Namaste Grill & Bar - Santa Cruz (CA)

5 /5 Wind Standing (Light Warrior Princess): Wow! And I mean that!… Great food, very friendly staff, perfect atmosphere! What else do you want??? Clean bathroom? Yep you got that, too. Had lunch here. We ordered the tandoori chicken which was a generous portion cooked to perfection. The vegetarian biryani was so tasty. The garlic buttery naan was beyond amazing! Overall I would rate this place with 5+ stars!

5 /5 Megan Marie: Was an excellent idea trying this restaurant, so happy we did! I love having this option for something different in the area when we get tired of the same old same old. It is a true gem of Santa Cruz that really cant be beat with its quality food, generous portions and outstanding service. Nestled across the street from the wharf and boardwalk this is the perfect location to take a break and enjoy a delicious meal. There is outdoor and indoor seating and a bar serving up well balanced cocktails. They have authentic Indian cuisine and even pizza, this menu has something for everyone. The service is excellent our server was welcoming and a pure delight, believe his name was Nike. We absolutely devoured the lamb Vindaloo it was easily the best quality and best spice you can find in Santa Cruz. The chefs really go all out and do not cut corners developing a beautiful depth of flavors that is so addicting. We cant wait to go back and try more. 5 stars!

5 /5 Eric Hernandez: First time ever going to an indian restaurant and I was not disappointed. The food was incredibly good and filling and the staff was also incredibly kind and always there to help. If its your first time coming here or trying real authentic indian food id recommend getting the mild spice levels first due to the more spicy things having a more acquired taste. Overall it was all good and would definitely come back.

3 /5 Channing Morris: The food was mid, the chicken was tough and the sauces weren’t that interesting and their chai has this wierd film that coats your mouth and it’s just disgusting. The tikki masala is pretty good just not tender enough. They have their spice level down though. The service checked on us once and only gave us a refill right as we were about to leave. The place was nice with great outdoor seating and lovely colors with comfortable seats but they replayed the same song over and over my head started to hurt.

5 /5 Miguel Segura: Wow—didn’t expect the veggie plate to steal the show, but here we are. We ordered the lemongrass curry shrimp and the tandoori chicken—both incredible—but it was that beautifully grilled veggie platter that left the biggest impression. Perfectly charred, full of flavor, and paired with sauces that were next-level. And trust me, sauces are my thing. The kitchen nailed both the cook and the flavor game. This place earned every bit of that 5-star review.