Top rated 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 181 places from Restaurant category.

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Rock N Roll Donut Bar
Donut shop
4.90 (79 reviews)
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Pana Venezuelan Food
Venezuelan restaurant
👍👍 Great food! I ordered the Pelua with avocado and it was excellent. Tasty food and great service!
$ $$$
4.90 (49 reviews)
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Honey B Market
Health food restaurant
👍👍 So amazing! Honey B is just what I’ve been waiting for Santa Cruz to have. Thank you for preparing plant based food filled with love you can taste!
$$ $$
4.90 (45 reviews)
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Fonda Felix
Pan-Latin restaurant
4.90 (36 reviews)
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Mad Yolks
Breakfast restaurant
👍👍 They messed up my order and it was still the best chicken sandwich I've ever had! I know I've said that before but this time I really mean it. My egg was overcooked, no runny yolk 😓and yet this chicken sandwich, on a house made brioche bun with a well dressed arugula was amazing. I hesitate to put...
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4.80 (297 reviews)
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Vim Dining and Desserts
Restaurant
Upscale New American fare featuring lavish desserts & cocktails plus an outdoor patio.
$$ $$
4.80 (172 reviews)
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Pana Venezuelan Food Truck
Venezuelan restaurant
😐 Maybe I ordered at a bad time? My arepas were pretty dry, stale, and under seasoned. I ordered the pabellon which comes with beef, plantain, cheese, and black beans. The masa was dry and a little stale. The beef needed seasoning and wasnt the most tender. Even my dog wasn't stoked to try some. I lo...
4.80 (95 reviews)
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Far West Fungi
Vegetarian cafe and deli
👍👍 Came here twice while visiting SC and tried almost every item on the menu (and some twice). It's practically a psychedelic experience for your taste buds! Even if you hate mushrooms you must come here- mushrooms may just change your life ! Greg and the other gent whose name I didn't catch were aweso...
4.80 (89 reviews)
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Mariposa Coffee Bar
Coffee shop
👍👍 The cafe has a very homely, warm, and comfortable vibe with couches and communal dining tables. The Cafe Con Leche with oat milk is excellent - unlike any coffee I've had. I got the Nem Nuong Spring rolls which were good too. Though the cafe is vegetarian, would love to see more vegan options.
$$ $$
4.80 (67 reviews)
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Linda’s Seabreeze Café
Cafe
Quick-order kitchen cooks up omelets & burgers to order in a relaxed atmosphere.
$$ $$
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Seabright Deli
Sandwich shop
4.70 (244 reviews)
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Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
Brewery
👍👍 This is a really beautiful brewery with some delicious beer. I love hazy beers and this place had quite a selection on tap. The art on the wall is great to look at and we enjoyed playing foozeball. My husband literally melted into the couches by the entrance. It felt like we were in a gallery and ev...
4.70 (221 reviews)
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BAD ANIMAL
Used book store
👍👍 How many more ways can I say YES!!! the new chef is superb, bringing great fare back into this amazing book shop space. Love the comfortable nature of the bar area seating and the completely welcoming vibe the staff provides. I know nothing about wine but they kindly walked me through the selection...
4.70 (171 reviews)
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Los Viejones Taco Truck
Mexican restaurant
👍 I loved the super taco. So good. I ordered some other stuff that was pretty tasty but that taco was my favorite. I do recommend this place for you next take out night. I don’t love that they don’t have prices up at all. It’s a guessing game as to what the total will be.
$ $$$
4.70 (156 reviews)
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Bookie’s Pizza
Pizza restaurant
👍 I will freely admit I do not know the definition of Detroit style pizza, but if you’re looking for an amazing focaccia bread with great toppings this is your spot. Also, mmm hot honey especially on the Pepperoni with Padrons! The Buffalo maitake mushrooms are super tasty. Perfect fries mushroom go...
4.70 (149 reviews)
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Bedda Mia
Restaurant
👍👍 The family that owns La Placa Family bakery in Ben Lomand has partnered to open this cozy new restaurant and we’re glad they did. The food is fantastic. A combo of Sicilian and Genovese flavors. The real deal. We live half the year in Southern Italy and are spoiled by the quality of food there. Thi...
$$ $$
4.70 (111 reviews)
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Evarista`s Comal Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
$$ $$
4.70 (96 reviews)
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Taqueria Los Pericos
Mexican restaurant
Laid-back counter-serve spot featuring a menu of tacos, burritos & other Mexican staples.
$ $$$
4.60 (2.9K reviews)
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Zachary's Restaurant
Breakfast restaurant
Diner-style American cuisine served in a casual family-friendly atmosphere.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
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The Penny Ice Creamery
Ice cream shop
Eclectic & seasonal flavors of organic, made-from-scratch ice cream served in a spare, rustic space.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
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