Bay Area Back Garden Eating and Drinking Map | 2 years in Santa Cruz, 20 restaurant recommendations


Santa Cruz is right next to the beautiful Highway One and is one of the favorite places to check in on weekends and holidays in the Bay Area.While admiring the scenery, you should also plan for your stomach.Recently joined the team at UC Santa Cruz

A beautiful girl who has been mixed for 2 years ⁄(⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄)⁄, a summarySanta CruzFood list, For those of you who are visiting the beach or studying at a permanent school, a little reference duck.

(This way I can steal the secrets of Nanwan food and drink more comfortably on weekends)


⚠️The small team also reminds everyone,

Although everything returned to normal dine-in after the vaccine,

But the friends still need to do a good job of protection,

If you don’t worry about eating at the store, remember to take it out~⚠️


This UCSC surrounding food will be divided into

Chinese food, Western food, other Asian dishes and dessert milk tea,

The evaluation of each store is eaten by the alumni.

Only represent personal opinions, not advertisements,

Please understand the difference in personal taste! !


Chinese food

1. ShunFeng Restaurant SF

The Chinese food, which is only 8 minutes' drive from the Santa Cruz campus, is the first choice for many students. Even foreign friends often check in. Although the dim sum is not as authentic as the Cantonese morning tea, it is the best choice for car-free stars.Say something quietly,CurryVisited too!


Meals are fast, and chances of meeting classmates are also great.Salt and pepper ribsIs my favorite!


Address: 420 River St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone Number: (831) 423-9888

2. Golden Palace

Another Chinese restaurant that can be reached in 9 minutes by car is GP. It is not absolutely authentic, but it is definitelyI want to save time and change my tasteThe best choice.


Address: 415 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone Number: (831) 427-9275

Tips: The above two Chinese foods are providedSeparate deliveryOh~ You can save the expensive delivery fees of Uber eats and doordash, and the delivery speed is also effective.

Western food


1.Taqueria Los Pericos

Best Mexican Restaurant of the YearIt must be him. Although the store is small and a bit old, it has all the internal organs. Turbo burrito is okExtra beef tongue, Shrimp Taco, Salsa and corn flakes are also yyds, and it only takes about 9 minutes by car.
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Address: 139 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone Number: (831) 469-7685

2. Vim Dining and Desserts

This restaurant is open from Wednesday to Saturday at 45 pm, and only Brunch is open on Sundays. There is no such wayward restaurant.You can also place an order or make an appointment through the official website. During the epidemic, the meal time is also strictly controlled. Each table can be eaten for up to one hour and XNUMX minutes.

Chef Jesikah will occasionallyUpdate menu, You can taste every time you goDifferent taste bud creation.All the desserts, especially cheesecake, each tastes amazing.

Address: 2238 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone Number: (831) 515-7033

3. Water Street Grill 

This shop should be SCThe only one from farm to tableRestaurant bar, where you can experience extremely authentic wine and beer, bothHandmade, The ingredients used are selected from Santa Cruz and Monterey BaySeasonal ingredients.
If you want to experience the quality of the original ecological food, I recommend this one~ I suggest you make an appointment in advance, otherwise you will lose your place soon!

Address: 503 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone Number: (831) 332-6122

4. Wing Stop

As a chain store specializing in chicken wings in the United States, the taste is alsoNot losing to the Bay AreaOther famous Korean fried chicken restaurants.When placing an order, be sure to choose "classic", that is, chicken thighs and wings with bones, to have the feeling of eating fried chicken~
The flavors of Lemon Pepper and Garlic Parmesan are very suitable for those who can't eat spicy food. If you like to challenge different spicy levels, cajun and atomic are both spicy to crying (for my vegetable chicken 😭)!Slightly spicy can also choose Spicy Korean give it a try.It must be served with different flavorsCorn or fries, Yyds!


Address: 845 Almar Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone Number: (831) 454-9464
5. Snap Taco

A renovation located in Santa Cruz DowntownFull of funny atmosphereIn the taco shop, customers are constantly coming and going.There is a classic convertible car with snap taco printed in the store, and there are often childrenPosing inside~

"3 taco plate" is their homeStar Products, Looking at the picture, you can see that the weight is very large, it is simplyCheapFor only $11.25!There is also a special Snap Rita, so uncomfortable (you can only drink at the age of 21)

Address: 1108 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Phone Number: (831) 824-6100


6.Cafe Brasil

A Brazilian restaurant that only serves brunch, it is recommended by Beef a Cavalo.Soft bread mixed with cheese, eggs and steak, Energy Up Up for a whole day!RematchSweet and refreshingStrawberry Smoothie makes a meal full of happiness.

Address: 1410 Mission St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone Number: (831)429-1855

7. Hula's Island Grill

veryAmerican pastoral styleThe restaurant is perfect for having a drink with friends after get off work.

In Fresh FishAll items are recommended! South Seas Fish Tacos must also be recommended.

American pastoral style

Address: 221 Cathcart St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone Number: (831) 426-4852

8.Nick the Greek

Haven't triedGreek tasteThe banana bugs can try this one, which is extremely obvious in the dt store.

Gyros is a very famous Greek cuisine, but it’s actuallySoft pieThere are someMeat and vegetables, then spread some yogurt sauce(Tzatziki sauce).Every burrito in the store does not step on thunder, it is highly recommended for everyone to taste it (there may be a personal taste deviation)


Address: 1133 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone Number: (831) 431-6313

9. Alderwood

Who said Santa Cruz didn'tSuitable for datings restaurant!Restaurant atmosphereNot lose Michelin, Every dish is also very delicate.

Here you can taste fresh California self-produced oysters, served in the storeSpecial vinegar, Do not have a flavor.American wagyu is also one of the signatures of this store.For anniversaries and birthdays, why not bring your spouse here for romance~


Address: 155 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone Number: (831) 588-3238

10. Riva Fish House

Of course, the restaurants near the Santa Cruz wharf want to eat seafood, oysters, fried squid, soft shell crabs are all delicious, and the clam chower is also fullAmerican flavor, And from time to timeSeagulls landed by the dining tableWaiting for you to feed on the railing!


Address: 31 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone Number: (831) 429-1223

11. Shadowbrook

Another familyA restaurant with a sense of atmosphere suitable for dates, The most peculiar thing is that this restaurant needsTake a small trainIt's okay to reach the restaurant on the top of the mountainAdmire the beauty of the mountains and rivers.

Many netizens say that Italian baked pork bones can be said to be the Italian version of Dongpo pork knuckles.The meat is soft and rotten, and the sauce is fragrant and delicious; The recommended dishes include steak and scallops.

Address: 1750 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
Phone Number: (831) 475-1511

12. Mozaic

Successfully openedThe gateway to Middle Eastern flavors, The sweet and sour little octopus is veryStimulate the taste buds, Lamb Kebab and Greek Moussaka are recommended.

Mosaic


Address: 110 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone Number: (831) 454-8663

13. Ike's Love & Sandwiches

Subway is not the only authentic sandwich!More stuffingIt must be synonymous with Ike's. Students who have not eaten this sandwich must come to check in.


Address: 1318 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone Number: (831) 431-6260

Asian

1.Sala Thai

Call him around scThe best Thai foodIt's not an exaggeration. Anyone who has been to this restaurant will say it is delicious, and every dish will not be thundered.The decoration style of the shop also made us come to Thailand in an instant, full ofStrong Thai style.

A fewMost popular dishesThere are green curry chicken, coconut milk soup, tom yam soup, mango sticky rice nasi lemak.Because every dish is authentic, I really have to love it.


Address: 353 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone Number: (831) 426-1214

2. Sesame Grill

Santa Cruz is one of the few Korean restaurants, it can’t be said to be the most authentic, but it’s no problem to solve gluttony, it is recommendedGalbiTang, Beef short ribs.


Address: 435 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Phone Number: (831) 454-8355

3. Sawasdee By The Sea

As its name suggests, the restaurant serves Thai food by the sea.The first is Pad Thai, which is generally calledThai Fried Rice Noodle,canAdd in OptionalMeat or vegetarian food; the taste of beef noodles is also quite good~


Address: 101 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Phone Number: (831) 466-9009

Dessert/Cafe

1.The Buttery

Looks very much from the outsideHarry Potter Lodge at Universal Studios, Walking inside is even more dazzling.There are dozens of cakes on the online menu!not badPrivate order!

Whether it’s French desserts or birthday cakes,The carvings are very beautiful, Tastes are alsoSweet but not greasy, Every one is recommended!There is also a cafe with outdoor tables~


Address: 702 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone Number: (831) 458-3020

2. Cat&cloud coffee

OneQualified American brunchMust have Avocado toast➕ a cup of strong coffee, this shop perfectly fits my breakfast vision!

The layout of the shop is based onSea blue as the theme, Including the corresponding peripheral products are also very distinctive, might as well come here with three or five friendsCozy morningRight ~

Address: 719 Swift St Suite 56, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone Number: N/A

3. Verve Coffee Roasters

Needless to say Verve!All major social platformsPopular internet celebrity coffee shop, I can tell you secretly, Cat&cloud coffee is also made by the original team of Verve.

nothing to say,All recommended!Five 🌟 praise!The address below is just the one closest to the school. If you want to go to other branches, you can search on Google~


Address: 1010 Fair Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone Number: (831) 425-5648

The above is the gourmet collection around UCSC!
What other restaurants do you find delicious,
Remember to leave a message to tell us~
At the same time, I also want to thank the alumni from all walks of life for their support.
In order to sum up the above list of restaurants,
Only represents personal taste,
For your reference~

Wish the little banana bugs of UCSC
Academic success,Healthy body,Eat well
Friends from the Bay Area come to the beach to eat, drink and have fun!
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