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Sanderlings - Seascape Resort, Aptos, CA

Sanderlings - Seascape Resort

3.6 (1310)
$31 to $50
Californian
1 Seascape Resort Dr., Aptos, CA 95003

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Sanderlings Restaurant at Seascape Beach Resort offers elegant, casual dining with a spectacular ocean view from sunrise to sunset.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Our award-winning catering menu features traditional and contemporary dishes made with the freshest local ingredients.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you are hosting a Rehearsal Dinner, Holiday Celebration, Baby or Bridal Shower, Business luncheon or dinner, we can help make your event special.
  • Neighborhood
    Aptos
  • Cross street
    Sumner Ave.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Entertainment
    Sanderlings Bar Lounge features musical entertainment on Friday and Saturday Nights 8:30pm until midnight or later.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,310 people are saying

Sanderlings - Seascape Resort 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

3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for brunch

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Good for groups

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Neighborhood gem

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sanderlings at Seascape Resort offers a "stunning location" with an "unbeatable view," making it a memorable dining experience. Guests praise the "outstanding food" and "friendly staff," especially for special occasions. While some express concerns about service speed and reservation policies, the "gorgeous ocean view" and "delicious cuisine" shine through.

1,310 Reviews
  1. Michelle VIP

    Tampa33 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Server wasn’t around much. Never brought water. Would disappear at times. Ordered two omelets (decent), Eggs Benedict (terrible quite honestly and didn’t offer something else) and chile rios or something like that. Not good at all. Food was meh, service was less. Gorgeous view. Disappointing because this place used to have amazing food and service.
    Sanderlings - Seascape ResortResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your honest feedback, Michelle. We're sorry to hear that both the service and food fell short of your expectations, especially given your past positive experiences with us. Your comments have been shared with our team, as we take them seriously and are committed to making improvements. We hope to have the opportunity to deliver a better experience in the future.

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  2. John VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I booked an outdoor table at Sanderlings in Aptos, California, only to learn upon arrival that their “reservations” for patio seating are neither guaranteed nor managed—an unclear policy that left several parties, including mine, waiting and frustrated. Service was painfully slow. After being seated, I waited 45 minutes before my party’s order was taken and another 30 minutes just to receive a glass of wine and our meals. While the food itself was enjoyable and the ocean view is spectacular, the lack of communication and attentiveness overshadowed the experience. Sanderlings has all the makings of a top-tier seaside restaurant—stunning location, quality cuisine—but must urgently reassess its reservation procedures and staff responsiveness to deliver an experience worthy of its setting.
    Sanderlings - Seascape ResortResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you for your detailed feedback, John. We sincerely apologize for the confusion around our patio seating policy and the delays you experienced during your visit. While we’re glad you enjoyed the food and ocean view, it’s clear that our service and communication fell short. Your comments are being shared with our management team for immediate review, and we appreciate you taking the time to help us improve.

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  3. chantel

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I made reservations 2 weeks in advance to have dinner here for my birthday. We were coming from out of town and just staying at the resort one night. Very long story short, 2 hours later and 2 check in with the hostess later we never were sat. We ended up getting food at the bar where live music was playing and it ended up okay but I was really disappointed as part of the reason we booked the resort was the view of the restaurant. The hostesses seemed new and overwhelmed. Bummed we didn’t get to eat here.
    Sanderlings - Seascape ResortResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Chantel. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience and the delay in being seated—especially on such a special occasion. Your frustration is completely understandable, and we regret that we didn’t deliver the dining experience you had planned for. We’ve shared your comments with our team to address the issues and improve our guest experience. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future.

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  4. jeff

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice setting. Food was a solid ok. Service was slow, seems like the servers were confused and slammed. Waited for ever for everything.
    Sanderlings - Seascape ResortResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Jeff. We're glad you enjoyed the setting, but we're sorry to hear the service and pacing didn’t meet expectations. We’ll share your comments with the team as we work to improve the overall experience. We appreciate you dining with us.

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  5. Betty

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our friend’s 90th birthday at Sanderlings. We were offered a special table with an ocean view. The ambiance was great and the staff were the best, especially our server! Our birthday girl received an amazing olive oil flourless chocolate cake from Sanderlings! It was a delicious dessert to top off an amazing meal!
    Sanderlings - Seascape ResortResponded on May 8, 2025
    Thank you, Betty! We're honored you chose Sanderlings to celebrate such a special milestone. It’s wonderful to hear that the ocean view, warm ambiance, and attentive service made the occasion memorable—and we're so glad the chocolate cake was a hit! We hope to welcome you all back again soon.

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  6. Maria

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The lobster and scallops smelled like ammonia. Cod dish came out cold
    Sanderlings - Seascape ResortResponded on May 8, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Maria. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the seafood dishes, as that’s far from the standard we aim to uphold. Your comments have been shared with our culinary team for immediate review. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

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  7. Debbie

    Sacramento15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous clam chowder and farm market salad. Highly recommend.
    Sanderlings - Seascape ResortResponded on May 5, 2025
    Thank you, Debbie! We’re so glad you enjoyed the clam chowder and farm market salad. We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  8. Laura

    Sacramento3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    VERY overpriced brunch. Would have loved an omelet bar, juice included with brunch price, fresh seafood selection, better breads and pastries. Some items were good but not for that price.
    Sanderlings - Seascape ResortResponded on April 21, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback, Laura. We’re sorry to hear the brunch didn’t meet your expectations in terms of value. Your suggestions are appreciated and will be shared with our team as we continue to refine our offerings. We hope to have the chance to serve you again with an improved experience.

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  9. Geanie

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good, limited choices and pricey. The problem wasn’t just high cost but it felt like you were sitting in a coffee shop paying $40 and up for a plate of fancy food. The atmosphere didn’t match the menu at all. It was a good meal but I honestly would go back. Either change the decor or change the menu. Service was friendly but slow.
    Sanderlings - Seascape ResortResponded on April 22, 2025
    Thank you, Geanie. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the food and friendly service. We understand your concerns about the atmosphere and pricing and will share your comments with our team for review. Your input helps us improve the overall guest experience.

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  10. Cashmere

    San Francisco12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbeatable view and much improved menu and food from last visit. Really hopeful that our fabulous neighborhood restaurant is back on the top of the list!
    Sanderlings - Seascape ResortResponded on April 10, 2025
    Thank you, Cashmere! We're so glad you enjoyed the unbeatable view and noticed the improvements to our menu and food. We appreciate your support and look forward to having you dine with us again soon.

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FAQs

Sanderlings - Seascape Resort offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (831) 662-7120.

Sanderlings - Seascape Resort is rated 3.6 stars by 1310 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Sanderlings - Seascape Resort

1 Seascape Resort Dr., Aptos, CA 95003

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sumner Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Aptos
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Sanderlings Bar Lounge features musical entertainment on Friday and Saturday Nights 8:30pm until midnight or later.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Our award-winning catering menu features traditional and contemporary dishes made with the freshest local ingredients.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you are hosting a Rehearsal Dinner, Holiday Celebration, Baby or Bridal Shower, Business luncheon or dinner, we can help make your event special.
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