The Picnic Basket is one of The 9 Best Places for Caramelized Onions in Santa Cruz.

1. The Picnic Basket

7.9
125 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Rob A.Rob Anthony: Bacon baguette with cheddar, sliced apple, caramelized onions and spinach, and their generously seeded (sesame, sunflower and pumpkin) side salad. Deeeeeelicious!

Anna J.Anna James: Delicious sandwiches; roasted chicken with sundried tomatoes,kale pesto, and bacon with cheddar, apple,caramelized onions, both are yummy.

Morgan C.Morgan C.: Open 7:00am - midnight daily

Oswald is one of The 9 Best Places for Caramelized Onions in Santa Cruz.

2. 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.

Max B.Max Blue 🚴🍔: The roasted duck with spätzle is ah-mazing! Very nice location and service

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

The Red Room is one of The 9 Best Places for Caramelized Onions in Santa Cruz.

3. The Red Room

7.3
1003 Cedar St (Locust St), Santa Cruz, CA
Bar · Downtown Santa Cruz · 41 tips and reviews

Britt H.Britt Hoyer: Try the Jean Grey I don't even like Gin and this drink blew my friggin' mind. Also try "The Raven", perfectly cooked cheeseburger + brie cheese +caramelized onions = yes please thank you.

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.

Companion Bakeshop is one of The 9 Best Places for Caramelized Onions in Santa Cruz.

4. Companion Bakeshop

8.8
2341 Mission, Santa Cruz, CA
Bakery · Westside · 21 tips and reviews

Azteca B.Azteca Brun: This Bake Shop has an amazing Tortas Ahogada birote. This bread is as close as you can get to the original hard crusty finish that can handle the dip in the salsa!

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

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

Laili Restaurant is one of The 9 Best Places for Caramelized Onions in Santa Cruz.

5. Laili Restaurant

8.7
101 Cooper St #B (btw Front and Pacific), Santa Cruz, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 44 tips and reviews

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

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

Danny S.Danny Sauter: Eggplant + Apricot Flatbread + Patio will leave you very happy.

515 Kitchen & Cocktails is one of The 9 Best Places for Caramelized Onions in Santa Cruz.

6. 515 Kitchen & Cocktails

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

Tajvia W.Tajvia Willis: Great infused drinks and incredible food. It's definitely worth a visit.

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

Lauren L.Lauren Langone: Polenta Benedict is DELICIOUS!

Crow's Nest Restaurant is one of The 9 Best Places for Caramelized Onions in Santa Cruz.

7. Crow's Nest Restaurant

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

Guilherme C.Guilherme Chapiewski: Pacific Swordfish with parmesan crust (served with steamed vegetables and artichoke risotto) was the best fish I had in years - not to mention the breath-taking view and excellent service!!!

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...

Seabright Brewery is one of The 9 Best Places for Caramelized Onions in Santa Cruz.

8. Seabright Brewery

7.5
519 Seabright Ave (at Murray St), Santa Cruz, CA
Brewery · Eastside · 50 tips and reviews

StephraaaStephraaa: Good food, yummy burger and suuuper nice salad!

Jaclyn B.Jaclyn B.: Sacrilicious and garlic fries. Just do it.

Bradley T.Bradley Tinder: The Blur IPA is really amazing if you want to stumble home.

Johnny's Harborside is one of The 9 Best Places for Caramelized Onions in Santa Cruz.

9. Johnny's Harborside

7.2
493 Lake Ave (at Eaton St), Santa Cruz, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Eastside · 37 tips and reviews

Cristina B.Cristina B.: My dad loves their fried calamari and I really like their fish dishes and their sweet potato fries! Good place to watch sunset too!

Andrew W.Andrew Ward: Very noisy at dinnertime. Better for lunch

LaurissaLaurissa: Fish tacos were yummy and the sweet potato fries were outstanding. Portions are ENORMOUS though.