Süda - Santa Cruz (CA)

2 /5 Debbie Pieracci: Well I was told, but wanted to try myself for my birthday. Loved it when it was Skinny McDougals. I ordered the pit boss burger and truffle fries. Burger was oily and the fries were okay No flavor. One friend ordered the pork pasta that had negative flavor. And my other friend ordered the carnitas tacos that were so oily and greasy and also had no flavor, meat was burnt. The waitress was nice she brought me over the salted caramel dessert with a white fluff topping. It was so salty and the fluff on top was like just white whipped eggs. It then took a long time to get our check. Mind you there were two hostesses plenty of waiters and waitresses and yet the sous chefs were bringing out the food. Sorry folks wont go back. Does look pretty cool inside though.

5 /5 Hannah Jane: If you are in Santa Cruz and care even a little about food quality, flavor, and atmosphere, Suda is an absolute must. Easily a 10 out of 10 and one of the best dining experiences in the area. The food is phenomenal. Everything tastes clean, intentional, and incredibly well done. No seed oils, no heavy or greasy aftertaste, just real ingredients cooked the right way. The flavors are unreal and you can tell so much care goes into every dish. The Suda burger is hands down one of the best burgers I have ever had. Perfectly cooked, insanely flavorful, and balanced in a way that keeps you thinking about it long after the meal is over. The ribeye genuinely melts in your mouth. Tender, rich, and cooked to absolute perfection. And the sticky Korean cauliflower is next level. Crispy, bold, addictive, and honestly unforgettable. On top of the food, the cocktails are amazing. Thoughtfully crafted, not overly sweet, and they pair beautifully with the menu. The atmosphere is beautiful, warm, and inviting without feeling stuffy, and the service is excellent. Attentive, friendly, and professional without being overbearing. Suda is one of those places that feels special every time you go. Incredible food, clean ingredients, stunning flavors, great drinks, and a space that makes you want to linger. You can tell the owner has put their heart into this restaurant, Santa Cruz is lucky to have this spot.

5 /5 Tamsyn: The pork belly lettuce cups are AMAZING, we came here a few weeks ago and Im still thinking about them. We also got the short rib ragu, which was incredible, and the ceviche (strawberry and avocado) which was good but not as stand out as the other two. We also really enjoyed the cocktails, and the service was great. Highly recommend!

5 /5 Beach Town Traveler: I made our reservation through OpenTable, and they secured a lovely outdoor table for us. I ordered the market fish, which was a delicious Chilean sea bass served with fingerling potatoes and oyster mushrooms. My date chose the carnitas tacos. For dessert, we enjoyed the chocolate mousse and the cobbler. My only critique is that the fish was left in the window for too long, which caused it to dry out under the heat. Additionally, the cobbler dough was a bit too thick and chewy, although the flavors of everything were excellent. Our server, Kalia, was very sweet and accommodating as well. We would come back to eat on the patio again in the future.

5 /5 Brendan: This nice little American style restaurant in Pleasure Point was worth going to. The restaurant here focuses on American dishes, like hamburgers, but also has other offerings like fish tacos (which were some of the best I’ve had in a long time). This restaurant is located right downtown and is nearby other little shops. If you’re in the area, are you looking for something to eat, this is a great place to stop. This restaurant also has a really good assortment of cocktails and beer on draft. The restaurant has a dedicated bar that you can sit at or you can sit outside and enjoy the weather. Everything was clean, well organized, and the outdoor seating has some shaded areas and some unshaded areas. The service was also really nice. They were fast and our food came out pretty quickly after we ordered.. I definitely recommend coming here if you’re in the area and are feeling like having a good hamburger, salad, or American dish.