Wednesday's Specials

Maya Mexican Restaurant

2010-03-17T22:13:00.000-07:00

Maya Mexican Restaurant in Scotts Valley has a wonderful Happy Hour:

4:00 - 6:00 pm, Monday - Thursday
$6.50 - Margarita + 2 Tacos
$6.00 - Margarita + Nachos or Quesadilla
Mixed Drinks $3 - (still unsure on mixed drinks, if you go, let us know! Comment or Email me)

Maya's also has great lunch & dinner plate prices everyday. Lunch starting at $5.95, Dinner starting at $7.95

All this and more at:

Maya Mexican Restaurant

3115 Scotts Valley Drive

Scotts Valley, CA 95066

(831) 438-7004

Map

Yelp

Restaurant Website (online menu!)

This restaurant offers various specials Monday - Thursday

Special thanks to Diane H. for submitting this deal.

University Inn & Conference Center

2010-02-22T19:08:00.000-08:00

I had no idea this place served food! Here's the deal:

All You Can Eat Dinner Buffet:

$12.50, includes beverages.
5:30 - 8, 7 days a week
Delicious international cuisine
Homemade desserts
Salad bar
Local favorites (email me if you know what this is)
$9.25 for Seniors

All this and more at:

University Inn & Conference Center

611 Ocean St.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831)426-7100

Map

Yelp

Restaurant Website

This restaurant offers specials everyday.

Specials thanks to Tyler G. for submitting this deal.

Rock of the Sea

2009-11-10T09:49:00.000-08:00

Rock of the Sea has these great deals:

Taco Bar:

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Make your own tostada, taco salad, burrito, taco or crispy taco.
$8.99

Lunch Specials:

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Monday - Friday
$6.99; many choices. Menu

Dinner Specials:

Monday - Wednesday
$9.99; many choices. Menu

Also try their happy hour:

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Sunday - Thursday
Discounted drinks; Menu
Free appetizer with any cocktail!

Rock of the Sea also has BBQ in the summer & a free birthday meal, check out their events page for details.

All this and more at:

Rock of the Sea

3910 Portola Dr.

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(831)464-1104

Map

Yelp

Restaurant Website

This restaurant offers various deals everyday.

Special thanks to Jen & Joel for submitting this deal.

515 Kitchen & Cocktails

2009-05-19T09:42:00.000-07:00

515 has a lot of unique cocktails & appetizers to offer, especially during happy hour:

Everyday 4-7 pm
$3-$5 Apps & Drinks
Rolls, Cocktails, Beer & Wine

All this and more at:
515 Kitchen & Cocktails

515 Cedar St

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 425-5051
Map
Yelp
This restaurant offers various specials everyday

Stagnaro Bros.

2009-05-13T09:58:00.000-07:00

Stagnaro Bros. has Happy Hour on the upper deck!

$3 Draft Beers
$2 off Appetizers
$4 House Wine
3-5pm Monday - Friday

Don't forget: Locals Day - Tuesdays; $9.95 specials on the wharf, including Stagnaro Bros.
All this and more at:
Stagnaro Bros.

59 Municipal Wharf

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 423-2180
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials Monday - Friday

La Mission Mexican Restaurant

2009-05-06T10:49:00.001-07:00

La Mission has a great Happy Hour with a nice freebie:

3-6 p.m, Monday - Thursday
$3 Drafts
Margarita specials
FREE mini appetizer with each drink purchase!
Mini apps: Nachos, Taquitos or Quesadillas

All this and more at:
La Mission Mexican Restaurant

1719 Mission St

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 426-3564
Map
Yelp
This restaurant offers specials Monday - Thursday
Special thanks to Michelle for submitting this deal!
Tell them you saw them on Santa Cruz Specials

Pink Godzilla

2009-05-04T22:33:00.001-07:00

Pink Godzilla is open for lunch!

Starting at $6.95
Tuesday - Friday
11:30-4:00 p.m.
Not sure the choices yet, e-mail me if you know.

All this and more at:
Pink Godzilla

830 41st Ave

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(831) 464-2586
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials Tuesday - Friday
Tell them you saw them on Santa Cruz Specials!

Kianti's Pizza & Pasta Bar

2009-04-23T16:13:00.000-07:00

Kianti's Pizza & Pasta Bar has some great lunch specials:

$6 - $7
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Pizza, Pasta, Salads, Soups, Breads - Check the menu

Also try their Happy Hour:

Monday - Thursday
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
$2 Drafts
$3 Cocktails
$4 Wine
Discounted Appetizers!

All this and more at:
Kianti's Pizza & Pasta Bar

1100 Pacific Ave

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 469-4400
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials Monday - Friday.
Tell them you saw them on Santa Cruz Specials.

Acapulco

2009-04-21T17:30:00.000-07:00

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant offers some great deals:

7 @ $7.99 Wednesdays, 7 items from the menu are available
$2 Taco Tuesdays - 4 p.m. to close, steak, chicken & fish tacos are only 2 bucks. at $7.99 each on Wednesdays.

Also try their Happy Hour:

4-6 p.m. Monday - Friday
1/2 off Appetizers
Drink specials!

All this and more at:
The Acapulco Mexican Restaurant

1116 Pacific Ave

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 426-7588
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials Monday - Friday.
Tell them you saw them on Santa Cruz Specials.

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery

2009-04-10T11:00:00.000-07:00

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery offers a lot of great Happy Hour deals throughout the week:

Everyday Happy Hour 5-6 p.m., $3 Pints
Friday Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. $3 Pints
Tuesday Ladies Night, $3 Pints all night!
Lunch Specials 12-1 p.m. weekdays, $3 Pints

All this and more at:
Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery

402 Ingalls St # 27

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 425-4900
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials everyday.
Special thanks to Chris B. for submitting this deal.
Tell them you saw them on Santa Cruz Specials!

Clouds Downtown

2009-04-08T11:35:00.000-07:00

Clouds Downtown offers some great daily deals:

$36 - 2 dinner entrees and a bottle of wine, good everyday except holidays. Check the menu.
2 for 1 Lunch with this coupon: Click here and print.

Also try their Happy Hour:

3:30 - 6:30 everyday
$3.50 draft beers and well drinks
1/2 price appetizers
Happy Hour is ALL DAY Sunday - Wednesday

All this and more at:
Clouds Downtown

110 Church St

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 429-2000
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers these deals everyday.
Special thanks to Lou for this information.

Ambrosia Indian Bistro

2009-04-01T11:02:00.000-07:00

Ambrosia Indian Bistro offers a great lunch deal:

$9.95 Monday - Friday, 11:30 - 2:30
All You Can Eat Lunch Buffet!
$12.95 Champagne/Mimosa Lunch Buffet on weekends from 11:30-2:30

Also try their Happy Hour:

Everyday, starting at 5:30, I think it ends at 7.. can't find the info. Let me know?

All this and more at:
Ambrosia Indian Bistro

207 Searidge Road, Aptos, CA

(831) 685-0610
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various deals everyday.
Special thanks to Sharon A. for submitting this deal.

Ocean City Buffet

2009-03-18T12:05:00.000-07:00

Formerly L8 Buffet, this is a Chinese, Japanese, Sushi and American, all you can eat establishment:

$8.95 Lunch Buffet, Monday - Friday
$11.95 Dinner Buffet, Monday - Thursday

Other days:

$11.95 Lunch Buffet, Saturday - Sunday
$12.95 Dinner Buffet, Friday - Sunday

All this and more at:
Ocean City Buffet

431 Front St

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 426-8168
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials everyday.
Special thanks to Mamara for submitting this deal.

Santa Cruz Diner

2009-03-16T11:41:00.000-07:00

Santa Cruz Diner has so much to choose from! Here are their nightly dinner specials, most come with a potato, a vegetable and your choice of soup or salad. Two choices every day:

Wednesday: 1/2 Rack Ribs with coleslaw & BBQ beans for$9.99, OR Grilled Salmon Teriyaki for $7.99
Thursday: Prime Rib for $8.99, OR Maui Tilapia topped with chunky pineapple salsa for $7.99
Friday: $8.99: Corned Beef & Cabbage,OR Homemade Salmon & Shrimp Cakes
Saturday: $8.99: Grilled Salmon with horseradish cilantro seasoning, OR
Artichoke Chicken Pasta in white marinara.
Sunday: Seafood pasta alfredo for $ 8.99, OR Jumbo Country Fried Steak for $7.99.
Monday: $7.99: Roasted Turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce & veggie; OR Grilled Salmon in Lemon-caper-butter sauce.
Tuesday: Kalua Pork with white rice and peanut slaw for $6.99, OR Jambalaya Santa Cruz for $8.99.

They also have frequent lunch specials that rotate (call for details) and a breakfast & lunch deal, ranging from $2.99-$4.99, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Wednesday. I'll add more info on that as soon as we get it!

Also try their Pho, which is apparently very popular, and starts at about $5.99 (Pho is hard to find in Santa Cruz!).

All this and more at:
Santa Cruz Diner

909 Ocean St

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 426-7151
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials everyday.
Specials thanks to Chip K. for submitting this deal.

Aloha Island Grille

2009-03-10T09:24:00.000-07:00

Aloha Island Grille serves up some great Hawaiian food, and has a few daily deals to offer:

2 choice combo plate - $9.50
3 choice combo plate - $10.50
Comes with 2 scoops of Rice & 1 scoop of Macaroni salad
Pictured is: Grilled Teriyaki, Kal-bi Ribs, Chicken Katsu, 2 scoops rice, 1 scoop Macaroni Salad.

Choose from: Kalua pig & cabbage, Kal-bi Ribs, Grilled Beef, Chicken or Vegetable Teriyaki, Chicken Katsu, Grilled Mahi-mahi, Mahi-mahi Katsu, or Tiger Prawns (coconut style!). Check the menu here.

Also try their Saimin combo. Saimin is ramen style noodles, in hot broth with mushrooms, cabbage, hard boiled egg & a fishcake plus your choice of Teriyaki, Chicken, Beef, Spam, Prawns or Veggies.

2 choice combo saimin $7.95 (one item is $5.95)

They also have weekly specials that change, call for details.
All this and more at:
Aloha Island Grille

1700 Portola Dr

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(831) 479-3299
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials everyday.
Special thanks to Timmy of Aloha for all the details on this one.

Nite Owl Cookies

2009-03-09T11:33:00.000-07:00

This is a cookie delivery service that brings you great treats late at night. They also have some great deals for us:

Wednesday Night: Dozen Cookies, $12.99

You can also get these deals anyday:

The Party Owl: 18 cookies & 2 Milks, $24.99
Baker's Dozen: buy 12 cookies, get 1 free!

All this and more at:
Nite Owl Cookies
www.NiteOwlCookies.com
(831)423-NITE
HOURS: 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Free Delivery!
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials everyday
Special thanks to Ross G. for submitting this deal.

Davenport Roadhouse

2009-03-04T10:02:00.000-08:00

Just a 20 minute drive up Highway 1 from Santa Cruz, Davenport Roadhouse offers great deals and great scenery:

Wednesday: Kids eat Free!
5-9 p.m.
With one full priced order off pasta or specials menu, your child can order 1 item off the kids menu, as long as the child is with you.

Also try their Happy Hour:

Tuesday - Friday 4-7 p.m.
Half Price Appetizers
$3 Wine, Beer & Well Drinks

All this and more at:
Davenport Roadhouse

1 Davenport Ave

Davenport, CA 95017

(831) 426-8801
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website

Paradise Beach Grille

2009-02-11T21:20:00.000-08:00

Paradise Beach Grille has some great deal nights:

Monday: $18.00 Gary's Rib Night - a FULL rack of baby back ribs, Garlic Cheese Tempura Fries (sound amazing) and Island Slaw. All night Happy Hour as well! See below.
Tuesday: $29.00 Paradise Pasta Night for 2. Choose from 4 seasonal pastas, served with garlic bread. Two huge bowls of pasta. Dinner for 2 is $29.00, or $18 for one. Also Classical Guitar, from 6-9 p.m.
Wednesday: $25.00 Island Surf n' Turf - 6 ozs. of delicate lobster with petite filet mignon, butter, garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Thursday: $39 Cioppino de paraiso dinner for 2. Sauce, simmered with a variety fresh fish and shellfish, served with fettucine and francese bread. $39 for 2, or $20 each. Also, Martini night, $6 Martini's starting at 5 p.m.

Also try their Happy Hour:

Monday - Friday 4-6 p.m.
Half off bar menu
$3 Draft Beers
$4 Well Drinks
$4.50 House Wine
Monday, is all night Happy Hour.

Entertainment options:

Tuesdays: Classical Guitar from 6-9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Bands from 3-6 p.m.
Check out the Calendar.

All this and more at;
Paradise Beach Grille

215 Esplanade

Capitola, CA 95010

(831) 476-4900
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials everyday.

Ideal Bar & Grill

2009-02-11T10:52:00.000-08:00

Ideal Bar & Grill offers several different specials:

Wednesday: Live Maine Lobster $11.95
Thursday: Seafood Catch $9.95
Friday: 1" Cut Prime Rib $11.95, Karaoke at 10 p.m.
Sunday & Monday: Baby Back Ribs $9.95
Tuesday: Steak & Calamari $9.95

Breakfast Special:

M-F; 8-11 am, Weekends 8-10 am
$4.95
2 eggs, 2 strips of bacon, 2 pieces of toast and hash-browns.

Happy Hour Monday - Friday, 3-6 p.m.

$3 Cuervo Gold Ritas
$3 Domestic Beers
$4 Cosmopolitans
$4 Lemon Drops
Double it for $2 more.

Also try their Entertainment:

Karaoke on Friday night at 10 p.m.
Live Music Saturdays
Birthday Bash! Free Prime Rib dinner one day a month to those with birthdays in that month. See the calendar for scheduled day & details: Ideal Calendar

All this and more at:
Ideal Bar & Grill

106 Beach St

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 423-5271
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials everyday.

Bittersweet Bistro

2009-02-05T22:20:00.000-08:00

Bittersweet Bistro has a great Recession Buster & Crusher program:

Monday Madness: Special Appetizers $6, Classic Martini $5
Taco Tuesday: Three Tacos $6, Margarita $5
Pasta Party Wednesday: Special Pasta $6, Red Wine $5
Sip n' Slide Thursday: Three Sliders $6, Sip-a-Stein $5
Fish n' Swish Friday: Fish Fry $6, Wine $5
Family Night Sundays: With each adult entree, 1 child 10 or under eats FREE off the kids menu, which is an entree, soda, and sundae.

Also try their Happy Hour:

3-6 P.M. daily
Well drinks $3
Bittersweet Cocktail $3.50
Glasses of wine, $1 off
Pilsner & pints of draft beer, $1 off
Two Pizzetas for the price of one

Check back with them for specialty events, such as St.Patrick's day and Mothers day.
All this and more at:
Bittersweet Bistro

787 Rio Del Mar Blvd

Aptos, CA 95003

(831) 662-9799
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials everyday.

Palapas

2009-02-05T11:16:00.000-08:00

Palapas Restaurant y Cantina offers a great lunch deal daily from 11:30 - 2:30, and a free kids meal M-Th:

Locals Lunch Specials
$6.50 - Chicken or Ceviche Tostadas
$6.95 - Enchiladas; beef, chicken or cheese
$6.95 - Burrito de Chili Verde
$6.95 - Fresh Chile Relleno

Also, Monday - Thursday nights:

Kids Eat Free!
One child entree free with purchase of each adult entree.

All this and more at:
Palapas Restaurant & Cantina

21 Seascape Vlg

Aptos, CA 95003

(831) 662-9000
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials everyday.
Special listed as seen in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.

Center Street Grill

2009-02-03T19:48:00.000-08:00

Center Street Grill has a nice Wednesday night deal:

Neighborhood Night
Pizza, Burgers, or Nachos with a pint of beer
$9.95

This information came from the Sentinel, and should be correct. Please let me know if you know for sure!
All this and more at:
Center Street Grill

1001 Center St

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 423-4745
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers specials on Wednesday.

Gayle's Bakery

2009-01-26T10:39:00.000-08:00

Gayle's Bakery has a great Blue Plate Dinner Special. They are hearty meals, made from scratch that change nightly:

$12.95 unless otherwise noted.
Available cold, to go, starting at 2 p.m.
Available hot from 4 - 8:30 p.m.

Check their Calendar to see what the meal is for that night:

Gayle's Blue Plate Calendar

All this and more at:
Gayle's Bakery

504 Bay Avenue

Capitola, CA 95010

(831) 462-1200
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials everyday.

TJ Express

2009-01-19T10:22:00.000-08:00

TJ Express offers a Special Combo that you can get at any time:

$4.95 - 1 item + Fried Rice & Chow Mein
$5.39 - 2 items + Fried Rice & Chow Mein
$6.39 - 3 items + Fried Rice & Chow Mein

They also serve a variety of dishes A La Carte, and are available for Party orders. If you are at the mall and need a quick meal, Try 'em out, in the Capitola Mall parking lot.

All this and more at:

1955 41st Ave

Capitola, CA 95010

(831) 476-1818
Map
Yelp
This restaurant offers specials everyday.

Real Thai Kitchen

2009-01-15T14:12:00.000-08:00

Real Thai Kitchen has an amazing Lunch Buffet:

All you can eat
11 am - 3 pm
Monday - Friday
$8.95

A full buffet at Real Thai kitchen, with at least 8 entrees, soup, salad, and rice. Many delicious choices at a great price!

All this and more at:
Real Thai Kitchen

1632 Seabright Ave

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(831) 427-2559
Map
Yelp
This restaurant offers various specials Monday - Friday

Bluewater Steakhouse

2009-01-05T13:34:00.000-08:00

Bluewater Steakhouse has great weekly specials:

Wednesday Spaghetti Night: "One Large plate of spaghetti and beef meatballs made with our chef’s special sauce"
$9.95

All this and more at:
Bluewater Steakhouse

110 Monterey Ave

Capitola, CA 95010

(831) 464-2583
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sun.
Special thanks to Rita, for submitting this deal!

Zelda's

2008-12-02T14:01:00.000-08:00

Zelda's on the beach has great specials,here's what's up for Wednesday :

Try their Breakfast Special, M-F 7:30 am - 11:00 am:

$4.95 - Two eggs, two strips of bacon, homefries and toast.

Happy Hour! Monday - Friday, 3-6 PM:

$1.99 Special Margaritas
$2 Double on any cocktail

Espresso bar open daily at 7 am.

All this and more at:
Zelda's on the beach
203 Esplanade
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 475-4900
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials Monday - Friday

Little Shanghai

2008-11-24T15:42:00.000-08:00

Little Shanghai Lunch Special! Everyday, 11:30 - 2:30:

1 Item + Base = $4.95
2 Items + Base = $5.75
3 Items + Base = $6.75
4 Items = Base = $7.75
This includes Soup of the Day, Pickled Cabbage, and a Fortune Cookie :D
Base Choices: Rice (Fried, White or Brown) or Noodles (Chow Mein or Chow Me-Fen)

All this and much more at:
Little Shanghai Chinese Restaurant
1010 Cedar St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 458-2460
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website - with online menu!
This restaurant offers various specials everyday.

China Garden Restaurant

2008-11-19T19:37:00.000-08:00

If you're in Watsonville and want some Chinese food, this is quite a lunch deal:

$5.45 - $6.85
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Choose 1 of 28 items
Lunch includes Appetizer, Soup & Fried Rice (or steamed)

Dinner deal is the same choices, and starts at $7.45

Classic combination plates available as well, and range from $7-$10.
Please note, the combo price is not confirmed, but the lunch special is. :)
Great little place to stop and eat, especially if you are in that shopping center and need a break!

All this and more at:
China Garden Restaurant
1433 Main St
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 768-1826
Map
Yelp - no review yet, be the first!
This restaurant offers specials everyday.
Special thanks to Ross G. for telling us about this deal.

Charlie Hong Kong

2008-11-12T10:42:00.000-08:00

While I couldn't find an actual daily special, Charlie Hong Kong has great lunch deals everyday:
Noodle Bowls:

Big Bowls $5.95
Small Bowls $4.50
Toppings $1.95 - $4.50

These bowls are huge by the way, and delicious. I had "Spicy Dan's Peanut Delight" with Mushroom topping and I was definitely satisfied until dinner.

All this and more at:
Charlie Hong Kong
1141 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 426-5664
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
Have you been here? Gimme your comments!

Surf City Billiards & Cafe

2008-11-06T10:44:00.000-08:00

Surf City Billiards has an awesome Happy Hour everyday from 4-7pm:

$2 Beer
$3 Wine

Incredible Appetizer Deals:

$3.99: Asian Shrimp Skewers, Jambalaya, Classic Cheeseburger, Ahi Potstickers
$2.99: Chicken & Pork Potstickers, Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Asian Beef Skewers, Pulled Pork Sliders
$1.99: Sweet Potato Fries, Asian Veggie Lettuce Wraps, Green Fries.

And don't forget... pool!
All this and more at:
Surf City Billiards & Cafe
931 Pacific Ave. (above Blue Lagoon)
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-7665
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials everyday.

Lillian's Italian Kitchen

2008-11-06T10:22:00.000-08:00

Lillian's offers a great Lunch Special Tues-Friday, from 12p.m. - 2p.m:

1/2 Pasta with Soup or Salad
$8.95

So far, the reviews I've read say this place is GREAT with huge portions. I can't wait to try it!

All this and much more at:
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1116 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 425-2288
Lunch: Tue-Fri, 12-2pm
Dinner: Mon-Fri, 5-9pm & Sat, 4-10pm
Map
Yelp
This restaurant offers specials Tuesday - Friday

August Moon

2008-10-22T02:15:00.000-07:00

August Moon Sushi Cafe is a very friendly "mom and pop" Sushi restaurant and has some great "House Specials":

$4.75 - California Roll Order with Miso Soup
$6.75 - Yakitori (Chicken Skewers) with California Roll Order & Miso Soup
$7.95 - House Noodle Udon Soup (Chicken Udon Soup, Udon = Japanese Noodles)
$1.95 - August Moon Salad (Cucumber Salad)

As well as Sushi ranging from:

Sushi Rolls starting at $3.75
Vegetarian Rolls starting at $2.75
Nigiri starting at $2.00
Convenient Checklist ordering system!

All this and more at:
August Moon Sushi Cafe
3555 Clares St # M
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 464-9898 (Call for accurate hours)
Map
Yelp
This restaurant offers specials everyday, Call for hours.
Thanks to Honey O. of Yelp, for the photo.

Hoffman's Bakery

2008-10-14T14:12:00.000-07:00

Hoffman's Bakery has a great nightly dinner special, Sunday - Thursday:

Wednesday Night: California Cobb or Grilled Salmon Salad
$10.95!

Also try their Happy Hour, Monday - Friday, from 5-6 pm:

$3.50 Wine
$2.50 Premium Beers
Half Priced Appetizers!

Appetizers offered are:

Chicken or Steak Quesadilla for $4
Fritto Misto for $5
Crab Cakes for $6
Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Tart for $4.50
Bourbon Glazed BBQ'd Prawns on White Cheddar Grits for $5

All this and more at:
Hoffman's Bakery
1102 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 420-0135
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials Sunday - Friday
Special thanks to June Hoffman, of Hoffman's Bakery, for submitting this special.

Miramar Fish Grotto

2008-09-23T00:51:00.000-07:00

Miramar offers Cioppino all day Wednesday:

Dungeness crab, mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, and fish slowly simmered in a rich and zesty tomato sauce.
$14.99 All day!

Also try their Happy Hour:

Monday - Friday, 2:30 - 6:00
$2 - $4 Appetizers
$3 Margaritas
$3 Well Drinks

All this and more at:
Miramar Fish Grotto
45 Municipal Wharf
(831) 423-4441
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website

I've never been for this special, have you? Post a comment!

Falafel House

2008-09-16T01:22:00.000-07:00

Falafel House has delicious food and these great specials everyday:

Large Falafel, French Fries & Soda - $7.29
Gyro or Shawerma Sandwich, French Fries & Soda - $8.45
Fava Beans Salad: Mixture of tomato, parsley & onion, with olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. Served with pita bread - $5.95
Combination Special: Hummus, Babaganough, with choice of Gyro, Shawmera, or Lamb Kafta Kabob. Topped with Tahini Sauce - $8.59
Lamb Sandwich: Kafta Kabob in pita bread with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, parsley, tahini sauce and hummus - $7.49
Pies: Yeast dough stuffed with your choice of spinach, or cheese & spinach - $3.29

All this and more at:
Falafel House
113 Walnut Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 459-9770
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Restaurant Website - Online menu!

May's Sushi Bar & Grill

2008-09-09T23:52:00.000-07:00

May's Sushi Bar & Grill has a Bento Box lunch deal, here it is:

$8.95 Bento Box, served with Miso Soup, Salad, & Rice.
Choose one item from each group:
Group A: Chicken Teriyaki, Beef Teriyaki, Salmon Teriyaki, Saba Shioyaki, Pork Tonkatsu, Chicken Katsu
Group B: California Roll, Gyoza, Tempura Mix, Tuna Sashimi, Agedashi Tofu, Hiyakko Cold Tofu.
Beer, Sake and Wine available!

Lunch goes from 11:30 - 3:30, and opens again for dinner at 4:30
All this and more at:
May's Sushi Bar & Grill
1800 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(831) 427-0201 (Call & check hours)
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Mayflower Chinese

2008-09-09T22:51:00.000-07:00

Mayflower Chinese Restaurant offers:

Lunch specials starting at $4.95

Open 7 days, 11:30am-3:30pm & 4:30pm-9:30pm

All this and more at:
Mayflower Chinese Restaurant
in Brown Ranch Center
3555 Clares St
Capitola, CA 95010

(831) 476-4688
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Website
This restaurant offers specials everyday.

Kawa Japanese Restaurant & Sushi

2008-08-31T11:51:00.000-07:00

Kawa offers these great deals, don't miss the all you can eat sushi!

Lunch Special $5.95 - Chicken Teriyaki with Soup, Rice & Salad
Dinner Special $8.95 - Chicken Teriyaki with Soup, Rice & Salad

All you can eat Sushi & Roll:

$17.95
Bar only, Limited Menu.

Happy Hour:

$1 Sake
Tues. - Fri., 5-7 pm

This and plenty more at:
Kawa Japanese Restaurant & Sushi
1520 Mission St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 429-4088
**Possibly closed Sunday, call ahead for hours.
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This restaurant offers various specials everyday.

Showtime Pizzeria

2008-08-23T01:32:00.000-07:00

Showtime Pizzeria offers a great special, give it a go:

Wednesday Lasagna
$4.95
Served all day!

Also try:

Pizza by the slice $2-$4
Whole pies $12 - $26
Beer and Wine selection!

All this and more at:
Showtime Pizzeria
98 Rancho Del Mar
Aptos, CA 95003

(831) 662-3362
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Restaurant Website

The Point Chophouse & Lounge

2008-08-14T11:42:00.000-07:00

The Point Chop House & Lounge, formerly known as Portola House, features:

$14.95 Prime Rib Dinner

Also try their Happy Hour Mon-Fri, 4-6, in the bar & lounge only:

$1 off 6 different Drafts
$1 off House Wine
$1 Well Drinks

All this and More at:
The Point Chophouse & Lounge
3326 Portola Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(831) 476-2733
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Restaurant Website

This restaurant features specials on Mon & Wed, with Happy Hour Mon - Fri.

Woodstock's Pizza

2008-07-22T11:27:00.000-07:00

Everyday, Lunch specials from 11-4...

1) $3.69 Slice & Soda
2) $5.99 Slice, Salad and Soda
3) $5.99 Sandwich & Soda
Add any slice to any meal for $1.85!

Late Night Special:

After 10 p.m.
$14.99 - One topping Pizza

Happy Hour:

4-7 pm, discounted drinks

STUDENTS:

$12.99 Large One topping pizza, add toppings $1.39 ($1.99 gourmet)
Must show valid student I.D.

Free Pizza:

Join Woodstocks email list for a free pizza, click here!
Once you join, it says you get coupons n' stuff.

Everyday at:
710 Front St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-4444
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Restaurant Website

Little Tampico

2008-07-10T10:40:00.000-07:00

This place has a wonderful tostada lunch special amongst others:
(11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tues - Fri)

$5.95 All you can eat Tostada Bar!

Also, for $5.25 choose one of these 6 items, served with rice and beans:

Chile Relleno
Beef & Bean Tostada
Cheese Enchilada Verde
Enchilada
Tampico Special
Taco

This Lunch special goes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday - Friday at:
Little Tampico
2605 S Main St
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 475-4700
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Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers specials Tuesday - Friday

Twilight Concerts in Capitola

2008-07-02T22:45:00.000-07:00

Free Twilight Concerts in Capitola!

Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
June through August
Check the Calendar to see who's playing!

Check for other events in Capitola on the City Calendar Page.

Each Wednesday, at:
Esplanade Park
Esplanade Ave.
Capitola, CA
Map

Margaritaville

2008-06-17T16:11:00.000-07:00

T.T.T. - Tequila Tasting Wednesdays!

$10
Sample five top-shelf tequilas with a tequila specialist.
Live music!
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Also try their Happy Hour:

Mon-Fri, 3 pm - 6 pm
$3 Pints and Beers
$1 off house margaritas
Special Bar Menu with deals such as $2.00 Tacos

All this and more at:
Margaritaville
231 Esplanade #101
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 476-2263
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Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers specials Monday - Friday

Cafe Sparrow

2008-06-12T00:36:00.000-07:00

Cafe Sparrow offers a great Nightly Dinner Special:

$17.95
Wednesday: Herb Crusted Petite Rack of Lamb with red wine mint sauce.
includes choice of soup or salad, and a bread pudding dessert!

Tell them you saw them on Santa Cruz Specials!
All this and more at:
Cafe Sparrow
8042 Soquel Dr # A
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-6238
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Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers dinner specials everyday.

Canton Restaurant

2008-06-03T09:33:00.000-07:00

This NEW restaurant on 41st features some nice combo meals:

Combination Plate served with soup of the day, 3 choices, $10.95 - $12.95
Lunch Rice Plate, 11:30 am - 3 pm, served with steamed rice, soup of the day, egg roll, and one item choice from a list of 22 choices, $8.50 - $12.95
Family Dinner Combinations, 3 choices, $11.00 - $15.95

Since this place is new, it doesn't have any Yelp reviews yet, and isn't even listed on there. Though I will say that I went recently and it was absolutely delicious, with a very friendly group of people working who went out of their way to learn our names. A great experience!

All this and more at:
Canton Restaurant
900 41 st. Ave
Santa Cruz, CA
Map
Yelp (none yet)

Gilda's Family Restaurant

2008-05-28T11:38:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday Nights Gilda's has a dinner special:

$8.95 Prime Rib; with a baked potato and vegetables, and a cup of soup. Bread and butter as well.

Also try seven days a week:

$16.95 Filet Mignon; served with soup, fresh vegetables, and your choice of baked potato, fries, or rice. Bread & Butter also.
Substitute a salad instead of a cup of soup for $2.95

All this and more at:
Gilda's Family Restaurant
37 Municipal Wharf
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-2010
Map
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This restaurant offers various specials everyday.

Special thanks to Katy B. for submitting this special, and Rita L. for filling in all the details!

Shadowbrook

2008-05-22T08:58:00.000-07:00

Wine-maker Wednesdays!

50% off all wines (glass & bottle) from a featured Santa Cruz Mountain Winery
flights of wine (sample size) include free hors d'oeuvres
winemaker in house from 5-8 p.m.
Weekly, October - April

Click here to see the wine schedule.

All this and more at:
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf Road
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 475-1511
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Restaurant Website

Royal Taj

2008-05-19T12:43:00.001-07:00

This restaurant advertises a great special:

$8.95 Lunch Buffet

This isn't completely verified, I don't know if it's everyday, and what the hours are. If you find out, PLEASE let me know !

This and more at:
Royal Taj India Cuisine
270 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 427-2400
Map
Yelp

Sanderlings Restaurant

2008-05-19T12:06:00.000-07:00

Early Neighbor Nights! Monday - Thursday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Here's the deal, all served with choice of soup or salad:

$17.95 Rib Eye Steak with Garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
$15.95 Seascape Scampi - Prawns sauteed with white wine, garlic and lemon served on jasmine rice.
$14.95 Roasted Chicken Pasta with vegetables.

All this and more at:
Sanderlings Restaurant
1 Seascape Resort Dr
Aptos, CA 95003-5854
(831) 662-7120
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Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers specials Monday - Thursday

Johnny's Harborside Restaurant

2008-05-08T09:56:00.000-07:00

Wednesday special at Johnny's:

Absolut Madness
3 p.m. - Closing
$6 Drink Specials
4-7 p.m. $10 Fresh Catch Special

Also try their Happy Hour, Monday - Friday:

3-6 p.m.
$3, $4, $5, $6 Specials

All this and more at:
Johnny's Harborside Restaurant
493 Lake Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 479-3430
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Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials Everyday, Happy Hour Monday - Friday

Dynasty Restaurant

2008-04-19T08:15:00.000-07:00

Dynasty Restaurant has an awesome Lunch deal:

$5.95-$8.50, Choose one of 8 combination meals!

There is the same amount of food here as the dinner meal, but 1/2 the price. Amazing.
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Located at:
3601 Portola Dr
(831) 479-3388
Map
Yelp

Mei Garden II

2008-04-19T08:02:00.000-07:00

Mei Garden TWO! I haven't been to mei garden ONE... This place has a GREAT combo plate:

$9.50 Combination Plate: Includes Soup of the Day, Egg Roll, Choice of Chow Mein and Fried Rice. Select one main dish from the regular menu.

Substitutions are OK with a slight additional charge.
In my opinion, this meal has been enough for even two people, especially with a side of rice.

This combo plate is all day, every day, at:
533 Ocean St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 458-1687
Map
Yelp

The Crepe Place

2008-04-15T15:54:00.000-07:00

Try their Happy Hour in the bar, Monday through Friday, 5-7 pm:

$1 off Well Cocktails, Draft Beers, and Appetizers.

Also, check out their Everyday Lunch and Late Night Specials, 11 am - 4 pm & after 10 pm:

$8-$9 - 1/2 Crepe with 1/2 Salad or Cup of Soup. Choose from: Special Salsa, Spinach Crepe, Turkey Crepe, Avocado Crepe, or Vegetable Crepe.

All this and more at:
The Crepe Place
1134 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-6994
Map
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Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials on Everyday.

Vida Lounge & Grill

2008-04-07T18:58:00.001-07:00

Vida offers a wonderful Happy Hour, here it is:

$3 Well Drinks
$2.50 Beer
$4.50 Sangria or House Wine
$5 Cocktails (Cosmo, Mojito, Vidaritas), or a pitcher for $18
$5.50 Calamari
$5 Veggie Egg Rolls
$4.25 Flat Bread Pizza

Happy Hour goes all night Monday and Tuesday, and ends at 6:30 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Note: I'm not sure when it starts, if you know, please email me!

All this and more at Vida Lounge & Grill:
1222 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-7871
Map
Yelp
This restaurant offers specials Monday through Friday.

Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta

2008-03-26T11:11:00.000-07:00

This place offers this special today:

All You Can Eat Spaghetti
$5.50 Kids 10 & Under
$7.75 11 & Over

All this and more at:
Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta
Two Locations, see the map.
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers varios specials Tuesday & Wednesday

Cypress Lounge

2008-03-24T19:19:00.000-07:00

Wednesday Night Special:

$6.95 All You Can Eat Hot Wings

This is an awesome update from the old price of $11.95, great deal! Thanks to Vicky T's review on Yelp.

All this and more at:
Cypress Lounge
120 Union St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 459-9876
Map
Yelp

99 Bottles

2008-03-19T10:02:00.000-07:00

Wednesday night, is Trivia Night! The scoop:

Win Prizes by participating in a trivia game.
Happy Hour prices on beer after 10 p.m.

Descrition from 99bottles.com:
"The only quiz where eating and drinking is strictly encouraged! Prizes for the winners! Play solo or bring a team! Starting at 8pm we ask a series of 30 general trivia questions. You or your team write down your answers. We tally the results, reveal the correct answers and announce the winners. Prizes go to the top three scores. Directly following trivia at 10pm all our tap beers go to happy hour prices!"

Also try their 3,2,1 Happy Hour, 4-6PM, Everyday:

$3 off Pitchers
$2 off most Appetizers
$1 off Pints
$1.50 off 23oz. glasses

All this and more at:
99 Bottles
110 Walnut Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 459-9999
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Yelp
Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers various specials everyday.

Hindquarter Bar & Grille

2008-03-18T10:53:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday's, this restaurant offers this special:
For $16.99, you get:

Alderwood Smoked Prime Rib
With jalapeno-avocado sauce. Served with choice of potato and vegetables.

All this and more at:
Hindquarter Bar & Grille
303 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 426-7770
Map
Yelp
Restaurant Website

This restaurant offers various specials Sunday through Thursday.

Miyako Japanese Restaurant

2008-03-18T10:26:00.000-07:00

Miyako has a great lunch special, Monday through Friday:

$9.95 All you can eat Sushi Bar Buffet!
Includes Miso Soup
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

All this and more at:
Miyako Japanese Restaurant
1820 41st Ave # G
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 462-5288
Map
Yelp
This restaurant also offers specials Monday through Friday.
Special thanks to Jasmine W. for details on this deal!

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

2008-03-14T01:13:00.000-07:00

The Boardwalk offers "Pepsi Nights" starting June 25th which means:

Unlimited rides wristbands are $9.95 after 5 PM
You need a Pepsi can to get the $9.95 price.

All this and more at:
400 Beach St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-7433
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Yelp
Company Website
This company offers specials on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

El Palomar

2008-03-11T21:48:00.000-07:00

This restaurant offers a refreshing Wednesday or "Mojito Madness":

$5.00 Mojitos

Also try their Happy Hour:
Monday - Thursday; Main Bar 4pm-6pm, Taco Bar 4pm-9pm:

1/2 Price Appetizers
$3.50 Margaritas
$11.00 Margarita Pitchers
$4.50 Sauza Margaritas
$13.00 Sauza Margarita Pitchers

This goes until 9pm at:
El Palomar
1336 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-7575
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Restaurant Website

This restaurant offers specials on;Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Crow's Nest

2008-03-05T19:59:00.000-08:00

One way to spice up the middle of the week is to go to the Crows Nest.
Deal with a View, Upstairs:

$6.95 Dinners; Choose from Tuscan Chicken Sandwich, Fish Tacos, or Aloha Burger - each entree comes with your choice of salad bar, fries or soup.
Monday - Thursday evenings, September to May.

Happy Hour on Wednesday is from 3:30 p.m. - closing! (Happy Hour is normally until 6p.m.)

Half Price appetizers
Well drinks, pints and house wines are only $3.30

There's also live music many nights out of the week, check the calendar here.

The Crows Nest is at:
2218 E. Cliff Drive
(831) 476-4560
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Crows Nest Website
This restaurant offers specials on;Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Subway

2008-03-05T19:53:00.000-08:00

Subway's Daily Special, for $2.99 today's special is:

Turkey Breast Sandwich

This special is all day, all locations.
Also try the Subway Footlong Special:

$5.00 Regular Footlong

Map

Seabright Brewery

2008-03-05T19:19:00.000-08:00

Wednesday's Deal:

$2.50 Fish Tacos
This goes all day!

Also try Happy Hour, M-F, 3pm - 6pm:

$3.50 Pints, $7.00 Pitchers
$3.50 Well Drinks

All this and more at:
519 Seabright Ave # 107
(831) 426-2739

Map
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Restaurant Website
This restaurant offers specials Monday Through Friday