Alderwood Santa Cruz Info
Amenities
Service options
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Great beer selection
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Great cocktails
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Great wine list
Popular for
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Hard liquor
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Organic dishes
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Small plates
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Vegan options
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
Dining options
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Bar onsite
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Gender-neutral restroom
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Restroom
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Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
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Cozy
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Romantic
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Trendy
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Upscale
Crowd
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Groups
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Tourists
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Transgender safespace
Planning
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Dinner reservations recommended
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Accepts reservations
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Usually a wait
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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High chairs
Other
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LGBTQ+ friendly
Best WLM Reviews
On my third visit to this gem in Santa Cruz, I found the culinary experience as impressive as ever. The bavette steak scored a 8/10 served in a generous portion, though the sauce could have been thicker. The beef tartare was a standout, earning an 8.5/10 for its freshness and the delightful pairing with mustard seeds. The grilled avocado, rated at 9/10, showcased innovation, offering a unique twist to a familiar favorite. Similarly, the grilled mushrooms, also receiving a 9/10, were exceptional and a must-try for their unique preparation. The desserts, while satisfactory, didn't stand out as much, so they got a 7.5/10. Overall, this restaurant continues to excel, making it one of the best dining spots in Santa Cruz.
A definite go-to for anyone craving quality and creativity.
The Trout was amazing! I would recommend my mom to this place because she’s the type of person who doesn’t like fishy fish. The trout was light and delicious with flavors! Would love to come back!
Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant. The service is unmatched. The staff truly cares about your experience and the atmosphere . The food is absolutely amazing, well balanced, – everything we tasted melted in other mouths. The atmosphere was fantastic, as were the lighting and table settings. I felt relaxed and picked up on all of the wonderful vibes from the chef to each and every member of the crew.
Absolutely the best tasting menu so far.
My phone was stolen, and all images and names of meals were lost but I was able to recover pictures from my google drive.
Enjoy.
2024: Oh, how the mighty have fallen. Details to follow, but as a diehard fan of this place from the start, I do not see how they can succeed with the current floor management. Single worst upper management (presumed) experience of my life. Almost comical.
Menu and kitchen has changed, please disregard previous reviews.
Excellent all around. Fantastic cocktails, great food. Easily the most polished place in SC, clearly drawing on the experience of having restaurants elsewhere. Can’t wait to go back.
Been back several times, food continues to be superlative.
The Western Bacon Cheeseburger with mushrooms added on is the best. Ever. Props to Alex for suggesting this.
Update 2/2024 Still excellent. We tried the inaugural Wednesday 3-course tasting menu, and I have to say I felt as though it was a good value. Salad and a popover, main course, dessert for $65. I thought the duck leg confit was excellent, and paired very well with the barbecued carrots. My wife and a friend had the mushroom rigatoni which although had good flavor, was about 30 seconds shy of being al dente everyone agreed. So, that dish would have received a better rating if the pasta was cooked correctly.
This is my favorite spot in Santa Cruz. The food and drinks are exceptional. The people that work there are great. I've been here numerous times and have been wow-ed each time. I'm so glad that Chef Mikey and his team took this space over. Keep crushing it, Alderwood!
Phenomenal! My husband and I went to dinner last night and it was spectacular. All of the servers were attentive and cheerful, the decor was beautiful, great music, and the food was out of this world. I hate when you go to dinner and spend your hard earned money on lackluster food. This was worth every penny and more. So balanced, seasoned, great textures etc. This will definitely become apart of our go to list!! Thanks for the wonderful date night Alderwood ????????
From the moment my sister and I walked in Alderwood it was a 5 ⭐️star experience!We arrived early for The Chef's table reservation, which we highly recommend to elevate your dining plateau to beyond expectations, they accommodatited us immediately!
Service was excellent and the description of everything they offered was so detailed that you knew exactly what you were getting but it was hard to decide what to get! Cocktails are so layered with different flavors and beautifully presented .
The lemon Mayer dressing salad , main course bolognese and butternut squash green curry were exceptional! We had the vanilla ice cream and it was amazing too!
We were so pleased with our entire evening that it now is one of our most memorable nights. If you’re in the Santa Cruz make reservations and don’t miss this Michelin level meals!
New chef Mikey Adams is absolutely killing it. Was blown away by everything I had here. My new favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz.
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