De la mar el mero

The perfect combination between a traditional Mediterranean restaurant and a Michelin starred gourmet cuisine. Quantity and quality. The food is an unbelievable experience. The place is a tight and it is hard to find a seat right away but with a little patience the evening is set to be absolutely remarkable.

Really cute intimate little restaurant. Has seating for around 15 - inc 7 at the bar. Recommend the bar seats as you get more interaction with the chef and the servers.Speaking Spanish is very useful here as they don’t normally have a written menu (it’s all daily specials) - we don’t speak much Spanish and neither does the chef or the waiting team speak much English. but the waitress was incredibly friendly and we made do. They also have an English menu but I think it’s not as comprehensive as the daily specials.Food was yummy and well priced (see receipt). They do heat up lasagna in microwave - but it tastes great and is obviously made fresh so no complaints. Fully recommend the sirloin or the entrecôte - both were delicious and perfectly cooked.Great wine selection too.

If you want a true dining experience in Santa Cruz - you must swing by De La Mar. It is succulent, it is delectable. The food is superb, cooked within view, the chef is charming, it’s his domain, you are in his house. Only a few tables, jazz playing in the background. The wine flows, not freely, but in both quantity and quality. Just lovely. Truly.

For me, this is the best restaurant in Santa Cruz. It was perfect 5 years ago and it still is.

Such a great discovery ! This is a lovely place to go if you're looking for a small menu but very well cooked. The service was excellent, very nice people and a very intimate atmosphere. There are only six table, you can see the open kitchen and your meat on the grill while drinking a good glass of wine. We had the tuna tartar and the tuna tataki first, then the Angus sirloin which was perfectly grilled and very tasty. We clearly recommend the place and will return next time :)

I really love this restaurant for several reasons. Firstly it really serves amazing food that is classic Italian cousine with a modern note. Secondly you have a really lovely team that makes you feel welcome. Thirdly this place is cosy and really something special.I highly recommend you try to catch one of the spots near the counter so that you can observe the cooking. Food wise I highly recommend you order all courses (starters e.g parmigiana or ham/cheese platter, 1st dish, meat/fish and a dessert) as all of these are really fantastic.Personally I felt the Beef Lasagna, Angus Steak and Tiramisu are must haves here.

An absolute gem! Everything here is flawless. The ambiance is intimate yet familiar —smooth jazz, warm low lighting, and a distracting open kitchen. The ingredients are impeccably sourced and expertly prepared. It’s been years since I’ve enjoyed a restaurant experience this much! And I was dining solo at the bar. If you’re not vegetarian and appreciate top-tier meats like I do, this place is unmatched. Don’t bother looking elsewhere!

Amazing food, great service, very nice atmosphere! Highly rocommended!