — thank you!
A photo of Stokes Adobe Restaurant restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1133)
$$$$
• Californian • Monterey
Booked 16 times today
Food was great! Wagyu Steak was cooked to perfection. The Mt. Toro Tomme & Prosciutto- 10/10. I forgot what my wife ordered but I know she loved it. We were there for our 12th anniversary. First time. Amazing.
A photo of PortaBella Restaurant restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2047)
$$$$
• Italian • Carmel
Booked 46 times today
We have had lunch and dinner at Portabella on many occasions and the meals were always great. Never had a bad experience.
A photo of Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point restaurant
4.5
Awesome(4660)
$$$$
• Californian • Pacific Grove
Booked 41 times today
Delightful, delicious, delectable deified dining!!

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  • Xanthe
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food was amazing as always! Great service and atmosphere, a wonderful evening. Thank you!
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    la Posta$$$$• Italian• Santa Cruz
    •
    4.7
  • Amanda
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We had the best experience from the moment we walked in the door. The food was amazing and our waiter Antonio was so kind, knowledgeable, and welcoming. We will definitely be back when we are in the area!
    More info
    Sardine Factory$$$$• Seafood• Monterey
    •
    4.8
  • Karen
    San Francisco Bay Area •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 25 Oct 2026
    Friend's birthday dinner. Everyone said they loved their food, some had lamb, some had burgers, some had pasta, my homemade ravioli with fresh corn was absolutely delicious. Excellent attentive service, and those who had cocktails loved them and commented on them.(Not usual in this group to rave about a cocktail 😉). Thank you Mane team for the great night!
    More info
    Mane Kitchen & Cocktails$$$$• Seafood• Santa Cruz
    •
    4.5
  • Rick
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 23 Oct 2026
    It was a nice evening with good friends out on the patio. With an amazing view. It couldn’t have been any better. Food was great, drinks were cold and the staff were awesome.
    More info
    The View Restaurant & Bar$$$$• Contemporary American• Santa Cruz
    •
    4.2
  • Tanya
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on 19 Oct 2026
    We love it here! The seafood pasta is my favorite!
    More info
    Paradise Beach Grille$$$$• Contemporary American• Capitola
    •
    4.3
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