The View, a Treeside Restaurant

4.1

1173 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

4 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Set high on a hilltop with breathtaking panoramic views of the Monterey Bay, The View, at Chaminade offers a unique dining experience. Indoor and outdoor seating allows guests to enjoy the naturally beautiful scenery which compliments the contemporary California Cuisine. Whether it’s sustainable seafood or locally grown produce, The View emphasizes natural ingredients while providing four-diamond service. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks to help cover increases in labor costs and to support a higher minimum wage.

***Please note that our kitchen closes from 1:30pm-2:00pm to prepare for dinner service. Our bar and restaurant remain open during that time, offering a fine selection of local wines, craft beers, signature cocktails, and non-alcoholic refreshments to enjoy.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Californian, Grill
Hours of Operation
Daily 7:00 am–1:30 pm Brunch Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 465-3452
Website
https://www.chaminade.com/santa-cruz-restaurants
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Avram Samuels
Catering
Chaminade Resort & Spa is the ideal venue for celebrating all of life's most special occasions. There are several venues to choose from for either an indoor or outdoor catered event. Each venue can be transformed to meet your specifications with delicious menus to entertain and impress your guests. For more information contact our Catering Sales Team at 831.465.3452
Private party facilities
Chaminade Resort & Spa is the ideal venue for celebrating all of life's most special occasions. There are several venues to choose from for either an indoor or outdoor catered event. Each venue can be transformed to meet your specifications with delicious menus to entertain and impress your guests. For more information contact our Catering Sales Team at 831.465.3452

Location
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Area
Santa Cruz
Cross Street
Paul Sweet Road
Parking details
Self-parking and valet parking available. A fee may apply for valet on special event days.
Public transit
Santa Cruz Metro off Paul Sweet Road
Entertainment
Two televisions
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

Holiday Buffet-Christmas Day
US$25.00 - US$85.00 per person
25 Dec 2024 only
Holiday Buffet
Breakfast with Santa!
US$0.00 - US$25.00 per person
Prepaid
7 Dec 2024 only
09:00
Meet and get your picture taken with Santa and his friends as you enjoy a festive brunch buffet, hot cocoa and gorgeous views of Monterey Bay. December 7, 2024 (9 - 11 am).

Tempura Green BeansUS$12.00
Tempura battered | parmesan cheese | habanero aioli
Crispy CalamariUS$16.00
Habanero aioli | fried chili & lemon
California Artisan CheeseboardUS$20.00
Chef selected cheeses | local honey | almonds | crackers
Korean Hot Chicken SandwichUS$25.00
Golden Sheaf Bakery baguette | organic fried chicken thigh | Thai pickled tropical fruit | mac salad
Truffle FriesUS$12.00
House fries | truffle aioli
Street Tacos (3 Tacos)US$22.00
Marinated sirloin steak | corn tortilla | chopped cilantro & onion | salsa fresca | fried chili
Fish and ChipsUS$30.00
Local cod | 805 Beer Batter | house fries | remoulade | lemon
Kobe Beef Sliders (3 Sliders)US$18.00
Kobe beef | secret sauce | pickles
Iceberg Wedge SaladUS$15.00
Shaved bermuda onion | Dirty Girl Farms Tomato | candied bacon | Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
All American BurgerUS$24.00
Potato Bun 100% Gluten Free, Vegan. Half pound custom blend | Angus chuck-brisket-short rib | organic lettuce | tomato | onion | potato bun | secret sauce | kosher pickle | house fries
- Veggie Option: beyond | Black Bean BurgerUS$24.00

What 1,173 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4Food
3.9Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Ambience
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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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Great for fine wines
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Great for outdoor dining
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Lively
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Review summary

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The View, a Treeside Restaurant, offers breathtaking vistas and a serene atmosphere, perfect for any occasion. Guests rave about the "awesome location" and "spectacular view," while enjoying delicious food and attentive service. Highlights include the crab cakes, halibut, and prime rib. Ideal for celebrations or a peaceful brunch.

1,173 Reviews

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E
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing. We had thanksgiving buffet one day and breakfast the others. Fantastic food service and view, gosh. So good.
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Yero
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While family in for holiday and we had the brunch. Best year and we’ve come for the last 20 years. Not sure what changed but clearly there was. Fresh and full the whole time we were there. Outside was lovely and we had a table in this quiet area by the stage. Felt like we were celebrities. Thanks so much.
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Robin
Central Coast
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an absolutely wonderful lunch on the patio today. Great good, perfect service, gorgeous setting.
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Jake
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Thanksgiving ever. Place was so great and never felt crowded or hectic. 5 stars all the way
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Jack
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stayed at the hotel all week and dined everyday including Thanksgiving. Unbelievable meal and service. We sat out on patio under the big tented area. Had the best of both worlds. Great view, warm and toasty, enough lighting but not too much and overall fantastic.
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Tirsa
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We were so excited to eat here tonight and tomorrow as we are staying at the resort but after tonight we cancelled tomorrow. My appetizer was bland. My husband’s came with stale croutons. My entree has a glutinous sauce that killed the dish and my husband’s chicken sandwich had no flavor and cold fries. As the staff took almost untouched dishes away they said nothing not asked how everything was. And we were there celebrating a birthday and there was zero acknowledgment. So sad.
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Jeff
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Thanksgiving buffet was mediocre. Overcooked turkey, lumpy stuffing, ran out of pies. The staff was frazzled but very helpful and friendly.
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James
San Diego
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Server was uninterested in being helpful and not friendly. The amount of food received for the price of a thanksgiving Turkey dinner was an absolute scam. Great ambiance but unfortunately that was the only good thing about this place.
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Linda
San Francisco
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Disappointing Thanksgiving dinner. Requested regular menu instead of the buffet while making reservations, but forced to go with the buffet or leave. The buffet was a mess, empty servers, etc. Felt sorry for the staff who were really trying to do their best! Way overbooked IMO.
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Sherry
San Francisco
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
My family and I have eaten at Chaminade many times over many years and this was the worst experience ever. I’m sure they tried hard but it did not live up to the standards we are used to for this establishment. We were seated outside for dinner and when we realized how cold it was out there we asked to be seated inside but they could not accommodate our request. There were a few heaters but not enough. It’s not comfortable when you have to keep your wool jacket on during the whole meal. The food was mediocre. The rolls were cold ,the ham was extremely salty. We had to wait for about 10 minutes for mashed potatoes to be replenished. The desserts were too sweet. Everyone in our party was disappointed.
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The View, a Treeside Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 465-3452.

The View, a Treeside Restaurant is rated 4.1 stars by 1173 OpenTable diners.