Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Aptos

12 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside restaurant

1. Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Aptos

Booked 9 times today

Newly renovated beachside restaurant, located in Aptos, CA. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails with locally distilled Venus Spirits and a menu featuring local seafood, produce, and Venus favorites. Indoor, bar, and patio seating available. Dinner Hours: Wednesday - Thursday // 5pm - 9pmFriday - Sunday // 4pm - 9pmLunch Hours:Friday - Sunday // 12pm - 3pm

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2. The View, a Treeside Restaurant

4.1

Excellent(1167)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Cruz

Booked 24 times today

Set high on a hilltop with breathtaking panoramic views of the Monterey Bay, The View, at Chaminade offers a unique dining experience. Indoor and outdoor seating allows guests to enjoy the naturally beautiful scenery which compliments the contemporary California Cuisine. Whether it’s sustainable seafood or locally grown produce, The View emphasizes natural ingredients while providing four-diamond service. A 4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks to help cover increases in labor costs and to support a higher minimum wage.***Please note that our kitchen closes from 1:30pm-2:00pm to prepare for dinner service. Our bar and restaurant remain open during that time, offering a fine selection of local wines, craft beers, signature cocktails, and non-alcoholic refreshments to enjoy.

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3. Sevy's Bar + Kitchen

3.9

Excellent(192)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Aptos

Booked 5 times today

Sevy's Bar + Kitchen is located in Aptos, California at the Seacliff Inn, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. This newly-renovated establishment offers a variety of menu items for lunch and dinner with a focus on fresh California cuisine. A truly serene patio dining setting sets the mood for a relaxing lunch, romantic dinner or some family fun with your pup! Don't forget to bring your favorite friends along and indulge in some hand crafted cocktails, local beers and wine from the full bar. Live entertainment will be featured weekly, so be sure to check out the schedule on our website.Thank you and we hope to see you soon!

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4. Sanderlings - Seascape Resort

3.9

Excellent(1290)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Aptos

Booked 2 times today

Sanderlings Restaurant at Seascape Beach Resort offers elegant, casual dining with a spectacular ocean view from sunrise to sunset.

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5. Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2032)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Soquel

Booked 24 times today

Cafe Cruz is a popular and lively local restaurant. We offer casual/fine dining with a full bar, indoor and heated patio dining. Guests enjoy watching the "magic" created in our open copper-backed kitchen each night by our talented team of chefs. Notable features include many locally sourced foods, nightly sustainable seafood specials, and many creative salad and vegetable options. Our innovative pastas and sandwiches are always a hit. Spit-Roasted meats are featured each night, cooked on a french Rotisol rotisserie. The lush garden room can seat larger parties of up to 35. Guests enjoy our warm friendly service, our many seating options, and exceptionally delicious food.

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6. Zelda's on the Beach

4.3

Awesome(550)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Capitola

Booked 12 times today

Zelda’s restaurant is in the heart of Capitola Village. We are located on the beach with spectacular views of the Monterey Bay and Capitola Wharf.Zelda’s Restaurant has been serving local customers as well as others from all over the world for the past thirty years. We offer indoor and outdoor dining with a beachfront deck where you can literally reach and touch the warm sand of Capitola Beach.

7. Vinocruz

4.6

Exceptional(123)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Soquel

Booked 1 time today

Vinocruz Wine Bar and Kitchen features over 50 local wines by the glass from the beautiful and often under appreciated Santa Cruz Mountains AVA starting at about $9 a glass along with local ciders and beers on tap. We also have an extensive menu of small plates including Flatbreads, Fish Tacos, Street Tacos, Short rib Sliders, House made Hummus, Vino Burger, Port infused Truffles, daily specials and much more!We are located in Soquel Village about a 2 min drive from Capitola beach and 10 min from SC Beach Boardwalk. Our large redwood bar and handmade tables offer a cozy, but modern dining experience. For groups larger than 4 please give us a call and we would be happy to accommodate you. Our goal is to be your go-to location for a slightly upscale wine bar in Santa Cruz County and also THE place to go explore Santa Cruz Mountains Wines.

8. la Posta

4.8

Exceptional(2332)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Cruz

Booked 25 times today

Select from a menu that features dishes composed of locally sourced ingredients as well as house-made pastas, naturally leavened breads and pizzas from our brick oven. Because we rely on the bounty of the Santa Cruz farming community, our menu changes frequently and features a wide array of specials. La Posta’s all-Italian wine list includes autochthonous varieties from small producers, by-the-glass and by the bottle. La Posta adheres to the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch Program and is a certified City of Santa Cruz Green Business.We are so thankful for the incredible support from our customers and community. We will continue to adjust our service based upon best practices for keeping our staff and community safe.

9. Laili

4.7

Exceptional(2859)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Santa Cruz

Booked 28 times today

Laili is our expression of love through food and service. We offer a unique menu made up of fusion Afghani Mediterranean items that include kabobs, wraps, flatbreads, pastas, and spiced lamb and chicken dishes as well as delicious vegetarian options.Laili Restaurant "BEST MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT", Good Times 2023, Voted #1Rich Mediterranean Flavors with a Unique Afghan Twist in the Heart of Downtown Santa Cruz.Currently taking reservations for lunch and dinner, walk-ins welcome too.Dine in our elegant, secluded, off street patio. Visit our website for event information.

10. Gabriella Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(975)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Cruz

Booked 4 times today

Zagat rated as "OUTSTANDING". Gabriella Cafe is a 50 seat, picturesque and romantic dining experience in downtown Santa Cruz.

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Rickvip
San Francisco Bay Area •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing food and terrific service. Very highly recommended.
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Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Soquel
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4.7
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Filiz
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful Thanksgiving buffet. Lots of options for all courses, the staff was amazing. If you want to have your feast without the cooking and clean up, this is a sure bet!
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Sevy's Bar + KitchenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Aptos
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3.9
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Marty
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Best Thanksgiving ever. Perfect weather and my adult son and I sat on the terrace. I'm not usually a fan of corporate hotels or restaurants but the buffet was remarkable, the view breathtaking and we were not hurried. We asked about hiking trails and were given a map and pointed in the right direction. We took a lovely 3 mile hike along redwood trails afterwards. It's the irst time I haven't cooked a Thanksgiving meal in 35 years!
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The View, a Treeside RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Cruz
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4.1
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Martyvip
Las Vegas •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our party of 4 came to Venus right when they opened at 5:00 pm. Although the receptionist did not greet any of the waiting customers, the remainder of our experience was excellent. The food and service were both wonderful. We tried two different gin and tonics. Great botanicals! This is a little gem.
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Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | BeachsidePrice: Expensive• Californian• Aptos
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4.5
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Forrest
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 Nov 2024
Return of head chef Ben Hillan has brought a refreshed menu of locally sourced fish, meat and produce. Highly recommend the Black Cod, Dungeness Crab Salad, Prosciutto wrapped Halibut and Steak Bavette.
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Sanderlings - Seascape ResortPrice: Expensive• Californian• Aptos
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3.9

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside

2. The View, a Treeside Restaurant

3. Sevy's Bar + Kitchen

4. Sanderlings - Seascape Resort

5. Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar

6. Zelda's on the Beach

7. Vinocruz

8. la Posta

9. Laili

10. Gabriella Cafe

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