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Discover Restaurants offering the best Bar food in Santa Cruz, California, United States. The quintessential California beach town of Santa Cruz! It was here that surfing was first brought to the mainland by Hawaiian royalty. Home to the legendary Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a pedestrian-friendly, tree-lined downtown area, and the historic Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, which stretches out a half-mile into the waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Other highlights include UC Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and nearby redwood forests.
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10. Pono Hawaiian Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By WillS1706
there are a lot of places to eat in Santa Cruz usa umm this place is a great place to meet locals and have a good time.
9. Rosie McCann's Irish Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By CharleyNottinghamUK
We were downtown and decided to go have a drink here, as it said on the door, Irish Pub. You're met as you walk in, with a steep stair walk, not good if you have limited mobility. Once at the top, you enter the bar/restaurant. It didn't have the Irish bar scene as we know it. Not vey authentic at all, To us, it was just an American bar,with a few Irish pictures on the walls. No Irish music either! The bar was well stocked, so we had a drink. The lady behind the bar was polite and friendly. It was o.k. If you say it's an Irish bar, then make it look and feel like you're in one.
8. Hindquarter Bar & Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 151 reviews
Sometimes you just have to have a tender, juicy slab of mouthwatering meat. We are the areas premier destination for the most delicious, seafood, house smoked pork chops, choice sirloins.
Reviewed By C1834DFmichaelf
The HQ has been a longtime favorite steakhouse in Santa Cruz. However, it definitely declined in the past. Fortunately , a group of employees purchased it a couple of years ago, when the previous owner retired, and have brought it back up to snuff. You can relax in a booth, get a table for large parties, or dine casually in the bar. The drinks are solid, and they also have a good wine & beer selection. Once again, HQ is âwhere the elite meatâ.
7. Ideal Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
3 based on 725 reviews
Reviewed By Gary1974
Went here for lunch as we passed through Santa Cruz. The restaurant sits in a prime location between the boardwalk, beach and wharf and the outside seating area offered up excellent views. Unfortunately the food was bang average. I had the pulled pork sandwich which was ok but was served alongside some anaemic fries. Admittedly I did get food envy when I saw the fish tacos, so perhaps I picked the wrong dish.
6. 99 Bottles of Beer on The Wall
Overall Ratings
4 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By Valleyblue
There were several crowded places in the downtown Santa Cruz area for lunch, but 99 Bottles was on a side street and nearly empty. I have no idea why. We ordered their light lunch which consisted of a half sandwich and a side. This was perfect, the half sandwich was actually pretty big and the side was an ample serving as well.As for how it tasted, really good. The turkey I'm certain was carved off a freshly roasted bird in the back. It was so much better than the typical processed garbage so many places serve. The house made potato salad was incredible. It had bacon, dill, and other spices (no mayo) that gave it a bit of a kick.I would definitely go back again. The quantity was perfect and being the light lunch was a bargain. The only downside was the service was a bit slow, but not unreasonable. Overall, a great lunch.
5. Firefish Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 629 reviews
Add some fire to your next dining experience at the FireFish Grill, where we specialize in fresh seafood, steaks & homemade pasta dishes! At FireFish Grill, our specialty is quality. We are committed to serving fresh, high quality ingredients everyday. We
Reviewed By Renee002
We liked the fried calamari and french fries, the local's special seafood Rockefeller (shrimp, fish, spinach and delicious sauce), sand dabs, local's special ling cod-good fresh seasonal vegetables and pilaf...the non fish eater enjoyed a hamburger...Since school has started for many and it was a week day, it was not crowded. The drinks were good...Prices are ok but you pay for the location too-a nice view of the harbor.
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4. Surfrider Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By rebeccao733
We visited Surfrider Cafe knowing that people raved about their tri-tip sandwich and avocado fries, but decided to ask out waiter Danny about his favorites. Danny not only made great recommendations, but provided friendly and prompt service. We started with the jalapeño poppers, that were perfectly cheesy with just enough spice. Our party ordered the following entrees: Gouda Vibration Burger (Dannyâs recommended favorite), the BBQ Pork Sandwich from the August menu (also recommended over the tri-tip) and the Shoreline sliders. All three were great, but the homemade sourdough buns and garlic parmesan fries really stood out! Also, the chimichurri sauce on the BBQ sandwich added a unique and flavorful touch. We enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere and playing trivial pursuit during our meal, making for a great dinner while driving through Santa Cruz!
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3. Johnny's Harborside
Overall Ratings
4 based on 283 reviews
Reviewed By rosestraveling452
This might sound nit-picky, but the fish tacos that I ordered came with salsa and chips, and I only received 5 chips (as did my Mother) and had to ask for more. Other than that, amazing food! The salsa was delicious. There are three dollar mini desserts!! That's right, three dollars!
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2. Hula's Island Grill and Tiki Room
Overall Ratings
4 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By betsyo654
They do NOT know how to cook fish. Their âsides â are white rice with no seasoning at all, and arugula âsaladâ which is arugula with pumpkin seed or something similar (I couldnât tell). I made them redo the Ono as it was totally dry. The second time was edible but barely. And Trip Advisorâs menu link has very wrong prices, again!! I will no longer use Trip Advisor for restaurants. This was the second restaurant in two days in Santa Cruz. And prior to this, I would ONLY use them.
1. West End Tap & Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 224 reviews
West End is a neighborhood eatery which showcases the flavors of a traditional pub with a California twist; using local, fresh and seasonal foods. Our food is cooked to pair perfectly with one of many craft beers and wines. Our chef brings French cuisine
Reviewed By MannyPee
Was the UK staple ? How wrong was I ? They do amazing âslidersâ in here. The overall ambiance is an absolute pleasure.
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