Fodor's Expert Review Bad Animal

$$ Santa Cruz Dinner

By day, Bad Animal mostly sells rare and used books, but, at 5 pm, it morphs into a wine bar and restaurant, where you're encouraged to order a glass of wine while browsing the stacks. The menu depends on who is the current Culinary Artist in residence, a position that rotates every year or so. Previous artists, local up-and-coming chefs who typically plan to open their own restaurants when they move on, have showcased Italian and Thai cuisine.

Dinner Eclectic $$

Quick Facts

1011 Cedar St.
Santa Cruz, California  95060, USA

831-900–5031

www.badanimalbooks.com

Known For:
  • Extensive list of natural, primarily French and California wines
  • Interesting intellectual staff and clientele
  • Emphasis on local, organic ingredients
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch

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