Restaurants in Aptos

“My husband and I decided to check out the restaurant for lunch and it exceeded our expectations. We order the empanadas as a starter and they were absolutely delicious. The tocos we ordered were so yummy. They had such flavor, texture had depth. The wait staff were wonderful; professional, responsive, and always attending to our needs. We can't wait to return.”

“Churchills is amazing.”

“I had lunch with a friend today and I wanted to try Soul Salad I was not disappointed. Fresh, flavorful and the customer service was top notch The owner offered to make me something special: he grilled me sesame crusted tofu and put it on the Wasabi salad. That was so cool and I appreciated it too. btw it was delicious I ate every bite I was also able to customize a salad for my husband. Thank you Team Soul Salad for an amazing lunch 🥰🙏🏻🥗”

“Every time I go, spot in with the food. This is what I look for in a restaurant. Think out of the box menu with consistency every time I go with every item I order. I keep working down the menu to try everything. They obviously make their own sauce, the ranch, super bomb diggity. Fries, onion rings, salad all fresh and crisp. Mac and Gouda cheese bites, Yes! Chop cheese, you gotta have one of these! Mushroom cap “burger “ something you will crave, Parish pie, goodness wrapped up in one dish. Salmon fish & chips, fantastic. And I forgot to mention beer, beer, beer, they also have beer and mixed drinks. There is always specials on the screens. Last time I noticed something about tenderloin and bacon …… can’t wait to go back and find out!”

“I had an amazing birthday here. The staff are so friendly and right there when you need them. The food….omg the food. I had lamb shank with mashed potatoes and sautéd veggies. Everything was cooked to perfection! I live 4 hours away. I can’t wait to come back.”

“I love good pizza that you can order by the slice. Their Greek salad hit the spot also. If your looking for something besides pizza their meatball sandwich is amazing!”

“Honestly, this is one of the best BBQ places in the Bay Area. Their meats definitely have that WOW factor! I love how welcoming the staff is here. It feels like they genuinely want you to feel comfortable and enjoy some great BBQ. We’ve ordered takeout and dined in many times, and I’ve always appreciated the consistency of the food. The quality of the meat is top-notch, with a perfect smoky flavor and tenderness. Their brisket is the best — a great balance of lean and fatty cuts, crispy edges, and juicy, flavorful meat that falls apart beautifully. The tri-tip is also moist and cooked to perfection, though you can definitely notice the difference in tenderness between the two cuts of beef. The ribs are meaty, perfectly cooked, and have a wonderful smoky flavor. They shouldn't fall off the bone on their own, but they come off easily — exactly how ribs should be. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. The pulled BBQ pork melts in your mouth, incredibly moist and perfectly smoked. One thing to note: items tend to run out early, so it’s a good idea to call or order ahead!”

“Been enjoying Manuels since 1966. Love the red snapper, the salad, flautas with guacamole...great food always! Hopefully coming to dinner tonight! ♥️”

“A place where you could bring any of age family member and not be concerned of the atmosphere. Great spot to wait and have a drink before going into Manuel’s or Casa Rosa”

“Love the Atmosphere, food was delicious.”

“We love the Maverick's meat, Fort Point, and Depot Hill. The gluten free crust is thin and crunchy, and the regular crust is a yummy sourdough. They pile on the toppings and their sauce is delicious. We've never experienced cold pizza delivery as of yet.”

“Fourth time here and still left impressed. Pizza, gnocchi, ragu, and sole dishes were fantastic. Didn leave room for desert but tried the strawberry and cream and lemon curd, anyway. Glad we did. Drinks were great too. Nice enough for a date night. Casual enough to be a great neighborhood hang. 10/10.”

“Wonderful lunch for about 28 people. the food was delicious and healthy. the service was impressive”

“Excellent Thai restaurant. All dishes had amazing flavors, courteous staff and nice atmosphere. Been here a handful of times and it’s always consistent. We came in close to closing time and they had no problem accommodating us. Highly recommended!”

“1st time here and holy cow absolutely delicious
Service was excellent
Staff pefect when it came to attending to our table and the cooks are very skilled as it wasn’t long at all before we received the food
Definitely worth the buck”

“They make the best ice cream in town, with over 100 flavors to choose from”

“Favorite roaster around! Haven't had a bag of beans I don't like. Currently on a kick of pulling shots and making lattes with After Party. Super thick crema and great tasting notes. Don't see myself changing up from Cat & Cloud anytime soon!”

“Have been coming here for 20+ years (yes, I know, it was Surf City before). Today’s experience was probably the best ever. The staff is super friendly. The quality of the food is great. Love the choice of cheese for the dawners. And the eggs were perfect. Unfortunately we aren’t locals or we would be back more often. But, we do come back to the area, it’s on our “must go” list.”

“Friendly employees that greet you with a smile that feels genuine. Smooth, flavorful coffee with lots of options to customize. A very generous amount of cream cheese on the bagel, which is truly appreciated!”

“Aptos area is famous for Marrianne’s Ice cream, but i must say Bruster’s ice cream quality and flavor is still my favorite. Best plain chocolate and Smores ice cream i know. They also have great specials like 50% off banana splits ( bring your own banana) on Thursday and other weekly specials. Highly recommended.”

“Best breakfast and ambience 🥰”

“We love Bangkok West! It’s become part of our routine to visit Bangkok West whenever we are in the area. Love the welcoming vibes and delicious food. Amp is our favorite - she is so sweet and friendly and takes the time to make us feel so comfortable. She adores our dog and always makes it a point to connect with us. We look forward to coming here!”

“Absolutely delicious! Just as we walked in a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies were placed on the cover, so of course I had to get one with my vanilla latte, egg and cheese bagel and the chicken bacon ranch sandwich. All of which are top tier. My friend ordered a few of their cannolis and egg/cheese/bacon croissant. This will remain on my list of favorite delis”

“This past weekend, we decided to visit Lester Estate Wines. The property is beautiful, with spaces for events and parties. Following the signs to the tasting room, you enter and see a long room decorated with all kinds of different woodsy/nature themed items. The staff greeted us and led us to a nice outdoor seating area. I tried the new Pinot Noir reds and she tried a mix of sparkling and still whites. Overall, it was a pleasant time and there is plenty to see! Another good wine tasting experience in the mountains north of Aptos!”

“The best coffee in aptos homemade muffins and pastries , cozy warm atmosphere”

“I am a die hard Starbucks fan, and this was my first time having Peets coffee, they are amazing and way better than Starbucks! :)”

“I am a die hard Starbucks fan, and this was my first time having Peets coffee, they are amazing and way better than Starbucks! :)”

“First time there … loved the vibe will be back”

“We’ve always loved Akira, but recently their chefs have been taking their sushi game to a whole new level. Very delicious with big portions of food & we have yet to have a roll that we didn’t like. Highly recommend!”

“We went here for dinner and the food was authentic and flavorful. Service was great, the staff were kind and caring. Overall, a good experience and I would definitely return.”

“Food is delicious. Service was top notch. Staff is extremely friendly.”

“Such a relaxing Meal, such friendly owners and the food was super delicious and a reasonable price so glad we came here now it’s our new favorite Chinese restaurant”

“The clam chowder is worth the trip.”

“Coffee and food are top tier, no doubt about it. But everyone knows it so it's quite loud and crowded there. But that's no knock on the crew or the food.”

“We ordered a takeout pizza 20 minutes before closing as we were driving into Aptos. The staff was very accommodating and said they would be there when we were to arrive in 25 minutes. They had the pizza ready and it was very good. Great job Pizza 1 Aptos!”

“They make a great latte, and I can always find a few familiar faces on the patio”

“great food, employees very nice and sweet”

“Got take out , super fast service. Great food , nice portions Carne Asada Tacos and Burrito. I had 3 shrimp tacos, the bomb !!👍😁👍👍.”

“First time golfing, the staff was great! The course was great!”

“The service was great. The food is good and portions are large. Moderate pricing, but dog friendly!”

“I’ve been eating at Gordos for 22 plus years now. Favorite taqueria of all time. Always recommend it to friends, only leaving this review because the burrito I had last night was literally the most perfect burrito they’ve ever made for me. It blew my mind. I’ve literally ordered the same thing for 22 years almost weekly 😂 love this place. Thank you Gordos!”

“Strawberry walnut salad was great and the feta fries OMG so good”

“Service was wonderful, food was excellent. Special deal if it’s your birthday! Don’t worry, they don’t sing to you😂”

“Pizza is very good. Friendly people work their. Staff is very good and help you rite away. Price is good and lot of space. Love to visit again”

“I love this pizza! Can’t get enough unfortunately…😉 I have been eating VH at various locations for over 30 yrs. Every time we pass through Aptos, we try and time it perfectly for lunch or dinner. Great location too.”

“It's an old fashioned burger joint right by the beach. For some it is a traditional stop when leaving the nearby beach.”

“Wonderful food $. Affordable Fresh Fish. Wishing success in Aptos, try Poki Bowl Aptos!”

“Excellent ice cream with vegan options. Gluten free waffle cone too”

“The sandwich was just ok but the homemade cookies were excellent. I wish I had tried the burrito, it looked really good. The guy behind the counter was super friendly.”

“First time going there and it was nice. Really sweet lady at the counter. Doughnuts were good and really liked the apple fritter. She even gave me an extra doughnut. ??”

“I might recommend this place for its pies & pastries, but not their coffee offerings. I guess they don’t get many requests for mochas because what I got was mostly milk with a splash of coffee & zero chocolate. Getting it iced costs another 50¢, which I’ve never seen before. They really don’t promote their coffee beverages, so…. Hopefully your experience will be better.”

“Always good place to eat. Staff is super nice”

“Friendly staff & great location.”

“Been coming here for decades for very good Chinese food! NOTE: the phone and address shown on this FB page is correct, but the "pandainn" website shown here is NOT for this restaurant in Aptos, but for a Southern California chain of 5 restaurants.”

“Delicious food and excellent service!”

“I wrote a detailed review on 831 Best and Worst Facebook page and this was definitely the BEST category ! Cannot go wrong IMO !”

“Great manager now and great checkers ....Wendy”

“Good food very friendly staff.”