Akira is one of The 9 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Cruz.

1. Akira

8.3
1222 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, Santa Cruz, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Eastside · 25 tips and reviews

Sasa R.Sasa RA: Akira rocks! Delicious food, excellent service, fair prices and an awesome selection of well crafted veggie rolls! One of my favourite sushi spots in Santa Cruz. Also... 2 happy hours every day!

AyanaAyana: Great lunch, tasty and big with the choice of sashimi and salmon, highly recommend it!

Hexxy S.Hexxy Spex: The sparkling sake is the best cold sake I've ever had. A little fruity and reasonable during their happy hours. Go during happy hour. Cheap small plates, chill vibe, delicious and funky sushi.

I Love Sushi is one of The 9 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Cruz.

2. I Love Sushi

7.7
516 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 25 tips and reviews

Paul G.Paul G.: Great sushi, free appetizers as soon as you sit down. Try the "near Santa Cruz roll" and the cold unfiltered sake "Sho Chiku Bai"

Avery J.Avery Jenkins: Some of the Best Sushi in Santa Cruz!!! Free Appetizers as soon as you take a seat along with some of the freshest Shashimi Salmon & Tuna that I've ever had. This place is a must if you love Sushi!!!

Sean D.Sean Domino: Great sushi, we ordered a bit more than we should but everything was excellent.

Mobo Sushi is one of The 9 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Cruz.

3. Mobo Sushi

7.4
105 S River St, Santa Cruz, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 23 tips and reviews

Shanna P.Shanna Peuse: Always get the presto maki roll! So good!

Kim V.Kim Vine: Best sushi in town!! I've been coming to this place 10 years!!! I'm in love with the corrupter and una-cue yummmmm

Joshua A.Joshua A.: Come for the sushi, stay for the sake bomb avalanche.

Downtown Farmer's Market is one of The 9 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Cruz.

4. Downtown Farmer's Market

8.7
Cedar St (btwn Lincoln & Cathcart), Santa Cruz, CA
Farmers Market · Downtown Santa Cruz · 10 tips and reviews

wai-ling q.wai-ling q.: Not only does the produce rock but if you're hungry, try the vegetarian sushi and pick up one of those samosas with mint sauce on top!

SarahSarah: A huge selection to choose from and awesome yummy goodies abound here.

Joe R.Joe R.: Plenty of fresh local everything. Don't miss out

Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room is one of The 9 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Cruz.

5. Hula's Island Grill & Tiki Room

8.4
221 Cathcart St (btwn Pacific Ave & Cedar St), Santa Cruz, CA
Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 79 tips and reviews

Clara G.Clara Gudel: Lilikoi margarita, shrimp rolls...mmm and Tuesday nights mean happy hour.

Delia S.Delia Sarich: Trader's Fish Sandwich is bomb! Poke app is too citrusy; wings and coconut shrimp roll are good bets.

Misty M.Misty Mysty: Dinner was delicious! The ribs were moist, tender and flavorful. The pork sandwich was delectable. The bun was buttered and lightly toasted and so 'baker-fresh' soft!

Real Thai Kitchen is one of The 9 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Cruz.

6. Real Thai Kitchen

8.2
1632 Seabright Ave (at Soquel Ave), Santa Cruz, CA
Thai Restaurant · Eastside · 12 tips and reviews

Susan C.Susan Cannon: Great buffet! (Unusual for a Thai restaurant) Wonderful Veerkat art on the walls too.

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!

Sabieng Thai Cuisine is one of The 9 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Cruz.

7. Sabieng Thai Cuisine

8.0
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

Pacific Thai Santa Cruz is one of The 9 Best Places for Sushi in Santa Cruz.

8. Pacific Thai Santa Cruz

7.6
1319 Pacific Ave (btwn Church & Walnut), Santa Cruz, CA
Thai Restaurant · Downtown Santa Cruz · 16 tips and reviews

Sam A.Sam Azeem: There spicy lamb is one of the best Ive had. Just the right spicy and an amazing flavor to go with it and no gamines. If you like lamb you should give it a try.

FiveStarsFiveStars: Use your FiveStars card and get 1 free boba. Ask for a card if you don't have one already.

Christine C.Christine Coffey: This is the best place to find Boba Tea. They have many different and delicious flavors. If you are brave try the taro or avocado flavor! Read more.

Crow's Nest Restaurant is one of The 9 Best Places for Sushi 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

Trisha L.Trisha Liu: Salmon and mango salad, with macadamias, sesame dressing, tiny bit of kick. SO good!!

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...