Award-winning

Alderwood Santa Cruz

4.6

643 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

26 Nov 2024

20:30

Booked 2 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Neighbourhood gem

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.

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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
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 643 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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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 an exquisite dining experience with "amazing cocktails" and "outstanding food." While the new menu has seen mixed reviews, many diners praise the "outstanding service" and "creative, locally sourced cuisine." Known for its inventive dishes and vibrant atmosphere, it's a must-visit for special occasions.

643 Reviews

T
Tim
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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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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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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
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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Mark
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 3 November 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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Richard
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 November 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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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 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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Meryl
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 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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Carol
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 October 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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Emily
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 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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gustavo
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great chefs for sure! Server did a great job. A bit pricey but everything is nowadays.
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FAQs

Alderwood Santa Cruz is rated 4.6 stars by 643 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

26 Nov 2024

20:30

Booked 2 times today

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 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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://alderwoodsantacruz.com/
Phone number
(831) 588-3238

Alderwood Santa Cruz

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What 643 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

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