Uncle Kwok's Szechwan

Persephone Restaurant

➤ 7945 Soquel Dr Aptos, CA 95003, 95003-3963, United States

Carte • Wine • Coffee • American • Ice Cream

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"We encountered a brewmaster’s dinner at a fixed price. The menu sounded interesting, and it was, more so than the actual 5 courses. The wait staff, brew master and chef were friendly likable stewards for the evening. The paired beer tastes from Fruition Brewery were interesting and complimentary with the courses. The courses started and ended on a high interesting gazpacho and passion fruit dessert , but the three courses in between tended to all taste the same…too dry, too much Dijon ? , too many pickled accessories. Some local fresh seasonal vegetables, maybe some fish or poultry would have been appreciated. At $125 per person tip, it was not a value, or particularly memorable enough to make me want to make another reservation soon."

Café Sparrow

➤ 8042 Soquel Dr Aptos, CA 95003-4085, United States

Carte • Cafés • French • American • Californian

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"For 20 years orf so, wife I have been sharing a Rack of Lamb dinner order and paying an extra $10 or so to have it split in the kitchen, so it came on two separate plates. The $10 charge covered the cost of extra vege potato sides. With an appetizer and dessert our total bill typically came to $130 to $140. The last time we were there, we were advised that they will no longer split our order in the kitchen. Obviously, they no longer value our business."

Capitola Grill

➤ Capitola, 231 Esplanade, 95010-3241, United States

Carte • Bars • Seafood • American • Californian

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"We reserved a table for 8 on Friday evening but turned into a table of 10. They were so accommodating, we’re able to add a table for us. Food and service were fabulous shout out to their clam chowder which we find the best in Capitola and the lobster ravioli! So delicious just needed more bread to enjoy the abundant sauce :"

Cafe Cruz

➤ 2621 41st AveCA 95073-2136, Soquel, United States

Carte • Cafe • Fish • Coffee • Seafood

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"Appetizers were so tasty and good; artichoke hearts were zesty!! Highly recommend those the brussel sprouts. The cocktails were also very delicious too! The ladies really liked the cucumber martini I liked the blood orange mule. Rock fish tacos were perfect! I was worried about the papaya salsa being sweet and it wasn’t. Our waiter nailed all of the flavor profiles for each of our palates!"

East End Gastropub

➤ Capitola, 1501 41st Ave, 95062-3269, Santa Cruz, United States

Carte • Beer • Pubs • Pizza • Brunch

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"The food is superb and they have a decent amount of enjoyable drinks on tap. They also just started serving vodka drinks if anyone is interested in that. They used to only have beer and wine. The service is friendly and fast, every time we come. The only reason for 3 stars is because they really need to do something about their menu. Their brunch menu is so limited, it's almost undoable. Looking forward to an expanded weekend menu, but will keep coming back regardless. It's a great spot."