Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

1966 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Organic, Californian
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:45 am Brunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 460-5013
Website
https://www.jackoneillrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Gus Trejo
Catering
Dream Inn offers full catered events from 5 - 250 people
Private party facilities
THE COVEWelcome to our new Private meeting room "The Cove" located in Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge. This room is equipped with full power outlets, LCD TV with wired access, and full food & beverage service. Seats 6 - 10 guests.

Location
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Neighborhood
Santa Cruz
Cross street
Bay Street + you can valet park at Dream Inn
Parking details
Hotel parking lot across the street from The Dream Inn, or complimentary valet parking.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,966 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
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Great for scenic views
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Overall
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Food
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Service
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Ambiance
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Value
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Good for groups
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Healthy
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Great for fine wines
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Romantic
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Good for special occasions
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Lively
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "beautiful ocean views" and the "friendly, attentive staff." The menu features creative starters and exquisite entrees, making it a "must-visit" spot in Santa Cruz. Ideal for special occasions.

1,966 Reviews

A
Anika
VIP
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and amazing. Jon took great care of us! Excellent recommendations - the scallops and the cheese plate were my favorite! Very cute Christmas decorations and live music which we enjoyed! Great spot for a business meal or a date night! And gorgeous views.
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kasey
Palm Springs
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food has been excellent the last several visits. Very pleased to have a local restaurant with this quality food. Locally sourced is important. The ribeye was amazing! Grated horseradish! Yummy! Pleased that both the bar and main dining area were quiet on a Saturday night, especially this close to Xmas!
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Jean-Michel
New York City
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Si ce restaurant est le numéro 1 à Santa Cruz, alors on peut affirmer que Santa Cruz est un désert gastronomique.
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Joyce
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tacos were delicious, just the right amount of spicy. Both of my friends had an eggs Benedict dish and they were both amazing. Excellent service, beautiful atmosphere, best view in Santa Cruz!!
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Jasmine
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was ok, the server was super nice. Entrees were not too worth it for the price, but the clam chowder was good.
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Dominic
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional care and details to everything we ordered for brunch, I had their orange julius cocktail which is a nice take on a cream sickle before my over the top rubin arrived, one of the best ever. The rest of our party had crab benedicts, with lots of large pieces of dungeness crab and perfectly finished poached eggs. It also has a wonderful view from east cliff to west cliff drive.
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Eckhard
SH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolut herausragende Küche und super Service. Einmalige Lage, cooles Ambiente.
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Rich
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was wonderful. Fresh, tasty, and unique. Service was adequate but lacked personal attention. Various people brought food and cleared our table but our specific server seemed to be missing at times. Dining area was lovely and it was fun to see the wharf lit up outside.
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Terri
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful evening, great food and our waiter was fantanstic.
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Glenn
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great afternoon Bruch at Jack O'Neill's today. We've eaten here many times but this was the first since COVID and it didn't disappoint. Both the Pacific Catch BLT and the ceviche were fantastic. Add in the beautiful view and it was perfect!
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FAQs

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 460-5013.

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 1966 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Additional information

Cross street
Bay Street + you can valet park at Dream Inn
Neighborhood
Santa Cruz
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:45 am Brunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Organic, Californian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel parking lot across the street from The Dream Inn, or complimentary valet parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gus Trejo
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.jackoneillrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(831) 460-5013
Catering
Dream Inn offers full catered events from 5 - 250 people
Private party facilities
THE COVEWelcome to our new Private meeting room "The Cove" located in Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge. This room is equipped with full power outlets, LCD TV with wired access, and full food & beverage service. Seats 6 - 10 guests.

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 1,966 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge restaurant rated?

Is Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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