Restaurants near Ocean Lodge - Santa Cruz

Oswald's is such a gem. Everyone is so nice and polite. Service from the hostess to the wait staff and assistants is excellent! The food is always done well. If there is ever any issue, it is corrected immediately and efficiently. The bartender really knows how to mix and add the right condiments. Knowing how to make a twist for a martini correctly and using the correct cherry for a Manhattan can make or break a cocktail for me. I do not drink often, so a cocktail made and presented correctly is a real treat. Cudos to the professionalism of the bartenders at Oswald's!

A truly memorable experience with a delicious unique menu. The entire staff was top notch. The bolognese and pineapple panna cotta were some of the most flavorful items I can recall ever eating but everything was great. Definitely recommend, especially compared to any other places in the area. And sit at the chef’s counter!

We had a lovely evening at La Posta! The ambience was wonderful - like eating in an Italian neighborhood cafe. In an age of loud loud loud restaurants, the noise level here is perfect - muted but not so quiet that you feel everyone can overhear your conversation. Our waiter was perfect, and the food was fabulous. We'll definitely be back

The four of us had the trout, the lamb burger, the salmon filet and the squash appetizer. Everyone enjoyed their selection.

I found this little gem quite by accident. It's a tiny restaurant ( maybe 10 tables, half of which are two seaters), but they make up in excellence what they lack in space. I was surprised to see a full menu with a wide variety of appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. They even start the meal with a tasty lagniappe of frio mashed potatoe balls with a delectable dipping sauce. The meal was excellent (I had the wild salmon) and I will definitely be back to further explore their diverse, tantalizing menu. Dina was my server, And she was as efficient as she was friendly. So happy that I happened upon this little dining jewel in Santa Cruz.