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Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside, Aptos, CA

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside

4.4
4.4
340 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

HOURS:
Wednesday - Thursday // 5pm - 9pm
Friday // 4pm - 9pm
Saturday - Sunday // 12pm - 9pm

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Cocktail Bar, Fish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (831) 688-8917
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Interested in a private event? Check out https://www.venusspirits.com/events for more information.
  • Area
    Aptos
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Daily Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 16:00 - 21:00,Mon - Thu - 17:00 - 21:00,Fri - Sat - 16:00 - 21:00
    Join us for Happy Hour and enjoy a delightful midweek or weekend treat! Indulge in expertly crafted cocktails at special discounted prices, or savor a tempting selection of shareable plates, including our famous crispy brussels sprouts! Monday - Thursday // 5pm - 6pm Friday - Sunday // 4pm - 5pm

    Daily Happy Hour photo
  • Celebrate your birthday with Venus!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 16:00 - 21:00,Mon - Thu - 17:00 - 21:00,Fri - Sat - 16:00 - 21:00
    Join us on your birthday and enjoy a complimentary slice of chocolate torte!

    Celebrate your birthday with Venus! photo

What 340 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Innovative

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Good for groups

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Healthy

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Hot spot

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Romantic

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Lively

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside offers an inviting blend of delicious cocktails and flavorful dishes. Patrons rave about "exceptional service" and a vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include the "amazing" mac and cheese with lobster and creative cocktail selections. Enjoy a lively dining experience with stunning beachside views, perfect for both casual and special occasions.

340 Reviews
  1. Isabelle

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We really enjoyed New Year's Eve dinner here, and our server was excellent!

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  2. alois

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a New Years Eve dinner in a lively atmosphere with friends. It’s one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants.

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  3. Mike

    VIP

    San Francisco

    95 reviews

    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our meal at Venus. Noel was an exceptional server. She knew the menu and offered great suggestions. We will be back.

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  4. Cecilia

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were cold. Nice meal but outdoor seating too Cold.

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  5. Andrew

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The oysters were good, but the butternut squash/apple soup was too sweet. The fish and chips were average. The portabella mushroom sandwhich was good. The salad dressing was too sweet.

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  6. Erin

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, beautiful ambiance and fantastic service! 5 stars all around 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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  7. Rick

    VIP

    San Francisco

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great experience overall. Great beverages and food. Wonderful location.

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  8. Lisa

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Took forever to get our drinks, out of 3 dishes (at 6pm), soup tasted burnt, chicken was very dry and the last straw was the 3% surcharge for use of credit cards. I’m good to pay a lot of $ for good food and service. Venus provided neither. Won’t be coming back.

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  9. Ed

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, good service and easy for us find and good parking

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  10. Sara

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My burger was soggy I think because of the carmelized onions. It had a good taste but I only ate half because of sogginess

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FAQs

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 688-8917.

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside is rated 4.4 stars by 340 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside

131 Esplanade, Aptos, CA 95003-4501

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Aptos
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Cocktail Bar, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (831) 688-8917
  • Private party facilities
    Interested in a private event? Check out https://www.venusspirits.com/events for more information.
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