Main Street Garden & CafeNice Father Day lunchWe went for lunch. We sat on the garden patio. Our lunch experience was great, we had great food, the atmosphere was relaxing even with our 2 year old. She was busy visiting the garden and the chickens in the lower vegetable garden. The food was very tasty and the portion were right on, not too much and not too little. We enjoyed the bruchettas for appetizer. Our main course were pork and the day special salmon in Italian crepe. This was delicious and very flavorful. The dessert was not to my taste (chocolate cake and Marionberry sauce), I found it dry and my husband did not find the strong dark chocolate flavor he was looking for. Overall, we spend 2 hours for lunch and loved every minute of it.6/16/2013 12:00:00 AMMain Street gardenWe've dined here several times now and introduced several friends to the restaurant. It has Italian/California fusion cooking with emphasis on fresh local ingredients. Limited choice of food and wine; a few things done well rather than trying to do it all, flexible attitude and reasonable prices.6/13/2013 12:00:00 AMWent for a Sunday LunchLovely patio with view of garden where they grow some of their food. Everything from salads to dessert had delightful flavors. Will definitely be a repeat visitor.6/2/2013 12:00:00 AMStaff very friendly, attentiveStaff very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about menu; owner stopped at our table (and others) to say hello. Menu changes every day, fresh ingredients (from their own garden and local farms). Delicious, well-prepared, nicely presented. My husband and I shared the bruschetta appetizer (unique), pizza (perfect crust, wood-fired), pork ragu papardelle (super fresh pasta), and panna cotta for dessert (just small enough to top off a satisfying meal). We brought our own wine, corkage $15, very reasonable. We will dine here again for sure, and we'll pick up gift certificates for our friends and family as birthdays / anniversaries come around.5/24/2013 12:00:00 AMVeggie heaven, foodie bliss.Everything this restaurant makes is divine. The model of local sustainable food and beer / wine is awesome. Every meal I've had here is outstanding. The service is awesome. In fact the only place in Santa Cruz county I've dined where they actually know what restaurant service should be. Totally recommend Main Street Garden & Cafe.5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMIt was a wonderful experienceIt was a wonderful experience to be at the Main Street Cafe for Mother's Day. The garden was beautiful, the food fresh and lovely. The wait staff was cheerful, welcoming and competent. I would return.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is a very charming restaurantThis is a very charming restaurant with delicious food. I will return again! The food choices are too complex for children, however my child was able to order pasta with butter and cheese sauce.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMMother's DayTreated myself & my mother to a special brunch, enjoyed the food, the ambience & the garden where all the ingredients are from5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, very high quality,Great food, very high quality, delicately seasoned and paired well with wine choices. Make reservations, has become quite popular under new ownership.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMA findWe stumbled upon this restaurant, recommended by a local we met at a nearby farm. We were thrilled. The food was fresh, delicious, current and interesting. The service was warm and friendly...efficient too. We were a party of six and the waitress even pointed out that my dad had mistakenly tipped twice. We will go back. Next time I'd like to try the outdoor garden area. It looks inviting, like being in someone's backyard. A gem.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful find!We visited for the first time last Friday night and were so satisfied with
the excellent food, fresh produce, creative appetizers, simple yet lovely
little arrangements of garden-grown flowers on our table, we tried to come
back for lunch the next day. Alas, not to be had on a Saturday. The servers
were helpful, friendly and knowledgeable, as was the owner, who came by to
be sure everything was to our liking. We agreed we hadn't eaten such excellent
fare in a long time. A definite and delicious dining experience! Thank you.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMYummyThe Cream of Asparagus soup was delicious. The best entree was the Halibut--yummy. They were very accommodating of my gluten-free needs. The garden is beautiful and the menu reflects the fresh veggies and herbs straight out of their garden.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMExceptional quality and valueThis is truly a great restaurant. They pay careful attention to details and to the quality of their ingredients (they grow many of their own greens and vegetables). We have eaten here several times and have always thoroughly enjoyed the experience (afterwards, we actually ended up having glowing conversation about the exceptional food food and overall experience).
Both the inside and outdoor areas of this restaurant are intimate, peacefully pleasant, and tastefully presented. We highly recommend Main Street Garden and Cafe; it is definitely the kind of place you will want to return to.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMThe fries are to die for!The fries are to die for! Our food was delicious. The service could be a little friendlier and more attentive. All in all, do not miss an opportunity to try this neighborhood gem.4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMSuperFound this great restaurant when our son took us for a special occasion. We have been back with friends many times. Never been disappointed. Outstanding food and just a fun low key dining treasure!4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMNeighborhood DiamondA neighborhood garden restaurant that keeps getting better and better. The new owners have made a real Italian-California local gem here in Santa Cruz County. Everything goes more and more smoothly each time we return, a sign of true professional restaurant management and passion for the profession of serving excellent food. Thanks!4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Pizza!Great local restaurant. Best Pizza in California. Organic everything. Always leave satisfied.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMone of our favorites. notone of our favorites. not a fan of the wine list but everything else about it shines. I highly recommend this over any other restaurants in the area.3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMI dined at Main Street CafeI dined at Main Street Cafe and Garden with a group of friends during a recent visit to Santa Cruz. The food was great. Locovores take note! This restaurant has a huge garden in the back and makes good use of the herbs and veggies in the dishes. Nice service, simply furnished, but the food is really creative and the star of the show.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMBest Pizza in townWe always order pizza. It's the best in town. The rest of the menu is very good too.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AM