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Denny's

(on ocean)
American Restaurants in Santa Cruz, CA
American Restaurants
Convenience Stores and Delis
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831-426-4628

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Hours

Monday
7:00AM - 10:00PM
Tuesday
7:00AM - 10:00PM
Wednesday
7:00AM - 10:00PM
Thursday
7:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday
7:00AM - 10:00PM
Saturday
7:00AM - 10:00PM
Sunday
7:00AM - 10:00PM

Menu

Appetizers
Sampler
Spicy, golden brown breaded chicken strips, mozzarella cheese sticks and crispy onion rings served with two dipping sauces. Sampler also available in a half size portion.
 
Pancake Puppies
Ten pancake puppies, our bite-sized round pancakes rolled in a delicious blend of cinnamon and sugar. Served with warm syrup on the side for dipping.
 
Chicken Strips
Spicy, golden brown breaded chicken strips tossed in your choice of sweet & tangy BBQ or buffalo sauce. Served with celery sticks and your choice of dipping sauce.
 
Zesty Nachos
Crisp tortilla chips topped with cheese sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, specially seasoned ground beef, freshly made pico de gallo and sour cream. Nachos also available in a half size portion.
 
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Golden-fried with a side of dipping sauce.
 
Wings
Tossed in your choice of sweet & tangy BBQ or buffalo sauce. Served with celery sticks and your choice of dipping sauce.
 
Smothered Cheese Fries
Our wavy-cut french fries covered with cheese sauce, shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Served with a side of ranch dressing.
 
Three-Dip & Chips
Three delicious flavors- mild salsa, queso con carne and warm, creamy spinach artichoke. Served with crispy tortilla chips.
 
Cheese Burger Flatbread
A grilled flour tortilla topped with frisco sauce and loaded with ground beef, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese and lettuce
 
Fit Fare
Fit Slam
Egg whites scrambled together with fresh spinach and grape tomatoes, plus two turkey bacon strips, English muffin and a side of seasonal fruit.
 
Fit Fare Omelette
Egg white omelette with spinach, mushrooms, freshly made pico de gallo and shredded cheddar cheese. Served with two slices of turkey bacon and seasonal fruit as your side choices.
 
Banana Pecan Pancake Breakfast
Glazed pecans cooked into two hearty wheat pancakes and topped with fresh banana slices. Served with two scrambled egg whites, two strips of turkey bacon and a side of warm syrup.
 
Veggie Skillet
Seasoned red-skinned potatoes, fire-roasted peppers and onions, mushrooms and broccoli on a hot sizzlin' skillet topped with two egg whites scrambled with spinach and grape tomatoes. Served with a si
 
Harvest Oatmeal Breakfast
A hearty bowl of oatmeal with fresh apples, dried cranberries, brown sugar and a little milk on the side. Served with two strips of turkey bacon and a side of seasonal fruit.
 
Cranberry Apple Chicken Salad
Grilled seasoned chicken breast, glazed pecans, apple slices and dried cranberries atop a bed of crisp spring mix. Served with balsamic vinaigrette and dinner bread. This salad is also available in a
 
Veggie Burger
Veggie burger made from fresh organic grains and vegetables with protein-rich soy. Topped with melted pepper jack cheese, fresh spinach, tomato and grilled mushrooms on a whole wheat bun. Served with
 
Chicken Avocado Sandwich
A grilled seasoned chicken breast with diced avocado, freshly made pico de gallo, lettuce and sour cream on a whole wheat bun. Served with fit fare fresh veggies as your side choice.
 
Sweet & Tangy BBQ Chicken
Two grilled seasoned chicken breasts smothered in our sweet & tangy BBQ sauce. Served with smoked cheddar mashed potatoes, fiesta corn and dinner bread.
 
Tilapia Ranchero
A seasoned white fish fillet grilled and topped with freshly made pico de gallo and diced avocado. Served with a side of our smoked cheddar mashed potatoes and dinner bread.
 
Senior Fit Fare Omelette
Egg white omelette with spinach, mushrooms, freshly made pico de gallo and shredded cheddar cheese. Served with a side of seasonal fruit and a bowl of oatmeal with a little milk.
 
Senior Fit Fare Grilled Chicken
A grilled seasoned chicken breast with corn, broccoli and a fresh garden salad with balsamic vinaigrette as your side choices.
 
Dinner
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Three seasoned meatballs atop a bed of pasta covered in a rich, meaty tomato sauce. Served with a side of parmesan cheese and garlic toast.
 
Country-Fried Steak
Two golden-fried chopped beef steaks smothered in rich country gravy. Served with your choice of two sides and dinner bread.
 
Sweet & Tangy BBQ Chicken
Two grilled seasoned chicken breasts smothered in our sweet & tangy BBQ sauce. Served with smoked cheddar mashed potatoes, fiesta corn and dinner bread.
 
Chicken Strips
Four spicy, golden brown breaded chicken strips served with a dipping sauce, your choice of two sides and dinner bread.
 
Slow-Cooked Pot Roast
Our slow-cooked pot roast, creamy mashed potatoes and herb-roasted carrots, celery, mushrooms and onions atop grilled ciabatta bread and covered in rich gravy.
 
Prime Rib & Chicken Sizzlin Skillet
Tender prime rib and juicy grilled seasoned chicken breast sizzle with fire-roasted peppers and onions, hash browns loaded with diced bacon and melted cheddar cheese. Served with warm tortillas, fres
 
T-Bone Steak
A tender 13 oz. seasoned T-bone steak with your choice of two sides and dinner bread.
 
T-Bone Steak & Shrimp
A tender 13 oz. seasoned T-bone steak with your choice of a grilled shrimp skewer or six-golden fried shrimp. Served with your choice of two sides and dinner bread.
 
Lemon Pepper Grilled Tilapia
A seasoned white fish fillet grilled and topped with a tangy lemon pepper butter sauce. Served on a bed of savory vegetable rice pilaf with your choice of two sides and dinner bread.
 
Fish & Chips
A wild-caught Icelandic haddock fillet fried golden brown and served with wavy-cut french fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce and dinner bread.
 
Tilapia Ranchero
A seasoned white fish fillet grilled and topped with freshly made pico de gallo and diced avocado. Served with a side of our smoked Cheddar mashed potatoes and dinner bread.
 
Golden-Fried Shrimp (6 Ct.)
 
Grilled Shrimp Skewer
 
Value Menu
Double Chocolate Pancake Puppies Sundae
Three of our double chocolate pancake puppies. Served with a scoop of premium vanilla ice cream. Drizzled with peanut butter sauce and topped with whipped cream.
 
Cheese Quesadilla
A flour tortilla filled with cheddar cheese. Topped with freshly made pico de gallo and sour cream.
$2.00
Biscuit & Gravy with an Egg
An open-faced biscuit smothered with rich sausage gravy and served with one egg cooked to order.
$2.00
Biscuit & Gravy with Hash Browns
An open-faced biscuit smothered with rich sausage gravy and served with hash browns.
$2.00
Stack of Pancakes
Two buttermilk pancakes.
$2.00
Pancake Puppies Sundae
Three of our cinnamon-sugar pancake puppies with creamy vanilla ice cream topped with hot fudge and whipped cream
$2.00
Build Your Own Chicken Wraps
Two warm flour tortillas filled with grilled seasoned chicken or fried breaded chicken tossed in buffalo, BBQ or chipotle sauce then topped with a smoky cheese blend and lettuce. Served with crisp to
$4.00
Everyday Value Slam
Two buttermilk pancakes, two eggs cooked to order and two bacon strips or two sausage links.
$4.00
All You Can Eat Pancakes
We start you off with three fluffy buttermilk pancakes and then deliver them hot, two at a time, until you've had your fill. Restrictions may apply.
$4.00
Skillet Cookie a la Mode
Chocolate? Say no more. An oversized s'mores cookie made with real Hershey's Kisses, topped with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream and drizzled with hot fudge. Served in a skillet warm and all deli
$4.00
Chicken Cordon Bleu Melt
Two golden-fried breaded chicken strips, shaved ham, melted swiss cheese and creamy honey mustard dressing on grilled sourdough bread. Served with a side of our wavy-cut French fries.
$6.00
French Toast Breakfast
A thick slice of our fabulous French toast sprinkled with powdered sugar. Served with two eggs and your choice of two bacon strips or two sausage links and hash browns.
$6.00
Chicken Spinach Salad
Grilled seasoned chicken breast sliced atop a bed of fresh spinach with diced bacon. Served with balsamic vinaigrette and dinner bread.
$6.00
Classic Burger
A beef patty hand-pressed on the grill. With lettuce, tomato, pickles and red onions on a toasted sesame bun. Served with a side of French fries.
$6.00
Chicken Parmesan
Golden-fried breaded chicken breast covered in a hearty tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese atop a bed of pasta. Served with a side of parmesan cheese and garlic toast.
$8.00
Grand Slam Slugger
Two buttermilk pancakes, two eggs, two bacon strips and two sausage links. Served with your choice of hash browns, bread or grits. Includes coffee and small juice.
$8.00
Bacon Chipotle Chicken Skillet
Sizzling grilled chicken breast topped with crisp bacon, a smoky cheese blend and chipotle sauce. Served with two sides and dinner bread. Includes your choice of soft drink or coffee.
$8.00
Spicy Cowboy Chopped Steak
Our juicy hand-pressed chopped steak covered with fire-roasted peppers and onions, melted pepper jack cheese and topped with Onion Tanglers and BBQ sauce. Served with two sides and dinner bread. Incl
$8.00
Kids Menu - Entrees
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Three chocolate chip silver dollar pancakes served with one bacon strip & one sausage link.
 
Softball Pancake
One softball-shaped pancake drizzled with raspberry sauce served with one strip of bacon & one sausage link.
 
Build Your Own Jr. Grand Slam
Pick any 3 items and make it your own: bacon strips (2), bacon strip (1) & sausage link (1), egg (1), hash browns, sausage links (2), silver dollar pancakes (3), sliced toast, turkey bacon strips (2)
 
Chicken Nuggets
Four star-shaped chicken nuggets with choice of honey mustard or BBQ dipping sauce.
 
Jr. Cheeseburger
Hand-pressed junior beef patty topped with American cheese.
 
Spaghetti
Spaghetti covered in tomato sauce and served with bread.
 
Inside Out Grilled Cheese
A grilled cheese sandwich with melted cheese on the inside and crispy cheese on the outside.
 
Mac & Cheese
 
Pizza
Individual pizza with tomato sauce and cheese.
 
Kids Menu - Beverages
Jr. Strawberry Banana Bliss Smoothie
 
Chocolate Milk
 
Jr. Sweet Georgia Peach Smoothie
 
Cranberry Juice
 
Hot Chocolate
 
Lemonade
 
Tropical Lemonade
Lemonade with strawberry and mango flavors.
 
Jr. Groovy Mango Smoothie
 
Milk
 
Orange Juice
 
Soft Drinks
 
Kids Menu - Sides
Goldfish Crackers
 
Jr. Garden Salad
 
Jr. Dippable Veggies
Celery, cucumbers, carrots & ranch dressing.
 
French Fries
 
Apple Dunkers
Fresh apple slices with caramel dipping sauce.
 
Grapes
 
Vanilla Yogurt
Vanilla yogurt with strawberry topping.
 
Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes with brown gravy.
 
Kids Menu - Dessert
Build Your Own Jr. Sundae
Pick a scoop of your favorite ice cream: vanilla, chocolate or strawberry. Pick a topping: hot fudge, caramel or strawberry. Finish with your choice of Oreo cookie pieces or whipped cream.
 
Jr. Milk Shake
Strawberry, chocolate, or vanilla.
 
Jr. Ice Cream
One scoop of strawberry, chocolate or vanilla.
 
Jr. Oreo Blender Blaster
Vanilla ice cream milk shake blended with Oreo cookie pieces.
 
Dessert
Build Your Own Sundae
Pick two scoops of ice cream: vanilla, chocolate or strawberry. Pick a topping: hot fudge, caramel or strawberry. Pick a crunch: Oreo cookie pieces, glazed pecans or chopped nuts.
 
Floats
We create every float the time-honored way. Choose from either Coca-Cola or Barq's Root Beer.
 
Oreo Blender Blaster
Three generous scoops of vanilla ice cream blended with Oreo cookie pieces and topped with whipped cream.
 
Milk Shakes
A full glass of strawberry, chocolate or vanilla plus a little extra in the tin.
 
Hershey's Chocolate Cake
Three layers of rich chocolate cake with Hershey's milk chocolate mousse filling. Topped with thick, creamy chocolate frosting and hershey's chocolate chips.
 
Caramel Apple Crisp
Warm apple crisp topped with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, then sprinkled with powdered sugar.
 
Banana Split
Fresh banana and three generous scoops of ice cream with caramel, hot fudge and strawberry toppings. Topped with whipped cream and chopped nuts.
 
Hot Fudge Brownie a la Mode
A rich, warm fudge brownie with chopped nuts. Topped with hot fudge and vanilla ice cream.
 
New York Style Cheesecake
New york style cheesecake with a graham cracker crust served plain or with cherry or strawberry topping and whipped cream.
 
Apple Pie
Tender apples in a light, flaky crust. Served hot or cold.
 
Turtle Cheesecake
New York style cheesecake drizzled with hot fudge and caramel sauce. Topped with chopped nuts and whipped cream.
 
Beverages
Strawberry Lemonade
We start with blended strawberries and hand stir-in Minute Maid Lemonade for a real flavor treat.
 
Cherry Cherry Limeade
One part lime. Two parts cherry. All blended with ice-cold Sprite.
 
Strawberry Mango Pucker
If you like it tart and sweet, this blend of strawberry and mango flavors with Minute Maid Lemonade and lime is just right.
 
Pineapple Dream
Tropics blends orange juice with the flavor of pineapple and a splash of Sprite.
 
Shirley Temple
Sprite with a burst of cherry flavor.
 
Pacific Chiller
With the sweet flavors of coconut, lime, banana and orange blended with ice-cold Sprite.
 
Sweet Georgia Peach
Made with real fruit and nonfat yogurt, our Sweet Georgia Peach Smoothie is a delicious treat any time of day.
 
Groovy Mango
Made with real fruit and nonfat yogurt, our Groovy Mango Smoothie is a delicious treat any time of day.
 
Strawberry Banana Bliss
Made with real fruit and nonfat yogurt, our Strawberry Banana Bliss Smoothie is a delicious treat any time of day.
 
Pomegranate Berry Smoothie
Made with a delicious blend of pomegranate, blueberries, raspberries and nonfat yogurt
 
Orange Juice
 
Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
 
Apple Juice
 
Cranberry Juice
 
Tomato Juice
 
Small Milk
 
Large Milk
 
Small Chocolate Milk
 
Large Chocolate Milk
 
Milk Shake
A full glass of Strawberry, Chocolate or Vanilla plus a little extra in the tin.
 
Coffee
 
Flavored Cappuccino
 
Hot Chocolate
 
Hot Tea or Herbal Tea
 
Soft Drinks
 
Lemonade
 
Iced Tea
 
Raspberry Nestea
 

Location

1515 Ocean St.
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

About

For more than 65 years, Denny’s has been bringing people together over great food. It’s the place where people can relax and be themselves while enjoying classic American comfort food and everyday value. Whether it's appetizers, breakfast, lunch or dinner, we pride ourselves in serving our guests the diner food they love including favorites like Moons Over My Hammy®, Sizzlin’ Skillets, hand-dipped Milk Shakes, 100% Beef Burgers and the world-famous Build Your Own Grand Slam®. And now, you can bring the diner home by ordering diner classics or our NEW! Shareable Family Packs at Dennys.com. See you at Denny's.

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Latest Denny's Reviews (Average Rating: 1.5)

based on 429 review(s)

My 55+ omelette was supposed to have onions, tomatoes, bacon and cheddar. I guess the cook zoned out, leaving out the bacon and cheddar. But it was tasty...

Louise S. April 22, 2022 via Yelp

Worse than the ratings suggest. They're open 8am-7pm. They charged me twice for one entree. Santa Cruz Diner is right down the street and way better

Christian E. May 31, 2022 via Yelp

First and foremost worst service asked for hot sauce totally forgot about the request all the food my family had was cold the only thing somewhat warm was...

Jose R. April 18, 2022 via Yelp

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Information

Company name
Denny's
Category
American Restaurants
Brand Name
Denny's Near You
Est
1953

FAQs

  • What is the phone number for Denny's in Santa Cruz CA?
    You can reach them at: 831-426-4628. It’s best to call Denny's during business hours.
  • What is the address for Denny's on ocean in Santa Cruz?
    Denny's is located at this address: 1515 Ocean St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
  • What are Denny's(Santa Cruz, CA) store hours?
    Denny's store hours are as follows: Mon-Sun: 7:00AM - 10:00PM.
  • Does Denny's(Santa Cruz, CA) have a menu with prices?
    Yes, Denny's has online menu! Here you can see full menu with latest prices.

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