14 Best Burger Restaurants in Santa Cruz

Food Talk Santa Cruz Burgers • $
110 Pearl Alley, Santa Cruz

“This place has awesome food, the curry ketchup is so delicious, the burgers are done right. There wasn't a single thing we ate that I didn't love. Donnie is also a cool guy and made the vibes good. I highly recommend though it's a bit hard to find but that's part of the fun!“

4.8 Superb43 Reviews
Jack's Hamburgers Hamburger • $
202 Lincoln St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Monterey Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Hamburger with Basket Fries
Cheeseburger Basket
Double Cheeseburger
Bacon Cheeseburger
Mushroom Burger
Beyond Burger
Fish Sandwich
Salmon Burger
Turkey Burger

“Delicious flame grilled burgers! Fantastic fries and it was a down home burger place atmosphere. Only knock I'll give them is that they don't have restrooms, I had to use a port-o-potty across the street and there was no hand sanitizer or way to wash my hands.“

4.4 Superb282 Reviews
Harbor Café Breakfast • $$
535 7th Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Basic Breakfast 2 Eggs Your Way
Country Steak Breakfast
Traditional Benedict
Mexican Tofu Scramble
Carnitas Omelette
Hollandaise Sauce
Breakfast Burrito
Frittata Supreme
Polenta Fries
Cali Benedict

“My husband and I had a great breakfast I got a breakfast burrito and a frittata. Both were very good and big great food for a great price and the customer service was amazing.“

4.6 Superb340 Reviews
Pretty Good Advice Vegetarian • $
1319 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Vegetarian Sandwich with Side Sauce
Tom's Bright Eyes Surprise
Toasted Almond Soft Serve
It Ain't Chicken Sandwich
California Burger
Regular Chick'n
Final Meltdown
Good Morning
Kid's Fries
Fried Egg

“California in general is a reasonably easy place to find vegan food, but it often comes with a hefty price and either options that are extremely esoteric or copied from the menu of the last page you visited.

While not gourmet by any means, Pretty Good Advice was a perfect merger of almost healthy fare and comfort food, and it didn't break the wallet to eat there.

The seating is pretty limited, and half of the bar-style stools have you looking at a wall close-up, but the atmosphere was just quirky enough to not be pretentious. Although they were reasonably busy, the cooks gave off the impression that they actually might not hate their jobs. The bathroom had arty stickers that meant I stayed in there probably a little longer than the person waiting outside would have wanted me to.

Looking for a quick and no-nonsense tasty vegan meal? I can offer some pretty good advice on a place to try.“

4.6 Superb114 Reviews
Betty Burgers Hamburger • $
1000 41st Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Cheeseburger & Garlic Fries
Big Betty with Cheese Added
Crunchy Onion Rings
Chicken Tenders
Grilled Chicken
Texas Two Step
Salmon Burger
French Fries
Basic Burger
Double Dutch

“Food is delicious. Service was top notch. Staff is extremely friendly.“

4.2 Good255 Reviews
Betty Burgers Hamburger • $
505 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Burger with Cheese and Bacon
French Fries and Onion Rings
Cheeseburger and Fries
Garlic Fries - Basket
Sweet Potatoes Fries
Crunchy Onion Rings
Sweet Potato Fries
Chili Cheese Fries
Basic Betty Burger
Texas Two Step

“Food is delicious. Service was top notch. Staff is extremely friendly.“

4.1 Good360 Reviews
The Point | Kitchen and Bar American • $$
3326 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Pulled Pork Sandwich with Garlic Fries
Basic Greens Salad Plus Avocado
Fettuccine Alfredo with Prawns
Prawns & Sausage Fettuccine
Pleasure Burger and Fries
Filet Mignon and Shrimp
Horseradish Baked Salmon
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Grilled Pork Chops
Chicken Schnitzel

“My husband and I enjoyed Coconut prawns in a mango sauce, peppercorn ribeye steak with smashed potatoes and zucchini. We topped it off with a creme Brûlée! Everything was absolutely delicious! A favorite restaurant for our date nights!“

4.5 Superb183 Reviews
Belly Goat Craft Burgers Hamburger • $
725 Front St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Eggs and Garlic Fries
American Hamburger
The Drunken Onion
Forager Burger
Two Fish Tacos
Seoul Surfer
French Fries
Lost Boys
Cowboy

“Overall decent burger in Abbott Square Market. A lot of creative options, and plenty of seating. I'm not sure I'd call this the best burger I've had, or even the best in the area, but it hit the spot for what we were looking for at the time.

Pricey, but not a bad burger by any means. Overall solid!“

4 Good92 Reviews
The Habit Burger Grill Hamburger • $
1400 Ocean St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Santa Barbara Char with Portobello Mushrooms
Charburger Grilled Cheese
dbl Char with Onion Rings
Char Burger Cheeseburger
Charburger with Cheese
Parmesan Garlic Fries
Tempura Green Beans
Sweet Potato Fries
Double Charburger
BBQ Bacon Burger

“Taste great. Friendly Staff. Enjoyed having Birthday dinner with our daughter who turned 20 yrs old. Yummy“

3.9 Good279 Reviews
Back Nine Grill & Bar Bar & Grill • $$
555 Hwy 17 at Pasatiempo exit, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Coconut Crusted Jumbo Prawns
Seasoned Onion Rings
Ginger Garlic Prawns
Santa Cruz Sampler
Loaded Potato Skins
The Outlaw Burger
Fish \u0026 Chips
Apple Feta Salad
BBQ Chicken Salad
Mushroom Risotto

“Top of the line Food thats forsure“

4.2 Good252 Reviews
Dregz at Munch Coffee Shops • $
717 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Bagel

“Best Philly Cheesesteak west of the Mississippi! They rock!!! Try an Apple Fritter too. They are killer!!!“

5 Superb38 Reviews
Shockwave Food Trucks •
Beach St, Santa Cruz
4.8 Superb6 Reviews
Seaside Fish & Chowder (formerly Fisherman's Galley) Seafood • $
400 Beach St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Fish and Chips

“Absolutely the best crab sandwich I’ve ever had!

Seaside Fish and Chowder at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a hidden gem that every seafood lover needs to visit. I stopped by on a whim and ended up having one of the most memorable meals of my trip.

Their crab sandwich is out of this world—sweet, fresh crab meat served on perfectly grilled sourdough from Sumano’s Bakery, crisped in butter until golden. The flavors were perfectly balanced, rich, and comforting without being heavy. You can taste the freshness.

The staff was friendly, the service was quick even with a crowd, and the location can’t be beat—right near the beach, with that classic Boardwalk vibe.

Highly recommend grabbing a crab sandwich (and maybe a bowl of chowder too!) and enjoying it while watching the waves. This place is a must-stop when you're in Santa Cruz!“

4 Good62 Reviews
The Burger Den Burgers • $$
1515 Ocean St, Santa Cruz

“My family and i arrive to this location and they bring to us Hot meal they have Friendly servers they always smile they are kind with our kids. My omelette was utterly delicious i going to cone back this location in a good spot. in santa cruz. thanks for everything“

4 Good8 Reviews

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