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Contribute FeedbackEast Side Eatery in Santa Cruz offers a diverse menu with high-quality food and exceptional service. The gluten-free options are a standout feature, including homemade bread and delicious pizza. The upgraded bar selection is a hit, with a must-try Skinny margarita. The outdoor seating is perfect for warm evenings. Whiskey lovers will find a haven here, with great recommendations and service. Regulars love the burgers and salads, with a special mention for the Chili Mac. Brunch and breakfast offerings are equally impressive. With fresh food and attentive staff, East Side Eatery promises a memorable dining experience.
We ordered the vegan pizza and the waitress told us that the regular pizza crust that she has to serve, eggs and butter in it, so she recommended that we get the gluten-free crust that is vegan. the pizza was very tasty with the right amount of daiya cheese. the restaurant also serves a grilled veggie sandwich that can be veganized.
I've been a long time patron of the ESE wanted to share that in recent visits, the food, drinks and service just continue to improve! The upgraded bar drink selection is fantastic (Skinny margarita with tajin rim is my fave), best wings in town and their burgers never disappoint! The outdoor seating is divine on a warm summer evening.....
We had a wonderful time today but only have one critique. We paid $35 for a prawn pizza but there were zero prawn’s actually on the pizza. These were all still very small shrimps and while the pizza was very tasty, it is a bit exploitative and misleading to say its a prawn pizza and charge us for the larger prawns but have zero prawns on the actual pizza. Our server/bartender was very kind but I am feeling really put off by this. This is the second restaurant so far we have gone to in santa cruz that advertises and charges for prawns but doesn’t actually serve prawns. These shrimps were 1 inch in size. Prawns are 3 inch or larger in size. Food and drinks were great otherwise.
We have now been here a handful of times and we will honestly be visiting more often at this point. The food is great and the staff hustles and really takes care of you when you are here. We are always impressed after eating here and are very happy with the food. Good food can sometimes be hard to find in Santa Cruz and this is one place that consistently delivers great food service.
Speedy, cordial, outstanding service. Burger and chowder on point. Have to try more stuff on the menu to see why the rating isn't higher.
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