Voted the World’s Best Seaside Park

Saturday, February 26 – 27, 2022

Thank you for participating in this year’s cook‑off!

With your help, the event survived its 40th year and raised much-needed funds for The City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department.

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2021 Results

Best Professional

  1. Paradise Beach Grille
  2. Malone’s Grille
  3. The East Side Eatery

Best Professional on the Wharf

  1. Firefish Grill

Best Professional North County

  1. Malone’s Grille

Best Professional South County

  1. Paradise Beach Grille

People’s Choice

  1. The East Side Eatery
  2. Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge
  3. (TIE) Paradise Beach Grille AND Malone’s Grille
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The Cook Off is an important fund-raiser for the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department.

Thank you, sponsors!

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