The Point Kitchen and Bar

3326 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz
(831) 476-2733

Recent Reviews

tiffany mccann

Weekend brunch was delicious and not crowded at all. Friendly service and easy parking will make this a place we come back to. We had the chicken and waffles and the carnitas benedict with polenta instead of the English muffin. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Polenta

Jack Hoff

Somehow managed to get everything wrong on an order for a cheese burger impressed by the

Food: 1

Brian Green

This place is exactly what I needed. It's chill and quiet. I had the ahi tuna appetizer and it was delicious. The bartender was nice and attentive. I will go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Staci Otto

First time in after living here for 5 years. I wasn’t missing anything. Food is decent. Unimpressive like most of SC food scene. Came for the ribs. Adequate. Not a fan of the sauce but fell off bone in form! Coleslaw was bland and tasted like I was eating textured mayonnaise. French fries were average.Bread pudding was biggest disappointment. Dry, bland.Can believe I just spent almost $100 hereWon’t be back

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 4

Heather M.

You won't be disappointed. I lived around the corner for years. This establishment has been through many incarnations through the generations. The Point Kitchen and Bar is keeping up the tradition of a great menu and a great bar alongside. It's also a great place to Day Drink. Just sayin'.

Mj Stearns - Your Local Santa Cruz Realtor

I recently visited The Point Kitchen and Bar after hearing about its transformation from a previous restaurant. The new interior design is impressive, with a particularly great feature being the rollup doors that open out to the outside, providing a fresh and airy dining experience.During my visit with a larger party, we tried a variety of dishes and were quite pleased. I personally enjoyed the burger with garlic fries, finding it delicious. Others in my group raved about the salmon Benedict, Cobb salad, schnitzel sandwich, and huevos rancheros as well.The establishment offers outdoor seating in a charming patio area, a bar for sports enthusiasts, and ample parking in their parking lot. The service was noteworthy, especially considering the size of our group. Our food arrived promptly, fresh, and flavorful.I would recommend giving The Point Kitchen and Bar a try if you find yourself in the area. It's a great spot for good food, a pleasant atmosphere, and attentive service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad, Chicken Schnitzel, Garlic Fries, Fries

Alexandra H.

This is a fun local spot that has amazing brunch on the weekends. Their Bloody Mary's are made from scratch and are the best in town. I usually order the veggie scramble and add chorizo, and it comes out just to my liking every time. They also have TVs so if you're looking for a sports game, this is the place to go. If you prefer to enjoy breakfast or lunch outside, they have a cute patio in the back. I highly recommend coming here for your weekend brunch or even for a delightful dinner.

Liz K.

The restaurant was 99% empty on a Monday, they wouldn't let us add one chair to a five top and instead we had to rearrange half the restaurant worth of tables. Manager on a power trip said it was a safety issue because of hot plates (food was luke warm at best) and to take it up with management. What the actual FAHK?!

brianna b.

Had a really good dinner here. I got the special of blackened scallops on pesto risotto which was really good and my husband got the filet when he said was really good. Service was good and drinks were yummy

Estefania M.

food + service is always elite tried their drink special and the chicken schitzel 10/10 recommend

Shamama A.

Food was good. The service was good. Their clam chowder was very delicious. We also order a burger and a blue cheese steak. The vegetables with the steak were perfectly cooked and crunchy at the same time.

Sophia W.

Happy New Year Amanda ! Thank you for the wonderful service. Pretty popular place, TV's and bar seating with dining seating Reservations are recommended Plenty of parking

Helen S.

I truly had the best salmon ever in my 65 years of life. It was amazing. Everything was excellent and we had some fun creative seasonal drinks. A new favorite in Santa Cruz.

mary s.

Best breakfast burrito ever. I love seeing what they have on their shelves. It's a market besides kitchen and coffee. I go there often.

Irma V.

We began with the bacon wrapped dates! Absolutely delightful!! Flatiron steak cooked to perfection! The rice side I chose was delicious! Quick and very nice service

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