24 restaurant menus in Santa Cruz, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"We held a wonderful surprise birthday party for 34 people at Mosaic. Everything was 5 star. We started with calamari and Mediterranean platter..."
Marilyn McCusker
"my experience in restaurants business and food tasting, i grant this place as an excellent because the quality of foods they use, flavors, and..."
Elias Salibi
"The food was delicious, best Mediterranean food I’ve ever had. It seems even better then I remember from a couple years ago. The staff was amazing!..."
Laurie Hardison
"The hummus was one of the best I've ever had - and I grew up in Israel, I know good hummus! Great atmosphere, very friendly staff, I recommend it..."
Dana Peleg
"First time there was on a Friday night after a movie. Service was great. Food was even better. The bread with pesto dipping sauce and calamari were..."
Emma Sanchez
"Mosaic is absolutely our "go to" restaurant. There is not one item on the menu that is not absolutely delicious, interesting and beautifully..."
Cindi Rose Zirilli
"It was wonderful food with an amazing atmosphere. Our waitress Alicia was very helpful and kind. It was all around a great dining..."
Autumn Petro
"We had our rehearsal dinner here! It was amazing! We were treated so well and everyone love the food, staff, and belly dancer! Thank you Mozaic! It..."
Nicole Saad Hofschneider
"Great food. The veggie platter is awesome. Pleasant..."
Rohan Singh
"Wonderful food, friendly service and overall lovely ambiance. I highly recommend it..."
Dahlia Fortes-Torres
"Delicious, fresh and incredibly fast service. We walked in and out of about 5 restaurants and when we saw the menu and the dining area we knew we..."
Stephanie DeWolfe
"Great new addition to downtown Santa Cruz!! Beautiful remodel with romantic tones. Great food & the owners are cool & stylin. I highly recommend..."
Christi Caviglia
"Food is my favorite thing about life and Mozaic is my favorite place to enjoy it. The food, atmosphere and people here all make you feel..."
Angelina San Paolo
"Superb Lebanese cuisine! High quality ingredients, creative, meticulous execution, great ambiance. Recommended with..."
Smadar Lavie
"We had a New Year's Eve/Birthday Party Dinner Celebration at Mosaic this year, with 34 wild and rollicking people. Jay and his staff provided a..."
Carolyn Mecozzi
"Great staff! Our waitress Aubrey was sweet, personable, fast and informational. Food was good. A little pricey for the size of portion. Flavors..."
Debbie Pieracci
"Very delicious food, the lamb was tender and well seasoned. The chiken was delicious and moist. Greek salad was very fresh. I recommend this place...."
Jay S
"The best lamb shank on West coast. Great experience from being greeted at the door on our way in all the eay to the end. A must if you love lamb, but..."
Simona Hudson
"Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! To be honest I’ve never been much of an explorer of foreign cuisine. My boyfriend loves this restaurant so I thought..."
Sandy D
"Pulpo was ok, kinda fishy, hummus slapped, baklava tasted store bought. Fig mule was tasty. Patio was nice to bring my dog. Over all, I'd come again..."
Ashley Perez
"Didn’t love the vegetarians option that much, but my friends loved the chicken and the lamb.
It has great..."
Sugam Sharma
"The food was excellent. The meal started off with warm crusty bread with a garlic dipping sauce that was indescribably delicious. The lamb shanks..."
Nanette Guevara
"Good food, great service, good cocktails. I'm fond of lamb and gin, and this place delivers on both counts. Our server Alicia was very personable and..."
"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..."
Large Seafood Cocktails with Our House-Made Cocktail Sauce and Lemon
Fish & Chips
Bass
Pasta
Chilled Sandwich
Lobster Roll
Lasagne
Salad
Oysters on the Half Shell with Cocktail Sauce Horseradish and Lemon
Tapas
Club Sandwich
Clam Chowder
Chili Lime Prawn Tacos
crab sandwich
Fish Taco
Cakes
Pesto
Crab
Steamed Black Mussels or Clams
Fresh Oysters
Tacos
Fish
Scallops
Giovanni's Famous Cioppino
Classic Fish and Chips
Halibut
Seafood pasta
Clams
Fish Tacos
Rolls
Oyster
Sandwiches
French Fries
Fish Sandwich
Prawns
Crab cakes
Calamari
Burger
Fish Sandwich
Polenta
Mussels
Calamari and Fries
Cioppino
Tuna
Sit down
Seafood
American
Bar
Soups
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Mid-range
"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
"A really popular and relatively affordable casual dining spot located on the long boardwalk. It’s manned by a number of friendly workers but..."
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..."
"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..."
"Fantastic food reasonably priced for upscale Italian. Would dine here regularly if we were locals. A little noisy, but otherwise good ambience...."
Kellye B Owens
"Recently had a trip to Italy and found myself saying 'this is good but it's not as good as Lillian's'. Wonderful restaurant. You must book..."
Ronnie Stanton
"Santa Cruz was an alien town to me and had no idea where to go eat! Heard about this restaurant and never visited another one! The hospitality is..."
Sohrab Singh
"Belly bursting happiness. Lillian's is right down the street where I live, so it proves to be my favorite local restaurant and a usual for my..."
Cheapeats
"After making reservations we headed over there so we would be there right on time. But when we got there, the restauraunt was packed! We had to wait..."
Keri M-H
"Thank you Lillian's. Thank you for coming to Santa Cruz. Love the ambience. Love the food. Love the..."
Flipper
"This place rocks! I called at 430 on saturday to see when we could get in. Her took my mame and number and told me an hour. An jour later we were..."
Agoble
"This place is great. Just left there and had to write a review. Everything was delisous and was very well priced. This place is the besitalian I have..."
Itai Britany
"This was the perfect valentines day spot. The soup is the best I've ever had. The aroma alone will make you fall in..."
Tyler Rossman
"Wow this place is great. One of those small diners with killer food you would see on food networks diners drive in's and dives. The Sunday gravy is..."
Kevin Talbot
"Get there early the place fills up fast. Their meat sauce is..."
Michelle
"Wow this was so good. I got the Gorgonzola fiochetti, a slightly sweet and savory and creamy pasta with prosciutto. So good! My partners pasta w meat..."
Maia Miglio
"After a long day of hiking or day on the boardwalk, drive 10 minutes to this gem of a restaurant! Excellent for families, generous portions and..."
Richard H
"This was my fourth visit here so I felt it was time to give this place the review it deserves. This Italian restaurant is one reason I drive 80 miles..."
Ariane Arnaldo
"Great service. Made a reservation the night before and the host was very friendly and helpful. I asked for a certain table and they said they would..."
Rick Salgado
"We enjoyed a wonderful dining experience all around. During the short time we were waiting to be seated, three servers, as they were passing by,..."
E Graze
"We called ahead on a Friday evening at 6:00PM and of course we were unable to make reservations as it is all booked for the night. When we arrived to..."
Kim C
"Lillian's has been a star since they opened! I moved away and was visiting, so I had an opportunity to visit their new and large, yet comfy and..."
Jeni Brill
"What a delightful surprise finding this restaurant was!! We were staying in Capitola and took a drive to Santa Cruz. As dinner approached, I looked..."
"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..."
"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..."
"My family is from northern Italy and the lakes region has always been a favorite place to visit so when I saw an Italian restaurant featuring Lake..."
Coho Boy
"Really warm, attentive staff and very authentic italian dishes. Great outdoor seating options as..."
Katrina Wagner
"Simply pleasant place. Tasty food, fast service. What's more important in restaurant business the owner is in place, which makes you feel like you're..."
Vlad Ga
"So delicious!! I got the mushroom ravioli and it was so..."
Kyle Bergerson
"I hadn’t been in a number of years, my recollection was good not great. However I’ve been twice in about the past six weeks and it has been..."
Randall Nacamuli
"Great food, even BETTER service, don't miss Lago di..."
J C
"Good scene for tasty Italian food. I love snacking here. Certainly worth a return visit. It has an awesome feel to it. Food is similar to a cafe in..."
Laurie Moses
"The food was delicious and the staff was amazing. The patio was nice and warm..."
Aden Shannon
"Authentic family friendly Italian restaurant. My boyfriend and I went there for dinner yesterday. We believe their food was authentic and service was..."
"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,..."
"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..."
"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..."
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"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"Oh my goodness! Italian food at it's finest. Our first time at this restaurant - we will definitely be back again soon. Our waiter, I believe his..."
Jim Bonstein
"Came here on a recommendation from a friend who used to be a local. Great recommendation!
Everything from the food to the service was exceptional...."
Ramit Mehta
"Great Italian food the restaurant looks great live band and the service was pretty good 👍 If you enjoy more authentic Italian food this is a good..."
Davisu Echo
"We have had so many people tell us we “have to try their Amalfi Martini🍸 (Well Made Vodka, grapefruit juice, House-made Limoncello cream).
So I..."
Loren Morse, REALTOR
"Nice local restaurant with large indoor and some outdoor sitting. The food was good and so was the service. Pizza was ok but I preferred the pasta...."
Yuval K
"Great location with easy parking next door. Service was good and friendly but not pushy. Outdoor patio is excellent when weather is good. They carry..."
Tareq Barakzoy
"The food was delicious and the service excellent! They substituted a meat sauce for my daughter instead of meatballs when I asked for something with..."
Michelle Rogoyski
"Absolutely amazing food, drinks, and service! Violet was our waitress and she was such a..."
"Visited Johnny's rather last minute with 9 of us. They accommodated us in about 30 minutes even though they were packed. Laura was our waitress. ..."
Shelley Davidson Cummings
"Great service and good food! A gem place on a Friday night especially for locals. A server named Nina has exceptional customer service! She can make..."
Fredrick Wing
"Excellent seafood, perfect, professional service and a lovely unpretentious neighborhood vibe. The best Creme Brulee I have ever had, anywhere. Don't..."
Susan Pemble
"Just wow!! Best meal I’ve had in months!! Crab cakes were amazing, steak was cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth. And those mini desserts will..."
Sheri Lunamoré
"Super lekker gegeten , voorgerecht was verassend lekker en hoofdgerecht was top . Jammer alleen dat je nadat je je vork neerlegt voordat de wijn op..."
Eric Bartels
"Love this local spot. Friendly staff, fresh food, great views and parking is typically great. Fish tacos or Fish n Chips are always a great option...."
Jen Lorenzini
"Superb food, excellent drinks, an amazing view and happy staff. My favorite seafood restaurant in Santa..."
Payson Mcnett
"First time at Johnny’s, very friendly wait staff, good service, delicious food and a wonderful view over the..."
Debbie Macdonald
"Love this place. Excellent food, cocktails and fun atmosphere. My family visiting from San Diego were very impressed and loved taco..."
George Daniel DeLeon
"Hard to feed a family of five well, until you go to Johnny’s. Calamari, beef sliders, chicken sliders, chicken wings & margaritas all at happy hour..."
Tammy Giulian
"Amazing service, amazing views, amazing calamari and fish bites and great crab cake! Potato skin was good and the margarita was ok (never had one..."
Jub Jub
"Loved the clam chowder, salmon burger and dessert bites! We went for happy hour and ended up staying for dinner, went home stuffed and with plenty of..."
Sheila Grammond
"The food was pretty good. Drinks were good. We decided to come here because Phil's Fish Market was way too busy and crowded. The garlic bread was..."
Steve Sabu
"Clam chowder was super delicious!
The food was fresh… but very less options to choose from…
The place altogether has great service and comes with..."
RUTUJA GIRMAL
"Really a perfect treat. Fish right off the boat and onto our plates, into our mouths, now swimming in our belly’s and the fish seems to have had a..."
Cyclistlaw Motorcycle and Bike Crash Attorneys
"A lovely seaside setting to enjoy the excellent offerings at Johnny's Harbor. Fresh fish prepared straight from the dock, "undressed" or "decked out"..."
Lisa Greco
"WOW - What amazing service from a server, Michelle plus kitchen manager, Greg. I found Johnny's Harborside menu to be exactly what we needed due to..."
Joanne Day
"Views of Santa Cruz marina. Good Service, good food. Clam chowder soup was surprisingly flavorful and zesty. The tangy salsa with fish tacos elevated..."
Anu Potnis
"Nice view and exceedingly eager service. Wasn't crazy about the food, but that has more to do with my Croatian expectations of seafood than the..."
"A great find! We were lucky to find the Water Street grill across the street from our hotel just when we were hungry for an early dinner. The grill..."
William Stieritz
"Awesome service, awesome food, can't wait to go back. "Why go home?" - said my hubby as they brought out the toasted bread with a light pesto garlic..."
Jennifer Worsham
"We had the BEST Server Ever & food was great. Very dog friendly girls even got served..."
Suzan Pezzini
"Very pleasant experience. Water street is a smaller and very personable venue. Dinner was delicious. I enjoyed one of the specials for the evening,..."
Chris B
"The food was great and worth the long wait. I had the fish tacos which were delicious, just the right amount of fish and veggies. The mango salsa..."
Mohammed Ishaq
"Loved the food and the staff. Service was a bit slow, they are also hit by the shortage of food industry workers, but really nice ladies work over..."
Akash Mohanty
"Absolutely lovely place and friendly staff! Kids were happy to have fish and chips and lemonade, also they got complimentary fresh watermelon and..."
"Yummy! Fresh and fast. I love this place. � I am forced to type more?!?!?? Ok. This is a great place to get a quick bite to eat. It’s healthy and..."
Christi McBride
"My favorite place to eat any chance I get. Always an excellent, safe meal. I have many allergies and eat mostly vegetarian and love all the..."
Cristy Parisi-Tuchtenhagen
"First time eating here and it was wonderful! I had the green curry chicken it was great-next time I’m trying the teriyaki..."
Linda Gillam Rabe
"Love the food the small space wife loves it..."
Phillip Jaquez
"We love this place! Super tasty and fresh! I just had a veggie stir fry bowl with spicy ginger beef, a bowl full of YUM! We keep coming..."
Kim Rademaker Moritz
"I absolutely love this place!!! Spicy Dan's Peanut Delight w Ginger Beef is my favorite!!!! It's fresh and you don't leave feeling like crap. It's..."
Crystal Brown-Rudnick
"A must visit Every time I’m in town. Weather its to-go to there. Always a must. Been vegetarian for 16 years and this place is so flavorful and..."
Rick Diaz Jr.
"One of the best places to get a quick, satisfying meal! I highly recommend..."
Victor A. Carrasco
"Had the most delicious box of veggies! Never knew they could absolutely taste and smell so wonderful! One of my new favs' Charlie Hong..."
Christine Delgado
"Good organic food, great service at a fair price. I had the Hoison Pork bowl, and it was..."
Mark Richards
"Always great every time,green curry chicken is what I usually will get,everything else I tried was delicious, and the mushroom soup hits the spot on..."
Dominick Foley
"There's one awful thing about CHK that nobody seems to realize. Let me clue you in. Imagine if you will: its tuesday night. Dinnertime. You call in a..."
Tapan Lockwood
"Love the Pai Thai noodles.. always great place and..."
Ruth Saro
"Yummy!! The red curry bowl was delish and the pad this was very good too. The peanut butter cookies are a must! Thank you and see you soon. ..."
Maria Ochoa
"Love the food
Love the environment
Love the people
Love the music
Total love..."
Katelyn Taubman
"It’s getting late and after a flurry of visiting old friends and fancy restaurants, I am finally kicked loose with no clear itinerary, hungry, but..."
Elija Bandersnatch
"I had the Gado Gado w/ Hoison Pork. It had lots of peanut sauce and was very filling. The pork was very soft and tasty. Lots of green onions and..."
Max Pietsch (Max)
"Confession: I love junk food. Now this food is anything but junk - fresh, local, high-quality ingredients. At the same time, however, it satisfies my..."
Brian Caulfield
"My go to spot in Santa Cruz for takeout. A friend showed me this place years ago and I make sure to stop by every time I visit the area. Best rice..."
Jonathan Vargas
"Sorry, no photos this time, but this place is awesome. Do not come here if you do not like strong 💪🏼 flavors... the food here reminds me of..."
Dave Riegert
"Got spicy dan with chicken so good love getting it everytime we go. Can't wait to go back..."
Mark M.
"It had tanked for awhile, but seems to have been turned around. Not many vegan places here in SC, so its nice to have it back. My only gripe, this..."
"I went to here the other day for an early dinner/happy hour. In the picture we have two garden salads with green goddess dressing and added salmon,..."
Loren Morse, REALTOR
"Came here on a whim as we were on a weekend walk. Stopped in for an early dinner and the place was really busy outside. We had our dog with us and..."
Mike B.
"Seabright social is a fun spot to grab some brews and food while waiting out the rain or just hanging out in Santa Cruz.
They don’t have many..."
Jes The Foodie
"Haven't been here since they became "Social" and was nearby today so I stopped by. Got there mid-afternoon so seating was easy. Service was great! He..."
Mark “Jake” Jessen
"So glad that my favorite neighborhood spot was able to reopen under new ownership. The interior has a different, cosy vibe. The patio is where I..."
Veronica Zaleha
"We love this place! We live in the Bay and every time we come to Santa Cruz we have lunch here. We had a little trouble with the waitress both times..."
"A must-visit!
Cozy atmosphere with friendly staff.
The food here is top notch, from the traditional to the far-out, they have a transcendent..."
Logan Stribling
"I have to visit this place every time I come to Santa Cruz. The rolls are extremely tasty, and much simpler than many sushi spots (no deep fried..."
Brandon Higley (nodBard)
"Fantastic sushi and some of the best customer service I've ever had. I'll be back and so will all my friends..."
Ryan McCoubrey
"Oh my God service/food is OUTSTANDING. I GOT A MINUTE THIS IS ONE OUT OF THREE RESTAURANTS THERE I WOULDN'T MIND EATING IN COMFORTABLY. YOU ARE..."
salina acosta
"Mobo sushi is great for families little or big. Their food has lots of flavor and interesting tastes. The menu tells if food is spicy and there are..."
Inez D'Souza
"They have a great variety of rolls at Mobo. The vegetarian gyoza was also good. We got our food in just a few..."
Sean D'Souza
"Excellent service and good sushi. Interesting combinations in the rolls. But I have noticed that the prices have gone up and the portions have gone..."
Paula Alder
"A recent remodel of this place has left it... Wanting for more. The sushi is fantastic and the service if quick. The value of what you pay for and..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"My First time Here I was Recommended by My Favorite Server Katherine From The Hideout and also was My Only Server at Cafe Cruz. While we Were Talking..."
Sal Belleci
"Mouth watering and Delightful! Owner and head chef Lamo is one hell of a cook, he and Joel "his business partner" compliment each other perfectly!..."
P Largo
"We are lucky enough to live only 5 minutes away from one of our favorite places for brunch, lunch or dinner. The Point is a great place for meeting..."
Melissa Rogers
"Had a fabulous dinner last night! We sat at the bar and John served us, excellent service:-).. the Brie appetizer was amazing followed by a..."
Janet Rader
"Delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner and the wait staff and bartenders are friendly. Great drinks, great food every..."
"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
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