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

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

4.6 (2051)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge's menu was last updated on 8/13/2022.

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What 2,051 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

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Overall

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Service

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Ambiance

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for brunch

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Romantic

  • 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 "breathtaking view" of the ocean, complemented by an "amazing" service and "delicious" food. Guests enjoy the "beautiful" atmosphere and "friendly staff." While prices can be high and experiences vary, the "fantastic" cocktails and diverse menu make it a popular choice for both locals and visitors.
2,051 Reviews

  1. Anita

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 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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  2. CatherineS

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 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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  3. John VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 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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  4. Hanna Monica

    San Diego1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 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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  5. Chris

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 19, 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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  6. Brittney

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful view and such yummy food. My children loved the kids menu options and the atmosphere was perfect.

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  7. Katherine

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful view, of course! Fresh oysters. Black cod well done. Short rib very tasty. Baby lettuce salad could have used a bit more zest in its dressing. It was fresh but bland. Very tasty fresh bread and truffle butter (that you must order/buy. Doesn't come with the meal but worth it.) Cup of clam chowder is VERY big. It's a bowl! But very tasty and creamy. We 3 were sat by a a very large table of 10-12 so it was a bit loud for us to converse. Probably would've been better to have sat us at a different table or closed the doors for the large group. Nevertheless, it was a very nice meal. Service is always wonderful. Would recommend and would return.

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  8. Lisa

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had lunch at O’Neills with a friend. It was a beautiful day, and a rather quiet Tuesday.I had a salad and it was pretty good. Our server was attentive. 

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  9. jose VIP

    Los Angeles31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Great food! Great scenery! Great cocktails!

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  10. Susan

    Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous views. But the food was pretty bad. Clam chowder was a gloppy mess. Sandwiches were soggy. We were very disappointed. Service was good. Will only go back for the lounge and no food. It was pretty embarrassing with our out of town visitors.

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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 2051 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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.
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