Bantam - Santa Cruz

Our recent dinner at Bantam restaurant in Santa Cruz was a delightful and memorable experience. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by the trendy and cool vibe of the place. Even on a Tuesday night, the restaurant was packed with diners, which added to its lively atmosphere. To start, we ordered a salad that was loaded with fresh vegetables, including crisp pickled cauliflower and tender asparagus. The flavors were fantastic and left us eager to try more. We opted for two pizzas one with peppery arugula and Brigita cheese and another with creamy ricotta cheese and roasted eggplant. Both were expertly baked, with thin crusts that had just the right amount of chewiness. For dessert, we indulged in Bantam's famous booty pudding a rich and decadent bread pudding that left us feeling fully satisfied. One highlight of our meal was how small but thoughtfully curated their menu is. We felt like every item on it was there for a reason, carefully chosen to showcase Bantam's focus on fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Bantam and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience in Santa Cruz. We look forward to returning soon!

We tried two different pizzas and really enjoyed the flavors. The crust tasted good but was tough. The two salads we tried were good but small.

This place is impressive. Over the top friendly staff and amazing food. I a sausage pizza. I think it was the best I've ever had. I highly recommend Batam

We stumbled upon this place while looking for good pizza. Their pizza was great as well as all other food and drinks we ordered that night.

Absolute bangers left and right. Go to spot for spectacular night out with friends or date night