Hindquarter Bar & Grill
Bar grill · Santa Cruz
About Hindquarter Bar & Grill
At Hindquarter Bar & Grill, we're all about hearty eats and warm vibes in the heart of Santa Cruz. Our rustic steakhouse is the perfect spot for a family-friendly gathering, with plenty of space to relax on our patio. We've mastered the art of meat-centric dishes, from tender steaks to juicy burgers...
At Hindquarter Bar & Grill, we're all about hearty eats and warm vibes in the heart of Santa Cruz. Our rustic steakhouse is the perfect spot for a family-friendly gathering, with plenty of space to relax on our patio. We've mastered the art of meat-centric dishes, from tender steaks to juicy burgers, paired with satisfying sides that'll leave you wanting more. Our friendly staff are always on hand to ensure your visit is nothing short of exceptional – just ask about our signature 'Halfway to Hell' wings, a local favorite that's sure to become yours too.
What Customers Say About Hindquarter Bar & Grill
Hindquarter Bar & Grill is a local favorite with a comfortable vibe and fine dining experience. Customers rave about the delicious food, especially the prime rib, ribs, and Mahi Mahi special. The service is frequently mentioned as prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable.
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Tip: Make reservations, especially on summer weekends, as it can get busy. The Wednesday smoked prime rib special is huge.
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Hindquarter Bar & Grill is located in Santa Cruz, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- Edificio Octágono (A 313m) — edificio histórico ubicado en Santa Cruz, California, EE-UU Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- Veterans Memorial Building (A 512m) — historic building in Santa Cruz, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
- mission de santa cruz (A 846m) — mission in Santa Cruz, California Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Museums
- Museum of Art and History (A 374m) — museum in Santa Cruz, California
Parks & Gardens
- Mike Fox Park (A 684m) — park in the United States of America
- Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park (A 686m) — park in the United States of America
- Eastside Park (A 780m) — park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
- Laurel Park (A 820m) — park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
Other Points of Interest
- Hotel Paradox (A 292m) — hotel in Santa Cruz, California
- Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (A 688m) — concert hall in Santa Cruz, California
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Hindquarter Bar & Grill Santa Cruz Reviews
We came here for our anniversary dinner. The waitress Danny was amazing. She was very knowledgeable of the menu and we appreciated her recommendations. Every part of the staff, from the front desk hostess, to the bartender to the wait staff were all friendly, helpful and welcoming. Our first visit was a few years ago for a birthday dinner and we had an even better time second time around. The food was amazing, everything was cooked to perfection and the cocktails were perfect. We can't wait to come back again.
Really good food big proportions overall very happy
I'm sorry I didn't take a photo of the ribs before eating, but the peach barbecue ribs are the best I've ever had. As a picky meat smoker, I really love this place, and it will definitely be a stop for my wife and me. Her steak was perfectly cooked. The green beans were so fresh that you could taste their snap. The key lemon pie and Myers lemon cheesecake are absolutely delicious.
Had prime Rib. It was good. Seared Ahi Tuna.
First, the food is excellent. I had a ground chuck burger. It was cooked exactly as I asked. The onion, tomato, and olive was fresh. I asked for mushrooms, and it was smothered in mushrooms. The service was, prompt, engaging, and with a smile. I have no doubt the other dishes are of this quality. The decor is clean and appeasing; one of the best restaurants I ever eaten at.
Happy Hour menu was awesome with special cocktails and delicious entrees. Good prices too! I had the Margarita which comes paired with the carnitas taco (really flavorful). My friend had black and blue mahi served like sushi with several sauces and some the special cocktail to go with. We finished off with the Maryland blue-crab cakes. Also delicious (and I know, growing up near the Chesapeake Bay! Service was great and fast, nice because we were hungry! We can't wait to go back...
A true classic restaurant. Mandy was my server. Very kind, knowledgeable. Professional and friendly. A rare combination. I had the smoked prime rib, a Wednesday special. Beware!!! It's huge. Baked potato (with all you could ask for) and steamed veggies. Au jus, horseradish sauce. Perfect dinner. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a lovely, comfortable restaurant with great food and a friendly staff.
After a long travel day flying in from Seattle and navigating the twists of CA-17, I was more than ready for a great meal. Thankfully, Hindquarter Bar & Grille was just around the corner from my hotel, and I couldn’t have picked a better spot for my first night in Santa Cruz. I happened to arrive on a Wednesday, which meant prime rib was on the specials menu—lucky timing! The meal was exactly what I needed. But what made the experience even better was the service. Daniela, my server, was fantastic. Not only was she attentive and friendly, but when she found out I was visiting the area for the first time, she went above and beyond by jotting down recommendations for local coffee shops and dessert spots.
Came here to watch game 5 of the world series. My friend and I were visiting and just flew into town that day and could not find somewhere to play the game with volume on. This place let us sit on patio with our own TV and turned on volume for us. It's like we had our own suite! Erica was our server and was wonderful. We were able to enjoy a very meaningful game and I was able to watch my team from 1700 miles away win their first world series! What a great memory and I thank Hindquarter bar and grill for making it possible. Your hospitality was incredible!
It’s been about 30 yrs since I’ve been here. I use to go in the 80’s just to find a place for dinner. So I went had the pork chops they were delicious tender. So I went a few days later for the baby back ribs. The portion was big also tender. I try to go on their nightly speak nights. For dessert I had the burgundy cherry mud pie. Can’t get this in Monterey I highly recommend Hindquarter
I wanted to lick the plate after the Mahi mahi special!! Absolutely delicious!! That desire was after slowly devouring the crab cake appetizer that was one of the best ever! I look forward to returning for my second choice from the regular menu. Service was also prompt and friendly. **Only complaint is the pricing is different depending on where you look. (Online, in house menu, and the actual receipt at the end of meal).
Everything was good food great steak cooked perfectly, the only thing that I can say was that the alcohol drinks were VERY WATER DOWN, wine good other drinks 👎🏼
Im not much for other loud customers who drink too much. Bartender was fabulous. Nice and friendly. She made a drink for me that she had never made before. " A Vesper" Santa Cruz is an interesting place.
It’s been quite some time since I’ve eaten at Hindquarter so the bf and I decided to give it a go for a late afternoon lunch. Our waitress was very kind and attentive. We ordered chicken wings as an appetizer. They didn’t have buffalo available so we ordered Thai sweet chili. They were pretty good. I only wish the serving was more than 5 wings. I would have happily paid more for a few more wings to make it a shareable serving. For my entree, I ordered the prime rib which came with mixed vegetables and a baked potato. My bf ordered the hanger steak with mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables and onion strings. Neither meal was remarkable, but they weren’t bad. An iced tea, coke, appetizer and two meals came in under $100. That was a pleasant surprise. Hindquarter won’t be added to our list of go to’s, but it’s certainly not a never go again.
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