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Suda, Santa Cruz, CA

Suda

4.9 (398)
$31 to $50
American
3910 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 8 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 398 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseQuiet

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 delightful dining experience with "wonderful service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" staff and the inviting atmosphere. Popular menu items include pork belly, ceviche, and avocado toast. While vegan options could expand, the overall experience is characterized by "great vibes" and a welcoming ambiance.
398 Reviews
  1. Kristin

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Eric

    San Francisco4 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. AlanD

    San Francisco5 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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 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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  7. 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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  8. Peter VIP

    Central Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great. Always friendly. Always accommodating. One of our dishes was over-spiced and the server let us switch to another option, no questions asked. We appreciate the responsiveness and the hospitality

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  9. Mika

    Central Coast54 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Went here with a friend and I ordered so much food! Everything I ate, was delicious & I thoroughly enjoyed. Originally wanted to sit outside but my friend had her little daughter with her & it was cold. We were able to get a table inside but I preferred a booth with my bad back, the booth would be better. They were accommodating but at the same time some people with their facial expressions made it seem customers were a burden asking to be seated at the booth. Place seemed pretty clean. There was a young gentleman that seemed to be very attentive at cleaning & picking up any trash he sees drops to the floor. Our server was decent. Lack of attentiveness where we needed utensils, napkins, drinks & take away containers. Nearly everything I had was delicious & I was satisfied. My friend recommended this place for dinner. She had the baja snapper tacos & roasted carrots & brussels sprouts, which she stated it’s her usual order. I had a taste of the roasted carrots & brussels sprouts & it was some delicious veggies. Her daughter had the kid’s mac and cheese with mixed half regular fries and half sweet potato fries & root beer. I ordered so many items from the BITES & SHARE section & 3 out of the 4 items I ordered I enjoyed. queso poblano dip, pork belly, & süda tuna tower were all delicious. I recommend trying if you haven’t or if you like cheese, pork belly, tuna, or if you haven’t try or scared to try, just try it! My least favorite was probably the sticky korean cauliflower. The batter was crispy on most & some seem to had a bit much much batter. I like gojujang but it couldn’t save the flavorless cauliflower or some cauliflower were over done. I had there specials did that night, which was the butternut squash ravioli with sweet corn & I ate it all! I was so full I had to take some things to go & ordered a chocolate mousse for dessert to go.

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  10. Jennifer

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service!! Jade is always amazing!! So have the carro and brussels sprouts with the cashew butter is back!!

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Suda is rated 4.9 stars by 398 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 8 times today
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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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