Pacific Oaks Vineyard Recommended Restaurants
Food scene
(831) 616 Atlantic Ave., Santa Cruz
More casual than the Crow's Nest across the harbor, but the same million-dollar view. Gerat place to visit before or after a walk on the beach.
56 locals recommend
Aldo's Harbor Restaurant
790 Mariner Park Way(831) 616 Atlantic Ave., Santa Cruz
More casual than the Crow's Nest across the harbor, but the same million-dollar view. Gerat place to visit before or after a walk on the beach.
(831) 662-1721 8-59 Aptos ST., Aptos
If you like BBQ, you'll love this spot. Right off Trout Gulch Rd, this little spot has the best smoked BBQ in the county and 50 beers on tap. Great for take-out or enjoy the atmosphere and music and eat there.
95 locals recommend
Aptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos St(831) 662-1721 8-59 Aptos ST., Aptos
If you like BBQ, you'll love this spot. Right off Trout Gulch Rd, this little spot has the best smoked BBQ in the county and 50 beers on tap. Great for take-out or enjoy the atmosphere and music and eat there.
(831) 462-9888 4763 Soquel Dr., Soquel Village
What can I say, very basic but the best bagels in town!
12 locals recommend
The Bagelry Soquel
4763 Soquel Dr(831) 462-9888 4763 Soquel Dr., Soquel Village
What can I say, very basic but the best bagels in town!
(831) 662-9799 787 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos
One of the top restaurants in Aptos; they offer an American Bistro Cuisine with Mediterranean influences.
71 locals recommend
Bittersweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar Blvd(831) 662-9799 787 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos
One of the top restaurants in Aptos; they offer an American Bistro Cuisine with Mediterranean influences.
(831) 688-8917 131 Esplanade, Aptos
Just steps from Rio Del Mar Beach, Café Rio offers wonderful cuisine, a happy hour and amazing sunsets.
48 locals recommend
Café Rio Aptos
131 Esplanade(831) 688-8917 131 Esplanade, Aptos
Just steps from Rio Del Mar Beach, Café Rio offers wonderful cuisine, a happy hour and amazing sunsets.
(831) 688-6238 8042 Soquel Dr., Aptos Village
A wonderful small charming French bistro housed in the 1889 Aptos grocery & post office. Wonderful brunch served.
79 locals recommend
Café Sparrow
8042 Soquel Dr(831) 688-6238 8042 Soquel Dr., Aptos Village
A wonderful small charming French bistro housed in the 1889 Aptos grocery & post office. Wonderful brunch served.
10 Parade St., Aptos
A new coffee spot in the newly built Aptos Village. It's special.
"We're on a mission to leave people feeling happier than they were before, and have a vision to change the way the world does business."
71 locals recommend
Cat & Cloud Coffee
3600 Portola Dr10 Parade St., Aptos
A new coffee spot in the newly built Aptos Village. It's special.
"We're on a mission to leave people feeling happier than they were before, and have a vision to change the way the world does business."
8050 Soquel Dr., Aptos Village
This is a special little gem located at the bottom of Trout Gulch. Offers an extensive selection of wine and beer with a great atmosphere and wonderful tapas. "We think wine should be approachable and fun - not pretentious or complicated; and the same goes for craft beer. Great little deck to enjoy...
31 locals recommend
Cantine Winepub
8050 Soquel Dr8050 Soquel Dr., Aptos Village
This is a special little gem located at the bottom of Trout Gulch. Offers an extensive selection of wine and beer with a great atmosphere and wonderful tapas. "We think wine should be approachable and fun - not pretentious or complicated; and the same goes for craft beer. Great little deck to enjoy...
(831) 476-6260 2400 Porter St., Soquel
This is a family style favorite with fresh basic entrees and a comfortable setting. Great for take-out as well.
19 locals recommend
Carpo's Restaurant
2400 Porter St(831) 476-6260 2400 Porter St., Soquel
This is a family style favorite with fresh basic entrees and a comfortable setting. Great for take-out as well.
(831) 685-3926 7564 Soquel Dr., Aptos
This green-certified café is located in the quaint Aptos Center; working at the legendary Chez Panisse in Berkeley for many years the chef uses the freshest, seasonal ingredients.
7 locals recommend
Carried Away
7564 Soquel Dr(831) 685-3926 7564 Soquel Dr., Aptos
This green-certified café is located in the quaint Aptos Center; working at the legendary Chez Panisse in Berkeley for many years the chef uses the freshest, seasonal ingredients.
(831) 476-1214 815 41sat Ave., Santa Cruz
This is a small gem (hole in the wall), probably the best breakfast in town with fantastic coffee. You will probably have to; wait but it's worth the wait. It is a cash only establishment.
26 locals recommend
Cliff Cafe
815 41st Ave(831) 476-1214 815 41sat Ave., Santa Cruz
This is a small gem (hole in the wall), probably the best breakfast in town with fantastic coffee. You will probably have to; wait but it's worth the wait. It is a cash only establishment.
(831) 688-5656 102 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos
Erik's thrives because of outstanding sandwiches and soups. A good spot to grab a sandwich and take it with you.
10 locals recommend
Erik's DeliCafé | Aptos
102 Rancho Del Mar(831) 688-5656 102 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos
Erik's thrives because of outstanding sandwiches and soups. A good spot to grab a sandwich and take it with you.
(831) 462-1200 504 Bay Ave., Capitola
A wonderful award winning standout in Santa Cruz County with a full bakery and Italian rotisserie. A don't miss while here.
155 locals recommend
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay Ave(831) 462-1200 504 Bay Ave., Capitola
A wonderful award winning standout in Santa Cruz County with a full bakery and Italian rotisserie. A don't miss while here.
(831) 423-4545 101 B Cooper St., Santa Cruz
Voted one of the best restaurants in Santa Cruz. Seasonal and farmstead fresh items daily. Vegan friendly Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine with an Afghan twist.
This is a perfect spot for a special celebration.
104 locals recommend
Laili
101 Cooper St(831) 423-4545 101 B Cooper St., Santa Cruz
Voted one of the best restaurants in Santa Cruz. Seasonal and farmstead fresh items daily. Vegan friendly Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine with an Afghan twist.
This is a perfect spot for a special celebration.
174 Aptos Village Way, Aptos Village
Menu is inspired by foods from Southern France to Ligurian Coast of Italy and features pasta, salads and most importantly pizza.
32 locals recommend
Mentone
174 Aptos Vlg Wy174 Aptos Village Way, Aptos Village
Menu is inspired by foods from Southern France to Ligurian Coast of Italy and features pasta, salads and most importantly pizza.
(831) 612-6511 7945 Soquel Dr., Aptos
"Our mission is to serve only fresh, local, seasonal food." They have set the bar for a passionate, thoughtful and loving dining experience. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, graduation of life in general, Persephone Restaurant will surely make the occasion unforgettable.
25 locals recommend
Persephone
7945 Soquel Dr(831) 612-6511 7945 Soquel Dr., Aptos
"Our mission is to serve only fresh, local, seasonal food." They have set the bar for a passionate, thoughtful and loving dining experience. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, graduation of life in general, Persephone Restaurant will surely make the occasion unforgettable.
(831) 662-9000 21 Seascape Village, Aptos
Enjoy the ambiance of tropical Mexico with a view of Monterey Bay featuring authentic traditional dished of Mexico with fresh fish, shellfish and sauces of the coast of Mexico and California.
59 locals recommend
Palapas Restaurant & Cantina
21 Seascape Village(831) 662-9000 21 Seascape Village, Aptos
Enjoy the ambiance of tropical Mexico with a view of Monterey Bay featuring authentic traditional dished of Mexico with fresh fish, shellfish and sauces of the coast of Mexico and California.
10700 Merritt St, Castroville, CA 95012
This spot is crazy popular and located right in the community of Castroville off Hwy. One. They offer the freshest fish you will find on the Monterey Bay. A relaxed and fun atmosphere where you stand in line shoulder to shoulder to place your order. My all time favorite is the Halibut Fish and Chips.
123 locals recommend
Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt Street10700 Merritt St, Castroville, CA 95012
This spot is crazy popular and located right in the community of Castroville off Hwy. One. They offer the freshest fish you will find on the Monterey Bay. A relaxed and fun atmosphere where you stand in line shoulder to shoulder to place your order. My all time favorite is the Halibut Fish and Chips.
(831) 420-1280 415 River St., Santa Cruz
They support fresh, local, seasonal and organic foods. It's tiny, a bit expensive and can become quite busy. This unique little spot reminds me of a sidewalk café in Europe.
River Cafe
415 River St(831) 420-1280 415 River St., Santa Cruz
They support fresh, local, seasonal and organic foods. It's tiny, a bit expensive and can become quite busy. This unique little spot reminds me of a sidewalk café in Europe.
(831) 475-7776 816 41st Ave., Santa Cruz
"Where ever a farmer is bend on growing the best green coffee ever, that's where Verve Coffee comes from." You'll find this little spot right across the street from Cliff Café. A great stop if you plan to visit Pleasure Point and East Cliff Dr.
220 locals recommend
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st Ave(831) 475-7776 816 41st Ave., Santa Cruz
"Where ever a farmer is bend on growing the best green coffee ever, that's where Verve Coffee comes from." You'll find this little spot right across the street from Cliff Café. A great stop if you plan to visit Pleasure Point and East Cliff Dr.
(831) 688-4655 7528 Soquel Dr., Aptos and
Zameens at the Point, 851 41st Ave, Santa Cruz
A casual dining experience with a unique Moroccan inspired décor. Ancient Eastern Mediterranean dishes with their own modern twist.
49 locals recommend
Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine
7528 Soquel Dr(831) 688-4655 7528 Soquel Dr., Aptos and
Zameens at the Point, 851 41st Ave, Santa Cruz
A casual dining experience with a unique Moroccan inspired décor. Ancient Eastern Mediterranean dishes with their own modern twist.
218 State Park Dr., Aptos
This shop is a local institution in Santa Cruz County with a location in downtown Santa Cruz as well. House-made ice cream flavors, frozen yogurt & espresso. Open until midnight.
45 locals recommend
Marianne’s Ice Cream
218 State Park Dr218 State Park Dr., Aptos
This shop is a local institution in Santa Cruz County with a location in downtown Santa Cruz as well. House-made ice cream flavors, frozen yogurt & espresso. Open until midnight.
(831) 728-2311 2536 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville
They brew and pour their own had crafted ales in a rural setting. It's close by so a great place to visit for a beer and tasting of the 10 beers on tap.
28 locals recommend
Corralitos Brewing Company
2536 Freedom Blvd(831) 728-2311 2536 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville
They brew and pour their own had crafted ales in a rural setting. It's close by so a great place to visit for a beer and tasting of the 10 beers on tap.