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Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge, Santa Cruz, CA

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

4.6
4.6
1997 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

What 1,997 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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 Ambience

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Hot spot

  • 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 breathtaking ocean views and a welcoming ambiance, making it a top choice for visitors and locals alike. Diners praise the "excellent food and service," with standout dishes like the ribeye steak and crab cakes. Friendly staff and attentive service enhance the overall dining experience.

1,997 Reviews
  1. Merry VIP

    Central Coast70 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for dinner on Saturday night and our server was exceptional! We told her about my dairy allergy and she made sure to sub out butter for other oils for all our entrees. I had the lettuce salad which was slightly overdressed, but otherwise great. I added prawns which were perfectly cooked. My husband had the roast chicken and it was fall-of-the-bone tender. He subbed out mushrooms for polenta and the mushrooms were delightful! Both kids' meals were well-made and the kids ate their whole entree!

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  2. Michael VIP

    Phoenix41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good vibe and great location. Highly recommend if in the area.

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  3. TahoeSKO VIP

    Sacramento4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A must if you are in Santa Cruz!! Do not pass up the opportunity to experience the incredible dishes from Exec Chef Gus! Always ask about the daily special. Thoughtful menu using local ingredients. Service beyond exceptional! My husband and I come every year and they always knock it out of the park!

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  4. Melissa

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Amazing service. Wonderful view. Great spot for a date.

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  5. MicheleU

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I wanted to be wowed by the food, but it was just ok.

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  6. Cher VIP

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was slow, but they were short on staff, so it was understandable. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience, and I will certainly keep it on my list of places to dine. 

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  7. Aimee

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice ambience and view. Unfortunately, the chowder and menu items did not live up to the hype. We had high hopes for this chowder considering its placement in the SC chowder festival but it was very disappointing. We were hoping to love it:(

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  8. Jennifer

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful view of the ocean with great food! And kid/family friendly :)

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  9. Thomas

    San Francisco11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lots of energy because the lounge was full and there was a duo playing music. At our table in the restaurant it wasn't easy to carry on a conversation between the four of us because of th noise level. Easier to talk two on two. Drinks were excellent. vodka martini and basil gimlet. We'll go back again. Lounge menu is appealing for an afternoon cocktail.

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  10. susie VIP

    San Diego13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a nice experience. Burger was very good. Fried chicken sandwich was just ok. Loved our view

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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 4.6 stars by 1997 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
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