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Al Dente
415 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz, (831) 466-0649
Pasta prince Lucio Fanni cooks with a gift for garlic. Can be noisy!
Bittersweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Aptos, (831) 662-9799
Specials include filet mignon with gorgonzola. Full bar, happy hour/late lunch.
Cafe Cruz
2621 41st Avenue, Soquel, (831) 476-3801
Solid American dining, with spit-roasted chicken. Attractive room can be noisy.
Cafe Rio
131 Esplanade, Aptos, (831) 688-8917
On the beach in Rio Del Mar, specializing in fresh seafood. Beautiful patio.
Cafe Sparrow
8042 Soquel Drive, Aptos, (831) 688-6238
Country French and California cuisine. Many beautiful dishes sustain the lunch and dinner menus. Lunch, dinner and country brunch.
Carpo's
2400 Porter Street, Soquel, (831) 476-6260
The self-serve menu may not be fancy, but the food is cheap and good. Carpo's features hamburgers and a well-stocked salad bar.
Casablanca Restaurant
101 Main Street (at Beach and Main), Santa Cruz, (831) 426-9063
Fabulous ocean views, superb service, weddings, meetings, enjoy entrees like filet mignon, seafood, pasta and 300 wines.
Chaminade Restaurants
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, (831) 475-5600
We offer indoor and outdoor ocean view dining in 3 unique dining rooms. We can accommodate large groups and catering functions.
Charlie Hong Kong
1141 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, (831) 471-2609
Southeast Asian, organic noodle and rice bowls, savory meat, fish, tofu toppings, soups, salads, and Vietnamese style sandwiches.
Cilantro's
1934 Main Street, Watsonville, (831) 761-2161
Mexican classics like pozole, mole, chile verde and fajitas are complemented by excellent service.
Clouds Downtown
110 Church Street, Santa Cruz, (831) 429-2000
American-Asian cuisine with very attentive service. Bar wins many awards for best cocktails.
The Crepe Place
1134 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, (831) 429-6994
Featuring the spinach crepe and Tunisian doughnut.
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, (831) 476-6085
On the beach at the Harbor, with views of Monterey Bay, fresh seafood, aged midwestern beef, salads and pasta.
DeLaveaga Restaurant & Bar
401 Upper Park Road, Santa Cruz, (831) 423-1600
Family owned business for 35 years -- friendly atmosphere -- great food.
E3 Playhouse
435 Front Street, Santa Cruz, (831) 466-9033
An "entertainment, educational eatery" featuring live music, Swing, Salsa, R&B, All shows, all ages.
El Palomar Restaurant
1336 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, (831) 425-7575
Fresh local produce and seafood. Authentic Mexican cuisine in downtown Santa Cruz. Full restaurant, lively bar and taqueria.
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay Avenue, Capitola, (831) 462-1200
Pastas, oak-roasted chicken, vegetarian dishes, soups, specialty salads, award-winning breads and pastries.
Gelatomania Cafe
110 Cooper Street, Suite 100B, Santa Cruz, (831) 426-7117
Locally owned. Featuring gelato made daily on premises. Also serving vegetarian Italian cuisine, South Beach Diet items.
Harbor Cafe Bar & Grill
535 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz, (831) 475-4948
Enjoy inside or patio dining, "tiki bar," seafood, omelettes, benedicts, tofu scrambles, and fish tacos.
Hindquarter Bar & Grille
303 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, (831) 426-7770
A comfortable atmosphere. Aged midwestern steaks, prime rib, fresh seafood, smoked specialties, and exciting nightly specials.
Hoffman's Bakery Cafe
1102 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, (831) 420-0135
Great breakfasts featuring "the Best Eggs Benedict in town." California cuisine for lunch and dinner in upscale downtown.
Ideal Bar & Grille
106 Beach Street at Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, (831) 423-5271
Located on Main Beach, with a spectacular deck overlooking the Monterey Bay. Featuring fresh California cuisine.
King Chwan Chinese Restaurant
415 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, (831) 429-5898
Clean, relaxed dining environment specializing in Mandarin, Szechwan,
Hunan and Cantonese-style cuisine. Diverse menu.
Mainsail Restaurant & Bar
175 West Cliff Drive (in the Coast Santa Cruz Hotel), Santa Cruz, (831) 426-4330
Relax and enjoy a delightful meal while overlooking the Monterey Bay.
Margaritaville
331 Capitola Avenue, Suite C, Capitola, (831) 476-6962
Mexican/seafood and more. Authentic Mexican dishes and the best margaritas in town await you at the village's hottest bar and grille.
Marini's Downtown
1308 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, (831) 423-3299
Irresistible selection of homemade chocolates, saltwater taffy, caramel apples, old-fashioned ice cream, and other desserts.
Masako
1520 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, (831) 429-4088
Traditional and California-style sushi and Japanese cuisine, saki specialties, friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Michael's on Main
2591 Main Street, Soquel, (831) 479-9777
Come on in and enjoy "cutting-edge comfort cuisine" in a friendly, casual atmosphere! Relax in our cozy bar.
Miramar Fish Grotto
45 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, (831) 423-4441
As much a part of Santa Cruz as the wharf itself. The seafood doesn't get any fresher unless it is still swimming!
Mobo Sushi
105 S. River Street, Santa Cruz, (831) 425-1700
Straight sushi and tempura combined with California cuisine.
Palapas Restaurant
21 Seascape Village, Aptos, (831) 662-9000
Mexican cuisine with consistent entrees and distinctive appetizers.
Panda Inn
Deer Park Center, Aptos, (831) 688-8620
A northern chinese restaurant, an unpretentious place with quick service, reasonable prices and tasty food.
Paradise Beach Grille
215 Esplanade, Capitola, (831) 476-4900
Overlooking the water in Capitola Village, this atmospheric restaurant offers great California cuisine, wine menu and full bar.
Paradise Sushi
200 Monterey Avenue, Capitola, (831) 464-3328
This pretty and welcoming sushi bar serves super-fresh fish in unusual, but well executed, sushi combinations.
Peachwood's Steakhouse
555 Highway 17, Santa Cruz, (831) 426-6333
We roast over actual Peach wood, giving our food a unique hardwood roasted flavor.
Portola House Restaurant
3326 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, (831) 476-2733
Fresh seafood, great steaks, pasta, chicken, burgers, big screen TV, all in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.
Ristorante Italiano
555 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, (831) 458-2321
Serving regional Italian and pasta specialties since 1980. Consistently voted the best Italian restaurant in Santa Cruz.
Sanderlings Restaurant
1 Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos, (831) 662-7120
Located in the luxurious Seascape Resort, Sanderlings offers spectacular ocean views to complement fine food and service.
Seabright Brewery, Inc.
519 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz, (831) 426-2739
One of Santa Cruz's most popular restaurants. Award-winning hand crafted beer, plus a full bar. Heated patio dining.
Sestri
655 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, (831) 479-0200
Dazzling array of Italian Riviera blend with local produce, seafood and wines.
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf Road, Capitola, (831) 475-1511
Best reached by its hillside cable car, the casually elegant Shadowbrook provides fine food and drink in a garden setting.
Soif Wine Bar
105 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, (831) 423-2020
Restaurant and wine shop offering superior dining and wines from around the world, by the taste, glass, bottle or at retail.
Takara
3775 Capitola Road, Capitola, (831) 464-1818
Popular eatery specializes in sushi and tempura.
The Attic
931 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, (831) 460-9201
A menu of fresh, local California cuisine. Farmer's market driven. Also featuring a teahouse serving whole leaf tea.
Tortilla Flats
4616 Soquel Drive, Soquel, (831) 476-1754
Mexican classics with a North American spin fuel this popular Soquel spot.
Tyrolean Inn Restaurant
9600 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, (831) 336-5188
The Tyrolean serves classic Bavarian and continental cuisine in a cozy rustic chalet nestled in the redwoods.
Walnut Avenue Cafe
106 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, (831) 457-2307
In Downtown Santa Cruz. Breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Zelda's On The Beach
203 Esplanade, Capitola, (831) 475-4900
In a comfortable setting. Enjoy the day on Capitola's only beachside deck. Daily specials and Happy Hour.
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