Restaurants in Santa Cruz
The Best Restaurants

Harbor Café
535 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Had a short wait for a table but staff was very friendly and you can order drinks while you wait. Waiter was so nice and patient with us we were waiting for...
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- Superb624 Reviews4.8

Linda's Seabreeze Café
542 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062This cute little spot was simply delicious! I liked all their different options they had available as well as the cinnamon roll side!! They have cute benches...
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- Superb594 Reviews4.8

El Palomar
1336 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Our fave Mexican restaurant in town. Homemade tortillas , fresh ingredients, great ambience and fine service. Love their fish tacos, ceviche, margaritas, etc....
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- Superb786 Reviews4.7

Hindquarter Bar & Grille
303 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062The French onion soup alone is worth the visit. This place is so delicious and the staff are very friendly and offer great menu suggestions. Everything we...
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- Superb714 Reviews4.7

Zachary's Restaurant
819 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Great Service and food. Everyone was friendly but at the end she made sure to say that there was no tip included at the end which felt like it was in an...
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- Superb573 Reviews4.7

Engfer Pizza Works
537 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Awesome! Liz the owner was super cool and welcoming. Amazing pizza and the salad is awesome. Great local beer selection. We just recently moved down the street...
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- Superb261 Reviews4.8

Betty Burgers
1000 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062There are a lot of locations in the Santa Cruz area of Betty Burgers and seems to be on every major corner when passing through, which is why we felt we had to...
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- Superb649 Reviews4.6

Mission St. BBQ
1618 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060This establishment smells amazing from a block away! I wanted to order one of everything. I settled for a pulled pork sandwich with mac n cheese. my partner...
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- Superb614 Reviews4.6

Cafe Brasil
1410 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Only stopped by to order to go. Very friendly person that helped us to take our order. Didn't take long for our order to come out. I got the Coxinha de...
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- Superb406 Reviews4.6

Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Family-owned, Sicilian-American inspired dishes from their Yonkers New York grandmother. My wife wanted seafood and I wanted Italian and the yelp description...
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- Superb327 Reviews4.6

Seabright Deli
415 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Always so good and the owners are really nice to my dog and I. I have no problem suggesting this place to anyone. Every time I have the person has been very...
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- Superb208 Reviews4.7

Vim Dining and Desserts
2238 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060The food is awesome! We love farm to fork places. Audrey was our server and made our night so fun! She was incredible and so positive. We will defiantly be...
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- Superb185 Reviews4.7

Beach Hut Deli
381 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Love these sandwiches! Very generous with the portions and everything was fresh and tasty. The rolls were perfectly soft and delicious. My daughter had the...
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- Superb114 Reviews4.8

Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Probably the best view from the deck! It has two floors and each floor has a different menu…. The Calamari was so fresh and clam chowder was super delicious!...
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- Superb731 Reviews4.4

Sugo Italian Pasta Bar
1116 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062We were looking for a place for a group of 11 and stumbled on Sugo. What a treat! The food was delicious and the service was amazing. We (four adults) were...
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- Superb184 Reviews4.6

Tacos Moreno
1053 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Straight out of heaven taqueria food. The white corn tortilla tasted so fresh like it was made in house. Turns out the tortillas are delivered daily. The...
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- Superb258 Reviews4.5

Steamer Lane Supply
644-670 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060I came here for first time today.My friend ordered herself and me a fish taco,, Delicious.A nice tender grilled cod with cheese and lettuce and a nice creamy...
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- Superb169 Reviews4.6

Laili Restaurant
101 Cooper St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060The food was very good with the exception of the tabouli salad which could have been fresher and without balsamic vinegar. The other appetizers and the entrees...
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- Superb471 Reviews4.4

Lupulo Craft Beer House
233 Cathcart St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Tom - I told you I just didn't want some kind of chocolaty beer. You gave me one anyway and it was delicious. I told you i just thought meat made things...
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- Superb234 Reviews4.5

De La Hacienda Taqueria
354 Washington St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060My burrito was SO good... very nice staff... casual outside dining was also very relaxing. I'd go out of my way to visit De La Hacienda Taqueria anytime I...
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- Superb206 Reviews4.5

Happy Dog Hot Dogs
Auto Body Parking lot, 324 River St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Love love love this guy!! If your craving a hot dog come here!! Not only is the dog itself good but Daniel is super nice and friendly! My boyfriend and I go...
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- Superb73 Reviews4.9

Taqueria Los Pericos
139 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060My wife & I were in town for 24 hours. Found this place for lunch when we were on the way to our hotel. Tried the soft tacos (street tacos) with carnitas...
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- Superb339 Reviews4.4

The Walnut Avenue Cafe
106 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060The best food! Went to Santa Cruz for the weekend and all 11 members of my family enjoyed all of our food. Their potatos, omelettes, vegan breakfast,...
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- Superb313 Reviews4.4

Pana Venezuelan Food Truck
2738 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Amazing arepas!!! The west side location was so easy to park and had two benches to sit. Back to the arepas - I got the pabellon and it was delicious. All the...
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- Superb79 Reviews4.8

MJA Vineyards -- Westside Tasting Room & Cellar
328 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Okay so we sat there maybe two hours and exchanged entertaining stories and talked life, he would surprise us with chocolate covered espresso beans and...
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- Superb92 Reviews4.7

Hidden Peak Teahouse
1541 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060This place is amazing. No cell phone usage allowed, but that's okay. I don't really drink tea on the regular because it's just tea, but the...
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- Superb73 Reviews4.8

Evarista`s Comal breakfast and lunch santa cruz restaurant
2-1245 E Cliff Dr Unit A, Santa Cruz, CA 95062My family ate here for Mother's Day breakfast and we had a fabulous experience! I don't even like breakfast but it hit the spot. It's a fusion...
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- Superb88 Reviews4.7

Zameen At The Point
851 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Good food and made quickly! The lamb was delicious. A really quality and speedy option for a relatively healthy dinner. Dining area is a little small, but the...
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- Superb155 Reviews4.5

Jack's Hamburgers
202 Lincoln St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060This place is one of the hidden gems of Santa Cruz! The prices are borderline cheap (fastfood chain prices), the portions are large, and the quality of food is...
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- Superb234 Reviews4.4
American Restaurants
American in Santa Cruz
Linda's Seabreeze Café
542 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062This cute little spot was simply delicious! I liked all their different options they had available as well as the cinnamon roll side!! They have cute benches...
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- Superb594 Reviews4.8

Vim Dining and Desserts
2238 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060The food is awesome! We love farm to fork places. Audrey was our server and made our night so fun! She was incredible and so positive. We will defiantly be...
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- Superb185 Reviews4.7

Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Probably the best view from the deck! It has two floors and each floor has a different menu…. The Calamari was so fresh and clam chowder was super delicious!...
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- Superb731 Reviews4.4
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Santa Cruz
Engfer Pizza Works
537 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Awesome! Liz the owner was super cool and welcoming. Amazing pizza and the salad is awesome. Great local beer selection. We just recently moved down the street...
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- Superb261 Reviews4.8

Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta
2415 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Upper Crust is delicious! I haven't stopped talking about this pizza since we had it. I wish we lived closer and could come get take out from here for our...
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- Good262 Reviews4.2

Joe's Pizza & Subs
841 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Hyper locally owned. Joe's son Robbie is running the joint now. Stop in for the cheesesteak sandwich... best in town.Music on the weekends on the deck.A...
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- Good170 Reviews4.2
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Santa Cruz
El Palomar
1336 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Our fave Mexican restaurant in town. Homemade tortillas , fresh ingredients, great ambience and fine service. Love their fish tacos, ceviche, margaritas, etc....
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- Superb786 Reviews4.7

Tacos Moreno
1053 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Straight out of heaven taqueria food. The white corn tortilla tasted so fresh like it was made in house. Turns out the tortillas are delivered daily. The...
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- Superb258 Reviews4.5

De La Hacienda Taqueria
354 Washington St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060My burrito was SO good... very nice staff... casual outside dining was also very relaxing. I'd go out of my way to visit De La Hacienda Taqueria anytime I...
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- Superb206 Reviews4.5
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Santa Cruz
Yan Flower
617 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Totally unexpected! It was a tasty experience. I really enjoyed the lemon chicken and the portions were big. Service was good. Overall a good experience and I...
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- Good181 Reviews4.1

Chinese Village
3780 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062The food tastes fine except it’s a bit too greasy and savory. Good value for the money. The food tastes better than Panda but not as good as the authentic...
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- Good129 Reviews4.1
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Santa Cruz
Original Ferrell's Donuts
1761 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Great breakfast or lunch spot. Delicious bagel and turkey sandwiches and of course a donut or two to finish things off. Feel like their maple glaze recipe...
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- Good114 Reviews4.1

Barnacle Bill's
400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Tempting turkey legs, sausage sandwiches, chili dogs, all-beef hot dogs, pulled pork sandwich and baked potatoes with an assortment of toppings, house recipe...
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- Good2 Reviews4

Whiting's Foods Concessions
400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060I like to go with friends to this restaurant with my highest recommendations. I go their often. This recommendation is always successful. The the food there is...
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- Good33 Reviews3.9
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in Santa Cruz
H&H Fresh Fish
493 Lake Ave A, Santa Cruz, CA 95062I will be putting out a gratitude list for sure❗? Tonight's heavenly meal: H&H scallops and dayummmm yummy rock seaweed salad by Hans Haveman w some...
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- Superb38 Reviews4.7

Far West Marine
493 Lake Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062- Delivery
- Superb3 Reviews4.3

Stagnaro Brothers Seafood
59 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060The food and the customer service has always been consistently excellent! It has always been my go to for fresh fish - whether I am taking it home to cook or...
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- Good275 Reviews3.9
Thai Restaurants
Thai in Santa Cruz
Sabieng Thai Cuisine
1218 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Great food and top notch service! One and only Thai restaurant in Santa Cruz that brings me close to home. Thank you for maintaining quality and never...
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- Good194 Reviews4.1

@ Thai Recipe
2106A Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Great yellow curry! They use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes. Would also request fried tofu next visit but still tasty. Pad Thai not my favorite too...
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- Good184 Reviews4.1

Real Thai Kitchen
1632 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062My favorite Thai restaurant in Santa Cruz. The food is consistently great, prices are reasonable, and staff is friendly. My family's favorites to order...
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- Good199 Reviews4
Italian Restaurants
Italian in Santa Cruz
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Family-owned, Sicilian-American inspired dishes from their Yonkers New York grandmother. My wife wanted seafood and I wanted Italian and the yelp description...
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- Superb327 Reviews4.6

Sugo Italian Pasta Bar
1116 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062We were looking for a place for a group of 11 and stumbled on Sugo. What a treat! The food was delicious and the service was amazing. We (four adults) were...
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- Superb184 Reviews4.6
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Santa Cruz
Seabright Deli
415 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062Always so good and the owners are really nice to my dog and I. I have no problem suggesting this place to anyone. Every time I have the person has been very...
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- Superb208 Reviews4.7

Emily's Good Things To Eat
1129 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Great ham and cheese croissant, hot choc (tastes like Abuelita is used) and cheese crostada. I wish they were more savory pastry options. Saw many things...
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- Superb187 Reviews4.4

Deke's Market - In Mah' Belly Deli
334 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062This is my go to place for beach picnic sandwiches & fare for my family. They make a delicious vegetarian lettuce wrap with avocado and all sorts of...
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- Superb97 Reviews4.5
Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in Santa Cruz
Shogun Japanese Restaurant
1123 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Miso soup was great, not too salty. Shogun poppers were excellent, jalapeño with salmon, spicy mayo, sriracha, and cream cheese. Donkatsu was also good with...
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- Good166 Reviews4.2

Surf City Kitchen
110 Cooper St #100b, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Here's how this place works: A staff greets you as you enter the pub. If you're over 21 and plans on drinking, you show him or her your ID, hand over...
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- Superb2 Reviews5

Daisuki Octagon Sushi
118 Cooper St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060If I have my choice I will always pick sushi and this is my absolute favorite place. It is not fancy, but the sushi is top quality, fresh, and so good. They...
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- Good67 Reviews3.9
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Santa Cruz
Hindquarter Bar & Grille
303 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062The French onion soup alone is worth the visit. This place is so delicious and the staff are very friendly and offer great menu suggestions. Everything we...
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- Superb714 Reviews4.7

Back Nine Grill & Bar
555 Highway 17 Inside the Inn at, Pasatiempo, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Only one good restaurant in Santa Cruz with fresh fish options (imagine! Very disappointing town). But this place was a little hidden gem with great food,...
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- Superb362 Reviews4.3

Mackenzie Bar & Grill
18 Clubhouse Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Food, service, location all on point. Generous portions. Solid bar. MacKenzie Breakfast for me and Salad /w Chicken special for her. Anticipating the full...
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- Good76 Reviews4.2
Diners
Diners in Santa Cruz
Twisselman Enterprises
400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060- Delivery
- Superb1 Reviews5

Betty's Eat Inn
1222 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Pretty pricey but this buffalo sandwich was absolutely absurdly gud. Crispy breading, juicy chicken, soft bun, franks redhot?. I added pickles which was a...
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- Good190 Reviews3.8

Santa Cruz Diner
909 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060It was great! We were on a family trip and decided to stop by. Great service, food, atmosphere. Love the retro vibe. Didn't wait too long for our food...
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- Good298 Reviews3.8