Restaurants with the Best Food in Santa Cruz, California

Guest praise · Santa Cruz, California

Explore restaurants with the best food in Santa Cruz, California, with flavour, balance, and care on the plate in mind. Before visiting, choose for the dishes you are excited to try rather than the most familiar restaurant name. For more ideas, compare Freshest Food in Santa Cruz or broaden the search through Best Food in California.

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Top 3 · Best Food
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73.9
#1

Santa Cruz California

Pana Venezuelan Food

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73.4
#2

Santa Cruz California

Vim Dining and Desserts

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Illustrative image: Atmospheric courtyard restaurant in warm evening light
67.5
#3

Santa Cruz California

Lunas Boriken Bites

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Best Food · Santa Cruz, California

Top 3 · Best Food in Santa Cruz, California

Illustrative image: Exquisitely plated tasting menu course
#1

Pana Venezuelan Food

Santa Cruz, California

73.9
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Illustrative image: Intimate chef counter at a fine dining restaurant
#2

Vim Dining and Desserts

Santa Cruz, California

73.4
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Illustrative image: Atmospheric courtyard restaurant in warm evening light
#3

Lunas Boriken Bites

Santa Cruz, California

67.5
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#4

Ibiza

Santa Cruz, California

77.6
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#5

Fusion Fare Restaurant

Santa Cruz, California

76.2
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#6

Pana Venezuelan Food Truck

Santa Cruz, California

67.0
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#7

Happy Dog Hotdogs

Santa Cruz, California

60.6
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#8

India Gourmet

Santa Cruz, California

70.7
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
#9

The Midway

Santa Cruz, California

71.9
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Illustrative image: Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood
#10

Bookie’s Pizza

Santa Cruz, California

69.9
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#11

Mad Yolks

Santa Cruz, California

74.9
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#12

cafegSC

Santa Cruz, California

17.0
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#13

Los Viejones Taco Truck 1

Santa Cruz, California

70.7
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#14

India Joze

Santa Cruz, California

16.8
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
#15

Jack's Hamburgers

Santa Cruz, California

80.0
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Illustrative image: Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood
#16

Chloe’s Kitchen

Santa Cruz, California

68.5
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#17

Pretty Good Advice

Santa Cruz, California

70.9
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#18

Zachary's Restaurant

Santa Cruz, California

76.9
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#19

Pizza My Heart

Santa Cruz, California

68.1
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#20

Food Talk Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California

62.9
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#21

Lillian's Italian Kitchen

Santa Cruz, California

71.4
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#22

Sugo Italian Pasta Bar

Santa Cruz, California

75.8
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#23

Laili Restaurant

Santa Cruz, California

79.6
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#24

Pogonip Pizza Co.

Santa Cruz, California

70.8
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#25

The Walnut Avenue Cafe

Santa Cruz, California

80.0
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