Great Food, Great Service & a Manager Who Actually Says Hello!…read more Loved this place! My bride and I had a fantastic experience from the moment we walked in. This restaurant has an incredible indoor and outdoor space, a great menu, and an atmosphere that somehow manages to be both chill and professional. You'll find a wonderfully diverse crowd here, and everyone seems to fit right in. Now, let's talk about the food! I highly recommend the meatballs--they were fantastic! And the garlic bread? Fabulous. Honestly, I could have made a meal out of the bread alone, but I exercised some restraint...because I'm an adult. My bride ordered the hamburger, and she loved it. The salads were excellent, the bread was outstanding, and the dessert selection was enough to make someone suddenly forget they were "too full for dessert." Our server was incredible--attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. And then, as if the experience couldn't get any better, the manager actually came out and welcomed us! You don't find that everywhere. That personal touch says a lot about how this place approaches hospitality. Everything was clean, the service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the ambiance made us want to hang around longer than we probably should have. One warning: Parking can be a bit of a challenge. But trust me, this is one of those places where you circle the parking lot a few times and say, "Lord, give me a parking space!" Yelp Elite verdict: Absolutely worth the hassle! Great food. Great people. Great atmosphere. Great service. And apparently, great managers who actually come out to meet their guests. My bride and I will definitely be back! #YelpElite #FoodieFind #DateNight #GreatFood #GreatService #Meatballs #GarlicBread #DessertLovers #RestaurantReview #WorthTheHassle #FoodAndFun #FiveStars

Really enjoyed our first visit to The Hideout! We had the fried chicken sandwich with sweet potato…read morefries and the prime rib. The sandwich was delicious, and the chipotle aioli was especially good--creamy, flavorful, and one of the better ones I've had. The sweet potato fries were crispy. My partner really enjoyed the prime rib, and the portion was large enough for leftovers. Service was quick, attentive, and friendly. We sat outside with our pups, which we appreciated. The only suggestion would be to update the patio layout a bit. Our table was directly across from the waiting area, so it felt like we had very little privacy while people waited. Other than that, we had a great experience and would definitely come back.

Just tried this place out for the first time. My husband is English and knows his fish and chip…read morevery well. The salmon beer battered fish an chip- need I say anymore- out of this world. And the blackened fish tacos. I can't wait to go back. Service was great and the fun atmosphere. What a hidden gem.

This used to be my absolute favorite restaurant. I've been here from the start. Traveled from…read moreCapitola to the Westside when they started and rejoiced when they opened the Aptos location. It has gone seriously downhill. My absolute favorite was the Portabella Burger and they have changed that. It was spectacular and now it's just good. The Irish Dip changed severely. The bread is this weird hot dog bun consistency, the sandwich had absolutely no flavor, and the meat didn't melt in your mouth like a dip sandwhich should. They also frequently forget sauces you've requested. This once spectacular place has replaced ingredients with cheaper, removed ingredients they once started out with, and have left the magic far behind. I'm so disappointed. They are back on DoorDash after a long break, but aren't signed up for Dashpass which means you are paying (I paid) $14 on top of your order. Two sad Irish Dip sandwiches cost me $63.42.

My girlfriend and I stopped in to grab some food to go on the way out camping, and I couldn't…read morerecommend this spot more. The moment we walked in the door, we were greeted by one of the friendliest bartender's I've encountered in a while. The restaurant and bar were both incredibly clean and the atmosphere inside was absolutely spectacular. After we gave the bartender our to-go order, only a few minutes later a super friendly waitress who hadn't seen us place our to-go order approached and offered to serve us. I got the Caesar salad and my gf got the Reuben. Both of which were absolutely phenomenal! Highly recommend this convenient, clean, and tasty place.

We went to Churchill & Beers on a Saturday night with a party of 7. They were able to make us a…read moretable in the back. The restaurant is kind of a like a combination diner and sports bar. There were TVs everywhere and they were showing hockey, baseball, and basketball. For the food, I really enjoyed the Ahi Tuna Salad. It was nicely seared on the outside while still being raw on the inside. The greens with sliced ginger and dressing bring it all together. Mozzarella Sticks come with 4 large pieces. If you eat them while they're hot, you can get a pretty awesome cheese pull. These were served with marinara sauce and the appetizer was tasty. My son ordered a Chicken Pesto pizza that I was able to issue a dad tax on. I thought the pizza was solid, not spectacular. A nice chill place to hang out and watch a game.

First time here, food was good and has nice decor. Watch out for the Credit Card service charge of…read more3-4% I was not told about it by the Waiter

Food was ok. I've been here multiple times and this last time wasn't like I remembered. Still a…read moregreat place. Drinks are good food can be good.

Update. So sad. The lobster roll is no longer offered anymorwith just butter. Big disappointment…read more Tried to reach out to Venus but no contact info on their website. .

Loved the bright windows, open concept, clean aesthetic with seaside color vibe, and the VIEW!…read moreThere is a reason half the walls are glass: so you get a view of the beach and, depending on when you're there, the sunset. Venus is a fine dining establishment but the wait times for service once we were seated and cold service were unexpected at such a nice place. This was our first time here, so hopefully we caught this server on a bad day. She also brought out our appetizers and entree at the same time, which was shocking. Due to this, we felt like we had to eat quickly so the entree didn't get cold. We often order several plates and share all the time, and never has any other restaurant brought every dish out at once before! This was the first. **THE DETAILS** Venue: 5 stars The venue is quite beautiful. You can't beat a place that is on the same street as a beach! Location: 5 stars It is literally AT Rio Del Mar Beach! Parking wasn't terrible, but the lot is tiny, so I can see it becoming difficult to park at certain times. Crab coquettes: 1 star It was so dry, I couldn't even finish one of them. It was hard to eat. Also, you can smell the crab, but you don't taste it. I did appreciate that our server gave us a heads up that these coquettes are not made like crab cakes, but we still didn't know this was a red flag warning to not get them. (Consider this a warning, my friends!) Instruction for eating: each bite must be followed by 3 gulps of beverage. Calamari: 2 stars I looooove calamari, but the ratio of squid-to-batter was off. There was too much batter, and it was thick and over-fried that with each bite, you don't get to enjoy the squid. If you want something crunchy and salty though, this appetizer is it. Miso salmon over coconut rice: 3 stars The salmon was tender and flaky, and cooked well. The skin was crunchy and flavorful. The coconut rice, however, was very mushy, like it was cooked with too much liquid. This was a disappointment because we ordered the miso flavors of the salmon knowing it would pair well with the coconut rice, but the texture of the rice was that of baby food. The bok choy was fresh and added a brightness to the dish. All in all, it was an okay dish, but not for something costing over $30. Cocktails: 5 stars All were delicious. (Venus makes their own gin!) Service: 1 star Slowwwww like molasses. Other than seating us, which was an our fault for not having reservations, we had to wait over 15 mins for a server to acknowledge we existed, then another 15 mins to get water after she said she was going to bring us water. It was a hot day, and there was no breeze or air conditioning in the restaurant, so I mentioned to our server that I was very thirsty, but we sat there for 30 minutes at an empty table with just our menus. It was perplexing. Like I mentioned earlier, the appetizers and entree were all brought out together, which made us feel rushed to eat faster so the food wouldn't get cold. (The server should have asked if that's how we'd prefer to be served and not assume this.) Different people, not only our server, would place items on our table, like drinks, and each person did it without saying anything and without smiling. They also placed items down on the table startlingly hard. (I made a joke to my friend that they don't like us here the first time it happened, but when this happened multiple times, it was no longer funny.) **OVERALL** I think the scene is great (venue/location) and drinks are great. The food items can be hit or miss. The vibe, however, is what YOU make of it because the service is lacking. Table service needs re-training. I think Venus is a good place to go for the bar and maybe some bar food only.

Service. Not good. Food. Half the things on the menu not available. So I got crappy mushrooms. See…read morepic for details. Ambience. Eh. I'll leave it at that. I wouldn't go back.

I've only been here a few times over the years and each time I visit, I remember how sweet of a…read morespot it is. Whether you're coming for drinks or food, you've got so many wonderful options. In addition to wine and beer, they also have cider and I believe, mead wine in a can (made from honey)! And for the non-alcohol crew, they've got you covered too. The aesthetic is just... cozy. There's a fireplace indoors and a fire pit outdoors. They have blankets and games, too. Like, cmon. Absolutely nailing the cozy vibe. The food menu is also great! As someone who eats gluten-free, there were plenty of options. I definitely recommend for the overall experience.

Came here with a group of friends to watch the Warrior game. We wanted to hang out a neighborhood…read morebar with TV's - mission accomplished! Loved this place, and yes, ALL LOCALS. With that said, me and my out-of-townies felt welcomed. Folks would come by to talk about the college games that were also on. Overall, everything that we would've hoped for and more. Why?? Because the drinks were incredibly priced. Come to JJ's if you want to cool place to hang out with some good local folks with an unpretentious, fun vibe.

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.

Pretty outside scenery including a waterfall, koi fish, succulent garden. We enjoyed our dinner…read moreoutside with a radiant heater overhead which was a nice surprise. Ordered the burger which was delicious. Large servings.

Breakfast was okay. Cinnamon roll French toast was very good. The build your own omelette was dry…read moreand over cooked. They left out an ingredient requested. Service was slow. We dropped through for the live music after dinner. The bar was crowded with loud talkers. We couldn't hear the live music. I felt sorry for the performer, since no one was listening to his music.