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Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside, Aptos, CA

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside

4.4 (378)
$31 to $50
Californian
131 Esplanade, Aptos, CA 95003-4501

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for outdoor dining
Newly renovated beachside restaurant, located in Aptos, CA. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails with locally distilled Venus Spirits and a menu featuring local seafood, produce, and Venus favorites. Indoor, bar, and patio seating available.

HOURS:
Wednesday - Thursday // 5pm - 9pm
Friday // 4pm - 9pm
Saturday - Sunday // 12pm - 9pm

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Cocktail Bar, Fish
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (831) 688-8917
  • Website
    http://venusspirits.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Interested in a private event? Check out https://www.venusspirits.com/events for more information.
  • Location
    131 Esplanade, Aptos, CA 95003-4501
  • Neighborhood
    Aptos
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mimosa Service

    $20.00 per party

    Multiple dates available
    Lunch just got even better! Join us at Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen Beachside for mimosa service every Saturday and Sunday from 12–3 PM during lunch hours. Sip on a bottle of bubbly and fresh-squeezed juice while you enjoy our seasonal dishes and sunny Beachside vibes. The fun doesn't have to stop at one bottle, additional bottles are available for purchase. Whether you're catching up with friends or kicking off the weekend in style, cheers to never-ending fun! 🥂✨
    Mimosa Service Photo

Offers

  • Celebrate your birthday with Venus!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Join us on your birthday and enjoy a complimentary slice of chocolate torte!

    Celebrate your birthday with Venus! Photo

  • Daily Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Join us for Happy Hour and enjoy a delightful midweek or weekend treat! Indulge in expertly crafted cocktails at special discounted prices, or savor a tempting selection of shareable plates, including our famous crispy brussels sprouts! Monday - Thursday // 5pm - 6pm Friday - Sunday // 4pm - 5pm

    Daily Happy Hour Photo

Menu

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside's menu was last updated on 4/30/2025.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 378 people are saying

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Good for groups

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Lively

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside offers a delightful experience with a "great beachside location" and "exceptional service." Guests enjoy the "terrific craft cocktails," "amazing food," and "beautiful ambiance." While some note service inconsistencies, the "friendly staff" and "cozy atmosphere" make it a favorite dining spot.

378 Reviews

  1. Kim

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It just keeps getting better! The chicken parm on Thursday nights is outstanding.

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  2. Robin

    San Diego2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I met for dinner with 7 women who desperately wanted to hear one another speak We could not hear each other at the table at the Aptos Venus , we needed to speak loudly across the small table. It was a loud dinning room. Too loud. Seats were hard and uncomfy.

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  3. Torre

    Salt Lake City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food! Cocktails were crafty! Oyster on the half shell were very fresh!

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  4. alois

    Central Coast10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another good evening at Venus. We four loved our cocktails, crispy Brussels sprouts, fish and chips and Venus burgers. I especially enjoyed my Negroni. Desserts are always great there too.

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  5. James

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful restaurant with a great staff. Will definitely go again!

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  6. David

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always incredible food. Good service. Nice atmosphere. Westside location is great too

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  7. Charmaine

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Cocktails were good but nothing special, service was ok, our server was very kind. Food was pretty good.

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  8. Bill

    San Francisco42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Venus is a solid hit with a great beachside location - though unfortunately you cannot see over the parking lot to the beach from inside the restaurant. The food was very tasty, well prepared and well presented. The service was friendly, attentive and efficient. They also have terrific craft cocktails. You really can't go wrong here.

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  9. Marianna

    Palm Springs7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location and the salmon is amazing. Great cocktails too

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  10. Connie

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoy eating here and always have a great experience, but tonight our server was great but there was a large group and they didn't have enough servers for the # of people in the restaurant.

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FAQs

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 688-8917.

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside is rated 4.4 stars by 378 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside

131 Esplanade, Aptos, CA 95003-4501

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Aptos
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, Cocktail Bar, Fish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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