Restaurants in Santa Cruz

Linda's Seabreeze Café

This place is amazing, staff and kitchen both do a great job. Don’t forget to ask for the specials. If you don’t get up early, you will miss them. It is a...

Vim Dining and Desserts

We had one of the best meals we have ever had. We started with the cold melon soup. It was excellent. We also had the smoked salmon. They smoke it in house...

Silver Spur

Went here for lunch and did not leave hungry! Hand made burgers, great sandwiches, and they serve breakfast all day. The food was delicious and large portions....

Engfer Pizza Works

We were looking for a casual spot to have a good meal & drink. My son, who lives in SC, recommended Engfer Pizza. We got in quickly, ordered, and received...

Pleasure Pizza

Pleasure pizza is one of the staples of Santa Cruz. The shop is small but has decent amount of seating inside and outside. The pizza slices are thin crust and...

Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta

Great tasting Sicilian style pizza! So delicious. Crust was light and airy and the cheese and sauce was flavorful. You know the pizza was good when you are...

El Palomar

Place was the best Mexican food I have had yet being in NorCal! I got the Strawberry/Mango FROZEN margarita! Soooo good! I can't express the amount of joy...

Tacos Moreno

Straight 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...

De La Hacienda Taqueria

My husband and I ordered flour carne asada quesadilla and side of rice and beans for my son. Very yummy, it’s not your typical quesadilla but that’s what...

Guang Zho

We ordered the mapo tofu and asked for it to be spicy. The mapo tofu was probably the best I've ever had, but it wasn't very spicy. They offered to...

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Love this place! Good portion sizes, customer service, and the food is delicious! I got the sweet and spicy tofu rice bowl and the tofu is crispy on the...

Chinese Village

The best food in the 831 area. Everything is so fresh the honey walnut shrimp and chicken fried rice is so delicious. The egg rolls are the best part they are...

Original Ferrell's Donuts

The og Ferrell's Donuts has been a staple memory for me my entire life. Some of the best donuts i've ever had and amazing people that have made the...

Whiting's Foods Concessions

I 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...

Barnacle Bill's

Tempting turkey legs, sausage sandwiches, chili dogs, all-beef hot dogs, pulled pork sandwich and baked potatoes with an assortment of toppings, house recipe...

H&H Fresh Fish

For being an oceanside town, Santa Cruz has always been oddly deficient in fishmongers. But thankfully, H&H Fresh Fish is here for us. It is so nice to be...

Fisherman's Galley

Stopped by on a cool damp day in August. Not many folks outside due to the weather, but decided to give it a try anyways after spending the morning driving the...

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

Our server, Ryleigh was fabulous and we unknowingly were there the same time as the Santa Cruz Ironman with the finish line just outside our window. The food...

Toya Sushi

This place was amazing. The food was delicious and saucy! I love have sauce with my sushi and they put the perfect amount on. I had my first boba drink here...

Akira Seabright

Akira Seabright has great sushi and is not afraid to serve non-conventional sushi. The names of the rolls are also unique and quirky. I had the Maximus salmon...

Sushi Totoro

We love this place. From the friendly and helpful staff (they'll call to confirm your online order, and call back if they get it done quicker!) to the...

Sabieng Thai Cuisine

This is my staple go-to place to go as a vegan/vegetarian. It’s always a satisfying meal. I’ve tried their curries, Pad Thai, and more. My go to is Tofu...

@ Thai Recipe

We came here with our friends and family after our daughter's graduation ceremony. This is a small place but they were able to accommodate 12 of us. There...

Real Thai Kitchen

My favorite Thai restaurant in Santa Cruz. The food is consistently great, prices are reasonable, and staff is friendly. My family's favorites to order...

Betty Burgers

Literally come here for the garlic fries. The place has very nice vibes and people are very friendly. This location is close to the beach, so you can walk the...

Jack's Hamburgers

We were looking for a quick bite to eat and found Jack's Burgers by accident. We were very impressed on the fast service. Our Burgers and homemade fries...

Betty Burgers

The Betty Burgers are absolutely Excellent. Great flavor, tasty sides, good verity. My favorite items are their Adult Shakes... all the flavors are excellent...

Sugo Italian Pasta Bar

This was my first time dining at Sugo’s. We had reservations and were seated quickly. Service was prompt and attentive. The menu had a good variety of...

Lillian's Italian Kitchen

Food was good, but both pasta dishes that were different kinda tasted the same. Fig marmalade Cheesecake was good but needed more jam. Service was good....

Tramonti

Absolutely amazing service, and what a wonderful team to welcome their guests. We went with our puppy, the first time for our puppy at a restaurant and they...

Seabright Deli

Seabright Taqueria at night! Superb flavors, great meats, simplicity but also complexity offered in every bite. Highly recommend. A different spin on the other...

Deke's Market - In Mah' Belly Deli

Literally the best service I have ever had from the deli gentlemen and the cashier. They were both so wonderful and accompanying. Thank you for recommending...

Emily's Good Things To Eat

Pastries are kind of ok. Taste a bit stale and bland, but I was told they are baked daily. The drip coffee is fine. Didn't try the espresso. No seating...

Sushi Market Sprouts

Bookstore? Gift store? It may look like those things from the outside, but follow the whiteboard outside inside and you'll see a nice cute store that...

Shogun Japanese Restaurant

HIDDEN GEM Best ever! So you HAVE to give this place a try! Alex was our server tonight. She was excellent. Food was amazing. Prices fantastic. Choose over...

Surf City Kitchen

Here'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...

Hindquarter Bar & Grille

Outstanding!! Steak was great, we arrived at around 7:50pm, and they close at 8:30, our waitress was Exceptional!!! I plan on stopping by again when we are...

Back Nine Grill & Bar

We didn't check the opening hours so we got there 45 minutes before closing hours but the staff welcomed us friendly nonetheless.They left us sufficient...

Mackenzie Bar & Grill

Food, service, location all on point. Generous portions. Solid bar. MacKenzie Breakfast for me and Salad /w Chicken special for her. Anticipating the full...

Twisselman Enterprises

Betty's Eat Inn

Excellent food, vibes, and service. The price may seem high, but I can assure you it is right! One of the better burger joints in all of Santa Cruz, and...

Santa Cruz Diner

So many options on the menu!! They serve breakfast all day, and that's a plus. The servers are awesome, and really friendly. This place is on point!! Not...