Bittersweet Bistro in Aptos, California is an impressive, neighborhood restaurant offering a memorable dining experience in an intimate atmosphere. Here you will enjoy some of Santa Cruz County’s most imaginative food created by Chef/Proprietor Thomas Vinolus.

An emphasis on local organic produce highlights the restaurant’s award-winning cuisine. Whether it’s a chef’s pick of the evening -- such as Grilled Hawaiian Swordfish or Smoked Salmon-Encrusted Mahi Mahi -- your choice will be beautifully presented and served. Bittersweet’s spectacular desserts are legendary.

The fun, upbeat Tavern Bar -- where locals meet to watch their favorite game -- has Happy Hour daily from 3-6 p.m. with special prices on wine, beer and cocktails plus two for the price of one wood-fired pizzettas and a special Bar Bites and Mini Pasta menu.

Only 30 miles south of San Jose and Silicon Valley, Bittersweet Bistro also hosts private parties, weddings and receptions for up to 100-plus people in the elegant Angel Room with a huge stone fireplace...perfect for a special dinner celebration.

Another part of the Bittersweet experience is Bittersweet Express, conveniently located in the same building. This lovely coffee shop and eatery is the best place to meet your friends or pick up some great food to take home. A full range of espresso drinks is offered, as well as scrumptious house-made pastries, breakfast burritos, soups, salads, sandwiches and hot meals.