Cantine Winepub

This place is such a vibe! Delicious wine & lots of variety, superb service, and great views. Definitely coming back soon!

I'm not sure if the blond woman is the owner or a manager but both times I've been here she's been just lovely with incredible customer service and a smile. The wine list is not extensive but they have a lovely vetliner. Lots of different places to sit and get cozy-it's a great spot for a first date. Outdoor seating is also very pleasant.

Very disappointing experience last night at Cantine. Arrived with a group of 6 at 9:15pm Friday night. Immediately upon entering the bartender stopped us and said they had already done last call and they were closing. We counted around 15 people still enjoying their drinks and food inside. We came to celebrate and have always know Cantine to stay open later than most other spots in Aptos. To be turned away with a group of 6 people on a Friday night made us feel very unwelcome. We took our money to The Hideout where they happily stayed open until well past 11pm. Don’t go to. Anyone unless it is very early in the night.

This was my second visit and this time I didn’t have any wine or appetizers. The first time I had their deviled eggs, flatbread and rose. No complaints and the ambience is great. Definitely recommend for an afternoon visit with friends or even a business meeting or date.

The wine is okay. Our server forgot to put in our food. And trying to pay and leave took a little too long. But the atmosphere is nice.

Cantine is an exceptional venue and a great and spacious place to host any event! We did our wedding reception at Cantine in November 2023 and hosted 80 guests. Our guests enjoyed the flow of the space. With 80 guests, it didn’t feel crowded one bit. Some were outside on the patio with the twinkling lights, some were cozied by the fireplace, some were dancing on the dance floor, it truly is like hosting in a large beautiful and cozy room without the hassle of hosting and cleaning up. The design of Cantine’s spaces helped guests move around and enjoy everyone’s company better and that’s what we were looking for in a venue. A fancier and beautiful setting where everyone can still feel at home. Also, it’s very affordable! Something you can’t find anywhere in Santa Cruz. Keiki helped us every step of the way and would meet with us and answer all our questions and needs. A special shout out to all the staff and their service! They were all super friendly and hospitable and helped us out the whole time. The food and drinks kept on coming and not one guests felt not taken care of. Our guests all talked how much they loved being there and my husband and I truly got our dream wedding location! It was hands down the best! Clarissa & Robert

Beautiful venue. If you are having a party there, I recommend ordering more food than the kitchen recommends and also requesting that they bring the food out either all at once or in waves that make sense so that there is a good flow. I did not request this or dig into these details and wish that I would have. Also, when you taste their food, ask if their group menu portions are the same size as the portions on their regular menu. Staff is nice, again, the ambiance is beautiful and I would recommend this place for sure.

Excellent atmosphere, a great place to just hangout during the day or visit in the evening for a more formal date. The fare is well priced and tasty, served simply but nicely. The decor is a tasteful colorpop rustic scheme, with a comfy tasting room and an open bar/restaurant layout. There's also a patio with ample seating. The host Sebastian was extremely convivial and helpful, he really made our experience!

Always fun and chill place to hang out, share some small plates and have a glass of wine or three. Super laid back and bohemian. Very Aptos, if you know what I mean. It's a little dark on the insider but the outdoor patio is awesome with a fire pit. Check it out.

Service. Not good. Food. Half the things on the menu not available. So I got crappy mushrooms. See pic for details. Ambience. Eh. I'll leave it at that. I wouldn't go back.

I've only been here a few times over the years and each time I visit, I remember how sweet of a spot it is. Whether you're coming for drinks or food, you've got so many wonderful options. In addition to wine and beer, they also have cider and I believe, mead wine in a can (made from honey)! And for the non-alcohol crew, they've got you covered too. The aesthetic is just... cozy. There's a fireplace indoors and a fire pit outdoors. They have blankets and games, too. Like, cmon. Absolutely nailing the cozy vibe. The food menu is also great! As someone who eats gluten-free, there were plenty of options. I definitely recommend for the overall experience.

The ambience in this place is GREAT. It has hip furniture with some areas that seem to be setup for hanging out rather than eating. It shows because the place is stocked with board games for your pleasure. I think it's a great place to grab a few drinks and hang out with some people. We had a beer flight and really enjoyed all of our drinks. Sadly, I would not say that the tapas were very good. Aside from the mac n cheese and lasagna, everything was either really salty or had no flavor at all. The Dates wrapped in bacon especially was inedible. It was actually gross. I'm a pretty adventurous eater and this is the first thing I haven't been able to finish in years. Overall... if you want a drink and hang out with some friends and chill, this is a great place. Just get food after.

A few friends suggested that we head over to this wine pub after dinner around 8:30pm on a Tuesday. I was shocked to say the least to see that the hours are from 3-10 Monday-Thursday. On weekends they have longer hours (posted in photos). My husband opted to do a beer sampler which included four 4 oz draft pours and I ordered an affogato. The wine and beer list here is extensive and the prices are affordable. My favorite thing about our visit were the vibes. Inside is decorated super cute and full of fun seating options (captain chairs, couches, and bar seating)

I celebrated my birthday with my boyfriend last Wednesday at this cute and amazing place. The ambiance is incredible, very cozy and modern. The service was outstanding, food was great, and the drinks really good. We started with their Cantine Spritz and Rose Spritz, they were both really good, but Rose Spritz was my favorite. We ordered a wine flight, they came in beautiful mini bottles, which was very detailed and beautiful. The wines that we picked tasted awesome. For tapas, we had tortillas espanolas and Fromage. Fromage comes with goat cheese, Brie and Gorgonzola cheese, everything that I love. It also comes with pecan, bread and a delicious spicy jam. Please you have to try this jam, it's super delicious. Tortilla Espanola is a combination of different flavors and really really. I recommend everything that I ordered. And I want to come back as soon as possible.

Have seen this for a while just too busy to stop we should have. Flat bread 2 choices we had the second a fresh mozzarella and basil with tomato sauce, wonderful. a red wine flight. For dessert a hot brownie and a glass of dessert Chianti Classico. Large comfy chairs and plenty of food and an outdoor patio's, front and back.

We very much enjoyed our first visit here last night. We dropped in around 5:15 pm and caught the tail end of their Happy Hour (M-F 3-6 pm) and stayed for more tapas. Scored prime pet friendly seats by a lovely fire pit on their back patio. Here's what we tried... * HH Mezze - Selection of charcuterie, cheese and olives... so good! * HH Pintxos - 2 x 2 crostinis of serrano ham/manchego and blistered cherry tomatoes. * Focaccia with Olive Oil - Features bread from Kelly's Bakery * Deviled Eggs (3) - Decent rendition of this classic * Pinsa Flatbread - prosciutto, pear & cheese on a light thin bread. This was very yummy. Good selection of wines on tap or by the glass or bottle, beers, ciders, etc. I especially liked that they offer a build your own wine flight for the wines on tap (which I tried) or by the glass. Lovely laid back ambiance indoors and outdoors out back. Service was friendly, helpful and attentive. Looking forward to returning to try more interesting sounding items from their tapas menu.

Such a cute little wine bar. There is plenty of seating inside and outside. I love how cozy the room is and how they come to you to order. The service was fast and friendly. Enjoyed the drinks and ambiance.

We loved this little wine shop during our mini vacay! Located in Aptos, in the back of a small shopping area, we came across Cantine Winepub. At first, we thought that it was closed because we didn't see anyone inside. It was a Tuesday evening, so it was to be expected. As we walked in, the person working there welcomed us and said we can sit anywhere and that there were a couple of spots outside on their patio if we prefer the outdoor area. THAT IS WHERE EVERYONE WAS HANGIN OUT! We ended up sitting outside as the sun was setting. We actually ended up ordering some ciders - both very delicious. I believe they were on the happy hour menu. My fiancé and I also split a glass of red wine, which was also tasty - they were nice enough to put it into two different wine glasses for us! Overall, we loved this wine spot and hope to come back soon.

They accommodate larger groups. Our capitola Aptos Rotary meets there every other Thursday. Always fun!

Nice chill vibe, yummy drinks, good apps, pretty patio, and friendly service. Went on a Thursday night and sat outside on the patio and watched the sunset. It was really nice. Got a lavender lemon Kyla kombucha that was really good - got a second one. Def would go back for drinks. And it's now my fave new alcoholic kombucha drink. The food was good, not amazing or anything, but yummy and I'd go back again. I got the deviled eggs, lamb chops, padron peppers, charcuterie board, and ham tortilla. It was all pretty good. Probz won't order the charcuterie board again as it just seemed very empty. Mostly just meat and some mustard. Also had to ask for the bread that was supposed to come with it. Padron peppers could've been cooked a little more. The tortilla was probz the best thing and I'd order that again. The seating arrangements were cool. There were a lot of comfy spots. A fire pit. Loved the view outside (though some bugs flying around at dusk, but quickly went away after the sunset). The seating on the patio gets a little tight, but there's also awesome heaters by them for you to keep warm. Inside has comfy couches. Service was mostly good. The lady that was our waitress most of the time was very nice and attentive. Her male counterpart was a bit two sheets to the wind (and you could tell she was having to make up his slack) but other than that totes great service. Def coming back for some more drinks, tortillas, and need to get wine next time fer sure!

Cantine is my favorite wine lounge. It is set high and within a grove of young redwoods, bay, and oak trees. You can do some beginning birding at the outdoor dog friendly patio along with a wonderful drink from the bar. They have local wines and ciders on tap plus a whole range of lovely ciders in a can/bottle or wines/sparkling by the bottle. They even have some wine based cocktails for a change up like the "Sbagliato" I had yesterday. Prices are commensurate with location and quality. We haven't tried the tapas/apps but I see people ordering them frequently. Parking is a plus. The vibe is chill, meditative, yet playful. Our go to when we are in Aptos. Shout out to Heather who was our kind hostess yesterday!!

My experience visiting this Winepub is a 10. Great service & very friendly owners. Had a great time, they offer board games and little cozy seating areas inside and out. I guess I wasn't a wine person but I did like the pear apple cider, wasn't bitter and little bit of sweetness. My sister and I had ordered Mac & Cheese w/ & w/o pork belly. Both were delicious, recommend ordering if you plan on eating light. Would love to visit again!

Loved the ambiance! The spritzes were so good - would definitely recommend. The small patio in the back was so cute. Highly recommend.

Restaurant Nightmare I went to Cantine wine bar yesterday to have a couple celebratory bday drinks and purchase some bottles to go. I've been a loyal customer until yesterday when the waitress forgot to run my card. Instead of notifying me, she called the local sushi restaurants around town notifying them that a "brown haired" girl who's having a "joint bday" with her partner didn't pay their bill. Sushi garden in capitola would not serve us bc of this description so I called Cantine to understand what occurred and let them know I'd come back to pay the bill right away. She told me if I didn't pay over the phone, she'd call the police. Given that she didn't run the card the first time, I didn't trust running it over the phone and wanted proof of physical receipt. Long story short, it took a multiple request in person to just pay my bill for proof of receipt after they admitted the mistake. It was an absolute humiliating and unnecessary experience, and a birthday I'll never forget.

Quality of cut of fish seems to be negotiable, if Mario is behind the glass you're golden in the best ! Otherwise not so good'

This is the place I always go to nosh and visit...ever since it opened! Have attended and hosted parties here too. Beverage and food choices are excellent and the staff has included some really interesting people that make you feel more like a guest in their home. Sharing their knowledge, experience or finding out more about a wine to help us decide is one of the main reasons I love this place. The relaxed atmosphere has led to some wonderful conversations both with friends and staff. Then why not 5 stars? Because there is always that one person, sigh.... After enjoying a tasty selection of food and bevies recently, we were winding it up to leave and a man, who was not our original server, came up to see if we wanted anything else and, when we didn't, he asked to remove our dishes. Not a big deal but it is. It was the first interaction we had with him and he was brusque and all business. We noticed. So unlike the chill vibe that we were experiencing until that moment. Ok, I am picky about service because it's my job. But, I always try to give people, especially post COVID, a huge break and be grateful they bother to stick with these jobs that can be full of challenges. I get it. So, next time, greet us first before rushing us out. Ask how our visit was? If we make a suggestion about your offerings, don't just nod and ignore us, even if we're whacky, acknowledge the suggestion EVEN if it's not going to happen. Customers are full of ideas and they aren't all great but being heard and seen goes a long way to encourage return business. We don't need a hug on the way out but make sure we have our credit card and a "see you soon!" Our original server did all this after "the closer" did not. Still, we'll come back and you should too!

Always loved Aptos Village but over the past 2-3 years & even during the "Plandemic" this area just had a full throttle, damn the torpedoes attitude towards the hospitality industry. Cantine did everything they could to stay open amidst the idiotic Rona restrictions & now that we can go back to normal these folks are KILLING IT! The best small plates on the coast & a truly eclectic wine list.

I used to go to Canine on nice days to enjoy their patio. Then COVID19 took away all the good places and they are just now returning, usually limited and feeling pretty different. Happily Cantine feels just the same. Spent a lazy Saturday afternoon on their patio with a friend, splurging on too much cheese and just enough alcohol. Their menu is just as it always was, which is a good thing. We tried both burrata plates, the fromage plate, and added some foccacia for good measure. My friend sampled 4 beers, and I enjoyed a chilled glass of Vin Santo which is so hard to find and Cantine carries an excellent one. The server was delightful and very friendly. What a lovely afternoon! Thanks for returning as good as ever, Cantine.

We had a lovely time here. Ordered from the Happy Hour Menu and regular menu. All food was tasty, nicely presented, good proportions and priced very well. The atmosphere is great. Nice seating with bar, couches, outdoors or outdoors, fake fireplace, outdoor heaters. Chill environment and relaxing music.

The ambience is peaceful especially on a warm day on the back deck. Nice venue for catching up with a friend and relaxing because it's not overly noisy. Small bites menu has some good options but I wish there were "big bites" as well-- then I would hang out longer and order more than one drink. I treat this place as a happy hour venue then move on to a restaurant for food.

Hosted a Women's Meetup Group at Cantine Winepub, mid-week. The service, food and ambiance was outstanding. Ella did a great job in accommodating a party of 12. The bites were tasty and the champagne to celebrate our event was perfect. Loved the seating and vibe. Parking was ample, a plus! Many thanks.

Great place! It's perfect for getting together with friends, a romantic date, or just want to have a light dinner with drinks. My wife and I love to go there every time we are in Aptos. And they know what I am going to order... Go check it out!

This place was deliciousssssss! We tried the cauliflower, fingerling potatoes, and the mac n cheese tapas. They were all incredible but the mac was our favorite! If you like ciders, this is the place for you! The pear or any of the apple variants were 10/10.

Love,love the Cantina. Absolutely beautiful environment,tasty tapas, and the service is fantastic! So relaxing and a beautiful way to escape from the world's problems for a few hours

A beautiful ambience with local owners. Excellent service, food and wine, overall a 10 out of 10

My husband and I live in Aptos, and we love spending time at Cantine. The back deck is especially inviting, and we often chat a bit with the other customers out there. The wine selection is really good, and the food is great! My favorites are the savory burrata dish and the arugula salad, but really all the food is delish!

Cute spot. Great wine, beer and food selection. Lots of seating options. They have games and blankets available. It's a spot where they want you to hang out, enjoy some drinks and your company.

Good stuff. I have been here a few times for a night cap and dessert. I'm never disappointed. But, it is pretty cold inside. So, bundle up! I like the dark chocolate brownie and a dry rosé personally

Average food, decent service, nice ambiance. I'm giving it 1 star because they added an "Included gratuity" that I did not approve. The total was $101.37 and I left $20 cash. I signed the merchant copy and totaled it - $101.37. I looked at my customer copy when I got home and was shocked to see $18.60 was added as an "Included gratutiy". Slimy that they didn't mention it and that the receipt I signed was different. There were 5 of us, so I didn't expect an added tip. I disputed the charge and my credit card company credited that amount, but I have better things to do than deal with a dishonest business. I won't be returning.

Great neighborhood wine bar w outdoor deck. Service fantastic and love their food! Fun place to hang out.

So, this time wasn't so good. We returned here with some expectations built from last time. We walk in -- no greetings, the two servers just minding their business. I ask for the wine list, only to be told that the list is lost. In my mind, Really? Is this really happening? The server digs out a few bottles of white wine from the fridge, but I am uninspired and non committed, so I told him I would go with by the glass selection. He is also uninspired by my choice as his face turns stoic. This is going great. The other server brings the list, and we decide to stay put and get a bottle and get a few bites -- the deviled eggs, brussel sprouts, and stuffed mushrooms. The dishes were generally all fine, except they did take long to come out. So we were sitting at the bar, but decided to move out side, so we tell the server that we were doing so, and he said, "ok". No help with moving the plates or glasses. In my mind again, is this really happening? Despite this lack of service, we decided to make it at home and enjoyed the crisp outdoor ambiance very much. The "don't fucking touch me, I mind my own business" guy even came out and topped our wine. The other server though, brought our check only to tell us that we ordered a bottle and we have some wine left. For the last time, in my mind, is this really happening? We do our thing and took time to finish the wine, and asked my friend to go up to settle the bill with the minimum tip, since I was afraid that I might say something complanatory and did not want the subpar experience ruin the evening. So my verdict -- the service really sucked at this place. For a while, the only place I'd be frequenting in Aptos is the BBQ joint. I will and encourage others to bypass this uninspiring place altogether.

I've been coming here for over six years and was a regular for many years so leaving this review makes me pretty sad. We had a very rude server over the weekend. I was excited to show my brother who had never been to Cantine my old stomping grounds, but our server was so rude when we just asked a simple question and then continued to be rude unprovoked later on. We both decided we'll never come back- especially with all of the new wine bars in Aptos that actually have good customer service.

Great little hang out- I actually came back fir a beer they had in draft a couple of months ago! I was very disappointed it was no longer there! The food options are interesting and add to the drinks available!! Again, cool place to enjoy a nice drink, food and conversation!!

My co-workers and I came to Cantine for dinner as we were in Watsonville for work. I always love tapas, so I was definitely excited to try this place out. Upon walking in, we learned Wednesday nights are trivia nights. Our team wasn't really feelin' competitive, so we opted to sit at the bar. I was starving at this point (it was around I think 7:30PM), so I just ordered a bunch of items from the menu. Below are some of the things we ordered: - Roasted brussels sprouts - Good taste, and not too salty. A nice way to make some adult decisions and get some veggies into our meal. - Fingerling potatoes - I REALLY liked these, but maybe because I just like everything potatoes. The sauce on the finger-sized potatoes gave each bit just enough of a taste. - Burrata with persimmons, honeycomb, etc. - Okay, the honeycomb was kind of hard to cut but MAN, did it taste good with the bread and cheese! Honestly the crostini was toasted to such a great crunch and wasn't hard to tear apart with each bite (as it is with other places). - Charcuterie - Your normal charcuterie, so nothing that really stood out from other places. We were just feelin' a little fancy that day lol. - Macaroni & cheese - This wasn't too heavy like mac'n cheese can get, but our group was getting stuffed by the time this came out. I would definitely get again because those bake breadcrumbs were yum! - Gnocchi - One of our team members really like this, and ate almost the whole plate. - Meatballs - These were actually really good. Great flavor! - Chicken pot pie - I regretted getting this once I took my first bite. The deconstructed chicken pot pie didn't really work from a serving standpoint, as the bread got pretty soft from the sauce. Also, the taste of the chicken pot pie didn't give that warm, fuzzy feeling I usually get. There were quite a few groups playing trivia that night, and it was fun to play along without actually competing. I would definitely come here again, as the food was great and the alcohol selection was plentiful!

Always a fun place to have a great glass (or two) of wine. Wonderful ambiance...you can choose to sit inside or out on the patio. They even have blankets. Great selection of wines both local and international. Nice choices of small bites as well. The staff is friendly and professional. Thanks to Jules for remembering me and making me feel welcome. Katiana is awesome as well. We love the small plates that Jordan creates in the kitchen. Charcuterie plate is wonderful. The dates are pretty awesome as well. I like their bubble selection as well as the Bottlejack Viognier. A very nice local winery. Thanks again to Jules for fun service. Also, like to see the locals patronizing this fun Winepub.

By far, their patio is one of my all time favorite places. I highly recommend their Cantine Spritz with the mushroom crepes and chicken pot pie. The staff is so kind and willing to anticipate all your needs. Sunset hours are magical at Cantine!

Great selection, service and tapas. Service from Katiana was very helpful in our flight selection.

We have been to Cantine several times. We enjoy the location with ample parking. We enjoy the decor and the indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating overlooks a lovely ravine. We enjoy the well crafted wine and beer selections. I go for the beer and my wife either a Sauvignon Blanc or Chard. A couple of others things we like are the frequent live music on weekends and the general chill atmosphere. Its a mellow and inviting place to go. I give Cantine four stars due to the lack of food choices for vegetarians. I can go here and get a snack, but I can't really get a full meal. So we generally come in for a drink and head elsewhere for food. It is hard to keep a restaurant going (I know, our family owns one in New York), so its great that they are still in business. Go check it out.

I found this place to be great. And excellent variety of carefully chosen, rare and delicious wines from around the world. The 3 wines I tried were served at the perfect temperature, a generous portion, interesting and delicious. They even had a wine from A small appellation from Loire in France. The staff is friendly and the service was excellent. I didn't try any of the food, but I will on my next visit.

During COVID- they offer some indoor seating as well as outdoor. My boyfriend and I came here after dinner, we were visiting Aptos for the weekend. It was cute and cozy! Staff very friendly and attentive. I'm glad we were able to check it out!

I love the idea of this place. Situated in Aptos village...you stumble through the doors into a fairytale. Inside is a welcoming lounge. But, outside the patio rests on an endless veranda...forrest fauna and creek whisper romantically. I love the idea of a "wine pub." The local-centric wine selection was somewhat adventurous: like drinking your way through an expensive farmer's market. However, the service was quite terrible. Both times that I visited here, I fear that I may have smelled bad or worn my invisibility cloak. True, both times I ventured from Nisene Marks...but...I promise that I did not stink too much. On our most recent visit, my boyfriend and I struggled to get a hold of our waitress to ask for water, and food menus. She seemed completely bent out of shape from our outrageous requests! Speaking of food! Do not come here if you are a dairy-squeamish vegetarian. The only thing that I could order was bread and an over-priced-deviled egg. These items took over 30 minutes to arrive?!? Did your chicken need to lay an egg? If you have a sublime location and you serve alcohol, why should you bother to provide good service and nourishing snacks? Unfortunately, Cantine Winepub operates under this modus operandi. Accordingly, I will not be returning.

Cool place to chill. There cider chooses where small. They have blankets if you want to sit outside when it's cold.

We came here with some reservations given some of the previous reviews. But this team has figured it out. Friday night - place is pretty busy and service, food and wine all exceeded expectations. We ordered two rounds of drinks and two rounds of tapas. Wine is very good and delivered immediately after ordering. Food was delivered within 5 to 10 minutes and everything was great. Dates - great starter, artichoke - tasty, special shrimp - over the top , meatballs - savory. Glad we made the effort and so glad the team here is putting in the energy. Oh yeah - great view of the sunset.

I love the vibes in this wine pub! Great for an intimate setting but also greta for a large group. Everyone who worked there was so thoughtful and knowledgeable!

The service isn't good. Beer and wine is over priced. Owners obviously love to sniff their own farts judging by the smell coming from one of the corners. If you are an aging wine snob, sure... I'm positive you will love it here. The chicken pot pie is good. That's why it gets the 2nd star. If you don't have to wear glasses to read a menu it's probably not going to be a place you will want to come back to anytime soon. Plus the seats are not comfortable at all. Judge for yourself....

Unacceptably slow and hit or miss (generally fair to poor) service Took 45 min to get two small tapas Bartender didn't tell they were delayed before ordering Food not bad though and space is great so I'm disappointed that I will never ever return

Portions are small and just ok in taste. Nice seating. Poor service. Goat cheese salad took 30 minutes to come out during happy hour.