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Maharaja
77/100 (270 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
"They are open for dine in from tomorrow, so had to takeout today. The Togo packing was not perfect so the food had spilled all over by the time we..."
Sandhya Prashant
"We all had an excellent meal! I recommend you give them a try. We had paneer tikka masala, butter paneer masala, and chicken chili and every entree..."
Intactisin
"A quality restaurant who care about taste of India. In Santa Cruz we found it, and ordered Butter Naan, Rogan Josh, Boti Tikka Masala and the taste..."
shuvo chakrabarty
"I ordered lamb vindaloo. Overall I am happy with the dish. Would give it 5 stars if the lamb is not over cooked. It’s pretty tough and dry and..."
Ellie L.
"Food GREAT. Costumer Service FANTASTIC. Always trust the waiter, he’s the GOAT (greatest of all..."
Dena McMillan
"Good food, great service, and best value for money. We were..."
karan chhibber
"I went there 30 minutes before closing time. Food was okay and service was..."
Anu Chitrangana
Akira Sushi
76/100 (1119 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Sushi
Vegan Options
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon
Fish
Sashimi
Sit down
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"One of, if not THE absolute best sushi places in Santa Cruz. The sushi, specialty rolls, bento meals and "sake bombs" are out of this world! The..."
Mysti Hearold
"Besides the fact the hostess stated it would be an hour wait.. I laughed so hard it made me forget about dinner!! My date mentioned that the teriyaki..."
On Lay
"Best sushi I've had! Usually I find one or two things on a menu I really like, but here I'm always trying a new roll. I've never been disappointed..."
Rachel Rose-Murphy
"Akira has the best sushi and such amazing people. We go every Saturday, I swear it just gets better and better every time! Highly recommend Akira to..."
Star Rodriguez
"I don't eat sushi, but the other 7 at our table do, and they all enjoyed it. Each platter was presented beautifully. I had the teriyaki salmon and..."
Debbie Korth Dolder
"Great food, great service! Ate there last night for the first time... Clearly, I've been missing out on some of the best sushi in town!..."
Yoko Francis Thunders
"I LOVE Akira!! They have the best flavors and such fresh fish. The customer service is top notch and super friendly. I'm never disappointed with..."
Kelly Faigley
"Lively sushi spot in Santa Cruz that was pretty busy for a weeknight and not too loud where you couldn't enjoy a conversation with your companions. ..."
Bobby Stephenson
"Hands down best sushi place I've been to in the area. The Kind roll was sooo delicious. I also got an order of the shrimp dumplings and they were too..."
korrina parker
"Delicious (and massive!) sushi rolls! Came here for lunch during the weekday and ate at the bar. I got the Natural Bridges roll, Oishi roll and the..."
Talia Koren
"Placed was packed when we arrived, waited around 40 minutes, but it was worth it! Started with the Gem of Akira, highly recommend this avocado..."
Stormtrooper 24
"The sushi rolls have generous portions of fish, which is great considering many sushi spots have maintained or even raised prices but lowered the..."
Emily Grande
"The food was good but their service was not. Getting the menu to the table took forever, and the orders arrived to the table very..."
SKnari
Falafel House
76/100 (622 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
"Great middle eastern restaurant. The falafel burger and the Combination Special are worth trying out. This might the best (and only) Halal place in..."
Nabeel Nasir (ilmaddict)
"Prices are relatively low, but portions are small too. It's not that bad though, helps to not overeat. Babaganoush tasted great, hummus was..."
Julia R
"nice place for a quick bite. definitely recommend. We got the special combination plate (lamb), the chicken shwarma plate and the falafel salad and..."
Waleed
"It is delicious , but I didn't like that they only gave me 3 small falafels in the veggie combo..."
Noemi Barragan
"We had 3 different dishes. I tasted a little bit of everything. Very fresh and..."
Frank Antonucci
"My first time having this type food. I really enjoyed my sandwich. The other person I was with ordered the chicken combo plate along with the..."
Phyllis Dias
"The food here is always fresh, carefully prepared, and wonderfully spiced. Beats the heck out of those chain Falafel and Gyro places. And it has..."
Len of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Diner
76/100 (2034 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Diner
Asian
American
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Pasta
Omelette
Salad
Pho
Clam Chowder
Waffles
Biscuits and gravy
Chili
Cakes
Salmon
Pesto
Burger
Fish
Chowder
Curry
Noodle
Shrimp
Beef
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Pancakes
Toasts
Sit down
Asian
American
Diner
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Delicious breakfast. I had the Canadian eggs benedict and a side of sausage gravy that comes with a huge fluffy biscuit. My husband had french toast..."
Beka O'Meara (Beka)
"It was great! We were on a family trip and decided to stop by. Great service, food, atmosphere. Love the retro vibe. Didn't wait too long for our..."
Yesi Amezcua
"Epic flavorful breakfast & super friendly service. The food was not over greased or over seasoned. I got the corned beef hash with fried egg and it..."
Deborah M
"Hands down the absolute best diner in a 100 mile radius! Every single time I bring friends here to eat for the first time they are blown away with..."
Dane Dison
"This was my second time visiting the diner. The last family visit over 5 years ago, and again I am back to attend a family wedding and I wanted to..."
Front Squats and French Bulldogs
"We had a larger group and they accommodated us with smiles! It was clean and the service was great. Our food came quickly and was very good. The kids..."
Am-ma Karen
Firefish Grill
75/100 (1452 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Bar
Bar
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Clam Chowder
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Cakes
Crab
Tacos
Seafood Platters
Pesto
Scallops
Cod
Fish
Clams
Swordfish
Oyster
Burger
Halibut
Calamari
Prawns
Risotto
Cioppino
Tuna
Fish & chips
Bass
Shellfish
Shrimp
Jambalaya
Calamares
Salmon
Pasta
Crab Cake
Salad
Chowder
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My wife and I both had the Baby Spinach Salad and it was absolutely great! The view was great! The staff and service was great! Would recommend..."
Matthew Quesada
"The snapper was absolutely delicious and the service (Carmen) was fantastic. With a gorgeous view and full bar, this place is a must when visiting..."
Heather Mechling Eckels
"I only go for the abalone � Their specials always sound so great! Because there was only 2 of us, we were seated right away. Last night, my..."
Cassie Hart Arellano
"Excellent, friendly service and amazing food. I had scallops Monterey and the dish was to die for. My husband had he halibut and it looked delicious..."
Cyn Graves
"My husband, father & I went for lunch today, The service and food were both excellent. I had the crab cakes which are the best I have ever had. My..."
Judy Busalacchi Bekker
"My favorite seafood restaurant in Santa Cruz. They have always been great, the food is amazing, and they are nice to my kids. The Rockefeller is my..."
Nicholas Michael Ranger
"Amazing crab cakes and risotto was absolutely delicious!!! From appetizer to cocktails to entree it was all magnificent! I used to live here I now..."
Theresa Wiles
"Great company, Awesome weather, great view. During the week not so crowded and we got right in and had a cute waitress that was pretty attentive ...."
Jarrod Kane
"Best place to have a romantic dinner in Santa Cruz. Food and service were excellent. Having the ocean as your backdrop made it even more appealing...."
Vince Tuzzi
"Best salmon dish (I'm pretty sure) I've ever had. Awesome service, great view of the ocean. Top..."
Mark Crutchfield
"My husband and I were looking for this restaurant for one hour and nobody could help us. So, finally we are here and they did a good quick service...."
Inna Nechypurenko
"Awesome fish dishes of course Sand Dabs! Wonderfully accompanied with a Chardonnay caper sauce! I sit at the bar where the drinks come fast...."
Bruce B
"Overall, we all liked it. We ordered Grilled Seabass topped with lobster sauce & served with mashed potatoes and spinach on bottom . We also ordered..."
Glamagirl
"Excellent food and service. My husband got fish stuff which he loves and I go chicken. Excellent on..."
Bernice
"The dinner specials were awesome. Mom had tender cooked albalone, big sis had a perfectly seared ahi, little sis a moist and flavorful stuffed..."
Kim B
"Enjoyed our meals. My wife and I had lunch here at a recent trip. My wife is from the East coast, and rarely likes the Crab Cakes she gets in the..."
JB
"Best on the Wharf!. Had the steak and rockafeller prawns, very good. Service was great and the place looks nice. The new kitchen was a cool idea. Way..."
Bryan
"Loved it!!!!!!. My family and i enjoyed firefish!! chowder is the best!!! i had mesquite grilled salmon with hollandaise sauce.maybe the best i've..."
Charlie
"We were celebrating our anniversary here again. It's a nice place to be for special occasions. Restaurant is located Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and..."
Amir Virani
"Well made cocktails. The food was fabulous. So beautifully presented and the flavors amazing. I had the 5 coarse special; crusted chicken over..."
Margaret Lund
"Great fish and chips - I especially like the mixed seafood platter with fried prawns,scallops, calamari and fresh fish. Visit and say hi to the sea..."
Lainey Cameron
Falafel Hut
74/100 (379 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fish
Burger
Falafel
Shawarma
Sit down
Fast food
Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Music playing way too loud, otherwise Falafel Hut is a nice place to grab a bite to eat. I ordered the falafel wrap, which was tasty without trying..."
Marx Moley
Beach Street Cafe
74/100 (656 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
American
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Cakes
Burger
Shrimp
Pancakes
Salad
Crab
Eggs Benedict
Sit down
American
Café
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"I've always had a great experience coming into this Cafe. The food is delicious and is always fresh. Despite being understaffed, I always get a..."
Alexandra
"This is a nice place to grab breakfast if you like to get up early to eat and then take a walk on the beach. This is a small place so early is..."
Mark Bartlett
"Got the guacamole omelet and it was great! They make it there so it tasted really fresh! Service was ok. Just make sure you either have your parking..."
Chris Whipple
"With 5 kids my husband and I stopped in, we were instantly greeting an accommodated quickly. Food was amazing! Best customer service for a busy..."
Caitlin Mayo
"I visited the cafe everyday for my recent trip to SC and after the second time they had my order memorised and ready in an instant. The waitresses..."
Sameer Qureshi
Taqueria Vallarta
73/100 (829 ratings)
Quick Bites
Spanish
Spanish
Latin
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Breakfast
Tortillas
Fish
Shrimp
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Latin
Spanish
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Late Night
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Plenty food and quick service. Tacos & the asada dishes seem to be their specialty with hefty meat servings. Flavor is ok, ordered the enchilada. The..."
Anabel Hernandez-Mejia
"One of the things I miss terribly in Colorado is good Mexican food. There are many good taquerias in Santa Cruz, but this is my favorite. ..."
Robert Bixby
"Always great food. Fresh and served quickly. The homemade salsas are..."
fuh kinay
"All around great food options that is truly affordable. This is a stable for the local community and also a great spot for visitors out of town. The..."
miniqooper
"Amazing tacos!! The shrimp, al pastor and the carne asada was soo good. And definitely filling! Gotta eat them quick for take out, or it gets soggy...."
Dhanurja De Silva
"This was the best burrito (I'm a vegetarian) I have ever eaten. And it just got better from there... The salsa at the bar, the chips...just..."
Shai Plonski
"Al Pastor and Fish Tacos are soooooo delicious! Carne Asada and Grilled Pollo are not bad too. Definitely coming back..."
K Min
"The food here is excellent. This is undoubtedly the best taqueria experience in California. You order at the counter and they bring your plate to..."
Michael Moran
River Cafe
72/100 (290 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Salad
Café
Seating
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"What's there not to like. Their food is the best-tasting and healthiest in Santa Cruz. You can sit indoors or outdoors and even check on sales at the..."
Rene Netter
"I had the best breakfast burrito at the River Cafe. It nourished me for the whole day. As a nurse, I appreciate the attention to nutritional..."
Andra Sandberg
"Visited the river cafe juice bar- absolutely amazing! Great..."
Jj Chronister
"Great quality, great people. I'd suggest the poached eggs with rye toast and that TOP-SHELF bacon..."
Jordon Sturty
"Some of the best organic food and baked goods in..."
Maaya Moon
"Hidden gem! I got the steamed beef momos (under the owner’s recommendation) and pork momos…. They do not disappoint! Love their homemade hot..."
J
"I’m from Nepal. I had their Vegan momos for lunch 🥟 . They’re amazing - filling, tasty, & comfy!!! Also, Rabji is a fun guy to chat with..."
Ankurman Shrestha
"One of the best places to eat in Santa Cruz. Vegan options (the momos are the best!) Beautiful outdoor seating, and the kindest staff and owner...."
Enisha Sehgal
"Pretty good food, the dumplings were delicious. Avocado toast was a bit bare but still yummy with some hot..."
Maia Miglio
"My favorite food place ever. The iced Mocha is the best coffee I’ve had. the people who work here are so friendly. The food is always exactly what..."
Stella Rose
"Nomad Momo makes the best dumplings in Santa Cruz! Fantastic, simple menu of mostly Tibetan items. The Vegan Dumplings are one of the best dishes in..."
Eddie Diaz
"Food was waaaay better than I expected, I got a quiche and the veggie momos, as well as a mocha coffee. I must say I was rather empresses with all of..."
MFG _
"A small cafe, but the space is welcoming and nice. There’s good, open seating outside or a small area inside with big windows. Food was pretty..."
Harry Chan
Ideal Bar & Grill
70/100 (3744 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Vegan Options
American
Seafood
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Seafood
Bar
American
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Brunch
Pasta
Salad
Nachos
Clam Chowder
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Calamari
Ceviche
Calamares
Burger
Pesto
Salmon
Hamburgers
Fish
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Shrimp
Fish Taco
Tacos
Lobster
Ribs
Sit down
American
Soups
Seafood
Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Drinks
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Great food & customer service from the servers. Not so much from the young lady that seats you. Phenomenal view & beautiful day to eat on the deck...."
Lou ggle
"Great food! Went here with nearly 10 co-workers and we all had a blast! You have to try the clam chowder in a bread bowl, they are known for it! We..."
Kyle Lowman
"The food was amazing, the service was fantastic! We only waited about 5-10 minutes for a table. Once we were sat, our server was quick! She took our..."
Katie Roberts
"I come here sometimes on my days off to have a drink 🍸 and some good food. The staff is friendly and the service here is typically good. There's..."
Davisu Echo
"Food was tasty, service was good as well. Stuffed salmon and the mexican mimosa were absolutely delicious. A little pricey, but its seafood on the..."
Tabitha Paige
"We ordered the grilled garlic and brie charcuterie board as well as the fish tacos. Both were solid choices, especially the tacos. Market price for..."
Marx Moley
"I would give it a 4 Star since all of our food came out cold but the clam chowder made me give it 5 stars. This has some of the best chowder I've..."
Brad Hodges II
"The service was good and the ambiance was nice. We ordered the Brie cheese plate with garlic and was happily surprised by the presentation (pic was..."
Samala Bernier
Las Olitas Cantina & Grill
70/100 (1000 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Latin
Southwestern
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Risotto
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Shrimp
Fajitas
Beef
Fish
Lobster
Salad
Chili
Scallops
Oyster
Sit down
Seafood
Mexican
Southwestern
Latin
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
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