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Shadowbrook Restaurant Capitola Reviews from The Last Year
I have been here a couple of times and i must say i was
I have been here a couple of times and i must say i was very pleased with the food and the service especially the first time i went for my daughters birthday June 2023 . The food and our time there was nice when my husband and i went back Sept 2023 for our anniversary but our table set up had a napkin that and i quote the waitress after i brought it to her attention reluctantly not desiring to complain but she said " Oh this one is ripped and ready for the trash " also we were left unattended for a LONG period of time the second visit and needed to order . I still love this place and the ambiance. The history of it is interesting . Shadowbrook was a log cabin originally built as a summer home in the 1920s, expanded later by an English family, who added the "Fireside Room," with its hanging balcony and Swiss chalet decor. The ride down in the cable car is a highlight for me . When the restaurant's original partners discovered the house in 1944, it was in ruin. It took those them three years to restore . Im so glad they did because it's certainly a gem in Capitola.
Gorgeous restaurant, excellent food, great service.
Can't beat the ambiance! Worth a visit and will be back!
My husband I had dinner here a week ago.
We have eaten here a few times in the past 30 years. We have always been happy until this visit. It's been at least 10 years since our last visit. One thing we noticed right away was that everything looks old and dated now. It also wasn't as clean as we remember. Since our last visit, I now require using a cane, for stability, while walking. Unfortunately, stairs can be an issue for me now. We had to walk down some fairly steep stairs in the restaurant. I don't mean the beautiful garden stairs down to the restaurant. We used the tram for that. I mean down to our table. When I mentioned that it was difficult for me to go down and then back up the stairs we were not offered a different table. The hostess just apologized for the stairs and kept walking. She had to wait at our table for us to catch up. So, if you have difficulty with stairs, let them know when you make your reservation. Hopefully they will offer you a table in a different area. Also, I wasn't able to go to the restroom while we were there. That would've required more stairs. Now on to the food and beverages. I ordered the French 75 drink. It was so refreshing! I ordered second one. My husband ordered the Gold Rush. He liked it. Then he ordered the Lucy Goosey. He loved that one. We ordered the bacon wrapped shrimp and artichoke soup. The shrimp was so dry, it was difficult to eat. I'm not sure how long it had sat under a warming lamp...but I'm sure it was too long. The soup was ok. A little bland. My husband ordered the prime rib, medium rare. It was perfect. I ordered the scallop dinner. It too was perfect. Then we ordered the St. Patrick's day special dessert. Whiskey brownie and Stout Ice cream. Well...it was not good. The brownie was dry and so dense that it was more like a chocolate tort, only very dry. The ice cream was ice milk. It was very crystallized. We sent the dessert back. Our waiter even said he had been disappointed with that dessert. As for the service...Our waiter was attentive but not overly so. We appreciated that he knew when to come out and when to let us be. As for the hostess...we feel they need some more training. When a guest is struggling to get down the stairs, and mentions this, something should've been done to accommodate this need. At the very least a compassionate and thoughtful comment would've been nice. But to basically be dismissed...we don't appreciate this. The restaurant was not as clean as we remember. The carpets are looking old and worn. The windows weren't clean. It felt like they have tried to squeeze in more tables and chairs. It felt crowded. To be honest, this may be the last time we go to Shadow Brooke. This makes us sad.
Been here a couple of times.
Usually pretty good. The lobster this time wasn't the best. We were also outside and alone. I wasn't a fan but wanted to try it one time. Wouldn't do it again. The service was very good and the ride in the vintage taxi was a great perk. I'd still go back because of the experience and how everything else is prepared. I just would order something else.
I recently celebrated my birthday at Shadowbrook
I recently celebrated my birthday at Shadowbrook Restaurant, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the moment I stepped in, I was greeted warmly, setting the tone for a wonderful evening. The food was nothing short of spectacular. Each dish was crafted with care, bursting with flavor and creativity. From appetizers to dessert, every bite was a delight, leaving me wanting more. Moreover, the service was impeccable. Our waitress was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure that our dining experience was perfect. Her recommendations were spot-on, and she made us feel welcomed and valued throughout the entire meal. Overall, I can't recommend Shadow Brooke Restaurant enough for special occasions or any dining experience. The combination of exceptional food, attentive service, and inviting atmosphere made my birthday celebration truly special. Thank you to the entire team for making it a night to remember!
The food is delicious and the server very friendly We
The food is delicious and the server very friendly We celebrated our 37th wedding anniversary great ambiance will be back here again to explore the garden since it was raining when we went Love the cable ride
Staff had amazing patience and were very kind.
The food couldn't have been more perfect after a long day in Santa Cruz. The inside is beautiful as well as the view before you get to the restaurant. Love love
You have to get the bacon wrapped prawns as a starter! They
You have to get the bacon wrapped prawns as a starter! They were the best things we ate that night - not to say that the other items weren't good. We also got the prime rib and the pork chop and both were equally as delicious! For dessert, you can't go wrong with the creme brulee.
Now this restaurant is definitely worth all the hype and
Now this restaurant is definitely worth all the hype and makes for a perfect date night with your partner or dinner with your loved ones. Two things to note off the bat, they do have a dress code so any tourist coming from the beach, be sure to have an appropriate change of clothes with you. Secondly, the outdoor dining space is quite intimate as in you will be able to hear the conversations of the people sitting by you because it is super quiet. Those are the only two things I wish I knew beforehand. The trolley is definitely a great addition to the restaurant experience but most of the time there will be lengthy wait so be sure to get there at-least 10 mins earlier to honor your reservation time especially on busier nights like the weekends. The max capacity for people in the trolley is four but there is also a long beautiful stair case to the restaurant as well if you don't feel like waiting. Now let's get to the nitty gritty: the food. I had seen the thousands of good reviews but I truly wasn't expecting too much. First things first the appetizers. This was one of the best calamari I've had in my life, the crunch, the batter, the seasoning was absolute perfection. The clam chowder was also spectacular, the perfect amount of creamy and savory. I'm not even a fan of clam chowder and fell absolutely in love with it. Those are my two must-try appetizers. I didn't care for the bacon wrapped prawn whatsoever. It was dry nothing special wasn't worth the price. I had the Black Prime Rib medium rare and it was exceptional. The steak was soft as butter when I started cutting it and cooked perfectly. One thing I will note is that the cut of steak took away from the quality of the plate because it had that sliver of chewy fat running through it so I had to cut that part out which probably made up 1/5 of the steak. I also wasn't a fan of the horseradish but everything else on the plate was delicious. My friends got the New York steak and the Grilled Salmon and both really enjoyed their plate as well. My friend wanted to add that the portions are perfect, it's enough to fill you up without making you feel sluggish from eating too much. Lastly regarding food, they had an extremely wide selection of desserts. We ended up getting the boysenberry pie and blueberry cheesecake. A bit too tart for me but my friends really enjoyed it. Finally service was phenomenal I will say. As I mentioned before, you can almost hear everybody in the particular dining room so I was able to hear every server though that might come off a little annoying to some people it was noticeably delightful that every server had a great attitude and lots of patience with the guest especially, older guest. I'm happy to see that customer service is something this restaurant harps on. My server Hannah was very kind, helpful, and bubbly. I also have to say the team is also very organized and that the bussers and runners were doing their part attentively as well. My party of three's total bill ended up being around $340 for all the food after including an 18% tip. I would definitely return to try some more of their seafood and vegan options.
The most amazing calamari I've ever had in my life.
The entire visit was wonderful and has an amazing view!
Ok for events, go elsewhere for the food
Fanciful setting seen only at night after dark, seems perched on a hillside, and serviced by a short run funicular. Its kitschy. Comfortable spot yielded a good, but not spectacular meal. Best for events and celebrations with larger groups. Food was ok, but not really great. Clam chowder a distinct disappointment at $12/cup, it looked and tasted no different than canned Snow’s chowder sold in New England markets. Very disappointed. Found two solitary corn kernels, yet marketed as having corn niblets… one reason I ordered. The base was supposed to be milk/cream, but I got predominantly roux. Avoid this item
This is the restaurant experience you are looking for
Never had a bad experience here! Love, love the experience from the old-time cabby picking us to the unique restaurant ambiance and yummy and unusual food. The deep fried artichoke hearts are da best.
Nice tranquil dinning experience in capitola, CA
Lovely landscape, nice festive decor. Nice service and good food selection. The speical prime rib and the trouffle with filet are very good. Good selection and reasonable price wine and corkage fee.
Disappointed
In the past, my husband and I frequented Shadowbrook restaurant and enjoyed dining there. However, we went to this beautiful restaurant on Thanksgiving and were highly disappointed. The turkey dish was not edible. the mashed potatoes were watery and maybe not from scratch. My husband liked his dish but suffered from a bad stomach for almost 24 hours. I have written 3 times to the restaurant, but no response what so ever. Very disappointing.
Beautiful setting, delicious food. Iconic.
Great courteous service, interesting menu, delicious menu. Great drinks menu. The decor is gorgeous, and the setting is unparalleled.
Make the reservation ahead of time
Always enjoy this restaurant. Definitely want to make a reservation to reduce the wait time, but worth it.
Such a memory
I went with friends to celebrate earning my masters degree. There is a dress code which was fun to dress up for. We were picked up by a classic taxi cab. The driver was so friendly and fun. It’s complimentary if you get picked up within 3 miles. We had him pick us up and drop us off in Capitola by the beach. The food was amazing. The drinks were strong . The service was excellent and the ride in the cable car to get to the restaurant was fun. The grounds were beautiful too full of beautiful plants. I definitely recommend this place as a fun experience.
Great setting, but disappointments
Our table wasn't quite ready, so we ordered a drink in the Back Room. Our drink had just arrived when we were told our table was ready. The staff person told us to follow him down to our table. We are not very nimble, and we had to carry our own drinks down the stairs (slight spill). Any decent restaurant would have had the person carry the drinks for us. The prime rib was a thin cut that while tasty, was very tough. The Oso Bucco was excellent. Of course the setting is beautiful. Might be worth a return but not very soon.
If you are in Capitola you must go to Shadowbrook!
I’ve been seeing this lovely historic restaurant for a very long time, and never have visited it. First the property overlooking a little river in Capitola, CA is magical. Lush greenery and a quaint building with many little alcoves and patios. The food and service were outstanding. Burrata appetizer, house salad and prime rib dinner and a delicious bread putting and banana to top off the meal. I will definitely be back.
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Great Service - amazing dinner!!
Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Worked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Got into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Very easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Fabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
Great reviewer team
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Incredible
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Best platform out there!
Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!
This app is life changing
This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!
Worked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
Success on Short Notice
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Love this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Quick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Prime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Got impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
It works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Money transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Love this app
Got to go to places otherwise unreachable
Easy Access
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
Whose name will my reservation be under when I arrive at the venue?
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Appointment
I was waiting on the transfer for name but it hasn’t happened yet and my reservation is tonight , will it be an issue that is hasn’t changed into my name yet
Buyers interested in Bern's Steakhouse: PLEASE READ
Same goes for 4 Charles and I Sodi
Prepaid Reservation Fee
Agreed. Ultimately not addressing this month after month is clearly resulting in a drop in certain venue’s rankings & sales.
Just got scammed!
Thats unfortunate but you can always get your money back if they cancel the reservation.
Congrats on 3 mil
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Process after bid is accepted.
Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
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