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Alderwood Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Award-winning

Alderwood Santa Cruz

4.6
4.6
640 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (831) 588-3238
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Mikey Adams
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 640 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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.

640 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. chris

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After the reboot and new chef, the food is even better imho and the prices are a bit friendlier. It's still a standout in SC county!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Sarah

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had been to Alderwood a number of years ago and had a good experience, but the dinner we had last night was amazing. Every dish exceeded our expectations, can’t wait to come back!

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  10. Chris

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    New menu with limited entree options. Terrible value and overpriced. Left hungry after spending $350.

    2 people found this helpful

FAQs

Alderwood Santa Cruz is rated 4.6 stars by 640 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Alderwood Santa Cruz

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 17:00–21:00
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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