HOME

Food was delicious, but service was horrendous. Waters were not refilled during the almost 2 hours we were there, food took a long time to come out, multiple waiters were asking us the same orders over and over, and they overcharged us on our bill. And the tipping pressure from our server really sent me over the edge. We used to love this place but service has really gone down hill

We hosted our wedding at HOME, and it was everything we dreamed of, and then some. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was warm and magical, the staff was incredibly kind, and the food was unbelievable. Every detail was handled with so much care and intention. We had never been to HOME before our wedding trip, so it was a bit of a leap of faith - but we would do it again in a heartbeat. The space, the energy, the people… it all came together so seamlessly. A special shoutout to Ryan, who was an absolute gem throughout the night. His calm, easygoing energy paired with behind-the-scenes precision made everything feel effortless. He checked in with us throughout the evening, made sure we were taken care of, and truly brought our vision to life. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the entire experience, from the food to the vibe to the incredible staff, and that meant the world to us. Several of our friends and family have strict dietary restrictions (including celiac and gluten-free), and they were blown away by how expansive, thoughtful, and delicious the menu was. Many told us it was one of the best meals they’ve ever had, and some couldn’t believe they were finally able to enjoy fried chicken again after years of going without. Chef Brad crafted an exceptional menu that was not only accommodating, but deeply memorable for everyone. HOME is a one-of-a-kind place. If you’re lucky enough to plan an event here, know that you’re in the best hands. We can’t wait to return. Sarah & Reece

Absolutely delightful dining experience. We came here for a date night, and sat on the back patio. I highly recommend the patio! You’re sitting in their magical garden area. Surrounded by kiwi vines, twinkly lights and heaters if needed. Our server was wonderful, and all the food we ate was amazing!

Great, quaint mid-county location. Service was prompt, wine list was robust (no full bar tho) and the food was delish. The menu is limited and seasonal so will change frequently.

Great restaurant! We came in with no expectations because of its location, but it really exceeded them. The place feels cozy, like a home ;) Charcuterie board: 8/10 - They dry their own meat, and you can taste the earthy flavor. The locally dried persimmon is a nice touch Focaccia with garlic butter: 8/10 - Super fresh, and the butter is so creamy. Crab salad: 8/10 - The fennel and orange pair perfectly with the pieces of crab. Pasta with meat: 9.5/10 - (I forgot the name of the dish!) Mini ravioli filled with cheek meat. The deep, rich meat flavors were incredible. Beef tartare: 8/10 - Smooth and full of flavor, with the caviar on top being a great addition. Both the cheesecakes and the coffee panna cotta were fantastic, 8.5/10. Highly recommend this place! We’ll definitely be back.

Our dinner was absolutely delicious! Great quality ingredients, masterfully prepared. Everything was amazing and the service was top-notch. GO !!!

We had a fantastic dining experience at The Home Restaurant in Soquel, Ca. The service was incredible. Always checking on us and refilling our water and getting us whatever we needed. The atmosphere was cozy and not too loud or cramped. We sat inside and were able to hold a conversation without yelling. Finally the food.... So delicious and well presented. Every appetizer, entree and dessert was made to perfection. Portions are a bit on the small side, but the food quality more than makes up for it. I'm giving "Home" restaurant a solid 4.5 out of 5!

Came here for Mother’s Day. Had an absolutely amazing experience. The staff was extremely friendly (huge shout out to Lucy!!) and the food was even better then I had expected. Cauliflower was amazing as well as the beef cheeks. Thank you guys for an amazing night!

I enjoyed such a memorable dining experience at Home last night with my boyfriend! My boyfriend took me to try Home to celebrate my birthday because of its wonderfully cozy and intimate atmosphere. We had a 7:45 reservation and sat outside in their beautiful garden area, where a portable heater kept us comfortable. Our server, Neil, was very kind and helpful. He checked on us often to ensure we were enjoying our food. Our appetizer, focaccia and sea lettuce butter, was delicious. The butter, which was served in an abalone shell, had amazing fresh flavor and complemented the focaccia. We ordered the squid ink orecchiette and beef cheeks for our main dishes. The squid ink orecchiette came with a lot of clams! The pasta had a pleasant al dente texture. All the elements of the dish worked well together-- savory clams and chili miso broth, salty and fatty pork belly, and crisp breadcrumbs. The beef cheeks were incredibly flavorful and so tender that we easily cut through the meat with a spoon. This dish came with pillowy, velvety gnocchi and was garnished with fresh edible flowers (which we recognized from the garden!). For dessert, we had the strawberry peach crisp with strawberry sorbet. The sorbet tasted like biting into a fresh strawberry. We enjoyed the contrast between the cold sorbet and warm crisp and peaches underneath. I can't wait to visit again to try their other dishes! Note: parking is confusing especially at night because it gets very dark and is hard to see. You can park in the church parking lot across the street.

great outdoor backyard space with farm to table style food started with homemade charcuterie and oysters these two salads were delicious blue heron baby lettuces: fennel, stone fruit vinaigrette, walnuts panzanella: heirlooms, cucumber, golden balsamic vinaigrette, garden variety cosmo campanelle: wild mushroom bolognese, sun gold, cream, parmesan, breadcrumbs fried chicken, anchovy aioli, arugula osso bucco little dry, polenta, marrow, pine nut anchovy gremolata everything plated really well and tasty and fresh strong strawberry and chocolate dessert bites definitely check out if in the area

We had such a disappointing experience tonight at Home. We had heard so much goodnesses about this place that we couldn't wait to try it out tonight. we were so disappointed by the quality of the food and the service that i dont think we'll be back. We got Parpadelle with pork shoulder which was very salty , and chicken fried which to our surprise was tasteless. The presentation of the food was good. Our waitress was nice but not attentive. She forgot some of our orders such as marinated olives but she had added it to our check which we request to remove since it wasn't served!! At the end of the dinner one waitstaff cleaned our table and seemed like they forgot about us. we were sitting/waiting on our waitress to come check on us for a good 15 minutes even though the restaurant wasn't busy at the time. They also didn't acknowledge the birthday we were celebrating even though i had that noted on the reservation im sad as i really wanted to love this place but this was overall a very low experience unfortunately . :-(

Great meal here - we got the osso bucco, the chicken liver, and the ricotta gnocchi, which was more than enough food for us. Everything was very high quality - our favorite was for sure the chicken liver. If I had one critique, I'd say that each dish had a lot going on, and I would have preferred things to be a bit simpler. But overall everything was quite good!

This place was great! Nothing that blew us away or anything like that but a solid meal with great service and awesome ambiance (plus points for the personal heaters) We stayed a night in capitola a few weekends ago and after doing some research I booked home for dinner. Stayed right next to the beach but this was less than a ten minute Uber. I got the lasagna and my husband got the fried chicken. we also started with the foccacia and herb butter. The only thing I didn't like is they charge extra for their special butter and won't provide any normal butter. Very silly but luckily I told them I had a stomach condition so they got me some anyway. The focaccia was meh, would def pass on it next time, nothing to write home about. The lasagna however was delicious! Half the noodle sheets are crisped up from being baked in a cast iron but the middle is juicy and delicious. Could have used a little more sauce but overall great flavors. Husband loved the fried chicken.

Food, service, and atmosphere all made for a great experience dinging at Home. It is such a quaint space, so you really do feel like you're dining in someone's home, which I'm guessing this space might have been in a past life. Came here for a group holiday dinner and enjoyed tasting through a variety of the menu. We went family style, so while I wasn't able to try too much of anything, I was able to try a lot of different items. Our server Morgan was very patient with us as we took the time to catch up before deciding what we wanted to eat. To start we ordered the focaccia, charcuterie, cauliflower, pate, and the dungeness crab salad. I was thrilled to see crab on their menu since I know a lot of places haven't been able to get it. The salad was amazing, as was just about everything else. The only thing I didn't love was the pate, but I've only tried it a handful of times and it's not my favorite thing. Those at the table that do love pate, did love this pate. For pastas we went with the Pappardelle, bucatini carbonara, and squid ink orecchiette. The carbona seemed to be the favorite at the table, though I was partial to the squid ink pasta as it came with lots of big clams. The carbonara was super rich, so I was happy we were sharing this, still delicious of course. For meats we went with the fried chicken, pork chop, and beef cheeks. Everyone seemed to have different favorites for this category, though each dish got good reviews throughout. The skin on the chicken was pretty unbelievably crispy and perfect, while still being super juicy. The beef cheeks weren't as tender as I was expecting/hoping they'd be, but they were still full of good flavor, and I loved the gnocchi that came with it. And the pork chop, which was massive had quite a bit of meat and came with some delicious mushrooms. We ordered two of each dessert for the night, surprisingly enough the root beer cookie crunch semifreddo, which I expected to like the least, was actually my favorite, and seemed to be most of the table's favorite too.

So happy I was able to experience this restaurant! The ambiance was so nice and homey, hence the name home! We sat outside and I would say that you need to ask for a heater if not it is very cold! The indoor seating was fully booked even when we asked to change our outdoor reservation to indoor so make sure to plan ahead. We got to look into their garden which was so beautiful and they said they use a lot of the fresh herbs and vegetables in their dishes. The food was so flavorful and didn't leave you feeling lethargic it left you feeling fresh and satisfied! I love the little touches they have like the shell for the pesto butter and the fresh flowers as there center pieces. It is a bit pricey but I would say it's worth it!

I went to this place for a birthday dinner. What a disappointment Our table was outside. The ground was of wood chips, which would have been ok for a burger joint, the chairs were metal and super uncomfortable. The "heating lamps" were these old things and very inefficient. The prices were outrageous! $58.00 for a dish with a few potatoes (overly salted) and a piece of meet (which was not cooked the way I asked). One of the guests at my table couldn't eat her dish because it was so salty. I have been to many high end restaurants in Santa Cruz and towns around, and I don't mind paying, but for those prices I do expect a certain level of ambience and comfort. At least, the food needs to be at the same standards as the price. I am never going back. I have had much better food and experience for much less money.

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 This may be my favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz County. In my book, this is a treat yo' self kinda meal. Definitely want to try to book a reservation in advance, especially in the summer months. Definitely go for the "lawn seating" so you sit near the garden. Even if it's a little chilly, they have portable heaters to help keep you warm. The menu is well thought out and offers a decent variety without being overly complicated. The homemade bread and pasta is out of this world. That is what I come here for but I have yet to find something on the menu I didn't like. I also really appreciate the by the glass wine selection. I always get to try a local wine I haven't tried before. My sense is that they do a lot of work to source amazing local wines. The service is incredible. Everyone is polite and very attentive. The team seems to work very well together. TIP: They don't have a kids menu but the server said they could do a pasta and butter for $12. My kiddo loved it!

My husband set a dinner reservation here for the family. The venue is interesting as it is located in a residential neighborhood in a house converted into an intimate restaurant. The food is farm to table selections. We got the fried chicken, osso bucco, warm spinach salad and a pasta dish as our mains. For starters we chose the ovenroasted potatoes and liver pate. Everything was delicious

This is probably one of my favorite restaurants in Santa Cruz. The first time I came here I was with a very large group of people and the service we received was great! Not only did our food come out quick but everyone's order was correct as well. Although it seems they change their menu quite often, I throughly enjoyed the Halibut dish I ordered and after trying others dishes, I just fell in love. The ambience of this restaurant is very calm and quiet and I just love that they turned a previous beautiful home into a successful restaurant! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone I know, but to definitely check their updated menu beforehand!!

Ambiance, food and service were all 10/10. My sisters and I went for my birthday dinner and it was PERFECT. We started with burrata and homemade crackers, then got the fried chicken, strip loin and lasagnette. We walked around the garden while waiting for our food and the vibes were immaculate.

We had a fantastic dining experience at The Home Restaurant in Soquel, Ca. The service was incredible. Always checking on us and refilling our water and getting us whatever we needed. The atmosphere was cozy and not too loud or cramped. We sat inside and were able to hold a conversation without yelling. Finally the food.... So delicious and well presented. Every appetizer, entree and dessert was made to perfection. Portions are a bit on the small side, but the food quality more than makes up for it. I'm giving "Home" restaurant a solid 4.5 out of 5!

We visited as a party of 4 on a slightly rainy night, so the patio backyard was out. The interior was warm and cozy, and the waitstaff were very attentive and friendly. We started with the focaccia and garden herb butter, and the chicken liver pate (gorgonzola, apple gastrique - not pictured) on the recommendation of 2 in our party who are regulars. Both were wonderful - the focaccia was soft, and the pate was creamy and delicious. We also had the panzanella salad (garden tomato, cucumber, red onion, golden balsamic vinaigrette, smoked blue - not pictured), which was nicely dressed, although the bread pieces could have been a bit smaller to make it easier to eat. Our mains were the campanelle and the squid ink orecchiete. The campanelle was very hearty, but real standout was the squid ink orecchiette, which had an incredible rich broth, dotted with crispy bits of pork belly and fresh clams. Dessert was the chocolate terrine and the panna cotta, which were both also wonderful endings to our meal. Overall, this might be the most Napa restaurant I've been to outside of Napa, without the Napa drive. Highly recommended!

Food was amazing and waiter was very knowledgeable. He has some great suggestions on food and wine. Shared a story about him going to a winery. This place is super quiet and nice. It wasn't busy as we came about 2 hours before closing. Host was amazing too very friendly staff.

I've been there several times. The food is awesome! I feel they could eventually be discoved by Michelin, maybe Bib Gourmand or 1 Star. The only issue I see is the service, not quite there. But for me the food is awesome so who cares..the food is served hot and at a good pace, good enough for me. Last time we order: Cauliflower (4 Stars) Panzanella Tomatoes Blue Cheese (4 Stars) Raw Oyster (3.5 Stars) The oyster were fresh but the iced vinaigrette was too cold for me and reduce the experience and flavor for me. I guess I like more traditional. Burrata Crackers (4 Stars) Lasagnette (3.5 Stars) the flavor was good but it didn't like the top crust. Make it difficult to eat. Pappardelle Pork (5 Stars) One of the best if not the best pasta dish I've had. Bucatani with Duck Meatballs (5 Stars) again one one the best pasta dishes. The meatballs were perfectly cooked and tender. The Pasta had a little spice, just the right amount There were 3 desserts on the menu so we ordered all 3. It didn't work out so well.. Basil Panna Cotta (2 Stars) no for me, the Basil didn't work Crisp blue Berry Rhubarb (3 Stars) is was ok, I hope they have new desserts next time. Chocolate Torte Strawberries (2.5 Stars) it was a little dry, but the chocolate was good. Strawberries were fresh and helped with the dryness. Other dish I've had to note: Braised Beef cheeks (4 Stars) really tender and get rich Oso Buco (4 Stars) Good amount of bone marrow. Tender meat, awesome sauce Focaccia and butter (5 Stars) the bread is perfectly made, love it! The homemade butter is perfect with it. Until next time...

The best thing about Home is the vibes, really cute backyard setting, the friendliest wait staff, cosy interior. The food doesn't disapoint either, we enjoyed everything we had here. Starting with burrata - ultimately creamy, plenty of crackers alongside, i just wish there was a bit more basil oil and balsamic reduction cause they were just that good. (5/5) The herb and garlic butter with foccacia was very good, whipped airy butter, great foccacia. If it was warm this gets a 5. (4/5) Squid Ink Orecchiette - Pasta was tasty and cooked absolutely perfectly, the clams and pork were excellent, but it had an overly briny aftertaste that kept it from being superb. (4/5) Gnocchi - the most pillowy soft and fluffy gnocchi I've ever had, honestly just incredible. The only downside is that there were some bited of the mushrooms and kale that were ridiculously salty. (4/5)

Was able to get a table at Home to celebrate my fiance's birthday. All the pasta dishes we had were fantastic. The uni in my carbonara just made the dish so decadent--it made me wish for a second serving. The squid ink pasta was so good too! We had a hard time choosing which dish was our favorite. It's a great little date night spot. What kind of turned us off was the service. Although our waitress was nice, it seemed as if she forgot about us. It took a while to get refills or to even ask for a desert menu, and it took a really long time to get the check. We were seated in the patio area with just one other couple who also looked as if they were waiting a while for service too. I'd recommend coming here just to try their dishes, but maybe come on a less busy day to get better service.

Chef driven and seasonally guided, Home was a fun evening that will be a lasting memory. The oysters and cracker bread were special highlights. Can't wait to go back..

Booked a reservation here for dinner during a weekend vacation at SC and wanted something a little fancier. The restaurant itself is very cute and nestled within a bunch of single family homes, so you could almost miss it at first if not particularly observant. The indoor decor is similarly charming and all of the waitstaff were very welcoming and thoughtful. The menu (which apparently changes every day) was printed on a single sheet of paper, and there was a separate beverage/wine bottle list. When we were deciding which wine to get with our dinner, our server was very nice and offered to bring out a sample of both of the wines we were deciding between, which was helpful. I got the squid ink orecchiette with pork belly, whilst my partner ordered the Monterey Bay rock cod with risotto. I also ordered two fresh oysters for $4 each. Unfortunately, the oysters were a disappointment and incredibly, incredibly salty. The squid ink orecchiette was more flavorful but again, incredibly salty and decadently rich. Finally, we got the almond genoise with lemon curd and decaf coffee to finish (and because I wanted something that wasn't so... salty), which was thankfully not salty. The environment and ambiance of the restaurant itself is quite adorable, and the waitstaff are very attentive and helpful, so it's almost a shame to have to mention that the food was incredibly salty.

I'm surprised this place only had 4.2/5 when I visited! This was such a great dinner in the Santa Cruz area. Service was outstanding and the restaurant was cozy with some fun decor. Everyone was so friendly and willing to make sure our choices exceeded expectations. We were able to try a few wines before making our drink selections. Everything on the menu was fresh and tasted spectacular! Will definitely visit again!

I came here for my boyfriend's birthday. The service it self was amazing. All the staff was friendly, polite and always made sure we had water. The food was heavenly . I don't think I have ever had such amazing pasta or desert here in Soquel. The resultant is very cozy and parking is located on the side street, but no restrictions. Just don't black any driveways. I would come back here again. Be sure to book your reservation through their website. Their menus do change based on season and inventory.

Home is absolutely adorable, especially the patio vibes. It is very warm and welcoming. Staff are very friendly and attentive! The food was delicious and presented well. My only critique is the portions for the main dish were smaller given the price, but overall we enjoyed our food and the vibes.

I'm a local and Home is where you go when you want the best food in the County in a quaint and beautiful setting, but also when you have hours to spare. Home's service leaves so much to be desired, every damn time. My gf's and I went on Sunday evening and were there for almost three hours. Our waitress started off strong but then just stopped checking on our small group of 3. We saw her tending to other patrons and give them their checks, but failed to tend to our group. All we wanted was more wine! I had to flag down an employee who brought dishes and cleaned up after guests to take our drink order. She did so with a smile on her face, thank you Devin. What I find to be most amusing is the owners came for dinner when we were there, and were waited on like Gods. Wish your normal patrons that keep you afloat would get the same treatment.

Service= 5 Star (attentive but not annoying. They were all SUPER friendly.) Ambiance= 2 Star (screaming children and no one addressed it) Food=2 Star (chicken was was to salted, salad over-dressed, bread was cold and the caviar jar over melted ice... Hard NO.) Wine= 2 Star (limited selection) Portion size= 4 Star (you can easily split dishes and have little to zero take-away) Price= 4 Star (1 bottle of wine, 1 glass of wine, 1 entree, 2 apps.) Under $300 with tip. I'll go back but it won't be my "go-to" place for fine dining. Hope this feedback helps. :)

Outstanding meal at Home! And it really did feel like home by how the staff were so comforting and the atmosphere and food were warming. The side patio was delightful and there were personal heaters that you can ask for your table. We started with a glass of wine and the cauliflower which was wonderful. The server was attentive and gave us all of her recommendations. I love how this place was mostly (if not all) run by women. Then we ordered the fried chicken and squid ink pasta. The fried chicken was incredible and my mouth is watering thinking about it. If you go here you MUST order the fried chicken! The squid ink pasta was very unique and a must try as well! Everyone around us ordered the churros and chocolate for dessert but we were stuffed. I hope you enjoy and feel at home!!

Beautiful backyard dining experience. I wish i remembered to take photos! There were plenty of space heaters to go around and the service was gentile and kind. Our food was exceptional. The homemade crackers, cauliflower and pastas were all stand outs for us. I would go back any time and would also consider hosting a small party there as well. The only tweak i would have made to our experience is for the price point, better napkins and cuter plates. I will confidently recommend Home to friends and family. What a wonderful surprise to find a dining experience of this quality in Soquel.

Let's start with the location that has a true coastal vibe. Unpretentious while having an air of high class sophistication in 'natural way'. Be sure to check out their outdoor dining in the back, and their own farm to fork garden. The staff are exceptional at their craft. Knowledgeable and engaging. I believe they love what they do. It's great team! The menu offering is unique and creative. To this point I had a vegetarian offering that I would never of considered as a meat and potato man. I'm smiling as I write this as I would definitely have it again if I had not tasted my wife's beef cheeks with delicious gnocchi. Enough to share with a dear friend. Great dish. We all shared and finished with a panna cotta' desert. I felt like I was on vacation, even as a local.... Be sure to go HOME. You'll be glad you did

We have been going to Home Restaurant on a number of occasions. It has always been great. My wife and I went again Saturday evening having made a reservation on Resy for our 33rd anniversary. Once again the food was extraordinary! We started with the chicken liver paté. Creamy and delish. We also had the cauliflower dish. Bursting with flavors. We then shared the beef cheek agnolotti and osso bucco. The agnolotti are pasta shells stuffed with meat in a terrific sauce. The osso bucco was done in a shepherds pie style with the tender meat in the center surrounded by peas, carrots and other veggies in a lucious sauce topped by a cheesy fluffy slightly crispy piped polenta, with a whole marrow bone stuck in the center and a marrow spoon stuck on top. I must have clocked well over 20 yums eating these two dishes! We finished with the chocolate mouse and cream. Wow. In addition to the fact that these dishes were a gourmand's treat, they were quite generous in portions. The wait staff are terrific and the ambience nice as well. I highly recommend this restaurant!

It's a very nice space with some very decent food, but food didn't make it to the 5 star mark. A few things were VERY good: 1. Fried Chicken. Excellent. Very crispy but also super tender and flavorful chicken 2. House made charcuterie- I don't remember exactly what types they were, but they were excellent - tender, flavorful. Not quite as good, but still really solid: The strip loin steak - very tender and cooked as ordered. Warm olives. Focaccia and butter. Steak tartare. A bit underwhelming: The abalone cassoulet- very little abalone in it and the halibut was dry - but the oysters were quite nice. Broccolini- I mean, it tasted like broccolini. The mushroom tart (dessert) was just kinda weird. Nice wine list. Open clean pleasant space. Definitely good for date night.

Love this place! It feels like you're at a dinner party at a friend's house with the ambiance. They have a cute little garden in back to wander around while you wait for your food too. The service was fantastic and the food was delicious! I opted for the halibut, cauliflower, and the gnocchi (to try and take home for later). Everything was perfect. The halibut was cooked perfectly (although the porcini sauce was a tad heavy albeit yummy). Gnocchi were pillows of perfection, and the cauliflower was full of flavor. At the recommendation of my waitress, tried the pine nut brownie (seasonal dessert) which was an excellent recommendation! Would definitely return!

The best food I've ever had. I live in San Diego and wish I could move here just for their food. Came with a wedding party and we were well taken care of. Crudo was my favorite, everything else blew me away. Definitely recommend and will come back when I'm the area again. 10/10 love the atmosphere and food/wine

This place was a hidden GEM! I came with a few friends - make a reservation for sure otherwise it'll be difficult to be seated - overheard them tell someone on the phone that their next available reservation was 2 weeks out. They have such a simple but impactful menu. I don't think there is anything bad you could have gotten on there and we absolutely loved everything we ordered. It was all so fresh and had so much flavor! They do have a wine list as well. Service was amazing and the ambiance at this restaurant is unparalleled. There is an entire garden where they do harvest from to integrate into their foods - true farm to fork! You can take a little walk down there and at the end are even some bunnies to visit! There is outside and inside dining, and for outside they did provide heat lamps to keep us comfortable per table. Parking was a little tricky, as when we got there it seems like it was street parking only. However, when we asked, they partnered with the church across the street so there is an entire parking lot which made parking such a breeze! Highly recommend coming to Home for this unique experience!

I wanted to love this place, but for me they had room for improvement. First, it took quite a while for anyone to take our drink orders. They did give us a few extra oysters and the cauliflower dish as an apology for that. The oysters were a little grainy. Cauliflower had an interesting flavor. The focaccia and house butter and the fish meatballs were our favorite items. Potatoes and shishitos and broccolini were so-so, really nothing special. The flavor of the beef cheeks were good, but a bit dry. I got a dessert with poached pears and chocolate for to go. I would consider that item good, but not great. The ambiance here was unique. We sat outside by their garden, but they also have indoor seating. They have mini heaters if you get cold. It was fun to walk their garden. Unfortunately, I personally wouldn't come back. It was over-hyped for me.

I had dinner at Home a couple months ago for my birthday. I snagged a reservation easily online a few days prior for the dining room, though they have options for the patio as well. The vibe inside is a little dim but cozy, as it's like you're dining in someone's living room. My partner and I were seated promptly and opted to try a few different things, including the: - cauliflower: wanted a side veggie dish, and this did the trick. It was a fairly generous serving. Tasty though! - Dungeness crab with fennel and winter citrus: this may have been a special for that night, though I don't quite remember. This was absolutely the highlight of the meal though. The Dungeness crab was sweet and fresh, the citrus added brightness and acidity, and the fennel was thinly shaven and nicely complemented the rest of the dish. There were tiny capers that added a slight brininess and saltiness. Everything was also well seasoned. My favorite! - bone marrow: there is a longer wait for this dish, so order it early on if you'd like it. This was absolutely delicious. There was so much marrow - much more than I'd ever had at other restaurants. The marrow was rich, and the sauce under it along with the cheese made the dish even better. The only thing it was missing was more bread to sop everything up! Another highlight of the meal. - fried chicken: arguably what Home is known for, this did not disappoint. The chicken was shatteringly crispy, while still being incredibly juicy and moist inside. It is a huge hunk of chicken, but it was not over cooked. The anchovy aioli was an interesting accompaniment as we felt like we could taste the fish, and having it with the chicken didn't mesh super well for me. If you love fried chicken though, get this. - squid ink orecchiette: the pasta shape changes, but the rest of the dish's components stay the same. I was so excited to try this dish as it sounded super interesting, and I saw other reviewers loved it. Unfortunately, I'm fairly sensitive to the taste of alcohol in foods, and I didn't realize this was made with tanuki cider. Completely my fault though as it is detailed in the menu. The taste of the cider was overpowering for me, so I did not enjoy this. The pork belly was also very dry. - beef cheeks: in an attempt to have an entree I could eat, we ordered the beef cheeks since it was something that had caught my eye originally perusing the menu. The ricotta gnocchi in the gorgonzola kale cream sauce was good, though a little bit too cheesy. The beef cheeks were tender, though a bit dry as well. Service was super attentive and friendly - constantly coming by to clean any plates, refill waters, and check in on how we were doing. Servings are very generous here, so you definitely don't need to order as much as we did unless you have a big appetite or like leftovers. Though some of the dishes I didn't love, I'm still dreaming of that Dungeness crab salad and bone marrow.

Food was great, apps, salads and mains. It all checked out for our party. Service was really good. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Summary: It's a place worth going at least once. Locally-sourced (including a backyard garden), and the atmosphere is very cute. The service was very attentive and seemed very well acquainted with the offerings. My suggested strategy might be to just try a bunch of the appetizers because that is where we found the most luck. Good: I liked the pâté, cauliflower, and foccacia. The pâté was savory and combined well with the layer of mildly tart preserves; the cauliflower was seasoned and cooked well, nice texture with the pine nuts; and the focaccia was so soft and the little pockets of olives were very delicious. We ended up combining the power of the three dishes into a single open face sandwich and it was amazing. Bad: While we read many reviews and heard nearby tables chatting about it, the gnocchi was a little overrated. Obviously it was meant to be rich, but there really was not much else to it. Very monotone. The butter served with the focaccia didn't bring a ton to the table imo, and the crackers served with the pâté were okay too. Ugly: Nothing to mention!

The food was delicious but the service was not consistent. Our server did not address us for 15 minutes, no one did. She did however have the kitchen make a special dish for one of us which was wonderful. That is where it ends. She forgot a couple things throughout our meal and did not acknowledge the birthday we were celebrating or thanked us for coming in or asked how our meal was. What saved this experience was other support staff and the good food. It is also a unique place.

Home restaurant is literally located in a house on a partially residential street. You can reserve a table inside or in a specific outdoor location. We reserved for the back patio. Parking is on the street. When we were taken to our table, no one else was yet seated out back. The table we were given was in the sun and I asked if we could have a shady table instead. Rather than move us, they set up an umbrella that blocked the worst of the sun. I was pleased that they are prepared with those umbrellas! The setting on the back patio reminded me of the town of Sonoma. There is a casual, rustic, "homey," vibe. We saw kitchen staff going from the kitchen out to the garden and back, so garden to table is very real at this restaurant! The menu changes daily, but there were a lot of options. We started with an order of the HOMEmade focaccia and marigold butter. We shared an order of marinated beets and an order of halibut crudo. We then had our own main courses--I had ravioli stuffed with beef cheek and ricotta and my husband had agnolotti with smoked halibut. All of the food was beautifully presented. It is the kind of food that you sit and talk about in terms of the flavors and all of the little elements they have combined in each dish. There were little things I might have changed in some of the dishes, but they were all tasty and satisfying. Our server was welcoming and friendly. There was some rush to clear a plate before both people were finished. For example, my husband's plate was cleared and the dessert menu given when I still had a lot of ravioli left. None of that took away from the overall experience, though. Home is serving fine dining in a casual, rustic "home" setting. They are mastering both the comfortable atmosphere and the fresh, imaginative, delicious food. We brought our own wine--corkage is $25. Corkage and all of our food was $131. The total felt comparable to other local fine dining restaurants, but the food felt superior to those other establishments. Note: Traffic on Highway 1 South is a nightmare M-F, so give yourself plenty of time if you are taking the highway.

I was really sad to not have the same experience that so many people have here. The staff are 5 stars all the way and very accommodating throughout the evening. The focaccia is good with a nice herby butter, but the charcuterie board was a basic cheese with a few different kinds of ham and some mustard. I was hoping for at least a unique cheese or a few different kinds. The fried chicken was too salty and the beef cheeks were lacking flavor. My friend sent back her crab pasta because the flavor was not very good. She asked me to try it and my first and only bite had crab shell in it. Maybe I came on an off night but I wasn't crazy about any dish we tried which was a bummer. Still, the service is awesome and they kept refilling our sparkling water. I would come back to try some different dishes.

I was so excited to try Home after having an amazing dinner at Lester Winery last year created by Chef Briske. My experience fell short, unfortunately...the service was off and it had a big impact on our experience. Three different servers helped us, but the server we were told would be helping us never showed until we requested the check. The Foccacia we wanted to order was sold out (we were a later reservation, so I will give them that), the salad was good, but nothing stood out about it. The pasta dishes two of us ordered (pappardelle) were overly salty. I left disappointed. I may try them again because so many love them. Maybe an off night?

This is the best food I have ever had just go there thank me later. They have the nicest stage and owners.

I made reservations on the Resy app and I wanted an appointment at 6:30. The only time I could select was 7:00pm or later on a Monday. At 7:00pm there was one table with two people and there was no one else in the main seating area till 7:30pm.. it was odd. The fish special had no flavor. I don't think the beef cheeks were beef cheeks, we've had them before. I think it was just a standard piece of beef chuck cooked in the oven. The Chicken Liver Pate was ok. The squid ink online menu said squid ink spaghetti and I always wanted to try squid ink spaghetti. While ordering food I saw on the menu it was not spaghetti, it said orrechietta? I ordered it anyway and I was disappointment. Although the pork belly in the dish was good. Maybe some of the other food choices might be good, but I won't be recommending this place to people. I'll try a different place next time.

I find this restaurant to be a very sweet treat. It's the only place in town. I can find beef cheeks, if you've never had them you should try them. The most delectable mouthwatering, juicy meat falls apart in your mouth like butter. I miss when they used to have the pizza oven, but everything else is rather delicious so I'll let it pass. Don't be over sold by the squid ink pasta, it's not that great. Always order the Barada, it's super fresh and absolutely delicious

This place came highly recommended, so I was excited to try it. Came here with three of the people, so have a good idea of the dishes and ordered a wide selection of entrees. The place itself has some challenges in that it may be difficult to spot at night, because their sign is barely visible. Then parking is potentially an issue, but you could park at the clinic parking lot nearby or the parking lot behind Vino Cruz. The restaurant is set up inside house. That's why it's called Home, it has a nice ambience and Boho decor. The servers were very attentive and friendly. We went there on Friday night and the place was busy. Appetizers: For appetizers, we ordered marinated olives, the fries, and the salad, spinach salad. Out of the three our favorite was the salad. Olives were good. They were warm and buttery the salad taste and nice mix of flavors. The potatoes were served with average mayo and they just tasted like bland potatoes, that were slightly undercooked in the inside and burnt on the outside- but without a crisp. Olives 4/5 Salad 5/5 Potatoes 1/5 Entrees: For our main dishes, we ordered the book, the squid ink pasta dish, and the lasagne. Not one single one of us could say that their dish was above average. The presentation of the food was homely, and the portions were generous. I ordered osso bucco because it's not a dish I cook often. But I am very familiar with the recipe and is one of my favorite dishes. It comes in a little clay pot with polenta, and some kind of chopped up condiments, which really didn't add much to the dish. I don't think this was a traditional osso bucco because it seems like they're just cooking the bones separately from the meat. The bone I got had pink marrow inside and they tried to tell me that's how it was supposed to be, but I've made this recipe many times and the marrow should be custardy, thoroughly cooked, you can achieve that when you cook the bone with the meat properly. The bone was surrounded by what I can describe as a meat Ragu. Literally it was meat and tomato stew, and they put the undercooked bone in the middle, with dollops of polenta and popped in the oven, then tried to pass it as osso bucco. Ugh! The other person that ordered the osso bucco had never had it so they thought the beef stew was good, exactly my point. It is NOT meant to be beef stew! Exactly my point My friend who had the squid ink entree said it was ok and had nothing else to say about it. The one that ordered the lasagna left half of it on the plate. She said it was OK - for a place that came so well recommend it that's a lot of okays for the food. I was expecting more compliments on the dishes. Osso bucco - 0/5 Squid ink pasta- 4/5 Lasagne - 3/5 Dessert: For dessert, we shared the panna cotta. This is one of the most basic custard style desserts. I thought it was impossible to screw up, but this place made the impossible possible. The panna cotta was stiff, meaning overcooked. It was also too heavy. It was served with pieces of citrus and a few pistachios on the top. The concept of an orange cream dessert sounds appealing, but the execution was disappointing. I asked one of my friends if she liked it, and she said "oh well I eat anything", that's as much of a compliment it got at the table. Panna cotta w Citrus - 2/5 We brought our own wine so can't say anything about the quality of their wines. The food was pricey, in my opinion it doesn't raise to the level of quality you would expect from that tier and level of expectation. The place itself has potential and I can see that if the menu is better, it could become a great dining option in the future.

Ambiance and food was so amazing! I wish I lived closer hur next time I'm in Sequal I'll definitely make a pit stop here again. Came for my birthday dinner in October 2023 and they were such a charming staff and good was amazing!

Cozy, relaxed, fine dining. Lovely warm ambiance and service. Down to earth, professional staff and thoughtful, delicious cuisine.

Outstanding pastas (although the first two we wanted were sold out). Anaemic amount of cheese on the charcuterie board a bit of a shame. Fried chicken was great (and huge). Bone marrow was profoundly bad: covered in cheese (apparently deliberately according to the server -- why? Why put cheese on bone marrow? What would Fergus Henderson say? Who hurt you, chef?). Undercooked -- it didn't have a sizzling melt in your mouth viscosity but rather a cold, lumpy, firm jelly texture -- and had a lot of blood and pink in it. Soak the bone in salted water overnight to avoid this, and then instead of dicking around with cheese just season it with salt and serve with toasted focaccia and a side salad. Service was v. good.

Genuinely one of the best meals I've ever had. The bone marrow was out of this world, so beautifully made and cooked in a pan with this addictive tomato, cheese, anchovy sauce. I just wanted to lick the plate when we were done. The orecchiette was also 10/10. The clams, the miso broth, and the pieces of pork belly made this delectable. And do not get me started on the dessert... the panna cotta was insane. Ive only spent a couple times in the Santa Cruz area and found this gem online. My boyfriend has been living in the area for 4 years and he said it was straight up the best restaurant he's ever been to. Coming from New York, the prices were amazing for the quality and craftsmanship of the dishes. The service was impeccable and it really does pay homage to the name of the restaurant. Home feels like home to say the least. The food did take longer at some points but it was so good that we had no complaints. The vibe of the restaurant is also very comforting. You feel like you can relax and truly indulge. I've never felt so welcomed at a restaurant. Some cons: the oysters were a miss and tasted really fishy. Wasn't my cup of tea. And the beef cheeks were just okay, 6/10. The flavor wasn't popping out for some reason. It's a hard protein to get right.