Best Lunch Restaurants in Ben Lomond

13 restaurants available nearby

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1. The View, a Treeside Restaurant

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Cruz

Booked 14 times today

Set high on a hilltop with breathtaking panoramic views of the Monterey Bay, The View, at Chaminade offers a unique dining experience. Indoor and outdoor seating allows guests to enjoy the naturally beautiful scenery which compliments the contemporary California Cuisine. Whether it’s sustainable seafood or locally grown produce, The View emphasizes natural ingredients while providing four-diamond service. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks to help cover increases in labor costs and to support a higher minimum wage.***Please note that our kitchen closes from 1:30pm-2:00pm to prepare for dinner service. Our bar and restaurant remain open during that time, offering a fine selection of local wines, craft beers, signature cocktails, and non-alcoholic refreshments to enjoy.

2. Laili

4.7

Exceptional(2859)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Santa Cruz

Booked 20 times today

Laili is our expression of love through food and service. We offer a unique menu made up of fusion Afghani Mediterranean items that include kabobs, wraps, flatbreads, pastas, and spiced lamb and chicken dishes as well as delicious vegetarian options.Laili Restaurant "BEST MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT", Good Times 2023, Voted #1Rich Mediterranean Flavors with a Unique Afghan Twist in the Heart of Downtown Santa Cruz.Currently taking reservations for lunch and dinner, walk-ins welcome too.Dine in our elegant, secluded, off street patio. Visit our website for event information.

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3. Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2031)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Soquel

Booked 29 times today

Cafe Cruz is a popular and lively local restaurant. We offer casual/fine dining with a full bar, indoor and heated patio dining. Guests enjoy watching the "magic" created in our open copper-backed kitchen each night by our talented team of chefs. Notable features include many locally sourced foods, nightly sustainable seafood specials, and many creative salad and vegetable options. Our innovative pastas and sandwiches are always a hit. Spit-Roasted meats are featured each night, cooked on a french Rotisol rotisserie. The lush garden room can seat larger parties of up to 35. Guests enjoy our warm friendly service, our many seating options, and exceptionally delicious food.

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4. Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(1957)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Cruz

Booked 14 times today

Jack O’Neill Restaurant and Lounge is Santa Cruz’s best new destination for coastal California cuisine. The approachable and family-friendly vibe at Jack O’Neill Restaurant and Lounge will welcome hotel guests and locals alike.

5. Ideal Bar & Grill

4.1

Excellent(302)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Cruz

Booked 4 times today

Fun, family friendly dining with a beautiful view of Santa Cruz Main beach and the Municipal Wharf! We offer out side seating on our sunny deck! Come down and try our award winning clam chowder today! Reservations are for our inside dining room only.

6. Gabriella Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(974)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Cruz

Booked 9 times today

Zagat rated as "OUTSTANDING". Gabriella Cafe is a 50 seat, picturesque and romantic dining experience in downtown Santa Cruz.

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7. Solaire Restaurant + Bar

3.9

Excellent(214)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Cruz

Booked 3 times today

Whether it be a cocktail while soaking up the sun at the poolside patio, anexpertly prepared meal, or a spirited conversation at the bar, SolaireRestaurant + Bar offers the best of what is available with the changingseasons.Solaire offers a truly local dining destination that offers unexpected andoffbeat twists on local ingredients and flavors. The atmosphere of theseasonal restaurant changes based on the weather—in the warm weathermonths it is a playful experience centered on the indoor/outdoor restaurant spaces andthe vibrant pool scene. In the foggier months, guests can relax under the powerful outdoor heaters in our indoor/outdoor covered space while enjoying a cocktail. Mirroring the laid-back attitude of Santa Cruz, the restaurant and bar bring the natural outdoor elements inside in imaginative and modern ways.

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8. Back Nine Grill & Bar

4.2

Awesome(111)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Cruz

The owners of the Back Nine were equally inspired by the rich history of local cuisine and food preparation dating back to Rancho Carbonero. In Spanish, Carbonero is a place where charcoal is burned, much like an American BBQ. Our expansive fresh grill menu hopefully creates a pleasurable time for each of our Back Nine guests, as they view part of the famed course's front nine.

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9. Chocolate the Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(82)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Cruz

Booked 3 times today

Now celebrating 25 years, Chocolate the Restaurant provides an attractive dining environment for couples on dates, friendly meetings, and special occasion meals. Dine outside on the heated garden patio. Celebrate special occasions with up to 25 guests in the private street-side party room. Maybe start with a Chocolate Martini or a Passion Fruit Margarita. Chef David Jackman's fresh baked pasta rosettes, slow-roasted meats, and delicious seasonal organic vegetable dishes are all a prelude to our many chocolaty desserts. Our wine list focuses on local and on Italian wines. Our cocktails are all made from scratch; often using locally distilled spirits, and always using fresh house-made mixers. We are at your service for dinner every night! Afternoon walk-up cafe' service Friday thru Sunday. . We are open for dinner every holiday except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

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10. Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Santa Cruz

4.1

Excellent(44)

Price: Moderate

• Irish • Santa Cruz

Booked 2 times today

Rosie McCann's Irish Pub is located in Santa Cruz, California and specializes in serving homemade Irish pub fare. The restaurant features a neighborhood bar atmosphere and offers a full-service bar with over 25 beers on tap.Rosie McCann's Irish Pub serves lunch and dinner daily and offers an additional brunch service on weekends. Brunch fare at the restaurant consists of steak and eggs, corned beef hash and eggs, eggs Benedict, buttermilk pancakes and more. Lunch and dinner at Rosie McCann's Irish Pub features a variety of appetizers, salads, soups, entrées, steaks, Irish favorites, grass fed burgers, pasta and sandwiches.

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sharonvip
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It is beautiful place. Great for hanging out with friends and family members. Will do it again 😀
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The View, a Treeside RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Cruz
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4.3
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Hugh
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Service was the best we’ve experienced in Santa Cruz. Very well trained staff!
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LailiPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Santa Cruz
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4.7
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Rochelle
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Cafe Cruz is the best. So many local restaurants have raised their prices considerably but Cafe Cruz has not. If they have raised their prices then it’s not enough to be noticeable. The food is consistently good and portions the same. It’s my go to place to take friends and/or family for a few decades.
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Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Soquel
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4.7
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Terri
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 Nov 2024
Beautiful evening, great food and our waiter was fantanstic.
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Jack O'Neill Restaurant & LoungePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Cruz
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4.7
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Deevip
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 Sept 2024
We made reservations, which made selecting a good table by the window easier. The server promptly took our drinks orders so we could take advantage of the last few minutes of Happy Hour, which was kind. Three of us had the fesh halibut with a pineapple relish served on fragrant rice with a bed of lightly sautéed kale. The fish was well prepared and moist. We found the menu to offer a good selection of food, and the service and ambience were pleasant. I have stayed near the restaurant many times but never eaten here. I will be back!
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Ideal Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• Californian• Santa Cruz
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4.1

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. The View, a Treeside Restaurant

2. Laili

3. Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar

4. Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

5. Ideal Bar & Grill

6. Gabriella Cafe

7. Solaire Restaurant + Bar

8. Back Nine Grill & Bar

9. Chocolate the Restaurant

10. Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Santa Cruz

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