17 Best Seafood Restaurants near Aptos

Dos Pescados Seafood • $$
21 Seascape Village, Aptos

Customers` Favorites

Choros with Caramel and Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Dolce Leche and Chocolate Swirl Ice Cream
Soft Serve Chocolate Ice Cream
Chicken Enchiladas
Rice \u0026 Beans
Chicken Flautas
Chips and Salsa
Arugula Salad
Tuna Tostada
Cabbage Slaw

“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.“

4.5 Superb40 Reviews
Pino Alto Restaurant Fine Dining • $$
Sesnon House at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos

Customers` Favorites

Homemade Bread

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

4.9 Superb16 Reviews
Four Streams Kitchen Chinese • $
7960 Soquel Dr k, Aptos

Customers` Favorites

Szechuan Beef Broccoli Fried Rice
Sesame Chicken Broccoli
Szechuan Boiled Fish
Appetizer Sampler
Pork Fried Rice
Wor Wonton Soup
Orange Chicken
Bowl of Rice
Fish Boiled

“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.“

4.4 Superb85 Reviews
Taqueria Los Pericos Mexican • $
36 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos

Customers` Favorites

Two Chile Rellenos Plate with Rice Beans Guacamole Sour Cream Lettuce Tomatoes \u0026 Tortillas
Breakfast Ham Burrito
Perico Super Burrito
Pericos Super
Bean Burrito
Fish Taco

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

4.3 Superb75 Reviews
Poki Bowl Aptos Asian Fusion • $
98 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos

Customers` Favorites

Regular Bowl
Large Bowl
Poki Salad
Poke Bowl
Avocado
Edamame

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

3.8 Good27 Reviews
Sanderlings Restaurant American • $$
1 Seascape Resort Dr, Aptos

Customers` Favorites

Fish and Chips and Slaw with Fruit Substituting the Chips
Chocolate Mousse
Chicken Sandwich
Clam Chowder
Crab Cakes
Beet Salad
Burger
Poke

“Loved this evening. Thanks ❤️“

3.4 Good241 Reviews
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge Seafood • $$
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz - 6.98 miles

Customers` Favorites

Morning Harvest Vegetable Bisque
Huevos Rancheros Tostada
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
14 Oz Ribeye Steak GF
Pacific Catch Tacos
Hangar Steak Frites
Pacific Gracie Catch
Dungeness Crab Cakes
O'Neill's Poke Bowl
Crab Cake Benedict

“Great service, great food“

4.2 Good528 Reviews
Café Cruz Seafood • $$
2621 41st Ave, Soquel - 3.67 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Harris Ranch Skirt Steak Salad
Fettuccine & Harris Ranch Skirt Steak
Skirt Steak Fettuccine Alfredo
Black and Blue Ahi Tuna Club
Monterey Bay Crispy Calamari
Blackened Chicken Sandwich
Calamari Steak Sandwich
Shaved Brussels Sprouts
Cajun Fried Artichokes
Garlic Herb Rotisserie

“Cheerful greeting when we came in. We were given a choice of tables, we picked our favorite. Bread arrived right away waiter came to get our drink order. He was very cheerful and helpful. We already knew what we wanted for dinner so he took our order. Drinks came, tasty. Our dinner came up fairly quickly. Beautiful presentation. Everything was delicious! Fillet was perfect and melted in my mouth, my husband had the skirt steak pasta and enjoyed it too. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. The whole experience felt like coming to your favorite local restaurant, comfortable, friendly, great food... We had a great time.“

4.4 Superb449 Reviews
Pete's Capitola Seafood • $$$
231 Esplanade #102, Capitola - 3.1 miles

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Cocktail
Caesar Salad

“May be the best restaurant in all of Santa Cruz county. Love the lunch menu with simple, fresh, lobster rolls and the dinner menu with great cocktails and fresh seafood.

Environment is peaceful and prettt with the water view. Everyone who works there is so nice too!“

4.5 Superb59 Reviews
Riva Fish House Seafood • $$
31 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz - 6.74 miles

Customers` Favorites

Riva's Famous Fried Calamari
Raw Oysters on the Half Shell
Calamari and Fish and Chips
Crab and Shrimp Sandwich
Lupe's Might Fish Tacos
Calamari Appetizer
Fisherman's Plate
Clam Chowder Bowl
Dozen Raw Oysters
Steamed Mussels

“great service and awesome views. happy hour was great, margaritas. the fish and chips were delicious 😋“

4.2 Good281 Reviews
Aldo's Harbor Restaurant Seafood • $$
790 Mariner Park Way, Santa Cruz - 5.81 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fugasia Cod Sandwich
Calamari and Chips
Calimari and Chips
Prawn Quesadilla
Fish and Chips
Crab Benedict
Fish N Chips
Eggs Benedict
Clam Chowder
Fish Tacos

“Calamari and chips. Only thing we order . 30 + years“

4.3 Superb87 Reviews
Hook & Line Seafood • $$$
105 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz - 7.16 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mussels and Fries
Kampachi Sashimi
mt Lassen Trout
Pumpkin Risotto
Chocolate Tart
Cocktail Hour
Fish and Chips
Deviled Eggs
Calimari
Scallops

“From someone who really appreciates good food, I was totally blown away by this meal. Everything from the oysters to the salad, the cod, the mussels and the halibut ceviche were absolutely delicious!!! The service was attentive yet spacious, the atmosphere is lovely and the music and lighting is appropriately soft making for good table conversation.“

4.2 Good152 Reviews
FireFish Grill Seafood • $$
25 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz - 6.75 miles

Customers` Favorites

Riva's Famous Fried Calamari
Oysters on the Half Shell
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Firefish Seafood Platter
The New Fish and Chips
Clam Chowder Bread Bowl
Seafood Rockefeller
Calamari and Fries
Clam Chowder Bowl
Fisherman's Pasta

“We enjoyed the dinner specials recently. Arrived here right before New Years, 12-30. I hade the daily catch and my wife had the steak pasta. Delicious. My fish was petrale sole, mixed vegetables, rice pilaf. Wife’s steak pasta was flavorful and creamy. We sat at the bar so service wasn’t the best but still attentive. Will return tomorrow. HAPPY NEW YEAR“

4.1 Good210 Reviews
Mariscos Al Encanto Seafood • $$
410 Rodriguez St, Watsonville - 9.09 miles

Customers` Favorites

Import Beer

“even thought bo margatitas where available, the Food was amazing!!!! loved the fish, Mojarra; the sauce the waiter suggested, so delicious. she was very kind, welcoming and helpful. thank you.... never been here before, and the drive was so worth it...“

4.3 Superb14 Reviews
Johnny's Harborside Seafood • $$
493 Lake Ave, Santa Cruz - 5.7 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sand Dab Sandwich
Shrimp and Grits
Fish and Chips
Fried Calamari
Fish & Chips
Caesar Salad
Fresh Catch
Clam Chowder
Fish Tacos
Fresh Fish

“So happy to have Johnnys open for lunch and Taco Tuesday ❣️“

4 Good147 Reviews
Seaside Fish & Chowder (formerly Fisherman's Galley) Seafood • $
400 Beach St, Santa Cruz - 6.72 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fish and Chips

“Absolutely the best crab sandwich I’ve ever had!

Seaside Fish and Chowder at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a hidden gem that every seafood lover needs to visit. I stopped by on a whim and ended up having one of the most memorable meals of my trip.

Their crab sandwich is out of this world—sweet, fresh crab meat served on perfectly grilled sourdough from Sumano’s Bakery, crisped in butter until golden. The flavors were perfectly balanced, rich, and comforting without being heavy. You can taste the freshness.

The staff was friendly, the service was quick even with a crowd, and the location can’t be beat—right near the beach, with that classic Boardwalk vibe.

Highly recommend grabbing a crab sandwich (and maybe a bowl of chowder too!) and enjoying it while watching the waves. This place is a must-stop when you're in Santa Cruz!“

3.9 Good33 Reviews
Fire Fish Seafood • $$
59 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz - 6.71 miles

Customers` Favorites

Our Award-Winning New England Clam Chowder
Classic Fish and Chips
Calamari and Fries
Smoked Salmon
Fish Tacos
Rolls

“The food was outstanding, we had the one of the daily specials and our server was very friendly.“

3.9 Good64 Reviews

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