Matt C.
8/20/2025
Food is really good here. Hands down best bistro style burger around here. Drinks are solid too. Happy hour is 100% worth it. Service is great and the bartender cares about making good drinks....
Oswald
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121 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Oswald is a contemporary American restaurant and bar that focuses on the abundance of delicious ingredients found on the central coast of California. Oswald features an eclectic, international wine list and an exciting, seasonal bar program. While the decor is spare and modern, the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed. Oswald features new art shows every two months. We do have first come tables available in the lounge as well as bar seats.Come by and see if there is a table or seat for you.
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4.0539 reviews
Judy S.
6/15/2025
Wowza!!! We selected this restaurant to celebrate our Slugs graduation and it did not disappoint! The serves and staff are AMAZING! The interior is cozy and warm. We were seated by a window with a...
Jake B.
6/10/2025
We loved Oswald. We had heard it referenced as a classic spot in Santa Cruz, so it had been on our list for a while. The burger was, easily, the best burger I've had in Santa Cruz. They cooked...
Tamara M.
10/24/2025
In downtown Santa Cruz, there's a lovely restaurant that makes wonderful food. It was my daughter's choice for her 20th bday family dinner. We were sat promptly, brought our bread appetizer and...
Kym D.
8/9/2025
I love this place. Its owner operated and the attention to detail shows. The food & drinks are always amazing, the service 5-stars. Vibe is awesome.
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