Hideout is a poppin!…read more Every time I come here the food is fantastic. Sometimes there's a wait and although worth it , it can take some time. But we have yet had a bad experience here dining. My last visit my friend and I decided to share appetizers so we could try a variety of items and try a few things on the menu. Everything was so tasty! The onion rings were crispy and came with bbq sauce, one of my fav items we got! TIP: It is a good option to order for a large group, it is a large portion for $10. We also shared the burrata and tapenade, I like that it came with balsamic glaze for a savory and sweet effect. We got the Mac and cheese and added short rib. It was a really large portion too! It was as $15 for the Mac and + $9 for the short rib I believe which I didn't think was a bad price at all for what we given. We had a ton left over which will last us 2 days as a side dish for dinner later on. Buffalo wings came with 11 wings, they were garlicky and the buffalo sauce had great flavor. Overall this is always a great spot to drop by for dinner, drinks, and/or appetizers. It's easy going here, the staff is friendly and accommodating, and the food is delicious.

Nice ambiance Very good drink…read more Price is good Food is good I came with family and I enjoyed it so much

Amazing food & amazing staff! Will definitely be coming back here time and time againread more

Cavalletta is fantastic! If you are looking to impressed someone, this is the place…read more It's a cute boho chic vibe inside, fairly large inside and they also had a patio which I loved. We had reservations for 7 pm and upon arrival the restaurant was full - this is how you know it must be good. It remained busy throughout the evening too. They had fun spritzes on the menu, I tried the peach basil one and enjoyed it. It wasn't too sweet at all, was tart and crisp. We started with a special they had running for the evening, it was a halibut carpaccio served with avocado mousse and mandarins. The chef let us know he caught the fish on the beach in Capitola, I thought that was pretty rad. It was super fresh, light and delicious. We also shared the prosciutto pizza as a starter as well, so tasty! Literally everything was so good. The crust was easy to chew and eat, flavors were savory and sweet. For entrees my husband ordered the duck ragu and this was my highlight - wish I ordered this for myself as well! Savory goodness and as the dish cooled down the sauce thickened more. I had the mushroom campanelle because once I read truffle hollandaise I was like I must try this. I love mushrooms so anytime I see a dish with them I'm sold. I wish I could've added steak as a protein with it, but overall a yummy pasta dish as well.

Salad was out of this world! The food quality here beats anything I've had in Jersey growing up!read more

This place was on my list for sometime and this time decided yo not miss it during my visit to…read moreSantacruz and absolutely loved the experience. Even though it was a quick visit for a quick drink and a bite the service, serene interiors and ambiance and stellar service made it an wholesome experience. We ordered pimms Lemonade and another cocktail on their menu along with the pretzels to go along and absolutely fell in love with my drink, it brought back memories from my summers in UK when we used to lounge around in the backyard enjoying pimms with friends all day long. I highly recommend this restaurant and will be back again!

Nice spot for breakfast and lunch tucked upstairs in a large plaza. Plenty of seating inside and…read moreoutdoors. Service was really great from beginning to end. Started with a passionfruit bellini and ordered the Country Fried Steak and eggs. I liked that I could sub the home potatoes for really yummy french fries. Food came out really quick and like that you can sub 6 baby pancakes over the potatoes and toast. They were cute and fluffy. I got the biscuit and gravy with my steak and the gravy was a bit bland. The biscuit was fluffy but also a bit dry at the same time. Everything else was really tasty!

Red Apple Cafe was... alright. Not bad, but not something I'd go out of my way for again. We spent…read moreabout $26 for two cups of coffee, a cinnamon roll, and a blueberry muffin, and overall it just didn't feel worth it. The coffee was pretty mediocre, nothing memorable, especially for a place that seems known for its baked goods. The cinnamon roll was honestly disappointing. It lacked flavor and wasn't as soft or fresh as you'd hope, especially for something that should be a standout item. The one redeeming factor was the blueberry muffin, which was actually really good. Moist, flavorful, and easily the highlight of the entire visit. Overall, it's a decent stop if you're already nearby, but not worth a special trip or the price point in my opinion.

Excellent Service and Beet soup is a must. Along with cheese platter and short rib straganoffread more

So this is a restaurant that I did not make a reservation for, nor was I paying - it was one my…read moreparents specifically recommended, as they'd been hearing a bunch of buzz about it having been voted one of the best restaurants in the area, and knew we're foodies, so they invited us to visit for my birthday a couple months ago and made a reservation for us to go out with them. Having done that, we all agreed, we were a bit underwhelmed, and would probably stick to Vim in the future. I will say, start to finish, their service was great. It's easy to have great service when the place is so small, but that doesn't mean everyone does. Service was great. I was rather less impressed, though, given how relatively small the menu already was, and how early in the evening we were there, that they were already out of several things, including the only appetizer I had personally been particularly interested in trying, so we just ordered entrees. The booth table we were sitting at also felt a bit cramped - the tables by the window looked a bit nicer. They did bring complimentary bread - but we also all agreed that their complimentary bread was almost, though not quite, inedibly salty. I definitely did appreciate, at least, given that obviously all their wine is going to be expensive, at a place like this, that they did have a fairly substantial selection of local craft beer, including multiple local craft ciders. If I had been more impressed by the food, I would definitely have been super happy about that. Cider is so versatile, and not on nearly enough menus.) Anyway, I tried their braised short rib dish - it was... good. I think that's really the best way to describe it - I enjoyed eating it, but I still have random memories occasionally how great a short rib dish I had several years ago at Vim was, and I really don't even remember exactly what this one was garnished with or anything. I had no complaints, but there wasn't anything about it that would make me specifically want to come back, nor to have that amount of money spent, even if it was my parents', when they could spend it elsewhere. (My mom made similar comments about the fish entree she ordered.) That said, since we didn't order any appetizers, we did have room to share a dessert, their panna cotta with fruit, and we all agreed, the dessert was definitely the highlight. Excellent panna cotta.

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.

It isn't fancy, but it does have plenty of seating and is a local favorite for good reason. The…read moreburgers and chicken strips are out of the world amazing. They have everything from simple veggie burgers to incredibly decadent burgers. It is dark and cozy, and I like that there is no rush to leave. The service is decent and there are a lot of local beers on tap. I have being visiting here for years, and it is always a good experience.

We had a very good meal and absolutely outstanding service which earned Cafe Cruz a solid 4-star…read morerating. I had the spicy Devil's Ginger vodka martini with the calamari appetizer and with dinner, the Lava Top Sauvignon Blanc ($13), a perfect complement to the swordfish. My swordfish was perfectly sautéed in a tapenade beurre blanc sauce ($40) with deliciously creamy and decadent polenta and buttery chopped bok choy. The way they served the bok choy was perfect- never change it. It was artsy, buttery and didn't look wilted. My son had the grilled boneless pork chops (two boneless chops) with fries and smoky beans ($28), loved. He devoured the berry fruit crisp à la mode for dessert ($12) and I had two small bites: It was like granola over compote with ice cream. I didn't complain. The best part was the incredibly flawless service. We could have felt rushed dining since it was towards the end of service. Instead, Genevieve paced the meal perfectly so we felt spoiled and unrushed. Next visit I would love to dine in their "secret garden" courtyard; it was beautiful. Their 'secret garden' would be beautiful for a private party like a birthday or wedding anniversary, bridal or baby shower.

Literally hit the road to pick up some old cabinet at an ancient house up on the mountain. Map said…read morethe way home was faster and brought us down through Soquel. Kids are whiney, I'm tired, wife picks this place strictly based off proximity. What a goddam knock out! Food great, service great, price very fair for the combination of we will drive from Hollister to come back here to eat again!! Thank you Jeanette for wonderful suggestions yes the blackened fish taco salad was bomber, yes the rotisserie chicken was delish and goddam was the shredded Brussels sprouts killer!! Thank you to the chefs who made such great food and thank you to the folks who work hard to bring it all together. Worth the try folks you may become believers!

Took my mother here years ago; the restaurant has been consistently on-point (i.e. great food,…read morecustomer service, etc.) Always a must if you seldom visit Aptos Village.

Lovely restaurant with fabulous service. Homey and comfortable yet still a little fancy. Open…read morekitchen, high ceilings and an Italy-meets-France vibe. I loved it. Offerings were diverse and plentiful. Once again, I was struck with wanting all of the things. My server was accommodating with my request to taste two different white wines and two different reds throughout my meal. I opted for the Chardonnay to go with the special halibut crudo, which was outstandingly prepared. The fish itself was a bit on the fishy side (especially for halibut) but I don't fault the restaurant. The treatment of the fish was perfection. I'm a bit of a Caesar salad aficionado and considered skipping Mentone's mostly because I'd just enjoyed one the night before. But I just had to try it and I'm glad I did. It was certainly not traditional but it was very well made, even better with the added anchovies ~ although I did suffer some sticker shock when I got the bill and found that those little fish were $2 each. Ooof. Switched gears to some Pinot Noir and went for the ricotta sage browned butter ravioli, which were fabulous. I probably should have stopped there but ordered the tiramisu and it was a miss for me. Just way (way) too boozy and totally lacked balance, although it was pretty. All in all, a very nice experience ~ although very pricey for a single diner. Appetizer, salad (with the pricey little fishies), entree, dessert and two 5-ounce pours of wine left my wallet $185 lighter (with tax, tip and 4% kitchen wages surcharge). I know everything is very expensive these days, but whoa. Definitely a special occasion kind of place!

The service was nice , they had blues in the background. But the BEST part was the float I got! The…read morefloat. Soda was customizable in the float.

I really liked my bbq chicken, beans, and coleslaw. The cornbread has a good texture but is not…read moresuper flavorful. We got an apple cider and it was great. Service was fast and good. Helped me clean my trey when they didn't need to. Great ambiance for gatherings. Strung lights and lots of outdoor space. Dog friendly.

The best bar in Aptos Area! The owners & staff are phenomenal. Superb service...the ambience is…read morealways great. Including the customers. We 100% recommend. Please try the lavender lemon drop & the pollen my flower. They also host different events check their instagram

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.