American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Santa Cruz
98 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 were curious about the food and dessert here for a long time. Today finally got a chance and came by. It seems they have seasonal menu. We ordered..."
Qiming Liu
"Vim’s is one of the best restaurants I’ve been to in California. My server Eric was so attentive and caring, he even called us before our..."
Adrian Arce
"This place was delicious! I would highly recommend! I’m usually skeptical of pork tenderloin being dry and over cooked, but these are sous vide and..."
Paul-Elie Nauleau
"My fiancee and I love this place! Chef Jess is phenomenal, and the staff is always super friendly. On our last visit, my fiancee and I actually..."
Steven Lewis
"Vim Dining and Desserts was such a great experience, we booked a table for the next day! Fantastic food and very relaxed atmosphere. Outstanding..."
Inna Cherneykina
"We enjoyed Vim very much. The food is done well and the staff is..."
Burton Kendall
"Vim is a truly unique dining experience. I have had a different dish each time and never been disappointed! The service, food and drinks are..."
"Undeniably the #1 best ice cream maker and shop in Santa Cruz. Best strawberry ice cream ever!!! Staff and owner are delightfully fun and kind and it..."
Julia Ess
"My favorite ice cream shop in town. I love the toasted marshmallow fluff, and their Roxy Road, Strawberry and Turkish Coffee ice creams are the..."
Julia Michelle Dunn
"The best ice cream around! I love the unique flavors offered! I like how they are always changing it up! Never know what the new sample will be......."
Kierre Henderson
"I had the mint chocolate chip in a waffle cone! Yum! I’ve never had a flavor I didn’t like from Mission Hill..."
Holly Adams
"This is one of our favorite ice cream places. Their green tea is a personal..."
LeAndra Johnson
"Delicious ice cream and some unique flavors. We enjoyed all 4 that we..."
Lisa Mendenhall
"Amazing flavors! My favorite is the Mint Chip!!! Sweet..."
"How many more ways can I say YES!!! the new chef is superb, bringing great fare back into this amazing book shop space. Love the comfortable nature..."
Lindsay Mooney
"I’ve been book shopping here a few times since moving to Santa Cruz. Truly one of my favorite shops I’ve ever been to. Great selection,..."
Courtney Paulson
"Lovely book and wine store. I enjoy browsing for books since they have a very unique selection, so there's always something to..."
Rebecca L
"Cool concept of a wine bar and book store in 1!
They have a good selection and little bites as..."
Paul-Elie Nauleau
"This place is awesome. Was happy to find a bookstore open so late on a Sunday. I enjoyed the blues music playing and the down to earth eclectic vibe...."
Lisa Ammann
"Bad Animal is my favorite place in Santa Cruz. I would give 100 stars rating if I could. The ambiance is amazing, and the food is beyond divine. I'm..."
Mimi B-L
"Truly memorable and unique place to spend an evening.
Excellent selection of books and wine.
MUST..."
Henry McMillan
"Quite impressed. Everything was very good - or better. And the Schnitzel, was like butter! interesting wine list with some great bottles. Will..."
"Staff is friendly and place is cozy. You get to drink some coffee while waiting to be seated, to later enjoy some delicious food. Well worth the..."
Veronica Ramirez
"Check the special board. I had Swordfish and eggs. Awesome! Never seen that on the breakfast menu. Consistently good food and service. Worth the 1/2..."
Richard Bennett
"Happened upon this place by accident and couldn’t have been happier! While crowded on arrival, and expectedly so, we barely got our names down and..."
Steven W. Pokriefka
"This restaurant was fabulous
... a home town comfort food place with friendly staff! I enjoyed it very..."
Vada Littlejohn
"I have come here for past twenty years and it’s still the same, great service, even better..."
John Courtney
"This is the “go to” breakfast restaurant. Great food and excellent..."
Henry Robles
"The service was laid back and friendly with a small hometown feel atmosphere. The food was delicious and brought fairly quickly given that they were..."
Penny Banks
"Wonderful Place to have brunch… Large servings and wonderful..."
Debbie Miller
"Our favorite place for breakfast..."
Jutta Mockoski
"I hadn't been here in some time. It was a busy Monday morning, but we were seated and served quicker than I would have..."
Richard L. Stubblefield
"Our family go-to breakfast..."
Shawn D. Eure
"This place is AMAZING! Service is prompt. Food's great and unique. Awesome experience all around. We try to get back here from Monterey every now and..."
Tequila Joe
"Food was outstanding and the staff are very..."
Deb Rimmer
"Solid dinner food at a solid diner! Huge portions and everything right. Homemade biscuits are a must. The home fries I had were perfectly cooked. The..."
R. Schubert
"Love their food and the service too... definitely will come..."
Irma B
"Fast friendly service, clean tables, plenty of condiments available. Food was excellent and..."
Johnathan Fry
"Great food and wait staff. As with all good places, expect a wait get in. Ham and Cheese Croissant..."
Vincent P
"Super good restaurant! Love there breakfast! Staff were sweet. Good..."
Catie Fletcher
"Went here for lunch and did not leave hungry! Hand made burgers, great sandwiches, and they serve breakfast all day. The food was delicious and large..."
Karen Wilder
"Everything was amazing. First time back since the pandemic. I heard there are new owners and I was very happy to see and feel like nothing had..."
Blanca Carrillo
"We were seated outside where they installed a large tent by the side of restaurant. The food was excellent and all came quickly. We ordered the..."
"Great flavors, not traditional flavors but for those who like new things, this is the place! I got the Basil and Raspberry on a housemade waffle cone..."
Brian Benson
"The flavors are unique and have a pleasant depth of flavor. The staff are friendly and there is always a line. But it is so worth the..."
Gilbert Valverde
"Best ice cream ever. I would recommend to anyone go here only for ice..."
Albert Alvarez
"My favorite ice cream! I love the toasted marshmallow fluff on everything, more decadence please! The browned butter spiced pecan is a can't miss..."
Devon Lowery
"The best ice cream in the WORLD, and yeah, that includes Italian gelato. I know, because I've made a totally scientific and impartial study. ..."
Barbara Graves
"Great place! Fresh, local, organic and superbly unique delicious flavors! ❤️ High quality great tasting gourmet ice cream! Quaint and adorable..."
Jennifer Marie Estes
"What I can’t understand are people that are disappointed in Penny’s. So weird. I’ve been going there for 5 years without issue, always thrilled..."
Regina Roman
"What an awesome place, the variety of Ice Cream flavors is impressive! I’ll be here as often as possible, this is my new hang out. The Staff is..."
David Michael
"The ice cream was delicious 😋
The guy who helped us was very nice and the other gal very kind and..."
Araceli Sandoval
"The Burnt Cinnamon Ice Cream is reminiscent of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, minus the artificial garbage (and the crunch). Coupled with the toasted..."
Karen M. Isgrigg
"Awesome home made ice cream!!! (downside is long line from people..."
Pam Kinsley
"I posted my review for this under the picnic basket-too funny! Delicious all natural food! Best sandwich I've had in a long..."
Debra Wilson
"My kids love the toasted marshmallow topping! I love the mini size cones. They are the perfect size treat! (Not what I would consider..."
Julie Fergus Rodenberg
"Beyond amazing quality, love the staff, and unique flavors. Absolutely a favorite of..."
Megan LaBarbera Vanaski
"I have never had an ice cream flavor at The Penny Ice Creamery that I did not like. Such an authentic place, wonderful innovative flavors. You have..."
David Schoenthal
"Their dark chocolate sorbet is the best I've ever..."
Kim Hamon
"So many delicious options and toppings! Don't overlook the donuts (holes), hot float, or..."
Valerie Brown
"My urge to have some ice cream and my wife's craving for Marsh mellow made us end up at this place. The place was cozy and the staff was very..."
Abhish Abraham
"DEFINITELY get the marshmallow fluff!! The Penny Ice Creamery always has a handful of interesting new flavors and they are pretty much always..."
iya P
"Such a delight! I had the Tahitian Vanilla Bean with toasted marshmallow fluff — what an experience! Very friendly staff and excellent quality ice..."
Sarah H
"Wonderful flavors, home-made ice cream with a definite dairy taste. The ice cream is over the top sweet. Less sugar would help the flavor come out..."
M.A. EatsArt
"Amazing homemade best in the area. Try with toasted marshmallows. Wny Penny Ice-cream? They used to sell ice cream for pennies long time..."
Time Slice
"This is the best vanilla ice cream I have ever had. I know it is basic but there is something so buttery good about the Tahini Vanilla Bean flavor...."
"I would give 6 stars if I could. We just held a spaghetti feed to raise funds for a free health clinic. Iveta herself provided the sauce and the..."
David Werlin
"Cutest! Great space to sit outside or in, Lots of great Gluten Free options- a hidden gem..."
Jennifer Way
"Always amazing, always friendly, always a perfect homey atmosphere. Finally found "my" local..."
Matthew Barron
"Fabulous Cruz bagel special!!
Delicious hot latte..."
Erin Lynde
"My son and I LOVE the Scones you have to offer
Thank You for all the delicious..."
Charlene Braskamp
"You guys..."
Jade Cruz
"It is so good to come here for a brunch. Ordered a bacon avocado toast and a cup of latte before. You can dine inside or outside. Or it will be good..."
Qiming Liu
"Great place to get some coffee and breakfast. We come here a few times a month and it's always good. I like the fresh, organic ingredients. The..."
Mike B.
"I worked with Cafe Iveta to cater an event at UC Santa Cruz and I have nothing but good things to say! We ordered spa water and lemonade along with..."
Jennifer Gallacher
"Had their limited time ham & cheese and it was really good. The bread was soft and slightly toasted. The ham was soft and melts in your mouth. Great..."
happi wakko
"What a beautiful spot! Oatmilk latte, burrito, and lox toast were absolutely delicious. Will definitely stop by this cute spot next time I'm in town..."
Kristina N
"Excellent pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Coffee is not bad,..."
Ranny Haiby
"Good coffee, yummy tuna salad, nice staff, reasonable prices. Coffee is served in the..."
"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..."
Marla Blanchard
"Cool roadside stop on our California roadtrip. Delicious tuna melt and reuben sandwiches. Friendly staff and fast service. Definitely recommend a..."
Gail Gibson
"We LOVE this place and stop in every time we drive up Hwy 1. Great menu with some unique offerings - if it's a weekend breakfast, try the challah..."
Lynn Murphy
"A perfect place to meet your friends. Casual environment, great food for a reasonable price, and music in addition. A North Coast..."
Jan E. Schwartz
"Whale City is amazing! Great food, great service, great atmosphere. This is always our first stop heading up the coast. You can sit down for a..."
Brandy Llyn
"Lunch is great, food is fresh and yummy. Even though they are busy, the staff is friendly, attentive and efficient. I highly recommend..."
Mary Tambellini
"Must stop here! The bakery is delicious. The food is delicious. The view is great. The service was great. So happy we stopped here during our..."
Ashley Nettnin Klein
"One of the best burgers I've ever eaten (with amazing bread) and the fries are addictive!! Great selection of both food and drinks to choose from, at..."
Julian Deans
"The best corned beef hash on the planet!!!!! We drive all the way in from pacifica for breakfast. Yes, it's that..."
Timothy Isaac Hensley
"Burgers were outstanding and the cookies here are amazing. Friendly staff, this place is a winner. We will be..."
Beth Gemeny
"I recommend !! service applauding, delicious..."
Katarzyna Plechoć
"Great pit stop for anyone but we love it when we are riding the motorcycle up the coast. Yesterday I had the pigeon point burger and it was..."
Libby Lucas
"Well, we'll be back. The fish & chips are awesome, the onion rings are the best, and the clam chowder is is a run for the money to Pismo Beach area...."
Dw Peterson
"2nd time here in 4 years. Always a great selection of food (breakfast to lunch). Fried artichoke is a must. SERVICE was excellent too!!
And look..."
G reg
"Definitely one of my favorite crab cakes benedict place because I can taste the real crab used in the cake. I love my eggs perfectly runny. The clam..."
Jessica Duong
"Even though I only stopped in for morning coffee on my way to a nearby hike, I thought I’d add my thoughts about Whale City Bakery by posting a..."
Alan Feinberg
"I’m only leaving. 4 star because I absolutely love the food here. I will say the customer service was not the best. I was taking my time looking..."
connie figueroa
"A required stop on scenic Highway 1 in Davenport just a few miles outside Santa Cruz. Amazing bakery and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and..."
Nanette Blackburn
"The bright yellow storefront was an eyecatcher if you are driving along the PCH. I had dropped by with a +1 for a quick breakfast. There was plenty..."
Ashley Huliganga
"Had the berry croissant and beyond burger. Never had a berry croissant and it was good! Wanted it to be bigger:). The burger was good but not to die..."
"Such a cool spot. The atmosphere and decor is pretty chill. It's right in the downtown, so perfect for an evening drop in. My house latte was was..."
Abhishek Singh
"Really hip and busy café - gorgeous space to be sure, could have used some additional directional signage to help traffic flow with folks waiting..."
Lauren Renfro
"this is a great place to get a cup of coffee, hot chocolate, matcha, croissant, or other pastry. it has a very nice vibe and atmosphere. a great..."
Alya
"Great Food and Drinks. Atmosphere was really nice. Employees were very NORDSTROMish but tolerable. Best avocado toast you could ask..."
Karla Willis
"Cool little spot in Downtown Santa Cruz. The atmosphere is pretty kickback meanwhile they play some dope beats in the background tunes.
The coffee..."
Noe Tejeda
"Unique coffee taste, order by cup costa rica - taste diff compare to regular coffee.. nice ambience and..."
G Santana
"It was a wonderful atmosphere with a exquisite espresso. I drive all the way from Salinas just to indulge in their coffee ..."
"I am a huge hot chocolate fan and Mutari's spicy hot chocolate and sipping chocolate is the absolute best I have EVER had. I also really like the..."
Rebecca Hazelton
"I Love this place! Just walking in fills your senses with the most wonderful smell of chocolate. I had their sipping chocolate which is heavenly! ..."
Linda Kaufman
"Atmosphere was cozy and the chocolate was phenomenal!! Owners were also incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely would recommend if you're a..."
Shauna Badeker
"Epic sipping chocolate - Austin gave us a wonderful history lesson on chocolate... addicted to this place, vegan, minimal ingredients full bean..."
Bryan Kaufman
"I absolutely loved the hot chocolate! So refreshing to taste real chocolate, not overly sweet, and in a place with such a great vibe! Will be..."
Rosi Correia
"This was such a neat place! A very unique place to taste drinking chocolate from different parts of the world! Highly..."
Trish McAtee Lackey
"Just wow wow wow amazing. Like being in..."
Kat Marie
"But I don't really want to say so. I don't want the lines to get longer or the tables to be unavailable. Let me direct you to the new outlet they..."
Rhonda Hoefs
"What an experience!!!! Us girls went there after volunteering at St. Francis Catholic Soup Kitchen to sit down and relax for a bit. I have to say it..."
Paige Concannon
"Amazing vegan sipping chocolate, and Austin was so..."
Jen Schneider
"And come on over on Valentine's Day - open from noon to 7? 8? 9? The new confections will be all over the place! I've had one, and they are SO..."
Connie Winton
"Love mutari best chocolate ever!! Great for small..."
Julia Primavera
"My wife got me Mutari chocolate � bar and it was delicious..."
Kunal Sampat
"The Chai and the Frozen are my current favorites, along with the bars ... all uniquely..."
Robin Holland
"This place is unique and wonderful. Loved visiting my friend in Santa Cruz and stopping here for some delicious hot..."
Kimberly Defenbaugh
"We drive from SF to Santa Cruz just to get chocolate fro Mutari. Their frozen hot chocolate is the stuff of dreams - super duper deep chocolate,..."
Casey
"Delicious bean-to-bar single-origin chocolate. The folks working here are also clearly passionate about and knowledgeable about chocolate, and happy..."
Luke Swartz
"The chocolate tasting tour is amazing. We learned a lot of knowledge about chocolate making and tasted over 10+ chocolate bars. We didn’t know..."
PJ
"Complex, bold, adventurous chocolate - whether you get the drinks, bars or snacks. Anyone in SC with an interest in good chocolate has to try the..."
Nicky Hope
"Came across this awesome shop as we were walking around DT Santa Cruz. The staff member helping us was super friendly and knowledgeable about the..."
Hieu Nguyen
"Cozy place with top notch chocolate drinks. Friendly service. Try the Coconut-cacao ice tea, it's perfectly refreshing. We ordered one to drink on..."
Nancy C
"Really charming spot downtown for chocolate lovers. I went there for dessert with a friend after a moms night out and Mutari didn’t..."
Gisele Muller Sasso
"Super friendly and helpful service. Great information about the chocolate production process. And most importantly delicious drinks, treats and..."
"Get your dipped soft-serve cone fix here! I have a total nitpick: they regularly don't dip far enough for the chocolate shell to connect to the cone...."
Catherine Nguyen
"Frozen Banana 🐒 🍌 with dark chocolate 🍫the best..."
miguel chang
"Good creamy soft serve. Unfortunately the they were out of the dipping sauces so I couldn't give 5..."
Christine Nordquist
"Very delicious. Its way to easy to over indulge in such good..."
Aaron Daniels
"Yummy cones of soft serve for the kiddos. Vanilla, chocolate, swirl. No cups, only..."
"As always, Marianne’s is a delight! Though, I’ve never seen their parking lot so empty. Maybe we came between the rushes?
It’s all take-out,..."
Jess'a Hale
"A Santa Cruz favorite. If you are in Santa Cruz, this is a must stop. I love their coffee ice cream. Service is fast..."
samiam greeneggsandham
"Same delicious ice cream served to-go from the window, and they accept/prefer credit cards now. Pictured is a Double Junior Waffle Cone with 10-20..."
Nelson Bradley
"I love Marianne's Ice Cream and their milkshakes. It's super easy to order on one window and pick up on the other during Covid. Very friendly service..."
Nic Kleemann
"Place was crowded as usual, beautiful day, picture perfect for ice cream. Contrary to what others said, no one was allowed to taste any flavors,..."
Ishka Bibble
"If you want a Santa Cruz classic, then you’ve gotta try Marianne’s Ice Cream! So many flavors that are to die for, but my favorite are their..."
"Awesome menu, great staff, fantastic entertainment and wonderful patio! We love this place! ..."
Kimberly Godinho
"That must have been not only the biggest but the most awesome selection of crepes imaginable! I had the Chile relleno and barely finished it! Fresh..."
Steven W. Pokriefka
"I have been ordering the deluxe dinner salad for 30 years! It's the best in town. And their signature honey lemon dressing is the best..."
Beth Toerne Basilius
"Mornings or days at the beach always starts with delicious crepes and mimosas! Unless you are REALLY hungry their potatoes side is enough for at..."
Kathleen Edmiston
"Very nice place. Warm, inviting and cozy. Pleasantly surprised with the live music and the acoustics at this establishment. I would definitely..."
Abraham Reyes
"Stopped here on a whim, as my original destination had closed down. The place was incredibly busy. All of the show-goers were there having a..."
Kathleen V Meeks
"World Class....A great place for all of our UC Santa Cruz retirement..."
Henry Burnett
"I don't know where to begin...had brunch with my boyfriend. All the food was great, friendly staff, and fast service. I love their garden patio and..."
Adriana Angel
"Great food, good service, decent pricing. Love the outdoor..."
Bill Williams
"My fav all-around spot because of the combo of peacefulness, personal history, food, ambiance, vibe,..."
Terri Rodgers
"Awesome place for food and..."
Kent Schiell
"Great food and service in a beautiful garden. Well worth the..."
Jennifer Hays Rosseau
"This place is lovely! Don’t judge by the outside.. it looks like it’s just a bar in the entrance but they have this beautiful garden like seating..."
Lizzie V
"Have had lunch and breakfast here so many times, it's tough to decide what is the best thing to get. Personally, I love the Eggs Benedict with..."
George Dante
"Wife and I came here for a late lunch and we realized that we hadn't come here in like 10 years! They have such a charming area inside but the rear..."
Mike B.
"In a land far from me and in time nearly forgotten, we were all painfully young and fresh upon the world. There were still hippies and love was still..."
Elija Bandersnatch
"Dog friendly, stunning outdoor space. Nice brunch options on weekends. Staff is very sweet and service is very fast. Typically get eggs Benedict and..."
Heather H
"Wonderful place. Got seated right away on a Sunday morning. Nice music. Great..."
Kristen Rau
"I love the outdoor area. Great for brunch and..."
birgietta katherine
"I have never been to such a beautiful restaurant outdoors before. Truly amazing to have lunch in the garden space. So refreshing and beautiful . The..."
"Wait staff and food was excellent. Whenever I am in the area again I look forward to trying other items in the menu. I had the black bean burger and..."
Kim Lathan
"Staff food & place are beyond awesome set itself apart from the..."
Phillip Jaquez
"Yum! Always great food and ambiance. Thank you for believing in the..."
Kat Keediniihii
"Longtime vegetarian and Cafe Gratitude is my favorite restaurant in Santa..."
Carla Braden
"Good customer service and the food was yummy. Definitely will be..."
Tom Dar Smith
"Wonderful..."
Missy Englehart
"Great vegan place. They have some nice selection of drinks ranging from smoothies, kombucha and coffee to craft beers and wine. Plenty of different..."
Karina Kisselite
"One of my favorite restaurants in downtown Santa Cruz CA. Yes, it is a vegan restaurant but I have brought carnivores here who loved the flavor and..."
david spalding
"Just awesome! We had the cauliflower wings as our appetizer, and they definitely did not disappoint! Super tasty! Then for our main course, we had..."
Ken Newman
"Pretty decent. Got the macrobiotic bowl with garlic tempeh (tasted healthy, not mind blowing but still tasty and definitely recommend getting with..."
N J
"World class vegan food, probably the best I've had! Very healthy and very fresh. They use organic ingredients, offer unpasteurized juices, and have..."
Adam Atman
"The food there was incredible and I would definitely recommend getting the Cauliflower Wings with the sauce. Their place is also really flexible and..."
Check Yourself
"Macro bowl was the best I've ever had. Garlic seitan was delicious. Great juices. Chill spot would totally..."
"My boyfriend & I came here for breakfast during our Santa Cruz trip. It was really nice and simplistic. Our bagels were good, perfect Portion sizes,..."
Malaya Brown
"Soft perfectly crusted bagels. Menu is A LOT to look at but the options are aplenty. They have a nice little enclosed garden space out back where you..."
Leo Chen
"Brando grabbed an egg sando and I tried this vegan New Delhi (Curry-seasoned tofu with green apple, scallions, toasted cashews and raisins) it was so..."
Jes The Foodie
"Absolutely fantastic. It gets busy but line goes quick. Very close to the beach all things considered so grab it on the way. Worth..."
Brittani Harris
"It's perfectly located for the walk to work each shift. Great food, great service. A real local vibe. Sometimes it's very busy the reason I'll pass..."
Tom Cole
"Its a clean and nice place to eat with a variety of bagels! I got the plain bagel with lox which is just delicious as it brings out all sorts of..."
Kai Gamer
"The Bagelry has great bagels, friendly staff, and an adorable patio for outdoor eating. They have vegan spreads and toppings, gluten-free bagels, and..."
"Best selection of tomatoes, peppers, herbs + supplies to grow them. Advice and classes provided all year long. Online info is..."
Jacqueline Bogard
"Best place for tomato and many vegetable starts. Always very friendly and knowledgeable. Huge variety of heirloom tomato..."
Gregory Smith
"A wide selection of tomato plants of all sizes and colors! (The pics are my tomato harvest of previous years from Love Apple Farm's tomato plants.)..."
Cynthia Bloch
"I've been buying tomato plants from them for about four years, and they're always the best tomatoes. The website has tons of information to help you..."
Lara Fabans
"Thank you to the lady who gifted me my tomato plant as an act of kindness! You made my entire..."
Jillian Glazar
"Consistently high quality tomatoes and eggplants for my garden with a massive selection of heirloom and hybrids to choose from, more than you'll ever..."
Brandon Ross
"Great tomato selection. I'm really excited about all the unique varieties they have. I was also able to get a few carolina..."
Kevin Nilson
"I was so surprised to call Cynthia at Love Apple Farm to ask a few questions about soil amendments and tø my surprise she was sending me websites..."
Mint Chip Strawberry Cheesecake Northern Oregon Blackberry
Root Beer Swirl
Double Junior Waffle Cone
Double Hot Fudge Sundaes
Sorbet
Cheesecake
Ice Cream
Pumpkin
Ice Cream Cone
Blueberry Cheesecake
Ice Cream Sundae
Fudge brownie
Coffee Ice Cream
Pecan pie
Lavender Ice Cream
Apple Pie
Chocolate Brownie
Caramel Fudge
Café
American
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Takeout
Seating
Late Night
Cheap Eats
"It’s at the top of my list of places to go every time I’m in Santa Cruz! I’ve never tried a flavor I haven’t loved...malt ball fudge and..."
Trina Bender
"Great place to stop st the end of your day at Santa Cruz.... so many flavors, creamy, smooth ice cream. One of the signs says it all... it is an..."
Mindy Dull
"Scratch made and tons of unique flavors make this place a must when visiting Santa..."
Greg Pearson
"What's not to love???? Fantastic choices and I don't mind the price even if they are cash only! They let you sample even when they're busy and..."
Helene Campton
"I’ve been going here for decades, some of the best and most interesting..."
Sherry Dusza
"Best ice cream ever!!!! We drive over the mountain in the winter for the best ice..."
Kelly Smith
"I love going after having fun at beach when getting driven. I'm so grateful when I can get a small or kid ice cream for my service dog freckles. She..."
Diane Cunningham
"A visit to Marianne's is pretty much a requirement for every visit to Santa Cruz, for me, and just about everyone else I know! There are tons yummy..."
Judy Lovejoy Watkins
"Best place for ice cream! Friendly staff. Great flavor a and a must see if anywhere close! We travel to Santa Cruz often just to get ice..."
Leighann Peters Nicolaysen
"Delicious treat!!! Will be having my ice cream here every visit to..."
CarebearJenn Shelton
"Marianne's is *awesome*...we stop in every time we visit Santa Cruz. The ice cream flavors are so unique! There is something for absolutely..."
Laurie Kubicek
"The best ice cream & customer service!! I go every time I'm in..."
Suzy Ray
"Why settle for 31 factory made and shipped ice cream flavors when you can get 50 plus made by and for Marianne’s? I love visiting Santa Cruz for..."
Fritz Ward
"I have always loved the customer service and how quickly they get people in and out. Top ice cream..."
Daniel Curtis
"Best tasting ice cream 🍨 Always a great treat for the kids when we’re in Santa..."
Chuong Pham
"Been going to Marianne's for my whole life. Whenever we are nearby, no matter the weather, this is a must stop..."
Joe Carcione III
"It seems very famous and well known brand in area, verity of sizes are available.
About
it is delicious as ice cream is always a pleasure. I..."
Mahsa N
"What a Place! What an Ice cream. Definitely one of the best ice creams I had so far. This place is highly recommended. They have 4.8 rating for a..."
Arian Bn
"One of the creamiest ice cream we've ever had! Scoop sizes are also quite generous.
Go for the children's scoop serving if you're not ready to have..."
Marie Louise Go
"Jade was very helpful to us during our visit here. She recommended good flavors to us, and the one we ended up not liking she switched out for us at..."
Chris Elisondo
"So many flavors, not enough time! All the 1s I tried were amazing! Customer service made you feel great entering the place. Try whatever sounds..."
Lou ggle
"The best ice cream ever. It taste so rich! And a lot of flavors to choose from. My daughter is not happy with the size of her cone, compared to her..."
Hector Castaneda
"Great staff and delicious ice cream, my favorite is the double scoop of 3am and chocolate ripple in a waffle cone. I often walk my dog down here for..."
Chris Goelkel
"Delicious ice cream flavors, friendly staff, good prices. The lines can get long, but they've organized it well. There's even a separate place for..."
"Discovered this place on accident...and am sure glad it happened. Pour is my Friday hang out spot! The food is amazing, my firm favorites are the..."
Stephanie Tjøsvold
"First time in Santa Cruz and first time at a beer place like this! The staff were open and very friendly, and answered any questions we had about how..."
Diana Long
"If I could have spent all day in there I would have. What an amazing concept and nice..."
Shamar Hamilton
"Great selection of beer at amazing prices. Low key atmosphere with an industrial feel for the decor. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Will..."
Alex Pfefferkuch
"Got lucky and in town on opening weekend. Great service, excellent choice of beers, and a great atmosphere. The wood tables and bars all hand crafted..."
Aaron Pitts
"Love the concept, so many choices. The food was amazing paired with the cider & beer. Fireworks in my..."
Aimee Nelson McDonald
"Great concept and great place! The selection was very..."
Karen Laudenslager
"Awesome place! Good beer, good food, and great customer..."
Kayla Marie
"Friendly/ knowledgable staff, wide variety of beers (local breweries highlighted), and tasty food. I'll be..."
Steve Ivy
"Beer and wine was great, kids liked the root beer very much. Food was good too...."
Max Fennel
"Everyone who works there was so nice and attentive. Fantastic beer selection, plus ciders and wines. Didn't eat there, but will next time. ..."
Barbara Healy Lenci
"We had a marvelous time. Highly recommend also trying the home made root beer over ice cream for an old fashioned..."
Becky Shaffer
"Super fun and very nice people! We did not stay long, but we loved the concept and the variety... will definitely be back next time I’m not..."
Kelly Jones
"This place is unique and fun for beer lovers. With so many options I got to try as little or as much as I wanted of any particular brew. 5� in my..."
Beth Gemeny
"Super fun! Great idea, we tried so many beers, ciders and sours.
Food was just ok.
Fun date place to try new..."
Summer Wines
"Amazing. Any kind or beer you could think of, tons of options. Very relaxed place, not the usual rushed feeling, I feel like I could hang out there..."
Blake Rowley
"Damn, so many good beers from all over the world! German, Belgium, American...and many more! The best thing, you can easily try them all and find the..."
Sascha
"Never been to a place like this before and I have to say the concept is pretty cool! I love the wide variety and the ability to sample what ever I..."
Ryan Carroll
"Great selection of beer. Fun experience. Go easy though, beer can add up fast. Pub food fair is pretty good also. Sirachos are..."
Melissa Zahn
"Great place with a great selection of beers wines and ciders. Its neat to be able to pour and taste whatever you want! One downside though is the..."
Jeremy Laurin
"So many good beers! Super friendly staff. Great hot..."
AJ DeAngelo
"This existed in San Francisco. Concept would do really well. You're given an RFID bracelet and are able to pour as little or as much beer as you..."
"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
Scallops
Lasagne
Chilled Sandwich
Clams
Sandwiches
Fish Sandwich
Club Sandwich
Oysters on the Half Shell with Cocktail Sauce Horseradish and Lemon
Oyster
Burger
crab sandwich
Prawns
Cakes
Chili Lime Prawn Tacos
Calamari
Fresh Oysters
Polenta
Pesto
Steamed Black Mussels or Clams
Mussels
Classic Fish and Chips
Cioppino
Fish
Giovanni's Famous Cioppino
Tuna
Shrimp
Fish Tacos
Tortillas
Seafood pasta
Calamares
Salmon
French Fries
Rolls
Fish Sandwich
Crab cakes
Sit down
Bar
Soups
Seafood
American
Takeout
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
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..."
"If you want outstanding food, outstanding service and an outstanding view of Santa Cruz this is the place to go. The only place in Santa Cruz where..."
Lexe Alexandra Boettner
"We ended up here by default after failing to make a dinner reservation for our anniversary. Recommended to us by a local, it was a little hard to..."
Barbara Soutas
"We had my husbands birthday party at the Hollins House. Big shout out to Carter, Caroline, and Tamara for making it a super special evening. Another..."
Sabine Bennett
"Such an amazing place to eat! The chef puts so much effort into every meal! The presentation is outstanding! The food is to die for! Local organic..."
Jennifer Chu
"Was there for a wedding. Nice place and the event staff was great and on point. Staff was very friendly and courteous but never out of place. View..."
logan hess
"Giselle and her team were amazing to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process. Could not be happier that we chose The Hollins House..."
Samantha Lin
"Had a really great dinner. Was there early and got a table in the bar area which is classic worn in wood paneled and great views - could see all the..."
Jeff Hansen
"Beautiful place to wine and dine in Santa Cruz with breathtaking views. The menu is a nice collection of different cuisines with an homage to local..."
Nandi
"One of the best meals I've had in quite some time. They had a black cod dish on the special menu and it was phenomenal. Views are incredible, value..."
Jared Baszler
"The Hollins House is perfection. The space and views are beyond gorgeous. The staff is warm and friendly. The food is delicious and high quality...."
Caroline Murray
"One of my absolute favorite places in Santa Cruz. Chef JP is so talented and creative with his menu choices. The patio is breath taking and so..."
Brittany Carroll
"Great view, attentive wait staff and a delicious..."
"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,..."
"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..."
"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..."
"Top notch. Possibly the best in Santa Cruz. I would find it hard to believe there is another restaurant in SC that has a better menu and price..."
Willis W. Walker III
"After sending friends and clients there soo many times...I finally went to Bantam last weekend. This is the gem of Santa Cruz.
The chicken was..."
Judy Freeman
"We finally tried this place and my-oh-my... so delish!! Just wish there was more food on the plate. Helpings are a little light... nonetheless, we'll..."
Apple Von Greenpeel
"Wonderful food. A great place & environment! 👍👌😊highly..."
Darrick Wingfield
"Great local hot spot. Yum to the menu, excellent wine list, great wait staff and fun, open ambiance. Check it..."
Barb Bernard
"Great food! Great atmosphere! Loved it all. We will be going..."
Lisa L. Van Etta
"Great food! Fresh with great combinations, perfectly prepared! One of the best in Santa..."
Steve Rebottaro
"Best Margherita pizza in town, and one of the best I've had. Thin crust with a crisp, smokey exterior, yet soft inside. That's what an 800° wood..."
Andrew Edwards
"Dinner was fabulous! Best food in Santa..."
Lisa Valenzuela
"We were there last thanksgiving. We loved the food and the atmosphere... The use of local ingredients makes the taste of the food dance on your..."
Kevin Price
"I had the fried chicken last night and it was AMAZING!!! Can't wait to go there when I visit Santa Cruz..."
Arlene M. Miller
"Great food, great service just be aware that if you dine at the bar be prepared to be asked to move mid..."
Edward Reyes
"One of the most fun dinner experiences we have had. The service was excellent and the food was off the hook. We enjoyed the laid back..."
Lucia A Sciarpa Paxton
"Wonderful as always. Very accommodating with our..."
Kirk McDonald
"Incredible innovative food filled with amazing flavor. We'll definitely be..."
Robin Aceves
"Best Restaurant in Santa Cruz. Great food and atmosphere. Only time we've ever said "that cabbage was really..."
Ronnie Boose
"I can go there but I sure would like to and I think that's a great idea they should have more those everywhere..."
Barbara Watson
"Great meal all the way around. They don’t do reservations so dropped in at 5pm when they opened for an early dinner. Filled up quickly - was..."
Jeff Hansen
"Friendly servers, good vibes. Fresh ingredients for salad and pizza. I didn’t enjoy the salad but margarita and anchovy pizzas were both..."
Rebecca Jia
"Fabulous pizza. Amazing dessert. Delicious carrots which were ( unfortunately) double the price they should have been for the tiny portion. ☹️..."
Paula Alder
"This place was great. We were a large group with kids and were magically able to get a table pretty quickly. All the food was excellent - we tried..."
Sarah Cordes
"The service was great as well as the drinks. The pizza... Dear God the pizza. It's outstanding! I had to get a to-go order just so I could enjoy it..."
Jeff Van Allen
"Really good pizza! Very friendly staff in a nice looking restaurant with great natural lighting. We ate inside, but they also offer outdoor seating..."
Cesar Ruvalcaba
"OMG.... We go here all the time, at least once a week.(this week we went twice), and we have never ever been disappointed. Amazing food, chill vibe,..."
Robert Pennell
"best pizza so far,
they have good ipa
what else you..."
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