Food & Beverages
Davenport Roadhouse
Live Music, Full Bar, and Awesome Food.
We want everyone to feel welcome and have a kick ass time! Visit Website
Whale City Bakery
Some folks pop in for a legendary ham and cheese croissant on their way to catch the surf. Some stay late for tacos and live music on a Thursday night. Some just need a warm meal and a cold beer. Whatever the motivation, Whale City is your ultimate coastal dining destination!
We offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily along with an in-house boutique bakery, full espresso bar, patio seating with ocean views, and live music several nights a week. We pride ourselves on fast and friendly service, home cooked meals featuring locally sourced ingredients, and the art of traditional, no frills baking.
We are committed to providing a fun, family-friendly atmosphere for world travelers and local patrons alike. So come take a seat and say hello. If we don’t know your name yet, we promise we will soon! Visit Website
Costa Azul
Be part of our family and join us for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. Enjoy Authentic Homestyle Mexican Food prepared by our knowledgeable chefs with over 30 years of experience. We look forward to seeing you very soon. Visit Website
Cafe Brasil
Breakfast, Juices, Bowls & Dishes in Santa Cruz, Brazilian Style
Cafe Brasil is a family business where you can feel almost as invited to a Brazilian home.
Breakfast and all dishes are delicious from traditional Brazilian recipes with some Californian and Santa Cruz touches, the atmosphere is warm, alive, laid back, as if being in a restaurant or home in Rio de Janeiro, Bahia or another cozy Brazilian place – always with the Santa Cruz culture!
We put a lot of effort and care in providing such a friendly, relaxed and happy ambiance because that ‘s a fundamental part of what Brazilian culture is about. Tasting our generous size dishes will just surprise you with flavors from Brazil’s tropical land, especially its fruits and vegetables, fundamental ingredients of our breakfast and brunch. You can sample a large variety of dishes and discover the richness of Brazilian hearty and tasty cuisine. Don’t forget adding a freshly made juice and Brazilian coffee, you will be transported to the special land, culture and hospitality of Brazil. Visit Website
West End Tap and Kitchen
Hula’s Island Grill
We serve a variety of island inspired fusion dishes with a little Hawaiian flare! The owners have traveled all over the globe in search of the flavors that inspire our great tasting food, and unique menu. We source local products whenever possible. Our knowledgeable staff is well versed on all our menu offerings and can answer any questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to ask! Visit Website
The Walnut Avenue Cafe
Since 1994 the Walnut Avenue Cafe has been a local favorite for Breakfast, Lunch and Weekend Brunch. We feature great food in a relaxed, casual environment in Downtown Santa Cruz with indoor & outdoor seating. We hope you will join us soon! Visit Website
Harbor Café
The Harbor Cafe has been a staple in the local community for over 60 years. What started out as a local hangout for Sailors and Fishermen has expanded into an award-winning Santa Cruz brunch hot spot. Incredible food, cocktails & service are combined with fun & casual good vibes. Bring your kids, your grandma, your friends, and even your dog onto our patio for good times.
The heart and soul of the café is definitely our dedicated and hard-working staff. Most of our staff has been working here for 5+, 10+, and even 15+ years. We are one big family. Truly. At one point we literally had 5 different sets of brothers and sisters working here. The current owner, Daniel Voskoboynikov, has been running the Café since 2006. He’s here because he loves food + people. Amen. Visit Website
Crow’s Nest Restaurant
Located right on the beach where the Harbor meets the sea, The Crow’s Nest is one of Santa Cruz’ most beloved restaurants. For over 50 years guests have returned again and again for breathtaking panoramic views of Santa Cruz Harbor, lighthouse and wharf, and to enjoy award-winning cuisine, spirits and live entertainment. Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner in our downstairs dining room offer fresh seafood, pasta creations, Midwestern aged beef and daily chef’s specials. Upstairs, the Breakwater Bar & Grill features a variety of appetizers and casual meals throughout the day, and dancing to live entertainment by night. On both levels, expansive shoreline decks offer a friendly, casual atmosphere, where rich woods, luminous works of glass art, and a unique collection of vintage surfboards and surfing photographs complete the unforgettable ambiance. The Crow’s Nest is truly the flagship restaurant of the California coast. Visit Website