Hindquarter Bar & Grille

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Sometimes you just have to have a tender, juicy slab of mouthwatering meat. We are the area's premier destination for the most delicious, seafood, house smoked pork chops, choice sirloins, slow roasted prime rib, New York strips, Chicago baby backs and much more. A little bit sports bar, a little bit steakhouse, and a LOT of great menu options to choose from: Hindquarters is the perfect destination for any mood you might be in. Take advantage of our two banquet facilities and catering options for your special event, too! Stop in today and discover why we're the best in town!

09/28/2026

🍻 THE HQ JUST MADE HAPPY HOUR EVEN HAPPIER! 🍸

We heard you… more affordable drinks, more affordable bites, and new hours! 🙌

Join us at The Hindquarter Bar & Grille for our NEW Happy Hour:

🍹 ALL DAY MONDAY
🍺 TUESDAY–SUNDAY | 3PM–6PM
📍 BAR & PATIO ONLY

Think $6 bites, $8 sliders, $2 off draft beers, $2 off house wines & spirits, plus $10 martinis, margaritas & cocktails of the day!

Come hungry. Come thirsty. Bring your crew.
Happy Hour just got a whole lot happier. 😎🍻

Good Food • Great Drinks • Good Vibes

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09/24/2026

🚨 THURSDAY NIGHT HAS ENTERED THE CHAT. 🚨

The best Smoked Pork Chop is at HQ! 🔥🐷

Slow-smoked, packed with flavor, grilled to perfection, and served with our house-made apple butter. 😮‍💨

Sweet. Smoky. Savory. A little dangerous. 😉

Come hungry… because this pork chop did NOT come to play.

📍 The HQ • 303 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
🍽️ Thursday night special
🔥 While it lasts!

09/23/2026

🚨 YOUR LUNCH BREAK CALLED… IT’S TIRED OF BEING BORING. 🚨

Stop eating that sad desk lunch.
Put down the granola bar.
Step away from the leftovers. 😂

🍔 Come to The HQ for a REAL lunch—good food, cold drinks, and enough options to make choosing harder than it should be.

Because technically… lunch is a meeting with your appetite. And we highly recommend attending. 😎🍻

📍 303 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
☎️ 831-426-7770

Clock out. Chow down. We’ll see you at The HQ!

09/22/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Your screen isn’t blurry… 👀

YOU’RE JUST DANGEROUSLY LOW ON HINDQUARTER. 😂

Symptoms may include:
🍔 Craving burgers
🍖 Severe BBQ withdrawal
🍹 Sudden cocktail emergencies
🍻 An uncontrollable urge to meet your friends at the HQ

There is only ONE known treatment…

GET YOURSELF TO THE HINDQUARTER. 😎🔥

No appointment necessary.
Side effects may include happiness, full bellies & “one more round.” 😂

📍 The HQ 303 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA
📞 831-426-7770

Your vision will clear up immediately. 😉

09/08/2026

🍻 SPORTS. COCKTAILS. DINNER. CELEBRATIONS. GOOD TIMES. 🍸🥩🏈

Whatever the occasion, we’ve got you covered at The HQ!

🏈 Catch the big game
🍹 Sip on a fresh cocktail
🍻 Indulge in Happy Hour
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whole family
❤️ Enjoy an intimate dinner
🎉 Celebrate with a large party
🍽️ Or just come hungry and make yourself at home!

From game day to date night, family dinner to party night — there’s always a reason to meet up at the HQ.

Come for the food. Stay for the drinks. Make a night of it. 🍻

📍 The HQ American Grille
Good food. Good drinks. Good times since 1968.

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09/03/2026

🍎🔥 THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE HQ! 🔥🍎

It’s SMOKED PORK CHOP NIGHT! 🐷

Slow-brined for 24 hours, then grilled to perfection and served with our house-made apple butter. Sweet, smoky, savory… basically everything a Thursday night should be. 😋

Come hungry. Leave happy. ❤️

📍 The HQ
🔥 Thursday Night Special
🍎 Smoked Pork Chop + House-Made Apple Butter

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🍽️ WE’RE HIRING! 🍽️The Hindquarter Bar & Grille is looking for an experienced server to join our team!📅 Wednesday, Frida...
08/20/2026

🍽️ WE’RE HIRING! 🍽️

The Hindquarter Bar & Grille is looking for an experienced server to join our team!

📅 Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings

If you’re experienced, friendly, dependable, and love working with people—we’d love to meet you! ❤️

📄 Bring your resume and come say hello!

📍 The Hindquarter Bar & Grille
Come join the HQ family! 🥩🍷🍻

08/18/2026

🔥 BABY BACK RIBS ARE CALLING! 🔥

Tender. Smoky. Saucy. Fall-off-the-bone delicious. 🤤🍖

It’s Baby Back Rib Tuesday at the HQ, and we’ve got the kind of ribs that make you forget about using a fork. 😂

Round up your crew, bring your appetite, grab a cold drink, and come get your rib fix! 🍻

📍 The HQ American Grille
🔥 Baby Back Rib Tuesday
❤️ Good food. Good people. Good times.

Tag your rib buddy! 👇

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Address

303 Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA
95062

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 4pm - 8:30pm
11:30pm - 4pm
Saturday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Sunday 4pm - 8:30am

Telephone

+18314267770

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