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Oswald, Santa Cruz, CA

Oswald

4.6
4.6
1612 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
Oswald is a contemporary American restaurant and bar that focuses on the abundance of delicious ingredients found on the central coast of California. Oswald features an eclectic, international wine list and an exciting, seasonal bar program. While the decor is spare and modern, the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed. Oswald features new art shows every two months.

We do have first come tables available in the lounge as well as bar seats.
Come by and see if there is a table or seat for you.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–14:30 Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (831) 423-7427
  • Website
    http://oswaldrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Damani Thomas
  • Location
    121 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  • Area
    Santa Cruz
  • Cross Street
    Front
  • Parking details
    Oswald is located on the street level of a four story public parking garage with very reasonable rates.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Corkage $15 per 750ml bottle. Waived on a 1:1 ratio if you buy a bottle.

White Wine

    North America

    • 2017 Angels & Cowboys Rose, Sonoma County, CAUS$22.00

      • 1/2 BtlUS$22.00

    • 2015 Sparkman Cellars Birdie Riesling, Columbia Valley, WAUS$30.00

      • 2015 Donati Family "Sisters Forever" Chardonnay, Central Coast, CAUS$34.00

        • 2014 Montinore Estate "Borealis" Willamette Valley, ORUS$36.00

          • 2016 Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CAUS$36.00

            • 1/2 BtlUS$36.00

          • 2015 Bonny Doon Picpoul, Arroyo Seco, CAUS$36.00

            • 2016 Noceto Pinot Grigio, Central Calley, CAUS$40.00

              • 2016 Bee's Box Chardonnay, Geyserville, CAUS$40.00

                • 2015 Portlandia Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, ORUS$10.00

                  • GlUS$10.00

                • 2015 Tin Barn Sauvignon Blanc, Carneros, CAUS$41.00

                  • 2016 Raeburn Chardonnay, Russian River, CAUS$11.00

                    • GlUS$11.00

                  • 2014 Alfaro Family Lindsay Paige Vineyards Chardonnay, Santa Cruz, CAUS$11.00

                    • GlUS$11.00

                  • 2015 Metz Road Chardonnay, Monterey, CAUS$55.00

                    • 2013 Scheid Vineyards Grenache Blanc, Monterey, CAUS$56.00

                      • 2016 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars "Hands of Time" Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CAUS$60.00

                        • 2014 Saintsbury Chardonnay, Carners, Napa Valley, CAUS$64.00

                          • 2015 Frog's Leap Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CAUS$68.00

                            • 2016 Ziata Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CAUS$70.00

                              • 2013 St. Innocent Freedom Hill Vineyard Chardonnay, Willamette, ORUS$72.00

                                • 2016 Bargetto Regan Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, CAUS$75.00

                                  • 2014 Ridge Chardonnay Estate, Monte Bello Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains, CAUS$100.00

                                    France

                                    • 2016 Rive Sud Pinot Noir Rose, Loire ValleyUS$32.00

                                      • 2015 M de Mulonniere Chenin Blanc, Loire ValleyUS$32.00

                                        • NV Deutz Brut Classic, ChampagneUS$34.00

                                          • 1/2 BtlUS$34.00

                                        • 2016 Department 66 "Fragile" Rose, CatalanUS$34.00

                                          • 2016 Bila-Haut Cotes du Roussillon BlancUS$40.00

                                            • NV Dave Phenney Locations F5 RoseUS$10.00

                                              • GlUS$10.00

                                            • 2012 Lucien Albrecht Riesling, AlsaceUS$45.00

                                              • NV Jo Landron "Atmospheres" (Sparkling), Loire ValleyUS$12.00

                                                • GlUS$12.00

                                              • 2015 Henri Perrusset Macon-VillagesUS$12.00

                                                • GlUS$12.00

                                              • 2016 Domaine du Tremblay Quincy, Loire ValleyUS$48.00

                                                • 2014 Albert Bichot Saint-Veran, BurgundyUS$50.00

                                                  • 2016 Les Gendrines Cotes du Rhone Blanc, RhoneUS$13.00

                                                    • GlUS$13.00

                                                  • NV Bailly-Lapierre Rose Cremant Brut, BurgundyUS$54.00

                                                    • 2015 Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvrey, Loire ValleyUS$56.00

                                                      • 2015 Saget La Perriere Sancere, Loire ValleyUS$62.00

                                                        • 2015 Alvert Bichot Pouilly-Fuisse, BurgundyUS$66.00

                                                          • NV R H Coutier Ambonnay Champagne Grand CruUS$75.00

                                                            • 2014 La Moussiere Sancerre, Loire ValleyUS$75.00

                                                              • NV Gonet-Medeville Tradition Premier Cru Brut ChampagneUS$79.00

                                                                • NV Drappier Carte d'Or Brut, ChampagneUS$100.00

                                                                  Italy

                                                                  • 2014 Riff Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, Progetto LagederUS$8.00

                                                                    • GlUS$8.00

                                                                  • 2016 Antornori Santa Cristina Pinot Grigio, delle VenezieUS$32.00

                                                                    • 2016 Villa Barbi Orvieto ClassicoUS$8.50

                                                                      • GlUS$8.50

                                                                    • 2015 Inama Soave Classico, VenetoUS$40.00

                                                                      • 2016 Bortolomiol Prosecco Superiore BrutUS$40.00

                                                                        • 2012 Strasserhof Kerner, Alto AdigeUS$44.00

                                                                          • 2013 Jermann Pinot Grigio, "Venezia Giulia", Collio FriulanoUS$50.00

                                                                            Spain

                                                                            • NV Bohigas Brut Cava ReservaUS$48.00

                                                                              • 2014 Ameztoi Getariako, TxkolinaUS$48.00

                                                                                Portugal

                                                                                • NV Broadbent Vinho Verde RoseUS$28.00

                                                                                  • NV Broadbent Vinho VerdeUS$29.00

                                                                                    Greece

                                                                                    • 2014 Boutari Moschofilero, TripoliUS$38.00

                                                                                      Slovenia

                                                                                      • 2013 Verus Riesling Suho, OrmozUS$56.00

                                                                                        Hungary

                                                                                        • NV Torley Gala Sec, BudapestUS$32.00

                                                                                          Germany

                                                                                          • 2011 Strub "Soil to Soul" Riesling Kabinett, RheinhessenUS$36.00

                                                                                            • 2011 Selbach Oster Riesling Kabinett, MoselUS$40.00

                                                                                              • 2016 Werner Schweicher Annaberg Riesling Kabinett, MoselUS$12.00

                                                                                                • GlUS$12.00

                                                                                              • 2015 Wittmann Reisling Estate Trocken, RheinhessenUS$48.00

                                                                                                • 2011 Meulenhof Riesling Spatlese, MoselUS$52.00

                                                                                                  • 2013 Christoffel, Riesling Spatlese, MoselUS$55.00

                                                                                                    Austria

                                                                                                    • 2015 Huber Hugo Gruner Veltliner, WeinriedenwegUS$36.00

                                                                                                      Australia

                                                                                                      • 2015 Tahbilk Viognier, VictoriaUS$40.00

                                                                                                        • 2013 Tahbilk Marsanne, VictoriaUS$9.00

                                                                                                          • GlUS$9.00

                                                                                                        New Zealand

                                                                                                        • 2016 Tohu Sauvignon Blanc, MarlboroughUS$9.00

                                                                                                          • GlUS$9.00

                                                                                                        • 2015 Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc, MarlboroughUS$38.00

                                                                                                          Argentina

                                                                                                          • 2013 Anko Torrontes, MendozaUS$40.00

                                                                                                            Chile

                                                                                                            • 2016 Casas del Bosque Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, Casablanca ValleyUS$32.00

                                                                                                              South Africa

                                                                                                              • 2014 Painted Wolf "Rosalind" Pinotage Rose, SwartlandUS$32.00

                                                                                                                • 2015 Nederburg "The Anchorman" Chenin BlancUS$48.00

                                                                                                                  Red

                                                                                                                    North America

                                                                                                                    • 2014 Sparkman Cellars Wonderland Grenache, Yakima Valley, WAUS$40.00

                                                                                                                      • 2015 Fortnight Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CAUS$40.00

                                                                                                                        • 2014 William Hill Pinot Noir, Central Coast, CAUS$11.00

                                                                                                                          • GlUS$11.00

                                                                                                                        • 2012 Bonny Doon Vineyard, Le Cigar Volant, Santa Cruz, CAUS$45.00

                                                                                                                          • 2014 Random Ridge Old Wave Zinfandel/ Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CAUS$45.00

                                                                                                                            • 2014 Random Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CAUS$46.00

                                                                                                                              • 2014 Angles & Cowboys Proprietary Red, Sonoma County, CAUS$12.00

                                                                                                                                • GlUS$12.00

                                                                                                                              • 2012 Roth Estate Merlot, Sonoma County, CAUS$12.00

                                                                                                                                • GlUS$12.00

                                                                                                                              • 2014 Valley Vista Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, CAUS$50.00

                                                                                                                                • 2012 Cambiata Tannat, Monterey, CAUS$52.00

                                                                                                                                  • 2014 Random Ridge Fortunata Sangiovese, Napa Valley, CAUS$52.00

                                                                                                                                    • 2016 Banshee Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, CAUS$54.00

                                                                                                                                      • 2015 Sparkman Holler Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, OregonUS$15.00

                                                                                                                                        • GlUS$15.00

                                                                                                                                      • 2014 Four Graces Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OregonUS$60.00

                                                                                                                                        • 2015 Fess Parker Syrah, Santa Barbara County, CAUS$65.00

                                                                                                                                          • 2015 Orin Swift Abstract, Napa Valley, CAUS$68.00

                                                                                                                                            • 2013 Rexford Merlot, Santa Cruz, CAUS$70.00

                                                                                                                                              • 2014 Orin Swift Palermo Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CAUS$72.00

                                                                                                                                                • 2013 Au Bon Climat Estate Bottled Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, CAUS$82.00

                                                                                                                                                  • 2014 Flora Springs, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CAUS$88.00

                                                                                                                                                    • 2012 Mount Eden Vineyards Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains, CAUS$98.00

                                                                                                                                                      • 2014 L'Ecole Apogee Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley, WAUS$110.00

                                                                                                                                                        • 2013 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap, Napa Valley, CAUS$120.00

                                                                                                                                                          France

                                                                                                                                                          • 2016 Mont Gravet Carignan, HeraultUS$32.00

                                                                                                                                                            • 2015 Chateau de Paraza Cuvee Speciale, LanguedocUS$9.00

                                                                                                                                                              • GlUS$9.00

                                                                                                                                                            • 2015 Ogier Artesis Cotes du Rhone, Rhone ValleyUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                              • GlUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                            • 2016 Horizon de Bichot, Pinot Noir, LanguadocUS$48.00

                                                                                                                                                              • 2016 Domaine la Bonneliere Saumur Champigny, Loire ValleyUS$48.00

                                                                                                                                                                • NV Dave Phenney Locations F4 Red WineUS$50.00

                                                                                                                                                                  • 2014 Triennes St Auguste Cuvees, ProvenceUS$52.00

                                                                                                                                                                    • 2014 Marie De Beauregard Chinon Cabernet Franc, Loire ValleyUS$52.00

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2014 Chateau Aney Haut-Medoc, BordeauxUS$14.00

                                                                                                                                                                        • GlUS$14.00

                                                                                                                                                                      • 2014 Chateau de Lancyre Pic St. Loup, LanguedocUS$52.00

                                                                                                                                                                        • 2012 Le Galantin Bandol, ProvenceUS$61.00

                                                                                                                                                                          • 2011 Domaine du Poujol Podio Alto, LanguedocUS$68.00

                                                                                                                                                                            • 2014 Dept. 66 "Others" Grenache, Cotes CatalanesUS$70.00

                                                                                                                                                                              • 2015 Chateau de Chamirey, Mercurey, BurgundyUS$70.00

                                                                                                                                                                                • 2013 Domaine Barons De Rothschild(Lafite), Chateau d'Aussieres, CorbieresUS$88.00

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2014 Maison Roche de Bellene, Savigny-Les-Beaune, BurgundyUS$90.00

                                                                                                                                                                                    • 2015 Domaine de Vieux Telegramme, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone ValleyUS$95.00

                                                                                                                                                                                      Italy

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2013 Cielo Centanni Ripasso Valpolicella, VenetoUS$32.00

                                                                                                                                                                                        • 2013 Statti Lamezia Greco Nero, Nerello CappuccioUS$36.00

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2015 Cantele Primitivo, Salice SalentinoUS$38.00

                                                                                                                                                                                            • 2015 Cantine Colosi Nero D'Avola, SicilyUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                                                              • GlUS$10.00

                                                                                                                                                                                            • 2014 Pecchenino san Luigi Dogliani Dolcetto, PiedmontUS$40.00

                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2014 Tenuta Guado Al Tasso IL Bruciato, BolgheriUS$40.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                • NV PP Chiarli Lambrusco Vecchia Modena, Lambrusco di sorbaraUS$46.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2013 Pallazzo Della Torre VeroneseUS$54.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 2015 Renato Ratti Barbera D'Asti "Battaglione"US$60.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2009 Vie Cave Maremma ToscannaUS$63.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 2010 Piccini Sasso Al Poggio Toscana, TuscanyUS$65.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2012 Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classio RiservaUS$70.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 2011 Vignalta Gemola Colli Euganei Rosso, VenetoUS$78.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2012 Roccolo Grassi Valpolicello, VenetoUS$82.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 2012 Conterno Fantino, Langhe Rosso "Mon Pra", PiedmonteUS$100.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Spain

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2013 Altes Herencia Garnatxa Negra, CataloniaUS$32.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 2014 Valcantara Garnacha, CarinenaUS$36.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2011 Bodegas Franco-Espanolas Rioja Bordon ReservaUS$40.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • 2013 Campos de Luz Garnacha Reserva, CarinenaUS$42.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2016 Emilio Moro Finca Resalso TempranilloUS$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • GlUS$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Argentina

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2013 Anko Malbec, Los Caldones, SaltaUS$38.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 2014 Tapiz Alta Collection Malbec, MendozaUS$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • GlUS$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 2015 Amancaya Malbec/Cabernet Sauvignon, Domaines Baron de Rothschild, MendozaUS$54.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Last updated: 8 September 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              What 1,612 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4.6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 4.6Food
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 4.6Service
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 4.3Value

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Loved For

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Innovative

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Good for groups

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Healthy

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Hot spot

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Neighbourhood gem

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Great for fine wines

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Romantic

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Good for special occasions

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Lively

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Oswald offers "consistently great food and service" with an inviting atmosphere. Known for its "amazing cocktails" and diverse menu, it's perfect for both casual and special occasions. While some find it pricey, the quality and "warm, friendly" staff make it a "delightful dining experience."

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              FAQs

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Oswald offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 423-7427.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Oswald is rated 4.6 stars by 1612 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2 people
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              19:00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Booked 16 times today

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Google Map for Oswald

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              121 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Front
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Area
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Santa Cruz
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–14:30 Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                $31 to $50
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Contemporary American
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Casual Elegant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Casual Dress
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Oswald is located on the street level of a four story public parking garage with very reasonable rates.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Executive Chef
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Damani Thomas
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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