American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Santa Cruz

"We were curious about the food and dessert here for a long time. Today finally got a chance and came by. It seems they have seasonal menu. We ordered..."

Marwan T

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Deke's Market - In Mah' Belly Deli

Carousel Cones

"Get your dipped soft-serve cone fix here! I have a total nitpick: they regularly don't dip far enough for the chocolate shell to connect to the cone...."

Catherine Nguyen

"Frozen Banana 🐒 🍌 with dark chocolate 🍫the best..."

miguel chang

"Good creamy soft serve. Unfortunately the they were out of the dipping sauces so I couldn't give 5..."

Christine Nordquist

"Very delicious. Its way to easy to over indulge in such good..."

Aaron Daniels

"Yummy cones of soft serve for the kiddos. Vanilla, chocolate, swirl. No cups, only..."

Jaclyn Elizabeth

"Soft syrup ice cream was..."

Alejandro Gutierrez

"Eating ice cream 😋🍦 on the beach. Can't top..."

Rhonda Baker

Marianne's Ice Cream Plant

"As always, Marianne’s is a delight! Though, I’ve never seen their parking lot so empty. Maybe we came between the rushes? It’s all take-out,..."

Jess'a Hale

"A Santa Cruz favorite. If you are in Santa Cruz, this is a must stop. I love their coffee ice cream. Service is fast..."

samiam greeneggsandham

"Same delicious ice cream served to-go from the window, and they accept/prefer credit cards now. Pictured is a Double Junior Waffle Cone with 10-20..."

Nelson Bradley

"I love Marianne's Ice Cream and their milkshakes. It's super easy to order on one window and pick up on the other during Covid. Very friendly service..."

Nic Kleemann

"Place was crowded as usual, beautiful day, picture perfect for ice cream. Contrary to what others said, no one was allowed to taste any flavors,..."

Ishka Bibble

"If you want a Santa Cruz classic, then you’ve gotta try Marianne’s Ice Cream! So many flavors that are to die for, but my favorite are their..."

Sam Salerno

Crepe Place

89/100 (1537 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome menu, great staff, fantastic entertainment and wonderful patio! We love this place! ..."

Kimberly Godinho

"That must have been not only the biggest but the most awesome selection of crepes imaginable! I had the Chile relleno and barely finished it! Fresh..."

Steven W. Pokriefka

"I have been ordering the deluxe dinner salad for 30 years! It's the best in town. And their signature honey lemon dressing is the best..."

Beth Toerne Basilius

"Mornings or days at the beach always starts with delicious crepes and mimosas! Unless you are REALLY hungry their potatoes side is enough for at..."

Kathleen Edmiston

"Very nice place. Warm, inviting and cozy. Pleasantly surprised with the live music and the acoustics at this establishment. I would definitely..."

Abraham Reyes

"Stopped here on a whim, as my original destination had closed down. The place was incredibly busy. All of the show-goers were there having a..."

Kathleen V Meeks

"World Class....A great place for all of our UC Santa Cruz retirement..."

Henry Burnett

"I don't know where to begin...had brunch with my boyfriend. All the food was great, friendly staff, and fast service. I love their garden patio and..."

Adriana Angel

"Great food, good service, decent pricing. Love the outdoor..."

Bill Williams

"My fav all-around spot because of the combo of peacefulness, personal history, food, ambiance, vibe,..."

Terri Rodgers

"Awesome place for food and..."

Kent Schiell

"Great food and service in a beautiful garden. Well worth the..."

Jennifer Hays Rosseau

"This place is lovely! Don’t judge by the outside.. it looks like it’s just a bar in the entrance but they have this beautiful garden like seating..."

Lizzie V

"Have had lunch and breakfast here so many times, it's tough to decide what is the best thing to get. Personally, I love the Eggs Benedict with..."

George Dante

"Wife and I came here for a late lunch and we realized that we hadn't come here in like 10 years! They have such a charming area inside but the rear..."

Mike B.

"In a land far from me and in time nearly forgotten, we were all painfully young and fresh upon the world. There were still hippies and love was still..."

Elija Bandersnatch

"Dog friendly, stunning outdoor space. Nice brunch options on weekends. Staff is very sweet and service is very fast. Typically get eggs Benedict and..."

Heather H

"Wonderful place. Got seated right away on a Sunday morning. Nice music. Great..."

Kristen Rau

"I love the outdoor area. Great for brunch and..."

birgietta katherine

"I have never been to such a beautiful restaurant outdoors before. Truly amazing to have lunch in the garden space. So refreshing and beautiful . The..."

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Cafe Gratitude

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wait staff and food was excellent. Whenever I am in the area again I look forward to trying other items in the menu. I had the black bean burger and..."

Kim Lathan

"Staff food & place are beyond awesome set itself apart from the..."

Phillip Jaquez

"Yum! Always great food and ambiance. Thank you for believing in the..."

Kat Keediniihii

"Longtime vegetarian and Cafe Gratitude is my favorite restaurant in Santa..."

Carla Braden

"Good customer service and the food was yummy. Definitely will be..."

Tom Dar Smith

"Wonderful..."

Missy Englehart

"Great vegan place. They have some nice selection of drinks ranging from smoothies, kombucha and coffee to craft beers and wine. Plenty of different..."

Karina Kisselite

"One of my favorite restaurants in downtown Santa Cruz CA. Yes, it is a vegan restaurant but I have brought carnivores here who loved the flavor and..."

david spalding

"Just awesome! We had the cauliflower wings as our appetizer, and they definitely did not disappoint! Super tasty! Then for our main course, we had..."

Ken Newman

"Pretty decent. Got the macrobiotic bowl with garlic tempeh (tasted healthy, not mind blowing but still tasty and definitely recommend getting with..."

N J

"World class vegan food, probably the best I've had! Very healthy and very fresh. They use organic ingredients, offer unpasteurized juices, and have..."

Adam Atman

"The food there was incredible and I would definitely recommend getting the Cauliflower Wings with the sauce. Their place is also really flexible and..."

Check Yourself

"Macro bowl was the best I've ever had. Garlic seitan was delicious. Great juices. Chill spot would totally..."

Maria Lambert Bridge

Bagelry

Free off-street parking

Accepts Credit Cards

Takeout

Wheelchair Accessible

"My boyfriend & I came here for breakfast during our Santa Cruz trip. It was really nice and simplistic. Our bagels were good, perfect Portion sizes,..."

Malaya Brown

"Soft perfectly crusted bagels. Menu is A LOT to look at but the options are aplenty. They have a nice little enclosed garden space out back where you..."

Leo Chen

"Brando grabbed an egg sando and I tried this vegan New Delhi (Curry-seasoned tofu with green apple, scallions, toasted cashews and raisins) it was so..."

Jes The Foodie

"Absolutely fantastic. It gets busy but line goes quick. Very close to the beach all things considered so grab it on the way. Worth..."

Brittani Harris

"It's perfectly located for the walk to work each shift. Great food, great service. A real local vibe. Sometimes it's very busy the reason I'll pass..."

Tom Cole

"Its a clean and nice place to eat with a variety of bagels! I got the plain bagel with lox which is just delicious as it brings out all sorts of..."

Kai Gamer

"The Bagelry has great bagels, friendly staff, and an adorable patio for outdoor eating. They have vegan spreads and toppings, gluten-free bagels, and..."

Laura Bajurin

Love Apple Farm

"Best selection of tomatoes, peppers, herbs + supplies to grow them. Advice and classes provided all year long. Online info is..."

Jacqueline Bogard

"Best place for tomato and many vegetable starts. Always very friendly and knowledgeable. Huge variety of heirloom tomato..."

Gregory Smith

"A wide selection of tomato plants of all sizes and colors! (The pics are my tomato harvest of previous years from Love Apple Farm's tomato plants.)..."

Cynthia Bloch

"I've been buying tomato plants from them for about four years, and they're always the best tomatoes. The website has tons of information to help you..."

Lara Fabans

"Thank you to the lady who gifted me my tomato plant as an act of kindness! You made my entire..."

Jillian Glazar

"Consistently high quality tomatoes and eggplants for my garden with a massive selection of heirloom and hybrids to choose from, more than you'll ever..."

Brandon Ross

"Great tomato selection. I'm really excited about all the unique varieties they have. I was also able to get a few carolina..."

Kevin Nilson

"I was so surprised to call Cynthia at Love Apple Farm to ask a few questions about soil amendments and tø my surprise she was sending me websites..."

Carolyn Johnson

Marianne's Ice Cream

88/100 (1616 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It’s at the top of my list of places to go every time I’m in Santa Cruz! I’ve never tried a flavor I haven’t loved...malt ball fudge and..."

Trina Bender

"Great place to stop st the end of your day at Santa Cruz.... so many flavors, creamy, smooth ice cream. One of the signs says it all... it is an..."

Mindy Dull

"Scratch made and tons of unique flavors make this place a must when visiting Santa..."

Greg Pearson

"What's not to love???? Fantastic choices and I don't mind the price even if they are cash only! They let you sample even when they're busy and..."

Helene Campton

"I’ve been going here for decades, some of the best and most interesting..."

Sherry Dusza

"Best ice cream ever!!!! We drive over the mountain in the winter for the best ice..."

Kelly Smith

"I love going after having fun at beach when getting driven. I'm so grateful when I can get a small or kid ice cream for my service dog freckles. She..."

Diane Cunningham

"A visit to Marianne's is pretty much a requirement for every visit to Santa Cruz, for me, and just about everyone else I know! There are tons yummy..."

Judy Lovejoy Watkins

"Best place for ice cream! Friendly staff. Great flavor a and a must see if anywhere close! We travel to Santa Cruz often just to get ice..."

Leighann Peters Nicolaysen

"Delicious treat!!! Will be having my ice cream here every visit to..."

CarebearJenn Shelton

"Marianne's is *awesome*...we stop in every time we visit Santa Cruz. The ice cream flavors are so unique! There is something for absolutely..."

Laurie Kubicek

"The best ice cream & customer service!! I go every time I'm in..."

Suzy Ray

"Why settle for 31 factory made and shipped ice cream flavors when you can get 50 plus made by and for Marianne’s? I love visiting Santa Cruz for..."

Fritz Ward

"I have always loved the customer service and how quickly they get people in and out. Top ice cream..."

Daniel Curtis

"Best tasting ice cream 🍨 Always a great treat for the kids when we’re in Santa..."

Chuong Pham

"Been going to Marianne's for my whole life. Whenever we are nearby, no matter the weather, this is a must stop..."

Joe Carcione III

"It seems very famous and well known brand in area, verity of sizes are available. About it is delicious as ice cream is always a pleasure. I..."

Mahsa N

"What a Place! What an Ice cream. Definitely one of the best ice creams I had so far. This place is highly recommended. They have 4.8 rating for a..."

Arian Bn

"One of the creamiest ice cream we've ever had! Scoop sizes are also quite generous. Go for the children's scoop serving if you're not ready to have..."

Marie Louise Go

"Jade was very helpful to us during our visit here. She recommended good flavors to us, and the one we ended up not liking she switched out for us at..."

Chris Elisondo

"So many flavors, not enough time! All the 1s I tried were amazing! Customer service made you feel great entering the place. Try whatever sounds..."

Lou ggle

"The best ice cream ever. It taste so rich! And a lot of flavors to choose from. My daughter is not happy with the size of her cone, compared to her..."

Hector Castaneda

"Great staff and delicious ice cream, my favorite is the double scoop of 3am and chocolate ripple in a waffle cone. I often walk my dog down here for..."

Chris Goelkel

"Delicious ice cream flavors, friendly staff, good prices. The lines can get long, but they've organized it well. There's even a separate place for..."

Teddi Deppner

Emily's Good Things To Eat

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cute bakery with the owner taking pride in her product. Very fresh, delicious offerings. Fun place to stop..."

Nicole Panutich

"Emily’s is my favorite place in the WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD!! I love this place with all my heart. Going here during lunch hour makes the day 100..."

Isabel Sanchez

"Sweet local spot for muffins. Good atmosphere. Seating above..."

Timothy Kelly

"Good coffee, delicious chocolate croissant and very good almond thumbprints and nice customer..."

Karem Smith

"Adore the gluten free muffins and thier chai is..."

lydia bug

"Everyone at our table was enjoying everything. Really nothing but great experiences here, so I will be back. Prices are..."

Devon Yang

"Open for take out. Love their scones and..."

John Kettles

Pour Taproom

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Mid-range

"Discovered this place on accident...and am sure glad it happened. Pour is my Friday hang out spot! The food is amazing, my firm favorites are the..."

Stephanie Tjøsvold

"First time in Santa Cruz and first time at a beer place like this! The staff were open and very friendly, and answered any questions we had about how..."

Diana Long

"If I could have spent all day in there I would have. What an amazing concept and nice..."

Shamar Hamilton

"Great selection of beer at amazing prices. Low key atmosphere with an industrial feel for the decor. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Will..."

Alex Pfefferkuch

"Got lucky and in town on opening weekend. Great service, excellent choice of beers, and a great atmosphere. The wood tables and bars all hand crafted..."

Aaron Pitts

"Love the concept, so many choices. The food was amazing paired with the cider & beer. Fireworks in my..."

Aimee Nelson McDonald

"Great concept and great place! The selection was very..."

Karen Laudenslager

"Awesome place! Good beer, good food, and great customer..."

Kayla Marie

"Friendly/ knowledgable staff, wide variety of beers (local breweries highlighted), and tasty food. I'll be..."

Steve Ivy

"Beer and wine was great, kids liked the root beer very much. Food was good too...."

Max Fennel

"Everyone who works there was so nice and attentive. Fantastic beer selection, plus ciders and wines. Didn't eat there, but will next time. ..."

Barbara Healy Lenci

"We had a marvelous time. Highly recommend also trying the home made root beer over ice cream for an old fashioned..."

Becky Shaffer

"Super fun and very nice people! We did not stay long, but we loved the concept and the variety... will definitely be back next time I’m not..."

Kelly Jones

"This place is unique and fun for beer lovers. With so many options I got to try as little or as much as I wanted of any particular brew. 5� in my..."

Beth Gemeny

"Super fun! Great idea, we tried so many beers, ciders and sours. Food was just ok. Fun date place to try new..."

Summer Wines

"Amazing. Any kind or beer you could think of, tons of options. Very relaxed place, not the usual rushed feeling, I feel like I could hang out there..."

Blake Rowley

"Damn, so many good beers from all over the world! German, Belgium, American...and many more! The best thing, you can easily try them all and find the..."

Sascha

"Never been to a place like this before and I have to say the concept is pretty cool! I love the wide variety and the ability to sample what ever I..."

Ryan Carroll

"Great selection of beer. Fun experience. Go easy though, beer can add up fast. Pub food fair is pretty good also. Sirachos are..."

Melissa Zahn

"Great place with a great selection of beers wines and ciders. Its neat to be able to pour and taste whatever you want! One downside though is the..."

Jeremy Laurin

"So many good beers! Super friendly staff. Great hot..."

AJ DeAngelo

"This existed in San Francisco. Concept would do really well. You're given an RFID bracelet and are able to pour as little or as much beer as you..."

Fiamma Giger

Bagelry

Free off-street parking

Accepts Credit Cards

Takeout

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great bagels friendly staff. BEST chai in Santa Cruz!! I could go on about bagels at length if only because I grew up on them -- bagel eating was..."

Jeff Herring

"Cool bagel shop. Standard and unusual varieties of bagels and bagel sandwiches. Pesto bagel was a pleasant surprise. Seeded bagels were..."

David Wolins

"My kids love the bagels from the bagelry. Great service, fresh bagels, coffee, nothing better in the mornings. The parking lot is shared with..."

Sam Huynh

"I had the Albacore bagel, and it was excellent. Their bagels are good (not the best, but good), and their service is excellent. Location is a bit..."

Ethan Scott

"Amazing lox deluxe bagel sandwich, very fresh and tasty veggies, and lots of lox on..."

Garrett Spencer

"🥯Lox 'n cream cheese with red onions on a salt bagel . . . The..."

Marie Brayman

Soif Restaurant, Wine Bar & Merchants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Everytime i have been there they have had a diffn menu and nothing on their menu has be average, everything on their menu has been awesome ! We..."

Jaimin Shah

"Incredibly knowledgeable staff -wine shop has the best range of selections - so thankful to have such a quality dining experience and amazingly..."

Meagan McCloskey

"The server recommended me the prime rib and mint ice cream it was delicious, excellent service and beautiful atmosphere I am going again. The coffee..."

Diana Huato

"Fantastic menu- creative & inspired- service was terrific. Loved the Ahi Tuna & Wagyu Carpaccio... We will be..."

Julie Bell Petrak

"Soif is my happy place! The food and wine are fantastic and I love the..."

Kimber Magnuson Trefero

"Wine in downtown SC, nothing better. Great location and..."

Olivia Wilder

"Friendly staff, great, creative, fresh, local food. Plannng to bring Manny (artist) a new pin! Our first visit, won't be our last! ..."

Laura Rockow

"Had such a nice evening here, we went back twice. Gregory and his staff were so friendly and attentive. Special thanks to Cerise and John. We will..."

Jules Taylor

"In your enjoyment of the restaurant, don't overlook the wine shop, which has the best wine club ever: a wide variety of wines, awesome tasting events..."

Rio Delmartians

"My favorite place in Santa Cruz. This is where I take my friends and guests when I want to impress them. The service is impeccable, the ambiance is..."

Steve Engle

"Amazing! Gnocchi like clouds; complex, surprising, but divine flavor profiles; fabulous wine, delightful service. You just can't go wrong..."

Jennifer Blackmon

"...this is an unbiased..."

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Monica Barton

Stagnaro Bros Seafood

Wheelchair Accessible

"Whenever my family and I go to Santa Cruz we always stop and eat here and have never been disappointed. Love the fried prawns meal, clam chowder is..."

Tiana Awong Hayden

"Excellent food, tremendous service from Dave, great location and veiw. We were truly amazed by the entire experience. Often times when a place has..."

Justin Duran

"Great place, great food, awesome wait staff. The waitress did all in her power to make our meal..."

Janet Apostoliuk

"Great food and great service. We went on a weekday around 5:00 and ordered from the appetizer menu for the four of us. Chili lime tacos, coconut..."

Sabrina Farris Hull

"My friend and I had lunch there today and everything was amazing. Hailey P was our server and she was a pleasure, you are lucky to have her on your..."

Jess Avocardo Scroble

"Hubby got the treasure chest and I got the fish tacos. Both very good and great clam chowder. We will definitely be returning when we’re in the..."

Aimee Gee

"Outstanding view from the second floor. Good food and bar scene. Service was terrific. I recommend when in Santa..."

Doug Jones

"We had the nicest staff serving us. We had their clam chowder and cioppino. Both were very tasty! Nice view of the ocean and area around on the pier...."

Robin Moura

"Waited all week to get my bread bowl and shared it with my wife. Also shared the Sand dabs. Really good with the Four Monks malt vinegar. Great..."

Scott Wideman

"Always had great food there. It’s a place a I come to every time I come back to Santa..."

Kurt Foster

"this was absolutely yummy,, nothing fancy, beautiful steamed to perfection veggies and the only place that I can get petrale sole done right!! My..."

Elizabeth Sutfin

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"Shrimp tacos were bomb! Went around 10:30-11am and was able to get seating and had no wait yet at the counter. Staff was really friendly with..."

T Sripun

"Amazing seafood and some of the best views of the water. This restaurant has been my family's go-to for years. The indoor seating was closed, but we..."

Jonathan Vargas

Hollins House Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"If you want outstanding food, outstanding service and an outstanding view of Santa Cruz this is the place to go. The only place in Santa Cruz where..."

Lexe Alexandra Boettner

"We ended up here by default after failing to make a dinner reservation for our anniversary. Recommended to us by a local, it was a little hard to..."

Barbara Soutas

"We had my husbands birthday party at the Hollins House. Big shout out to Carter, Caroline, and Tamara for making it a super special evening. Another..."

Sabine Bennett

"Such an amazing place to eat! The chef puts so much effort into every meal! The presentation is outstanding! The food is to die for! Local organic..."

Jennifer Chu

"Was there for a wedding. Nice place and the event staff was great and on point. Staff was very friendly and courteous but never out of place. View..."

logan hess

"Giselle and her team were amazing to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process. Could not be happier that we chose The Hollins House..."

Samantha Lin

"Had a really great dinner. Was there early and got a table in the bar area which is classic worn in wood paneled and great views - could see all the..."

Jeff Hansen

"Beautiful place to wine and dine in Santa Cruz with breathtaking views. The menu is a nice collection of different cuisines with an homage to local..."

Nandi

"One of the best meals I've had in quite some time. They had a black cod dish on the special menu and it was phenomenal. Views are incredible, value..."

Jared Baszler

"The Hollins House is perfection. The space and views are beyond gorgeous. The staff is warm and friendly. The food is delicious and high quality...."

Caroline Murray

"One of my absolute favorite places in Santa Cruz. Chef JP is so talented and creative with his menu choices. The patio is breath taking and so..."

Brittany Carroll

"Great view, attentive wait staff and a delicious..."

Mary McDaniel

Linda's Seabreeze Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food!!! Great service!!! If I ever come back to Santa Cruz I will eat here again!!! Thank you Linda's Seabreeze Cafe highly..."

William

"Great place, reminds me of the cafés I grew up in. Bring cash, they done take..."

Marcy Christlieb

"Very good - interesting breakfast specials. Orange poppy seed pancakes -..."

Carl G Becker

"It was good , be careful upon going because there is usually a wait but the interesting thing about that is they offer coffee to those who wait so it..."

Matt

"CINNAMON ROLLS. For breakfast or brunch:If you don't already know about this, let me divulge the secret: ask for a cinnamon roll instead of..."

Emily

"It's time for another breakfast foods review! 🍳 Parking lot is currently transformed to outdoor seating, so be ready to look for street parking...."

Irene Lu

"Excellent breakfast with lots of fresh fruit options on french toast, waffles , and pancakes. Their fresh squeezed orange juice is memorable as was..."

Christopher Avalos

"I was very impressed fresh squeezed orange juice! My waffle was very light with a lot of fruit with cream the sausages the eggs were very lovely. My..."

ZeeTelevision :3

"First, I have to say the “wait staff” were awesome. They were friendly, attentive, and they all worked together as a team (so nice)! The food..."

Lori Gutierrez

"Absolutely fantastic food and amazing service. Highly recommend the fresh squeezed orange juice. Hearty American portions. Great diner coffee. Real..."

Yingzi Sakura Huang

"We are here visiting for a family wedding and we were in search for breakfast. My nephew is a foodie and searched for our breakfast destination. He..."

Front Squats and French Bulldogs

"Excellent restaurant. I ordered the scrambled eggs with minced ham, country potatoes, and an apricot muffin:..."

Mark Evans

"Our go to place for breakfast or brunch! Great service, great food, great sensitivity to Covid-delta with good outdoor spacing (and probably inside,..."

David B. Karpf, MD

Surfrider Cafe

"One of the best veggie burgers around! They even make their sourdough buns in house. Their fries are incredible too. I liked this place so much that..."

Ilisha

"First time here and this place did not disappoint. Wait person was super nice and attentive. We tried their pumpkin and chocolate shakes..they..."

Jovic Snyder

"Great food and excellent service! Huge portions, so be sure to be hungry when you get here. Both the burgers, fish tacos and BBQ wings are tasty and..."

Madelene

"Great food. We tried the avocado fries, sweet potato fries, the southern fried pickles, the Popeye burger. It was all very..."

Rob Harrison

"I got the chipotle stuffed burger. It comes with a jalapeno poppers stuffed with cheese on top. Just the right amount of kick for my tastes. I got..."

steve mcadams

"Great quality food, nice tap selection, friendly service, this is one of my top place to take friends from out of town. Or when I really just need an..."

Ryan Baker

"The burger and beer were good. They were a 5 star then... No American Express, as I travel and need to use company card this drives me crazy. Still..."

Kevin Marcussen

"Had a great experience here. Service was fast and accommodating, even though it was very busy! Food was tasty with generous portions. We weren't..."

Chris Moth

The Crow's Nest

86/100 (2673 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped by for a late lunch and was disappointed that the main dining room was closed until dinner service, however, we were directed to the grill..."

Pamela Henschel Deiab

"We live close so we eat the often. The service is very good they always have enough Servers etc. to take care of the large volume of people that come..."

Colette Browne

"The Crowsnest is a place I always visit when I’m in SC. Came here for dinner Sunday. I had the fish tacos with mango with a nice light herb aioli..."

Lisa Orlando

"Dinner yesterday evening was delicious! We had a large group of ten, and our waiter was awesome!!! Very nice and courteous! I definitely would..."

Jacqueline Roque

"Great casual atmosphere. Was there for the live music, the John Michael Band, at the bar upstairs. Fun great time! Ate appetizers, the fresh made..."

Jane Shaffran

"The food was fantastic, the service terrific, sitting on the patio was relaxing. I'll be eating here..."

Jean Walsh Sabolevsky

"The Crows Nest is an awesome place just to relax on the beach. The clam chowder is excellent It's a must if you visit with a nice glass of..."

Antonino Holmes

"The service was great fast drinks on point food..."

Denise McNeil Hines

"The Crows Nest will always have a place in my heart after many years of working with them and for them I will always patronize their..."

John Motta

"Great view -good service -happy hour is great.. smoked salmon is delicious,& clam chowder is tasty..."

Eva Cantrell

"Great ambience, background music, big screens with variety of sports, the beach view, lighthouse, sunset, tasty food, polite..."

Dan Valcazar

"They have the best salad bar in town! And the view of the harbor.... well you just can’t beat..."

Marci Gomez

Bantam

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Mid-range

"Top notch. Possibly the best in Santa Cruz. I would find it hard to believe there is another restaurant in SC that has a better menu and price..."

Willis W. Walker III

"After sending friends and clients there soo many times...I finally went to Bantam last weekend. This is the gem of Santa Cruz. The chicken was..."

Judy Freeman

"We finally tried this place and my-oh-my... so delish!! Just wish there was more food on the plate. Helpings are a little light... nonetheless, we'll..."

Apple Von Greenpeel

"Wonderful food. A great place & environment! 👍👌😊highly..."

Darrick Wingfield

"Great local hot spot. Yum to the menu, excellent wine list, great wait staff and fun, open ambiance. Check it..."

Barb Bernard

"Great food! Great atmosphere! Loved it all. We will be going..."

Lisa L. Van Etta

"Great food! Fresh with great combinations, perfectly prepared! One of the best in Santa..."

Steve Rebottaro

"Best Margherita pizza in town, and one of the best I've had. Thin crust with a crisp, smokey exterior, yet soft inside. That's what an 800° wood..."

Andrew Edwards

"Dinner was fabulous! Best food in Santa..."

Lisa Valenzuela

"We were there last thanksgiving. We loved the food and the atmosphere... The use of local ingredients makes the taste of the food dance on your..."

Kevin Price

"I had the fried chicken last night and it was AMAZING!!! Can't wait to go there when I visit Santa Cruz..."

Arlene M. Miller

"Great food, great service just be aware that if you dine at the bar be prepared to be asked to move mid..."

Edward Reyes

"One of the most fun dinner experiences we have had. The service was excellent and the food was off the hook. We enjoyed the laid back..."

Lucia A Sciarpa Paxton

"Wonderful as always. Very accommodating with our..."

Kirk McDonald

"Incredible innovative food filled with amazing flavor. We'll definitely be..."

Robin Aceves

"Best Restaurant in Santa Cruz. Great food and atmosphere. Only time we've ever said "that cabbage was really..."

Ronnie Boose

"I can go there but I sure would like to and I think that's a great idea they should have more those everywhere..."

Barbara Watson

"Great meal all the way around. They don’t do reservations so dropped in at 5pm when they opened for an early dinner. Filled up quickly - was..."

Jeff Hansen

"Friendly servers, good vibes. Fresh ingredients for salad and pizza. I didn’t enjoy the salad but margarita and anchovy pizzas were both..."

Rebecca Jia

"Fabulous pizza. Amazing dessert. Delicious carrots which were ( unfortunately) double the price they should have been for the tiny portion. ☹️..."

Paula Alder

"This place was great. We were a large group with kids and were magically able to get a table pretty quickly. All the food was excellent - we tried..."

Sarah Cordes

"The service was great as well as the drinks. The pizza... Dear God the pizza. It's outstanding! I had to get a to-go order just so I could enjoy it..."

Jeff Van Allen

"Really good pizza! Very friendly staff in a nice looking restaurant with great natural lighting. We ate inside, but they also offer outdoor seating..."

Cesar Ruvalcaba

"OMG.... We go here all the time, at least once a week.(this week we went twice), and we have never ever been disappointed. Amazing food, chill vibe,..."

Robert Pennell

"best pizza so far, they have good ipa what else you..."

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