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1. Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Cruz

Booked 24 times today

Savor our handcrafted cocktails and flavorful dishes right beside the distillery where our premium spirits are crafted. Whether you prefer indoor dining, a lively bar atmosphere, or our covered heated patio, we provide a variety of seating options to enhance your experience.HOURS:Monday - Thursday // 5pm - 9pmFriday // 4pm - 9pmSaturday - Sunday // 11:30am - 9pm

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2. Alderwood Santa Cruz

4.6

Exceptional(655)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Cruz

Booked 14 times today

Alderwood, under the culinary leadership of Executive Chef Mikey Adams, is dedicated to providing a dining experience that strikes a delicate balance between the comfort and warmth of home and the vibrancy of the downtown dining scene. Our mission is to offer our guests an exceptional and memorable meal that is deeply rooted in our commitment to fostering a genuine connection between our open kitchen and the local community. We welcome you to join us for an unforgettable culinary journey that celebrates the essence of togetherness and exceptional cuisine.

3. Ideal Bar & Grill

4.3

Awesome(304)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Santa Cruz

Booked 2 times today

Fun, family friendly dining with a beautiful view of Santa Cruz Main beach and the Municipal Wharf! We offer out side seating on our sunny deck! Come down and try our award winning clam chowder today! Reservations are for our inside dining room only.

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4. The View, a Treeside Restaurant

4.1

Excellent(1199)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Cruz

Booked 16 times today

Set high on a hilltop with breathtaking panoramic views of the Monterey Bay, The View Restaurant & Bar at Chaminade offers a unique dining experience. Indoor and outdoor seating allows guests to enjoy the naturally beautiful scenery which compliments the contemporary California Cuisine. Whether it’s sustainable seafood or locally grown produce, The View emphasizes natural ingredients while providing four-diamond service. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks to help cover increases in labor costs and to support a higher minimum wage.***Please note that our kitchen closes from 1:30pm-2:00pm to prepare for dinner service. Our bar and restaurant remain open during that time, offering a fine selection of local wines, craft beers, signature cocktails, and non-alcoholic refreshments to enjoy.

5. Laili

4.7

Exceptional(2869)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Santa Cruz

Booked 25 times today

Laili is our expression of love through food and service. We offer a unique menu made up of fusion Afghani Mediterranean items that include kabobs, wraps, flatbreads, pastas, and spiced lamb and chicken dishes as well as delicious vegetarian options.Laili Restaurant "BEST MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT", Good Times 2023, Voted #1Rich Mediterranean Flavors with a Unique Afghan Twist in the Heart of Downtown Santa Cruz.Currently taking reservations for lunch and dinner, walk-ins welcome too.Dine in our elegant, secluded, off street patio. Visit our website for event information.

6. la Posta

4.8

Exceptional(2343)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Cruz

Booked 8 times today

Select from a menu that features dishes composed of locally sourced ingredients as well as house-made pastas, naturally leavened breads and pizzas from our brick oven. Because we rely on the bounty of the Santa Cruz farming community, our menu changes frequently and features a wide array of specials. La Posta’s all-Italian wine list includes autochthonous varieties from small producers, by-the-glass and by the bottle. La Posta adheres to the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch Program and is a certified City of Santa Cruz Green Business.We are so thankful for the incredible support from our customers and community. We will continue to adjust our service based upon best practices for keeping our staff and community safe.

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7. Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2053)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Soquel

Booked 26 times today

Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar is a vibrant local spot that's loved for its creative food and friendly service. Reviewers rave about the 'fantastic ambiance,' 'delicious food,' and 'exceptional service.' The open kitchen is a show-stopper, while the 'lush garden room' provides a unique dining experience. From 'sustainable seafood specials' to 'innovative pastas and sandwiches,' there's something for everyone. The 'casual/fine dining' vibe, paired with the 'indoor and heated patio dining,' make it a perfect place for a 'group' or a 'date occasion.'

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8. Solaire Restaurant + Bar

2.5

(221)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Cruz

Booked 2 times today

Whether it be a cocktail while soaking up the sun at the poolside patio, anexpertly prepared meal, or a spirited conversation at the bar, SolaireRestaurant + Bar offers the best of what is available with the changingseasons.Solaire offers a truly local dining destination that offers unexpected andoffbeat twists on local ingredients and flavors. The atmosphere of theseasonal restaurant changes based on the weather—in the warm weathermonths it is a playful experience centered on the indoor/outdoor restaurant spaces andthe vibrant pool scene. In the foggier months, guests can relax under the powerful outdoor heaters in our indoor/outdoor covered space while enjoying a cocktail. Mirroring the laid-back attitude of Santa Cruz, the restaurant and bar bring the natural outdoor elements inside in imaginative and modern ways.

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9. Chocolate the Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(89)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Cruz

Booked 7 times today

Now celebrating 25 years, Chocolate the Restaurant provides an attractive dining environment for couples on dates, friendly meetings, and special occasion meals. Dine outside on the heated garden patio. Celebrate special occasions with up to 25 guests in the private street-side party room. Maybe start with a Chocolate Martini or a Passion Fruit Margarita. Chef David Jackman's fresh baked pasta rosettes, slow-roasted meats, and delicious seasonal organic vegetable dishes are all a prelude to our many chocolaty desserts. Our wine list focuses on local and on Italian wines. Our cocktails are all made from scratch; often using locally distilled spirits, and always using fresh house-made mixers. We are at your service for dinner every night! Afternoon walk-up cafe' service Friday thru Sunday. . We are open for dinner every holiday except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

10. Oblò

4.7

Exceptional(58)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Cruz

Booked 9 times today

Modern Italian cuisine with Californian influence, sit in our beautiful dining room or enjoy one of our amazing craft drinks in the comfort and cozy lounge bar area.Our chef Andrea designed an innovative menu that perfect match with the list of cocktails craft from the Bar manager Keith Fox.

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Jacklyn
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We made a reservation for 530pm. Out day wine tasting got done early so we made our way back to the resort. Had a dip in the hot tub before heading over to catch the tail end of sunset with the most spectacular view of the bay. The day, so we thought, couldn’t get any better. The bartender was fairly nice but the vibe was really good. Didn’t feel rushed and even took our drinks over to a fire pit on another patio. Really just a great spot especially for being at a hotel. Usually they are stale and boring. Not here, there was even live music.
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The View, a Treeside RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Cruz
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4.1
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LeifVIP
Miami - Dade •12 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent food and service-MUCH improved over the last time we tried this restaurant about 6 months ago!
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Alderwood Santa CruzPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Cruz
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4.6
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EricaVIP
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
Best birthday celebration. Erin is a wonderful manager and always goes above and beyond. Thank you again for a wonderful celebration.
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Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | WestsidePrice: Expensive• Californian• Santa Cruz
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4.5
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MariaVIP
California Central Coast •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Abby was great! She took care of our large party and multiple transactions great! The food was good and the drinks were fine. I am more of a tequila drinker and there weren’t many options but everyone else enjoyed the rum drinks.
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Dr. FunkPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• San Jose
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4.1
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Linda
San Francisco Bay Area •28 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 28, 2024
The turkey dish was excellent, the steak dish was also very good as well. We were pleased with the presentation and tastes of our dishes. Thank you.
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Ideal Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• Californian• Santa Cruz
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4.3

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside

2. Alderwood Santa Cruz

3. Ideal Bar & Grill

4. The View, a Treeside Restaurant

5. Laili

6. la Posta

7. Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar

8. Solaire Restaurant + Bar

9. Chocolate the Restaurant

10. Oblò

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