Santa Cruz Restaurants

The Buttery

expert pick

702 Soquel Avenue

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

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103 Lincoln St

A delicious vegan restaurant serving up positive affirmations...
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The Casablanca Bistro

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101 Main Street Santa Cruz

New ownership has given this legendary restaurant a new lease on life...
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The Penny Ice Creamery

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913 Cedar Street

Featuring out-of-the-box ice creams made completely from scratch...
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99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall Restaurant & Pub

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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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Betty's Burgers Pacific Avenue

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Pacific Ave.

Juicy patties, hot buns...
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Peachwood's at the Inn at Pasatiempo

expert pick

555 Highway 17

The best steaks in the Monterey Bay Area...
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Hoffman's Bistro

expert pick

1102 Pacific Ave

After a visit from the Food Network's restaurant remodel show, Restaurant: Impossible, this Santa Cruz staple has regained it's title as the hottest ticket in town. Serving walloping portions for every course and an extensive selection of beer and wines, Hoffman's is one of Santa Cruz's best restaurants...
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Kelly's French Bakery

402 Ingalls Street

French bakery with a coastal California flare...
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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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Main Street Garden & Cafe

3101 North Main Street

A sustainable restaurant with an onsite garden that produces phenomenally flavored dishes...
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Buttercup Cakes and Farm House Frosting

109 Locust St.

A small shop that specializes in decadent cakes and creamy frosting...
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Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant

1220 Pacific Ave.

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Oak Tree Ristorante

5447 Highway 9

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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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Little Shanghai Chinese Restaurant

1010 Cedar Street

Affordable and flavorful Chinese food...
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Ideal Bar & Grill

106 Beach Street

Local favorite bar and grill...
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Taqueria Vallarta

1101 Pacific Ave

Most popular affordable Mexican cuisine in Santa Cruz and beyond...
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