Best Restaurants for Date Night in Santa Cruz, California

Guest praise · Santa Cruz, California

Explore best restaurants for date night in Santa Cruz, California, with an evening with room for just the two of you in mind. Before visiting, choose a room that suits your idea of a date and check reservation details before making the invitation. For more ideas, compare Best Atmosphere in Santa Cruz or broaden the search through Best for Romantic Dates in California.

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Best for Romantic Dates · Santa Cruz, California

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#4

Vim Dining and Desserts

Santa Cruz, California

73.4
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#5

Avanti Restaurant

Santa Cruz, California

70.9
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#6

Oblò Cocktails & Kitchen

Santa Cruz, California

15.8
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#7

Lillian's Italian Kitchen

Santa Cruz, California

71.4
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#8

Oswald Restaurant

Santa Cruz, California

71.8
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#9

Hanloh

Santa Cruz, California

18.1
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#10

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

Santa Cruz, California

75.4
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#11

The Midway

Santa Cruz, California

71.9
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#12

Gabriella Café

Santa Cruz, California

74.1
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#13

Sugo Italian Pasta Bar

Santa Cruz, California

75.8
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#14

Johnny's Harborside Restaurant

Santa Cruz, California

74.6
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#15

Laili Restaurant

Santa Cruz, California

79.6
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#16

The Water Street Grill

Santa Cruz, California

69.9
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#17

FireFish Grill

Santa Cruz, California

71.5
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#18

Crow's Nest Restaurant

Santa Cruz, California

76.0
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#19

India Joze

Santa Cruz, California

16.8
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#20

Malabar Restaurant

Santa Cruz, California

16.2
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#21

Your Place Farm to Table

Santa Cruz, California

13.7
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#22

Pearl of the Ocean

Santa Cruz, California

13.6
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#23

Urbani Cellar

Santa Cruz, California

51.8
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#24

The Crêpe Place

Santa Cruz, California

79.6
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#25

Solaire Restaurant + Bar

Santa Cruz, California

63.7
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