Harbor Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Cruz.

1. Harbor Cafe

9.1
535 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Café · 41 tips and reviews

Taylor S.Taylor Shepherd: Carnitas omelet is fantastic, along with the eggs Benedict. And you can't go wrong with bottomless mimosas on Fridays :)

Nick P.Nick Piper: Bottomless mimosas Friday

Sondra B.Sondra Baca: Everything here is deeelish!! The Avocado Bene, Veggie scramble and Mimosa Fridays is the best. Plus the staff is great!

Mission Street Barbecue is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Cruz.

2. Mission Street Barbecue

8.6
1618 Mission St (btwn Olive & Bay St), Santa Cruz, CA
BBQ Joint · Westside · 28 tips and reviews

Sally W.Sally Wallace: Everything was a wow even the sides. Our favorites were the brisket juicy, tender, flavorful; Tri tip seasoned to perfection and ribs.

Randy G.Randy G: They just opened and have a smaller menu with a variety of BBQ sandwiches, 1/4 chicken and St. Louis Ribs. The full menu is coming soon.

Nicholas J.Nicholas Javier: The ribs are hearty and meaty, and the sauce is more than just fire - it's well crafted and flavorful. Pricing is a bit much, but service is excellent and swift.

The Buttery is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Cruz.

3. The Buttery

8.7
702 Soquel Ave (Branciforte Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Bakery · Eastside · 47 tips and reviews

Nate C.Nate Calderon: The best in town! Carrot Cake, Devils Food Cake, Sandwiches, Salads, Mocha's & Croissants. The list goes on... Just an all around fantastic place to hang out at! The barista's know what they're doing!

Sarah W.Sarah Williams: Eggs Benedict. All you need to know.

Brenna G.Brenna G: Wow. Four staff standing behind the counter, no one waiting, and you won't help me until I walk across the store, take a number from your machine, and walk back to the counter?

Lúpulo Craft Beer House is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Cruz.

4. Lúpulo Craft Beer House

8.8
233 Cathcart St (Cedar), Santa Cruz, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Cruz · 22 tips and reviews

Amelia L.Amelia Lauren: Great craft beer selection, with a menus categorized by taste (ex. "Hoppy," "dark brews") and a great vibe. 🍻

ColleenColleen: Great selection of limited release and rare beers.

Robert D.Robert Duffner: Come here for good beer, good food, and good people.

Pizza My Heart is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Cruz.

5. Pizza My Heart

8.2
1116 Pacific Ave (at Lincoln St), Santa Cruz, CA
Pizzeria · Downtown Santa Cruz · 44 tips and reviews

Joni H.Joni Honda: My Absolute Favorite Pizza,thin crust & tasty toppings & sauce. $6 a slice with a shirt!!

BrandonBrandon: Pizza and a shirt combo doesnt make you a local...

PaulPaul: Best pizza in Santa Cruz

Marianne's Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Cruz.

6. Marianne's Ice Cream

9.1
1020 Ocean St (Ocean St), Santa Cruz, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Eastside · 82 tips and reviews

Jason K.Jason Kumagai: The butter brickle is awesome! Brought back memories of Thrifty's!

Rob H.Rob Hapner: 10-20, yum

Miss Courtney G.Miss Courtney G: Don't forget to get a number

Zachary's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Cruz.

7. Zachary's Restaurant

8.3
819 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Santa Cruz · 60 tips and reviews

Alex L.Alex Long: Another plug for those sourdough pancakes: Light, thin, crispy edges, and made with sourdough starter. Delicious!

Rosi M.Rosi Miramontes: Potatoes excellent! Grilled cheese awesome! Sourdough pancakes delish! Great place good service :)

Jim G.Jim Graham: Try the Mike's Mess - Order it every time. Half order is plenty

Real Thai Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Cruz.

8. 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!

Crow's Nest Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Cruz.

9. Crow's Nest Restaurant

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

David C.David Crowe Sr: The sunshine and beach. Heard the food and drinks aren't bad either. La palma is also near and good, plenty of choices in one place.

Irene K.Irene Kimmel: Sunsets are beautiful and during the holidays the sail boats in the harbor are decorated and make it very festive.

Anthony C.Anthony Cuevas: The view is priceless...

Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Cruz.

10. 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

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

Eric J.Eric Jacobi: Emily. Is nice. Fun to talk to. Will joke. And has a great butt

ThreedukesThreedukes: Emily is a great waitress.

The Crepe Place is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Cruz.

11. The Crepe Place

8.0
1134 Soquel Ave (between Seabright & Cayuga), Santa Cruz, CA
Creperie · Eastside · 41 tips and reviews

A B.A Ballesteros: Come here to enjoy the best Sunday brunch in town. The triple bypass crepe or chile relleno crepe are so savory good.

Yuri P.Yuri Parsons: order the crepe Alexander, it's super yummy

Lydia K.Lydia Klem: Great food, full bar and live music to boot! #win

Laili Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Cruz.

12. Laili Restaurant

8.6
101 Cooper St #B (btw Front and Pacific), Santa Cruz, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 44 tips and reviews

Sarah R.Sarah R: Get the roasted cauliflower or the trout. Good wine list. Excellent for allergies....they have a menu in the back with every single ingredient listed. Ask for it if you have allergies.

NmNm: Didn't like the chicken kabob .. Eggplant and parmesan on flatbread is recommended .. Great service .. Little pricey .. Crowded ..

NahidNahid: Get patio seating if available (gorgeous). Great food, prices in the $20-30 range for entrees.

Companion Bakeshop is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Cruz.

13. Companion Bakeshop

8.7
2341 Mission, Santa Cruz, CA
Bakery · Westside · 21 tips and reviews

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Try the gnarled up "Epi" everything bread sticks. Best baguette anywhere? Me say yes. Chocolate sourdough and the banana walnut breads both come highly recommended

Michael P.Michael Phillips: Blue Bottle coffee pour over bar!!!

Susan C.Susan Cannon: Brick oven pizzas Tuesdays between 4:30-6:30pm

Pour Taproom is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Cruz.

14. Pour Taproom

7.5
110 Cooper St., Santa Cruz, CA
Beer Bar · Downtown Santa Cruz · 15 tips and reviews

Daniela H.Daniela Hobsig: Concept is very different, but nice! :) i had the german Bratwurst in a Bretzelpan - i loved it 😃

Jamie C.Jamie Currie: Cool concept.

Dave M.Dave Meyer: Great beer, terrible tater tots

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Groups in Santa Cruz.

15. Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

8.2
402 Ingalls St Ste 27 (btw Fair Ave and Swift Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · Westside · 34 tips and reviews

Anton S.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.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.

John G.John Gelbius: $3 brews during happy hour.