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Bistros
Beach Street Cafe
399 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA; Tel. 831.426.7621
Located within steps of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Beach Street Cafe serves up delicious breakfasts and lunches, featuring a daily champagne brunch. $$
Bittersweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Aptos, CA; Tel. 831.662.9799
Classic and elegant entrees and an expert touch with chocolate. $$$
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Café Rio
131 Esplanade Aptos, CA; Tel. 831.688.8917
Café Rio in Aptos, California is a local favorite for brunch, dinner and everything in between. $$$
Gabriella Cafe
910 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA; Tel. 831.457.1677
Oil paintings line the graceful rooms, white cloths and fresh flowers top the tables. Owner Paul Cocking greets guests, pours wine. Brad Briske's team rocks the kitchen. And between a fine lineup of California wines and a nightly menu showcasing local specialty items, this is arguably the best dining in town. Read Review
The Farm
6790 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA. Tel. 831.684.0266
Imagine, if you will, the love child of Frida Kahlo and James Beard joining forces with the spawn of Martha Stewart and Jerry Seinfeld. Such a union might create an enterprise like the Farm—beautiful, iconic, simple, delicious, with an eye for ambience and a twist of humor to keep it all in perspective. The Farm is all this and home to a bakery, cafe and gift shop.
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Vida
1222 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz. CA: Tel.831.425.7871
Vida Restaurant is under the new management of Chef Nicci Tripp, who is accompanied by his longtime Sous Chef Miles Leland. Together they produce award-winning, sustainable upscale cuisine and service that consistently exceeds expectations. The restaurant’s breathtaking décor was designed by local culinary artist Mimi Snowden. For more information or reservations please call 831.425.7871.
