Jack O'Neill Restaurant and Lounge

Jack O'Neill Restaurant and Lounge Jack O'Neill Restaurant is an oceanfront Santa Cruz restaurant serving fresh and local seafood in a cool and breezy interior.
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Aquarius is a Santa Cruz restaurant offering the best in oceanfront dining and is locally renowned as one of Santa Cruz's top dining destinations. Located just off the beach in Santa Cruz, the restaurant is truly a "window box on the sea" allowing guests to experience views of the Santa Cruz oceanfront. The cool and breezy interior is especially romantic at night when the moon casts its glow onto

the sea. Our creative American cuisine is inspired by fresh and local products and produce, including local sustainable seafood, complemented by a regional wine list. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, stylish décor and an energetic vibe -
Aquarius is an ideal destination for an elegant dinner and our Jack O'Neill lounge creates the perfect ambiance for a casual night in our relaxing surf bar (open all day). In the morning, enjoy a creative and healthful breakfast while watching surfers at nearby Cowells Beach. During lunchtime, Aquarius offers the perfect viewpoint to cool off and enjoy lighter fare and cocktails while admiring the Santa Cruz shoreline. Even during the winter months, the dining room is a splendid place to view the Pacific’s winter storms.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the coast 🎄🌊Today’s all about gathering, indulging, and savoring every bite. Fro...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the coast 🎄🌊

Today’s all about gathering, indulging, and savoring every bite. From fresh coastal flavors to holiday favorites, we’re serving up comfort, joy, and a little ocean magic at the table. Cheers to good food and even better company 🤍🍽️

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A huge shout out to our incredible culinary team for turning locally caught halibut into a true work of art, every night...
07/26/2025

A huge shout out to our incredible culinary team for turning locally caught halibut into a true work of art, every night, just for you. We are proud to serve the freshest flavors of the coast—right here at Jack O’Neill Restaurant. 🌊🐟


Check out chef CeCe’s lineup of fresh new desserts including:-Pot de creme with creamy custard raspberry, white chocolat...
07/20/2025

Check out chef CeCe’s lineup of fresh new desserts including:
-Pot de creme with creamy custard raspberry, white chocolate, and pistachio
-rhubarb crisp with rhubarb, strawberry, and browned butter oats
-summer trifle with lemon chiffon cake, vanilla mousse, and lemon compote

Partner Spotlight! Meet 🌊🌅🌾From Bonny Doon’s redwood heights to the coastal valleys of Davenport, Sea to Sky Farm bring...
07/12/2025

Partner Spotlight! Meet 🌊🌅🌾
From Bonny Doon’s redwood heights to the coastal valleys of Davenport, Sea to Sky Farm brings the best of the season to our kitchen. Founded in 2019 by Chris and Dana Laughlin, this CCOF-certified organic farm is rooted in four generations of family farming and a deep commitment to land stewardship.

This week’s harvest? Blenheim apricots, strawberries, blueberries, three kinds of summer squash, and edible flowers—each grown just miles from our restaurant, with care, intention, and a whole lot of love.

At Jack O’Neill, this partnership goes beyond ingredients—it’s a shared philosophy of sustainability and storytelling through food.

Fireworks above, waves below, and smoky barbecue in between. Join us this Independence Day at Jack O’Neill Restaurant fo...
07/04/2025

Fireworks above, waves below, and smoky barbecue in between. Join us this Independence Day at Jack O’Neill Restaurant for IPA pork ribs, CA hot links, cone cabbage slaw, serrano pepper cornbread, and hand-cut fries. Where the flavors are bold and the views are unforgettable!
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Where coastal ingredients meet culinary artistry.At Jack O’Neill Restaurant, Chef Gus Trejo brings bold creativity to ev...
06/27/2025

Where coastal ingredients meet culinary artistry.
At Jack O’Neill Restaurant, Chef Gus Trejo brings bold creativity to every plate — from locally sourced halibut by to perfectly prepared octopus. Inspired by the sea, crafted with precision.
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From a light bite to a leisurely midday feast, the Jack O’Neill menu is crafted to satisfy every craving—coastal flavors...
06/25/2025

From a light bite to a leisurely midday feast, the Jack O’Neill menu is crafted to satisfy every craving—coastal flavors, elevated classics, and ocean views included.

At the heart of every dish is a simple desire: to nourish, delight, and honor those we serve. Our chefs, led by Executiv...
06/23/2025

At the heart of every dish is a simple desire: to nourish, delight, and honor those we serve. Our chefs, led by Executive Chef Gus Trejo, don’t just cook—they curate, collaborate, and create with intention.
It takes a village to bring these plates to life. From our farmers and fishers to our foragers and local artisans, we build meaningful partnerships that reflect our commitment to sustainability and seasonality.
This is more than a menu—it’s a celebration of craft, care, and community. Every bite tells a story, and it always begins at the source.
Mariquita Farms


Far West Fungi, Santa Cruz


Schoch Family Farmstead, Salinas
Swank Farms, Hollister


Tegner Mill, Turlock


Friend In Cheeses Jam Co., Watsonville


Sciabica’s California Olive Oil, Modesto


Big Sur Salts, Monterey


Gracie Fish, Santa Cruz


Borba Family Farms, Aromas


Monterey Bay Seaweeds, Moss Landing


Brandt Beef, Buena Park


Corvus Farm, Pescadero


Sea to Sky Farm, Santa Cruz


Lonely Mountain Farm, Watsonville


Olympia Provisions, Portland


Creminelli Fine Meats, Salt Lake City, UT


Special thanks to John Locke and Enrico Zampieri

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06/16/2025

Brunch cravings, meet your match! Think heirloom tomatoes, pasture-raised eggs, locally gorwn greens—and a mimosa (or two) with an unbeatable ocean view. This is farm-to-table brunch, Jack O'Neill style.

Address

175 W Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 2pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 2pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 2pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 7am - 2pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday 7am - 2pm
5:30pm - 10pm
Saturday 7am - 3pm
5:30pm - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 2pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm

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