702 Soquel Avenue
A popular bakery serving luxuriant pastries, cakes, cupcakes, and breads...
103 Lincoln St
A delicious vegan restaurant serving up positive affirmations...
101 Main Street Santa Cruz
New ownership has given this legendary restaurant a new lease on life...
913 Cedar Street
Featuring out-of-the-box ice creams made completely from scratch...
110 Walnut Ave
Casual pub dining and 99 beers to choose from...
110 Walnut Ave
Friendly local pub with 99 beers to choose from...
Pacific Ave.
Juicy patties, hot buns...
555 Highway 17
The best steaks in the Monterey Bay Area...
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...
402 Ingalls Street
French bakery with a coastal California flare...
320 Cedar St # A
In-house made bagels baked fresh daily make this a popular breakfast and lunch destination...
3101 North Main Street
A sustainable restaurant with an onsite garden that produces phenomenally flavored dishes...
109 Locust St.
A small shop that specializes in decadent cakes and creamy frosting...
1218 Mission St
Arguably best Thai in Santa Cruz...
516 Front Street
Funnest Japanese restaurant in town...
1010 Cedar Street
Affordable and flavorful Chinese food...
106 Beach Street
Local favorite bar and grill...
1101 Pacific Ave
Most popular affordable Mexican cuisine in Santa Cruz and beyond...
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Catch the real flavor of Santa Cruz. From street stalls to elegant dining rooms, paper plates to fine china, restaurants will be one of your best glimpses into the heart, soul and belly of life in Santa Cruz - and definitely your most delicious. Loosen your belt and dig in.