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Santa Cruz restaurant with a view - The View Restaurant & Bar, Santa Cruz, CA

The View Restaurant & Bar

4.2
4.2
1212 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

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  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:00 am–1:30 pm Brunch Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 465-3452
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Avram Samuels
  • Catering
    The View is the ideal venue for celebrating all of life's special occasions. There are several venues to choose from for either an indoor or outdoor catered event. Each venue can be transformed to meet your specifications with delicious menus to entertain and impress your guests. For more information contact our Catering Sales Team at 831.465.3452
  • Private party facilities
    The View is the ideal venue for celebrating all of life's special occasions. There are several venues to choose from for either an indoor or outdoor catered event. Each venue can be transformed to meet your specifications with delicious menus to entertain and impress your guests. For more information contact our Catering Sales Team at 831.465.3452
  • Area
    Santa Cruz
  • Cross Street
    Paul Sweet Road
  • Parking details
    Self-parking and valet parking available. A fee may apply for valet on special event days.
  • Public transit
    Santa Cruz Metro off Paul Sweet Road
  • Entertainment
    Two televisions
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,212 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Innovative

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Good for groups

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Romantic

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Lively

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The View, a Treeside Restaurant, offers "phenomenal views" and a delightful dining experience, especially during sunset. Guests rave about the "outstanding calamari" and diverse menu options, including truffle chips and sliders. The live music and "friendly, attentive service" enhance the warm and inviting atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for special occasions.
1,212 Reviews
  1. Alyx

    VIP

    Sacramento

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely brunch, as always. We booked a family reservation, and in the notes, we mentioned it was a birthday celebration, but no one addressed it, even after telling them that it was “dad's birthday.” I had to remind the server a second time when the check arrived. The host, at minimum, could have said something because they read the reservation when they checked you in. Although we love the ambiance and food, I would not come back for a birthday celebration again.

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  2. Jedidiah

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had lunch at the view, directly after an engagement photo shoot with my fiancée and everything was absolutely amazing. From the good to the view, the wait staff and every personal encounter with any staff was well above and beyond expectations. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a special day or occasion. Great place to eat

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  3. Daniel

    VIP

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a fantastic brunch for my mom’s birthday. The service was amazing and the food was delicious.

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  4. Deanna

    VIP

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious crab cakes. Didn't enjoy the rib dinner. It was quite fatty!

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  5. Sara

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous setting, great service and food. One of our favorite places to eat. The burger is fantastic.

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  6. Marco

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Live Music! Awesome Awesome Cocktials!!! We ate so much food we could have been rolled out. What a feast! staff great.

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  7. david

    New York City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Wirdt food ever, way overpriced, lousy service, utterly disappointing

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  8. ingrid

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time and the food was delicious. Everything was seasoned well and creative even innovative. Great spot and view becoming back for sure!

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  9. Steve

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The View definitely lives up to their name. It was a beautiful afternoon to sit outside. I started with a Mimosa, followed by breakfast! Everything was good......not great. The potatoes could have been cooked with onions. The bacon was too crunchy. The mimosa came with pineapple juice instead of OJ. I will have dinner tonight. Stay tuned.

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  10. Yessy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a Ginger cocktail that was perfect. We had Calamari, cheeseboard and some sliders. All were great. We are there a couple times a week but always forget to leave a rwleview

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FAQs

The View Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 465-3452.

The View Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 1212 OpenTable diners.

The View Restaurant & Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
7:00 pm
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The View Restaurant & Bar

One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Paul Sweet Road
  • Area
    Santa Cruz
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 7:00 am–1:30 pm Brunch Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self-parking and valet parking available. A fee may apply for valet on special event days.
  • Public transit
    Santa Cruz Metro off Paul Sweet Road
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Avram Samuels
  • Entertainment
    Two televisions
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (831) 465-3452
  • Catering
    The View is the ideal venue for celebrating all of life's special occasions. There are several venues to choose from for either an indoor or outdoor catered event. Each venue can be transformed to meet your specifications with delicious menus to entertain and impress your guests. For more information contact our Catering Sales Team at 831.465.3452
  • Private party facilities
    The View is the ideal venue for celebrating all of life's special occasions. There are several venues to choose from for either an indoor or outdoor catered event. Each venue can be transformed to meet your specifications with delicious menus to entertain and impress your guests. For more information contact our Catering Sales Team at 831.465.3452
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