Back Nine Grill & BAR

Santa Cruz, CA · American restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Santa Cruz
#85
of 334 restaurants
City Percentile
51%
rating percentile
Address
Back Nine Grill & BAR, 555 Hwy 17 at Pasatiempo exit, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone
(831) 226-2350
Website
www.backninegrill.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Back Nine Grill & BAR is a restaurant located in Santa Cruz, CA. It is one of 334 restaurants listed in Santa Cruz. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Santa Cruz city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Back Nine Grill & BAR

The owners of the Back Nine Grill & Bar were equally inspired by the rich history of local cuisine and food preparation dating back to Rancho Carbonero. In Spanish, Carbonero is a place where charcoal is burned, much like an American BBQ. Our... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Kensley Gray · Nov 2025

Yum yum yum! 😋 We drove up and turns out the place was mixed with a hotel inn, so my family and I were a bit concerned since usually those types of restaurants aren't the best (from what I have seen.) This place was much different though. The interior was nicely put together and the services was great! The waitress we had was very nice and lively. The food was great aswell! Lemon pepper and buffalo wings were a hit! So flavorful to the point that I was dipping the wing back into the sauce for more of the delicious taste. Mozzarella sticks were good aswell! The burger was excellent very flavorful! Overall this place was very good and I definitely recommend.

★★★★★ 5.0 Chanae P · Aug 2025

Excellent Happy Hour! I loved the sweet chili sauce that came with the coconut shrimp it had chunks of ginger. I loved how crunchy and thinly sliced they were.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Shawn Raza · Aug 2024

We used to go to Back Nine at Pasatiempo all the time when their Happy Hour was 50% off everything. Now they got rid of that and just have some “discounted” appetizers, little to none is actually 50% off like it used to. I understand inflation isn’t the best right now but deleting a great offer like that is the reason myself, a few people I know, and probably many others have stopped coming here. Aside from that, the food is still good, service has always been good for us as we would come during the week on off hours (no rush). And the ambiance is lovely (we’ve only really sat outside, can’t speak for the indoor area.

★★★★★ 5.0 Monica Ifland · Aug 2024

Part of The Inn at Pasatiempo but very much a destination for locals! Great bar, varied menu and caring staff. Our server David, was worth coming back for alone! He was very attentive and accommodating to the fact that we were on our way to an event. Back Nine could not be any more convenient for an off and back on the highway! We just buzzed in for a quick salad and sat outside on a warm night. They did a great job creating this outdoor space with the inn’s porte cochere. The pear & Gorgonzola salad and the beet salad (with added grilled chicken) were great a large portions. Really was jealous of the burgers at the nearby tables!

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Nichole Jones · Jan 2025

Our first impression was positive--the hostess was delightful and helpful, seating us at a nice table by the window as we rolled our disabled family member into the restaurant. The second hostess was also kind, though unfamiliar with the drink options, but she ensured we received our beverages. Our initial server, who had sleeves, was prompt and knowledgeable about mixed drinks. However, things began to decline once Shelby, our primary server, took over. Shelby asked if we wanted hors d'oeuvres. Initially, we declined, but I quickly corrected us and ordered jumbo shrimp to share. I also requested a straw. Shelby returned much later to take our orders after getting our hors d'oeuvre I requested a straw again after drinking most of my soda. My fiancé ordered for his mother first, requesting

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

American restaurant

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