10 Best Burger Restaurants in Santa Cruz

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

“First time we came in ,,,
what a treat to meet someone that is so open and friendly in discussing the menu. If you have any questions about the food …..ask,
noting that his recipes will stay the same with no exceptions ,,,,what you see is what you get,,,, and what you get is the best flavor profile hamburgers you’ve ever had!!!!

Please note the highlight of my meal was the ever so ……lost out in the world , “”Choco taco”” handmade just the way you remember it!!!!!

When in Santa Cruz, this is a must!!!!“

4.8 Superb35 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

“They make a good burger. It’s simple. Like it was done right, at the best backyard spot. That person you want grilling your burger, they got them. And then they got the people who know how to put it together so it doesn’t get messy. This sounds like a ridiculous review but I feel like if you know you know. None of us took pictures - we ate it too fast. I feel like that’s the best kind of review.“

4.4 Superb150 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 Good103 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 Good152 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 Superb163 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 Good72 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
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 Good135 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 Superb89 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“

4.3 Superb113 Reviews

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