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    Bittersweet Bistro

    155 Reviews
    #12 of 49 Restaurants in Aptos
    $$ - $$$American, Gluten Free Options
    787 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Ste B, Aptos, CA 95003-4727
    +1 831-662-9799
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    Overview
    4.0
    155 reviews
    • Excellent44%
    • Very good27%
    • Average16%
    • Poor8%
    • Terrible5%
    Travellers talk about
    “steak sandwich” (3 reviews)
    “club sandwich” (2 reviews)
    “country potatoes” (2 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    American, Gluten Free Options
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
    RATINGS
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    LOCATION
    787 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Ste B, Aptos, CA 95003-4727
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    1 - 10 of 154 reviews

    Reviewed 3 March 2018
    Love this place!!!

    If you go for breakfast it is amazing!!! Great omelets, pancakes, and potatoes. We love their happy hour. Dinner here is so good. LOve all of the dishes.

    Thank suzyG95136
    Reviewed 22 January 2018
    a GREAT time was had by all

    I just hosted a 25 person dinner party for a friend's Birthday and everything turned out amazing! The food was prepared perfectly, the service was on point, the place was beautiful as always. Not one complaint. I'm picky and found nothing wrong. All guests had...More

    Thank Dean M
    Reviewed 21 January 2018
    New Year's Eve with friends

    Nice restaurant, good food, decent service. The portions served were large enough to share. Desserts were pricey but they definitely were large enough to share. My wife and I both had small desserts but one couple we were with shared a large dessert that was...More

    Thank Carlo0647
    Reviewed 3 January 2018
    Neighborhood Bistro

    We walk here often and generally eat in the Tavern which has a nice ambiance, and an extensive menu that is not too pricey. The restaurant offers additional higher-end food options at a higher price. We enjoy the pub food, not great, but tasty. The...More

    Thank globalsurferSC
    Reviewed 17 November 2017
    Bistro

    This restaurant is excellent for it's food and service however expensive. My wife and I really enjoy dining at the specious bar where the complete dining room menu is available as well as a happy hour menu and nightly food specials. Flat screen TV's at...More

    Thank jeffreyf503
    Reviewed 11 November 2017
    Great place.

    Very nice American food. Dog friendly if you are willing to sit in the outdoors area. Friendly staff. Large variety of food. Pizza, burgers, fine foods.

    Thank SnapshotNewEngland
    Reviewed 24 October 2017
    Nice decor with nice higher cost

    My first visit in the later '90's impressed me. Casual elegance. Fair prices. It has been many years since I visited, and things have changed. My latest visit found a bit more elegance, good food, and prices leaning toward exorbitant.

    Thank RonCentralCA
    Reviewed 15 October 2017
    Recently greatly improved, so give them another try.

    In the competitive Santa Cruz county restaurant market, Bittersweet Bistro became a little too complacent about pricing and service, and their business must have suffered. We went for Happy Hour only because we had another event nearby, and found smaller crowds on a Friday, more...More

    Thank JohnInItaly
    Reviewed 10 September 2017 via mobile
    Little pricey, but good

    Wife and I ate here with family. Sat in the bar area. The service was good. Drinks were decent. The food is a bit pricey, but you can get a half plate and it was h honestly enough food. The sesame seared tuna was spot...More

    Thank Keith M
    Reviewed 31 July 2017 via mobile
    Brunch

    Family get together for Brunch while we are here visiting. When we arrived only 4 tables occupied so was seated right away, orders taken but took awhile for the orders to come. Orders sitting on the table No silverware, took asking 5 times for silverware...More

    Thank Linda C

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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    US$20 - US$35
    Cuisine
    American, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Brunch, Breakfast, Dinner
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards
    Good for
    Bar Scene, Child-friendly, Business meetings, Kids, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Romantic
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Wednesday
    8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Thursday
    8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Friday
    8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    Saturday
    8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 787 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Ste B, Aptos, CA 95003-4727
    • Location: United States  >  California (CA)  >  Aptos
    • Phone Number: +1 831-662-9799
    Description
    Recognized by locals as one of the top restaurants in Aptos and Santa Cruz County, Bittersweet Bistro offers an American Bistro Cuisine style dinner menu with Mediterranean influences. Outstanding dessert menu and an award-winning wine list are served in a casual, relaxed atmosphere in the dining room, heated outdoor patio and new lounge.
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