1
Shadowbrook Restaurant
American restaurant
Quirky dining rooms & views of Soquel Creek come alongside California cuisine & a wine list.
$$$ $
4.70 (3.6K reviews)
2
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
Bakery
All-day grab-&-go spot provides a lengthy menu of sandwiches, salads, housemade baked goods & more.
$$ $$
4.60 (3.2K reviews)
3
Pizza My Heart
Pizza restaurant
Surf-themed California chain for pizzas with local ingredients in a low-key counter-serve setting.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
4
Melinda's Gluten Free Bakery
Bakery
Bright bakeshop offering gluten/peanut-free breads, donuts & other treats, plus sandwiches & salads.
$$ $$
4.70 (277 reviews)
5
Avenue Cafe
American restaurant
Unfussy neighborhood nook with a stone fireplace offering American cafe fare, plus wine & beer.
$$ $$
4.60 (411 reviews)
6
iCrave
Restaurant
ππ Hadnβt had boba in a while and this place had good reviews so I decided to stop by. Bonus that they also sell crepes! The Thai tea with boba was pretty good; it couldβve had more of the Thai tea flavor but it was still good. The crepes were good and filling! I got the funky monkey which is banana, c...
$ $$$
4.70 (233 reviews)
7
Roux Dat Cajun Creole
Creole restaurant
Quaint, family-run counter-serve joint with a New Orleans motif & down-home Cajun & Creole recipes.
$ $$$
4.50 (413 reviews)
8
Dharma's Restaurant
Vegetarian restaurant
Low-key eatery specializes in vegetarian dishes, plus gluten-free options too, in a relaxed space.
$$ $$
4.40 (853 reviews)
9
The Cook House
Breakfast restaurant
ππ Often forget about this hidden little spot cause if you try to come here on the weekend, you will be waiting! Came on a weekday, and it was awesome
And got to sit right away.
Itβs a tiny little spot in Capitola that has been here serving breakfast and lunch since 1977. Pretty sure the owner runs it...
$ $$$
4.50 (341 reviews)
10
Pizza My Heart
Pizza restaurant
Surf-themed California chain for pizzas with local ingredients in a low-key counter-serve setting.
$ $$$
4.50 (335 reviews)
12
Trestles Restaurant
Restaurant
ππ Amazing food. Hidden gem. Great date night dinner. We visit Monterey Bay Area annually for decades and try new restaurants each year. Trestles is phenomenal and we were so pleasantly surprised how good the food was β itβs a small enough place that can keep tight control over their food quality and s...
4.70 (161 reviews)
13
Mijo's Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
Low-key, counter-serve option serving Mexican staples such as street tacos & burritos.
$ $$$
4.60 (200 reviews)
14
Sushi Garden
Japanese restaurant
Quaint sushi house with inventive rolls & classic entrees, plus sake, Japanese beer & cocktails.
$$ $$
4.40 (471 reviews)
15
Margaritaville
Mexican restaurant
Waterfront restaurant offers a lively setting for casual Californian cuisine & cocktails.
$$ $$
4.30 (1K reviews)
16
Peet's Coffee
Coffee shop
Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
$ $$$
4.40 (334 reviews)
17
Miyako Japanese Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Cooked Japanese classics such as udon, tempura & skewers, plus sushi, in a relaxed setting.
$$ $$
4.50 (215 reviews)
18
KAITO
Japanese restaurant
Quaint restaurant specializing in ramen, sushi & Japanese tapas, plus beer & sake.
$$ $$
4.40 (330 reviews)
19
Village Host Pizza & Grill
Pizza restaurant
Relaxed pizza chain offering classic pies & casual eats amid wooden booths in a roomy space.
$ $$$
4.50 (210 reviews)