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 🥰🙏🏻🥗”

“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.”

“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!”

“This place is exactly what you want in a reasonably priced, yummy, family joint that's just relaxed and fun. Service is exceptional, and there is something for everyone on the menu.”

“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”

“We always have a great experience at Pizza My Heart! Employees were attentive and busy at work. The restaurant was clean. We had an amazing dinner. Will return soon.”

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

“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!”

“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.”

“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!”

“Love the Atmosphere, food was delicious.”

“They are open on Sunday!Wonderful authentic Chinese food(slightly less spicy for local tastes)- locally owned and friendly. Bustling, Casual sit down and take out. Lots of conversation in mandarin between kitchen, owners and hosts- which we love. We went in a large group and tried 10 dishes. Favorites were garlic chicken wing appetizer, spicy green beans, fish stew, cumin lamb, Sichuan style chicken, and the mu shu pork. We also like led the Sichuan tofu, scallops with broccoli, Mongolian beef (Chinese fajitas), and the candied walnut shrimp.”

“I'm old and im picky about food and food service. the food here is worth the drive. its authentic and someone is taking the time. the staff knowledgable and fun.

it gives me hope”

“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! :)”

“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! :)”

“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.”

“great food, employees very nice and sweet”

“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!”

“Really happy with our meal from Ambrosia. The lamb curry was delicious, and the naan was perfect. We also got an order of the paneer tikka masala which was lovely.

No complaints, will surely be back!”

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

“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!”

“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!”

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

“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”

“Absolutely one the best pizzas in an area where many are very good. The ordering process and delivery can not be better, fast, hot and done to what was ordered. Multiple replies per text keeping you up to the minute as to the arrival of a DAMB GOOD PIZZA. Oh, and by the way, very reasonable price for the quality. Can't give more than 5 stars, but I would.”

“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!”

“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. ??”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“Friendly staff & great location.”

“Delicious food and excellent service!”

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

“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 !”

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

“Good food very friendly staff.”