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.”

“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 🥰🙏🏻🥗”

“Churchills is amazing.”

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

“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!”

“I have never had a bad experience here! Every time the pizza is phenomenal. The toppings are fresh and plentiful, we order here often! We get our pizza customized with the gluten-free crust and vegan cheese so it can accommodate our family of gluten-free dairy free folks and I am so grateful for the accommodation without sacrificing any taste! Top notch establishment!”

“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!”

“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!”

“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”

“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.”

“Love the Atmosphere, food was delicious.”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“For profit comfortable study hall for cabrillo students during the week, and a place to meet up after church. Main floor, upstairs and outdoor seating.
Incredible black espresso.”

“the best ice cream i had ever had. the pistachio and rocky road are the bomb. also, the serving is huge. the workers were great too, super friendly. can’t wait to come back from SF. another reason to visit aptos aside from hiking and riding my bike at Nisene. highly recommend”

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

“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.”

“actually had a big smile on my face the whole time i was there. the food was so good, i genuinely forgot to take pictures before i started eating. the vibe was cozy and also just really welcoming i knew we made the right call stopping in. cant wait to come back next time im in the area especially for that lavender thing we tried”

“great food, employees very nice and sweet”

“Best breakfast and ambience 🥰”

“Have been here several times for breakfast and lucky for us we almost always get Naomi as our server, although every one is super nice! Naomi is very attentive and will give suggestions if you ask. She’s awesome! Today hubby and I each got the Huevos Rancheros-delicious! Two crispy tortillas with black beans, their yummy ranchero sauce, cheese and two perfect eggs over medium. I never ever finish my breakfast but this was so good I did and finished before the hubby-lol! And the bill was $37.00. I can’t remember the last time I paid this little of an amount for a delicious breakfast for two. They also have daily lunch specials-always good and so reasonable!”

“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!”

“He said to not complain if the Szechuan boiled fish was too spicy, and sir, it was perfect! Never had it before but best recommendation! The dumplings looked handmade! Everything was delicious!”

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

“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!”

“My family and I enjoyed an early dinner at Green Papaya last night (a Thursday around 5:45) and honestly it was the best meal out we’ve had in a long time. The food is fresh and flavorful, every single person loved their dish. We ordered the chicken/pork pad Thai, pork pad see ew, the sizzling black pepper steak special, garlic shrimp, coconut shrimp, and potstickers. My mouth is drooling just writing this review. Stop by you won’t be disappointed!! I will say I think Thai food always tastes sooo much better in restaurant and this place is super cute so if you can, enjoy a night out instead of ordering to go.”

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

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

“The clam chowder is worth the trip.”

“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!”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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’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!”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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”

“My son loves going here! They have really good breakfast burritos! Every time my son has an orthodontist appointment right around the corner we end up here so he can grab a bite. Clean and good customer service with us every time.”

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

“Delicious food and excellent service!”

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

“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.”