We definitely enjoyed our dinner at this place, everything we ordered was cooked to perfection and looked like a piece of art. From salads to soups and pasta to fish - all tasted super yummy! Signature drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) were delicious and definitely worth a try. My only two complaints: this restaurants appeared to be way too loud... More

Saturday night at Oswald Rest in Santa Cruz: make reservations, enjoy food, fun but very noisy, forget meaningful conversation. Since the bar area wraps around the restaurant the convivial and noisy crowd at the bar dominates the noise level and makes conversation at the table quite difficult. Although they appeared to have added some sound deadening carpet since our last... More

Came across this place by accident while walking by, the tables were full so figured this was a good sign. The food was unique and delicious. The service was spectacular. Tasty coctails, good beer and wine selections. Have the chocolate souffle!!!

Oswald started out in a tiny space on the second floor of an old Pacific Ave. building. The move to the current location was not well thought out. First, it's a big, concrete block of a parking garage. Second, the acoustics in the new place were horrible. It was nearly impossible to hold a normal conversation with the person sitting... More

Located on the ground floor of the main parking structure on Front Street in the middle of downtown Santa Cruz, this atmospheric restaurant satisfied on all levels. The service was excellent, food quality high, and the wine / drinks list broad and creative enough. The menu was short ( a few more items might have helped ) but focused on... More

The first time I went to Oswald, it was amazing. The second time I went was the last time I would go there. The service was average. The prices were high with smaller portions.

We went here because of the trip advisor reviews and were not disappointed. I had the special cocktail a strawberry and cucumber martini - refreshing! The service was first class. Extra bread provided without even asking and an excellent meal. Husband had the duck with blueberries and I had the scallops and as for the desserts....almond and custard cake for... More

Our visit took place on a Thursday evening and the restaurant didn't seem too busy when we arrived. We opted to eat at the bar and enjoy the full view of the traffic outside (because there's a huge wall of windows allowing a view of cross street traffic). Our service was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable. Since we sat at the... More

Oswald's is a very classy upscale restaurant with good food. It reminds me a lot of restaurants that I have visited in San Francisco. They have a great selection of mixed drinks.