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Santa Cruz restaurant with a view - The View Restaurant & Bar, Santa Cruz, CA

The View Restaurant & Bar

4.4
4.4
1252 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • 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

  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Avram Samuels
  • Catering
    The View is the ideal venue for celebrating all of life's 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
    The View is the ideal venue for celebrating all of life's 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Sunday Brunch Buffet Summer

    $45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our Sunday Brunch is back!
    Sunday Brunch Buffet Summer Photo
  • Sunday Brunch

    $25.00 - $55.00 per person

    May 25, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
    Now offering a new a la carte menu and table service, Sunday Brunch at The View just got a whole lot better! Check out our new menu and join us for our favorite weekend tradition overlooking Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay.

What 1,252 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
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Ambiance

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for brunch

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Innovative

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Good for groups

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Healthy

  • 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

    Good for special occasions

  • 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 "gorgeous setting" with breathtaking vistas that patrons adore. While experiences vary, many guests praise the "delicious food" and "friendly service." The restaurant is especially popular for brunches, featuring a wide variety of dishes. "Amazing views and service" make it a favorite for special occasions.

1,252 Reviews
  1. Rebecca

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful experience sitting outside with the live music! Will definitely be back.

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  2. Ron

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always love coming to this beautiful resort located at the top of the hill looking at the views of Pacific Ocean. Walking the rounds after is always a pleasure with family/friends. Will be back soon for much more fun.

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  3. Carmen VIP

    San Francisco29 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Dissappointed. I expected a better experience from this restaurant and especially for Mother's Day. I reserved a patio table way in advance of this day to ensure a nice table for my Mom and I. When I checked in we were walked to our table by the hostess to a corner patio table that had two used water glasses on it. She said OH this one is taken, sorry. Ran back inside and came back and said no, you can have it. I asked if she would clear the glasses. She did and left and said a server will be with you. No one cleaned the table, NO RESERVED notice on the table (as others dad). I had to get up after 10 minutes to go find a server and get their attention for service. Someone came and I asked for a bucket for our bottle I wanted to chill. The bucket was bigger than our table. The buffet was good and food plenty. I also noticed they have a "CLOSED PATIO & TERRACE FOR PRIVATE EVENT" on the patio adjacent to where we were seated, which was a lot nicer and had water service and such and closer to the buffet area. Our server told us to go inside through the restaurant around the bar and hallway to reach the buffet. Later found out from another staff member whom I asked to clear our plates because our server never did, that the area adjacent to us was for the Mother's Day Buffet. The one I reserved! Lack of communication, service and "WOW Factor" for this special day. The dessert table was oddly placed in a busy, dark hallway away, where people were walking to another room. Such a horrible place to place a table with food and heavy traffic. There was another beautiful patio on the other side which I was told was also for the Mother's Day buffet. So not sure if I made the wrong reservation by requesting a "reservation on the patio with a view". And got a corner table with no service. The view was beautiful though. Wish they would have explained the concept better so I would have made this more special for my Mom. Not sure, if I will be back. The food was good.

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  4. Peter VIP

    Central Coast30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food quality from when I last came and now is very different. I am disappointed with the food quality.

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  5. Elizabeth

    San Francisco2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was terrible, they tried to serve too many people and ended up doing a poor job of it all. Think food for a school dance or something along those lines but way over priced. I will never go back.

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  6. Pamala VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was amazing, service was great and view was spectacular. (We had Mother's Day brunch the next day, but that was just okay.)

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  7. Melissa

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very accommodating, had originally reserved outside but the evening was cooler than anticipated and they sat me inside. Very comfortable seating, friendly staff and the food was very tasty.

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  8. linda

    San Francisco8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nothing was memorable but the service and location. The desserts were good the meals average.

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  9. Saidah VIP

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We gone for the past 3 years on Easter. This year was the most crowded. I love the Easter egg hunt for the kiddos.

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  10. Jennifer

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible time! Super long lines even with a reservation, food ran out took forever to get replenished. Forced to tip 18% and only saw a person like twice the entire time. Absolutely not worth the price they charge for Easter!! Go somewhere else save yourself the horrible, horrible experience!

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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 1252 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.

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  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
  5. Santa Cruz

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The View Restaurant & Bar

One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Paul Sweet Road
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Cruz
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Californian, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Avram Samuels
  • Entertainment
    Two televisions
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    The View is the ideal venue for celebrating all of life's 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
    The View is the ideal venue for celebrating all of life's 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
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