Santa Cruz restaurants you'll love
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Must-try Santa Cruz restaurants
SALADS • SANDWICHES • TAPAS
Lupolo Craft Beer House
233 Cathcart St, Santa Cruz
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Grilled Cheeses | $7.00 |
Grilled cheese sandwiches on sliced sourdough. Served with chips. We recommend reheating in toaster oven or air fryer for best flavor | |
Empanada | $7.00 |
South American-style baked empanadas with flaky crust and choice of filling. Side of sauce | |
Green Goddess | $12.00 |
Mixed greens, avocado, carrot, radish, toasted pumpkin seed, green goddess dressing. vegan | gf |
Bantam- Santa Cruz
1010 Fair Ave Suite J, Santa Cruz
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Nettles | $24.00 |
hen of the woods, fiscalini, Calabrians | |
Margherita Pizza | $20.00 |
tomato, mozzarella, basil | |
Bread & Butter | $5.00 |
housemade bread with salted butter |
Manresa Bread Santa Cruz - 330 Ingalls Street
330 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz
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Levain | $10.00 |
Ingredients: Bread Flour, Blanco Grande Flour, Water, Starter (yecora flour, bread flour, rye flour, and water), Salt, Rice Flour Allergens: Gluten, Rice | |
Monkey Bread | $4.50 |
Organic flour, milk, cream sugar, salt, commercial yeast, barley malt, butter, puratos, granulated sugar, salt and ground cinnamon and eggs ALLERGENS: Cinnamon, Dairy | |
Kouign Amann | $5.00 |
Ingredients: High Gluten Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast, Puratos, Barley Malt Syrup, Butter, Sugar Allergens: Gluten, Dairy |
Shogun Japanese Restaurant
1123 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
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Chirashi Sushi | $29.95 |
assorted fresh sashimi over seasoned rice | |
Lion King | $19.95 |
inside: california roll on top: salmon & special sauce | |
Ninja | $17.95 |
inside: hamachi, jalapeño, avocado, cilantro, cucumber on top: spicy mayo, sriracha |
Arslans Turkish Street Food - 113 Walnut Avenue
113 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz
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Turkish delight | $2.25 |
Flavors: -Blackberry, Cornstarch (VG) (GF) (NF) -Orange & Milk, Coconut (VG) (GF) (NF) -Lemon & Milk, Coconut (VG) (GF) (NF) -Milk & Roasted Pistachios, Powder Pistachio (VG) (GF) -Rose Petal, Pomegranate, Roasted Pistachio (VG) (GF) -Hazelnut Butter & Blueberries, Roasted Hazelnuts, Powder Pistachio (GF) -Chocolate & Hazelnut, Powdered Pistachio (GF) -Chocolate & Roasted Hazelnut, Milk, Rose Petals (GF) -Saffron, Pomegranate, Pistachio (VG) (GF) | |
Cacik | $0.50 |
yogurt, cucumber, garlic & dry mint | |
Chicken Doner Plate | $20.00 |
Served with pita, salad, side of white sauce & choice of rice pilaf or bulgur pilaf. **please note that rice pilaf contains gluten and is cooked with butter. Bulgur contains gluten. Salad dressing contains dairy.** |
Mad Yolks - Pacific Ave - Mad Yolks - Pacific Ave
1411 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
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strawberry matcha latte | $5.50 |
matcha and strawberry with milk of your choice | |
pineapple & orange | $5.50 |
pineapple chunks blended with jasmine green tea with fresh orange | |
classic | $10.00 |
soft scrambled egg, extra sharp cheddar, caramelized onions, and sriracha aioli |
SANDWICHES
Buttery Bakery
702 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
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#4 Breakfast Sandwich | $11.45 |
Two soft scrambled eggs, sausage, cheddar cheese on freshly house-baked croissant, ciabatta, sourdough, whole wheat, or gluten free bread. | |
#2 Breakfast Sandwich | $12.25 |
Two scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese on freshly house-baked croissant, ciabatta, sourdough, whole wheat, or gluten free bread. | |
#3 Breakfast Sandwich | $10.95 |
Two soft scrambled eggs, avocado, tomato, herbed cream cheese, and red onions on freshly house-baked croissant, ciabatta, sourdough, whole wheat, or gluten free bread. |
Pretty Good Advice Downtown SC - 1319 PACIFIC AVE
1319 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
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Spicy Boy | $8.00 |
(DF) Fried egg, crispy potato, red bell pepper jam, roasted jalapeños, caramelized onion, tarragon aioli, on ciabatta | |
Kids Grilled Cheese | $5.00 |
American cheese. on potato bun. | |
Mike's GM Deluxe | $8.50 |
Fried egg, crispy potato, red bell pepper jam, tarragon aioli, avocado, pepperjack cheese. on ciabatta |
Betty Burgers - 41st Ave
1000 41st Avenue, Santa Cruz
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12oz Shake | $6.99 |
Ice cream flavor of your choice with whip cream on top | |
Tater Tots- Regular | $4.50 |
Small cylindrical pieces of deep-fried grated potatoes | |
Double Dutch | $15.99 |
Two 1/2 lb. burger patties stacked with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and Betty's secret lube |
Seabright Deli
415 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz
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Homemade Banana Pudding | $5.95 |
Rich, creamy Homemade Banana Pudding with sliced bananas and Vanilla Wafers | |
Everything Brownie | $5.95 |
Dark Chocolate brownie topped with toasted pecans, Caramel ganache and brownie chunks. The Ultimate Brownie | |
The Cubano | $15.95 |
Slow Roasted Pulled Pork, Country Ham, Melted Swiss Cheese, Dill Pickles, Mustard, Chipotle Aioli on Toasted French Roll |
PIZZA • FRENCH FRIES
Pleasure Pizza
4000 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz
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18" Pleasure Combo | $35.50 |
Pepperoni, Salami, Red Onions, Green Bell Peppers, Olives, Mushrooms, Sausage | |
14" Half & Half | $0.00 |
18" Half & Half | $0.00 |
Tramonti Santa Cruz
528 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz
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PEPPERONI | $21.00 |
tomato sauce, mozzarella, artisanal pepperoni | |
CONTADINA | $16.00 |
large salad of greens, arugula, sliced pear, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, EVOO & Modena balsamic reduction (GF) (vegetarian) | |
SANTA CROCE | $16.00 |
large salad of greens, arugula, celery, carrot, toasted hazelnuts, feta & Parmigiano Reggiano, citronette dressing (GF) (vegetarian) |
The Point Kitchen & Bar - 3326 Portola Dr.
3326 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz
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Kids Burger | $8.00 |
Seasonal Vegetables | $6.00 |
Grilled Chicken | $8.00 |
East Side Eatery
800 41st Avenue, Santa Cruz
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The Cuban | $15.75 |
Frankie's famous Carnitas-style pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, tomato, pickles and mayo--served on a sourdough roll*. Carnitas contain beer, can not be prepared GF | |
Bowl Pozole | $15.00 |
Chicken, hominey, onions, peppers in a spicy tomato broth. With avocado, cabbage, radish, onion, jalapenos, tortilla chips, queso fresco and cilantro. GF | |
Wings | $11.75 |
8 Chicken wings, crisped to perfection. Served with celery and carrots. GF CHOICE OF SAUCE: Nekkid / Smokey BBQ / Frank's Classic / Mango-Sambal / Dr. Jones' Habanero en Fuego Sauce CHOICE OF HOUSE-MADE DIP: Ranch / Blue cheese GF {WEDNESDAY WINGS: 3.00 OFF!!!} |
Charlie Hong Kong - 1141 Soquel Ave
1141 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
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Spicy Dan's Peanut Delight | $10.50 |
Eggless wheat noodles and our organic veggie medley with a spicy organic coconut peanut sauce. Garnished with organic peanuts, cilantro, green onions, and pickled carrots and daikon | |
Green Curry Noodles | $10.50 |
Eggless wheat noodles and our organic vegetable melody cooked in our coconut green curry (contains fish sauce). Garnished with cilantro. | |
Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl | $10.95 |
Free range Rocky chicken breast sautéed in teriyaki sauce to order and served over jasmine rice. |
Namaste Grill & Bar
303 Beach Street, Santa Cruz
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Tadka Dal | $15.50 |
Combination of yellow and red lentils tempered with garlic, red chilies, turmeric and cumin. | |
Arugula Pomegranate Salad | $11.00 |
Organic baby arugula, cherry tomato, goat cheese with raspberry walnut vinaigrette dressing | |
Butter Chicken | $20.00 |
Tandoori chicken boneless, Shredded Coconut Slowly simmered in tomato cream sauce. |
The Bagelry - Cedar Street - 320 Cedar Street
320 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz
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Pink Flamingo | $0.00 |
Hot Coco | |
Plain | $1.80 |
Parish Publick House - Santa Cruz
841 A Almar Avenue, Santa Cruz
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Irish Dip | $17.00 |
Thinly sliced roast beef smothered in aged Irish cheddar with Irish stout mayo on a grilled hoagie, served with a side of Jameson spiked Au Jus. | |
The Drowning Chicken | $17.00 |
Tender chicken breast , smothered in one of our house made sauces (buffalo, tangy garlic, honey stung, teriyaki or BBQ) and served on a seeded bun with fresh romaine, tomato, onion and pickles on the side. * Grilled or Fried | |
Dixie Pickles | $10.50 |
Crispy dill pickles coated in our house made beer batter and deep fried. Served with ranch. |
Humble Sea Brewing - Santa Cruz
820 Swift St., Santa Cruz
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(4pk) Otter Space | |
DDH Foggy IPA (6.5%) double dry hopped with Citra, Galaxy, & Pacific Jade TASTING NOTES: Clementine, black pepper, honeydew. | |
(4pk) Humble Sea 3 | |
Foggy DIPA (8.2%) with riwaka, el dorado and mosaic Tasting Notes: ripe peach, grapefruit candy, fresh squeezed OJ | |
(4pk) Juice Bag | $22.00 |
DDH Foggy DIPA (8%) W/ Citra and Galaxy TASTING NOTES: guava, pineapple juice, tropical fruit smoothie, jooooosy |
Suda
3910 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz
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Wild Mushroom Pasta | $27.00 |
fresh fettuccine, local wild mushrooms, herb butter, sherry cream | |
Cauliflower Burger | $17.00 |
house-made patty, irish cheddar, lettuce, sauteed onions, pickles, house ranch | |
Suda Burger | $20.00 |
aussie chuck, irish cheddar, lettuce, sauteed onions, pickles, garlic aioli |
COPAL - Santa Cruz
1203 Mission St Suite, Santa Cruz
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Memelitas (gf) | $14.00 |
3 masa cakes topped with asiento (pork crackling), black bean paste, queso fresco, and guacasalsa. Vegetarian and vegan options available | |
Mole Verde (gf) | $23.00 |
Fresh herbs are the stars of mole verde with hierba santa, cilantro, epazote, oregano, tomatillo, and jalapeno. Choice of pork or chicken Served with rice and tortillas made by hand from nixtamalized corn ground in house daily. (gf) | |
Mole Coloradito | $23.00 |
bright tomato, chile ancho, guajillo, plantain, chocolate, raisin, cinnamon, sesame, almond, hierba santa. Served with your choice of chicken, pork, or sweet potato + chayote and rice and tortillas made by hand from nixtamalized corn ground in house daily. |
Penny Ice Creamery - Cedar Street
913 Cedar St, Santa Cruz
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Traditional Sundae | $9.00 |
Mini Double Scoop | $6.50 |
Shake | $9.00 |
Flashbird - Abbott Square
725 Front Street, suite 102, Santa Cruz
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Waffle Fries | $6.00 |
Our criss-cut potato fries are dusted with earthly seasonings, rendering them irresistible. One order per person plus one for the table is recommended. | |
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich | $12.99 |
Brined 'n' Fried spicy chicken breast. About 5/10 spicy, this recipe has an authentic heat that spicy lovers crave. Served on the famous smoky-toasted potato roll with lettuce and pickles |
59- Beach Hut Deli - 59 Santa Cruz
381 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz
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Super Salad | $9.95 |
Quinoa, edamame, corn, cilantro, & bell pepper mixture topped with avocado, onions, tomatoes & feta cheese on your choice of spring mix, romaine or spinach. Side of Lemon vinaigrette. 300-310Cal | |
Soda | $2.75 |
0-350 Cal |
SOUPS • SEAFOOD • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Ideal Bar & Grill
106 Beach Street, Santa Cruz
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Bowl Clam Chowder | $10.95 |
award winning clam chowder |
BBQ
Mission St BBQ
1618 Mission St, Santa Cruz
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Berry Bleu Salad | $12.00 |
Fresh greens, green apples, candied pecans, blackberries, bleu cheese crumbles, bell pepper, cucumber, onion and tomato. Served with your choice of bread and dressing on the side. |
Belly Goat Burgers
725 Front Street, Santa Cruz
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Sicilian | $15.00 |
Angus beef patty, pesto mayo, truffled mushrooms, fontina, roasted pepper olive tapenade, pepperoncini citrus slaw |
Santa Cruz Diner
909 Ocean St, Santa Cruz
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Super Combo 1 | $20.25 |
2 eggs, 2 bacon, 3 pancakes, sausage |