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Best American Restaurants in Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

Best American Restaurants in Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Pino Alto Restaurant - Cabrillo CollegePino Alto Restaurant - Cabrillo College
(151)
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American | Aptos, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Persephone RestaurantPersephone Restaurant
(164)
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American | Aptos, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Paradise Beach GrilleParadise Beach Grille
(111)
$$$$
American | Capitola, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
The Water Street GrillThe Water Street Grill
(69)
$$$$
American | Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Sanderlings - Seascape ResortSanderlings - Seascape Resort
(538)
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American | Aptos, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Solaire Restaurant + BarSolaire Restaurant + Bar
(146)
$$$$
American | Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
BoulevardBoulevard
(6723)
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American | Financial District / Embarcadero, San Francisco
SpruceSpruce
(2967)
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American | Presidio Heights, San Francisco
Esin Restaurant and BarEsin Restaurant and Bar
(4243)
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American | Danville, East Bay
The Village PubThe Village Pub
(2258)
$$$$
American | Woodside, Peninsula
Ad HocAd Hoc
(5615)
$$$$
American | Yountville, Wine Country
Balboa Cafe - SFBalboa Cafe - SF
(10)
$$$$
American | Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio, San Francisco
Firefly RestaurantFirefly Restaurant
(1759)
$$$$
American | Noe Valley, San Francisco
Barrel Head BrewhouseBarrel Head Brewhouse
(2)
$$$$
American | North Panhandle / USF, San Francisco
TrestleTrestle
(920)
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American | Financial District / Embarcadero, San Francisco
TownTown
(4381)
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American | San Carlos, Peninsula
Mustards GrillMustards Grill
(6198)
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American | Yountville, Wine Country
Farmstead at Long Meadow RanchFarmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
(3903)
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American | St. Helena, Wine Country
MarketMarket
(2204)
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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
(1188)
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Italian | Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Gabriella CafeGabriella Cafe
(331)
$$$$
Italian | Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
AcquerelloAcquerello
(2206)
$$$$
Italian | Russian Hill, San Francisco
Seven HillsSeven Hills
(1055)
$$$$
Italian | Russian Hill, San Francisco
CotognaCotogna
(2011)
$$$$
Italian | Financial District / Embarcadero, San Francisco
La CicciaLa Ciccia
(2143)
$$$$
Italian | Noe Valley, San Francisco
Jackson Fillmore TrattoriaJackson Fillmore Trattoria
(861)
$$$$
Italian | Pacific Heights, San Francisco
Ristorante MilanoRistorante Milano
(1278)
$$$$
Italian | Russian Hill, San Francisco
Da FloraDa Flora
(69)
$$$$
Italian | North Beach, San Francisco
Locanda Osteria & BarLocanda Osteria & Bar
(84)
$$$$
Italian | Mission, San Francisco
Baci Cafe & Wine Bar - HealdsburgBaci Cafe & Wine Bar - Healdsburg
(1651)
$$$$
Italian | Healdsburg, Wine Country
Bistro Don Giovanni -- NapaBistro Don Giovanni -- Napa
(3812)
$$$$
Italian | Napa, Wine Country
Gioia PizzeriaGioia Pizzeria
(242)
$$$$
Italian | Russian Hill, San Francisco
Cook St. HelenaCook St. Helena
(123)
$$$$
Italian | St. Helena, Wine Country
Pane e Vino TrattoriaPane e Vino Trattoria
(441)
$$$$
Italian | Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio, San Francisco
FiorellaFiorella
(303)
$$$$
Italian | Richmond District, San Francisco

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Blue PlateBlue Plate
1429 reviews
$$$$
Contemporary American | Bernal Heights, San Francisco

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RamblerRambler
314 reviews
$$$$
Californian | Downtown / Union Square, San Francisco
Happy Hour!

We had dinner at The Rambler pre-theater. We made reservations and our table was ready and waiting. I wanted to try several cocktails. Many sounded quite good. We were out in time to walk around the corner to The Curran Theater. Would go again. More

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PiacerePiacere
1100 reviews
$$$$
Contemporary Italian | San Carlos, Peninsula
Happy Hour Special!

Great meal and dining experience! There are other places on Laurel St I like better, but on a busy night at the last minute (we reserved 45 minutes before we ate) ... this is worth a try. Nice menu, tasty food and cocktails! More

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Yucca De LacYucca De Lac
83 reviews
$$$$
Chinese | Palo Alto, Peninsula
I LOVE DIMSUM 2018!

We went for the gluten free options. We keep going back for everything. I've been to Yucca De Lac quite a few times now and I get a few favorites and something new each time. I've never had a dish I didn't love. Their Gluten Free options are expansive and rather exclusive, never found them anywhere else (dim sum gluten free is such a gift!). Truly a great place for everyone! More

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

Absolutely delicious food. Reasonable corkage fee. Great service More

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Hollins House - Pasatiempo Golf Club2. Hollins House - Pasatiempo Golf Club
297 reviews
$$$$
Californian | Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

The chef and restaurant manger are tops! Food is always excellent and offers tremendous diversity in the choices. Service is always quick and friendly. More

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Laili3. Laili
1727 reviews
$$$$
Mediterranean | Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

Lailis is without exception, ie always, a good food experience. Always enjoy my visits there. More

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Gabriella Cafe4. Gabriella Cafe
331 reviews
$$$$
Italian | Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

Gabriela is one of the best restaurants in Santa Cruz. It's unique character and "Paris" like ambiance make it a true gem in California ! More

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Persephone Restaurant5. Persephone Restaurant
164 reviews
$$$$
American | Aptos, Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

Lovely birthday dinner for us. Delicious food and great service. Nicest restaurant locally for sure, and hope they are here for many years to come! 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. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
    3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz
    4. DoubleTree by Hilton Campbell - Pruneyard Plaza
    5. Courtyard by Marriott San Jose South/Morgan Hill
    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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