Top rated French restaurants in Santa Cruz

Experience the best that Santa Cruz has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 14 places from French restaurant category.

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Clafoutis
French restaurant
Low-key, French country-style spot for housemade baked goods & light breakfast/brunch/lunch fare.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.9K reviews) (~36.67 km from centre)
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Mille
French restaurant
😐 I was excited to try this place since I read many positive reviews. Unfortunately I didn't like it as much as I had wanted to. There were three of us and we ordered the salade nicoise, monte cristo, the paulette sandwich, French macarons, almond croissant, and a berry tart with coffee. The croissant...
$$ $$
4.70 (338 reviews) (~35.06 km from centre)
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Hervé Wine Bar
Wine bar
Light-filled lounge under a glass ceiling, featuring select wines, tapas, salads, panini & coffee.
4.70 (314 reviews) (~35.22 km from centre)
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Gutiz
Restaurant
Internationally influenced eats are served in this daytime eatery adorned with contemporary art.
$$ $$
4.60 (670 reviews) (~63.91 km from centre)
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Lily and Liam Bistro
Restaurant
Laid-back scratch kitchen cooking up all-day breakfast, sandwiches & salads, plus baked goods.
$$ $$
4.60 (632 reviews) (~101.56 km from centre)
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Le Troquet
French restaurant
Traditional French brasserie fare with seasonal dishes & white tablecloths in a cozy, rustic space.
$$$ $
4.60 (338 reviews) (~114.87 km from centre)
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frenchish
French restaurant
Upscale choice for French plates like pâté, foie gras & bouillabaisse, plus a wine bar.
$$$ $
4.50 (300 reviews) (~113.3 km from centre)
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La Quiche Parisienne Bistro
Bistro
$$ $$
4.40 (416 reviews) (~103.49 km from centre)
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Cafe Des Artistes
French restaurant
🫤 So this is the new location. I still see old pictures shown on Google. Shop is very cute, but food is sad. Everything was fairly simple and lacked flavour. Not impressed. At least it wasn't too expensive for what it was. I'll go back and try their gelato.
4.30 (148 reviews) (~35.14 km from centre)
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John Pierre's French Bakery
Bakery
👍👍 The most beautiful bakery experience I've ever had in the States. Though they have a restaurant and a bar there we decided to get only pastries. Absolutely delicious!!! We bought chocolate croissant and apple strudel. Both were amazing and fresh. Pictures don't do justice to the beauty of this plac...
4.30 (34 reviews) (~216.78 km from centre)
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Mimi's Cafe
Bistro
Casual chain restaurant serving French & American staples in a rustic-inspired setting.
$$ $$
4.20 (2K reviews) (~106.59 km from centre)
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French Pastry Shop & Restaurant
French restaurant
Espresso, crêpes & desserts offered in a quaint setting at La Fonda on the Plaza hotel.
$$ $$
4.20 (1K reviews) (~35.37 km from centre)
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Jean Pierre Bakery & Wine Bar
French restaurant
Quaint, long-running locale for traditional French breads, pastries & meals amid antique decor.
$$$ $
4.10 (571 reviews) (~216.79 km from centre)
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Chez Axel French Restaurant
French restaurant
Intimate mainstay in a strip mall focusing on traditional French fare in a romantic atmosphere.
$$ $$
3.70 (85 reviews) (~107.02 km from centre)
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