Upscale New American fare featuring lavish desserts & cocktails plus an outdoor patio. Based on 157 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
2238 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 515-7033
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Hours
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 5–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
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Reviews
Brian DiGiorgio Zanger
I’m not usually a fancy food person because I generally don’t think that expensive food tastes several times better than normal food despite costing several times as much. The food at Vim justifies its price though. Everything that we got was absolutely perfectly cooked in a way that I have never experienced at a lower quality restaurant, so it was worth what we paid for it (in particular the entrees). This place doesn’t have the most formal/high brow atmosphere, but that’s probably appropriate for the Santa Cruz crowd, and the servers were very nice and attentive. They don’t allow substitutions, but they do ask for allergy info up front when making a reservation
Elizabeth Bourget
We just had an exceptional dining experience at VIM. We highly recommend this restaurant. Everything was so delicious and beautifully decorated. I loved all the different China tea cups.
Tera Saigal
We had such an amazing dinner and dining experience at VIM. Our server, Erik, was on top of it.
Kenneth Taylor
Fantastic food and experience every time I go! Additionally, I have Celiac disease (can’t have gluten unfortunately), and they always do a great job of having items that are actually gluten free, and also let me bring in my own gluten free bread and crackers so I could share and enjoy the Butter Board with the rest of my group. Always outstanding cocktails and food, and a very friendly and attentive staff. My favorite place for a special occasion!
Kok Jeff Tan
The food is really good. Not just Santa Cruz good but all of America good.
Qiming Liu
We were curious about the food and dessert here for a long time. Today finally got a chance and came by. It seems they have seasonal menu. We ordered pineapple guava pork belly, chocolate bread pudding, mushroom fettuccini. All taste good! And the cucumber lemonade is also excellent. We would like to come back and try their cocktails next time.
Adrian Arce
Vim’s is one of the best restaurants I’ve been to in California. My server Eric was so attentive and caring, he even called us before our reservation to ask for the birthday persons name and put it on the menu! He consistently checked in to make sure we were doing good and it really felt like he cared about us.
Matt Trainer
VIM is an absolute hidden gem with inventive, surprising, and utterly delicious food and cocktails. We’ve spent many years living in New York and San Francisco, and the food and cocktails at VIM would easily delight in any of the best restaurants in either city.
Paul-Elie Nauleau
This place was delicious! I would highly recommend! I’m usually skeptical of pork tenderloin being dry and over cooked, but these are sous vide and we’re perfect! The short rib was amazing and both had great sides and sauces! The desserts were amazing!
Steven Lewis
My fiancee and I love this place! Chef Jess is phenomenal, and the staff is always super friendly. On our last visit, my fiancee and I actually proposed to each other. We cannot recommend Vim highly enough!!
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