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Alderwood Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Award-winning

Alderwood Santa Cruz

4.7
4.7
650 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 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 17:00–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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 650 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
  • 4.1Value

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 Ambience

  • 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.

650 Reviews

  1. Stan

    Central Coast

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not the same as the original Alderwood, but still good.

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  2. Preston

    VIP

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, food was amazing and the staff was one of the best I have experienced in a long time. We will definitely be back many times.

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  3. Kathryn

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious cocktails and food. The fried quail was one of the best things I've ever eaten. We loved our server. The ambiance was warm and lovely and the open kitchen is done in a unique way and was cool to watch.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly memorable experience with a delicious unique menu. The entire staff was top notch. The bolognese and pineapple panna cotta were some of the most flavorful items I can recall ever eating but everything was great. Definitely recommend, especially compared to any other places in the area. And sit at the chef’s counter!

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  5. Jeffrey

    Chicago

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome in every way. Enzo is the best and everything on the menu was as good or better than what had come before. This place is so good it’s worth a road trip.

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  6. Susanne

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this restaurant is amazing.. the food is excellent, ambiance great, service outstanding. Everything we had was perfect

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  7. Darryl

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    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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  8. Tim

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 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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  9. Aimee

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 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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FAQs

Alderwood Santa Cruz is rated 4.7 stars by 650 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 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
  • Area
    Santa Cruz
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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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