Santa Cruz County Restaurants

Served in a rustic and romantic atmosphere with airy vaulted ceilings and an outdoor terrace, the dishes here boast fresh, organic produce and excellent cuts of meat.

This high-end, intimate restaurant is a popular choice for special occasions. Enjoy excellent service, fine wines, and tender steaks.

Enjoy ribs, brisket, burgers and more served in large portions at this casual Texas inspired BBQ joint. Order at the counter and pick up your food a short wait later.

Locals love this charming, homey restaurant for breakfast and lunch. Dine on classic breakfast favorites served hot and quick.

This classy, upscale restaurant has lovely outdoor seating. Dine on steak and seafood and save room for creative, sweet desserts.

This romantic restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating serves authentic Italian cuisine, including homemade pastas. Visit for lunch or dinner or weekend breakfast and enjoy friendly service.

Enjoy dinner and a show at this chain restaurant that features hibachi grills and talented chefs that prepare your meal table-side with a theatrical flair.

Enter this classic bistro setting to enjoy an upscale dining experience of choice steaks and American fare. Sit down for piping hot bread, cocktails, and sweet desserts or come for happy hour.

Enjoy an intimate and romantic setting while dining on authentic French cuisine for lunch and dinner. Sit at the classy bar or outside on the patio.

Dine family-style on delicious Italian dishes in a lively and friendly environment that accommodates large parties.

This eccentric comfort food diner is adorned with knick-knacks and offers a fun atmosphere. Come for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and choose from classic American menu items.

This lively, casual spot serves a variety of New American fare, offers great happy hour deals, and has live music on the weekends.

This casual, friendly fast food restaurant features burgers and fries, but also serves chicken, salads, and breakfast items.

Enjoy a warm and welcoming atmosphere when you enter this restaurant that serves tasty Mexican cuisine and delicious margaritas.

Surrounded by beautiful redwoods, this Italian restaurant features authentic cuisine including bread and pasta made in-house, and a great wine list.

This quaint café has a variety of pastries and breads as well as breakfast and lunch, made with fresh and healthy ingredients. Enjoy a quick meal with a hot cup of joe.

This diner-style restaurant serves classic American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and has a full bar. This establishment offers karaoke most nights at 9pm.

This brewery has an industrial chic ambience and an outdoor patio with relaxing views of nature. Taste beers that were brewed onsite and dine on a fusion of pub fare and New American cuisine.

This restaurant with a beautiful, shaded outdoor patio features occasional live music while you dine. Visit for a margarita and the pleasant atmosphere, or sit down for lunch or dinner and authentic Mexican food.

This spacious Japanese restaurant serves creative sushi rolls, teriyaki and other Japanese dishes. Enjoy a comfortable ambience, attentive service and delicious cuisine.

This neighborhood Indian restaurant features fresh, authentic cuisine including vegetarian options. Expect spicy dishes and delicious, soft naan.

Whether you’re taking advantage of the happy hour deals or visit for dinner, you’ll enjoy quite the dining experience. Choose from a variety of meats and grill them yourself table-side.

You’ll find great lunch specials and friendly customer service at this restaurant that makes homemade potstickers. Enjoy fresh ingredients and quick service with dine-in, delivery, or take-out.

Find authenticity at this Japanese restaurant, in both the food and the décor. With generous portion sizes, you can order a variety of sushi rolls and cooked dishes to taste and share.

With great lunch specials and options for delivery and take-out, this quiet, locally owned restaurant makes a great destination for good Chinese food.