Santa Cruz County Restaurants

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.

Sit out on the dog-friendly patio with delicious margaritas or dine in for an authentic Mexican meal with excellent service.

This casual Mexican restaurant has a full bar with plenty of TVs to watch sports, a great happy hour, and a formal dining space in the back. You’ll dine on excellent cuisine after you devour the delicious chips and salsa.

Grab your meal to go and walk to the beach, or dine in and enjoy a casual atmosphere and delicious food.

This casual, family-run restaurant located right on the boardwalk makes a great stop for lunch. Dine on falafel, gyros, shawarma and treat yourself to delicious baklava.

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.

Enjoy an intimate, fine dining experience at this quaint Italian eatery that focuses on carefully sourced ingredients and providing a dining experience of fresh and homemade cuisine.

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

You’ll find fresh fish and creative sushi rolls at this casual restaurant that is located close to the beach. Visit for lunch or dinner and try one of the many teas on the menu and unique desserts.

Locals love this restaurant that serves delicious “Americanized” Chinese fare. The portions are generous and the staff is friendly and welcoming.

Serving authentic Chinese cuisine, this casual restaurant can accommodate larger groups and offers delivery and take-out. Enjoy reasonable prices and generous portions.

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.

This Italian restaurant recently moved to its current location to provide more space, a full bar, and open-air seating. Choose from pasta, pizza, and a variety of Italian entrees.

This busting restaurant with a full bar features occasional mariachi music and fresh, flavorful cuisine served in large portions.

This clean, family-friendly restaurant serves a variety of burgers, milk shakes, salads and more for lunch and dinner in a nostalgic atmosphere with 1950’s décor.

Enjoy beautiful views of the harbor while you dine on fresh seafood and Asian fusion cuisine. With plenty of parking, friendly service, and great desserts, a stop at Johnny’s is a no-brainer!

With beautiful views, this upscale, romantic restaurant has an airy atmosphere and features a menu of seafood, Peruvian and Latin fare. Delight your taste buds with a variety of flavors and great happy hour menu items.

Enjoy an authentic fondue experience with meats grilled tableside in an eclectic atmosphere. Come for dinner or delight your taste buds with chocolate fondue for dessert, or both!

This upscale French restaurant with an open-air atmosphere serves classic French fare including seafood and steak as well as Sunday brunch.