The best Burger in Santa Cruz | Sluurpy updated in May

"At the suggestion of a friend, who knew I was taking a road trip to Monterey, this was a good place to pop in for a nosh on the way and boy, she was..."

Elizabeth Sutfin

A K

"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

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

Burger.

Wheelchair Accessible

"We usually order a take out from here and have been satisfied with every order. For the vegetarian burger option, I prefer MikeD with some..."

sakshi garg

"Have stayed in Santa Cruz for about 4 years. But it is my first time to try Burger. Tasted good and really came with huge amount. Will be good to..."

Qiming Liu

"1st impression I was hesitant. Seemed like everyone's first night. But the lead bartender stepped up and displayed some good, quality customer..."

Levi Berghorst

"Looking for a new spot to eat before the long drive home. The add of meatless Monday’s peaked my wife’s interest. I had the pink burger (salmon..."

Jason Moore (SirArgonaut)

"Idk why i did this but I bought the phatty which is two grilled cheese with a burger inside. My wife was judging me and I am still trying to burn..."

Michael Weiss

"I would expected a bit more from a place called "burger." The menu choices were amazing. So many options to choose from. I went with the basic burger..."

Stewart Savage

Harbor Cafe

85/100 (1186 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is my favorite place to have breakfast or lunch. The food never disappoints and the staff is amazing. It’s become a weekly thing to go here. I..."

Ron Andersen

"Great food and drinks just the wait is long I guess all Entertainers are not all v.i.p ..lol. Just celebrated my B-DAY today there ... Heeeey . Lol...."

Gabriel Alamillo Garcia

"The best food and the best staff, especially Christy, Lindsey and Rocco! Love everything about it. It is a must visit when in Santa Cruz. Bonus~they..."

Donna Riege Deaton

"This place is exceptional!! We have visited this spot a few times and it has been amazing each time even if you have to wait an hour on the..."

Sarena Hollenshead

"Our group was staying down the street so we walked down to the Cafe. It looked crowded but the wait was worth it. Ample portions and cooked just as I..."

Connie Gulick Weiman

"One of my favorite places to eat in Santa Cruz. I am not a young one, but have been treated like family there. Love the food and our service has..."

Kathy La Vars

"This place came highly recommended by a couple we met at a local brewery the night before. The sun was out so we enjoyed a killer breakfast made with..."

Stacy Hildreth

"Get the Cali eggs bennidict, it's the. Great breakfast place. A must have anytime in Santa Cruz. Great service, great food, great..."

Cody Patterson

"Small local restaurant with great food and drinks. Being a small restaurant there is a wait most of the time but on weekends the outside..."

Daniel Coy

"Service and food was excellent. FAST service! Obvious from the large crowd that this is a favorite place. The waiter was more than 5..."

Charlotte Jensen

"Great spot for tasty breakfast. Outdoor seating if you want to bring your pup. Awesome veggie burrito and Cali Benedict. Be prepared to wait... but..."

Dorissa Mitchell

"Amazing staff, phenomenal grub, perfect location! Love this place. Best breakfast burritos of Santa Cruz. But don't just take a rockstars word for..."

Adam Pierce

"Honestly the best breakfast I have ever had. New favorite place!!! They have me for..."

Shane Bettes

"We had a big group and the food was all delivered pretty much together. No one had a bad breakfast and the service was satisfactory! Love eating at..."

Dan Sturdivant

"Breakfast is amazing. Great flavor, portion, and..."

Miguel España

"Harbor Cafe is a great brunch / lunch location. It’s a tiny little spot on 7th Ave near the Harbor. They don’t take reservations and are on a..."

MJ Stearns - Your Local Real Estate Expert

"One of the best option for breakfast, brunch and lunch around Santa Cruz. Great food, great serve and nice atmosphere. Plan ahead to go there and be..."

Cris Vasconcelos

"You know it's a great place if there is a wait with free coffee refills. They also text you when the table is ready. The food was very tasty. Had..."

Richard Frock

"This place was so good! My family ages 2 to 62 enjoyed the menu. The service was impeccable and safe eating..."

Darla Worden

"I have been eating at harbor cafe for about 9 years now. There is so much I love about this place. The atmosphere is 5/5, a relaxed breakfast place..."

William Richard

"Definitely coming back had a great time!! Once I get a second home out here I can definitely walk to get a mimosa at the outside bar that they..."

MARIAH CAVAZOS

Parish Publick House

Wheelchair Accessible

Back Nine Grill & Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place to go bomb food. Great service everyone is very nice and professional Best pulled pork love you guys highly recommend this..."

Larry Wells

"There is a lot of buzz about the Back Nine at the Inn at Pasatiempo and it's for good reason! My husband and I had dinner there and it was fabulous...."

Nancy Rollett

"Great service and food! We had the burgers and loved them! Love the rustic but modern decor and great atmosphere. First time here even although we..."

Fiona Macfarlane

"excellent margarita's, burger, fries & onion rings were out of this..."

Jim Howes

"This place is great! Good burgers and sandwiches. Never been dissatisfied with our meal. Very friendly staff and great bar..."

Lorelei French

"So glad we chose to stay at the Inn at Pasatiempo! The Back Nine was our favorite place to be...excellent food, excellent service, and everyone was..."

Traci Liley

"Great amount of food for your money well worth it! Can go for a simple dinner or fancy..."

Taylor Lynn Soetje

"Great new place!!! Had the chance to try a few dishes now and all of them have been delicious!! Cant wait to try the..."

Patty Vazquez Miranda

"All food I tried there was delicious, the appetizers are amazing and the burgers just..."

Carlos Isaac

Laili Restaurant

85/100 (4479 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wait was short, table for two outside in the garden/patio. Lovely watermelon salad, Filet mignon with rice, veggies, wine, water, flat bread and port..."

Gini Gyorkos

"Excellent place to eat! Everything we had was delicious. We tried the Mantoo for appetizer, had the beet, arugula and goat cheese salad and then the..."

Rebecca Stewart

"A must if in Santa Cruz anytime ! The patio is such a sweet refreshing ,romantic , beautiful garden area to enjoy a very tasteful meal ,the chefs are..."

Toni Guel

"We just celebrated our daughter's birthday! Lovely patio and delicious food! We were all very pleased. Highly..."

Colleen Siebert Harris

"The atmosphere and the food are incredible. The meat melts in your mouth. Definitely try a shish kabob the first time you go. The outside patio is..."

Jane Walker

"Favorite restaurant ! Excellent vegetarian selections, anything you order here is amazing but I love the eggplant dish and the Rose meringue..."

Carrie Campbell Clayden

"The food was delicious. I enjoyed the lamb burger. They also served us a complimentary pita with a dip. Very good service. I would recommend..."

Sanchita Sheth

"Great ambience and decent service. Reservations through website are recommended. Quality of the food was terrific. Quantity is sufficient, options..."

Aditya Samalla

"Great wine, great service, beautiful patio, delicious food! We had the butternut squash appetizer (yum!) and the salmon pasta and roasted..."

Susan Head

"I came here with a group of about 20 people. There were some bumps in service, but they were very kind and accommodating. The food was top notch and..."

Stacey M

"Delicious cuisine and intimate seating. Friendly and accommodating. Priced above average, but in line with area and offerings. Try the Black Currant..."

Mark Lee

"The food is fantastic, the patio atmosphere is lovely, but I think we had a new server and we didn't get validated parking. We were seated..."

Jessica Laces

"Laili is my favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz and I always get the same thing because it is so incredibly delicious and unique. The pomegranate..."

Hannah Idalia

Betty Burgers

85/100 (1316 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time there. One of the best burgers I've ever had. Will definitely be going back when I visit Santa Cruz again. Parking is tricky but worth it...."

Cheri Rokas

"Excellent menu. Awesome service great food. The humor behind the menu was awesome as well. He must try. The personalities of the people working there..."

Brian Lowery

"It was our first time there last night. It was busy with the line out the door. The food was good. My husband and kids loved their hamburgers! I..."

Arian Kaloke

"My boyfriend and I stopped in yesterday on our way to the the Mystery Spot and this burger spot was DELICIOUS! I had the 2 step burger and he had one..."

Breanna Adamek

"Hands down one of the best burgers I've eaten! Totally recommend it to anyone that goes to Santa..."

Maria Gonzalez Munoz

"Loved it, huge great tasting burger. Sweet potato fries.....moist, flavor filled, fried to perfection. Good..."

Tom Fleming

"The best I’ll ever have great service and great..."

Moisés Luqueño

"Excellent burgers, friendly staff, great service! Highly..."

Cleo Drozen

"Betty Burgers,the all beef patty is cooked to order. The well done patty was still juicy and all of the condiments that make the burger adds to the..."

John J Marroquin Jr.

"Nice burger spot. Great burgers! Nice folks working there. Love the fries! Enjoyed our food..."

Mary Mora

"Awesome place too have your Burger it's fresh and juicy and it's really really good burgers there very big two and tasty makes my mouth water even..."

Shell Bear

"Best burger in Santa Cruz if you are not wanting a chain burger..."

Robert Floresguerra

"Great burgers and onion rings. Great value with a friendly staff. Big bonus is they're pet friendly..."

Devin Poppa Bear Baker

"Can't believe we haven't tried it until tonight. We definitely found our new Santa Cruz..."

Terry Dembowski

"If you like smash burger, this is better! Big patties, good specialty burgers. Burgers were too big for my mouth, which you may or may not mind...."

Heather Stephenson

"Great burgers and the sides are wonderful. We especially liked the sweet potato fries. The customer service was excellent. This will be a new..."

Guero James

"Great salmon burger, tasty, not over cooked, not overly seasoned. My partner is a VERY picky eater and he loved the blue cheese burger. Wish I'd..."

Sandra Ragan

"Betty is my new best friend. Delicous bugers, fries, and..."

Laine Vehar

"Wish they used grass fed beef. Still was way better than the..."

Nate

"Loved the burgers, definitely a mouthfull & oh so tasty! The o- rings were good, but those skinny little fries were lame. We left most of..."

Todd B

"These burgers put the Betty back in..."

Tabs Micktaggart

"Betty Burgers. Very good burgers, We (3 of us) all had the Point Grinder with blue cheese, and mushrooms, one of our party didn't like blue and the..."

Joyce Haven

"Girls day out with my daughters had to end at Betty's. 😊 This place is fun! And the food is excellent. The chili is just a little spicy and..."

Celestia Brown

"I heard someone discussed about Betty Burgers by chance and the decided to come here and have a try. The burger here is great. The beef patty was..."

Qiming Liu

"Betty Burgers is a very nice place.they also commented my Henna which I will show a picture of. The burgers were the most delicious burgers I've ever..."

Shira Sandler

"Bomb food! Been wanting to go here since my grandmother's name was Betty and she loved burgers. So I said let's go.... And me and my friends weren't..."

Dan

"Great hamburger, delicious onion rings, tasty sweet potato chips and a good atmosphear in the place.I took the chicken hamburger and my friend took..."

Mary Benima

"Great staff and great food!! Reasonably priced quality burgers, shoestring fries were fresh and crispy. Food is simple and really good, atmosphere is..."

BJ Rasmussen

The Buttery

84/100 (1342 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Wine and Beer

Non-smoking restaurants

Gift Cards Available

Dog Friendly

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Best cakes ever!!! I purchased a lemon whipped cream cake and a red velvet cake. Both are to die..."

Karen Cortese Duenas

"I always get the #2 breakfast sandwich on croissant. Bacon, eggs and Swiss. Add a cup of coffee and a fresh squeezed Oj and a stack of cookies...."

Quoc Phan

"We were just driving through and stumbled upon this great little place. Food was amazing and the staff was personable even though it was a holiday..."

Amanda Ergler

"It was great we-were traveling granddaughter googled We received fast service food was well prepared & served hot We did breakfast (ate there)then..."

Linda Lewis Rubinstein

"Favorite spot to visit when in Santa Cruz! Great breakfast and the pastries are fabulous. Enjoying an amazing coconut macaron this morning, I’ve..."

Amanda Banta

"Honestly if I had to choose one place and only one place to eat food, I would choose the buttery! Everything they make is amazing and the staff is..."

Carey Webber

"Loved the wedding cake the Buttery made for Janine and David's wedding at Nestldown in Los Gatos. Gorgeous cake and tasted incredible. It's hard to..."

Lisa LeCoump

"Exceptional, decadent, homey, the best EVER! Such a great..."

Rick Diaz Jr.

"There is not ONE SINGLE THING that isn’t delicious! We had a little scerfuffle with our order that took waayy to long. They usually aren’t not..."

Jen Fischer

"In Santa Cruz for the weekend with the girls. We decided to go to buttery for breakfast. Everything was fantastic from the vegetable frittata to the..."

Diana Brown

"Best coffee, pastry, salads and sandwiches ever!! Totally..."

Dianne Raymond Pellaton

"Delicious sandwiches and the cookies are AMAZING!! I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich with bacon and medjool dates. What a great combination...."

Sophiea Tyler

"Absolutely amazing place ! Love it. Their cheesecake it so bomb..."

Ron Santos

"Yummmm, nice to order a sandwich "your way" .. . . . .terrific..."

Terri Copeland

"This place has been around for as long as I can remember. It’s definitely a Santa Cruz staple. They have the best cakes around. Delicious pastries..."

MJ Stearns - Your Local Real Estate Expert

"Strong good coffee and delicious pastries. I loved the apple one. They have great pastries selection and any coffee you want including cold brew. No..."

Yuval K

"One of our favorite places to have breakfast on the weekends. We enjoyed it so much more in the past, but so much has happened due to the pandemic...."

Alicia Ann Green

"Our wedding cake was great! Our guests loved the buttercream icing. My husband and I loved the chocolate, it was so decadent. We are looking forward..."

Haley Lips

"Absolutely delicious bakery. I would love to come back and try more pastries. The coffee was very delicious and not bitter at all. I had the apple..."

Mari Brown

"The Buttery is kind of like a slice of home. I know to expect good things, and generally, such are delivered. However.... We placed a pre-order for..."

Emily Ditrich

"I ordered a coconut cream pie for my friends bday. I ordered it a day ahead and picked it up the next day in the late morning. While I was there I..."

eric krassow

Oswald

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food is good but can very much be elevated to five star with a bit more effort. The service was lacking a bit. The decorations inside were..."

Tareq Barakzoy

"Chicken soup was great; Caesar was so-so (underdressed and lacking flavor); fish chowder was very good, fish was baked perfectly (crispy on outside,..."

Goolie G

"We had fun! The ambiance is incredible for someone outgoing like us, or we got lucky and ended up talking to everyone on our side of the restaurant..."

Yumary Loretta Salaz

"Haven't been here in ages, and never for lunch. Absolutely deLISH grilled trout over farro and sautéed spinach. It was 90+ degrees in Santa Cruz..."

Debby Robello

"Great simple menu with a huge drink menu! I went for dinner with my family on Friday. It was busy but everything was fantastic. The fresh bread is..."

Emerson Picazo

"Fantastic staff and food. If they ask if you want the aioli, say yes! Great music too, someone older than the staff has planned the music and they..."

Jackie Glazer

"A gem of Santa Cruz. Bizarrely google maps has this on the wrong intersection so be aware it’s closer to the water side of the parking deck than..."

Noah

Kelly's French Bakery

84/100 (1051 ratings)

"I've been going to this bakery for a long time and unfortunately live out of state but my sister assures me their quality is still very good. I have..."

Barbara Noel

"Great bakery. They also have delicious sit down style breakfast and..."

Kevin Cordes

"Awesome food and baked goods. A bit of a wait because it's quite..."

Roger Volden

"Perfect bakery for sweet bite. Excellent..."

Rav cell

"Nice place to have a good brunch and..."

Narkis Golbandi

"Great selection and service, fresh baked, bit pricey, parking is..."

Rob Haworth

"My first time here. Wow, super amazing treats. I had the quiche which was really good. Took home a berry macaroon and it was delicious. Avocado toast..."

Angie Weinberger

West End Tap & Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Bar none was one of the singular best and creative places ive ever been the service was great and the menu was to die for ! Five stars is not enough..."

Andrew Burden

"It is a wonderful place. Great food, wonderful staff, great ambiance. I had the braised short ribs for the first time. Yum! My husband and I..."

Janet Nicholas

"Atmosphere is casual, airy, & Santa Cruz laid back vibe/friendly! Our waitress was great explaining all the different local brews and ciders in our..."

Lynne MacFarlane

"This place is great. The beer menu of full of tempting and very tasty brews. The food was great. The staff were great. The ambiance was great. It..."

Lyle Clark

"Always a nice cozy atmosphere. Great service, yummy wine and beer selections. One of the best burgers in town. Love sitting outside or inside...."

Barb Bernard

"The food was great! The service was great! The beer was great! Very family friendly restaurant. We will definitely be back..."

Caroline Hobbs

"I come here mid- day, fireside for the best SOUP in town. Always different and amazing! Excellent, chill but attentive service. Santa Cruz..."

Marina May

"This was a great place , right down the street from our hotel ,We tried a few places, this was a pleasant surprise, great environment,friendly staff..."

Kristopher Pohlman

"The good and service was over the top. I had the Pork loins. My friend had the Gnooshi. We enjoyed a calamari appetizer with deep fried jalapenos,..."

Bill Kingsland

Walnut Avenue Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"We ordered Shrimp and Tomato Eggs Benedict as well as Scrambled eggs with Turkey and avocado. Both were really satisfying in both portion size and..."

Athul Manoharan

"Came here and ordered shrimp and tomato eggs Benedict, French toast breakfast. You can have multiple times of coffee refills and service is so good..."

Qiming Liu

"I love eggs Benedict and their ahi tuna one is very unique. I can’t find this option from other places and it’s so flavorful and delicious. I’d..."

Judy L

"Very friendly and attentive staff. Food portions are very generous. I got the Special #1 which is basically their chilaquiles but instead of tortilla..."

Katerina Estera-Molina

"Lovely place! Staff were all super friendly, interior was charming, and the menu options / portions were great!! So glad that they had a tofu..."

Ādia Montagna

"Food was great, service was good and fast I did not have to wait long for the service. I ordered 4 main plates it was less than $80 dollar I’ll..."

Patricia Familia

"Decades of Consistency. Always crowded on weekend mornings. Delightful on a Tuesday (for instance). No wait, counter seating, great drip..."

Howard Finfer

"Perfect breakfast. Really great service, very fast and nice. The scramble could've been a bit warmer but that's what happens with avocado sometimes,..."

Paige Fitzmorris

Aldo's Harbor Restaurant

83/100 (1043 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Aldo’s is a wonderful restaurant on the Santa Cruz harbor. Displaced several years ago by seawall reconstruction, they haven’t lost a beat...."

Jim Holtan

"Very good restaurant right near the harbor! We got light appetizers - calamari and coconut shrimp and I had no complaints. It was delicious and if..."

Ethan Mitchell

"Aldos was serving food outdoors before it was the thing to do. A couple friends and I have been meeting here for Sunday breakfast for many years...."

Curtis Postle

"Aldo's is great and a favorite for my family. Just be aware that the main reason to go to Aldo's is the view and ambiance. Nothing happens fast..."

Ben Harmon

"Had the best fish tacos I've ever had. Nice view lots of outdoor seating and great..."

BradleyJay Kolander

"Good site for delicious seafood. normally i would have posted a pic but food looked so good i couldn't stop. definitely worth going back to. the bill..."

R Hudson

"Great old school diner style food located in beautiful yacht marina. Lots of dogs 🐕 playing in the grass. Cool boats ⛵️ to look at. The food..."

Scott Corder

Betty's Burgers

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time there. One of the best burgers I've ever had. Will definitely be going back when I visit Santa Cruz again. Parking is tricky but worth it...."

Cheri Rokas

"Excellent menu. Awesome service great food. The humor behind the menu was awesome as well. He must try. The personalities of the people working there..."

Brian Lowery

"It was our first time there last night. It was busy with the line out the door. The food was good. My husband and kids loved their hamburgers! I..."

Arian Kaloke

"Every burger is excellent! I love the basket of crispy fries. We liked them so much we had to go back and order a second basket. The even bigger..."

Sean Railing

"My boyfriend and I stopped in yesterday on our way to the the Mystery Spot and this burger spot was DELICIOUS! I had the 2 step burger and he had one..."

Breanna Adamek

"Hands down one of the best burgers I've eaten! Totally recommend it to anyone that goes to Santa..."

Maria Gonzalez Munoz

"Loved it, huge great tasting burger. Sweet potato fries.....moist, flavor filled, fried to perfection. Good..."

Tom Fleming

"The best I’ll ever have great service and great..."

Moisés Luqueño

"Excellent burgers, friendly staff, great service! Highly..."

Cleo Drozen

"Betty Burgers,the all beef patty is cooked to order. The well done patty was still juicy and all of the condiments that make the burger adds to the..."

John J Marroquin Jr.

"Nice burger spot. Great burgers! Nice folks working there. Love the fries! Enjoyed our food..."

Mary Mora

"Awesome place too have your Burger it's fresh and juicy and it's really really good burgers there very big two and tasty makes my mouth water even..."

Shell Bear

"Best burger in Santa Cruz if you are not wanting a chain burger..."

Robert Floresguerra

"Great burgers and onion rings. Great value with a friendly staff. Big bonus is they're pet friendly..."

Devin Poppa Bear Baker

"First time trying Betty Burgers and she did us right. After reading other reviews here I decided to try the "Chick-a-Dee?" sandwich with extra sauce...."

Carl O'Neil

"Excellent burgers! Fast service and great outdoor sitting area. Went here on vacation, best burger place I've visited so..."

Alec S

"Chicka dee burger loved the chicken, absolutely perfect, however the whole wheat bun fell apart rather easily, not enough spread on it....chili was..."

Megan Hayes

"Dig this Burger Joint! Excellent stacked burgers. Favorite is Point Grinder - a black n blue beauty with grilled onions. Buns are fresh and meat is..."

Regular Gorgeous

"Literally come here for the garlic fries. The place has very nice vibes and people are very friendly. This location is close to the beach, so you can..."

Jahaziel Magana

Saturn Cafe

83/100 (1767 ratings)

"We were looking for a breakfast spot to please both Vegans as well as Carnivores. I used the Happy Cow app to look for a place with options and..."

Wayne Westlake

"The best vegan burger (bbq chicken) and the best fries I've ever had! Also liked the funky, homey feel of the..."

Tuomas Makinen

"Been here many many times and love the food! Often I become overwhelmed because everything is delicious so it makes it hard for me to decide what to..."

Carrie Lampman

"excellent vegetarian (and vegan) food, guilty pleasures abound! It's like a diner with vegetarian food! Awesome food, great..."

Will Snow

"So delicious! It’s hard for a veggie like myself to find a yummy comfort food type sandwich. The bbq “chicken” ranch sandwich was the bomb...."

Kaitlin Fortin

"Absolutely hands down some of the best staff ever. Very attentive with great attitudes no matter what time of day or night. Best part was my son..."

Danny Durbiano

"Had the CA burger meal. Fabulous bun, fresh & delicious fixings, crispy fries. Even the iced tea was fresh-brewed. Super friendly service. ..."

Jean Walsh Sabolevsky

"This place is great. And if you like ice cream desserts, this place has great..."

Joseph Felice

"it was a great place to eat and dessert. friendly food service people. fairly easy parking. and the Chocolate Madness was dessertgazmic..."

Michael Mc Namara

"The place looks great, the staff is great, the food is great and yes, even the music is great. My new favorite place! Highly..."

Nicolas Radomski

"Even though I haven’t been in years, some of my fondest memories of my frequent trips to Santa Cruz when I lived in Monterey, are stopping in to..."

Angelica Marie

"My boyfriend and I were passing through (both vegetarian) and wanted to stop for lunch. Instantly impressed by the customer service we received and..."

Emily Young

"I love saturns! My go to restaurant when I'm in Santa Cruz the staff is lovely and attentive and the food oh my god the best hands..."

Gem Torres

"This is the best vegan/vegetarian option in Santa Cruz. Simple foods made well. My personal favorite is their tomato soup with a side of garlic..."

Christiane Posl

"I was so so happy to visit Saturn cafe during my time in Santa Cruz. I used to regular the location in Berkeley until they shut down. The food is..."

Aria Pipp

"Ambience: 4.5/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Great place for kids. The staff was really nice and courteous. They were dressed up as different animals. The..."

Asmita Aggarwal

"I LOVE Saturn Cafe! It’s one of my favorite places to eat at in Santa Cruz! They have so many delicious menu items to choose from, it’s always..."

Jes The Foodie

"We decided to go to this restaurant after a nice afternoon at the beach and based our choice from reading reviews. What drew me was the types of..."

Valerie Montalvan

"Amazing vegetarian cafe. The food is very nice and reasonably priced. The vegan milkshakes are fantastic. A bit of a break from the norm as they..."

Richard Jowers

"I just got a vegan option...I don'tremember the name but it was a vegan bbq chicken burger with fries and vegan ranch. It was pretty good and the..."

Michele Brown

Zachary's Restaurant

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"As you get old, and your feet hurt and your hearing goes vague and misleading, a big bottle of nostalgia is the perfect breakfast condiment, along..."

Elija Bandersnatch

"We came on a Saturday around noon and there were several large parties and many parties of two ahead of us. If you are flexible and don't mind..."

Nancy Bravo

"I ordered the breakfast sandwich which was super good!! It was on an oatmeal molasses bread which I've never had before. They also serve fresh..."

Ariana Pinto

"Brunch, brunch, and brunch! This is definitely the new spot I'll be coming back to when I'm in Santa Cruz. The breakfast burger was soooo good!..."

Brad Hodges II

"Very nice brunch spot. Casual, fun atmosphere accompanied by fantastic food! I can personally reccomend the Mike's mess and the breakfast..."

Logan Stribling

"Great place, very tasty food, and friendly staff. Tried Zach’s Breakfast Sandwich, super delicious. Life liked her food as..."

Andriy S

"Love this place! Busy but always fast & exceptional service & food! Oatmeal Molasses Bread(made fresh) is great & we always bring a loaf..."

Rico Morales (Bassamatic)

"Did not disappoint. Hubby had the sourdough waffle, I had french toast with a side of scrambled eggs with cheddar. Everything was perfect, but the..."

Susan Cooper

Jack's Hamburgers

82/100 (7741 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Their burgers and fries are very good. They messed my order up a little bit but that's ok. Not a big deal. I asked for extra lettuce and didn't get..."

Kira Reeve

"We were looking for a quick bite to eat and found Jack's Burgers by accident. We were very impressed on the fast service. Our Burgers and homemade..."

Delia Vasquez

"Just visiting the area for the weekend and found this hidden gem - HOLY COW do I have only good things to say! My quick review? Delicious food,..."

John Grossi

"Flying Hawaiian chicken is the best to me. Their fires are also awesome. My friends think Jack’s is the best burger in Santa..."

Qiming Liu

"The service is friendly and efficient. They have a wide variety of burger selections. They have salmon burgers, chicken sammich, and milk shakes...."

S R

"Was one of the BEST hamburgers I've ever had! ❤️ Just before walking in you could smell the charbroiled flavor. It was SO tasty! I had a..."

Sheryl Varien

"Delicious meal! Burgers were great and the fries were perfect. Jack's was busy when we stopped in but that's to be expected on Memorial Day weekend..."

Rob M

"Highly recommand. Best fries and hamburgers. Everyday 3-4 buy one Hamburg basket or cheeseburger basket get the second basket 1/2..."

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Hindquarter Bar & Grille

82/100 (1214 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I think the Hindquarter bar and grill is the best restaurant with the best food and the most pleasant people that work there I've ever seen . I love..."

Jay Myron Sharmer Jr

"The food is top notch all the way around. Try their Smokey platter or one of their pasta dishes or salads, or try their phenomenal burgers. Very..."

Frankie Rodriguez Jr.

"Great serice and good prime rib. Was nkt that thrilled with fried artichokes as they were "meh." (Just ok.) Our bartenders during happy hour were..."

Kurt E Hoenig

"It’s our favorite place in Santa Cruz 🙌🙌🙌👍👍👍 smoked prime rib and loaded baked potatoes and a full bar can’t go wrong at all..."

Jack Rogers

"Its Been at Least 30 Years Since Ive been Here for Dinner. I found It decades ago to Have Dinner. Ive Heard They are Famous For Pork Chops. Then I..."

Sal Belleci

"We have lived in Santa Cruz 20 years and somehoe we never had been here. We’ve missed out. Service and food was excellent. One of the best dining..."

M'Liss Jarvis Bounds

"This place rocks a hometown atmosphere. Highly..."

Normand Marchand

"Was pleasantly surprised at the size of their servings and the array of items they have on their menu. The combination appetizer was a meal in..."

Cindy Marler

"We went on the busiest night of the year, which also happened to be my birthday. Our service was excellent. The food was perfect. The service was a..."

Nancy Gould Rader

"Wonderful restaurant with terrific food and service! Ambiance is great and patio very..."

Marc Duerr

"Had lunch there food was great. One of my favorite restaurants in Santa..."

Deb Rimmer

"HQ is one of our local go-to's. There's a great selection to choose from, the service is always friendly and helpful, and I love their house made..."

Lisa Silva Mazzei

"Great service We go for every birthday and anniversary. They treat us like family. Always a night worth..."

John Fasolas

"Super good food. Apricot glazed Ribs and the pesto steak were both..."

s lack

"Tuesday night is Pork Chop Night! One of Favorites! Nice Large Portions 😋 The only thing we wished they did, is provide us with Dinner 🥗 Salads..."

Crysta Chambers

"A Beautiful Restaurant. Western pictures, comfortable seating. Nice Cocktails. Steaks are cooked to your own enjoyable Taste. Tender and..."

Julie Duffy

"Right down the street from our hotel. Service was exceptional and the food was..."

Jennifer Atkinson

"The French onion soup alone is worth the visit. This place is so delicious and the staff are very friendly and offer great menu suggestions. ..."

Sandra Martinez

"Outstanding!! Steak was great, we arrived at around 7:50pm, and they close at 8:30, our waitress was Exceptional!!! I plan on stopping by again when..."

Dwight Little

"Atmosphere warm an friendly. Great food customers were very happy to be there. Great experience. Staff excellent. My 2nd time coming here. Will..."

J Lo 916 Norteña

Riva Fish House

81/100 (2717 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We came quite late in the evening but been served really well. We took fish and chips, crab 🦀 sandwich and calamari with fries. Everything was so..."

Fari Blues

"We live locally; and Rivas is a top favorite. When crab is in season, we are on the wharf A Lot. We go between two places. One for the bread and..."

Donna Owens Lindseth

"Amazing place. I am here on business so I ate at the bar. Great food, great view and great locals. You’ve got to give this place a..."

Holly Padilla

"As usual we ate at the bar. I had my usual calamari while my husband had the prawns. Both were deep fried with fries and a giant sliver of �...."

Sharon Crespo Reneau

"Our new favorite place to eat in the boardwalk!!!!! Had so much food had leftovers. The calimari was great, the cod was great, everything was..."

Shari Collondrez

"Oh my goodness, the service here was just the best! Fantastic people, excellent service and awesome food. I definitely will be coming..."

Tami Bacon

"The first time I was brought here was in 2012 and knew I wanted to return so usually every time I am down near the boardwalk I strive to hit this..."

Shelley Marie Rosenberry

"This is the only place we eat at on the wharf. Best food ever the staff are friendly and the service is quick! � It..."

Beatrice Vasquez

"Lots of tourist traps and this is right on the warf but this was really good. Tilapia Vera Cruz was excellent according to the miss'. I had Philly..."

RW

"Fresh fresh fresh and local. Will definitely..."

Dsb

"Possibly the best clam chowder and calamari I've ever had, and I live near the ocean! Service was fantastic, especially given our group size of 18! I..."

Heidi

"Amazing seafood at unbelievable prices. I had fish & chips for $10 and my husband had cioppino for $15. This will now be our go to restaurant in..."

Alisha Pratt

"Amazing Clam Chowder. Oh my gosh this place is amazing! I always have to stop in here when I come for a visit to the west coast. The sour dough..."

Heatherjill47

"I live in Santa Cruz and I eat here at least once a week!It is the most amazing fish place I know!The Fish and Chips is there best..."

Alice Montro

"Good menu, good service, fair prices....had to wait about 30-35 minutes to be seated....but what do you expect on a Saturday evening. It gave us the..."

D

"Inventive, varied and flavorful menu with good vegetarian options, all at extremely fair prices (unlike most of the other wharf restaurants)...."

Berry

"Excellent chowder! Gotta try the Fish and Calamari. On the water, walking distance to..."

Johnny Gomez

"This is a fantastic restaurant. We stopped in Santa Cruz on the way to Monterey and found this one from a small list of the local seafood..."

Reichen Yoo

"Great location on pier. Nice ambient. I would recommend dining inside if you mind birds (pigeons and seagulls) roaming outside. We had the Shrimp..."

Ananya Chakraborty

"We had dinner here tonight and everything was great, from the service to the food. I had grilled salmon with French fries and a house salad and my..."

Beth Silva

"Stopped in for lunch today and was not disappointed. I had the spicy linguine with clams and veggies, it was delicious. It came with a cup of clam..."

bbrene'

"Really enjoyed the food here. Had the bread bowl clam chowder. You can't beat the views and the prices are reasonable. Our waitress Danielle was..."

Nathan Nicholson

"Nice restaurant! Our waiter was awesome and the food was very good. We dined outside but some areas inside had beautiful views too. It was very busy..."

Adeline CHAUTARD

"Went here for dinner with my beautiful wife and kids for her birthday. I ordered steak and shrimp tacos. My son had salmon sandwich with fries, wife..."

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Aloha Island Grille

81/100 (1168 ratings)

"If your a Hawaiian food lover! This is the place to get it! Love the Chicken Katsu and the Grilled Chicken Teriyaki with a side of white rice and..."

Daniel Silva

"It is THEE spot to stop and grab an awesome bite before hitting the sand. Gotta try the Kalbi ribs..."

Mike Fernandez

"Friendly and delicious! Loved the chicken teriyaki!..."

Jacqueline Berlinn

"Onolishis. Like back in Hawaii. Best in Santa..."

Linda Kamalani McIntyre

"Primo all the way around. Best burgers in Santa..."

Roger Dunn

"Best Hawaiian food this side of the pacific......we absolutely love..."

Mark Thacker

"Wiki Wiki Burger and sweet potato fries ROCK...!! Lots of great food at the Aloha Island..."

Patrick Robinson

"Awesome food. Ahi poke with..."

Tina D'Ambrosio

"Best food ever no need to go to..."

Phillip Guerrero

"A delight seeing some Aloha and better yet a taste the Aloha! Thank you great shop for some local line grins that Break da..."

Thad Ferguson

"Food was good, Mac salad with a plate order is decent, side orders of Mac salad have an unusual bitter taste. Portions are very big, the only..."

John Mckinney

"Food was yummy except Mac salad was..."

Lindsey Skidmore

"Great food. Incredible taste and nice..."

Luisa L.

515 Kitchen And Cocktails

"Great place to for a night cap. We went in after a concert around 11PM and even though it seemed full we were able to find two seats at the down..."

George R Williams

"Friendly, easy/going place for a cocktail and meal. Sit outside upstairs and enjoy the view. Manager is a..."

Judy Abbott Guy

"Favorite joint from SF down. Diamond in the rough. Great food after a day of surfin. Bang for buck. Great fun young staff and..."

Tam Irene

"Incredibly friendly & thoughtful staff. Food & drinks were..."

Ian Gabelli

"Cosy little place; love it. Great service. Always come here when I am in Santa..."

Deborah Claire

"nice drinks ,exelent service and great place for a romantic..."

Roman Oviedo

"Loved the ambience..great service from the greeter to the bartenders and..."

Sean Ross

"Great place to eat. Drink. And just..."

Roberto Villanueva

"I love it best place in town. Every time I visited town I go there always definitely my favorite to chill with..."

Cindy Razo

"Great..."

Chris Perez

"Best cocktails in Santa Cruz, hands down. Good food (for non-vegans) at a reasonable..."

Daniel Rall

"Great place with small dishes and cocktails. Sit at the..."

Tamara Keune van Tol

"Best mixology in the Bay Area Love it Go to cocktail..."

Carlos Lourenco

"It almost seems like you won't like it when you walk in ... but then it really knocks your socks off. creative food, cool ambience, great cocktails...."

Salmon Mackerel

"515 kitchen and cocktails. Like this spot in Santa Cruz. It has good food, although it can be a bit spotty at times. On my last visit the bleu..."

Joyce Haven

"Never been as good since. I had the best blackberry mojitos of my life from 515 for brunch back in 2007. The rest of the brunch was very good, but..."

Jenny T

"Great cocktails. Food and ambience are nice, but what is really wonderful here is the adventurous cocktail menu. Enjoy with some tasty appetizers by..."

Evil FaTiH

"The outdoor seating was heated and protected overhead from elements. The table style was awkward for sitting next to my husband, but they were open..."

Aimee McNally

"Wonderful bar and great Asian appetizers such as their version of Lumpia, and their version of Korean fried chicken. Their Korean fried chicken was..."

Sonny Gandhi

"Hands down one of my favorites places in Santa Cruz. Food is always fantastic and flavorful, I highly recommend the Korean Fried Chicken and Dragon..."

Abi T

"Great atmosphere, nice people, fun music. Great food, great drinks. High on the price side, but a great place to go once in a while with friends!..."

SKM Music (Sara Marsalis)

"Hip upstairs spot for creative cocktails, solid beer choices, and a well-prepared and curated menu. Flavors of both food and drinks are clearly..."

G. Chris Griffin

"Overall the service was good and the food and drinks were great. They did a good job with masking and sanitation. We sat outdoors with the heater and..."

Mike B.

Dolphin Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"My first visit because they serve Manhattan Clam Chowder, many others don't . Our waiter very polite and attentive. I split a meal with my friend..."

Virginia Yamamoto

"We have eaten two days for dinner at the Dolphin, great food, great terras and our waiter Jeff is a good..."

Sjaak Betjes

"I hadn't been here in years, but had great memories coming here gowing up. I brought my family here on Monday night and had an amazing meal. The..."

Jennifer Thurston

"I hadn't been here in years. When I was younger, I'd come with my family (seemed like 3 times per week) and always got a hamburger. Everyone started..."

Cyd Haulter

"Our experience was wonderful the staff was so friendly the food was delicious and whoever does the windows I and cleans the patio works his butt..."

Teri Butler Varner

"The clam chowder was the most delicious than I never ate. The service was really efficient and friendly. My family and I are planning to come back..."

Martha Rocha

"Great food, service good and such a beautiful..."

Jill Petersen Travis

"The food is awesome and the view at the end of the peer is beautiful! I make sure to stop by every time I'm in..."

Tony Trujillo

"Just had breakfast, very good, great service and awesome..."

Toni Thomas

"Great Clam Chowder and great music!!! An oase of rest when you come from the..."

Ilonka Betjes

"This seemed like a nice place but a bit dirty. The tables weren't wiped down properly and we were bombarded with pigeons(not the staff's fault). I..."

Emilia Florean

"Great food, great price. I ordered the clam chowder bread bowl and the fish and chips. The clam chowder was delicious, perfectly seasoned and quite..."

Kristina P

"Very unassuming from the outside, but the views are beautiful and this was probably the best meal I ate on my trip. I had the crab cake Benedict for..."

Madeline Markus

"It’s great to enjoy a good walk down the wharf then end to have lunch at Dolphin’s. Great chowder, calamari and fish and chips👊🏼. It’s..."

Danny Duarte

"Great food but a bit pricey. Clam chowder bread bowl was delicious. Lots of birds waiting for food to fall on the ground some even sit on the table..."

Alice Blancas

"Chowder bread bowl for the win, cant go wrong. But what was even better than that were the signature fish tacos, wow some of the best i've ever had..."

Sean Reyes

"Excellent food! Peaceful and relaxing atmosphere in the morning. Service was a little slow to get started, but was great afterward. Crab Benedict was..."

Matthew Malnar

"Typical wharf restaurant. Food is good. Service is above average. We did enjoy the fish plates, sole and sand dabs. Saw burgers go by, looked..."

Bradley Nakaji

Suda

80/100 (1510 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great quality food and excellent cocktails! I wish the menu had a few more choices, but overall I was very happy with what we got. I had the salmon..."

Amy Dahlberg

"Had the fried artichokes and fish tacos. Both were good, fried artichokes we're great. Patio allows dogs! Service was great and they have extensive..."

James Kennedy

"This was my 1st time at Süda. The food was fabulous. I had the salmon special and it was one of the best salmon meals I've had in a long time! The ..."

Tonya Souza-Large

"Wow. What a find this place is. My group had an amazing dinner there, with everyone having a reason to brag about their order. I got the New York..."

Atheer Khan

"Had a nice dinner on Tuesday. Taco Tuesday! This was the place to be seeing as it was so busy. We sat at the bar and the bartender Danny was amazing!..."

Random lee

"Good flavorful food, generous portions, modern vibe and decor, good service but felt a little rushed. The drinks were delicious...."

Aimee McNally

Jack O'neill Restaurant & Lounge

80/100 (2710 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"If you're in Santa Cruz and you're in the mood for a classy environment with an excellent view, professional service, top shelf signature beverages,..."

Prairie Yana Francia

"Owen was so awesome! I would recommend this place for..."

Patty Gruis

"Great place for clam chowder wonderful atmosphere the people were great and friendly..."

Antonino Holmes

"Favorite Monday breakfast place when in town. Service is wonderful! Food is yummy and gluten free. The coffee is so..."

Allison Mowbray Schimke

"Nice restaruant good food. It also has an amazing view of the sunrise in the morning over looking the..."

Damon Sadowski

Hula's Island Grill And Tiki Room

80/100 (3005 ratings)

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