The 15 Best Places for Burgers in Santa Cruz

Kit Noriega: Man I wish they would bring back the Belushi Burger! A baccon cheese burger, beer batter dipped and deepfried! MMMMMMMMM..

Darren Garrison: Best burgers in Santa Cruz, hands down and probably the best beer selection in town as well.

Paul Griffith: Santa Cruz is an early town, which is fine with me. But if a late night nosh--or a late night hang--is what you need, this is the place. Warm, inviting, great burgers, great beer selection--home run.

Taran Alexander: The grinder is the best burger. Share some sweet potato fries for pure bliss.

C J Sepulveda: Try the Mad Mex burger, so delicious!!! Read more.

Brigitte Crawford: For an amazing Veggie burger, gotta order Tracks in the Grass

Lindsay Segersin: Zachary's has the best breakfasts in the world, but their lunches are amazing, too. This place has the BEST BURGER I have ever had in my life. No lie. It will melt your heart.

Daniel Dinsmore: The burger was rad.

Johnny Urquijo: Order the pepper bacon and Bleu cheese burger!! AMAZING!!

Monica Hertzz: Best veggie burger I have ever had!! Made with black beans. And I subbed the house salad for the French fries and the salad was just as delicious! Definitely coming here more!

Sean Domino: Blue cheese burger was excellent.

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

Will Kimbley: Best burgers and fries around, but try the grilled chicken too.

MC: Still the best burgers in town!!!

Adrian Liu: Great burgers and fries! Come here between 3-4pm and the second burger and fries are 1/2 price!

Trisha Liu: All beers are good - my husband's favorite is Oatmeal Stout. I love the Western burger.

Trisha Liu: All the beers are great. My husband's favorite is Oatmeal Stout. I love the Western burger.

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

Carol Gunby: Dark & Stormy is outstanding. Also, the ahi tuna burger & slaw

Jamie Parker: Amazing veggie burger. One of the best I've had.

Katie: Cajun burger and margarita with Avion silver

Joseph Flores: Burgers are amazing

Brian Ferrin: Veggie burger, eating animals is always wrong.

Beth M: It is my first visit. Everyone was friendly. I got the Santa Barbara Char burger and it was really good. Fries were good too.

Foodspotting: Try the Bleu Cheese Burger

Donna Novi: Calamari...I always go back to theirs. Bloody Marys, salad bar, and the Thursday night beach parties in the summer months (delicious grilled burgers with grilled pineapple), yum!

Amanda Clark: Salmon Burger was a hit

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

holly gressley: Best burger in Santa Cruz

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

Bryn Hobson: Great burger and easy going atmosphere.

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

Smjerina: Good cocktails & food, enjoyable atmosphere. Food is a bit slow coming out of the kitchen, but worth the wait. Burger & ravioli were the standouts. Friendly staff. Thumbs up all around!

Andy Champion: 515 and a medium rare burger = heaven!

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

Rob Anthony: Great beer and great burgers!

Anton Shuster: Awesome space. They've got a cute tap room with a brass tree in the middle. The new patio often has shows and food.

Sabina B.: Get the beer flight and sample all the goodness. If you're here during the colder months, get their ginger beer - it will not disappoint. The IPA is solid as well.

Addison Kester: Subs & Burgers are Tasty. Don't touch the Pizza (Shakes Head)

AB: I'm under the impression that the burgers are frozen (and there are better burgers in town anyway), but you can't go wrong with their subs!

Athonia Cappelli: Put the om nom nom nomb Chompskys on their vegetarian "Mediterranean combo plate" or just try the 🌶 vegan falafel Sandwich with added jalapeño. Both are the B💣MB-Diggity‼️ Joe's always keepin' it 💯

katherine claire: One of the best Hamburgers in Santa Cruz

Dominik Steinacher: Eat Burger 😉

Michelle Arnaiz-Dela Rosa: The view is overlooking the yachts. Nice small place thT gets packed so get reservations always. Food was great. Loved the calamari and the shrimp scampi. Service was excelent too.