79 Best Brunch Restaurants in Santa Cruz

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A photo of Low Tide Bar and Grill - La Bahia Hotel & Spa restaurant

1. Low Tide Bar and Grill - La Bahia Hotel & Spa

4.0

Excellent(108)

$$$$

• Californian • Santa Cruz

Booked 6 times today

We had coconut shrimp, pizza, and adult beverages. Great evening!

2. Gabriella Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(1037)

$$$$

• Italian • Santa Cruz

Booked 2 times today

Two of us had the Oso Buco, which was outstanding. The service was great and the menu selections were varied and lots of good options. We shared the crispy Brussels sprouts, which was a very generous portion and nice small sprouts. Everything was excellent. We’ll be back.

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3. The View Restaurant & Bar

4.2

Awesome(1473)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Santa Cruz

Booked 24 times today

It was a nice evening with good friends out on the patio. With an amazing view. It couldn’t have been any better. Food was great, drinks were cold and the staff were awesome.

4. Suda

4.4

Awesome(472)

$$$$

• American • Santa Cruz

Booked 10 times today

Lovely brunch! We enjoy eating there with the pups

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5. Zelda's on the Beach

4.3

Awesome(612)

$$$$

• Californian • Capitola

Booked 7 times today

Zelda’s is amazing located in front of Capitola beach and colorful houses! Excellent service and delicious food! Artichokes was AWESOME!

6. Ideal Bar & Grill

3.9

Excellent(308)

$$$$

• Californian • Santa Cruz

Booked 7 times today

Celebrated my daughter’s birthday and it was just such a nice experience for me and my family starting with the ambience, the location which was close to the boardwalk and overall dining experience, it was excellent. One of the best clam chowder I’ve tasted so far. Really good selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. We enjoyed their oysters, ceviche, New York steak, calamari, seafood platter to name a few. Make sure to tell the waiter if you are there to celebrate a birthday and they will greet you with a song. We will definitely come back for a special occasion.

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7. Gardenia Los Gatos

4.1

Excellent(240)

$$$$

• Contemporary French • Los Gatos

Booked 17 times today

We love coming here for brunch, coffee, happy hour! Food, drinks, ambiance I have no complaints!

8. Augustine

4.5

Awesome(406)

$$$$

• Californian • Santa Clara

Booked 26 times today

Zoe did a terrific job as our server - our first time but won't be our last!

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9. Sanderlings - Seascape Resort

4.1

Excellent(1325)

$$$$

• Californian • Aptos

Booked 4 times today

We had a delicious brunch at Sanderlings. Every dish was amazing.

10. Shepherd & Sims

4.4

Awesome(993)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Los Gatos

Booked 14 times today

We had really excellent service. The waitress was very knowledgeable, thoughtful and delightfully caring without being imposing. The food was served very quickly. Note the menu on the Open Table link in the confirmation email was completely wrong - go to the website for the correct menu.

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79 restaurants available nearby

1. Low Tide Bar and Grill - La Bahia Hotel & Spa

2. Gabriella Cafe

3. The View Restaurant & Bar

4. Suda

5. Zelda's on the Beach

6. Ideal Bar & Grill

7. Gardenia Los Gatos

8. Augustine

9. Sanderlings - Seascape Resort

10. Shepherd & Sims

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