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Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar, Soquel, CA
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Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar, Soquel, CA
Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar, Soquel, CA
Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar, Soquel, CA

Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar

4.7
4.7
2093 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
2621 41st Ave, Soquel, CA 95073-2136

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30 Happy Hour Mon–Sat 14:45–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (831) 476-3801
  • Website
    http://www.cafecruz.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Steve Wilson
  • Location
    2621 41st Ave, Soquel, CA 95073-2136
  • Area
    Soquel
  • Cross Street
    Soquel
  • Parking details
    We have a small lot next to the restaurant as well as a large private lot across the street.
  • Public transit
    Bus stops very close
  • Entertainment
    Summer Music on the Patio (call for schedule)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,093 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Overall

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Food

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Service

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Ambience

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Value

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for brunch

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Innovative

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Healthy

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Lively

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar offers a consistently delightful dining experience. Guests rave about the "great food, great service," and cozy ambiance. The patio dining is particularly praised for its charm and comfort. The restaurant is a favorite for locals and visitors alike, known for its "excellent menu," accommodating staff, and memorable occasions.
2,093 Reviews

  1. cheryl

    West Palm Beach23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great casual restaurant. Cozy. Food great. Service friendly and good.

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  2. Steven

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for a Great evening it was as to be expected delicious food and a Great restaurant!!!!

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  3. Trevor VIP

    Central Coast33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely service and wonderful food. Great experience.

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  4. Claudia

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was there for Happy Hour, outdoor patio. Good ambiance, good food and our waiter, Asa, was excellent. Profesional, courteous and very pleasant. Had a good time with a friend I hadn't seen in 4 years!

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  5. Roberta VIP

    Central Coast110 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Burgers were very good. Cooked just right. And huge, definitely shareable. Nice service as usual. Always happy here.

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  6. ColleenB

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always my go to place. Brought out of town guests because I knew they would have a delicious dinner

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  7. Mike VIP

    San Francisco97 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always stop at Cafe Cruz when we are here on vacation. Great meals and great service keep us coming back.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a crowd pleaser. Great service and very consistent quality dishes. One of the best restaurants around that will never let you down.

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  9. Molly VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Chicken sandwich, brussels sprout appetizer and cocktails were all really good. They were very nice helping us with accommodating our stroller and the service was excellent. We had to park in Home Depot parking lot and walk across the street so leave time for parking.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meal. The server was great and the desserts were delicious.

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FAQs

Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 476-3801.

Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 2093 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
  5. Soquel

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar

2621 41st Ave, Soquel, CA 95073-2136

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Soquel
  • Area
    Soquel
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–14:30 Happy Hour Mon–Sat 14:45–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a small lot next to the restaurant as well as a large private lot across the street.
  • Public transit
    Bus stops very close
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Steve Wilson
  • Entertainment
    Summer Music on the Patio (call for schedule)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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