Gluten-free does NOT mean flavor free in Santa Cruz County. Whether you are avoiding gluten by choice or if you have an allergy, you do …
Santa Cruz Restaurants
Looking for the best Santa Cruz Restaurants?
Below you will find restaurant reviews and roundups of some of the best restaurants by category, like our popular Best Pizza in Santa Cruz, and 10 Must-Try Sandwiches posts.
Santa Cruz, and the surrounding areas, have plenty of unique dining experiences. You won't find us covering many chain restaurants here. Luckily the local flavor in Santa Cruz far surpasses anything the chains can offer.
Downtown Santa Cruz is home to many of the top restaurants in the area, but you'll also find great seafood on the wharf, charming restaurants in the Capitola Village, and many great restaurants throughout Santa Cruz County.
The Dogs’ Dish: Your Guide to Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Santa Cruz County
There was a long period of time when dogs weren't allowed in downtown Santa Cruz.Those dog days are over.Not only are dogs now welcome …
Santa Cruz Brewery Breakdown
Microbreweries and taprooms in Santa Cruz have become almost as ubiquitous as Starbucks over the past two or three years. However, unlike …
Family Dining on a Budget
Are you one of the many folks in the Santa Cruz area who is raising one or more kids? If you’re anything like me, you probably accumulated …
Best New Santa Cruz Restaurants: Roux Dat
This is the final restaurant in our list of the Best New Restaurants in Santa Cruz in 2014. To see the full list, click here. New …
Best New Santa Cruz Restaurants: Mortal Dumpling
This is the sixth of seven choices for the Best New Restaurants in Santa Cruz in 2014. To see the full list, click here. Chef Noah Kopito …
Best New Santa Cruz Restaurants: Midtown Cafe
This is the fifth of seven choices for the Best New Restaurants in Santa Cruz in 2014. To see the full list, click here. Zac Craeger …
Best New Santa Cruz Restaurants: Lúpulo Craft Beer House
This is the fourth of seven choices for the Best New Restaurants in Santa Cruz in 2014. To see the full list, click here. Lúpulo Craft …
Best New Santa Cruz Restaurants: Kaito
This is the third of seven choices for the Best New Restaurants in Santa Cruz in 2014. To see the full list, click here. Kaito opened in …