Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 1027 reviews

What User likes about Vino By The Sea:
Josh and Anna are very nice hosts who treat you like family and we love to come here. The wines have been updated and there is a large selection and they are also beers and wine on tap. You can not see the wonderful view from the tables you can see Santa Cruz Boardwalk and watch surfers. You also have great food and appetizers. Perfect place to relax and relax. You even have a vinyl recorder that works. View all feedback.

What User doesn't like about Vino By The Sea:
Wow, the meanest business owner I have ever met. Everything that came out of her mouth was mean. She was mean to the staff, the customers, even the band. The other staff tried their best and they had an okay selection of beer and wine View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Google
4.4 ★ from 75 reviews
Paula
13.11.2023 - 07:41

I hate to give negative reviews because I know how hard it is to run a business... But I would not go back to this place. Food seems like it came straight from...

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John
13.11.2023 - 07:41

Fun hole in the wall.. Had a local band playing that was rather good. Price per person: $10–20 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Diana
13.11.2023 - 07:41

What a great vibe! The owners really welcoming. A cute wine bar with a lot of character, to come to unwind and try variety of wines. Bonus: has live music Servi...

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Shiry
13.11.2023 - 07:41

The place is on the boardwalk of Santa Cruz next to the amusement park, food stores, sweets, ice creams and much more. Amazing atmosphere of the place itself. Y...

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Genene
13.11.2023 - 07:41

I went to see the 10 o clock band. They were great! Looking forward to seeing them play again. Next time they play I will tell all my friends. It's a wonderful...

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Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews

I have to say my daughter heard the music and said wine bar.... I am the mother so I am always skeptical, but OMGGG!!!! This is the biggest hidden jewel on the...

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Josh and Anna are very nice hosts who treat you like family and we love to come here. The wines have been updated and there is a large selection and they are al...

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Great room, super friendly hosts... luscious wines. Good hearty people who raise money for Divine Equine.

Excellent service. The manager was friendly and I enjoyed my wine with Guacamole

Great selection, comfy and homey seating, and super friendly staff with a great view

Sirved
4.5 ★ from 236 reviews

This is a great place in Santa Cruz. Great staff, great owners and lots of fun. Oh, and the wine is good too.

What a treasure! Happy hour by the sea Vino was the best part of our visit to Santa Cruz. Parking is very affordable on the dock, and we were surprised to find...

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Epic views and a relaxed environment. Get a live band with good food, wine and sunset views.

Excellent service. The manager was friendly and I enjoyed my wine with guacamole and chips thank you, sir!

I must say my daughter heard the music and said wine bar?. I?m the mom so i?m always skeptical but OMGGGGG!!!! This is the biggest hidden gem on the wharf!!!! I...

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Opentable
4.3 ★ from 4 reviews
Tonye
07.03.2025 - 05:55

Wonderful place! Great tasting food! Excellent service! I would highly recommend this place to any wanting to have a nice date with a nice view.

Foofie
07.03.2025 - 05:55

Food was great and so was the view, but we arrived a little after 6:30 with friends. Ordered some food and wine flights and were told we had to get out in 45 mi...

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LizW
07.03.2025 - 05:55

After a long day of traveling, a glass of wine and dinner was exactly what I needed. Vino Locale delivered exactly that. I ordered the short rib ravioli with a...

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Travelingfoodie
07.03.2025 - 05:55

Fantastic staff and space, good finger food and great wines. This is one of our new favorite places.

Yelp
4.1 ★ from 248 reviews
Andy
13.11.2023 - 07:41

Owner has time to respond IMMEDIATELY to a negative review but doesn't have the courtesy or professionalism to reply to a text or voicemail in over SIX WEEKS .

Andy
13.11.2023 - 07:41

My wife and I set a business meeting with Anna. We poured multiple wines for her. She expressed interest in purchasing 1 case of 3 different wines. She expresse...

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Facebookpag
5.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Michele
07.03.2025 - 05:55

New owners, great energy. Super relaxing ! Can’t believe the transformation! And, so quickly. They definitely have a vision and superior customer service! Oh, a...

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Tripadvisor
3.0 ★ from 6 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.2 ★ from 447 reviews

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