Rio del Mar Food Scene Guidebook
Casual Dinner
Wide selection of burgers (including turkey and vegetarian option) and large selection of bear (over 40 varieties on tap).
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burger. Aptos
7941 Soquel DrWide selection of burgers (including turkey and vegetarian option) and large selection of bear (over 40 varieties on tap).
We prefer brisket over tri-tip. Do not miss additional BBQ souse dispensers on the side counter.
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Aptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos StWe prefer brisket over tri-tip. Do not miss additional BBQ souse dispensers on the side counter.
Locals’s favorite. Can be quite busy, but worth the wait.
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Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center AveLocals’s favorite. Can be quite busy, but worth the wait.
Dinner
Reservations recommended but not required.
Great food. Indoor seating and large outdoor patio are available. Bar serves full menu, and is a good option on a busy night. Chocolate Mousse dessert is a must for a chocolate lovers (big enough for two to share).
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Bittersweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar BlvdGreat food. Indoor seating and large outdoor patio are available. Bar serves full menu, and is a good option on a busy night. Chocolate Mousse dessert is a must for a chocolate lovers (big enough for two to share).
Great French food and very attentive service. In addition to regular menu, there are 10-12 daily specials. Great wine selection. Reservations strongly recommended.
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Café Sparrow
8042 Soquel DrGreat French food and very attentive service. In addition to regular menu, there are 10-12 daily specials. Great wine selection. Reservations strongly recommended.
Indoor and outdoor seatings are available. Portions are large and reasonably priced.
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The Hideout
9051 Soquel DrIndoor and outdoor seatings are available. Portions are large and reasonably priced.
Very romantic restaurant. Probably the best food in town. Reservations strongly advised.
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Persephone
7945 Soquel DrVery romantic restaurant. Probably the best food in town. Reservations strongly advised.
Lunch
Best sandwiches in town made to order at the deli counter. Sushi are really good too. Plus other pre-made lunch and dinner choices.
You can buy Maryann’s ice cream and great local pies at this store.
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Deluxe Foods of Aptos
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdBest sandwiches in town made to order at the deli counter. Sushi are really good too. Plus other pre-made lunch and dinner choices.
You can buy Maryann’s ice cream and great local pies at this store.
Pixie Deli
111 Venetian RdSandwiches and salads with unbeatable view.
Poki Bowl Aptos
98 Rancho Del MarGreat to go option to take to the beach with you.
Breakfast
Great food, but bring a lots of patience with you as the service is slow.
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Red Apple Café
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdGreat food, but bring a lots of patience with you as the service is slow.
Pixie Deli
111 Venetian RdGreat breakfast burrito with a view.
California Coffee
9105 Soquel DrNice local coffee shop with pastries and bagels.
Lots of choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner including to go options.
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Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveLots of choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner including to go options.
Local Ice Cream
Local favorite. Lots of flavors available at the main store. Limited selection is also available at the Deluxe Foods.
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Marianne’s Ice Cream
218 State Park DrLocal favorite. Lots of flavors available at the main store. Limited selection is also available at the Deluxe Foods.
Live Music and Food
Please check days and times for music availability.
Aptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos StSeverino's Bar & Grill
7500 Old Dominion CtBargetto Winery
3535 N Main St