One of the newest places to be for happy hour or a great dinner out in Santa Cruz; The Solaire Restaurant + Bar is a true local dining destination offering guests the unexpected and offbeat twists on local ingredients and flavors. Located at Hotel Paradox on Ocean Street in downtown Santa Cruz, the atmosphere of the restaurant offers guests a playsful experience centered on the indoor-outdoor bar and vibrant pool scene in the summer and during the winter, guests are able to cozy up to the fireplace or by an outdoor fire pit. The restaurant mirrors the laid-back attitude of Santa Cruz and incorporate the surrounding natural elements.
The restaurant’s menu, designed by Chef Ross McKee, emphasizes the importance of local and sustainable ingredients with many dishes featuring his modern take on classic comfort food. American Farm-to-table cuisine is the focus. Utilizing the best seasonally availably ingredients when possible, the menu will continually be adjusted with the bounty of each season. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Solaire Restaurant + Bar’s all-encompassing menu’s highlights delectable menu items to please even the most discriminating of palates. That, combined with a bar program that features local artisan beers and wines.
For more information on booking a reservation at this new hotel property, click here for their website www.thehotelparadox.com .

Chic Vibe and great menu in the Redwoods