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Lulu Carpenter (25 miles away)
At one end of the popular downtown stretch, Lulu's is always a delightful place to sit back and people watch. The chic interior is a little small but there is a fenced sidewalk patio out front and secluded outdoor seating in the back with nicegreenery. Drinks are excellent, considered the best in town by many locals, and there are sandwiches and baked goods for under $5. One of the few places in...
 
Java Junction (25 miles away)
Locally owned with two locations, Java Junction has a wide variety of coffee drinks and excellent smoothies.
 
Union Cafe (25 miles away)
This hip just off of the downtown stretch has an industrial artist feel and attracts mostly locals. It used to be called Jahva House, and was so discreet and hard to find... it did not even have a sign outside! A variety of musical performances happen here on a nightly basis, including open mic nights. Food and drinks are reasonable priced, and probably won't disappoint you.
 
Stokes Restaurant and Bar
Located in the heart of downtown Monterey, this 8-year old restaurant in a beautiful 1833 adobe provides the perfect setting for acclaimed Chef Brandon Miller's rustic California Mediterranean food. Enjoy their Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. Corkage fee applies.
 
TusCA Ristorante
TusCA is a casual Tuscan style restaurant with a California influence. TusCA specializes in cheeses, salads, pasta, pizza and oven baked home style dishes prepared fresh daily in our spectacular show kitchen. Our chef uses only the freshest local ingredients available served in a modern and comfortable setting. TusCA's wine bar features Italian and California wines in a beautiful glass wine...
 
India's Clay Oven
Located in downtown Monterey, India's Clay Oven catches your eye from the street with its second floor location. However, the food is quite disappointing.
 
Parwana (25 miles away)
This small, but cosy and warm place has excellent Afgan cusine, and coffees.
 
Cafe Brazil (25 miles away)
This is most untypical of breakfast joints in Santa Cruz. The Brazilian influenced menu is varied and delicious! This one is a must try.
 
Zachary's (25 miles away)
For home-cooking style be sure to try this breakfast diner. The food can be heavy, but it's delicious. "Mike's Mess" is a classic, where they mix eggs, bacon, hash-browns, and about 10 other ingredients into a tasty mash. Also, the corned-beef hash and the chilli with eggs are fantastic. With such appealing breakfast food, the sandwiches can be overlooked, but they are also worth some...
 
Pearl Alley Bistro (25 miles away)
To set the scene, this is a quaint little restaurant accessed via a back alley situated atop a reputably lesbian nightclub. Their dishes are great and awesome! Mixed drinks are made with fresh juices and the wine list is great. This place has maybe 25 tables and is a local favorite. Get anything weird on their menu and you'll be impressed. But, you MUST have the vegetable flan.
 
Omei (25 miles away)
exceptional chinese food, modern style
 
Sri Lanka (25 miles away)
Excellent Sri Lankan restaurant with great warm atmosphere.
 
Shogun (25 miles away)
Excellent Japanese restaurant with some not so traditional roll combinations. Freshest fish in town!
 
Aqua Bleu (25 miles away)
A stylish restaurant in downtown Santa Cruz, Aque Bleu offers a variety of food with an Asian influence, including delicious salads, fish and chips, hamburgers, Sushi.
 
Planet Fresh (25 miles away)
Planet Fresh has Californian style burritos made from fresh ingredients.
 
Ristorante Avanti (25 miles away)
A delightful Italian-style restaurant with a nice atmosphere that uses local organic ingredients.  It can be a bit pricey, but it's worth it.www.ristoranteavanti.com
 
Mobo Sushi (25 miles away)
California-style Sushi with many delicious variations.
 
Pink Godzilla (25 miles away)
Pink Godzilla is a fabulous sushi/Japanese restaurant on the east side.
 
Costa Brava (25 miles away)
A restaurant in downtown Santa Cruz with great food. I would call it fusion... it has mexican food, but an interesting variations of south american and even asian.
 
El Palomar (25 miles away)
Often considered on of the best Mexican restaurants in town. It's got decent food, and it's located in the center of the downtown area.
 
Royal Taj (25 miles away)
pretty good, but not amazing, Indian food
 
Fandango (1 miles away)
A favorite among Fandango regulars is the succulent Rack of Lamb; other menu items include Fresh Seafood, a variety of pastas, delicious and exotic Mediterranean dishes such as paella and Couscous, and a tempting selection of excellent steaks. Several daily specialties are also available.
 
Shadowbrook (25 miles away)
Upscale restaurant with excellent food but a bit pricey. Great for a romantic dinner. The outside area is quite lovely. You can get a full menu with prices as well as set up reservations via their on-line website.
 
Hoffman's (25 miles away)
Located in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz, Hoffman's offers a wide variety of flavors while entertaining guests with live Jazz nightly! With tastes to satisfy all, Hoffman's dinner menu ranges from California cuisine to classic German specialties. Hoffman's offers a well chosen wine list. We use only the freshest ingredients at affordable prices. What makes Hoffman's unique is our dining...
 
Marinus - Bernardus Lodge (13 miles away)
Marinus features California-natural cuisine, created by celebrated chef Cal Stamenov, featuring local organic, seasonal produce as well as regional seafood and artisan farmed meats. Guests enjoy magnificent garden and mountain views as they dine either in the restaurant or on the outdoor terrace. A stunning, 12-foot-wide fireplace with a raised hearth adds to the restaurant’s old-world...
 
Wickets Bistro - Bernardus Lodge (13 miles away)
Those seeking a casual meal or beverage can find just that at Wickets Bistro, where Chef Cal Stamenov also presides. Guests can enjoy such savory bistro classics as Sonoma Chicken, Steak Frites and a range of fresh seafood. A feeling of intimacy is accentuated by photographs and mementos of Lodge creator, Holland native, Bernardus Pon’s Olympic and racecar driving feats. Al fresco dining takes...
 
Il Fornaio - Carmel (3 miles away)
Il Fornaio means "the Baker" in Italian. Located in downtown Carmel, Il Fornaio offers an authentic and unique Italian dining experience and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2005 wine list. Enjoy wood-fired rotisserie and grilled meats, poultry and game; house made and imported pastas; pizzas from an oak wood burning oven; fresh salads and house made soups; antipasti and a wide variety of...
 
Shadowbrook Restaurant Capitola (24 miles away)
In Capitola-by-the-Sea, beside lush Soquel Creek just before it empties into the Bay, Shadowbrook is best reached by its own quaint, hillside 'cable car' or the meandering garden path alongside waterfalls, ferns and flowers. For nearly 60 years, Shadowbrook has been famous its for fine food, wine and liquors served in an atmosphere of Old World charm and grace. Now, better then ever,...
 
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Mei Garden (25 miles away)
pretty standard Chinese food.
 


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