Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

Name: Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
Address: 175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, 95060
Telephone: (831) 460-5013
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1986 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 27 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Charming

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.

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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
Area
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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,986 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 Ambience
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 "amazing food" and "incredible views" of the ocean. Guests praise the "delicious and expertly prepared" dishes, complemented by "friendly and attentive service." The ambiance is enhanced by live music, making it ideal for both casual meals and special occasions.

1,986 Reviews

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Walt
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. Both my wife and I thought it would be great if large floodlights lit up the beach outside
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Liz
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was amazing! All our food was so flavorful. As soon as we checked in, they congratulated me and my fiancé on our anniversary since we added that note to our reservation. We thought that was so thoughtful of them. Service was great. Katie was our server and she was amazing! Definitely recommend this place for a nice romantic dinner date or to hang with your girls too, or any size party really.
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John
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful, casual setting. Great food. Love the emphasis on fresh local seafood.
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Aunna
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really amazing food! Very delicious and perfect honestly!
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Don
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 28 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great view of wharf and ocean, quality food and service.
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Markus
Central Coast
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 27 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The team at Jack O'Neill has exceeded my expectations in terms of Service and Food Quality! Great lunch place with amazing views!
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Daniel
VIP
Central Coast
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our breakfasts were delicious. My omelette veggies were full of flavor and perfectly cooked. I don’t normally mention hash browns as having a “wow” factor, but my hash browns were expert-level; extra crisp and crunchy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. Wow! The service and atmosphere were also equally amazing. Great experience! We’ll be back!
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Eric
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on a staycation. Everything was wonderful and tasted great! Highly recommend for “off season” getaway
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Katie
VIP
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a wonderful experience at Jack ONeill's Everyone treated me very kindly, from the moment I arrived and was met at the front desk by Jack, followed by Mia who settled me in to Tracey who took served me. Mia was so friendly and attentive. She was very positive and upbeat. Tracey was excellent server. She advised me when asked and made sure I received what I needed throughout the evening. I would return just to see them again. The food was excellent. I had the special, ahi, tuna dish that night. It was tasty and lovely to look at. I would recommend the restaurant and people who assisted me without question. The view was magnificent even as the sun settled.
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Julie
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 16 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a wonderful spot for a meal and a killer view. Decor is lovely and the staff and food are great.
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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 1986 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 27 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
Area
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Dungeness Crab Cakes

Ahi Tuna Steak

Ribeye Steak

Menu

What 1,986 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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information