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Aptos Street Bbq
91/100 (3039 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
American
American
Bar
Barbecue
Bar
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Beef
Salad
Ribs
Pork
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Bar
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We stopped here on a whim after our friend's wedding in SC. The beer selection is great and the food is even better. The brisket was fork tender..."
Jenn Peckham
"Great bbq joint great craft beer on tap great atmosphere, it’s a must go to place . Glad I checked it..."
Chad Spencer
"As soon as you step inside this restaurant, you smell the most amazing, delectable smells that invigorate your taste buds. Everything I’ve had was..."
Aja Niemann
"Went to Aptos for the day and googled eateries. Aptos St BBQ came up so we decided this was our destination since it had over 300 good reviews...."
Dana Ruebeeoh
"I am JV’s from JV’s BBQ on Instagram...IG handle: jvs_bbq_addiction also 2018 Santa Cruz Clam Chowder 1st Place People’s Choice Winner..."
John Viray
"Excellent delicious food. Great atmosphere and good music. Dog friendly in patio outside..... Large selection of great craft..."
Brenda Martin Schermann
"We brought a friend of ours from Wisconsin on Monday night to share our favorite bbq spot with him and he absolutely loved it! The food, the service..."
Christy King Sgarlato
"Best barbecue spot with live music at 6 o'clock about 25 beers on tap if you like drinking good place to get away and just eat some good..."
Mj Ybarra
"Great food, marvelous atmosphere, huge selection of draft beer! Aptos St. BBQ is amazing. Live Blues everyday 6-8. You won't be..."
Gordon Gray
"Great place, great food, excellent beer selection and the music was good ole foot stomping blues!..."
Mike Bouler
"Friends told us about this place. Have been there the past two days. Great place to go for BBQ and..."
Jay Phillips
"Good food , good wait staff,and the Scott Kail music was real good!!! Thank you Aptos St. BBQ and Scott..."
William Keough
"Great food, music, and beers. I've been craving this place for months. I can't wait to come..."
Bryan Russell
"Decent BBQ. Was pleasantly surprised with how good the BBQ was. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Will definitely be back after a day at the..."
Frank Carrillo
"When an owner puts their ❤️ and soul into a restaurant it shows. Aptos St. BBQ is exceptional barbecue, that is inspired by different culinary..."
Sacramento Honey
"DELICIOUS! We love BBQ and this place did not disappoint. The meat was so tender and favorfull and there are lots of options to make even my picky..."
Laurel Cocilo
"Wow! This place is so busy but for good reason. Their food is hands down AMAZING! I tried their Gaucho sandwich (brisket, provolone cheese, and..."
Tummypoke
"Friendly and comfortable environment, Amazing food!!! Great place for families, friends, birthdays, dates. Live blues music was authentic, calming..."
Joshua Kingdom
"Very pleased with this find. Took a little bit to get our food (Saturday night), but it was well worth the wait and the text-notification system..."
Elliot Goldinger
"I had the Berry Bleu salad with spicy BBQ chicken and it was the best salad I’ve had at a restaurant in years. Super tasty, chicken was tender, BBQ..."
G H
Burger. Aptos
80/100 (1872 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
Bar
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pub
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Tater tots
Beef
American
Bar
Pub
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Excellent burger - grass fed beef tastes the best. I'm always impressed how they wrap the burger and keep it together. Good beer..."
Wayne O
"Our latest burger go-to for the family. Slowly eating our way through the menu. Burgers are always well done and juicy. The snokie is worth trying at..."
Scott McClintock
"Good burgers and great shakes and one of the most amazing fries I have had so far. I didn’t quite like the quality of the bread bun..."
Vishal Salunkhe
"Great assortment of burgers, made with grass-fed beef, and draft beers. The fries were overcooked and dry. Great patio with gorgeous views. Prices..."
Francois Rodigari
"I neglected to take pictures because I was so hungry. I ordered the "Dude" from their large menu. Best choice! I will be making a visit here again..."
Love Dove
"I love this place. My old friend managed it at one point, though I'm not sure if she still does or not. I had another friend beertend here as well...."
Andrew Martinez
"Got a burger to go, so can only comment on the food. The burger was excellent. Juicy and messy in all the best right ways. Fries were solid as well...."
Steven Banas
"Nice beer selection and good food. Love the kobe sliders with tots and outdoor seating. Great view from the deck. Real Aptos. Wifi, shade. They..."
Howard Finfer
Bittersweet Bistro
84/100 (1289 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
American
Mediterranean
Pizza
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Mediterranean
Contemporary
Contemporary
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Toasts
Waffles
Burger
Waffles & Crepes
Ice Cream
Pesto
Fish
Pancakes
Waffles & Crepes
Pasta
Salad
Salmon
Sit down
Seafood
Mediterranean
American
Contemporary
Pizza
Accepts Visa
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Private Dining
Parking Available
Accepts American Express
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Mid-range
"I’m not much for words, but Bittersweet Bistro IS fine dining. Cliff and Elizabeth make sure that every guest enjoys their experience, be it in..."
Joline Smartypants
"Best place in Santa Cruz County! Not only was the food delicious , but the atmosphere, with two outdoor patios, outdoor fireplace, and enough space..."
Vicki Jacobs
"The atmosphere and food were wonderful! He wine selected was perfectly paired with the meal. The amazing dessert..."
Teresa Macorke
"Savory food, great selection & presentation, busy so slow, mostly courteous staff (there are rushed) beautiful spot & nice..."
Georgi Sneckner-Longboya
"We love the food at this place great atmosphere friendly staff excellent..."
Odilia Pereira Silva
"Cliff and the staff do a great job. Service is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Food is out of this..."
Anthony J. Bud Carney
"I love Bittersweet! Great food...great ambiance...nice location. I love eating outside. The steak salad (black n blue?) was delicious. I will drive..."
Patty Sherman Havens
"Cool spot, friendly bar staff! Try the artichoke..."
Geoff Shipton
"The front desk, service, and bar staff we encountered were all friendly, attentive, and work together nicely as a team. We enjoyed the crab cakes,..."
Jim Wehner
"My husband and I went to dinner last night at the Bistro for my birthday and the maple soy marinated skirt steak was to die for. My husband later..."
Julie Panick
"Came on a Thursday evening and was seated right away. We chose to sit in the bar area so we could watch a game on the TVs. Had a few cocktails that..."
Amy Dahlberg
"Great restaurant with good food. Pricey if you have a drink, but still a good value and if you don't drink is very reasonable. The servings are..."
Dennis Bishop
"The patio dining was beautiful. The service was very friendly. The food was very nicely presented. With the exception of the crusted Brie, everything..."
Nina Vandeventer
"Above excellent food and presentation! They offer small plates on many entrees. Beautiful patio with cozy heaters and lighting. Staff is personable..."
Pam Coolidge
"I come to Aptos/Santa Cruz every few months. BB is a great place to meet up with my colleagues. Food and wine are wonderful. Staff need to..."
Bruce Kennedy
"perhaps the largest fine dining location in Aptos downtown. No problem in finding outdoor parking. We had a group of 30 people and were seated..."
Akhilesh Prasad
"AWESOME food, but it's super duper expensive. Especially on a Mother's Day when they give you a Special Menu that is EXTRA super duper expensive, but..."
Samantha Killheffer
Persephone
93/100 (1012 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Ragu
American
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Wow! It's wonderful to have such a great, classy, delicious restaurant here in Aptos. I would say this is the finest restaurant in Santa Cruz county..."
John M Hanley
"A little bit of the Hamptons right here at home. Delicious from start to end, unique flavors and excellent service. The wine list also featured..."
Teresa Swart
"It was amazing food and service. Thank you Brittany for making our 18th anniversary special. We will be..."
Jason Boudreault
"I have to say that I did not have great expectations before dining at Persephone, having explored many of the local restaurants I have had trouble..."
Graham Dracup
"The food & service at Persephone was absolutely fantastic! We live in the Napa Valley and experience world class food as part of our general lives..."
Rodney Rose
"Well it was perfect place from the moment I approached the door. I was warmly greeted, coat taken and shown to my table( booth). Chose the 3 course..."
Lucia Marguerite Bruer
"It was amazing! I fell in love with every dish that was served and wish I had it everyday! The service was great and presentation was..."
Carlos Becerra
"It is nice to have a fresh new restaurant in Aptos. These folks obviously care about providing a fresh, locally sourced fine dining experience. Great..."
Paul Giannini
"Coming at you from 2 food snobs... we LOVED the food, the service and the ambience! 5 stars is just not enough for this restaurant!!..."
Jessie Fox Chambers
"Lovely ambiance, good service, excellent meal. Would return again for..."
Maria E. Flumiani
"A wonderful way to celebrate turning 50! Thank you for a beautiful..."
Julie Lewis
"Amazing food. Great service and atmosphere. Loved it! Will go back for..."
Beth Starmer
"Fine dining and Santa Cruz don't usual go hand in hand, but Persephone might just change that. Saying the food was amazing is an understatement...."
Sheldon Logan
"Each plate was made at the restaurant by the chef-owners, absolutely fresh and a taste explosion. The “Beet Cured Gravlax Fresh wild King salmon..."
Ingrid M
"Amazing experience! Great staff, fantastic food (chicken and cheese homemade raviolis served with mushrooms and an artichoke cream + pana cotta..."
Victoria Da Silva
"The food was fantastic. The atmosphere is crisp, clean, and refreshing. Highly..."
Aimee McNally
"I have been here several times and never a single time I was let down. I usually order the 3 course menu ($60) including appetizer, pasta, and an..."
Ellie L.
The Hideout
89/100 (949 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Hamburgers
Pasta
Salad
Wings
"The Hideout is one of my favorite restaurants in California. The menu is amazing, and the staff and service are terrific. They even have a great..."
Peggy Mead
"Visiting my son this weekend and came he for the first time. Service was fantastic as well as the food. I highly recommend the bacon wrapped dates..."
Linda Cooper
"We had a large party of 14 and all of us were very pleased with our choices! The service staff was attentive and thoughtful and the food and drinks..."
Terri Fette
"Had dinner there last night. Order the house salad and Kalua pork quesadilla for starters. That quesadilla was amazing! We were so full we had them..."
Cher Vessey
"We're regulars. We enjoy the seasonal menu out on the patio. We have liked every dish we've had. I love the neighborhood hang out..."
Diana Rigor
"Great location, easy to get to with elegant yet relaxed and comfortable ambience. A favorite for our family and..."
Manny Solano
"Great food and drink. Love the patio and the wonderful..."
George Myers
"Super cute, great Service and food. Inside and outside eating. So glad to find somewhere new to..."
Lynette Brehm-Cci Cowan
"Great food! Great drinks! We've eaten there several times, the food, drinks, and service are always..."
Daren Barry
"I love the ambiance and the food is outstanding. It’s not pretentious in any way. Very special dining. Outside dining as..."
Susan Stoneback Gattuso
"Amazing service, happy serves, great food, delicious drinks....I love the..."
Allie Layhee
"Great burger! Nice ambiance, excellent staff. Overall a perfect..."
Chris Rebele
"Best food, best people! The Hideout team is not only dedicated to great service of food, they're dedicated to great service to the community. Their..."
Lori Butterworth
"Service was amazing, our waitress was extremely nice, helpful, and cheerful. Checked in on us multiple times and made suggestions when asked. Menu..."
Ms Juliette
"📢Big shout-out the The Hideout 🤤 We always feel like family when we visit and I personally know most of the servers and they are the best of..."
Loren Morse, REALTOR
"First trip to the Hideout and very much enjoyed it. It’s easy to miss if you’re not looking for it, as it’s set back from the road behind a..."
Ben Matthews
"First time at the Hideout in Aptos. We didn’t really know what to expect from this restaurant and bar. First thing we noticed was the prices were a..."
Sandy D
"The food was amazing and so was the service. Brussel sprouts were to die for, and sitting outside with the heaters on was perfect ambiance. Photo is..."
alice maggio
"Came here for dinner and had the Mahi Mahi and Brussel sprouts. We were seated right away and chose to sit indoors next to a nice fireplace. The..."
Amy Dahlberg
"This place is such a gem! The staff are attentive and friendly. The combination of indoor and outdoor space offers plenty of seating options. As..."
Dennis Cardoso
"Great resturant tucked away along highway 1. Patio is dog..."
Ben Miller
Parish Publick House
93/100 (943 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
American
Dinner
Lunch
Salmon and Chips
Blta
Ooey Gooey Burger
Beer Battered Artichoke Hearts
Parish Pie
Burger
Beer Battered Salmon Fish & Chips
Bangers Plate
Out and in Burger and Fries
Santa Cruz Burger Week
Shepherd's pie
Monterey Chicken Bowl
deep fried pickles
Wheat Beer
Cider
House Wine
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Belushi Burger
Mac and Cheese Bites
Roast Beef Sandwich
Fried Artichokes
American
Bar
Pub
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Food was delicious!!! The space is very inviting with some great books on the shelf. Indoor, outdoor seating available. Great bar area!! Ambiance..."
Paige Concannon
"Great food and service. I actually came in for the salmon fish and chips and loved it! Came back for the dinner salad with salmon. The food is and..."
Richard Stanley
"Fantastic place! We had dinner here last night and lunch this afternoon! The service was AMAZING and food was SO GOOD!! I was hesitant to try..."
Kim Juden
"Awesome food!! Loved the salmon fish and chips. Mac n cheese bites are the bomb!!! Great beer..."
Loretta Dodson
"This place is fantastic!! The food is delicious and fun- the place itself is comfortable and..."
Alex Cowan
"We couldn’t be more excited to finally have an amazing restaurant in Aptos! The food was delicious, the service was top notch, and the atmosphere..."
Courtney Marie McEvoy
"Great food, libations and vibe! Fun place for any..."
Chris O'Connell
"Love it! Amazing food and a great rotating beer selection as well as craft cocktails. Try the hibiscus..."
Nadia Hare
"Really good food and very friendly staff. We were seated right away, and our good came out fast. The place was hoping and their staff was on..."
Randal Lane
"Omg yum! We tried this spot for the first time and we were not disappointed. The fried pickles were amazing! Fries crispy and delicious. Wings were..."
Shawn
"First time here and we were plesently surprised. We shared the roast beef sandwich and a side of artichoke hearts. The house white wine was good..."
william head
"Ordered the out and in and fried mac bites. Server was super friendly and checked in often, offered water right away. Burger was delicious and mac..."
Emsee H
"So far I have only tried the burgers. They are excellent. Good quality Angus beef and they don't overcook it. The fries are some of the best I've..."
jon doe
"Delicious burgers, fries and the onion rings were next level. Staff was super helpful and friendly. They even brought my friend a gluten-free bun..."
K. Henderson
Palapas Restaurant
80/100 (906 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Seafood
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Tortillas
Ceviche
Fish
Shrimp
Salad
Tuna
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Sit down
Spanish
Bar
Pub
Latin
Seafood
Mexican
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Full Bar
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Delicious, fresh Mexican style foods. Margaritas are fabulous and there are so many different tequilas you can choose from, heaven. Absolutely..."
Sandy Glass
"Hubby and I where here Saturday night. Great service ! Calamari amazing! Halibut special and Shrimp enchiladas. The salsa was off the..."
Stacie Pease
"Always great food and ambiance. Smell the ocean air on the deck while sippin' a margarita and having a ceviche cocktail. The..."
Tim Jeffreys
"I ate there yesterday. The food was excellent and the wait staff was very polite. Will definitely..."
Glynda Hubback
"We've been coming here for years... Great food, friendly & efficient staff, and wide selection of beverages will keep us coming back-- good selection..."
Dellene Bussey
"Food was great. Great atmosphere and friendly..."
Trish Giordano
"Fresh, Fresh and more Fresh. Loved the spinach salad and the chips and salsa. Mango margaritas were..."
Rebecca Graham-Kidd
"Love the food and the people our great. So close too home..."
Nancy Daves
"Great Service....Good Food. We always go with the 'Special' of the day. You can't go wrong with..."
Nancy Campbell Enfantino
"Best in town! Food on point!!! Generous with Portions!!! View and service Are excellent!!! We will be back..."
Rita Rose Broughton
"Wonderful restaurant with excellent food and views. We went on a Thursday around 5pm so we could sit outside and watch the sunset. Staff we very..."
Ryan S
"Been coming here with my parents since I was a kid , now my wife and I enjoy coming here for date nights, but it’s been probably ten years since..."
Tommy Janow
"We stopped by for late dinner on a Saturday night and had a blast! We were coming from a Hotel restaurant nearby where we sat for 15 minutes and..."
Leo Milano
"DIEGO IS THE BEST! He has the patience of the dear baby jeezus! Service was great, food was great, but Diego was best. Thanks to everyone for the..."
Allyssia Avitia
"Solid grub for the price. The staff kept a lively and positive attitude considering we were a tad on the "contolled" rowdy side (birthday..."
Ed Lazaro
"Great food, large portions, some ocean view, nice outdoor seating area on the..."
Yan Karasik
"Have a work team building function. Great atmosphere and fantastic..."
RW Kwong
Sid's Smokehouse
73/100 (778 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pizza
Pub
Barbecue
Pizza
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Salad
Chili
Ribs
Pork
Sit down
Barbecue
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We came in REALLY frustrated after a bad experience at another BBQ place we've frequented for 15 years...we come over from the Valley twice a..."
Kendall Odle
"Really really good. The beef brisket WOW! This is the place where you can cut everything with a..."
Anthony Escobar
"This place is awesome!!!! Service was great and the food was even better. Great "local" atmosphere. I had the combo with brisket and pork ribs,..."
Matt Taylor
"Sid's is one of my favorite restaurants in the Santa Cruz area. Great food, great service, and a nice overall experience. It's nice to walk in and..."
Christian Parks
"We had great food, great service! Great atmosphere, neighborhood. Great menu..."
Carol Camp Bunten
"Food is excellent..the service is even better.....during lunch hour..... Why I keep going back..... My many thank you's...to..."
Rob Jaime
"This is the best steakhouse I've ever been to. I would definitely go..."
Tina Ruiz
"Loved everything about this place. Great food. Great service. Great beer selection. I was sad they didn't have their bread pudding but I'll be back..."
Marie Lane
"Great pizza, friendly staff,fun atmosphere!! We'll be back to try their Bbq meats next..."
Melinda Jasso
"We love this place! The food is always great and the staff are the..."
Stephen L. Bigger
"Great service awesome menu and a super selection of craft beers. One of my favorite..."
Leon Esquenazi
"Very inviting when you walk in the door. People are happy and i was greated and sat, yes table service is here! Had a beer and my wife had a glass of..."
Dave Lawsen
"Hallelujah, table service. Also more seating than available previously when it was Smoqe. The brisket I still as good and menu favorites jaw carried..."
Plastikos
"I was craving BBQ and found Sid's Smokehouse. The food settled my craving. The service was excellent and covid precautions were in place. I would..."
Scott Patterson (He/Him/His)
"Had the 3 meat sample and the blacked tuna (paid extra for the avocado) food was fantastic. Had it to go but it looks like a fun place to have a good..."
Julio Llontop
"Great service, even for to go. Sat at the bar to wait, with nice people who were regulars, and a great waitress. The BBq plates were awesome! Big..."
TERESA BOURASSA
"Fantastic smoked meats! The stuffed jalapenos have cream cheese and brisket inside and then wrapped in bacon and they are amazing! Small place but..."
Sabrina Dunton
Sanderlings Restaurant
70/100 (775 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Brunch
Omelette
Salmon
Clam Chowder
Pesto
Crème Brûlée
Crab
Fish
Omelette
Scallops
Ribeye steak
Chicken Sandwich
Calamari
Ravioli
Poke
Calamares
Quesadilla
Jambalaya
Salmon
Cheese Cake
Clam Chowder
Burger
Juice
Dungeness Crab Benedict
Mocha
Fish and Chips and Slaw with Fruit Substituting the Chips
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Chocolate Brownie
Mascarpone French Toast with Bananas Foster
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Tapas
Tacos
Lobster
Kids Fish & Chips
Halibut
Beet Salad
Pasta
Ribs
Ceviche
Salad
Sit down
American
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Late Night
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"This is a wonderful place. I have only been there for lunch ( several times ) and have always enjoyed outdoor seating. The views of the ocean..."
Christine Kushner
"Enjoyed a beautiful evening with great friends, our service was friendly, prompt and professional. The food was delicious from start to finish. For..."
Leslie Svoboda
"Stopped for lunch after a long walk along the beach. The food was delicious, the service was great, and the views from the patio is..."
Helga Liming
"No words can describe this resort. All I can say 2019 let’s do it..."
Michael JG
"The salmon I had for my Valentine's dinner was prepared perfectly, to my complete satisfaction. The service was exceprional!! I was very pleased with..."
Marina Hanson
"Spectacular view, consistent great service and food. I have not stayed overnight but will do..."
Nellie Lopez
"Great family place. Love the golf cart and..."
Hilary Day Turner
"Highly recommend a visit here! So much to do, so much to see, Amazing views...5 stars all the..."
Jim Tay
"Quite possibly the best halibut I've ever had (it was a..."
Rich Way
"Came to try their Santa Cruz Burger Week menu and it was amazing! The special prices were really great but can understand their regular prices can..."
Jackeline Castorena
"An exceptional experience at an exceptional location. The outdoor dining tables provided a magnificent view of the Monterey Bay. The menu is a bit..."
Brian Day
"Upstairs views over the ocean are fantastic! Very scenic around this place. The clam chowder was delicious. My wife & friends enjoyed their dinner..."
Jeff Silva
"Menu seemed a bit limited considering the location, but the food and drinks were good. Excellent view of the ocean from our..."
Vincent P
"Stopped for an end of day glass of wine and snack on a beautiful day. The prom kids were taking pictures, there was not a whip of breeze in the air,..."
Sonja Broze
"Beautiful outdoor sitting area. Ok food, good service. After your meal you can walk to the beach through a beautiful green path. It is quite a walk..."
Fern Sousa
Cafe Rio Aptos
77/100 (768 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salmon
Tapas
Tacos
Swordfish
Polenta
Burger
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
"Met up with some friends for lunch yesterday and sat on patio. My husband had the fishmongers stew and I had the steamed clams. Now I've eaten..."
Denise Eberhardt Verdugo
"Friendly staff. The open courtyard is a great place to visit with friends, wine, dine and enjoy the sea air. I had the Opah special, it was..."
Dianne Gallagher-Pereira
"There was a great variety of items on the menu. Our food was wonderful, beautifully presented and quite tasty. Service was friendly and helpful but..."
Lee Engle
"I've never been dissatisfied or disappointed with a meal at Cafe Rio. My husband and I consider ourselves very good cooks and are very picky when it..."
Alicia Elena Martinez-Rola
"Great food, a gorgeous dining room, exceptional staff, and a beautiful location at Rio Del Mar..."
Bill Walker
"Love everything about Rio Cafe - nightly specials, $10 Patio specials, amazing location for our beautiful sunsets, truly delightful staff and a..."
Nicola Balmain
"We went for the $10 Bar special..... the linguine and clams and glass of house red were wonderful.... . This is not a MEAL.... but a wonderful light..."
Craig Alleger
"Nice place to eat good food and watch a Cowboys game. Everyone is nice and courteous. I hope to go back again sometime?..."
Trese Bogue
"Always enjoy eating here. Today, we ate a late lunch. The margaritas we’re fabulous!! The burgers and my quesadilla were delicious!! Looking..."
Carolyn Flood
"Excellent steak! Cooked to perfection!! Outstanding mushroom risotto!!😃..."
Julie Monahan
"Café Rio has always been one of my favorite restaurants. Wonderful atmosphere and excellent menu, superb..."
Julie Collins
"The food and service are incredible... we try and eat here every time we're in the..."
David Rosenberg
"Fantastic service. Thank you Jennifer, makes everyone feel great knows her job very well. Great interaction. Great night with Katie Ekin strumming'..."
Jim Howes
"A little pricey, wish they had some local discounts for sure! But, what's not to love! They are great and the location is..."
Kimberly Godinho
"I love this place. I try to go here every time I head over the hill. The food is great, and we always have fantastic service. My kids especially love..."
Mark Smith
"Nothing better after a walk on the beach…5pm, looks like a great place abandons is playing in the outdoor sitting area but I go straight to the..."
wawabilly ANDERSON
"Outdoor seating was nice, there are several overhead heaters. They have a great variety of items on their menu. Our server was very attentive. It..."
freshroasted coffee
"Food was pretty tasty, service left us disappointed. Our waitress was a little rough around the edges and in a hurry which didn't feel good...."
Kim Grindell
Cafe Sparrow
92/100 (674 ratings)
Restaurants
French
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
American
French
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Lamb
Pesto
Calamari
Pork
Risotto
Tuna
Calamares
Salmon
Sandwiches
Beef
Crab Cake
Polenta
Surf And Turf
Pasta
Fondue
Salad
Corned Beef
Crab
Cakes
Scallops
Sit down
American
French
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This was a very cute stop. They do have reservations on open table which was nice. Parking was easy. The cheesy bread was a good portion. The rack of..."
Elaine Lee
"Fabulous service. Suburb dinner and wine. Delicious desserts. Atmosphere comfortable and casual. Had reservations at 8:00 pm. Was told to come 30..."
Mindy Rogers
"Excellent food!! Always consistent. The best service. Everyone is always nice & attentive. Cozy and charming restaurant. Lovely for special occasions..."
Kim DeChicchio-Sanchez
"Top notch service from the get go and the food is delicious! The hostess, Darien, aka Director of First Impressions, very smoothly handled finding us..."
Barbara Russack
"Quant Cafe, delicious fritata. The potatoes were so flavorful, I want the secret. Sorry I don't have pictures of the food..."
cindee lanning
"Really great food and service. I got the crab cake salad. Would have been delicious even without the crab cake..."
Allison Gee
"The staff were amazing, super helpful and capable, and very patient. Food was great and the place is very nice and..."
Dean Throop
"Enjoyed dinner with a friend this evening. Sparrow Cafe provides a 5 star dining experience. The food was exceptional along with the amazing service..."
Chris Ringer
Zameen
89/100 (615 ratings)
Restaurants
Greek
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Saffron Chicken Greek Salad
Falafel
Feta Fries and Falafel Salad
Falafel on House Salad with Pomegranate Walnut Sauce
Gyros
Spicy Shrimp Plate not Too Spicy
Kabobs
Lemon Chicken with Veggies
Lamb
Greek Salad & Sweet Potato Fries
Soup
Shrimp
Chicken wrap
Salads
Salad
baklava
Tzatziki
Falafel Plate
Lamb burger
Mediterranean Pizza
Greek Burger
Falafel Rice Bowl
Hummus
Blood Orange Salad with Goat Cheese
Gyros Rice Bowl
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Was insane! This food was soooo good!!! Ambience was spectacular on the patio at..."
Raylee Christine
"Best of aptos. Amazing food. If you go for dinner, you need to have their..."
Kevin Painchaud
"My husband and I always share the mezze sampler for lunch, but everything I've had there has been..."
Julie Pompom
"I'm very surprised with some bad reviews. This place is super nice, stuff is friendly, food is delicious. We'd be full if we ordered just a soup, but..."
Maria B
"A great spot! Delicious food and huge servings. I got the falafel wrap and it could have fed two people. My family got the bowls and salads which..."
Lindsey Muzzio
"I had the absolute best Dolmas and sweet potato fries with pomegranate walnut sauce which was absolutely awesome. Everything that we ordered was..."
Kimberly Borba
"Delicious food! Everything we tried was excellent quality. The bowls with pearl couscous were the..."
Robert Ellefson
"Revisiting an old time favorite, Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine, Aptos. Great atmosphere as you can see from the photos, right? All yummy comfort food...."
Sonam Famarin
Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
87/100 (550 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Fish
Shrimp
Beef
Salad
Chili
Sit down
Mexican
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I grew up here and, have had the privilege of dining here since it"s humble beginnings .. I"m a vegie but, always enjoyed the very best cheese..."
Robert Shaw
"I've been eating here since about 1974, and have never, EVER had a bad meal, or poor service!!! Great place, and the chips and salsa are phoenominal!..."
Pamela Horton Narez
"The absolute best - been coming here since I was just a little kid (48 now...) - been a tradition in our family for even longer with my Aunt and Dad...."
Kera Kechter Bagwell
"I grew up in this town for 23 years (until I couldn't afford it anymore). Every time I visit SC (at least 2x/year) I go here as soon as I arrive and..."
Kat Slater
"This was my first visit. The service was friendly and very fast. This food was magnificent! (#3 cheese enchilada and chili relleno) Don't bother..."
Shelly Herber Trawick
"Manuels has the best food! And the nicest waits people ! My family has Been going here for 50 years and have never had a bad meal or a bad time !..."
Rene M Migues
"Always the best! Don’t forget to purchase a jar of salsa from the..."
Craig Alleger
"Great food and excellent service!!! You might have to wait in line because folks come from all over to come here. Line out the door every weekend...."
Raylee Christine
"Great service. Attentive and cheerful. Food was very fresh ingredients and super stove hot. The salsa had spicy hot if you wanted it. Terrific..."
FoodMan
"Friday night specials are wonderful. The best personal waitor. For low..."
Lynn
"Among the tastiest options are cheese enchiladas, chili colorado, chili rellenos, carne asada tacos, and chicken flautas. The complimentary chips..."
Carole Terwilliger Meyers
"Amazing Mexican Cuisine:) Carlos Santana the musician has eaten here! My dad goes here a lot:) He said they have been In business for years! The..."
Em Morris
"I had dinner here yesterday and got the guacamole for starter which had cheese on it so those who are intolerant should specify no cheese on the..."
Michael
"I made reservations for 6:45 arrived at 6:00 guy said ok we will get you in sooner if possible we where seated by 6:15 service was great and..."
Armando Bautista
"Manuel's is a family-owned restaurant that has been there for several decades. They use high-quality meats that put Manuel's at the top of our list..."
Susan M
"Few places with indoor seating during covid days. Pretty authentic vibe which you would find in the food flavors too. Good standard menu options..."
Prax Chandra
The Palm Deli
82/100 (475 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Deli
American
American
Deli
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Sandwiches
Fast food
American
Café
Deli
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"One of the best tri-tip sandwiches I've ever had. It looked like my other three guests happy..."
Rick Kepler
"Incredible food! Highly recommend stoping and eating outside. ..."
Adam Carey
"Palm Deli Rocks! Great staff, always friendly and helpful and the food is fresh and..."
Pete Cullen
"This place has the best sandwiches! Everything there is so..."
Laurie Meyers Ponos
"The best original and fresh sandwiches in town..."
Rebecca Marani Riccabona
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Ericka Glaum
"In Santa Cruz it’s really hard to find local fresh food and this is my go to breakfast place first I got a Paleo bowl the second time I came I got..."
jessica lisaola
"I’ve loved the Palm Deli for years! I’m a local and my favourite treat of the day is running up to the corner to have the Palm Deli Staff make me..."
Katie Peranick
"The Primetime at The Palm sandwich is a must have! The bread, cheddar, and grilled sweet onions are cooked just right and the smokey bbq sauce..."
jon doe
"Living in Aptos for about 6 years now and I have to say I am very disappointed in some locals who have reviewed this place and have given no..."
jerry Lenord