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

628 Reviews

$31 to $50

Californian

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2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour
Neighbourhood 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

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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
Neighbourhood
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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Offers

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

Popular dishes

What 628 people are saying

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

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Innovative
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
Lively
Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen on the Westside offers an inviting atmosphere and "amazing drinks." This gastropub is praised for its "delicious" brunch options, craft cocktails, and intimate outdoor seating. While some entrees could improve, the "wonderful" service and standout appetizers like "crispy Brussels sprouts" make it a solid choice for drinks and light bites.

628 Reviews

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Dana
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food and drinks as always were fabulous. In my opinion the value was great. It was a bit noisy (but we expected that). The service however was a bit mediocre and inconsistent. Overall we had a wonderful time and I am so glad we picked Venus for our New Years Eve celebration!
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Barbara
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location and nicely arranged tables and high tops. It was a busy night and we were taken care of right away. The drinks menu is amazing and drinks are really good! They make their own whiskey! There's a sense that they care very much about what they make and serve in both food and drink. Food is also creative, fresh and abundant. It's priced about where it should be but not overly so. You know you're getting quality and it's worth it.
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Tracy
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is fun and everything there is very smooth. Things show up seamlessly and they taste wonderful. Great cocktails (of course).
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Erica
VIP
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best birthday celebration. Erin is a wonderful manager and always goes above and beyond. Thank you again for a wonderful celebration.
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Quynh
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I've been a regular at Venus for a few years now, but last night's dinner was a bit different. The food was lacking in flavor and the portions were smaller than what we’re used to. We ordered a burger and fries for my boyfriend and fettuccine with Neto sausage for me. Unfortunately, my pasta was undercooked, and my boyfriend’s burger and fries were on the smaller side. A few extra fries would’ve made the plate feel more complete. On a positive note, the cocktails were still delicious.
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Maureen
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great, ate on their Smashburger night. Also had Shrimp & Grits…amazing! Our server Helen was so welcoming and friendly!
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Ivan
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, our experience was excellent. Service is always friendly, personal and sincere. Thank you
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Randall
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wine provided complemented the meal perfectly.
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Janis
VIP
San Francisco
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and food. Cocktails were perfect and amazing.
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Rick
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, service, and atmosphere, as always!
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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 628 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today