17 Best Burger Restaurants in Santa Cruz

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
Fish Sandwich
Salmon Burger
Cheese Fries
French Fries

“Fast food on the corner, order inside and pick up at the counter outside. Some seats inside, more outside, no toilet. Burgers are great, fresh lettuce, tomatoes and onions, patty tastes like grill, we would eat here again at any time. Clear recommendation!“

4.4 Superb149 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

“Great restaurant with fantastic burgers! We had a small issue one busy night with a missing item, but when I spoke to the manager Greg and he handled it promptly and professionally. Their excellent customer service has definitely made me a customer for life!“

4.1 Good77 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 Good165 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 Superb123 Reviews
Pretty Good Advice Vegetarian • $
1319 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Tom's Bright Eyes Surprise
Toasted Almond Soft Serve
California Burger
Chicken Sandwich
Regular Chick'n
Final Meltdown
Good Morning
Kid's Fries
Fried Egg

“I’m SO thrilled we have a downtown location of PGA, I’ve been a fan for many years.

I ordered takeout 2x recently and will be continuing to order regularly. My diet has changed a lot since I used to go to the old location, but luckily PGA has plenty of options for gluten free, dairy free, vegan.

I love their emphasis on fresh local produce and the fact that they have their own farm is next level legit.

Recently I ordered - the chopped salad, the beet salad, and the passion fruit chia pudding. All super healthy and delicious. I did add my own honey to the pudding which I recommend.

The second time I ordered the California burger on a GF bun and fries. It was delicious. Tasted like a much fresher, more flavorful, healthier version of fast food

The breakfast sandwiches are all delicious as well, i used to eat them often.

This place rocks!“

4.7 Superb74 Reviews
Betty Burgers Hamburger • $
1000 41st Ave, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Cheeseburger & Garlic Fries
Crunchy Onion Rings
Grilled Chicken
Chicken Tenders
Texas Two Step
Salmon Burger
Double Dutch
Basic Burger
Bacon Burger
French Fries

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

3.8 Good99 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“

3.7 Good85 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

“I ordered the chicken Cobb salad and it was amazing. The chicken was well seasoned and well cooked. The portions of all the toppings were plentiful and I got a bit of everything in every bite. I especially loved the beets. Would definitely order from here again! The Mac and cheese was really good too.“

4.4 Superb78 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!!!“

4.9 Superb8 Reviews
Back Nine Grill & Bar Bar & Grill • $$
555 Hwy 17 at Pasatiempo exit, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Coconut Crusted Jumbo Prawns
Santa Cruz Sampler
Loaded Potato Skins
The Outlaw Burger
Apple Feta Salad
BBQ Chicken Salad
Crispy Calamari
Mushroom Risotto
New York Steak
Back Nine Blta

“Rib eye steaks were awesome!!! Definitely recommend!!“

4 Good112 Reviews
Surf City Grill Fast Food • $
400 Beach St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Corn Dog with Garlic Fries
Bacon Cheeseburger

“My family and I recently went to the Santa Cruz beach boardwalk and we ate lunch here. I had a corn dog and a few garlic fries! Both were delicious but if you don’t like a lot of garlic I would recommend not to order the garlic fries because they are loaded with garlic! Garlic lovers will find them perfect for a snack though!
I’d definitely eat here again!“

4.1 Good10 Reviews
Shockwave Food Trucks •
Beach St, Santa Cruz
5 Superb2 Reviews
Five Guys Fast Food • $
1101 Pacific Ave Suite A, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Little Cheeseburger All the Way
Double Cheeseburger
Bacon Cheeseburger
Five Guys Style
Grilled Cheese
Regular Fries
French Fries
Bacon Burger
Large Fries

“5/9/24 Returned for more, the burger delicious only a little slopy as the burger was in pieces and the bun coming apart.The place was not busy, just a total of 4 people, including myself. Every table unoccupied and dirty, we had to clean them are selfs. There were plenty of workers behind the counter. I noticed this with other 5 Guys Eateries.5/6/23 Very professional, my order a single Patty Burger to order excellent exactly as I requested thank you“

3.9 Good65 Reviews
Ulterior Cocktail Bar • $
110 Pearl Alley, Santa Cruz

“The Studio Ghibli cocktails were fantastic! I loved the "Waiting with Totoro" and my wife loved the "Full Moon Departure." We didn't get to try the food, we had just eaten and found the place by accident. 5/5 friendly bartender but I can't for the life of me remember her name (we were there on 8/31/24 in case the managers want to give her a bonus).“

4 Good13 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“

4.2 Good5 Reviews
Banana Joe's Fast Food • $
630 Crown Rd, Santa Cruz

“Good selection of breakfast and lunch items. Seems the prices are on-par with the rest of campus. The store itself has a decent selection of snacks, drinks, and condiments you can buy for your apartment or stuff your face with before class.“

4 Good2 Reviews
Seaside Fish & Chowder (formerly Fisherman's Galley) Seafood • $
400 Beach St, Santa Cruz

Customers` Favorites

Fish and Chips

“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 Schoodic Penninsula. The setup looks like a food stand more than a restaurant. We ordered several lobster rolls and fries. Everything was fresh and delicious. No complaints - food and service was excellent. Decided to take home a blueberry pie - it was delicious.“

3.6 Good25 Reviews

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