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1. Hoffman's Bistro
- Thanks to a remodel by the Food Network show
Restaurant: Impossible, Hoffman's Bistro is the hottest dinner date in town.
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- Californian
- Nile Expert Tip: Best redesigned restaurant in Santa Cruz
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2. Peachwood's at the Inn at Pasatiempo
- Sometimes the hankering for a steak hits you like a ton of bricks and there's nothing you can do but satisfy your carnivorous craving. There's... read more
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- American
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3. The Buttery
- Luciano Pavarottie and Willaim Wright once wrote, "One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we... read more
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- Cuisines:
- Dessert
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4. Cafe Gratitude
If you're feeling a little down, underappreciated, or just need a little pick me up, check into Café Gratitude, one of Santa Cruz's newest restaurants...
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- Vegetarian
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5. The Casablanca Bistro
- Under new ownership and completely revamped, the Casablanca Inn & Bistro has a whole new lease on life. The décor is fresher thanks to more than... read more
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- Mediterranean
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6. The Penny Ice Creamery
- How does Balsamic Vinegar Fig sound for an ice cream flavor? What about Caramel Corn or Roasted Barley? Tempted by Celery Sorbet or Olive Oil Chocolate... read more
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- Dessert
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7. 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall Restaurant & Pub
- A local institution, there are, as the name suggests, 99 different types of beer on tap and in the bottle at this venerable watering hole. Saddle... read more
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- Pub food
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8. Betty's Burgers Pacific Avenue
- Saucy and sassy, Betty's Burgers is a long-running Santa Cruz chain that just opened the doors on the newest addition to the family: a hip Eat... read more
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- American
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9. 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall Restaurant & Pub
- A local institution, there are, as the name suggests, 99 different types of beer on tap and in the bottle at this venerable watering hole. Saddle... read more
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- Pub food
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10. Aquarius - Dream Inn
- Aquarius Restaurant offers spectacular oceanfront dining just off the beach in Santa Cruz, and is locally renowned as one of Santa Cruz's top dining... read more
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- Seafood
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