Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Aptos

11 restaurants available nearby

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1. Sanderlings - Seascape Resort

4.1

Excellent(1288)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Aptos

Booked 3 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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2. The View, a Treeside Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(1158)

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. Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2029)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Soquel

Booked 30 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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4. Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(1956)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Cruz

Booked 21 times today

Jack O’Neill Restaurant and Lounge is Santa Cruz’s best new destination for coastal California cuisine. The approachable and family-friendly vibe at Jack O’Neill Restaurant and Lounge will welcome hotel guests and locals alike.

5. la Posta

4.8

Exceptional(2331)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Santa Cruz

Booked 22 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.

6. Laili

4.7

Exceptional(2858)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Santa Cruz

Booked 23 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.

7. Gabriella Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(974)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Santa Cruz

Booked 3 times today

Gabriella Cafe is a highly rated, romantic Italian restaurant in downtown Santa Cruz. Reviewers consistently praise its 'creative', 'delicious' and 'fresh' food, 'consistently excellent' service, and the 'romantic' and 'charming' ambiance. Many mention it as a special occasion destination, with one stating 'Gabriella’s is a quaint almost European in ambiance. We reserve coming here for special occasions.'

8. Oswald

4.6

Exceptional(1612)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Santa Cruz

Booked 8 times today

Oswald is a contemporary American restaurant and bar that focuses on the abundance of delicious ingredients found on the central coast of California. Oswald features an eclectic, international wine list and an exciting, seasonal bar program. While the decor is spare and modern, the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed. Oswald features new art shows every two months. We do have first come tables available in the lounge as well as bar seats.Come by and see if there is a table or seat for you.

9. Oblò

4.6

Exceptional(51)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Santa Cruz

Booked 10 times today

Modern Italian cuisine with Californian influence, sit in our beautiful dining room or enjoy one of our amazing craft drinks in the comfort and cozy lounge bar area.Our chef Andrea designed an innovative menu that perfect match with the list of cocktails craft from the Bar manager Keith Fox.

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10. Chocolate the Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(82)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Santa Cruz

Booked 5 times today

Now celebrating 25 years, Chocolate the Restaurant provides an attractive dining environment for couples on dates, friendly meetings, and special occasion meals. Dine outside on the heated garden patio. Celebrate special occasions with up to 25 guests in the private street-side party room. Maybe start with a Chocolate Martini or a Passion Fruit Margarita. Chef David Jackman's fresh baked pasta rosettes, slow-roasted meats, and delicious seasonal organic vegetable dishes are all a prelude to our many chocolaty desserts. Our wine list focuses on local and on Italian wines. Our cocktails are all made from scratch; often using locally distilled spirits, and always using fresh house-made mixers. We are at your service for dinner every night! Afternoon walk-up cafe' service Friday thru Sunday. . We are open for dinner every holiday except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

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Annita
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
I ordered corned beef hash. It was not corned beef, but chunks of bacon (?), Ordered eggs over med, the whites were still runny. My friend had a club sandwich which is enjoyed. Waitress was very nice, service was good. Food never quite measures up. By the way, they were not busy at all.
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The View, a Treeside RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Santa Cruz
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4.2
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Diane
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Mussels were fantastic! Steak cooked to perfection!
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Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Soquel
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4.7
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Namrata
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I hadn’t been to Evvia in years and it was so great to go back. My friend and I shared a bunch of appetizers: meatballs, octopus, roasted beets and the butternut squash. The octopus was fantastic as were the meatballs. We each had a glass of wine and the whole meal was $100. Will definitely do that again.
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EvviaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Palo Alto
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4.8
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Tori
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
This was an excellent choice for a date night with my husband. We did the 4 course Prix Fixe and it was delicious. Dont miss the Crab and Uni souffle! The food was delicious and we left feeling perfectly satiated!
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The Plumed HorsePrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Saratoga
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4.7
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Forrest
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 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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4.1

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Sanderlings - Seascape Resort

2. The View, a Treeside Restaurant

3. Cafe Cruz Rosticceria & Bar

4. Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge

5. la Posta

6. Laili

7. Gabriella Cafe

8. Oswald

9. Oblò

10. Chocolate the Restaurant

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