Lively Restaurants in Santa Cruz

99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall Restaurant & Pub

expert pick

110 Walnut Ave

Casual pub dining and 99 beers to choose from...
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99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall Restaurant & Pub

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110 Walnut Ave

Friendly local pub with 99 beers to choose from...
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Pink Godzilla

830 41st Avenue

Sushi served up in a funky yet traditional setting...
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Mission Hill Creamery

1101 Pacific Avenue

Artisan Ice Cream in Downtown Santa Cruz...
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Marianne's Ice Cream

1020 Ocean Street

Marianne's Ice Cream is a local icon...
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The Buttery

expert pick

702 Soquel Avenue

A popular bakery serving luxuriant pastries, cakes, cupcakes, and breads...
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Cafe Gratitude

expert pick

103 Lincoln St

A delicious vegan restaurant serving up positive affirmations...
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Betty's Burgers Pacific Avenue

expert pick

Pacific Ave.

Juicy patties, hot buns...
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Bagelry

320 Cedar St # A

In-house made bagels baked fresh daily make this a popular breakfast and lunch destination...
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Sabieng Thai Cuisine

1218 Mission St

Arguably best Thai in Santa Cruz...
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I Love Sushi

516 Front Street

Funnest Japanese restaurant in town...
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Ideal Bar & Grill

106 Beach Street

Local favorite bar and grill...
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Shogun Japanese Restaurant

1123 Pacific Avenue

Traditional Japanese Dining...
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Zoccoli's Delicatessen

1534 Pacific Avenue

Gourmet sandwiches and hot food...
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Caffe Lucio Italian Restaurant

381 Soquel Avenue

Italian cuisine in a fun, non-traditional atmosphere...
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Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Co.

1330 Pacific Avenue

Locally owned coffee, tea, and pastries...
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Taco Bar at El Palomar

1336 Pacific Avenue

Quick and casual taco bar attached to El Palomar restaurant...
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Mobo Sushi

105 South River Street

Fun Japanese restaurant...
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515 Kitchen & Cocktails

515 Cedar Street

Ingenious cocktail lounge...
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Falafel Of Santa Cruz

1501 Mission Street

Cheap Mediterranean eats in Santa Cruz...
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