Tran Noodle Restaurant is a Vietnamese restaurant that offers its patrons an array of menu options, ranging from chicken and salmon teriyaki platters to spring rolls and pho. Its menu includes gluten-free options.
The Turkey Boat is a turkey—the bird, not the country—restaurant in Pajaro. Linda Flores and her daughters serve fresh roasted turkey a variety of ways. Try a turkey sandwich on homemade bread, turkey soup made daily, turkey wraps or a turkey pesto salad. Also check out the baked goods and extras, like to-go containers gravy and mashed potatoes.
This quaint eatery located in Watsonville has been serving the community since the 1985. Inside, the cafe is small but cozy and has room for six customers at the food bar. Monterey Bay Caterers serves coffee, tea, soup and all kinds of sandwiches. The "kitchen wizards" there are happy to whip up a snack to eat at the bar or for takeout. Other items from the menu include cole slaw, ham steak, macaroni, breakfast burritos or macaroni and cheese.
Cafe Ella is a small restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch items. There is a seating area in the back with a nice fountain and a small garden. The menu has a wide range of choices, and the atmosphere is very fun and friendly.
Swingtime Cafe is a unique little lunchtime eatery located in the heart of downtown Watsonville. Swingtime serves fresh, healthy meals with an emphasis on organic ingredients. This cafe, operated by three Central Coast residents, has been in operation since 2004. Swingtime Cafe features a rotating menu with international influences. Sandwiches and salads, as well as baked goods, are main menu items. Swingtime also serves coffee and tea. The cafe offers delivery for baked goods as well as catering services. Check the website for menu changes.
Pema Osel Ling is a Tibetan retreat center and catering facility located deep in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Situated on more than one hundred acres, it can host retreats, parties, weddings and other events.
The center features indoor and outdoor meeting areas, a pool area, guest accommodations and a commercial kitchen with a chef that offers catering services; he aims to use ingredients from local, organic farmers in his food preparation services. The facility strives to offer reasonable rates, with a supportive, friendly staff. There are several statues and meditation areas around the facility that guests can use at any time. For further information about its services, call the number provided.
With dining in, delivery or take and bake yourself options, Round Table has your pizza cravings covered. With a full lunch menu with personal pizzas, pasta and sandwiches made from fresh rolled dough and ingredients. Here, you can get a solid meal on a budget.
Tucked back into a corner at Watsonville Square, this Chinese restaurant is excellent for families and quick lunches. They have private rooms for a romantic dinner or handling the kids. Using traditional recipes and fresh ingredients, guests can expect flavorful, large portions. They offer a brown rice option with meals and vegetable substitutions on most dishes. Service is usually fast and friendly, but locals can fill up the place for dinner. Phone ahead for to-go orders or get free delivery.