Spur of the moment trip to Santa Cruz had us not knowing where to eat. I remembered this place was…read morein the area we were at and thought it would be okay. It's a burger, can't be too crazy. Wow. This burger was f***** boomb. Wife orders a deluxe burger and wow. Was very surprised by the taste and quality of the meat itself. Very good and very juicy. A solid 10/10 burger honestly. They have some herbal type sauce they put on it which helps elevate it a bit. Also got the pork belly fries. Again, bomb. The pork belly in there was very tasty and they didn't skimp on it. A little too much sauce for me but that's nitpicking. Go here!!! Eat here!! :)

Overall decent burger in Abbott Square Market. A lot of creative options, and plenty of seating…read more I'm not sure I'd call this the best burger I've had, or even the best in the area, but it hit the spot for what we were looking for at the time. Pricey, but not a bad burger by any means. Overall solid!

After a long day exploring Santa Cruz and capitola, we were wandering around downtown and…read morediscovered this gem Great service, great customer service and the food was excellent Everything was delicious! Thank you for amazing vegan food.

Vegan/vegetarian sandwich and breakfast place in Santa Cruz. Prices are pretty high, and…read moreflavors/creation of the sandwiches and fries were modest and a bit underwhelming. The breakfast sandwiches felt flat and small-to-size, with ingredients that were trying to be complex but ultimately fell flat. Servers are friendly and polite. Standing/window ordering with small places to sit outside. Good for to-go/on-the-go. If you're looking for strict vegetarian fare, this may be your best option, but if you're just trying new places and open to trying specialty sandwiches for a solid lunch, this may not be the place for you.

We loved Betty Burgers! We absolutely love Betty's Burgers in Santa Cruz! This place has become…read moreone of our favorite spots whenever we're in the area. The burgers are always juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection, and you can really taste the quality in every bite. The sides are just as good--crispy fries and delicious shakes that complete the whole experience. What makes it even better is the great atmosphere and friendly staff. You always feel welcomed, and the service is quick and attentive. If you're in Santa Cruz and craving a really good burger, this is definitely the place to go. Highly recommended!

It's been a while since we've been here, and the last time we visited Santa Cruz, we decided to…read morestop here and grab some burgers. I expected the same quality of the burgers many moons ago; however, this wasn't the case on our return trip. Firstly, the service wasn't as friendly this time around as the staff is mostly consisted of younger people in their early 20's. They were too busy concentrating on each other cracking jokes with one another instead of taking care of their customers. When we received our burgers, they weren't as juicy as our previous visits. The flavor was decent, but chewing on every bite resulted in a dry texture that wasn't appetizing. Our side of sweet potatoes was also inconsistent; some were soggy and some were crispy. Don't know what was happening in the kitchen, but all I recall observing was a lack of proper execution. Perhaps they needed to concentrate better on their tasks on hand. Overall, it's still a decent burger, but the quality is not the same compared to our previous visits. Betty would be somewhat disappointed.

Upon entering, we were greeted right away and sat outside by the hostess. It's a cool edgy vibe…read moreinside. I went on a weekday afternoon and there were a good amount of people in and out. Service was so friendly and fast which I appreciated. We ordered 2 Basic Betty's (w cheese) which is the smaller option of the big Betty burger. Along with a basket of 1/2 curly fries, 1/2 onion rings. Everything was delish!!!! The Diet Coke was flat, but food and service on point! Would def come back if I was in the area again.

This is one of my favorite places in Santa Cruz downtown. There are good options for different…read moretastes in burgers. You can get the classic Betty, the Duke, with pine able and teriyaki sauce, and other options like chicken strips, and a veggie burger as well. Other delicioso things are the sweet potato fries, which are the best in town, and anywhere!!! Their hot wings are a must, and if you pair it with a beer, it is much better! If you want a good burger, there are many options in Santa Cruz, but Betty's is definitely among the best, price wise, quality and taste.

Upon entering, we were promptly greeted and lead through their nice lounge area to the…read morewell-appointed dining room. After selecting our drink preferences, bread service was initiated. Attention to details by our host was evident and appreciated. Our entrées arrived nicely plated in a short time. We greatly enjoyed our entrées of Spagetti alle Vongole and Seabass Fish of the Day. Live music was being performed in the lounge throughout our dining experience which greatly enhanced the ambiance of the meal and restaurant. The live music was a contemporary jazz quartet followed by a clarinet and drums duo ensemble. The atmosphere of Obló is conducive to a relaxing rendezvous for a drink or dining with friends, or to embrace the intimate and romantic undertone of their fine dining venue with one's significant other.

Oblo is located in the cusp of downtown, across from Abbott Square where you are close enough to…read morehear (and feel) the music while dining in a circular glass windowed room. Oblo has a family-style warmth with the paper menus and touch lamps that look like candles and yet it also feels like the perfect Date Night restaurant because of the ambiance, cool lighting, top shelf bar menu, great service and impressive food. I was there for a birthday, and Oblo surprised even me with their stellar service when they marched a line of smiling staff members out with a slice of beautiful cheesecake over a zigzag of blueberry compote and sung happy birthday in such a joyful way that the other customers joined along. It was definitely special. We had great service all night -- from the first person we saw to the last. Every dish was delicious!

My FAVORITE restaurant…read more Went to celebrate my birthday for a girls trip, we got Tiki Torch Wings, Ceviche, potstickers and my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE..... The Pink Bikini Martini.... I swear I can drink a ton of those. Our server was a little more serious, but I've experienced that before here. Not overly friendly... Felt like maybe they were a little annoyed. But, hey we all have our days. I just love the vibe, the classic videos, the decor and they even have a doppelganger picture of my mom I always ask her, "How'd they manage to get a picture of you...." lol The only complaint... They know longer have available parking across the street as they are now putting a building in that part for the university, so we had to go on a mission to find parking further away and walk through the businesses to get their.

Dunno much about the inside of the restaurant, we had our pup with us and took to patio seating…read moreright on the sidewalk. Drinks were make right, had me an Old Fashioned and it hit all the right spots. The Hawaiian steak was good, a ten oz steak, on top of some good mashed potatoes with Brussel sprouts. The steak was a little sweet for me but very good. My kid had the king carb curry over rice. I think that was probably the best item on the menu. I tried a bite or eight. It was super good. Service was great.

So many options and so little time…read more A girl had a hard time picking so why not pick a huge variety! The pickled veggies were amazing! The nachos were filling, the tacos were flavorful, the torts was on point, and the burger warmed a girls heart. Ambience was Industrial with plants! Vegan, veggie, and meaty options Don't forget a beverage choice for all. Don't forget the pinball machine in the back. Recommend!

I didn't really like that they didn't seem if we were there or not…read more Food, good. Ambiance, industrial. Service, boo..

Such a cute staple of Santa Cruz. I have not gone for years. Little place on the corner, behind…read morepacific ave. Some seating inside, a little cramped but nice for the size of the place. Seating outside as well. I took my order to-go. Cashier super friendly, you can see the kitchen, cooks are working hard! You can see the fresh patties! Got my meal quick, it was super hot and the fries!! Thick cut and so yummy. I'm not sure if they are fresh cut? But they are very good. Burger was substantial and very fresh and yummy. If you are not a big eater I suggest a single patty! Definitely a place to try if you need a good classic burger that is fresh.

Alrighty then. Originally we headed out tonight to go to Chubb's Chicken Sandwiches. Closed on a…read moredang Saturday night. WTF. Immediate zero stars. (can't normally leave that!) So we thinking...been in Santa Cruz 17 years and have never went to Jack's. Let's give it a whirl. Local favorite. How can we go wrong.... Let me count the ways. I order the Big Daddy Super Special Burger, aka "The Diablo Burger With The Works". Got all the cool ingredients for a little fire in the hole type of thing. Wifey went with basic bacon cheeser. Fries too. (Decent fries!) So we get'er home. Damn Diablo is biggg! Nice! First bite ends up in a messy, soggy disaster. No, they lied; not toasted French bread. It's gooey raw French bread. The kind that does not hold up to an overcooked, undersized meat patty. No way to salvage this. So let's strip off all of the bread, get it down to the basics and go Animal Style on this burger. Bottom line; pretty much hockey puck territory and as I write this review with dried special sauce on my fingers, I'm thinking about my turkey leftovers in the fridge...

5 stars for this 5 guys…read more food is always delicious, made right there and they are generous with portions. why people complaining about mean mugs? bro, take your food and enjoy it at your crib 5 Guys stays good

The burgers are good and I was interested in trying them since their meat patties are fresh…read more.. unlike other fast-food adjacent places! Their fries are especially good, personally. No wifi, service depends on who's there, and there's plenty of seating. HOWEVER, there is literally ANY other burger place you can go to. LITERALLY any other small business/restaurant. Just go there instead. The burgers weren't that good to justify coming here again, so I'd just support the local places here!

We had dinner here during our stay. We ordered the okonomiyaki fries and pacific calamari to share…read more I ordered the steamed mussels for my main. The okonomiyaki fries were delicious. The fries with the spicy mayo and teriyaki sauce made the dish. It was very savory. My son enjoyed it. The fried calamari was also good. The calamari and jalapeno peppers were crispy and salted well. The sweet and sour sauce that accompanied it was added a slight heat to the dish. We enjoyed our meal here and would return the next time we are in Santa Cruz.

I returned to West End over a year after my last visit, and so much has changed! They rebranded to…read moreWest End Izakaya and now serve Asian-inspired dishes, rather than their previous American farm-to-table menu. Honestly, I can't say this change is an improvement. My grandma and I visited around dinner on a Saturday and were seated on the (dog-friendly) patio. They did have propane heaters, but not enough of them, so it was quite chilly. For drinks, we both got hot Green Tea to warm up, which was very standard - served in pre-packed tea bags. For food, we ordered the Okonomiyaki Fries and Maitake Mushroom Flatbread to share. The Okonomiyaki Fries were pretty good and I enjoyed all the toppings, especially the spicy pink mayo. I usually prefer thinner fries, but I liked the crispy texture. However, the Maitake Mushroom Flatbread was a bit disappointing. There just wasn't enough bechamel and mozzarella on top and the flavor somewhat bland. Service was friendly, but I miss their old menu offerings, like the Heirloom Tomato Flatbread. Not a huge fan of the rebrand!