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SOUPS • SEAFOOD • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Ideal Bar & Grill
106 Beach Street, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Ideal Burger | $18.95 |
braveheart black angus burger on a potato bun, served with lettuce, tomato, sliced read onion and pickles on the side with french fries. | |
| Kids Chicken Strips & Fries | $12.95 |
3 Chicken strips served with ranch dressing and french fries. | |
| Mixed Greens & Gorgonzola GF | $16.95 |
balsamic vinaigrette, gorgonzola, glazed walnuts and fresh fruit add grilled chicken $5 |
SALADS • SANDWICHES • TAPAS
Lupolo Craft Beer House
233 Cathcart St, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Empanada | $7.00 |
South American-style baked empanadas with flaky crust and choice of filling. Side of sauce | |
| Grilled Cheeses | $7.00 |
Grilled cheese sandwiches on sliced sourdough. Served with chips. We recommend reheating in toaster oven or air fryer for best flavor | |
| Rizada | $12.00 |
organic kale, beets, aged cheddar, almonds, dark lemon vinaigrette |
Bantam- Santa Cruz
1010 Fair Ave Suite J, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Nettles | $24.00 |
hen of the woods, fiscalini, Calabrians | |
| Margherita Pizza | $20.00 |
tomato, mozzarella, basil | |
| Chocolate Ice Cream | $10.00 |
whipped crème fraîche and hazelnuts |
Belly Goat Burgers
725 Front Street, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Delux Burger | $13.00 |
Angus beef patty, herby relish, lettuce, griddled white onions, American cheese, bacon, brioche bun | |
| Cowboy | $15.00 |
Bacon Jam, Tomato, Iceburg, Smoked rogue Blue, Masa Onion Hay, and Chipotle Ranch. | |
| Forager | $14.00 |
Avo mash, Chimichurri marinated tomatoes, sunflower sprouts, blackened sous-vide portabello, srichacha-pimento olive aioli |
Manresa Bread Santa Cruz - 330 Ingalls Street
330 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Monkey Bread | $4.50 |
Ingredients: AP Flour, Water, Yeast, High Gluten Flour, Puratos, Salt, Eggs, Sugar, Barley Syrup, Butter, Cinnamon, Molasses, Brown Sugar Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Eggs | |
| Baguette | $5.00 |
Ingredients: Bread Flour, Yecora Rojo Flour, Blanco Grande Flour, Water, Starter (yecora flour, bread flour, rye flour, water), Salt Allergens: Gluten | |
| Levain | $10.00 |
Ingredients: Bread Flour, Blanco Grande Flour, Water, Starter (yecora flour, bread flour, rye flour, and water), Salt, Rice Flour Allergens: Gluten, Rice |
Shogun Japanese Restaurant
1123 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Jumbo Spider (10pcs) | $14.95 |
deep fried soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber w/ tobiko on top | |
| Pacific | $12.95 |
yellowtail, salmon, avocado, tobiko | |
| Sake Maki | $8.95 |
fresh salmon w/ avocado |
Arslans Turkish Street Food - 113 Walnut Avenue
113 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Tahini | $0.50 |
Tahini, garlic, lemon juice & cumin. *vegan* | |
| Cacik | $0.50 |
yogurt, cucumber, garlic & dry mint | |
| Chicken Doner Plate | $20.00 |
Served with Istanbul salad, pita, & your choice of rice pilaf or bulgur pilaf. Salad dressing & plate sauce on side. **please note that rice pilaf is cooked with butter. Bulgur contains gluten. Our salad dressing is made w/ mayo** |
Mad Yolks - Pacific Ave - Mad Yolks - Pacific Ave
1411 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| strawberry matcha latte | $5.50 |
matcha and strawberry with milk of your choice | |
| b.a.e. | $13.50 |
soft scrambled egg, extra sharp cheddar, thick cut bacon, avocado, caramelized onions, and sriracha aioli | |
| mango green | $5.25 |
jasmine green tea blended with mango and ice |
Santa Cruz Diner
909 Ocean St, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito | $13.85 |
eggs, hash browns & Cheddar in tortilla | |
| Classic Club | $17.40 |
Triple-decker piled high with turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato | |
| Eggs Scramble | $20.25 |
3 eggs scrambled |
Bedda Mia - 736 Water Street
736 Water Street, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Caponata | $15.00 |
Eggplant, onions, green olives, capers, tomatoes, celery, carrots, EVO, Sicilian style and extra cripsy bruchetta | |
| Fettuccine Red Sauce | $19.00 |
Served with our fresh tomato sauce and Alfredo sauce | |
| Fettuccine Crab | $35.00 |
SANDWICHES
Buttery Bakery
702 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| #4 Breakfast Sandwich | $11.45 |
Two soft scrambled eggs, sausage, cheddar cheese on freshly house-baked croissant, ciabatta, sourdough, whole wheat, or gluten free bread. | |
| Chicken Club Sandwich | $13.95 |
Grilled marinated chicken, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, mayo, Red Leaf Lettuce on freshly house-baked croissant, ciabatta, sourdough, whole wheat, or gluten free bread. | |
| #2 Breakfast Sandwich | $12.25 |
Two scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese on freshly house-baked croissant, ciabatta, sourdough, whole wheat, or gluten free bread. |
Pretty Good Advice Downtown SC - 1319 PACIFIC AVE
1319 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Spicy Boy | $8.50 |
(DF) Fried egg, crispy potato, red bell pepper jam, roasted jalapeños, caramelized onion, tarragon aioli, on ciabatta | |
| Kids Crispy Chick'n | $5.50 |
Crispy chick'n patty (not GF), on a potato bun | |
| House Cut Potato Fries | $5.00 |
Comes with ketchup and your choice of garlic aioli or vegan ranch |
Rosie McCann's Irish Pub - Santa Cruz
1220 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Onion Rings | $8.00 |
Side of onion rings | |
| Thai Style Curry Veggie | $23.00 |
Broccoli, mushrooms, red bell pepper, spinach & onions in a rich curry sauce, served over rice | |
| Lobster Raviolis | $28.00 |
Betty Burgers - 41st Ave
1000 41st Avenue, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Mad Mex | $14.99 |
Fresh guacamole, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and mild chipotle lube | |
| Basic Betty | $11.49 |
1/3 lb. burger patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and Betty's secret lube | |
| Beyond Burger | $13.99 |
Plant based patty with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and vegan lube on a vegan bun |
Penny Ice Creamery - 41st Ave
820 41st Ave, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Single Scoop | $6.50 |
| Mini Triple Scoop | $8.00 |
| Double Scoop | $8.50 |
Seabright Deli
415 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| The Mermaid | $14.95 |
Thinly Sliced Ham, Apricot Habanero Jam, Swiss Cheese, Fresh Tomatoes, Rosemary-Garlic Ailoi, Arugula on Toasted Rosemary Sourdough Slice | |
| Lost Boys | $14.95 |
Turkey, House-Made Bacon Jam, Cheddar Cheese, Mayo on Toasted French Roll | |
| The Giant Dipper | $15.95 |
Black Angus Roast Beef bathed in our House-Smoked Brisket Au Jus, Caramelized Onions, Sauteed Mushrooms, Provolone cheese, Mayo on Toasted French Roll. Served with a side of our Smoked Brisket Au Jus |
PIZZA • FRENCH FRIES
Pleasure Pizza
4000 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| 18" Pleasure Combo | $35.50 |
Pepperoni, Salami, Red Onions, Green Bell Peppers, Olives, Mushrooms, Sausage | |
| 14" Half & Half | $0.00 |
| 18" Half & Half | $0.00 |
Tramonti Santa Cruz
528 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| SANTA CROCE | $16.00 |
large salad of greens, arugula, celery, carrot, toasted hazelnuts, feta & Parmigiano Reggiano, citronette dressing (GF) (vegetarian) | |
| PEPPERONI | $23.00 |
tomato sauce, mozzarella, artisanal pepperoni | |
| GARDEN SALAD | $14.00 |
greens, arugula, cherry tomatoes, carrot, celery, olives, vinaigrette (gluten free / vegan) |
Mariposa Coffee Bar - 1010 Pacific Ave Ste E
1010 Pacific Ave Ste E, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Banh Mi Op La | $15.00 |
| Cafe Con Leche | $5.00 |
| Guava & Cheese | $6.00 |
Flashbird - Abbott Square
725 Front Street, suite 102, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Onion Tangles | $6.50 |
Like onion rings, but French fried and dusted with jalapeño & lime seasoning. They add a crunchy kick on a Flashbird sandwich too. | |
| Avocado Fried Chicken Sandwich | $15.99 |
Our Original Brined 'n' Fried chicken with a healthy dose of our avocado spread. Served on our famous smoky-toasted potato roll with lettuce and pickles. | |
| Waffle Fries | $6.00 |
Our criss-cut potato fries are dusted with earthly seasonings, rendering them irresistible. One order per person plus one for the table is recommended. |
The Point Kitchen & Bar - 3326 Portola Dr.
3326 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Kids Burger | $8.00 |
| Caesar | $13.00 |
| Chicken Schnitzel | $18.00 |
East Side Eatery
800 41st Avenue, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| The Cuban | $15.75 |
Frankie's famous Carnitas-style pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, tomato, pickles and mayo--served on a sourdough roll*. Carnitas contain beer, can not be prepared GF | |
| Bowl Pozole | $15.00 |
Chicken, hominey, onions, peppers in a spicy tomato broth. With avocado, cabbage, radish, onion, jalapenos, tortilla chips, queso fresco and cilantro. GF | |
| Wings | $11.75 |
8 Chicken wings, crisped to perfection. Served with celery and carrots. GF CHOICE OF SAUCE: Nekkid / Smokey BBQ / Frank's Classic / Mango-Sambal / Dr. Jones' Habanero en Fuego Sauce CHOICE OF HOUSE-MADE DIP: Ranch / Blue cheese GF {WEDNESDAY WINGS: 3.00 OFF!!!} |
Charlie Hong Kong - 1141 Soquel Ave
1141 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Spicy Garlic Tofu Rice Bowl | $9.75 |
Locally made organic tofu sautéed in our spicy chili garlic sauce to order, served over rice. | |
| Spicy Dan's Peanut Delight | $10.50 |
Eggless wheat noodles and our organic veggie medley with a spicy organic coconut peanut sauce. Garnished with organic peanuts, cilantro, green onions, and pickled carrots and daikon | |
| Hoisin Pork Rice Bowl | $10.95 |
Braised pork slow roasted in our homemade Hoisin sauce and served over jasmine rice |
Namaste Grill & Bar
303 Beach Street, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Mulligatawny veggie soup | $7.00 |
Yellow mixed lentils ,coconut milk and curry leaf with fine chopped veggie | |
| Green Herb Chicken Pizza | $0.00 |
Pesto mint sauce, chicken thigh, bell pepper, olives, onion and cheese. | |
| Malai Kofta | $18.00 |
Homemade cottage cheese simmered in special cashew and onion tomato sauce |
Laili Restaurant
101B Cooper St, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Roasted Cauliflower | $25.00 |
roasted cauliflower in a tomato ginger sauce, chickpeas, saffron basmati rice, qurut yogurt, salata served with jalapeno-walnut, and yogurt chutney | |
| 1/2 Cilantro Caesar Salad | $14.00 |
romaine, cilantro, mint, parmesan, house made naan crisps | |
| Kadoo Boranee | $19.00 |
Comes with Naan. butternut squash, garlic, qurut yogurt, fresh mint |
Ivéta Downtown
545 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Brussel Sprouts (gf) | $15.00 |
crispy brussels sprouts with apples, bacon, toasted almonds and a soy-honey glaze | |
| Pinsa, Chicken Pesto | $21.00 |
Pinsa flatbread with pinenut basil pesto, grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, provolone and parmesean cheese topped with arugula and fresh ground pepper. | |
| Pinsa, Sausage | $22.00 |
Spicy Sausage, peppers, onions, tomato, garlic, provolone cheese and fresh oregano. |
Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen - Westside - Westside
200 High Road, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Brussels Sprouts | $16.95 |
date jalapeño cashew cream, black garlic sauce, rose pickled onions, nori sprinkles | |
| Wayward Chocolate Torte | $12.00 |
Cinnamon, chili, cacao nibs | |
| Five Mac & Cheese | $14.95 |
Cornbread crumble, fresh parsley Make it awesome with smoked pork + calabrian chilis |
Gilman Brewing Santa Cruz - 817 Soquel Ave
817 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
| Popular items | |
|---|---|
| Smashburger | $12.00 |
1/4 Pounds Crispy Smashed Beef Patty On A Toasted Martin’s Potato Bun. House Pickles, Shredded Lettuce, Special Sauce, Sharp Cheddar. | |
| 4-Pack Punx. Phil 4-pack | $21.00 |
Because we are all just thinking about what ‘ s over the next hill…. Whether you ride or not, a little mental freedom is just 16 oz away . We hope you enjoy your escape… this IPA is hazy/foggy/unfiltered/East Coast style… whatever definition suits you. It is smooth, juicy and tropical. With a massive amount of Amarillo for tropical punch, we also decided to liberate a bunch of other hops and let some El Dorado, Idaho 7, Mosaic and Simcoe ride along as well. Don’t worry what we think about it, you are free to make your own call. We think it ‘ s pretty damn good though… hope you do too! ABV 7.3% | |
| Sticker | $1.00 |
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