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Award-winning

Alderwood Santa Cruz

4.7
4.7
644 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 588-3238
  • Website
    http://alderwoodsantacruz.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mikey Adams
  • Location
    155 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Cruz
  • Cross street
    Cedar
  • Parking details
    We encourage our guests to order car service if they plan to enjoy spirits during their dining experience. If you choose to drive, optimal parking is available across the street in the two-story parking structure.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 644 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Overall

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Food

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Service

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Ambiance

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Innovative

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Lively

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alderwood Santa Cruz offers a vibrant dining experience with a fresh menu crafted by a new chef. Guests rave about the "delicious fare at reasonable prices" and the "amazing service." The chef's counter provides an engaging view of culinary artistry. While some find the menu limited, the "exceptional flavors and creativity" shine through, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

644 Reviews

  1. Darryl

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really wonderful this time, new chef, new vision. Excellent and highly recommended.

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  2. Tim

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Had the rib eye and potato. Would eat again 10/10

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  3. Aimee

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely exceptional from the service to the food to the vibe. A must go to! I recommend sitting at the counter.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we had was fantastic! Santa Cruz Geens, cacio e Pepe, ribeye 👌🏼

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  5. Mark

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service very nice atmosphere. We really enjoyed it.

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  6. Richard

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and cocktails. I was really impressed with the quality of the cuisine and the drinks.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great time visiting Alderwood. The new menu/chef is top notch.

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  8. Meryl

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Better menu and food quality and food preparation under previous chef

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  9. Carol

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is terrific--all dishes were exceptionally flavorful and different. Prices are very high, though.

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  10. Emily

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enzo was a great server, accommodating to my moms dietary restrictions

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FAQs

Alderwood Santa Cruz is rated 4.7 stars by 644 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Alderwood Santa Cruz

155 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Cedar
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Cruz
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We encourage our guests to order car service if they plan to enjoy spirits during their dining experience. If you choose to drive, optimal parking is available across the street in the two-story parking structure.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mikey Adams
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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