Aldos - (Near Santa Cruz, CA)

5 /5 Jessica Ward: The service was radiant! The women who were working were sweet, charming, and mischievously funny. Their presence alone warrants return; they made hospitality feel like a homecoming, not a transaction. The food was great; very fresh and perfect portion sizes. My only criticism would be that my French toast, though tasty, was a bit under-saturated, the middle was untouched by batter denying it the custardy goodness the outer edges offered. The atmosphere was magical, alive with marine life. As we ate we watched the sea birds fish and caught a few glimpses of a lone sea lion weaving through the boats in the harbor.

5 /5 Monica Ifland: Great staff. Lots of shade available. Having a bar window available while you wait for your table was a HUGE hit. Offering breakfast items until close was another win. Fish and chips on point. Breakfast scramble (bacon) a great brunch option. Bloody Mary’s were worth it. View and vibe worth the wait. We’ll be back all summer.

3 /5 J. P.: I love how dog friendly this restaurant is. The homemade garlic fugasa and clam chowder are crowd pleasers. If you like prawns, you can order them in a quesadilla or over linguine. Don’t forget the Bloody Mary! The service is quick and accommodating for special requests. The wait on weekdays is minimal, but if you have to wait at least you get to enjoy those harbor views.

5 /5 Greg G: Leslie and I enjoyed our breakfast. She had avocado toast dish and I had the pumpkin tall stack. Everything was great. Scenery was very nice. Cozy place with an extensive menu. Our server was Daniel. She alone made it worth the trip. She was wonderful. Friendly and sweet. We had a great morning there.

5 /5 Jeff Meyer: We love this dog friendly outdoor restaurant along the harbor. Their hours are limited to breakfast and lunch. They also aren’t open on rainy days. But on a sunny day it’s a great spot to get a bite and Fido can come too! Mahi tacos and blackened fish sandwich are both recommended. Beware of pigeons they’re a tad aggressive and can drive my dog nuts.