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Chocolate the Restaurant, Santa Cruz, CA

Chocolate the Restaurant

4.7
4.7
82 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 82 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Overall

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Best Value

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Healthy

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chocolate the Restaurant offers a romantic and artistic setting with unique, delicious dishes that cater to gluten-free and vegetarian preferences. Guests rave about the "great staff" and "amazing desserts." Highlights include the Oaxacan mole, chocolate coconut rum martini, and an impressive cocktail menu. Frequent visitors "can't recommend it enough."

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FAQs

Chocolate the Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 82 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Chocolate the Restaurant

1522 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cooper Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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