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Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside, Aptos, CA

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside

4.4
4.4
346 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood 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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Aptos
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Celebrate your birthday with Venus!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Join us on your birthday and enjoy a complimentary slice of chocolate torte!

    Celebrate your birthday with Venus! Photo
  • Daily Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    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

What 346 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
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Innovative

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Good for groups

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Hot spot

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Lively

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside boasts "exceptional food and service" in a vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include "delicious cocktails", flavorful dishes like prawns with pesto pasta, and attentive staff. The location's proximity to the beach adds to its charm, though some find it "a little loud". Perfect for a fun dining experience.

347 Reviews
  1. poppy

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place and always make a stop when we travel through SC. They have a fun diverse menu and high quality ingredients. The drinks are fun and tasty. My only complaint is the bussers can over bus the tables. Meaning, they take your plates before you’ve completely finished. I want to be able to scrape up the last morsel but the plate is usually whisked away too soon. I’d like to keep my plates a bit longer for dipping in the sauce or whatever. Not usually an Issue but was bugged by it last night. Other than that this place rocks. Service is spot on too.

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  2. Michael

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Focaccia was stale. Service was spotty. Entrees were all pretty good but not great. Drinks took a long time but were pretty good.

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  3. Michael

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were quickly seated for our 5:30 reservation, from a friendly person. From attentive wait staff refilling water glasses continuously to a server who checked in frequently enough, but not too much we appreciated the great service. To this point, I believe whoever is training the team they are consistent and effective- since every person we interacted with was friendly and willing to help. Cocktails were memorable and our Pinot was a great outing for the meal. All of the entrees had great flavor and were served timely; temp was perfect and at the same time. Always wonderful to enjoy professional service and exceptional food!

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  4. Leslie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great & friendly team. Food is delicious, Drinks are fun and flavorful! And run by a great local family! Can’t get any better than that <3

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  5. Eric

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff truly impressed us with their exceptional service, making us feel welcomed and well taken care of throughout our visit. The ambiance of the establishment was delightful, featuring a perfect blend of cozy lighting and tasteful décor that created a warm and inviting atmosphere. As for the food, each dish we tried was outstanding, showcasing fresh ingredients and bold flavors that left a lasting impression. The cocktails were equally remarkable, expertly crafted with creative combinations that elevated our dining experience. We left with full bellies and happy hearts, and we are eagerly looking forward to our next visit!

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  6. Sepi

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks were amazing, food was delicious and service was great from Noelle. We’ll definitely be back!

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  7. Isabelle

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    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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  8. alois

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    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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  9. Monica

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were able to snag a last minute table at 5:30 p.m. on the patio on New Year's Eve. The Patio heaters made for a very cozy space. Indigo was our wait staff and she was prompt and knowledgeable. Both my husband and I ordered the New York strip medium. The steak was delicious as was the broccolini. However the potatoes were somewhat inedible as they were smashed and then cooked/fried in duck fat rendering them so hard and crisp that we were fearful of breaking a tooth. Fortunately, one or two were partially salvageable. My husband enjoyed his Gin & Tonic. I had the Bourbon Smash which was meh. I would try Venus again but not order the steak or specify a modification of the potatoes.

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  10. Mike

    VIP

    San Francisco

    95 reviews

    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    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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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 346 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside

131 Esplanade, Aptos, CA 95003-4501

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Aptos
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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