Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside

4.5

637 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

Savor our handcrafted cocktails and flavorful dishes right beside the distillery where our premium spirits are crafted. Whether you prefer indoor dining, a lively bar atmosphere, or our covered heated patio, we provide a variety of seating options to enhance your experience.

HOURS:
Monday - Thursday // 5pm - 9pm
Friday // 4pm - 9pm
Saturday - Sunday // 11:30am - 9pm

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Distillery
Hours of Operation
Fri 16:00–21:00 Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 16:00–21:00
Phone number
(831) 600-7376 ext. 1
Website
https://www.venusspirits.com/vsckwestside
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We offer private parties the option to buy out our tasting room. You will have access to our indoor space and outdoor patio. We also offer private parties the option to buy out the restaurant. This means that your party will have the entire restaurant, bar and heated side patio. Our chefs have curated a menu with multiple options for our guests.

Location
200 High Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3713
Area
Santa Cruz
Cross Street
Delaware Avenue
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Celebrate your birthday with us!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 17:00 - 21:00,Sat - 16:00 - 21:00
Join us on your birthday and enjoy a complimentary slice of chocolate torte!
Daily Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 17:00 - 21:00,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

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What 637 people are saying

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Ambience
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Innovative
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Healthy
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Hot spot
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Neighbourhood gem
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Lively
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing cocktails" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive staff," and the lively atmosphere. Highlights include the innovative menu featuring standout brunch options and unique appetizers. Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or a fun night out.

637 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
Austin2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a really great time! They were able to easily accommodate our group of 8 and we tried an assortment of things which were all delicious! Especially the frozen Paloma. That’s my favorite drink in town! Wish the Aptos location had a bigger menu as that location is more convenient. But will go back!
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Julie VIP
San Francisco13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Pleasant server, took a long time for any beverage. Crispy Brussels sprouts divine, butternut carrot ginger soup excellent, great crème brûlée
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Alicia
San Francisco57 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Cure cheeseburger with bacon and a fried egg is the BEST burger I’ve had in years! I wish it was on the regular menu and not just weekend brunch.
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deirdre
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food and drinks the Caesar salad was excellent, HUGE portion of fries and I also had the mole ribs , very interesting and different
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Braden
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always reliable quality and service. Happy to see new items on the menu too.
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Aris VIP
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Waitress tried to rush through the meal, picking up dishes before they were completely eaten. She got impatient and visibly upset when asked to split the bill.
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Tracy
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The New Zealand salmon cooked to go in the salad was cooked so perfectly!
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Susanne VIP
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I love Venus and try to go there as often as possible. Love the drinks. Focaccia bread took forever. At first it was supposed to be to be 5 minutes & I was asked if that was okay and I said yes and then the server moved it to 15 min. After 25 min he came to the table and said it had to be”cooled”. He came 10 more minutes and said it was still cooling. I asked “what is the real story?”. My recommendation would be to just tell the truth from the start!!! I have no idea what was going on but I didn’t like how it was handled… I had ordered a Caesar salad with chicken for my main dish just because I saw focaccia bread on the menu & bread is my weakness. The bread finally came out after we had finished up. I really liked the lady that seated us…she said she was the general manager. We felt so welcomed to Venus when she greeted us.
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Margaret VIP
San Francisco3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food was all right, but the service and ambiance didn't match the price of the food. It was loud and a bit sterile. The cornbread was very dry. The salmon and shrimp and grits were good, but the steaks were just all right. Our server was nice, but not very attentive. We had to ask for things repeatedly.
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Dana
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food and drinks as always were fabulous. In my opinion the value was great. It was a bit noisy (but we expected that). The service however was a bit mediocre and inconsistent. Overall we had a wonderful time and I am so glad we picked Venus for our New Years Eve celebration!
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FAQs

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 600-7376 ext. 1.

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside is rated 4.5 stars by 637 OpenTable diners.

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today