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Shadowbrook

Shadowbrook

American Restaurant and Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Capitola
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    Dance A.
    "... perfect for a wedding, anniversary, or engagement. 💎💍💐👰"(3 Tips)
    Toivo B.
    "Go to The Shadowbrook and have a great time, try the Angus Prime Rib"(7 Tips)
    Toivo B.
    "Go to Shadowbrook for a nice romantic night out, and great food."(6 Tips)
    Angela S.
    "dress code requirements"(2 Tips)
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  • Francescaheart icon on user image
    FrancescaMay 4, 2015
    I ate here last on Thursday night when all Seafood dinners are $20. So glad I chose the Pacific Rim Salmon! It was wonderfully delicious. I can't wait to go back for this dish again.
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    KarinNovember 20, 2016
    It's a beautiful restaurant. The service was great, from the hostess to the server. Recommended for a special occasion. We were celebrating our anniversary and they treated us well.
  • Christina M.heart icon on user image
    Christina MeekMarch 13, 2015
    Yes it's expensive but sooo worth it the service and experience was so amazing and magical!! Best food of my life! The picture is of the lamb my husband had. Our server was andrew he was spectacular
    Upvoted Aug 30
  • Vicky W.heart icon on user image
    Vicky WatsonSeptember 12, 2018
    Riding the trolley is fun but walking down the stairs through the garden is better and you can always ride the trolley back up the hill when you leave
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    Brian StraussJuly 20, 2021
    A good time in a beautiful spot. Nothing particularly modern here: a good martini and a delicious menu of 20th century continental greatest hits. Only thing missing is the smoking section.
  • Daniel B.heart icon on user image
    Daniel BowenJune 2, 2019
    The prime rib was spectacular and the mashed potatoes were exquisite. I also enjoyed the frozen strawberry drink.
  • Elissa W.heart icon on user image
    Elissa W.February 14, 2016
    Beautiful setting, great service thanks to Wyatt, our awesome waiter, and delicious food! We had pork chop, filet mignon, and the prime rib: all 3 were very tender and flavorful.
  • David B.
    David BernalNovember 11, 2014
    One of the most beautiful restaurant I have ever have dinner in. Great ambience. Lovely scenery. The cable car to get to the restaurant is so cute.
  • Rani Q.heart icon on user image
    Rani QueenJuly 18, 2021
    Loved the cable car. Chicken sandwich and artichoke pizza were great. Jack Daniel’s whisky mud pie was really good
  • Ric F.heart icon on user image
    Ric ForresterMarch 18, 2022
    The ambience is great, especially by the windows. Great food. A variety of rooms/spaces to choose from when planning an outing or event!
  • Abbey K.heart icon on user image
    Abbey KeckNovember 27, 2020
    The Caramel Appletini and the seared ahi appetizer were great. The molten chocolate dessert seemed like the best bet - wouldn’t recommend the apple pie.
  • Tina W.
    Tina WarviNovember 13, 2011
    This place is so unbelievably cool & gorgeous! The food is fantastic!! Make reservations tho & arrive early evening so you still have light out to walk the gardens which they get their herbs from!
  • Angela S.heart icon on user image
    Angela StanfordFebruary 22, 2014
    Check dress code requirements, although not strictly enforced when we were there. Use Shadowbrook cab if not from the area. Arrive early and walk down (take cable car after meal). Butcher's Filet!!!
  • Elijah C.heart icon on user image
    Elijah ColpittsApril 19, 2016
    Food was awesome. Service was top-notch. Atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable. Will definitely come here again.
  • Randal K.heart icon on user image
    Randal KayMay 15, 2015
    Andrew our waiter was super. And the food was great. Super wine list. Knowledgable staff. Great free birthday sundae
  • Chris C.
    Chris CatapanoOctober 3, 2010
    First: this place rocks. Prices are reasonable for a high-end experience. Service is fantastic, atmosphere is super-unique, very romantic. One of the top five unique atmospheres I've experienced
  • Readiness K.heart icon on user image
    Readiness KAugust 13, 2016
    Prime rib is fantastic and comes with one of the best creamed spinach side dishes around
  • Dance A.
    Dance ArtistMarch 28, 2016
    It is CRAZY fancy, has a dress code, nice, and expensive, perfect for a wedding, anniversary, or engagement. 💎💍💐👰
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Chris ReeseOctober 5, 2018
    Excellent food, especially the prime rib, and an incredibly romantic setting.
  • Sarah R.
    Sarah RNovember 20, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Happy hour Tuesdays in the rock room. Live music in the rock room Thurs, Fri, and sat nights
  • Vladyslav Z.heart icon on user image
    Vladyslav ZakharchenkoFebruary 22, 2017
    Fantastic place for families, or a romantic date. Should make a reservation for table.
  • Abbey K.heart icon on user image
    Abbey KeckAugust 21, 2022
    Get the Baked Brie appetizer. The Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée is very good.
  • Derek G.
    Derek GurneySeptember 7, 2015
    The bar is a pleasant spot to have a drink by the fireplace or the waterfall
  • Allison G.heart icon on user image
    Allison GarciaJune 7, 2015
    sitting outside on the patio for dinner and the brick oven pizza! googood selection
  • Stephen A S.
    Stephen A SimpsonJanuary 9, 2016
    The fact is the Fog Bank is under new ownership and is now named THE SAND BAR.
  • Iveth C.heart icon on user image
    Iveth CicsJune 13, 2023
    Best Romantic Dinner place
  • JIG
    JIGJanuary 18, 2014
    Enjoy Shawdowbrook's Monday Night Special: PRIME RIB MONDAYS (from November through February) ~ $15.95
  • Jack C.heart icon on user image
    Jack CB DobsonAugust 14, 2015
    Great atmosphere, staff very friendly, food near flawless.
  • luke o.heart icon on user image
    luke otterstadMay 4, 2016
    Happy hour on Tuesdays. BOGO appetizers and pizza
  • Dinah N.
    Dinah NicolasDecember 27, 2011
    Guavapolitan is delicious!! Chowder, bread, caprese, end cut prime rib all on point!!!
  • Jay M.heart icon on user image
    Jay MartinMay 27, 2015
    One of the prettiest restaurants I've been to. Food and drinks were average. Menu a bit dated.
  • Jen M.heart icon on user image
    Jen MajorMay 16, 2014
    Last night we had dinner on the patio - service and food was amazing.
  • Angie L.heart icon on user image
    Angie LandmannOctober 20, 2017
    Great service and amazing food.
  • William G.heart icon on user image
    William GunnFebruary 24, 2016
    You'd think this place is all about the view, but the food was surprisingly good.
  • Katelyn C.heart icon on user image
    Katelyn ClawsonMarch 3, 2018
    Went here on the night of our wedding anniversary 😊
  • Chris S.
    Chris SalazarFebruary 15, 2010
    Sirloin steak is the best! Make sure to enjoy the atmosphere. You might even be lucky enough to witness a marriage proposal too!
  • Triple Sheart icon on user image
    Triple SNovember 14, 2017
    Excellent experience.
  • Taylor D.heart icon on user image
    Taylor DanecoyoteJune 27, 2015
    Deserts, ambiance and charming waiters
  • John O.heart icon on user image
    John OverstreetMarch 21, 2013
    Ask for the Villa del Monte wines.
  • Marc C.
    Marc CastroAugust 19, 2011
    Probably the best known restaurant in the SC area.High end but casual.
  • Stella B.
    Beautiful lunch with Tony.
  • John O.heart icon on user image
    John OverstreetMarch 12, 2012
    Try the Villa del.Monte wines. Yummy!
  • Trevor C.
    Trevor ClevelandMay 24, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    It's all about having a few cocktails and appetizers in the lounge.
  • Mary Beth T.
    Mary Beth T.April 28, 2010
    Beautiful, romantic setting. Great artichoke soup and fried artichoke.
  • Michaël U.
    Michaël U.August 25, 2014
    This is not a shorts and flipflop place!
  • Mario U.heart icon on user image
    Mario UribeFebruary 12, 2016
    Pacific Rim Salmon
  • Toivo B.
    Toivo BetancourtFebruary 14, 2010
    Go to The Shadowbrook and have a great time, try the Angus Prime Rib
  • Toivo B.
    Toivo BetancourtFebruary 13, 2010
    Go to Shadowbrook for a nice romantic night out, and great food. Read more
  • Kimberlyn
    KimberlynSeptember 4, 2010
    the best duck I've had!
  • Elliott
    ElliottJune 21, 2012
    Ugh...been coming here for 38, yes 38! years...the ambience can't be beat but the food is mediocre...so disappointing. :(
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