FELTON, CALIFORNIA
is a community in the county of Santa Cruz, with just over one thousand residents calling it home. Some of the things that make Felton a destination include Henry Cowell Redwoods Par, Big Foot Discovery Museum, Mountain Parks Foundation, and The Monterey Bay Repertory Theatre, and of course in nearby Santa Cruz you can find a famous tourist trap, Mystery Spot! Gotta love that. If you're coming into the zip code of 95018 anytime soon, take note of these great bars and restaurants that you'll want to frequent while you're here.
♦ Don Quixote ♦
Don Quixote is a cool spot to go for some delicious Mexican food and a really great bar atmosphere. They've got great live music on the weekends too, which helps add to the fun ambiance of an already festive place! If you want to find a good place to catch the game while you're in Felton, this is definitely a great choice! It's a very nice romantic choice for dinner with your significant other too, and fun for family get togethers in the daytime as well. And did we mention how great the Mexican food is here? We would highly recommend the burritos and the flan! You can find Don Quixote at 6275 California 9!
♦ Mama Mia's Italian Restaurant ♦
Mama Mia's Italian Restaurant is a real classic in the Felton area, with the most traditional Italian food that you'll find anywhere around. Their pizzas are really fantastic, and we love their seafood ciappino too! They've also got delicious veal, and we love their linguine and clams too. Any one of the entrees and pastas will serve you very well! We love that it's a family run restaurant too. That's such a huge part of the reason that everyone feels so comfortable here. You can find Mama Mia's Italian Restaurant on Graham Hill Road near the intersection with Covered Bridge Road South. Very highly recommended.
♦ Round Table Pizza ♦
Round Table Pizza is also a true tradition in Felton. Of course the theme of the restaurant is the Knights of the Round Table, and the King Arthur Pizza is the best one on the menu. Of course the dough is made from scratch, and their perfect blend of provolone, mozzarella, and cheddar cheeses is what makes the pizza so completely irresistible. The only pizzas that we would rank higher than a Round Table Pizza would have to be authentic NYC and Chicago pizzas. Other than that, there's no topping this! You can find Round Table Pizza of Felton on Graham Hill Road near the intersection with Covered Bridge Road South!
♦ Oak Tree Ristorante ♦
Oak Tree Ristorante is yet another one of our favorite Italian restaurants in the area. The seafood is truly fantastic here, and we love all the steaks too. The ambiance is somewhere between an elegant restaurant and a hunting lodge, if that makes sense... it's got that rustic yet classy vibe that so few places manage to get just right. This one definitely does. We love their five course meals for two! We highly recommend the gnocchi and the prosciutto! You can find Oak Tree Ristorante at 5447 California 9.
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♦ New Leaf Community Market ♦
New Leaf gets our recommendation here even though it's of course a market rather than a restaurant, because it's a very convenient place to stop in on your lunch hour and pick up the fixings for a hearty deli lunch. Everything is organic and locally sourced, so you can feel good about your shopping experience here. The meats are natural and organic, the deli sandwiches are so delicious, and they've even got all kinds of products to serve your vitamin and healthcare needs. You can find New Leaf Community Market at 6240 California 9.
♦ Redwood Pizzeria ♦
Redwood Pizzeria is a wonderful spot to go for both delicious pizzas and really fresh salads! If you're like us, you think nothing else goes together better than a salad and a pizza, and that's the reason that we go here. Many people say that this is the best pizzeria around, and though there are a few that we recommend just as highly as this one, it's definitely a contender for the top spot. Great organic local beers too! And wonderful calzones. It's very family friendly too with coloring pages for the kids. You can find Redwood Pizzeria at 6205 California 9!
♦ Chopstix ♦
Chopstix is one of the most fun Chinese restaurants you'll ever visit. It's trendy and nicely decorated, and they've got a wide variety of your traditional favorites as well as some new ones that you've probably never tried before. Their chow fun is fantastic, and we love their wonton soup. We would highly recommend the garlic string beans to anyone who loves a pungent garlic flavor, and their spring rolls go great with just about anything. We love the fact that the front window is framed with parts of an antique Chinese marriage bed. There's nothing more authentic or romantic than that! You can find Chopstix at 6249 California 9.
♦ Cowboy Bar & Grill ♦
Cowboy Bar & Grill is a great place to go for an icy cold beer and some of your favorite bar fare. They've got wonderful hamburgers here, and really great steaks. Some say the prices are a bit high here, but when you consider the wonderfully authentic atmosphere and the super friendly staff, you really are getting a much better dining experience here than you do at most bar and grill type restaurants. We've had so many good times here with friends, and we definitely recommend that you give it a try too! You can find Cowboy Bar & Grill at 6155 California 9.
♦ White Raven ♦
White Raven is a great little cafe where you can really kick back and relax. If you've got some work to get done on your laptop, or perhaps some studying for your college courses, you can grab a nice coffee or a hot tea and really enjoy the vibe here. They've got a lot of new age influence here, with astrology books and crystals scattered around, and you can purchase candles, incence, and art here too. You can find White Raven at 6253 California 9.
♦ Taqueria Vallarta ♦
Taqueria Vallarta is the only name you need to know when it comes to great Mexican food in Felton! The burritos are the absolute best that we have ever had. Hands down, the greatest! Wonderful chips and salsa too, and with that salsa bar you can really indulge in a lot of unusual combinations and exciting flavors. We're big fans of the prawn super quesadilla, and the taco salad is also excellent! Carrot juice is the perfect drink that pairs well with just about anything. You'll be able to find this tasty little slice of Mexico at 6272 California 9.
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