The View, a Treeside Restaurant

4.3

1158 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

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
Thanksgiving Brunch and Early Dinner!
US$25.00 - US$85.00 per person
28 Nov 2024 only
Thanksgiving Brunch 9am-7pm
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 1,158 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.7Ambience
4Value

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
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The View, a Treeside Restaurant, offers "unbelievable views" and a tranquil setting, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. While its "UNBELIEVABLE food" and "STELLAR service" receive high praise, some feedback highlights "slow service" during busy times. The outdoor patio and live music enhance the dining experience.

1,158 Reviews

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Annita
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I ordered corned beef hash. It was not corned beef, but chunks of bacon (?), Ordered eggs over med, the whites were still runny. My friend had a club sandwich which is enjoyed. Waitress was very nice, service was good. Food never quite measures up. By the way, they were not busy at all.
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Torsten
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
2.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
While the view is nice, the service and food is subpar. Having to wait almost 5 minutes to be seated due to the fact that the hostess has to take a restroom break is a sign for a not well-coordinated restaurant team. After placing our order, we saw our waiter only once again, and that was when we paid at the front counter. No checking with us if everything was okay, if we needed anything else, etc. And the food was only average, with the French toast being burnt.
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Susan
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic view…great selection of both breakfast or lunch menu. Attentive waiters.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hostess was awesome, very welcoming. Recommend going during sunset
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Michelle
San Francisco
35 reviews
2.0
35 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We went to The View to celebrate our anniversary. Requested an inside table, and were seated outside on bar stools facing out. Beautiful view, but we were hoping for a table to be able to look at each other. Ended up moving inside, and I think that's what threw everything off. It seemed there was only one server working the entire patio, and he did not really have time to provide attentive service inside. We ordered a bottle of wine, an appetizer, salads, and entrees. The appetizer, crab cakes, came out and was cold. All of the food was delivered by food runners. Unfortunately, no one came to check on how the appetizer was, so we ended up not eating it. Salads came next and were decent. I had the roasted beet salad, but it should have said canned beets salad. The entrees were delivered while salads were still on the table, so asked that the salads be cleared. That left us with no cutlery to eat our main courses. Had to ask for cutlery. I had the halibut and asked for lemon, and that was the one time we saw the waiter during the meal. He delivered me lemon wedges from the bar on a toothpick that he was holding in his hand. No one ever refilled our wine glasses the entire meal. Overall, the food was okay, but the service is what really made this a very disappointing experience. We were hoping this would be a memorable meal to celebrate our anniversary, but instead, it was extremely disappointing. Will not be going back.
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Chris
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great view and reasonable service. I liked the menu - steak and eggs were excellent.
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Sudeshna
Central Coast
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love coming here. It’s magical to sit outside and watch the sunset, as wild turkeys, and deer roam on the lawn in front of you. I come here for special occasions and bring visiting relatives and friends here. Everyone loves it. The food is fantastic.
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Kate
San Francisco
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We dined outside with a beautiful view. Our food was good but the server was terrible. It took him forever to find our wine and we waited over a half hour to get the check.
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Rich
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All positive, highly recommended. We will definitely go again.
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Kathryn
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The calamari appetizer was different, not in a great way. The entrees were much more tasty and the service was ok, not great.
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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 4.3 stars by 1158 OpenTable diners.