Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside

4.4

334 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem

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 - 9pm
Friday - Sunday // 4pm - 9pm

Lunch Hours:
Friday - Sunday // 12pm - 3pm

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–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 688-8917
Website
http://venusspirits.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Interested in a private event? Check out https://www.venusspirits.com/events for more information.

Location
131 Esplanade, Aptos, CA 95003-4501
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 us!
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 chocolate torte!
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! Available Wednesday-Thursday 5-6pm, Friday 4-5pm. We have a selection of share plates plus cocktails available at a discounted price!

Popular dishes

What 334 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

Noise • Moderate

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.

334 Reviews

R
Rick
VIP
San Francisco
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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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Lisa
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 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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Ed
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 12, 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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Sara
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 8, 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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Linda
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a delicious lunch on the patio. We ordered cocktails (loved the Gins and Roses and Paloma!) and shared the caesar salad and chicken club sandwich. Both were good and we were happy and full when we left. Our server was friendly and efficient and the vibe on the patio was relaxed. Great Saturday lunch!
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Marty
VIP
Las Vegas
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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Cynthia
VIP
Portugal
17 reviews
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was horrible.. My salmon was raw!! by the time i got my dinner back everyone else had finished eating. the cocktail drinks were okay. Dessert not good. Definitely not going back. Atmosphere was generic, one big open room. Zero ambiance. Waste of money.
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James
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the chicken Parmesan special with salad and wine. Was surprisingly delicious! Service was perfect.
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Laurie
VIP
Central Coast
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Venus. Went tonight to try their new special…chicken Parmesan. It was awesome!
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Marc
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was a nice experience. Took my wife here for dinner. The cocktails were tasty and the share dishes delish. I had the Fish n Chips which was a little disappointing. The Fish was dry and chips could have been a lot more crispy. The Brussel Sprouts were amazing. Service was fantastic. They could use some throw carpets or tapestries to cut down on the noise, they refinished the floor down to the concreate which looks nice, but is a terrible sound reflector (to many hard surfaces). Even though we were their on a slower Tuesday evening, the amount of people there made for a lot of noise. I can't imagine how loud it would be with a full house of people eating and talking. Over all, it was very good and I will return again soon.
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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 334 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 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–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, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://venusspirits.com/
Phone number
(831) 688-8917
Private party facilities
Interested in a private event? Check out https://www.venusspirits.com/events for more information.

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Celebrate your birthday with us!

Daily Happy Hour

Popular dishes

Brussels Sprouts

Venus Fries

Smash Burger

Menu

What 334 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside restaurant rated?

Is Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information