Motiv, Santa Cruz

I went to Motiv last thursday for college night and I'm definitely going back tonight. The DJ was awesome and we had the most attentive bartender for our table (we didn't have to go up to the bar once to get a drink). I didn't realize that the lounge also had an upstairs until I saw a few people head into the back and up the stairs. Total change of atmosphere! Upstairs was really relaxed and quiet and only had a few people ( Im guessing not many know about it), it was a great place to take a break from dancing. Definitely recommending Motiv to my friends.

I fell for this place. The food was superb and the setting was gently romantic. I will definitely be going back. I had a fillet and it was done well. Service was good and we also enjoyed live music.

No longer Pearl Alley - it's now called Fusion, although they are still using dishes with the Pearl Alley label. My husband and I used to love coming here - lots of sentimental value, french inspired menu, romantic atmosphere...no longer. Fusion is okay....wouldn't recommend it.

wine, many wine to pick from, fine wine. french cuisine. tap ber. gret gret food, pricy but worth it. an bring your own wine. good for anniversarys and those sort of dates. is wonderful secret- so i shhh now. there is no unsofisticated foods here but for the bread. shhhhhh :)

We stumbled in on cold rainy night, Warm cozy dining room great food. and Foie Gras in santa cruz how can you go wrong. The duck breast and the striped bass were some of the best I ever had, This Chef can cook and our server said he's only 25. We'll be back often.

Absolutely everything about our dining experience at Pearl Alley Bistro was wonderful! It is a small, intimate restaurant with a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. The service and bar staff were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and the kitchen staff whipped up some fantastic seasonal specials. Many of the dishes we tried combined unusual ingredients to great effect - such as the gorganzola-stuffed, roasted figs wrapped in bacon. Yum! We will make sure we eat here every time we find ourselves in Santa Cruz.