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Best American Restaurants in Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

Best American Restaurants in Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Persephone RestaurantPersephone Restaurant
(181)
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American | Aptos, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Paradise Beach GrilleParadise Beach Grille
(116)
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American | Capitola, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
The Water Street GrillThe Water Street Grill
(75)
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American | Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Sanderlings - Seascape ResortSanderlings - Seascape Resort
(551)
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American | Aptos, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Solaire Restaurant + BarSolaire Restaurant + Bar
(151)
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American | Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
BoulevardBoulevard
(6836)
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American | Financial District / Embarcadero, San Francisco
SpruceSpruce
(3021)
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American | Presidio Heights, San Francisco
Esin Restaurant and BarEsin Restaurant and Bar
(4339)
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American | Danville, East Bay
The Village PubThe Village Pub
(2303)
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American | Woodside, Peninsula
Ad HocAd Hoc
(5734)
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American | Yountville, Wine Country
Balboa Cafe - SFBalboa Cafe - SF
(11)
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American | Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio, San Francisco
Firefly RestaurantFirefly Restaurant
(1791)
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American | Noe Valley, San Francisco
Barrel Head BrewhouseBarrel Head Brewhouse
(5)
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American | North Panhandle / USF, San Francisco
TrestleTrestle
(983)
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American | Financial District / Embarcadero, San Francisco
TownTown
(4485)
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American | San Carlos, Peninsula
Mustards GrillMustards Grill
(6369)
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American | Yountville, Wine Country
Farmstead at Long Meadow RanchFarmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
(4006)
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American | St. Helena, Wine Country
MarketMarket
(2268)
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American | St. Helena, Wine Country

Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

Best Italian Restaurants in Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
la Postala Posta
(1214)
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Italian | Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Gabriella CafeGabriella Cafe
(351)
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Italian | Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
AcquerelloAcquerello
(2225)
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Italian | Russian Hill, San Francisco
Seven HillsSeven Hills
(1096)
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Italian | Russian Hill, San Francisco
CotognaCotogna
(2081)
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Italian | Financial District / Embarcadero, San Francisco
La CicciaLa Ciccia
(2165)
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Italian | Noe Valley, San Francisco
Jackson Fillmore TrattoriaJackson Fillmore Trattoria
(878)
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Italian | Pacific Heights, San Francisco
Ristorante MilanoRistorante Milano
(1303)
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Italian | Russian Hill, San Francisco
Da FloraDa Flora
(78)
$$$$
Italian | North Beach, San Francisco
Locanda Osteria & BarLocanda Osteria & Bar
(89)
$$$$
Italian | Mission, San Francisco
Baci Cafe & Wine Bar - HealdsburgBaci Cafe & Wine Bar - Healdsburg
(1711)
$$$$
Italian | Healdsburg, Wine Country
Bistro Don Giovanni -- NapaBistro Don Giovanni -- Napa
(3936)
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Italian | Napa, Wine Country
Gioia PizzeriaGioia Pizzeria
(251)
$$$$
Italian | Russian Hill, San Francisco
Cook St. HelenaCook St. Helena
(148)
$$$$
Italian | St. Helena, Wine Country
Pane e Vino TrattoriaPane e Vino Trattoria
(453)
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Italian | Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio, San Francisco
FiorellaFiorella
(345)
$$$$
Italian | Richmond District, San Francisco

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RamblerRambler
336 reviews
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Californian | Downtown / Union Square, San Francisco
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Yucca De LacYucca De Lac
95 reviews
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Chinese | Palo Alto, Peninsula
I LOVE DIMSUM 2018!

We hosted our friends at one of our favorite places. Boy was it a hit. Normally a restaurant in a shopping center would be average. But we have always had glorious food. Their were 4 of us and we each ordered 2 dishes plus the crab and avocado fried rice. Our friends were amazed at how good everything was and how reasonably priced. Even with a good wine and tip it was - $65 each. More

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Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos's best restaurants based upon thousands of OpenTable diner reviews
Cafe Sparrow1. Cafe Sparrow
190 reviews
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French | Aptos, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

Had not been to Cafe Sparrow in several years, no particular reason. So thrilled to reacquaint myself with this wonderful dining experience. Food was delicious, servers very attentive, atmosphere delightful....will definitely return soon. Thanks!! More

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Pino Alto Restaurant - Cabrillo College2. Pino Alto Restaurant - Cabrillo College
159 reviews
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American | Aptos, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

If you are in the are you must stop even for a look, its a historic place for the area/college, beautiful structure, fantastic food, its done by aspiring students from a culinary school run by FANTASTIC chefs, eating high end food with set courses (check event menu) but with a very easy and welcoming vibe. It's a must visit for locals and a fantastic experience for visitors. More

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Hollins House - Pasatiempo Golf Club3. Hollins House - Pasatiempo Golf Club
309 reviews
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Californian | Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

Excellent food and service. I haven't been here for a while, and it just keeps getting better. Chef is great. More

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Persephone Restaurant4. Persephone Restaurant
181 reviews
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American | Aptos, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

Excellent service- very knowledgeable and personable staff. Great food and ambiance. Really like the prefix menu option. Love that everyone who works there seems to take great pride in their work. Our favorite spot in Aptos! More

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Home - Soquel5. Home - Soquel
215 reviews
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Californian | Soquel, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

Great service! Intriguing menu. Portion sizes could be smaller, more delicate, to highlight the inventiveness of the food! Glad we finally checked it out! More

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Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos Neighborhoods

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    Landmark

    Landmark

    1. Monterey Bay
    2. Mountain Winery
    3. Monterey Harbor
    4. Santa Cruz Wharf
    5. San Francisco International Airport
    Shopping area

    Shopping area

    1. Santana Row
    2. The Great Mall
    3. Stanford Shopping Center
    4. Santana Row Shopping Center
    5. Carmel Plaza
    Train Station

    Train Station

    1. Mountain View Caltrain Station
    2. Sunnyvale Caltrain Station
    3. Caltrain Millbrae
    4. Caltrain San Jose
    5. Bell Station
    Stadium or Arena

    Stadium or Arena

    1. Trac
    2. Levi's Stadium
    3. Shoreline Amphitheatre
    4. Baseball Field
    5. Salinas Sports Complex
    Institution

    Institution

    1. Stanford University
    2. Santa Clara University
    3. San Jose State University
    4. De Anza College
    5. University of California At Santa Cruz
    Monument

    Monument

    1. San Jose Christmas Ice Skating
    2. Peralta Adobe Fallon House Historical Site
    3. Statue of Saint Clare
    Museum

    Museum

    1. New Almaden Museum
    2. San Carlos Historical Museum
    3. Childrens Museum
    4. Computer History Museum
    5. Intel Museum
    Park

    Park

    1. Watsonville Plaza
    2. Orchard Park
    3. Deer Park
    4. Sunnyvale Arboretum
    5. Japanese Gardens
    Hotel / Lodging

    Hotel / Lodging

    1. Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
    2. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Campbell
    3. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
    4. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz
    5. DoubleTree by Hilton Campbell - Pruneyard Plaza
    Nearby Cities

    Nearby Cities

    1. Santa Cruz, CA
    2. Opal Cliffs, CA
    3. Capitola, CA
    4. Soquel, CA
    5. Rio Del Mar, CA
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