Sanderlings Restaurant - Aptos (CA)

5 /5 Andy Salmon: Really enjoyed the breakfast outside on the patio today. Great food, views, and service. You can walk down to the beach after to burn off some calories.

5 /5 Becky Martinez: Loved everything about this restaurant. Food was delicious, steak was cooked perfectly, staff were so kind, and the views were incredible. Throughly enjoyed this restaurant.

4 /5 K L: Sanderlings Restaurant has a gorgeous views on a warm, sunny day. The kind of setting that makes you slow down and actually enjoy the moment. Coastal breeze, relaxed energy, and a space that feels elevated without being stiff. Surprisingly the food was solid across the board. Every protein at our table—steak, chicken, burgers, and fish—was cooked to perfection. Tender and juicy. The drinks were also solid. Not heavy-handed, but balanced. Could’ve used a bit more punch, but nothing that threw off the experience. Service was friendly and attentive. Staff matched the vibe—welcoming without hovering. Overall: Sanderlings delivers a scenic, well-executed dining experience that’s more than just a pretty view. The kitchen respects the protein, the staff respects the guest, and the drinks hold their own. Worth a visit if you’re in Aptos.

2 /5 Alexandra: Seascape resort is a beautiful stunning resort, nice accommodations, lots of room to play and explore and yet the most memorable part of our stay here was our dinner at Sanderlings. Memorable because the food was so horrible. Clam chowder was thin and soupy bot chowdery, and the two bites of clams in it were sandy, I’m not really sure how you manage that 2/2 bowls. The entrees were… flavorful but not the kind of flavors that would make you want to come back. I had the fish which was fine and aesthetically pleasing I guess but somehow dry and bland despite all the sauce they added to the dish. My husbands dish was by far the most unforgettable. Have you ever left chicken in the croc pot for too long and had it come out dry despite all the sauce that was added? Thats what this reminded me of, aesthetically 0/10 for the sloppy skin that seemed like it was just thrown on there. And what are those giant beans? My god, just because they are unique doesnt make them fine dining. And perhaps this place wouldnt market itself as fine dining but the menu is priced as such, nearly $300 for our family of 5 to have this unforgettable meal. Kid menu is mid, not horrible but unimpressive as well. Overall the menu is trying too hard and not succeeding, maybe add a burger? I’ve paid $30 for a dry burger before and been less disappointed. Waitress was very nice though.

1 /5 Carl J: Sanderlings Restaurant offers a stunning view of Monterey Bay, creating a setting that encourages you to slow down and truly enjoy the moment. Since it was Sunday, they were serving brunch. We had anticipated a buffet, but it was actually full service. Unfortunately, that’s where the pleasant experience ended. We ordered eggs, potatoes, chicken apple sausage, and toast. Our food arrived quickly, which raised our suspicions. The food was lukewarm, suggesting they may been sitting on a steam table for some time. The sausage skins were wrinkled, as if they had been under a warming light for too long. Additionally, we were only given one slice of toast (normally you would receive two slices), which was cool and came without butter. After asking twice for butter, we finally received it just as we were finishing our meal. A couple next to us, didnt finish theyre meal and walked out without paying. Being what we felt was an "upscale resort" we expected much better quality. We paid over $70 for the meal - definitely not worth the money.