Best Restaurants for Casual Hangouts in Santa Cruz, California

Guest praise · Santa Cruz, California

Explore best restaurants for casual hangouts in Santa Cruz, California, with easy company without a formal occasion in mind. Before visiting, find a restaurant that fits the way you want to spend time together rather than inventing a special reason to meet. For more ideas, compare Coziest Atmosphere in Santa Cruz or broaden the search through Best for Casual Dining in California.

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Best for Casual Dining · Santa Cruz, California

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#4

Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta

Santa Cruz, California

71.9
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#5

Mad Yolks

Santa Cruz, California

74.9
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#6

The Cruz Room

Santa Cruz, California

70.4
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#7

Kianti’s Pizza & Pasta Bar

Santa Cruz, California

81.8
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#8

D20 Pizza

Santa Cruz, California

14.1
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#9

Pogonip Pizza Co.

Santa Cruz, California

70.8
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#10

The Crêpe Place

Santa Cruz, California

79.6
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#11

Engfer Pizza Works

Santa Cruz, California

71.4
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#12

Mission St. BBQ

Santa Cruz, California

75.2
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#13

Bookie’s Pizza

Santa Cruz, California

69.9
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#14

Akira Seabright

Santa Cruz, California

72.3
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#15

The Water Street Grill

Santa Cruz, California

69.9
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#16

Veg On The Edge - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California

67.9
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#17

Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California

79.6
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#18

Johnny's Harborside Restaurant

Santa Cruz, California

74.6
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#19

Oyuki Sushi & Peruvian Cuisine

Santa Cruz, California

71.5
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#20

Tramonti

Santa Cruz, California

73.6
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#21

Crow's Nest Restaurant

Santa Cruz, California

76.0
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#22

The Buzz Sushi

Santa Cruz, California

67.1
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#23

Chubbs Chicken Sandwiches

Santa Cruz, California

71.2
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#24

Viva's Mexican Food

Santa Cruz, California

46.6
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#25

Sugo Italian Pasta Bar

Santa Cruz, California

75.8
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