The View, a Treeside Restaurant

4.1

1169 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

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

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

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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
(831) 465-3452
Website
https://www.chaminade.com/santa-cruz-restaurants
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Avram Samuels
Catering
Chaminade Resort & Spa is the ideal venue for celebrating all of life's most 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
Chaminade Resort & Spa is the ideal venue for celebrating all of life's most 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

Location
One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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

Breakfast with Santa!
$0.00 - $25.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 7, 2024 only
9:00 AM
Meet and get your picture taken with Santa and his friends as you enjoy a festive brunch buffet, hot cocoa and gorgeous views of Monterey Bay. December 7, 2024 (9 - 11 am).
Holiday Buffet-Christmas Day
$25.00 - $85.00 per person
Dec 25, 2024 only
Holiday Buffet

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 1,169 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.9Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Ambiance
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Innovative
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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Hot spot
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Great for fine wines
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Great for outdoor dining
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
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Lively
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The View, a Treeside Restaurant, offers "unbelievable views" and a tranquil setting, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. While its "UNBELIEVABLE food" and "STELLAR service" receive high praise, some feedback highlights "slow service" during busy times. The outdoor patio and live music enhance the dining experience.

1,169 Reviews

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Jake
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Thanksgiving ever. Place was so great and never felt crowded or hectic. 5 stars all the way
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Jack
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stayed at the hotel all week and dined everyday including Thanksgiving. Unbelievable meal and service. We sat out on patio under the big tented area. Had the best of both worlds. Great view, warm and toasty, enough lighting but not too much and overall fantastic.
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Tirsa
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We were so excited to eat here tonight and tomorrow as we are staying at the resort but after tonight we cancelled tomorrow. My appetizer was bland. My husband’s came with stale croutons. My entree has a glutinous sauce that killed the dish and my husband’s chicken sandwich had no flavor and cold fries. As the staff took almost untouched dishes away they said nothing not asked how everything was. And we were there celebrating a birthday and there was zero acknowledgment. So sad.
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James
San Diego
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Server was uninterested in being helpful and not friendly. The amount of food received for the price of a thanksgiving Turkey dinner was an absolute scam. Great ambiance but unfortunately that was the only good thing about this place.
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Linda
San Francisco
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Disappointing Thanksgiving dinner. Requested regular menu instead of the buffet while making reservations, but forced to go with the buffet or leave. The buffet was a mess, empty servers, etc. Felt sorry for the staff who were really trying to do their best! Way overbooked IMO.
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Sherry
San Francisco
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
My family and I have eaten at Chaminade many times over many years and this was the worst experience ever. I’m sure they tried hard but it did not live up to the standards we are used to for this establishment. We were seated outside for dinner and when we realized how cold it was out there we asked to be seated inside but they could not accommodate our request. There were a few heaters but not enough. It’s not comfortable when you have to keep your wool jacket on during the whole meal. The food was mediocre. The rolls were cold ,the ham was extremely salty. We had to wait for about 10 minutes for mashed potatoes to be replenished. The desserts were too sweet. Everyone in our party was disappointed.
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Penelope
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thanksgiving buffet was fantastic. A wide variety of options meant everyone in our party found plenty of favorites. Desserts were mostly too sweet for us. Service was friendly and the outside seating was lovely, and unexpected! We lucked out with a beautiful day. Thanks to all the cooks, servers, and staff who made this all possible.
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Toni
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice atmosphere, very good service. Food was good.
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Marty
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best Thanksgiving ever. Perfect weather and my adult son and I sat on the terrace. I'm not usually a fan of corporate hotels or restaurants but the buffet was remarkable, the view breathtaking and we were not hurried. We asked about hiking trails and were given a map and pointed in the right direction. We took a lovely 3 mile hike along redwood trails afterwards. It's the irst time I haven't cooked a Thanksgiving meal in 35 years!
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Brenda
San Francisco
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Waaaaay too expensive! Was okay with $85 per person on Thanksgiving since our plans for 3 people changed a few days before, but then we had add ons of %14 and %4 and then a tip was expected! Should have at least been given a complimentary mimosa! Also we assumed we would have a luxury dining experience but the main room wasn’t open for our time (11:00 was all we could get) so we ate outside—-not my desire. Seemed like most tables were for large groups but lots were empty. We’re locals, go there often. Price was ridiculous!
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The View, a Treeside Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 465-3452.

The View, a Treeside Restaurant is rated 4.1 stars by 1169 OpenTable diners.