Hulas Island Grill - Santa Cruz (CA)

5 /5 BHF: Really good happy hour drink and food specials every day! There was a slight wait on a Tuesday (all day happy hour), but the service, vibe, and prices were definitely worth it!

5 /5 Josiah Kelly: Hands down, one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had! My friends and I originally stopped in for a quick bite and a drink before heading out on the town, but ended up ordering way more than planned. Everything looked too good to pass up!! The menu is massive, and everything we tried was delicious. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the great options, I highly recommend the ahi tuna tacos (or the burger!), the sticky & sweet Kona chicken wings, or the Thai curry bowl! Huge shoutout to our server, Madison, who was an absolute gem. Even though the place was buzzing with activity, she stayed incredibly attentive, warm, and knowledgeable. She gave us amazing recommendations and made the whole experience feel relaxed and fun. Also, the hostess we met that night—didn’t catch her name, was super friendly and welcoming. Wishing her all the best in school and beyond! This place is officially my go-to spot anytime I’m in Santa Cruz. Can’t wait to come back!

4 /5 Catherine: I visited to celebrate my birthday and the food was very good. For some reason, our server forgot several of our requests — we asked for napkins three times and never received them:(. However, they did bring out a delicious birthday cake!

4 /5 Aaron Rosenberg: One of our go-to spots in Santa Cruz. The drinks are always solid, and the food is dependable. Service has been consistently good. It can be a bit loud, though weve never really had trouble having a conversation, and the noise level makes eating with kids very do-able. Great family joint, something for the kids and the parents.

5 /5 Jacob: Everything was excellent but I would like to caution diners that there are paintings that depict some partial nudity. For a place that caters also to children, I feel that this must be appropriately addressed, as my young son was intently staring at one such piece of art. Otherwise, the food, drinks, and service were excellent! We were well attended, and food both arrived quickly and cooked very well! I am a little confused by the Johnny Cakes, though - they are advertised as Jamaican but look nothing like any Ive ever seen.