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Café Rio Aptos

48 locals recommend,
Permanently closed

Tips from locals

John Tindel And Mary Rockwell
October 30, 2017
Cafe Rio is our local 'On the Beach' dinner restaurant known for delicious seafood. My husband swears by the Sand dabs! It has the quintessential mahogany walls, beams and posts looking in it's own way like the well known Crow's Nest in Santa Cruz Harbor and the beautiful Shadowbrook in Capitola (both a must). It has a rich flavor to it's decor. It's slightly pricey but then that all depends on drinks. It is walking distance. they have an afternoon and sunset scene on their patio serving muscles, lite bites and drinks under warm lights too. They often have live music too.
Cafe Rio is our local 'On the Beach' dinner restaurant known for delicious seafood. My husband swears by the Sand dabs! It has the quintessential mahogany walls, beams and posts looking in it's own way like the well known Crow's Nest in Santa Cruz Harbor and the beautiful Shadowbrook in Capitola (…
Mathew
September 28, 2016
Seafood, oysters, beach, bar.
Margaret
July 2, 2015
On the beach! Great views and good food/cocktails.
Patie
May 11, 2015
Nice restaurant right on the water www.caferioaptos.com
Rebecca
October 23, 2019
Ocean-front dining. Seafood, steak and full bar. Dog friendly patio too.

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Location
131 Esplanade
Aptos, CA