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1 review
Closed today
American, Seafood
$$ - $$$
Great local spot
2022
1. Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
191 reviews
Open Now
American, Seafood
$$ - $$$
Menu
... steak to the moist and tender
scallops
, the scrumptious rib special and w...
We had the tuna poke and chicken
burger
, very tasty indeed.
2. Linda's Seabreeze Cafe
407 reviews
Opens in 17 min
American, Cafe
$$ - $$$
Menu
... with potatoes and
cinnamon rolls
.
Tuna melt
with a side salad was excellent!
3. Laili Restaurant
533 reviews
Closed Now
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
$$ - $$$
Menu
Excellent find.
Great as usual - except for the rose...
4. Walnut Avenue Cafe
368 reviews
Open Now
American, Cafe
$$ - $$$
Menu
Bar Vibe for Breakfast
Good food & Service, Very busy
5. Lillian's Italian Kitchen
228 reviews
Closed Now
Italian
$$ - $$$
Huge portions, long wait, great
chicken parm
Great Italian food
6. Zachary's Restaurant
283 reviews
Open Now
American, Cafe
$$ - $$$
Menu
I got the frittata and also the
pancakes
!
If you're in the area for
breakfast or lunch
, don't miss Zachary's!
7. West End Tap & Kitchen
238 reviews
Closed Now
American, Bar
$$ - $$$
Menu
Get the calamari!
Great all round experience
8. Hula's Island Grill and Tiki Room
335 reviews
Closed Now
Bar, Polynesian
$$ - $$$
Menu
Ahi
tuna
tacos, bbq pork sandwich and f...
Best we ever had, even in
Hawaii
.
9. Stagnaro Bros Seafood
664 reviews
Closed Now
American, Bar
$$ - $$$
Menu
Best
Seafood
with lovely views !
Stop here for
chowder
or fish
10. Betty Burgers
219 reviews
Closed Now
American, Fast Food
$
Good burger joint in heart of Santa Cruz
Milkshakes are great!
11. The Crow's Nest
1,398 reviews
Open Now
American
$$ - $$$
Menu
We had
clam chowder
which was delicious!
Be sure to try the
Clam chowder
as well if you order the soup and salad.
Order online
12. Harbor Cafe
170 reviews
Opens in 17 min
American, Cafe
$$ - $$$
Lunch with a gift!
A good place for a big brunch
13. Johnny's Harborside
299 reviews
Closed Now
American, Bar
$$ - $$$
Oysters
!
The owner and
bartender
were very engag...
14. Pizza My Heart
253 reviews
Closed Now
Pizza, Fast Food
$
Menu
Yummy-ness off the charts!
Great for food on the go, to enjoy with...
15. Riva Fish House
506 reviews
Closed Now
American, Seafood
$$ - $$$
Menu
I had the ciopino - all the seafood in it was tender and even the
mussels
wer...
The
salmon
was perfect as was the service.
16. Firefish Grill
663 reviews
Closed Now
American, Bar
$$ - $$$
Great
chowder
and cocktails.
We ordered
Beer
, Lemonade, Chocolate Martini, Diet and Long Island for drinks.
17. Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz
180 reviews
Closed Now
Pizza
$$ - $$$
Menu
Busy but good pizza
Good pizza
Order online
18. Lago Di Como
132 reviews
Closed today
Italian, Mediterranean
$$ - $$$
Menu
We shared a Piccata de Pollo with capers and
polenta
which was quite delicious.
We were staying about 500 yards from
Lago
di Como and unfortunately for us we...
19. Santa Cruz Diner
516 reviews
Opens in 17 min
Asian, American
$
Menu
My wife had the pork
rice
bowl and it was very good.
Decent breakfast
Order online
20. Aldo's Harbor Restaurant
245 reviews
Closed Now
American, Seafood
$$ - $$$
Dining right in the Harbor!
Great place for brunch
21. Tramonti
134 reviews
Closed Now
Italian, Pizza
$$ - $$$
Menu
Fun atmosphere with good food
Pizza is excellent!
Order online
22. Cafe Brasil
180 reviews
Opens in 17 min
Brazilian, Cafe
$$ - $$$
Three for Three
Amazing!
23. Kianti's Pizza & Pasta Bar
207 reviews
Closed Now
Italian, Pizza
$$ - $$$
Pizza in Santa Cruz
Nice pizza with unusual flavours
Order online
24. El Palomar
288 reviews
Closed Now
Mexican, Latin
$$ - $$$
Menu
A decent
Margarita
with chips and a spicy salsa while you peruse the menu.
Love their fish tacos,
ceviche
, margaritas, etc. We’ve been going here for de...
25. Ideal Bar & Grill
773 reviews
Closed Now
American, Bar
$$ - $$$
Menu
Clam Chowder
... winning
clam chowder
really tasted ...
26. Zoccoli's Delicatessen
115 reviews
Opens in 17 min
American, Deli
$
Menu
If It Smells Good When You Walk Up
Hopping at Lunch
27. Silver Spur
89 reviews
Open Now
American, Cafe
$$ - $$$
I didn't have to
wait for a table
, which is rate
The platters, pancakes, eggs and hash browns, eggs
Benedict
were all amazing.
28. Mozaic
98 reviews
Closed Now
Mediterranean, Greek
$$ - $$$
Menu
Great service and ambience, good food
Highly recommend
Order online
29. Crepe Place
147 reviews
Closed Now
American
$$ - $$$
Menu
... , with a variety of dessert
crepes
.
Fantastic food
30. Dolphin Restaurant
217 reviews
Opens in 17 min
American, Seafood
$$ - $$$
Menu
Excellent
clam chowder
, dog friendly, yay!
My cousin chose
clam chowder
and a stew...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz
What are the best restaurants in Santa Cruz that deliver?
Some of the most popular restaurants in Santa Cruz that deliver are:
Pizza My Heart
Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz
Pleasure Pizza East Side Eatery
What are the best restaurants in Santa Cruz that provide takeout?
Some of the most popular restaurants in Santa Cruz that provide takeout are:
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
Marianne's Ice Cream
Linda's Seabreeze Cafe
What are the most popular restaurants in Santa Cruz?
The best restaurants in Santa Cruz include:
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
Marianne's Ice Cream
Linda's Seabreeze Cafe
What are the best restaurants in Santa Cruz for families with children?
Some of the best restaurants in Santa Cruz for families with children include:
Marianne's Ice Cream
Linda's Seabreeze Cafe
Walnut Avenue Cafe
What are the best restaurants in Santa Cruz for cheap eats?
Some of the most popular restaurants in Santa Cruz for cheap eats include:
Marianne's Ice Cream
Betty Burgers
The Penny Ice Creamery