The Best restaurants in Santa Cruz
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Tony and Alba's Pizza and Pasta
817 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz Santa Cruz CA 95062
"Very friendly employees. We were just stopping through from out of town and were lucky to happen upon this place. The cashier was very kind and friendly, as were the rest of the employees we interacte..."
Restaurante Los Pinos
2019 N Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA 95060-2703
"excellent. would suggest 2 taco special."
Zachary's Restaurant
819 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA 95060-4433
"Cozy place for breakfast and brunch. Long wait but so worth it."
Polar Bear Ice
389 Coral St 95060-2106
"Visiting from Indiana! Kaitlyn was not only helpful but has a great personality and great customer service! 🙂"
BurgerIM
1820 Mission St 95060-5214
"I went in super hungry. Ordered fancy fries, and a double burger with an egg. Got a drink too. It was too much for me, and I'm a big guy. I like the fact they have a gluten free bun. My burg..."
Cliff Cafe
815 41st Ave 95062-4420
"This is a delightful little restaurant. Whenever I wake up early enough to get brunch, they're my first choice. The food is outstanding and the staff are super friendly and chill. My only gripe is tha..."
Sala Thai
353 Soquel Ave 95062-2305
"This place is doubtless one of the most attractive restaurants in the region. Always when I come to this place I am profoundly satisfied. They keep their very high standard service and the highest le..."
Ruyi Dim Sum
1200 41st Ave Suite C 95010-3900
"Small cafe, amazing homemade dim sum, 14 different soups, 17 vegetarian specialties, 20 lunch specials, 25 chef specialties, clay pots, sizzling platters, and full Chinese menu. Excellent food. They h..."
Pizzeria La Bufala
725 Front St Abbott Square Market 95060-4538
"The service and flavors were excellent. The pizza was good. It could have been great with a thin crunchy crust."
Taqueria Agave - Santa Cruz
1836 Soquel Ave. 95062
"Eggs and whole beans for breakfast...it was delicious. Their orange juice was yummy too."
Roxa Hammock Cafe
110 Cooper St Suite 100g in breezeway 95060-4574
"This place is the coolest concept! Hang out with your friends- literally, in hammocks and have a conversation over some very unique alchemy drinks. Michael behind the counter is super knowledgeable an..."
Denny's
1515 Ocean St 95060-2826
"Visited here for breakfast, ordered Veggie Omelette, Hash browns and toast.Taste was very consistent with Denny's. Well maintained, service was pretty good."