[Back Nine Grill & BAR - Restaurant in Santa Cruz, CA Back Nine Grill & BAR in Santa Cruz, CA. 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 expansive fresh grill menu hopefully creates a pleasurable time for each of our Back Nine Grill & Bar guests, as they view part of the famed course's front nine.]