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Suda, Santa Cruz, CA

Suda

4.8
4.8
381 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Healthy
  • Great for outdoor dining
Pairing seasonal produce from local farmers with line caught fish and lean, hormone-free beef, the menu at Süda stays as fresh as the ingredients. With a variety of inventive dishes, including vegan and gluten free options, there is truly something for everyone.

The atmosphere at the bar is lively, while booths offer diners a more intimate experience making Süda the perfect place for a casual meal with friends or a night out with someone special. We are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner so you can enjoy fresh food whenever your heart desires.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 600-7068
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Macias
  • Area
    Santa Cruz
  • Cross Street
    41st Ave
  • Parking details
    Ample parking all around.
  • Public transit
    We have a stop a block away from us in either direction.
  • Entertainment
    2 TVs behind the bar. Amazing Sound System.

What 381 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Food

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Ambience

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Value

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Good for groups

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Healthy

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Hot spot

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Suda in Santa Cruz offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "great food" and "friendly service." Guests rave about the "excellent cocktails" and "sublime sauces." The restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and diverse menu, including halibut delicacies, provide a welcoming space for both locals and visitors, ensuring a memorable visit.

382 Reviews
  1. GlennK

    VIP

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The whole experience was great. From reception and seating to service, beverages and food. Our waitress Jade was on point the whole night. Very friendly, super knowledgeable on both the cocktail and food menus, explaining flavors and techniques. Food and beverages were all well presented and flavorful. Highlights were the brick chicken, pork belly, roasted carrots and Brussels sprouts, as well as the Korean inspired cauliflower. We’ll definitely be back!

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  2. John

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu, great flavors. Good vibe overall. Has a high-end feel without being at all pretentious

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  3. Valerie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    84 reviews

    4.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We sat at the bar and it was so much fun. Bartender was very attentive and positive about the food and drinks we had chosen. It was just after Thanksgiving, so the place was very quiet. We shared poke, a salad and some fries. All very good.

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  4. Cliff

    Sacramento

    45 reviews

    1.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat here regularly but experience totally off last nit from when we walked up to check in , patio empty do to cold weather but they were going to seat us out away from heaters and any cover after getting a warmer table got a text whether I was on my way from open table because they didn’t check us in properly, sat waiting for a server for over 29 minutes and no one appeared, grabbed bus boy and server finally appeared who apologized for”confusion “ ordered salad never came entrees appeared after forever and asked where salad had gone, server claimed he thought I wanted it with entree, he never asked, weird, eaten here dozens of times salad always brought first, brick chicken skinny bones little piece, a few bites , generally eat here regularly for and service always good last night everything off from check to service to food new waiter and 12 year old checking in guests odd

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  5. Kriss

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar and had a great time! We were served good food, were entertained by staff and customers, always a good time 🫶🏼

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  6. kurt

    VIP

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and drinks were all great. The only concerning thing was several members of the staff had an off-putting attitude….somewhere between “don’t bother me”…and “why are you even asking that”.

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  7. joanne

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Keana and Jade were great employees as well as all other servers. We'll be back. Food is yummy! Service, great. Location, perfect and it's nice to have an option to sit outside.

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  8. Julie

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy my dining expereince at Suda. Love the decor, the service is prompt and friendly, and the food is consistently good. We took a friend from out of town and he said "I'd definitely like to come here again next time I'm in town."

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  9. Larry

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made our reservations for a party of six using OpenTable. We arrived and a "reserved" table was ready right on time. Service was attentive while being unobtrusive. All of the service and waitstaff were upbeat and knowledgeable. This was Sunday, so there were also Brunch items on the menu. Our group ordered a variety of items from burgers to fish tacos, salads and Eggs benedict. Everyone (including two young boys) was pleased with their selections. The portions are substantial enough that we had some leftovers. BTW. The Bloody Mary's were delicious! The menu isn't too extensive, just right, as we all found something we wanted. We'll be back soon!

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  10. Kathy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We loved the food-it was exceptional. However, it was a Friday night and we were seated near the bar, which was full of loud, drunk girls. And there was loud music playing over the general uproar of the place--no noise reduction here. We screamed at each other across the little table all evening. The rating for noise says "Energetic," but it was more like dining next to a jet engine. They have a patio, and I would suggest eating out there because the food is really good.

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Suda is rated 4.8 stars by 381 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Suda

3910 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    41st Ave
  • Area
    Santa Cruz
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample parking all around.
  • Public transit
    We have a stop a block away from us in either direction.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Macias
  • Entertainment
    2 TVs behind the bar. Amazing Sound System.
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