Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

4.3 (2009)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Romantic

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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 2,009 people are saying

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.1Value

Noise • Moderate

2,009 Reviews

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Andy Gold
Los Angeles13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 July 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is right next to the Cowell’s Beach and you are able to dine while looking at it from different angles! The food was great but didn’t have much variety to choose from though! Staff were nice and helpful! Would recommend anymore going there for lunch. Not sure if they have a different menu for dinner!
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Diane Gold
San Francisco34 reviews
4.0
Dined on 27 July 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I would’ve given them five stars for food except I was disappointed with the paella. I would not order it again and I do not recommend it. We added chicken to our paella and normally I’m used to it being blended in with everything and they just tossed it on top. It was very dry. One of the other guests got scallops those were good and the beet salad was excellent, but two of us had the paella and both of us were disappointed .
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Frankie Gold
San Diego51 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 July 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Holds up to the hype. My husband and son had the rib-eye steak mad both said it’s one of the best they’ve had at a restaurant. I had the special - Halibut - and it and the surrounding vegetable were delicious. Our guests had the black cod and paella and each raved about the freshness and flavor of their dishes. Service was excellent and view is unbeatable.
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Steve Gold
San Francisco19 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 July 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great view and service.Way overpriced for what you get.Four small slices of bread for $ 8 ,is nuts, Restaurant looks like a cafeteria with the pricing of a high end San Francisco restaurant.
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Anita Gold
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a nice lunch with a beautiful view. Our server was excellent!
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CatherineS
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for brunch. Best huevos rancheros I’ve ever had. Nice dining room with beautiful views . Friendly and excellent service from Eric and Gavin.
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Scott
San Francisco7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 21 June 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fun restaurant themed with fancy surf boards and marine life. Tribute to Jack O’Neil with nice art and a very cool bar. Food was very good but small portioned for price. Cocktails were inventive and tasty. View of the wharf, beach and ocean was nice. I would go back.
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John Gold
Sacramento13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The view of Boardwalk and the beach was fantastic. The food was the best we have had in the numerous places we have eaten in Santa Cruz. Service was solid. The prices were high compared to other restaurants in the area.
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Hanna Monica
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great!! Jon was very helpful. Everyone was polite. Highly recommended!
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Chris
San Francisco2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 19 June 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The view is OUTSTANDING! My wife and had oysters to start which were great. Shared the beet salad which was good. I had the ribeye that I enjoyed. My wife had the clam chowder and octopus which she did not care for. Service was good, the waitress was kind and attentive but lacked some experience opening the wine. Not a huge deal. I thought it was overall good experience but a tad pricey.
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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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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