Lillian's Italian Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Santa Cruz.

1. Lillian's Italian Kitchen

8.3
1116 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Italian Restaurant · Eastside · 30 tips and reviews

Brian B.Brian Britton: Great New York strip

Sarah R.Sarah R: Have the steak and peppers with a nice glass of wine.

Melissa M.Melissa M: Call ahead. The wait can be long, but so worth it!! Prawns scampi and black truffle gnocchi were a hit! We ate here two nights in a row during our trip.

Joe's Pizza & Subs is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Santa Cruz.

2. Joe's Pizza & Subs

7.2
841 N Branciforte Ave (at Water St), Santa Cruz, CA
Pizzeria · Eastside · 16 tips and reviews

Kit N.Kit Noriega: Philly Cheese steak! So damn good!

Nico R.Nico Rivera-Hannon: The philly cheese steak is amazing

Katie T.Katie Teese: Philly cheese steak...amazing!

Crow's Nest Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Santa Cruz.

3. Crow's Nest Restaurant

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

Tim R.Tim Robb: Excellent food. Had fish and steak and they both rocked.

Tim R.Tim Robb: Fish and steak rock

Sal B.Sal Belleci: I’ve had the sirloin steak pork porterhouse tri tip special mud pie

Gabriella Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Santa Cruz.

4. Gabriella Cafe

7.2
910 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 12 tips and reviews

Todd G.Todd Graves: Try the ribeye w spring onions.. amazing sauce, perfectly cooked and excellent service

Stefan P.Stefan Papp: Steak and hen were delicious!

Diana C.Diana Cartwright: The TreS is a great lunch pick. Bonus on the pizzetta today-artichokes!

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Santa Cruz.

5. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

9.0
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Hotel · Westside · 40 tips and reviews

Dre L.Dre L: The prime chateau sirloin was amazing! Room service all the way.

Tiara D.Tiara Delachevrotiere: Ocean front room is the best. You have views of the wharf & SC beach boardwalk. The Aquarius restaurant has great views and awesome food!

Detlev A.Detlev Artelt: Nice and perfect located hotel in Santa Cruz. Direct at the beach.

Parish Publick House is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Santa Cruz.

6. Parish Publick House

8.2
841 Almar Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Dive Bar · Westside · 25 tips and reviews

Peter H.Peter Harkins: Philly cheese steak, sub cheese for Irish cheddar.....hangover helper is great

Paul G.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.

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Deep Fried Pickles

Jalapeños is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Santa Cruz.

7. Jalapeños

8.4
206 Laurel St (Pacific Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 5 tips and reviews

Milo A.Milo Ampersand: Best vegetarian burritos in town.

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: get the Downtown Veggie Burrito which I believe is already vegan! Ask for jalapeño peppers inside. They have both a spicy and not so spicy green salsa that you can request (shown) #onelove #vegetarian

Kevin Y.Kevin Yu: Their carne asada and chicken nitza burritos are super delicious. Try adding srirachi on them!

Oswald is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Santa Cruz.

8. Oswald

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

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.

Tyler F.Tyler Fox: Delicious food and very legit portions! A great night out.

Vino Locale is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Santa Cruz.

9. Vino Locale

8.3
55 Municipal Wharf Ste B, Santa Cruz, CA
Wine Bar · 5 tips and reviews

Scott C.Scott Camp IV: Best bar in the world!

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: Join the xfinity wifi here using certificate from wifi.xfinity.com

Jodi M.Jodi Massey: Great service! Fabulous selection!

El Palomar Taco Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Santa Cruz.

10. El Palomar Taco Bar

8.0
1336 Pacific Ave (Soquel), Santa Cruz, CA
Taco Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 5 tips and reviews

James F.James Fisher: For a quick bite, go all the way inside this place to the taco bar. Order up some small tacos and an ice cold beer! Yum!

Karina K.Karina Kozak: Happy hour $2 tacos!! 😍

Elie B.Elie Bleier: Get the super burrito

Sabieng Thai Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Santa Cruz.

11. Sabieng Thai Cuisine

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

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

James L.James Lee: They have a great lunch special

Hindquarter Bar & Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Santa Cruz.

12. Hindquarter Bar & Grille

7.3
303 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Steakhouse · Central Santa Cruz · 13 tips and reviews

Ashtyn K.Ashtyn Karachristos: The pork chops are delicious! Make sure to get extra apple butter!

Sal B.Sal Belleci: I’ve been here 20 years ago for the Pork chops. Now I started going back had pork chops and baby back ribs their dessert burgundy cherry mud pie is best ever

Lina K.Lina Koifman: The food is good, dont go overbord. Great service. Free refiles for youre drinks

The Red Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Santa Cruz.

13. The Red Room

7.2
1003 Cedar St (Locust St), Santa Cruz, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Cruz · 41 tips and reviews

Greg R.Greg Rose: Try the Rosemary Garlic Steak Skewers

Ellie B.Ellie Bobrowski: GREAT beer selection. Best place to try a new beer or cocktail!

John W.John W: This place is full of ghosts.

Windmill Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Santa Cruz.

14. Windmill Cafe

7.9
21231 E Cliff Dr (12th Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Coffee Shop · 17 tips and reviews

Susan W.Susan Wu: They make great gluten free sandwiches! Also have some GF and vegan baked goods.

Jennifer D.Jennifer Drew: Super-cute place! Organic fair-trade coffee, yummu bacon+egg+cheese croissanwich, and well-behaved dogs welcome. Love this place!

Jennifer D.Jennifer Drew: Well-behaved dogs welcome!

515 Kitchen & Cocktails is one of The 15 Best Places for Steak in Santa Cruz.

15. 515 Kitchen & Cocktails

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

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

ᴡ K.ᴡ Killam: Pretty decent happy hour, good service

Lauren L.Lauren Langone: Polenta Benedict is DELICIOUS!