Best Casual Restaurants in Santa Cruz
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Booked 2 times today
Price: Moderate
• Irish • Santa Cruz
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Santa Cruz
Booked 31 times today
Booked 15 times today
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Santa Cruz
Booked 20 times today
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- SsaschaSan Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoThe scallops were amazing. So was their fresh bread. The halibut needed a little more seasoning but the butter beans that came with it was delicious. Great service.More infoJack O'Neill Restaurant & LoungePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Cruz•4.6
- HHeatherSan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThe food was delicious and the service was excellent. The back patio was lovely, as usual.More infoLailiPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Santa Cruz•4.6
- BBarbaraVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •56 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoExcellent service and delicious fresh food as always. La Posta always wonderful!More infola PostaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Santa Cruz•4.8
- SSandeSan Francisco Bay Area •28 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 16, 2025From the very beginning, we felt welcomed. The proprietor dropped by our table twice to chat and to make sure we weren’t lacking for anything. We shared the generous and tasty mezze platter and then calamari and salad. On prior visits, we have enjoyed their burgers, and wish they would put the lamb burger on regular rotation. It looked like a good place to go as a solo diner to catch a game at the bar This resto has earned a place in our regular rotation.More infoMozaic - Santa CruzPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Santa Cruz•4.5
- CSChrisSSan Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 29, 2024Great restaurant, nice ambience, good food, great service. Great location, right in downtown, multi Storey parking very closeMore infoRosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Santa CruzPrice: Moderate• Irish• Santa Cruz•4.1