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

1. Lillian's Italian Kitchen

8.6
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.

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

3. Gabriella Cafe

7.3
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!

DuncanDuncan: Iced water is to die for.

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

4. 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!

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.

Nicole A.Nicole Ames: Amazing views. Worth it. I would go back in a heartbeat.

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

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

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Deep Fried Pickles

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

7. Jalapeños

8.5
206 Laurel St (Pacific Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 5 tips and reviews

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

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

Austin D.Austin Djali: Try a breakfast burrito in the am

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

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.

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

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

9. Vino Locale

8.2
55 Municipal Wharf Ste B, Santa Cruz, CA
Wine Bar · 5 tips and reviews

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

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

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

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

Joseph F.Joseph Flores: Spicy rice noodle dish is a must have along with a boba tea

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

RosemaryRosemary: Best prime rib very good avocado jalapeño sauce mash potatoes were so good

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

7.3
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

Richard D.Richard Davis: Grab a drink, chill out, and listen to some music in the ambient red glow

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

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

14. Taqueria Vallarta

7.7
1221 Mission St (at Van Ness Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Westside · 14 tips and reviews

Becky K.Becky Klein: I love the fresh Salsa! Has a zing sometimes.

Gina G.Gina G: Vegetarian nachos are amazing!

Athonia C.Athonia Cappelli: vegans & vegetarian sisters/brothers: order bean burrito, hold the rice add lettuce and jalapeño. That's the stuff🌶 ‼️ awesomeness

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

15. 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!