25 Essential Capitola Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Capitola.
Aptos St. BBQ
California
Down-home venue offering BBQ dishes & a variety of local beers on tap, plus live blues shows.
Shadowbrook Restaurant
California
Quirky dining rooms & views of Soquel Creek come alongside California cuisine & a wine list.
The Hideout
California
Californian cuisine & cocktails served in a cozy 1930s cottage with heated outdoor seating.
Star of Siam - Soquel Village
Capitola, California
Informal, Asian art–lined venue for Thai standards like curries, soups & noodle stir-fries.
Churchill & Beers Neighborhood Grill
Capitola, California
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Serves local specialty, Sports. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Margaritaville
Capitola, California
Waterfront restaurant offers a lively setting for casual Californian cuisine & cocktails.
Naka Sushi
Capitola, California
Japanese restaurant preparing a selection of sushi platters as well as hot options.
Pleasure Pizza East Side Eatery
Capitola, California
Low-key venue serving pizza, sandwiches & house specials (some locations offer to-go slices only).
Pino Alto Restaurant
Capitola, California
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great dessert, Great wine list. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Zelda's on the beach
Capitola, California
Indoor & outdoor dining with a beachfront deck where American dishes including seafood are served.
Pleasure Pizza
Capitola, California
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Cole's Bar-B-Q
Capitola, California
Snug joint offering hearty BBQ sandwiches & plates with sides, plus outdoor seating.
Bangkok West
Capitola, California
Eclectic, ornate eatery with Asian art offering Thai classics like curries, soups & stir-fries.
Sanderlings Restaurant
Capitola, California
Elegant yet casual dining room offer a wide array of traditional & contemporary American eats.
Pizza My Heart
Capitola, California
Surf-themed California chain for pizzas with local ingredients in a low-key counter-serve setting.
Pixie Deli and Good Eats
Capitola, California
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot. Planning.
Pizza My Heart
Capitola, California
Surf-themed California chain for pizzas with local ingredients in a low-key counter-serve setting.
Village Host Pizza & Grill
Capitola, California
Relaxed pizza chain offering classic pies & casual eats amid wooden booths in a roomy space.
Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine
Capitola, California
Made-to-order Mediterranean wraps, salads & bowls offered in bright, modern digs.
Panda Express
Capitola, California
Fast-food chain for Chinese standards, including some health-conscious options.
IHOP
Capitola, California
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside
Capitola, California
Service options: Outdoor seating, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great wine list, Serves local specialty, Sports. Popular for: Lunch.
Thai Basil
Capitola, California
Laid-back dining space serving familiar Thai fare such as green curry & spicy noodle & rice dishes.
The Sand Bar Capitola
Capitola, California
Relaxed haunt featuring bar grub & daily breakfast, plus live music nights in cozy, seaside digs.
Caruso's Tuscan Cuisine
Capitola, California
Cozy, mom-&-pop eatery featuring pasta, Neapolitan-style pies & other traditional Italian entrees.