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Chocolate the Restaurant, Santa Cruz, CA
Chocolate the Restaurant, Santa Cruz, CA
Chocolate the Restaurant, Santa Cruz, CA
Chocolate the Restaurant, Santa Cruz, CA
Chocolate the Restaurant, Santa Cruz, CA

Chocolate the Restaurant

4.7 (114)
$31 to $50
Californian
1522 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
9:30 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Now celebrating 25 years, Chocolate the Restaurant provides an attractive dining environment for couples on dates, friendly meetings, and special occasion meals. Dine outside on the heated garden patio. Celebrate special occasions with up to 25 guests in the private street-side party room. Maybe start with a Chocolate Martini or a Passion Fruit Margarita. Chef David Jackman's fresh baked pasta rosettes, slow-roasted meats, and delicious seasonal organic vegetable dishes are all a prelude to our many chocolaty desserts. Our wine list focuses on local and on Italian wines. Our cocktails are all made from scratch; often using locally distilled spirits, and always using fresh house-made mixers. We are at your service for dinner every night! Afternoon walk-up cafe' service Friday thru Sunday. . We are open for dinner every holiday except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, Dessert
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 427-9900
  • Website
    http://www.chocolatesantacruz.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Jackman
  • Catering
    Offsite catering for up to 150 guests. Weddings, or any other kind of occasion. Wedding cakes, or other special desserts. Chocolate mousse truffles. We can work with you to design a custom menu, based on your comfortable budget parameters.
  • Private party facilities
    Rehearsal Dinners, Graduation Parties, Birthday Parties, Anniversary Parties are our specialty
  • Location
    1522 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Cruz
  • Cross street
    Cooper Street
  • Parking details
    Large multi-level public lot one half block away. Also, several parking spaces in front of restaurant on the street.
  • Public transit
    Metro bus station with links to San Jose, three blocks away.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 114 people are saying

Chocolate the Restaurant 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Overall

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Food

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Value

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Innovative

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Healthy

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chocolate the Restaurant is a delightful destination for dessert enthusiasts and those seeking a memorable dining experience. Renowned for its "amazing desserts" like the chocolate fantasy sundae and Victoria hot chocolate, the restaurant also excels with dishes like Oaxacan Mole Chicken. Regulars appreciate the "excellent service" and gluten-free options, making it a favorite stop for many.
298 Reviews

  1. Janette

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived on time and seated quickly. The highlight of evening was alcoholic Martinis and yummy Shareable desserts. Entrees were large enough to share with daughter & had leftovers still.

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  2. Eddie VIP

    San Francisco29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    05/09/25 weekly outing. Usual mini loaf hot and fresh as always. Oaxacan Mole chicken and also the usual chocolate desserts - chocolate ectasy sundae, chocolate cream pie, Victoria hot chocolate

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  3. Eddie VIP

    San Francisco29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    05/02/25 weekly outing. Usual mini loaf hot and fresh as always. Oaxacan Mole chicken and also the usual chocolate desserts.

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  4. Eddie VIP

    San Francisco29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    4/25/25 weekly visit. Usual Oaxacan Mole Chicken with chocolate sin cake and chocolate cream pie with Victoria hot chocolate. They ran out of the mini loaf so had our usual foccacia bread basket.

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  5. Eddie VIP

    San Francisco29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    4/18/25 weekly visit. Usual oaxacan Chicken and dessert

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  6. Robyn

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything we tried. We had the antipasto platter, rigatoni, chicken pie, mushroom soup, polenta and finished with cheesecake, mouse and gelato.

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  7. Eddie VIP

    San Francisco29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    04/11/25 weekly dinner. Drove from San Jose. No pics of dinner ( forgot ) - hot mini loaf always hot and fresh. Chicken parmasan and Oaxcan Chicken mole. Dessert was chocolate cream pie and chocolate sin cake with chocolate gelato. Always excellent service and great food.

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  8. Eddie VIP

    San Francisco29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    4/4/25. Weekly dinner. Mini bread loaf - hot and fresh, Two chicken parmasan for dinner. Chocolat sin cake with chocolate gelato, chocolate cream por, Victoria hot chocolate extra thick with oatmilk. Always a great meal

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  9. Erinn

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent restaurant and great service. Nice for a fancier meal.

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  10. Eddie VIP

    San Francisco29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    3/28/25 our weekly visit from San Jose. We both got the Oaxacan Chicken Mole dish - always excellent and mini hot loaf, ectasy sundae, chocolate gelato, and Victoria hot chocolate. Excellent service!

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Chocolate the Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

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  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
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Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Chocolate the Restaurant

1522 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cooper Street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Cruz
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Mediterranean, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Large multi-level public lot one half block away. Also, several parking spaces in front of restaurant on the street.
  • Public transit
    Metro bus station with links to San Jose, three blocks away.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Jackman
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.chocolatesantacruz.com/
  • Phone number
    (831) 427-9900
  • Catering
    Offsite catering for up to 150 guests. Weddings, or any other kind of occasion. Wedding cakes, or other special desserts. Chocolate mousse truffles. We can work with you to design a custom menu, based on your comfortable budget parameters.
  • Private party facilities
    Rehearsal Dinners, Graduation Parties, Birthday Parties, Anniversary Parties are our specialty
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