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A photo of Cucina Venti restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1762)
££££
• Italian • Mountain View
Booked 18 times today
Beautiful restaurant with very nice personnel and the food was delicious! Must mention the drinks - amazing. Great experience!
A photo of The View Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.2
Awesome(1473)
££££
• Contemporary American • Santa Cruz
Booked 20 times today
We had a wonderful time and an excellent experience at this restaurant. The service was outstanding, and everyone working there made us feel welcome and well taken care of. The food was delicious, and the overall atmosphere made it even better. It’s the perfect spot for a late-night dinner with that special someone. We will definitely be coming back
A photo of Pete's Capitola restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(172)
££££
• Californian • Capitola
Booked 3 times today
A great meal and great service! Loved the Caesar salad and steak frites. Oysters super fresh and nice mignonette. Worthwhile visit.
A photo of Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1538)
££££
• American • Marina
Booked 18 times today
Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere. The service was excellent. We had our two dogs with us and they traded them like guests as well. The drinks were absolutely phenomenal. My husband had a few 😊. Highly recommend and will be back as the sanctuary beach resort is one of our favorite places.
A photo of Persephone Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(689)
££££
• Farm-to-table • Aptos
Booked 4 times today
Three of us went for a birthday dinner. Charming place, comfortable atmosphere, amazing food, very good (slightly slow) service. Farmers Market driven menu. We shall return.
A photo of NORA'S restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(440)
££££
• Comfort Food • Carmel
Booked 63 times today
Nora’s is amazing! Menu offers something for everyone. Every dish was prepared perfectly. Great service provided by Jordan. Love this place.
A photo of Tasting House restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(744)
££££
• Californian • Los Gatos
Booked 20 times today
We brought a friend for dinner and had an amazing time, Got to the restaurant at 5PM for the Champagne Sabering and to celebrate Champagne Day! We stayed all night! We had so much fun. The band was great. The food and the service were both outstanding. We loved the wild boar pasta, the beef tartare, the mussels,..... everything was fantastic. Highly recommend.
A photo of Gabriella Cafe restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1037)
££££
• Italian • Santa Cruz
Booked 7 times today
Delicious food, great wine list, charming atmosphere.
A photo of Sardine Factory restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(5509)
££££
• Seafood • Monterey
Booked 63 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 Hog's Breath Inn restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1368)
££££
• American • Carmel
Booked 22 times today
We sat outside and had the best experience! Service was amazing. Iconic spot in Carmel to dine and enjoy cocktails!

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  • German
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We had a wonderful time and an excellent experience at this restaurant. The service was outstanding, and everyone working there made us feel welcome and well taken care of. The food was delicious, and the overall atmosphere made it even better. It’s the perfect spot for a late-night dinner with that special someone. We will definitely be coming back
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    The View Restaurant & Bar$$$$• Contemporary American• Santa Cruz
    •
    4.2
  • jeryx
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    My customer was absolutely thrilled with the meal. The food was excellent and everyone was able to find something they truly enjoyed. The server was wonderful. I am so happy to report that they absolutely loved the visit. Thank you!
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    Cucina Venti$$$$• Italian• Mountain View
    •
    4.6
  • ChristopherGold
    Los Angeles •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    A great meal and great service! Loved the Caesar salad and steak frites. Oysters super fresh and nice mignonette. Worthwhile visit.
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    Pete's Capitola$$$$• Californian• Capitola
    •
    4.7
  • SteveGold
    San Francisco Bay Area •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Two of us had the Oso Buco, which was outstanding. The service was great and the menu selections were varied and lots of good options. We shared the crispy Brussels sprouts, which was a very generous portion and nice small sprouts. Everything was excellent. We’ll be back. 
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    Gabriella Cafe$$$$• Italian• Santa Cruz
    •
    4.5
  • Lia
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 1 Nov 2026
    Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere. The service was excellent. We had our two dogs with us and they traded them like guests as well. The drinks were absolutely phenomenal. My husband had a few 😊. Highly recommend and will be back as the sanctuary beach resort is one of our favorite places.
    More info
    Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette$$$$• American• Marina
    •
    4.5
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