Best Restaurants for Lunch in Santa Cruz, California

Guest praise · Santa Cruz, California

Explore best restaurants for lunch in Santa Cruz, California, with the meal between a busy morning and the rest of the day in mind. Before visiting, decide how much time you want at the table before choosing between a quick meeting and a longer lunch. For more ideas, compare Best for Business Dining in Santa Cruz or broaden the search through Best Lunch in California.

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Best Lunch · Santa Cruz, California

Top 3 · Best Lunch in Santa Cruz, California

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#4

Zoccoli's Delicatessen

Santa Cruz, California

74.1
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#5

Jack's Hamburgers

Santa Cruz, California

80.0
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#6

Los Jaliscos

Santa Cruz, California

59.8
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#7

Viva's Mexican Food

Santa Cruz, California

46.6
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#8

Saturn Cafe

Santa Cruz, California

14.8
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#9

The Walnut Avenue Cafe

Santa Cruz, California

80.0
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#10

Veg On The Edge - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California

67.9
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#11

The Buzz Sushi

Santa Cruz, California

67.1
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#12

Yan Flower

Santa Cruz, California

68.0
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#13

Mission St. BBQ

Santa Cruz, California

75.2
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#14

Hom Korean Kitchen

Santa Cruz, California

13.4
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#15

Five Guys

Santa Cruz, California

65.0
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#16

The Crêpe Place

Santa Cruz, California

79.6
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#17

Zachary's Restaurant

Santa Cruz, California

76.9
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#18

Akira Seabright

Santa Cruz, California

72.3
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#19

The curl bowls & Rolls

Santa Cruz, California

70.9
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#20

The Habit Burger Grill

Santa Cruz, California

75.4
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#21

Gilda's

Santa Cruz, California

69.5
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#22

Zen Musubi

Santa Cruz, California

52.7
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#23

Betty Burgers

Santa Cruz, California

69.1
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#24

Palmetto Superfoods Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California

62.5
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#25

Taqueria Los Pericos

Santa Cruz, California

79.7
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