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Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 1562 reviews

What Julie B doesn't like about Vim Dining And Desserts:
I enjoyed the cocktail, but the vegan dish (a lentil chickpea concoction) was average and seemed overpriced at $29. My husband's chorizo tomatillo pasta was delicious. The service felt inexperienced - the bus boy promised popcorn instead of bread but never delivered, and they were out of the NA beer listed. The drinks took a while, and the food arrived promptly afterwards. Although we mentioned it was a birthday, we... View all feedback. What User likes about Vim Dining And Desserts:
I absolutely adore this restaurant. I was drawn here thanks to my favorite code editor, Vim, and had an amazing experience. The desserts were absolutely delightful. I highly recommend this place. Plus, I had a little fun trying to find the exit, which will surely entertain all the Linux programmers and coding enthusiasts out there. View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 21 reviews

I absolutely adore this restaurant. I was drawn here thanks to my favorite code editor, Vim, and had an amazing experience. The desserts were absolutely delight...

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This restaurant was amazing! Everything we tried was delicious. We received complimentary stuffed mushrooms that were surprisingly tasty. The cocktails were exc...

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First, if they have a car, they won't go. we had to park in a park zone and make sure our car was dragged all the time. we just don't get it. the menu we looked...

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We enjoyed Vim very much. The food is done well and the staff is awesome!

This place is outstanding. Extraordinary cuisine and marvelous service. It is out go to place for cuisine.My one fault is because of its location the patio dini...

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Restaurantji
4.7 ★ from 227 reviews
Jessica
03.10.2023 - 07:58

Our friends invited us to dine at Vim tonight, and it certainly lived up to its highly recommended reputation. Going in with high expectations is usually a bad...

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I always have a fantastic experience and meal every time I visit this restaurant! Despite having Celiac disease and being unable to consume gluten, I am always...

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Matt
03.10.2023 - 07:58

VIM is a hidden gem with creative and delicious food and cocktails. Having lived in New York and San Francisco for many years, we can confidently say that the f...

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Julia
03.10.2023 - 07:58

One of the most delightful dining experiences we have had in years. Service friendly, attentive and caring. Quiet atmosphere for dinner table conversations. Cre...

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Hannah
03.10.2023 - 07:58

Seriously so delicious! Our serve Eric was so awesome. They made a point to make us feel special for our anniversary. The drinks were so tasty. Our food was ama...

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Yelp
4.4 ★ from 199 reviews
Maddie
30.12.2023 - 17:36

Genuinely the best meal and dining experience my partner and I have ever had. We made a reservation and my partner let them know it was our anniversary, every m...

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Maria
30.12.2023 - 17:36

From start to finish, our experience at VIM was excellent. We celebrated my birthday and the personalized menu was a nice touch! We ordered the following: 1. Ch...

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Amy
30.12.2023 - 17:36

Wow, we had an incredible birthday celebration at this restaurant last night. The food was fantastic, with layers of flavor and amazing dishes like the pork ten...

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Morgan
30.12.2023 - 17:36

This is the best restaurant in Santa Cruz! It's a hidden gem that I keep coming back to. I always have an excellent experience here. The food, drinks, and desse...

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Julie
30.12.2023 - 17:36

I enjoyed the cocktail, but the vegan dish (a lentil chickpea concoction) was average and seemed overpriced at $29. My husband's chorizo tomatillo pasta was del...

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Google
4.8 ★ from 185 reviews
Josh
30.12.2023 - 17:36

This restaurant in Santa Cruz is without a doubt the best place to have a meal. Their menu is constantly changing and every dish is amazing. You can always coun...

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Nicholas
30.12.2023 - 17:36

Excellent experience all around! Served at the bar, SO had the filet mignon and I had mushroom butternut lasgna. It was a spiritual experience . No but seriousl...

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T
30.12.2023 - 17:36

During our visit to Santa Cruz, my husband and I were recommended to go to Vim by a bartender at a local bar. We decided to celebrate our one-year anniversary t...

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Mark
30.12.2023 - 17:36

Great service. Very good if not great food but the menu was limited when we were in. I'd give the food a Santa Cruz 5 if the portions were bigger. Staff were ex...

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Steven
30.12.2023 - 17:36

Type of dining experience: Dinner Average price per person: $50–100 Food quality: 5 stars Service quality: 5 stars Atmosphere rating: 4 stars Vegetarian-friendl...

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Int Restaurants
4.9 ★ from 315 reviews

The entrees were outstanding, possibly the best I have had in a long time. The pork tenderloin was perfectly cooked and incredibly moist, with every bite leavin...

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Vim offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Every dish I have tried has been exceptional, and the service, food, and drinks are unparalleled. Most recently, I...

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Qiming
05.09.2023 - 06:38

We had been interested in trying the food and desserts at this restaurant for a while. Today, we finally had the opportunity to visit and we were not disappoint...

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Facebook
3.9 ★ from 123 reviews
Tripadvisor
5.0 ★ from 14 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 478 reviews

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