East End Gastropub

Stopped by for an early dinner, unfortunately this place does not have happy hour but still has a decently sized menu! Although it was a weekday, it was still pretty busy. We were seated quickly and given water, but it did take a very long time for our server to check in and take our drink/ food order. Once we finally ordered, it took some time for our food to come to the table. I did notice that some of the guests around us who got there after, got their food first. We tried their margherita pizza and burger. Both were delicious! The Parmesan cheese for the pizza was soo good too. There is plenty of parking and it is located in a shopping center with a theatre nearby. Besides the lengthy wait, everything else was fine and I loved the food!

VERY good food and drinks. The menu is always changing. The latest appetizers alone are a good reason to visit. The salt and pepper shrimp were to die for! Also, the BBQ carrots were super tasty, who knew you could make such a delightful dish. The drink selection is vast and varied including local beers. The pizzas are not only great, but priced right $ for a craft pizza that easily feeds two! Bar seating is ample and tables are available on the main level as well as upstairs. Gabby runs the bar like a pro and really finds out what the diner is looking for and recommends dishes and drinks to their liking. She can customize your pizza or drinks to your taste!! The staff is very welcoming and you can see they take pride in what they do. Easy access off 38th or 41st ave and plenty of parking.

The drinks here are great. But, I miss getting grilled chicken on my salad from the prior menu. Now if you want protein on a salad they only have fried options. With a wedge or roasted veggie salad it becomes heavy fast. The service was great and getting seated for our group was quick. I hope to see some more fresh (non fried) options added back to the menu. I hesitated writing the review. But I feel that the food should be the highlight of the experience.

I have been here a few times and have always enjoyed the food (think upscale bar food). We went there for brunch today and ordered the iceberg salad and the breakfast sandwich. The iceberg salad had lots of thick pieces of bacon and the sandwich was on a biscuit. My main ask would be to add more items to the brunch menu. Another sandwhich or salad option would have been great. I saw a pizza come out and it looked fantastic. Will try one of those next time.

Great place to hang out. Nice lively vibe. Plenty of seating. 2 floors. I highly recommend the cheddar biscuits!! Sooo good, and the jalapeño butter was a nice touch. Perfect pairing with my SC cider. Service was great. She was very attentive, and friendly. Keep it up East End!! I will def be back.

Nicely updated gem with authentic and down to earth service. Check out the weekend brunch $4 mimosas! Nice presentation great flavors.

The service is attentive and quick, and they don't rush you or anything like that. It's a casual spot with high-quality food.Overall: Fusion food - Italian with some Asian twists on some items. It's interesting, and the flavors work great.Starters:- Sesame Glazed Chicken: comes with three drumsticks. I am amazed by its flavor. It's sweet and savory. The chicken is tender and falls off the bone easily. The sauce pairs really well with the chicken.- Fire Roasted Caulilini: This is my favorite starter. The dish is packed with sweet, savory, and sour flavors, well-balanced. I doubted initially when it comes with coconut curry, but it actually works well with the caulilini. The peanut sauce just adds another layer to this dish.Entree:- Squid Ink Pappardelle: The portion is generous. It's a little bit spicy (just a hint), and I love the addition of chili to this dish. The Pappardelle is kind of sticking to each other. It might work better with a different kind of pasta.

Amy and staff : accommodating, intelligent and sweet. The salads are divine, proteins impeccable, food is delicious. The choices of beverages are delightful for everyone. I especially love the rose lemonade. Booths and seating relaxing with soft ambiance. East end Gastropub is a very special place!

So there we were, hungry on a Sunday at 12:30. Outside is low key and did not prepare me for what followed. I'd driven past a few times and kept driving.First thing I noticed walking through was the kitchen smells were So Good!! Serious yum. The restaurant was filled with happy diners clearly enjoying their meals, always a good sign.We were seated directly, though the last few tables were filled within minutes. Our hope was for a cozy meal and the upstairs was just right. Our server was thoughtful and charming, he brought us water right away and checked on us several times. At times the noise level was high, but it was a cheerful happy level and not stupid drunk loud, which matters to me as a non drinker. I wanted the gastro- part, but was leery of the -pub part of gastropub. Our cheeseburgers were top flight: old school rich and juicy on brioche buns. Mmmm. The coated fries were so tasty. No photos bc the food was so inviting we dove in as soon as the plates were on the table.I had a bottle of root beer and my companion had coffee, which is Verve and served in a French press. No secret that I'm nosy and always sneak glances at others' orders. Everything looked delish, especially the Margherita pizza. I noticed that most of the diners had the wedge salad, so I'm def going to order that next time. Happy about our visit, will 100% return to partake in the dinner menu.

Wow, finally got here. I got off work late enough they were open when I passed. Had the chicken and croffle. Waffle is a waffle pressed croissant, 3 pieces of chicken a shredded and light flavored coleslaw and a hot honey. I'm a coward when it comes to the spicy stuff, so honey was on side. But it was great. Heat kicks in at the end, but still a great wow factor. Got the dessert to go, chocolate croissant with strawberry s and cream, very decadent. Had a chai dirty martini. It was FANTASTIC . Definitely adding this to my list of regular places in Santa Cruz county to go to.