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Restaurants in Santa Cruz

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1. Linda's Seabreeze Cafe
390 reviewsClosed Now
American, Cafe$$ - $$$Menu
“Hungry for a Big Breakfast?”
“Yummiest breakfast in the land”
2. Lillian's Italian Kitchen
216 reviews
Italian$$ - $$$
“The winner was definitely the chicken parmesan.”
“Our once a month couples dinner dined on chicken parmigiana, gnocchi with gor...”
3. Laili Restaurant
530 reviewsCloses in 20 min
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern$$ - $$$Menu
“We also had the special, lamb burger, very flavorful and the salad dressing w...”
“High points were the filet mignon kabobs, mixed green salad, and mantoo, whic...”
4. Walnut Avenue Cafe
362 reviewsOpen Now
American, Cafe$$ - $$$Menu
“The usual American breakfast items such as pancakes, french toast, eggs, omel...”
“I had french toast with bananas which tasted like dessert yum yum.”
5. West End Tap & Kitchen
231 reviewsOpen Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$Menu
“Tried their Passion ale, pale ale, and...”
“... liked my amber ale and blue cheese ...”
6. Zachary's Restaurant
275 reviewsCloses in 20 min
American, Cafe$$ - $$$Menu
“Top notch food, even better service”
“Friendly staff and great food.”
7. Hula's Island Grill and Tiki Room
326 reviewsOpen Now
Bar, Polynesian$$ - $$$Menu
“... for Covid... Chicken wings and pork or fish tacos were very tasty... Want...”
“... fusion food stuck out for me, so I tried the Jawaiian Jerk Pork Plate.”
8. Harbor Cafe
167 reviewsClosed Now
American, Cafe$$ - $$$
“Vacation Breakfast - Breakfast Burrito and a Bloody Mary.”
“I chose the light not greasy hash browns.”
9. The Crow's Nest
1,357 reviewsOpen Now
American$$ - $$$Menu
“On a rainy morning, eggs and crab cakes brought the sun.”
“... I had their salmon burger which came with fries, My husband had crab cakes.”
10. Saturn Cafe
252 reviewsOpen Now
American, Cafe$$ - $$$Menu
“We came here for late breakfast.”
“We went for a most enjoyable Sunday Brunch- ‘vegan Benny’ -tofu Benedict!”
11. Stagnaro Bros Seafood
660 reviewsOpen Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$Menu
“Great fresh seafood”
“For an entree I had the crab cakes and my son had the fish and chips.”
12. Johnny's Harborside
292 reviewsOpen Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$
“Certainly recommend the fish tacos; 4.5...”
“The mussels were a pleasant surprise -...”
13. Crepe Place
143 reviewsOpen Now
American$$ - $$$Menu
“The Crêpe Place for lunch”
“Good food with great ambiance, especially...”
14. Riva Fish House
482 reviewsOpen Now
American, Seafood$$ - $$$Menu
“We had the crab cakes, crab sandwich, b...”
“Crab salad sandwich very big and cheesy...”
15. Pizza My Heart
247 reviewsOpen Now
Pizza, Fast food$Menu
“Disappointing”
“No Sauce Too Salty”
16. Cafe Brasil
178 reviewsOpen Now
Brazilian, Cafe$$ - $$$
“I get the feijoada completa or the pole...”
“We drive over the hill about”
17. Santa Cruz Diner
508 reviewsOpen Now
Asian, American$Menu
“I chose a teriyaki salmon rice bowl wit...”
“I was so happy to sit inside”
18. Firefish Grill
652 reviewsOpen Now
American, Bar$$ - $$$
“... food options: pasta, fish and chips...”
“... King Crab and I ordered the Halibut!”
19. Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz
171 reviewsOpen Now
Pizza$$ - $$$Menu
“Really good Pizza!!! The crust”
“Great To Go Pizza”
20. Aldo's Harbor Restaurant
244 reviewsOpen Now
American, Seafood$$ - $$$
“... and our other friend ordered their fish tacos and was not disappointed.”
“Boats and More Boats!”
21. Kiantis Pizza & Pasta Bar
200 reviewsOpen Now
Italian, Pizza$$ - $$$
“Got a ten inch pepperoni pizza and bruschetta and they were delicious.”
“Terrific Food and Beautiful Patio”
22. El Palomar
283 reviewsOpen Now
Mexican, Latin$$ - $$$Menu
“everything is delicious, chips, salsa, rice, beans, and the meat to die for.”
“If your interested in drinks they make a great margarita.”
23. Tramonti
127 reviewsOpen Now
Italian, Pizza$$ - $$$Menu
“Pizza Pasta and Salad in Seabright!”
“I recommend the salad with fennel and r...”
24. Zoccoli's Delicatessen
115 reviewsOpen Now
American, Deli$Menu
“The red Clam Chowder was perfect.”
“Don't forget to grab a couple of deviled eggs in the cold case below, and may...”
25. Lago di Como Ristorante & Pizzeria
124 reviewsClosed Now
Italian, Mediterranean$$ - $$$
“The squid ink pasta....”
“... , I had their Pork Scaloppine..GOOG...”
26. Mozaic
87 reviewsOpen Now
Mediterranean, Greek$$ - $$$Menu
“... just across the street (only $1/hr).”
“We did a takeout dinner of lamb ravioli...”
27. Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
55 reviewsClosed Now
American, Seafood$$ - $$$Menu
“We also had the “dirty” fries which were so unique and delicious!”
“Great eggs benedict with crab!”
28. Oswald
128 reviewsOpen Now
American$$$$Menu
“... if it’s on the menu the duck confit!”
“Great!”
29. Silver Spur
84 reviewsOpen Now
American, Cafe$$ - $$$
“This place is always busy”
“Specials are Exciting”
30. cafe gratitude
105 reviewsOpen Now
Cafe, American$$ - $$$Menu
“and cauliflower buffalo wings, followed by a BLT and a Caesar salad.”
“Excellent !!!!”
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