The View Restaurant & Bar

4.4

1224 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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

Set high on a hilltop with breathtaking panoramic views of the Monterey Bay, The View Restaurant & Bar 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Phone number
(831) 465-3452
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Self-parking and valet parking available. A fee may apply for valet on special event days.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Avram Samuels

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Experiences

Mother's Day Brunch at Chaminade Resort and Spa
$25.00 - $85.00 per person
May 11, 2025 only
Treat mom to a special Brunch Buffet overlooking Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay. $25 per person deposit required.
Easter Sunday Brunch at Chaminade Resort and Spa
$25.00 - $85.00 per person
Apr 20, 2025 only
Ready for a Hoppy Easter Sunday? Reserve your seats for a deliciously lavish brunch buffet and stick around for multiple hillside egg hunts! $25 per person deposit required. 9am - 6pm Ages 13+: $85 plus tax & gratuity Ages 4 - 12: $25 plus tax & gratuity

Tempura Green Beans$12.00
Tempura battered | parmesan cheese | habanero aioli
Crispy Calamari$16.00
Habanero aioli | fried chili & lemon
California Artisan Cheeseboard$20.00
Chef selected cheeses | local honey | almonds | crackers
Korean Hot Chicken Sandwich$25.00
Golden Sheaf Bakery baguette | organic fried chicken thigh | Thai pickled tropical fruit | mac salad
Truffle Fries$12.00
House fries | truffle aioli
Street Tacos (3 Tacos)$22.00
Marinated sirloin steak | corn tortilla | chopped cilantro & onion | salsa fresca | fried chili
Fish and Chips$30.00
Local cod | 805 Beer Batter | house fries | remoulade | lemon
Kobe Beef Sliders (3 Sliders)$18.00
Kobe beef | secret sauce | pickles
Iceberg Wedge Salad$15.00
Shaved bermuda onion | Dirty Girl Farms Tomato | candied bacon | Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
All American Burger$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 Burger$24.00

What 1,224 people are saying

The View Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Innovative
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Good for groups
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Hot spot
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Great for fine wines
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Great for outdoor dining
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Romantic
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Lively
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The View Restaurant & Bar offers a breathtaking panorama, "spectacular view," and a charming forest setting. Diners appreciate their "great service" and tasty dishes like the prime rib and scallops. The ambiance is picturesque, perfect for special occasions. While service can occasionally falter, "great food" and a memorable experience make it a recommended visit.

1,224 Reviews

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leslie
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
they took a little while to bring out the food , we waited about an hour but we did come on a saturday night. it was a bit confusing trying to find the restaurant but we managed. we got a complimentary dessert for celebrating our anniversary :)
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Laura
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for early dinner , took advantage of happy hour menu. Very good , service excellent. I had the fried chicken sandwich, my wife loves the fish & chips. All very good. Love the chaminade.
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Maria
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting out on the veranda, gorgeous view and sunset while having dinner. Just loved it! And the food was absolutely delicious.
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Dustin
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great, food was very good too. Salads, green bean appetizer were delicious.
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Melanie
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was so patient and kind and helped make sure everything brought to the table was prepared with allergy protocols. It was a lovely dinner.
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Jason
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dined twice this week. Valentines and PJ brunch. The chef was so kind and really made us feel special. We had so many requests. Came out to talk to us to make sure he had it all right. Avram really went above and beyond. Come to find out he runs the whole department, and for good reason.
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fabyan
Central Coast1 review
4.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The parking situation was the only reason I gave 4 stars. If you are staying the resort, you’ll have a much easier time with that but if you are going just for the restaurant, be prepared for a walk.
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Emma VIP
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing views and service! Definitely a gem for good lunch and drinks in Santa Cruz.
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Ryan
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Sorry for a buetiful place but for one the options of the menu were very small expecially me that eats meat and then the only steak that came on menu and it was by far probably worse steak I've had and mushrooms were bad.salmon was asked cooked well done and it came slimy not cooked thru.and then the price was high for what was served.the server was nice
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Kimberly
Tahoe1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The View was great! We really enjoyed it and the view is spectacular!!
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FAQs

The View Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 465-3452.

The View Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 1224 OpenTable diners.

The View Restaurant & Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.