Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Santa Cruz area by diners

#30. The Point Kitchen and Bar

- Rating: 4.1/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3326 Portola Drive Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#29. The Hideout

- Rating: 4.2/5 (764 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9051 Soquel Drive Ste K Aptos, California
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American, Sandwiches
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#28. Discretion Brewing

- Rating: 4.2/5 (452 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2703 41st Ave. Ste A Soquel, California
- Categories: Breweries, Beer Gardens, Italian
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#27. Parish Publick House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (361 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8017 Soquel Drive Aptos, California
- Categories: Irish Pub, New American, Sandwiches
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#26. Copal

- Rating: 4.2/5 (384 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1203 Mission St. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Rumble Fish

- Rating: 4.2/5 (519 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4727 Scotts Valley Drive Scotts Valley, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#24. Tramonti

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1096 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 528 Seabright Ave. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Wine Bars
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#23. Walnut Avenue Café

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1448 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 Walnut Ave. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Cafes
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#22. Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (2134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 504 Bay Ave. Capitola, California
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#21. Aptos St BBQ

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1884 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8059 Aptos St. Aptos, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#20. Home

- Rating: 4.3/5 (345 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3101 North Main St. Soquel, California
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars
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#19. Mozaic

- Rating: 4.3/5 (892 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 Church St. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal, Lebanese
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#18. The Grove Cafe & Bakery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6249 CA-9 Felton, California
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Sandwiches
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#17. Shadowbrook

- Rating: 4.3/5 (5690 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1750 Wharf Road Capitola, California
- Categories: American, Venues & Event Spaces, Wine Bars
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#16. Lago Di Como Ristorante

- Rating: 4.3/5 (644 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 21490 East Cliff Drive Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Pizza
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#15. East End Gastropub

- Rating: 4.3/5 (536 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1501 41st Ave. Capitola, California
- Categories: Beer Bar, Gastropubs
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#14. Lillian's Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (2897 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1148 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Seafood
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#13. Caruso's Tuscan Cuisine Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (489 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 115 San Jose Ave. Capitola, California
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#12. Laili Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1509 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101B Cooper St. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
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#11. Ambrosia India Bistro - Scotts Valley

- Rating: 4.3/5 (407 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6006 La Madrona Drive Ste D Scotts Valley, California
- Categories: Indian
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#10. Persephone

- Rating: 4.3/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7945 Soquel Drive Aptos, California
- Categories: New American
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#9. Bad Animal

- Rating: 4.4/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1011 Cedar St. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Used Bookstore, Wine Bars, New American
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#8. Pino Alto Restaurant & Catering

- Rating: 4.4/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6500 Soquel Drive Aptos, California
- Categories: Desserts, New American, Seafood
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#7. Linda's Seabreeze Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1498 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 542 Seabright Ave. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#6. Trestles Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (388 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 316 Capitola Ave. Capitola, California
- Categories: New American
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#5. 四姐 Special Noodle

- Rating: 4.5/5 (961 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 415 Ocean St. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Noodles, Chinese
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#4. Iveta - Downtown

- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 545 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Hanloh Thai Food

- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1011 Cedar St. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: Thai
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#2. Pretty Good Advice

- Rating: 4.5/5 (465 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3070 Porter St. Soquel, California
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Vegetarian
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#1. VIM Dining & Desserts

- Rating: 4.8/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2238 Mission St. Santa Cruz, California
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.

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