Best Lunch Restaurants in Santa Cruz

20 restaurants available nearby

1. Laili

4.7

Exceptional(2865)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Santa Cruz

Booked 34 times today

Laili is our expression of love through food and service. We offer a unique menu made up of fusion Afghani Mediterranean items that include kabobs, wraps, flatbreads, pastas, and spiced lamb and chicken dishes as well as delicious vegetarian options.Laili Restaurant "BEST MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT", Good Times 2023, Voted #1Rich Mediterranean Flavors with a Unique Afghan Twist in the Heart of Downtown Santa Cruz.Currently taking reservations for lunch and dinner, walk-ins welcome too.Dine in our elegant, secluded, off street patio. Visit our website for event information.

2. Gabriella Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(976)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Cruz

Booked 14 times today

Zagat rated as "OUTSTANDING". Gabriella Cafe is a 50 seat, picturesque and romantic dining experience in downtown Santa Cruz.

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3. Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Santa Cruz

4.1

Excellent(44)

Price: Moderate

• Irish • Santa Cruz

Booked 2 times today

Rosie McCann's Irish Pub is located in Santa Cruz, California and specializes in serving homemade Irish pub fare. The restaurant features a neighborhood bar atmosphere and offers a full-service bar with over 25 beers on tap.Rosie McCann's Irish Pub serves lunch and dinner daily and offers an additional brunch service on weekends. Brunch fare at the restaurant consists of steak and eggs, corned beef hash and eggs, eggs Benedict, buttermilk pancakes and more. Lunch and dinner at Rosie McCann's Irish Pub features a variety of appetizers, salads, soups, entrées, steaks, Irish favorites, grass fed burgers, pasta and sandwiches.

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4. Chocolate the Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(86)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Cruz

Booked 9 times today

Now celebrating 25 years, Chocolate the Restaurant provides an attractive dining environment for couples on dates, friendly meetings, and special occasion meals. Dine outside on the heated garden patio. Celebrate special occasions with up to 25 guests in the private street-side party room. Maybe start with a Chocolate Martini or a Passion Fruit Margarita. Chef David Jackman's fresh baked pasta rosettes, slow-roasted meats, and delicious seasonal organic vegetable dishes are all a prelude to our many chocolaty desserts. Our wine list focuses on local and on Italian wines. Our cocktails are all made from scratch; often using locally distilled spirits, and always using fresh house-made mixers. We are at your service for dinner every night! Afternoon walk-up cafe' service Friday thru Sunday. . We are open for dinner every holiday except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

5. Oblò

4.7

Exceptional(56)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Cruz

Booked 9 times today

Modern Italian cuisine with Californian influence, sit in our beautiful dining room or enjoy one of our amazing craft drinks in the comfort and cozy lounge bar area.Our chef Andrea designed an innovative menu that perfect match with the list of cocktails craft from the Bar manager Keith Fox.

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6. Mozaic - Santa Cruz

4.7

Exceptional(475)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Santa Cruz

Booked 2 times today

We named our restaurant Mozaic because we wanted to capture the diversity of flavors and culmination of authentic Mediterranean dishes that we offer. We bring together the best of Mediterranean recipes from Greece, Lebanon, Turkey and Sicily, emphasizing Middle Eastern influence. Our menu is hand-crafted after years of experience in the restaurant business knowing what people like. We make every dish completely authentic, utilizing 100 years old techniques that have been passed down through generations to bring you incredible flavor. COME AND TASTE THE DIFFERENCE We seek only the best, local ingredients. We use high-quality meats, like our Australian lamb tenderloin and select only sustainable seafood. Our lavash comes from an authentic Persian bakery. Everyone wants family. Mozaic is a warm and inviting atmosphere where everyone can feel at home. Come enjoy our incredible and lush atmosphere.

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7. Woodstock's Pizza - Santa Cruz

4.6

Exceptional(33)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Santa Cruz

Booked 2 times today

Legendary taste meets an epic party scene at Woodstock’s Pizza in downtown Santa Cruz. Bring your friends for mouth-watering pizza and our famous Wildebread. Woodstock's offers a fast casual dining experience with counter ordering and delivery to your table.Bring your friends for award-winning pies, sides and suds. Your choices are endlessly customizable; we have options for most dietary restrictions, including gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and lactose-intolerant. Try our signature wheat crust and exclusive extra zesty sauce, and watch us load on the freshest, highest-quality toppings. Woodstock's has 16 taps serving some of the most innovative craft beers, along with a selection of bottled beers and wines. We specialize in groups of all sizes, with flexible seating and a pet-friendly heated patio. Join the fun at our weekly Trivia and Pint Nights. We're open from lunch to late night, and we deliver throughout Santa Cruz. We accept reservations f

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8. Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(1968)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Cruz

Booked 30 times today

Jack O’Neill Restaurant and Lounge is Santa Cruz’s best new destination for coastal California cuisine. The approachable and family-friendly vibe at Jack O’Neill Restaurant and Lounge will welcome hotel guests and locals alike.

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9. The View, a Treeside Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(1185)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Cruz

Booked 31 times today

Set high on a hilltop with breathtaking panoramic views of the Monterey Bay, The View, at Chaminade offers a unique dining experience. Indoor and outdoor seating allows guests to enjoy the naturally beautiful scenery which compliments the contemporary California Cuisine. Whether it’s sustainable seafood or locally grown produce, The View emphasizes natural ingredients while providing four-diamond service. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks to help cover increases in labor costs and to support a higher minimum wage.***Please note that our kitchen closes from 1:30pm-2:00pm to prepare for dinner service. Our bar and restaurant remain open during that time, offering a fine selection of local wines, craft beers, signature cocktails, and non-alcoholic refreshments to enjoy.

10. Ideal Bar & Grill

4.4

Awesome(304)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Cruz

Booked 9 times today

Fun, family friendly dining with a beautiful view of Santa Cruz Main beach and the Municipal Wharf! We offer out side seating on our sunny deck! Come down and try our award winning clam chowder today! Reservations are for our inside dining room only.

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Cindy
San Diego •15 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food is good, but the portions are small. The prices are on the high end .
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LailiPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Santa Cruz
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4.7
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Christine
San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Pasta Rosettes, pasta w bolognese sauce, pork mole, all desserts were delicious. Chicken parm was a little dry and chicken soup was ok. Service was slow and one of our orders came late but all of our servers were nice, attentive and kept water for the table coming.
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Chocolate the RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Cruz
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4.6
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BethVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •11 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
The food and service were great! We shared the focaccia bread, the arugula salad and the mushroom ravioli with chicken apple sausage. All were excellent. I recommend this restaurant.
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Gabriella CafePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Santa Cruz
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4.7
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DavidVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
My friend had the seafood pasta she had the gluten-free pasta which added two dollars to the service. I had the special which was a beef tenderloin tortellini style pasta with a creamy sauce, which was very good. My friend had the seafood pasta, she really enjoyed it. She thought it was an excellent value, and the flavor was very good. I like the overall feel of the restaurant. I like the fact you’re not freezing inside of it which it can be a problem with many restaurants in Santa Cruz. This restaurant was very warm and comfortable and we will definitely be back with friends.
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OblòPrice: Expensive• Italian• Santa Cruz
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4.7
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ChrisS
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 29, 2024
Great restaurant, nice ambience, good food, great service. Great location, right in downtown, multi Storey parking very close
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Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Santa CruzPrice: Moderate• Irish• Santa Cruz
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4.1

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Laili

2. Gabriella Cafe

3. Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Santa Cruz

4. Chocolate the Restaurant

5. Oblò

6. Mozaic - Santa Cruz

7. Woodstock's Pizza - Santa Cruz

8. Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

9. The View, a Treeside Restaurant

10. Ideal Bar & Grill

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