Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside

Such a vibe in the cutest lil beach town! They accommodated my friend, baby and I so well. Some of the staff were playing peek-a-boo with my son and it was heart warming to say the least. The food was perfectly delicious! Definitely recommend and going back!

Beautiful views of the ocean from this restaurant's location. We dined during Santa Cruz Restaurant Week. The menu had 3 delicious choices for each of the 3 courses. It was a good value for the $55 cost. Of course the cocktails were delicious since they are made from Venus gins and the other spirits they distill as well. The service was spot-on, attentive but not intrusive.

Love this place. They have great cocktails and a huge gin selection. The cocktail menu is updated every season with new limited seasonal themed drinks. I've been there for happy hour as well as restaurant week. The steak was cooked perfectly and all the appetizers were delicious. Their chocolate torte was densely decadent and not my favorite, had other flavors listed but was just overwhelmingly chocolate.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a charming spot! I recently visited Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen Beachside in Aptos, and I was thoroughly impressed. Although I have been to their location on the Westside in Santa Cruz, this new spot, situated in the Aptos Flats right across from Rio Del Mar Beach, has its own delightful charm. The atmosphere is inviting, and the drinks and food were exceptional. Our server was attentive and ensured everything came out quickly, which I really appreciated. I started with the Frozen Paloma Libra, which was not only delicious but beautifully presented. For appetizers, we shared the calamari and the Crispy Brussels Sprouts—both were fantastic! For my main course, I ordered the burger, and it did not disappoint; it was incredibly tasty. Overall, I had a wonderful experience

Sat outside on a foggy evening under warm heat lamps. It was lovely sitting outside. Well protected from any breeze. Service was great. Drinks are some of the best tasting in county. We had the curry soup to start. Delicious. Meaty fish and chips that were crispy without being greasy. Calamari sandwich with Old Bay chips! We will definitely be returning.