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Suda, Santa Cruz, CA

Suda

4.8 (401)
$31 to $50
American
3910 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Healthy
  • Neighborhood gem
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jose Macias
  • Neighborhood
    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 401 people are saying

Suda 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Lively

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Overall

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Food

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Service

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Value

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for brunch

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Innovative

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Healthy

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Hot spot

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Lively

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Suda offers a vibrant dining experience with "great vibe" and "excellent service." Diners rave about the "amazing" food, including the poke bowl, pork belly cups, and ceviche. Highlights include bottomless mimosas at brunch and accommodating staff. While vegan options could improve, the overall experience is "seriously incredible."

401 Reviews
  1. Eva

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The short rib was dry. Caesar salad was described as elevated but it wasn’t, and the tempura anchovies were over battered and puffy, not light and fluffy.

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  2. stacy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the halibut special-it was sooo delicious. My friend had the poke bowl which is always great! Suda has a great vibe and the service is excellent!

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  3. Paulien VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, fresh and delicious food with a fun menu, and nice atmosphere. Huge patio a great plus.

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  4. Kristin

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I attended brunch and enjoyed the bottomless mimosas. The food was amazing, the service was outstanding and the atmosphere was wonderful. The avocado toast was perfect. All of my girlfriends’ food was also delicious. We had an amazing time while sipping mimosas and chatting for most of the morning. Will definitely be returning again!

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  5. Eric

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great — the only complaint is that there should be more vegan options. It is for that reason I didn’t rate the food 5 stars. The non-vegan dishes we had were excellent. The avocado toast could have been more toasted — it was more like avocado bread.

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  6. Kristin

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Suda was delicious! The service was wonderful and the food was amazing. We had the pork belly cups and the ceviche. So good. Will definitely go there again!

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  7. Roop

    San Diego4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food could use more flavor, burger was bland, but truffle mac n cheese was overly flavored with truffle? Wine selections were great. Good place to have drinks and apps, don't do a meal. Good vibes.

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  8. AlanD

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Updated menu is a big improvement

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You can count of Suda experience to be great on all levels. Pike bowl was amazing. Service was awesome, friendly, respectful and very fun. It was a quiet day in the main dining area and it was perfect.

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  10. Suzette

    Central Coast5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was PHENOMENAL. SO kind and patient and thoughtful and knowledgeable. Just smiled the whole time and did not appear rushed even though the room was packed. Great suggestions, had apparently tried everything on the menu, and really wanted to make sure we got whatever we wanted /needed out of the evening. Was the food the most amazing thing on the planet? No… but it was straight up, solid. Like 4.75/5. Flavorful, cooked exactly as it should, fresh, and balanced. We would 100% go back. Such a great vibe and experience. Thank you for giving us a wonderful evening out! We needed it.

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Suda is rated 4.8 stars by 401 OpenTable diners.

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  4. Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
  5. Santa Cruz

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Suda

3910 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Additional information

  • Cross street
    41st Ave
  • Neighborhood
    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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