I really like this place, I'm not in Soquel too often but when I am and the timing is right, I…read morealways stop in for a drink at JJ's. I would call this a classy dive bar. Its small and a bit divey but the people that hang out there seem to be a bit less shady than you would find at a true dive bar. They have a great selection of draft beers and all the booze you could ever want at reasonable prices. Im a fan! Pool table and shuffleboard is a bonus too!

Nice little Cash Only dive bar. Great price for a shot of Don Julio 1942 - only $22. Most other…read moreplaces start around $30. If i come back to Soquel, I'll definitely come back.

YES!!! A dive bar that doesn't feel too "divey"! Sir Froggy's Pub has a large center bar with a…read morepenny-infused countertop (cute detail) and great service (our female bartender told us her drink specialty is that she "makes all the drinks with love"! Teehee) The place is decently-sized and pretty clean; it's not too crowded; and it has a few TV screens playing sports games so the vibe was very light and lively. There was a pool table, though no one was playing it at the time I was there. The lighting was perfect for a bar (not bright like a hospital and not divey-dark). My gin and tonic was perfectly-made. It's a great local hangout bar.

Went in today for a pint of Guinness and was treated like pure crap, I usually head out towards…read moreMonterey or San Francisco for pubs, decide to come to this one and give it a try, awful service and the pour to my Guinness was absolutely disgusting, on top of the fact that it was completely out, she kept pouring it and switching cups in between.

Yelp makes it seem like it's open, but it's not. Maybe that's due to covid. It was one of the…read morereasons we chose to stay at this hotel so it was a disappointment to find it closed when we asked a bunch of friends to meet us there.

Very clean bar with a variety of bottled beers and multiple brands of liquor. All the staff at the…read morehotel are amazing and the bartender is awesome. He makes the best lemon drop I have ever tasted. Great happy hour!!!

Food- Fish& Chips, Side of Coleslaw, hard cider on tap Fish:…read more4.5- nicely battered, crispy, thick piece of fish, hot Chips: 3 - thick, hot, not as crispy as I'd like, tasted like fried from frozen, not house made Coleslaw: 3 was told it was made in house so I ordered. Large portion. Dressing was soupy/runny and sweet and that's not how I like my slaw. I like to taste the cabbage and for the slaw to be lightly dressed. Cider: 5 loved that they had hard cider on tap, very cold and chuggable :) Service was prompt and friendly . It was a Sunday night so not very busy with a variety of sports on the tvs. There were many enticing items on the menu, so would come back to try more

Walked into a busy crowd and waited by a register with a menu for about 10 minutes hoping for…read moreservice. Waitress walked by several times to bus some plates and glasses and input some orders into the console but never made eye contact, nor did the old guy with the glasses when he came out to attend the bar. Finally, I caught his attention and asked if I could order. He just said, "Kinda busy right now" and went back to what he was doing. No "give me a minute and I'll be right with you." Much like the crowd that was already there (and unlike the mixed demographic just outside or me), some older white folks came in after me and stood around for a few minutes also. Waitress finally grabbed some menus and asked them "have you been helped?" I interjected and asked, "Can I place an order to go first please?" Without stopping, she said "no" and continued on to them. I left. They saw me leave and didn't say anything. Make of that interaction what you will. The extra star is giving them the benefit of the doubt since they were busy plus their immediate adjacency to the beach.

I stopped by Caffe Cruise and had a half roasted chicken with black rice and black beans, along…read morewith a separate dish called Linguine Cruise, which I added "prawns" to. Now, I say "prawns" because apparently there was a little seafood identity crisis happening -- they were actually shrimp! Outside of that little prawn/shrimp confusion, everything was exceptionally good. The roasted chicken was delicious, the black rice was really good, but those black beans were FIIIIRRREEE! They had this amazing smoky flavor that I absolutely loved. Seriously, those beans were ridiculously good. The Linguine Cruise was also excellent, and even though my "prawns" turned out to be shrimp, they were still damn good! The restaurant itself is huge, clean, and has plenty of seating, with a killer bar that I really liked. The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming, and the staff were super friendly, funny, and genuinely enjoyable to deal with. Overall, I really liked this place. Great food, good portions, cool atmosphere, friendly people, and some seriously fire black beans. I'd absolutely go back!

We visited with family, a group of eight, and had a reservation. Even though the restaurant was…read morepacked and lively, it never felt overly loud, making it easy to enjoy conversation. The exterior doesn't do the restaurant justice. Inside, the dining room and patios are beautifully decorated, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. There's plenty of space for both small and mid-sized groups. The food was fabulous! We started with the calamari, which was honestly some of the best I've ever had, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. We also ordered the seasonal Caprese (tomato stack) salad, which was incredibly fresh with a wonderful combination of flavors. Even the complimentary bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar stood out. The balsamic was so good I forgot to ask what brand they use so I could buy some for home! Our server was friendly, attentive, and helpful. When I ordered the fettuccine with steak, she thoughtfully confirmed whether I wanted the Gorgonzola Alfredo or the traditional Alfredo sauce. I chose the traditional Alfredo, and it was absolutely perfect. I shared it with my daughter, so the photo shows about half of the original portion. Everyone at our table loved their meals. The rotisserie chicken received rave reviews as well, although I forgot to take a photo. If the weather is nice, don't miss the outdoor patios. There's a table for six near the fireplace that looked especially inviting. I wanted to take a picture, but I couldn't get the angle without including other diners in the frame. I also tried the watermelon martini, which was refreshing and delicious, and the wine pours were generous. If you're in Aptos, this restaurant is absolutely worth a visit. We'll definitely be back.

We were there on a Sunday morning. They have several football games going on at the same time. Very…read morefriendly bartenders. Owner was there too. Delicious espresso martini. It's just got one of those inviting and comfortable vibes where you wanna stay there watch football, have a few drinks, get a slice of pizza next door ( YES! You can bring food in from outside !!) and come back in and hangout more. Will definitely come back again!

Ahhhh The Mediterranean is the local bar of Aptos! Tom is the man! And the lavender lemon drop is…read moremy new favorite drink. This bar is a no frills bar that has pool, lots of seating, and just a chill atmosphere where regulars go for a drink... or four. Haha. I don't come here often, but when I do, I usually see familiar faces. The location is sweet too: it's next to the best Mexican restaurant, across from one of the best ice cream stores, and by the beach! What more can you ask for? Oh, and because it's a no frills bar, you don't have to pay for the fancy schmancy extras! Thus, the prices are decent here! The only slightly small downside is you have to have patience because it may take a few minutes to get your drinks because most likely there is only 1 bartender for the entire place.

We had a wonderful time. It's a beautiful restaurant, we loved the cable car, and the staff was…read morevery responsive. We had a party of 5 including 2 teens and one kid. We were able to find vegetarian dishes easily and loved the desserts! It was very special!

I love this Restaurant! I celebrated my 60th birthday in March. It was such a special night. The…read morefood was delicious! The service was outstanding, ambiance is beautiful. And of course celebrating a milestone with friends and family was the icing on the cake.. Thank you ShadowBrook

Just ate here last night with my whole family including my toddlers and my in-laws and we all had a…read moregood dinner. Pleasantly surprised by how well they were set up to serve kids - solid kids menu options and all the kids meals are served on a frisbee you get to take home. Kids cups with kids and straws for their drinks and coloring pages and crayons provided. Food overall was good. The whole table loved the Beach Blanket Breadalon appetizer - basically cheesy, garlic sourdough. I had the clam chowder and the Apple Gorgonzola salad and both were very good. Everyone else's entrees were reportedly good, not great except the Halibut was reportedly exceptional. Service was good, they definitely wanted to provide us with a good experience. Pacing of the serving wasn't the best but you never know how much of that is the server vs the kitchen and overall I felt they tried and did well. We sat outside and enjoyed the view of the Capitola beach houses. They have heaters which are nice as nights are reliably cool even on hot days here. Overall would recommend

My family and I stopped by Paradise Beach Grille during our trip and, unfortunately, left a bit…read moredisappointed. The best part of the experience was easily the location. We sat outside and had an incredible view of Capitola Beach. The service was slow throughout the meal, and one thing that stood out was that I never received a water refill the entire time we were there. It wasn't terrible service, but it definitely felt inattentive. I ordered the Seafood Fettuccine because I wanted something a little more filling. In hindsight, that's partly on me since seafood fettuccine isn't exactly a dish I usually expect to be exceptional anywhere. The Alfredo sauce was bland and needed a lot of pepper to bring some life to it. Most of the seafood was overcooked and chewy, particularly the fish. The clams were probably the best part of the dish and were cooked reasonably well. Overall, the view was fantastic, but beyond that, the meal didn't do much for me. Between the slow service and underwhelming food, this ended up being one of the worst meals I had on my trip.

Our first time here 1 pizza was delicious…read more 2 toppings not shy at all 3 friendly staff 4 delicious crispy crust with every bite 5 again loaded with toppings Haters will hate over closing process or whatever but let them hate. All 5 of us absolutely love this place. The big guy behind the counter was very nice and I don't know why you all hate on this place. I will definitely return

Very ordinary and tasteless pizza Pretty disappointing after…read moreI read some of the other reviews The kids working their were cheerful but the pizza is a definite thumbs down

I went to Moe's for a concert it being my first time going there. The bartending staff were really…read morenice and super helpful. When I asked about purchasing a local cider they carried I was given directions to the maker, what time they opened, and who I should talk to when I get there. Now that's going above and beyond. There was a nice variety of drinks and they were delicious. I loved the layout of the venue very intimate with the stage but still tons of standing room and if you didn't want to be inside with the crowd there was a tv with the ample outside seating where you could watch the band. The bathrooms were very spacious and super clean. The little taco stand in the back was perfect too. The tacos were delicious. I wish we had a place just like Moe's in Sacramento . I will definitely come to Moe's again next time in town.

I had a very uncomfortable experience with an African American security guard at the Latino event…read more From the moment I arrived with my family, I felt singled out. He asked for my ID despite not asking any of my other family members, even though it was obvious I had arrived with them. That immediately made me question why I was being treated differently due to his tone and professionalism. Throughout the event, he continued staring me down in a way that felt intimidating and unnecessary. Then, after already announcing that there were 15 minutes left before closing, he approached me again and told me I needed to finish my drink right then. The tone and approach felt aggressive and disrespectful. I understand security has a job to do, but there is a professional and respectful way to interact with people. Instead, I left feeling targeted as a Latina, uncomfortable, and unwelcome at an event that was supposed to be about celebrating community and culture.