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“Aroma” is a brand new restaurant nestled in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, offering Contemporary American cuisine, signature cocktails, local wines, and craft beers. The menu has been carefully curated to marry fresh California ingredients with bold global flavors to create exciting options for all types of palates. We offer vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, as well as fresh local seafood, wild and sustainably farmed meats. You have the option of dining inside in our cozy fireside dining room, or joining us in our pet friendly outdoor beer garden. Check out our Happy hour menu, Kids menus, and stay tuned for upcoming special events.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 12–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 9600 CA-9, Ben Lomond, CA 95005
Phone: (831) 609-6596
Website: https://aromarestaurant831.com/
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Reviews
Aaron Mann
Wow best restaurant in this area for sure! What an inviting atmosphere and friendly staff. They really go above and beyond to make you feel at home.
My Dad ordered the seafood linguine and he said it was the best he’s ever had! Ever
Also I had the pesto chicken with GLUTEN FREE linguine. So happy they have gluten free pasta options and they are DELICIOUS sauces. Chicken was cooked to perfection and the seasoning was on point.
As a starter appetizer we both had the house salad. Mine with balsamic dressing and my Dad’s was with ranch. We both thoroughly enjoyed the salads and they had lots of fresh ingredients!
Can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. Will be back!
… moreMy Dad ordered the seafood linguine and he said it was the best he’s ever had! Ever
Also I had the pesto chicken with GLUTEN FREE linguine. So happy they have gluten free pasta options and they are DELICIOUS sauces. Chicken was cooked to perfection and the seasoning was on point.
As a starter appetizer we both had the house salad. Mine with balsamic dressing and my Dad’s was with ranch. We both thoroughly enjoyed the salads and they had lots of fresh ingredients!
Can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. Will be back!
Erin Lowth
I usually love Aroma – the vibe is eclectic, the staff is warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. This time, I got the Osso Bucco and it had a lot of garlic – lots of beautiful roasted garlic cloves that blended in color with the polenta, served on the side. If you like garlic, and i do, this is great but probably better if you LOVE garlic! It was very good – fall off the bone, tender. Went there with our book group and they, DRUM ROLL, PLEASE, had zero issues with giving all 10 of us separate checks! We always ask and many places won’t do this, and we totally understand but it’s a nice treat when they do allow for separate checks!
Btw, the building that houses Aroma is such an old local favorite dining spot. It used to be Tyroleon, a German restaurant and very much a destination dining spot in the Bay area for German food, in its heyday.
When Tyroleon closed and Aroma took this location, they kept the schnitzel on the menu as an homage. Much appreciated!
This place has a fabulous bar, outdoor seating and a lovely menu. It’s one of our favorite dinner spots in Santa Cruz County.
Drive up! The area is gorgeous! Try and time your arrival so that you can pop over to La Placa for some cookies and pastries to take home! It’s a lovely bakery across the street from Aroma with house made authentic Italian baked goods.
The whole area is an experience – great for a date night or lunch with friends.
… moreBtw, the building that houses Aroma is such an old local favorite dining spot. It used to be Tyroleon, a German restaurant and very much a destination dining spot in the Bay area for German food, in its heyday.
When Tyroleon closed and Aroma took this location, they kept the schnitzel on the menu as an homage. Much appreciated!
This place has a fabulous bar, outdoor seating and a lovely menu. It’s one of our favorite dinner spots in Santa Cruz County.
Drive up! The area is gorgeous! Try and time your arrival so that you can pop over to La Placa for some cookies and pastries to take home! It’s a lovely bakery across the street from Aroma with house made authentic Italian baked goods.
The whole area is an experience – great for a date night or lunch with friends.
Greg Barker
We went there for the first time since it opened over 1 year ago. It was worth the wait. I called about an hour before and made a reservation to make sure we could be seated. Glad I did because if filled up quickly for dinner.
The waitress was kind and attentive. Right away they brought fresh bread (two varieties, both delicious) with oil & vinegar with crushed garlic. Also, delicious!
I ordered the ribeye with 2 Au Gratin potatoes instead of the veggies. They were excellent and the steak was aged and cooked perfectly. She had the salmon which was fantastic as well.
We had a glass of wine each which paired perfect with our meal.
The owner, Mario was sincere, personable and friendly. He came to our table a few times which was very nice.
We were too full for dessert but will make an effort the next time we come here…for sure!
I highly recommend Aroma’s for the food, service, and ambiance. Definitely worth the time and $$$.
Cheers!
… moreThe waitress was kind and attentive. Right away they brought fresh bread (two varieties, both delicious) with oil & vinegar with crushed garlic. Also, delicious!
I ordered the ribeye with 2 Au Gratin potatoes instead of the veggies. They were excellent and the steak was aged and cooked perfectly. She had the salmon which was fantastic as well.
We had a glass of wine each which paired perfect with our meal.
The owner, Mario was sincere, personable and friendly. He came to our table a few times which was very nice.
We were too full for dessert but will make an effort the next time we come here…for sure!
I highly recommend Aroma’s for the food, service, and ambiance. Definitely worth the time and $$$.
Cheers!
Teresa Silva
Cute restaurant. We went for lunch. Cloth table covers and napkins. The water they brought to the table tasted like lake water. I ordered the Caesar salad with steak. Very good. My husband had their chicken sandwich with a side salad and enjoyed it. The bread they brought to the table before we got our food was a little stale. We’d go again.
… moreLeukocyte Meadows
Fantastic spot for a nice dinner! Service was fast and very friendly! Our server Matteo was attentive, helpful, and fun! The bread and olive oil they brought before our meal was amazing and refilled, the artichoke hearts and bruschetta were delicious. We both got chicken parmigiana, as high quality as the rest of our meal, and dessert was an excellent tiramisu. Very satisfied with our experience and if we find ourselves in the area again we’ll be back.
If you’re on vacation or a local that hasn’t tried it yet I’d recommend planning on it!
… moreIf you’re on vacation or a local that hasn’t tried it yet I’d recommend planning on it!
Carol Stephen
We tried Aromas in Ben Lomond for the second time. It was a much smoother experience and everyone was very friendly. We sat inside this time. We ordered two new dishes: the flan and the paella.
We ordered three dishes to share: the Chicken Adobo, the Garlic Aleppo Prawns, and the Wild Mushroom Rice. We also ordered two desserts to share: the Chocolate Temptation Cake, and the Lemon Blueberry Cheescake. Everything was excellent. We’ll definitely be back to try more of this wonderful menu. So glad to have this restaurant in the SLV.
… moreWe ordered three dishes to share: the Chicken Adobo, the Garlic Aleppo Prawns, and the Wild Mushroom Rice. We also ordered two desserts to share: the Chocolate Temptation Cake, and the Lemon Blueberry Cheescake. Everything was excellent. We’ll definitely be back to try more of this wonderful menu. So glad to have this restaurant in the SLV.
Shari Silva
Welcome to Ben Lomond’s yummy, new-ish spot! Friendly and attentive service from the moment we walked in until we left last night. It was also packed- a good sign! We enjoyed Irish Coffee & wine at the full bar, then sat, warm and cozy near the fire. Owner Mario spent a generous amount of time with us making sure we were happy with our meal, which we most definitely were! He also let us know Taco Tuesdays started up recently so we’ll be back for that! Tortilla soup, chowder were super yummy and fried artichokes app also delicious!! Looking forward to going back to experience the paella, desserts and more!
… moreLazarus Cobb
Excellent food, eclectic and well executed, flavors texture and ingredients choices all well curated. Chef owner was attentive, warm and welcoming. Live music was phenomenal. Great place for a date or special occasion. Not overpriced. Recommend early reservation, fills up fast.
… moreCheryl Noon
Last night, my bf and I went to Aroma in Ben Lomond for dinner. I have mixed reviews on the experience. When we arrived, it was difficult to determine where to enter the restaurant. Once inside, it still was unclear as there was another door where it felt we were entering incorrectly into the dining room. We waited for about two minutes at one point making eye contact with a bus boy who walked by and did not wave us in. At the point we walked in, we stayed by the door feeling intrusive as there was a party of 3 diners seated within 3 feet. We waited for approximately two more minutes before the same employee walked past us, again making eye contact, but not acknowledging us. On his return trip to the kitchen, I asked, “Excuse me, do we seat ourselves”? He then ran to the bar, checked our reservation and seated us.
The dining room is quite small with tables fairly close to one another which made for a loud dining experience. The outside area looked to have ample space, it was just a bit too chilly for us to sit outside. Our waitress was very sweet and welcomed us with a friendly greeting. We received our beverages quickly and another employee was right behind with the bread.
We ordered the artichoke heart appetizer which was delicious and arrived hot. My only recommendations would be to provide more than a tablespoon of dipping sauce and make it a four piece serving rather than three. We cut the third piece in half to share and it made quite a mess of the beautifully crafted artichoke. I ordered the swordfish which was accompanied by a side of couscous. The swordfish was wonderful. However, I wasn’t able to eat more than a couple bites of the couscous because it was so heavily seasoned. My bf had the filet with a side of scalloped potatoes and broccoli. The filet was delivered medium rather than medium rare like he ordered but still, enjoyable. The scalloped potatoes were fabulous. Possibly the best we have ever had. Unfortunately, the broccoli was inedible. We each had one bite and something with a sand like texture was present and stayed in our teeth after the bite was gone. We did let our friendly waitress know and she happily replaced them with another side.
We each ordered dessert, my bf with an americano and mine with a regular coffee. Two americanos were delivered to our table with the chocolate cake and lemon blueberry cheesecake. The chocolate cake was tasty and not too heavy. The cheesecake was very flavorful but a bit too dry and crumbly for my taste.
Overall, we enjoyed the meal. The restaurant has only recently opened so I’m sure they will work out the kinks with time. At this point, we probably won’t go back for awhile. But it’s certainly not a “will not return” establishment.
… moreThe dining room is quite small with tables fairly close to one another which made for a loud dining experience. The outside area looked to have ample space, it was just a bit too chilly for us to sit outside. Our waitress was very sweet and welcomed us with a friendly greeting. We received our beverages quickly and another employee was right behind with the bread.
We ordered the artichoke heart appetizer which was delicious and arrived hot. My only recommendations would be to provide more than a tablespoon of dipping sauce and make it a four piece serving rather than three. We cut the third piece in half to share and it made quite a mess of the beautifully crafted artichoke. I ordered the swordfish which was accompanied by a side of couscous. The swordfish was wonderful. However, I wasn’t able to eat more than a couple bites of the couscous because it was so heavily seasoned. My bf had the filet with a side of scalloped potatoes and broccoli. The filet was delivered medium rather than medium rare like he ordered but still, enjoyable. The scalloped potatoes were fabulous. Possibly the best we have ever had. Unfortunately, the broccoli was inedible. We each had one bite and something with a sand like texture was present and stayed in our teeth after the bite was gone. We did let our friendly waitress know and she happily replaced them with another side.
We each ordered dessert, my bf with an americano and mine with a regular coffee. Two americanos were delivered to our table with the chocolate cake and lemon blueberry cheesecake. The chocolate cake was tasty and not too heavy. The cheesecake was very flavorful but a bit too dry and crumbly for my taste.
Overall, we enjoyed the meal. The restaurant has only recently opened so I’m sure they will work out the kinks with time. At this point, we probably won’t go back for awhile. But it’s certainly not a “will not return” establishment.
Gretchen Bronstein
Compliments to the Chef! I’ve been here a few times after hiking and hungry. The food is fresh and Delicious!!! Rustic and welcoming place.
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