Back Nine Grill & Bar

4.4
498 reviews

About

American Restaurant

Location

Back Nine Grill & Bar
555 Highway 17, Santa Cruz, CA
95060, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
498 reviews
5 stars
298
4 stars
131
3 stars
37
2 stars
15
1 star
17

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

The burgers and ribs received high praise, while some dishes like risotto and fish and chips were criticized for poor quality.

Service Issues

Service was inconsistent, with reports of rude staff and long wait times, though some servers were noted as friendly and attentive.

Atmosphere

The restaurant has a cozy and inviting atmosphere, with outdoor seating options, but noise levels can be high during busy times.

Value for Money

Many customers felt the prices were reasonable for the quality of food, but some expressed concerns about additional fees and overall value.

Customer Experience

Overall experiences varied widely, with some customers having delightful visits while others reported significant dissatisfaction.
  • DA
    Dineen Anderson
    Nov 14, 2025
    5.0
    It was a spacious place to gather for our wedding rehearsal dinner. They cared for us nicely. The pasta n cheese needed more cheese and sauce
  • LC
    Leslie Cole Cameron
    Oct 11, 2025
    5.0
    Voted Best Burger in Santa Cruz!
  • MC
    Michael Cruz
    Oct 8, 2025
    5.0
    A great place for food or just to chill at the bar. Reasonable prices and great food and service.
  • AW
    Audrey Wright
    Sep 4, 2025
    5.0
    Awesome, salmon was perfect
  • DC
    Debra Cleaver
    Aug 23, 2025
    2.0
    Full disclosure: there was a class reunion happening when we stopped in for lunch. There was 1 wait person, 1 barback and 1 bartender. They were clearly all having a rough day. That said: the wait person was incredibly rude. They made it clear we were inconveniencing them by being there. We waited 20 minutes to have our order taken, and we found the menus ourselves, left on a table by the people who gave up waiting five minutes before that. The food, when it got to the table, was not the standard I would expect for the prices being charged. The asparagus sitting on top of the risotto was wilted and dried out. The onion rings were inedible and obviously came out of a box. The burger was greasy and served dry on a huge bun, and I only received condiments when I had the temerity to ask for them. I realize it's a hotel restaurant. That doesn't mean it can't be good, or that there shouldn't be expectations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Back Nine Grill & Bar

What are the operating hours of Back Nine Grill & Bar?

Back Nine Grill & Bar is open from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Where is Back Nine Grill & Bar located?

It is located at 555 Highway 17, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA.