Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside

Name: Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside
Address: 200 High Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, 95060-3713
Telephone: (831) 600-7376 ext. 1
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

646 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

200 High Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3713

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2 people

May 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

Savor our handcrafted cocktails and flavorful dishes right beside the distillery where our premium spirits are crafted. Whether you prefer indoor dining, a lively bar atmosphere, or our covered heated patio, we provide a variety of seating options to enhance your experience.

HOURS:
Monday - Thursday // 5pm - 9pm
Friday // 4pm - 9pm
Saturday - Sunday // 11:30am - 9pm

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Californian, Contemporary American, Distillery
Hours of operation
Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 600-7376 ext. 1
Website
https://www.venusspirits.com/vsckwestside
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We offer private parties the option to buy out our tasting room. You will have access to our indoor space and outdoor patio. We also offer private parties the option to buy out the restaurant. This means that your party will have the entire restaurant, bar and heated side patio. Our chefs have curated a menu with multiple options for our guests.

Location
200 High Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-3713
Neighborhood
Santa Cruz
Cross street
Delaware Avenue
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Mimosa Service
$20.00 per party
Multiple dates available
Lunch just got even better! Join us at Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen Westside 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 Westside 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! 🥂✨

Offers

Celebrate your birthday with us!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Sat - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us on your birthday and enjoy a complimentary slice of chocolate torte!
Daily Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,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

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What 646 people are saying

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside 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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Ambiance
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Best Value
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Innovative
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Good for groups
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Healthy
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Hot spot
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Lively
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside in Santa Cruz is a lively spot known for its "expertly crafted cocktails" and welcoming ambiance. Guests rave about the "frozen Paloma" and "Crispy Brussels Sprouts." While some found food inconsistent, others enjoyed creative, fresh dishes. "Service is always friendly," enhancing the vibrant experience.

646 Reviews

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James
San Francisco19 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Since my last visit, new food and drinks items were on the menu. Good to have things I hadn't tried.
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Chris VIP
San Francisco40 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The fried chicken was very dry. The skin is delicious, but just dry. White wine selection very poor. Probably won’t return, at least not on a weekend, and won’t order fried chicken.
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Dave
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu choices and the food we ordered was so good and our server was exceptional! Can't wait to go back.
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Bruce VIP
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
liked the hand shaken margaritas better, the other ones from machine were carbonated
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John
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen Westside is a true gem in Santa Cruz! From the moment you step in, you're greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly complements their handcrafted cocktails and flavorful dishes. The attention to detail in both the drinks and the food is remarkable—whether you're sipping on a Frozen Paloma Libre or indulging in their Crispy Brussels Sprouts, every bite and sip is a delight. The service is friendly and efficient, making the experience even more enjoyable. Whether you're looking for a casual night out or a special occasion, Venus Spirits delivers with its lively ambiance and top-notch offerings. Plus, the fact that it's right next to the distillery adds an extra layer of charm to the experience. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates expertly crafted cocktails and delicious food in a vibrant setting!
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Rachael
Montana1 review
3.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The ambiance and cocktails were 10/10. In the future, we will only come for drinks. The food is overpriced for the quality. Also, Venus doesn't seem to know what kimchi is in their description for kimchi fries. There was no pickled cabbage and really only a paprika seasoning. Just didn't feel like we got what we paid for. Server was a bit short when asking about this as well.
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Lisette
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and delicious food. Very accommodating, they were nice about it when some of my party showed up late. 5 stars.
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Dane
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Venus is always great. The Bloody Mary Sampler was very interesting as it moved from Vodka to Tequila. I had The Cure (without the house Bloody Mary) and my wife had the Reuben. Both were fresh and excellent. Great Saturday mid-day treat.
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tony
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Drinks are amazing. Service was decent, not bad and also not great. Food seems inconsistent but the drinks are really 10/10
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OpenTable Diner
Austin2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had a really great time! They were able to easily accommodate our group of 8 and we tried an assortment of things which were all delicious! Especially the frozen Paloma. That’s my favorite drink in town! Wish the Aptos location had a bigger menu as that location is more convenient. But will go back!
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FAQs

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 600-7376 ext. 1.

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside is rated 4.5 stars by 646 OpenTable diners.

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Westside does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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