Highly Recommended 14 Dinner Restaurants Near Santa Cruz, California

Ron Mortenson We love this place. We prefer to sit upstairs and get the best view from a window seat. I think I’ve tried most everything on the menu and it’s all great. The house made chips are fantastic so be sure to get them. The smoked salmon is very tasty as well as the Ahi salad. Surprisingly they make a terrific burger. Of course there is always fish and chips and a bowl of chowder. Be sure to stop by. It’s a bit pricey but worth it .

Megan Marie Great Mexican food, very quick service and friendly staff. The portions are generous and food is cooked to order, served fresh and hot. Has indoor and some outdoor seating. Parking is somewhat difficult but its worth it! Highly recommend the tostadas and tacos. The chicken and carne asada are full of flavor tastes homemade, they also have a chips and salsa bar that is so good. 5 Stars!

Vyacheslav Romanenko Nice diner in traditional American style. Burgers where tasty(we took California, Mushrooms and Double Bacon). Special praise to the dessert(Death by Brownie). Service also was great.

Janelle Stepper McKenzie provided exceptional service at dinner! We dined inside with a nice window view of the waterfront. My spouse ordered the burger with fries and I had the Caesar salad. We had a few gin and tonics with the meal which were so refreshing. The food came out quick after ordering and I would definitely recommend dining here.

Mark Bartlett Riva Fish House was a great place to eat. The food was excellent and the service was just as good. I really enjoyed the fish and calamari. To top it off the views were wonderful with all the various birds flying aroundthe windows. I will be back.

BHF Really good happy hour drink and food specials every day! There was a slight wait on a Tuesday (all day happy hour), but the service, vibe, and prices were definitely worth it!

Tania España I absolutely loved this place. The food is full of flavor, super fresh, and very cultural you can taste the quality in every bite. The seasonings, the sauces, everything felt authentic and made with care. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming, and the service was great too. Definitely coming back! Laura was amazing.

Nick We came in and got seated right away. The man at the front desk was very friendly. We got waters right away and they brought extra lemons. Helen, our server, was great!!! She came multiple times to check on us. She was very nice and made the night enjoyable. The inside is really clean and the layout feels great! She made everyone at the table laugh with her lively personality! I would highly suggest coming here!

Susan Vaziri Great staff. Friendly, polite, professional. They were slammed but handled all things very well. Katsu chicken sandwich was good! Fries were hot and salted perfectly. Plenty of seating. Great drink selection. It was crowded, but thats what happens when a place is good!

BHF Casual counter service restaurant. The large sandwiches have 9 oz. meat and are $20.50 but enough for 2 to share, with sides. The special smoke turkey sandwich was delicious, served on a soft focaccia like bread.

Ryans Reviews The family and I came here at a really off time where it was completely empty. The waiter made sure we got a good seat overlooking the water and made us feel really comfortable. The waiter answered all questions and help us select some really good food. We all really enjoyed ourselves and thought the food was amazing. Highly recommended.

Nalini Amore-Broccoli Jostin was our server. He was friendly and genuinely kind! The food was delicious!! Topped off with the yummy house made chocolate chip cookie, warmed & Mariannes vanilla ice cream!!!

Charlene Larson Rotandi What a gem! We were looking for some seafood for our family, and were pleasantly surprised by the freshness and quality of the food! Also, great value and super hospitable staff. The fish and chips are generously portioned, and delicious. The grilled halibut with the corn risotto was excellent and devoured in no time. The fried brussel sprouts and calamari were appetizing and quickly enjoyed by all. The smoked beet and kale salad was scrumptious. We ended the meal with petite key lime pie in a mason jar which was “superb!” New chef and menu, an absolute must-go!

LE A Loved my dessert crepe. Pesto and brie crepe was also very good. They have heaters outdoors fortunately.