I Love Sushi is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Cruz.

1. I Love Sushi

7.6
516 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 25 tips and reviews

Paul G.Paul G.: Great sushi, free appetizers as soon as you sit down. Try the "near Santa Cruz roll" and the cold unfiltered sake "Sho Chiku Bai"

Andy M.Andy Miller: Great place for a group, appetizers and drinks "on the house" flow freely, service is outstanding. Very creative special rolls.

Sally B.Sally Bookman: Really great with kids. Free appetizers arrive as soon as you sit down so the kids can start eating while you order.

Crow's Nest Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Cruz.

2. Crow's Nest Restaurant

8.3
2218 E Cliff Dr (at 5th Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
American Restaurant · Eastside · 112 tips and reviews

Tim V.Tim Vetter: All-night Happy Hour every Wed. you'll fight to get a table, but excellent half-price appetizers & $3.30 microbrew pints worth it.

Alexa P.Alexa Pritchard: Love the upper deck. Guava Rita one of my favorites with the ruby ahi appetizer. Don't forget to enjoy the view.

Jay S.Jay Shellen: Half price appetizers!

Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Cruz.

3. Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant

8.4
1220 Pacific Ave (at Walnut St), Santa Cruz, CA
Pub · Downtown Santa Cruz · 32 tips and reviews

Tina W.Tina Warvi: Banger's & Mash!!! The Cheese Platter appetizer is so friggin' tasty!!

Damon S.Damon Shanle: Fantastic happy hour ($2 off beers/other drink specials/great appetizer deals). And happy hour lasts until 6:30, so you get a few extra minutes to enjoy it!!

Richard S.Richard Stewart: I went with the fish and chips this time. Nice and crispy! My wife had the lamb stew and the lamb was tender and the broth was delicious. Burgers and big, tasty and they have some great beers in tap

Oswald is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Cruz.

4. Oswald

8.7
121 Soquel Ave (at Front St.), Santa Cruz, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 14 tips and reviews

Readiness K.Readiness K: The crab appetizer is wonderful!

Mimsie L.Mimsie Lemar: Sit at the bar... Great bar food. You want quiet and intimate get a table... Beautiful Santa Cruz Food!!!

Rick H.Rick Hartley: The burgers with blue cheese and caramelized onions are the best. Great cocktails too.

515 Kitchen & Cocktails is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Cruz.

5. 515 Kitchen & Cocktails

8.2
515 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA
Lounge · Downtown Santa Cruz · 56 tips and reviews

Allison R.Allison Roberson: This is a great place to hang out with friends and have cocktails & appetizers!

Ian H.Ian Henson: Such an incredible cocktail and beer list. The appetizer list can't be beat either.

Danielle O.Danielle Olsen: If your mind wanders, let it lead you here.....Quiet Village (one of the best cocktails on the menu).

Sabieng Thai Cuisine is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Cruz.

6. Sabieng Thai Cuisine

8.3
1218 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA
Thai Restaurant · Westside · 15 tips and reviews

Alex H.Alex Hernandez: The Pad Thai is the BEST in Santa Cruz! The corn cake appetizers are also one of my usuales, along with the crab delights.

Greg M.Greg Monaghan: This is our go-to Thai restaurant whenever we are in, our around, Santa Cruz. Great food.

Beth K.Beth Kanter: The food is great here

Sesame Korean Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Cruz.

7. Sesame Korean Grill

7.5
435 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA
Korean Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 6 tips and reviews

SarahSarah: Tokk bokki was spicy and delicious. I also recommend the mandu as an appetizer.

Alexander M.Alexander Mironenko: Very authentic place with a good food! Bulgogi and hot stone bibimbap is super tasty. And they serve traditional Korean appetizers like a kimchi :)

Stove C.Stove Chops: Simple menu, which is great! Tasty dolsot bibimbap. Try it with beef if you haven't had it before, then move on to chicken and pork! The chicken bulgolgi is great too

West End Tap & Kitchen is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Cruz.

8. West End Tap & Kitchen

8.0
334 Ingalls St Ste D, Santa Cruz, CA
Gastropub · Westside · 32 tips and reviews

Lydia K.Lydia Klem: Great food and Great beer! The squash blossom appetizer is delicious.

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Vegans can order the homemade veggie 🍔. The bread comes from Kelly’s bakery & likely has butter in it. Order your burger w/lettuce wrap instead. Go for lunch when they have kimchi & BBQ condiment

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Excellent calamari with jalapeños. Loved the Peter's Lager on the patio.

Seabright Brewery is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Cruz.

9. Seabright Brewery

7.7
519 Seabright Ave (at Murray St), Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · Eastside · 50 tips and reviews

Adam B.Adam Byrne: Happy Hour is Monday thru Friday. To say the least it's worth it to come out. Patio seating with super cheap beer and appetizers. A must!

Julia P.Julia Parker: The "Blur" IPA does not quite have the floral hop of a Pacific NW ale, but if you're into a med. bite bitter, you'll enjoy. Good w/ baked Brie & carmelized garlic appetizer

Eric M.Eric Mitchell: Dog friendly patio, beer, and delicious burgers. What else do you need?

El Palomar Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Cruz.

10. El Palomar Restaurant

7.5
1336 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 58 tips and reviews

BjørnBjørn: Jose's special appetizer is a great thing to share btw two people. The fajitas is awsome. And when they say "sizzling" on the menu, they really mean it! Read more.

Morgan C.Morgan C.: Love this place! Wonderful service, great food, excellent happy hour deals, and did I mention Wonderful service! Fresh smelling place - restaurant and bar, gorgeous and clean.

Mitchell S.Mitchell Slep: Daily happy hour 5 to 9 at the Taco Bar

Real Thai Kitchen is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Santa Cruz.

11. Real Thai Kitchen

7.9
1632 Seabright Ave (at Soquel Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Thai Restaurant · Eastside · 12 tips and reviews

MatthiasMatthias: #thegreatamericantakeout : What I wasn‘t quite expecting was the heat... They are taking their spiciness serious! 🌶🔥👌🏼 WOW!! If you like it HOT, this is definitely a place to keep in mind! 👍🏼

Jeremy G.Jeremy Geiger: The name is accurate. This is one of the few Thai restaurants I the U.S. That my Thai wife will go to

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Vegan options abound at the lunch buffet. Salad dressing has mayo but items like spicy tofu, green vegi curry & Tom Kha Tofu appear totally free of animal products. Spicy tofu is just that! Cha-chow!