Restaurants in Aptos

“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 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 🥰🙏🏻🥗”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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”

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

“Wonderful place. Best Drunken noodles I've ever had. Very authentic, great atmosphere and really nice staff. Pool and Apple are awesome. Highly recommend!”

“This is MY go-to pizzeria. I like Pizza My Heart & I like Mountain Mike's & I like the other chains, but this one is good all the time, & it's right here in Aptos & it's super good. I like it very much. It's MY favorite.”

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

“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! ♥️”

“The clam chowder is worth the trip.”

“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.”

“I have been coming here pretty much since they opened. They have a great atmosphere, lots of coffee choices and food choices. Also, the staff is super friendly. Deven, Donny, Scully, Jake and the others really care about the customers and put a smile on your face ! I highly recommend Loft Coffee, I'm there every week! 🐳”

“Best breakfast and ambience 🥰”

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

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

“It’s one of those places where you can’t go inside you have to order at the window.if it’s cold outside that is the down side you can’t enjoy your ice cream there. I ordered a turtle Sunday and my only complaint is it would of been nice to actually get a brownie in my Sunday since that’s what turtle Sunday’s are known for and it’s was pricey still with out one so yeah.The location is good though.”

“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!”

“We just had our daughter’s post wedding brunch on the lovely private lower outside deck. Worked with Naomi to come up with the perfect buffet menu which they set up beautifully. They put flowers out on the tables and cleared plates regularly. Friendly lovely people as well.”

“Owner was very nice and friendly food was also exceptionally good

Kid-friendliness: Owner came by and interacted with our baby and made sure we had everything we needed for him”

“Happy to have good pizza in the neighborhood, and ordering online is streamlined. Got delivery tonight and it was very quick. Good experience all the way around.”

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

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

“Love this place. Great menu and service. We were welcomed with a bright smile and a positive attitude. So many great things to choose from. A wide beverage selection as well as some amazing cannoli! Definitely recommend a stop here. If you are headed to the beach it is very conveniently located.”

“Love the fresh, healthy ingredients and the warm smiles on the faces of staff! The Clean Juice app is a great way to order ahead.”

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

“Love the Atmosphere, food was delicious.”

“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!”

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

“Just finished eating here for the 1st time. I ordered my pad Thai to go and it was ready when I got there and still piping hot. The flavors are great! One of the better pad Thai I’ve had. Will definitely be back again!”

“It's really good time here. Had different foods like tandoori garlic prawns and pesto naan along with buffet items.
Service and food are top notch.”

“After dropping off the 7 Winklesticks and two boxes of Bluehanker Gobblygoons to Uutaacuss Coombaba the Sea Urchin diver from Uganda I was whipped. I think he's going to use those things to scrape the barnacles off his trawler, and I told him that's not what they're designed for, but he just mumbled and made some popping noises like the Bantu tribesmen do. He paid me and I couldn't get out any faster. I made a beeline straight for Eric's DeliCafe they're the best on the coast.5 stars all day long. ☆☆☆☆☆”

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

“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!”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We stopped by Taqueria Los Pericos in Aptos for lunch on Sunday, and it was fantastic! I had a burrito, and my partner got the fresh tostada, and both were absolutely delicious. You could tell the ingredients were super fresh.
The service was great, too—everyone was very helpful and friendly. On top of the delicious food, the prices were just right. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. Highly recommend this spot!”

“This was a great find! I loved the courtyard in the back. I had the veggie burrito without dairy (vegan). The fajita style veggies, black beans, ride and guacamole wrapped up in a grilled spinach tortilla was super fresh and tasty. I’ll be back!”

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

“Service was great, the server she was very polite and courteous as well as knowledgable and helped also explain the specials + drinks well. Food was presented and served in a very attractive way. Had the dinner special which included Fried Wontons + Spicy Ground Pork Noodle Soup & drink of choice. Very tasty and good mix of flavors, definitely a lot of food just for one person might even be able to share between two people. Will be back to try other dishes for sure!”

“I took my elderly Dad here for a little bite of lunch and it was quite excllent, we were both very pleased.

It was around 1 or so and my dad was craving Mexican food on our visit and he was sure there was a place at Deer Park Shopping Center (I think thats the name). We didnt find Mexican food but we did find Mangiamo, a little cozy place. It really reminds me of the tiny spots my family would go to in MX, LA, old school San Diego and old school Santa Cruz. Those places that are informal, laid back, interesting and you only know it's there if you already know its there. And boy are you cool if you know its there. (Maybe they need a bigger sign?)

The food was amazing! Our calzones were made fresh to order. The dough was perfectly cooked with no raw spots in the thicker parts and no burnt spots in the thinner parts. The cheese was tasty and melty but not runny or messy. The vegetables were cooked yet crunchy, if you have a pizza or calzone and the veggies are mushy it means they are not fresh! Crunch means the vegetables are fresh. Me and my father both liked how the crust looked. It reminded us of the way grandma would crimp her pie crusts. If there was one thing I could change it would be the marinara sauce that came on the side, I would use thinner sauce kept at a warmer temperature. Although part of me thinks that the cold thick sauce was meant to cool off the hot dough fresh out of the oven, since thats what I found myself doing. That being said I still give the food 5 stars. Reasonable price and nice portion size too.

The service was good. I think only one person was working (it was Labor Day) and if someone was helping them it would have been an easy 5 stars. I dont give them 4 stars as anything against them bc I worked a pizza place alone in Felton and it is very challenging to keep customers service at 5 stars in that situation. I do think they did the very best they could for us though, we were not the only customers there and they spoke respectfully to my father, ++. Only thing I would change for service is giving support to the employees bc they were doing their best multitasking.

There wasnt a lot of art or decor on the walls, no TV either. But it was very clean and organized for being such a small place. I did not check out their bathroom but they did have one available. After we left I looked at their pictures online and it makes me wonder if this place is sun downing? If they are PLEASE GIVE THEM YOUR BUSINESS! ITS A GREAT PLACE! And if not I think its a good idea to spend a lil money on decor. The atmosphere could be boosted easily in one day with a trip to Ross or Marshalls.

One last note: More beer and wine would be cool. Maybe bc its in a semi-business park that they can only serve a lil bit of alcohol? Not sure but more beer and wine on the menu would be great.
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There was a lil family eating when we were leaving, seems like a nice lil spot for mom and dad to have a drink with the kids.

All in all its an easy 4.5 stars for a young man and his elderly father. Now that I know this is here next to my dads place I look forward to having more 'zones for lunch, not sure how late they are open but maybe we'll get some pies for dinner too. This seems like a place for locals by locals, its more personal than Pizza My Heart with the same if not better quality.
Go check em out!”

“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”

“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. ??”

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

“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!”

“Friendly staff & great location.”

“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😂”

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

“Delicious food and excellent service!”

“The ITS breakfast burrito at this place was bigger heavier, and I dare say the best breakfast burrito I’ve ever had. It was loaded with potatoes, avocados, eggs, cheese, and several types of meat. Something else that stood out was the hot salsa, which was extremely hot, but also had a wonderful flavor. This is my favorite breakfast place moving forward in the area.”

“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.”

“My family and I have been getting Pizza, cheese burgers and teriyaki pineapple chicken sandwiches from Village Host for 28+ years! Always fresh and tasty cuisine! The high quality of food and value of the customers has been passed down from manager to manager through the years.”

“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.”

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

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

“I would definitely recommend grabbing coffee here! The atmosphere of the coffee shop is cozy and a great place to study or hang out. I have a class discussion here once a week, and always look forward to it. The staff are also super friendly and welcome.”

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

“Good food very friendly staff.”