Pino Alto Restaurant Menu – Aptos, CA

Type : Fine dining restaurant

Location : Aptos, CA

Come experience fine dining at Pino Alto, located on the beautiful Cabrillo College campus. The restaurant’s relaxed, welcoming decor and view of the spacious Sesnon House land creates the perfect space to enjoy comfort with friends or family. Or spend a casual evening out dining on the spacious terrace overlooking the expansive backyard.

Enjoy soup, salad, and a selection of rotating fresh and locally sourced entrees and desserts in the gorgeous and Historic Sesnon House.

Based on 22 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 5.0 stars. Price

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Pino Alto Restaurant 95003

Address:
Sesnon House at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

Phone: (831) 479-6524

Website:

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Hours

Friday 5:30–8 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5:30–8 PM
Thursday 5:30–8 PM

Menu

Lunch Menu
Bistro Salad
Mixed Baby Kale, Warm Bacon, Roasted Vegetables (Winter Squash, Cauliflower, Leeks) and Whole Grain Mustard Walnut Vinaigrette
$8.00
Soupe Au Pistou
White Bean, Fresh Vegetables, Tomato, Ditalini Pasta & Fresh Basil Pesto
$5.00
Pizzette
Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Oven-Dried Tomato, Fresh Basil Pesto
$9.00
House Panini
Rosemary Focaccia with Ham, Gouda, Caramelized Onions, Garlic Aioli served with Small Salad
$8.00
Fish Tacos
Buttermilk Breaded and Fried Sea Bass, Mango Salsa, Cotija, Siracha Mayonnaise served w/ Cabbage/Cilantro Slaw
$12.00
Mussels And Fries
Sautéed Mussels w/ White Wine and Herb Butter Sauce over Crispy Fries
$14.00
Grilled Burger
w/ Bacon Jam, Crispy Onions, Cheddar Cheese and Accoutrements—Served with Fries
$11.00
Muffuletta
Fresh Baked Bun with Ham, Salami, Mozzarella Cheese, Olive Giardiniera, and Dijon Mayonnaise
$10.00
Orange Olive Oil Cake
with Orange Crème Anglaise and Candied Orange
$6.00
Dinner Menu
Beef Lumpia
with cilantro chili aioli
$9.00
Flatbread
topped with pears, arugula, caramelized onions, mustard cream, and goat cheese
$10.00
Chicken Liver Mousse
grilled crostini and accompaniments
$9.00
Pumpkin Bisque Sage Creme Fraiche
Salad Lyonnaise
mixed greens with crispy bacon, homemade croutons, and a poached egg, red wine, dijon mustard vinaigrette
Seared Day Boat Scallops
Kale chiffonade, fresh cut corn, bell peppers and fingerling potatoes, lemon beurre blanc
$27.00
Ginger Citrus Braised Pork Belly
Asian chili sauce, fried rice, broccoli rabe
$24.00
Pan Seared Sirloin Steak
Green Peppercorn sauce, pomme frites, and Swiss Chard
$26.00
Brick Roasted Mary’s Chicken
creamy polenta with pan sauce, sautéed sweet peppers and spicy tomato chutney
$24.00
Vegetarian Lasagna
oven roasted eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, ricotta and marinara sauce
$19.00
Terrace Menu
Pumpkin Bisque
sage creme fraiche
$5.50
Salad Lyonnaise
mixed greens with crispy bacon, homemade croutons, and a poached egg, red wine, dijon mustard vinaigrette
$6.00
Beef Lumpia
with cilantro chili aioli
$9.00
Flatbread
topped with pears, arugula, caramelized onions, mustard cream, and goat cheese
$10.00
Chicken Liver Mousse
grilled crostini and accompaniments
$9.00
Grilled Pino Alto Burger
burger trimmings and pomme frites
$9.00
House-Made Pickles
assorted vegetables and yes, cucumbers
$4.50
Pommes Frites With Aioli
Idaho potatoes with garlicky European mayo
$4.50
Parmesan Truffle Pommes Frites With Aioli
Idaho potatoes with garlicky European mayo
$6.00
Kale Chiffonade
fresh cut corn, bell peppers and fingerling potatoes
$5.00
Fried Rice $5.50
Creamy Polenta
with spicy tomato chutney
$5.50
Dessert Menu
Milk & Honey Cake
Caramel Sauce, Apple Bourbon Compote Compote
$8.00
Olive Oil Cake
with mixed berries and cinnamon whipped cream
$8.00
Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Torte $8.00
Dessert Wines
Check with server for availability
Coffee And Assorted Teas

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Reviews

Elizabeth Bourget
My assistant chef and I had a delicious lunch by the fire in this beautiful venue. Support Cabrillo College and make your lunch reservation soon. Class will be over in a fee weeks.

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SEAN MCELHANEY
This restaurant is staffed by students in the Cabrillo College culinary program. Only open during the week, but that setting is phenomenal. Nice low-key dining experience, and they have a wine list. Wonderful midweek date night.

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Thomas Ng
The lunch menu rotates every two week with different theme from Italian, French, Asian to American. Most ingredients such as bread, soup, entree and dessert are prepared fresh by chefs and training students. The set menu is reasonably priced between $10 and $15, which includes salad, bread, soup and your choice of entree. No reservation is needed for the lunch time but is highly recommend for dinner service.

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Mike X
The food is always good and for reasonable prices. The chef and students care about service and the food lending a level of sincerity not found elsewhere.

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Josh Winans
This is a learning reastraunt for Cabrillo College Culinary Program. This is likely the best value in the area. Looking forward to many more visits!

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Mary Frances Lynch
Wonderful experience taking advantage of students learning the restaurant business. Delicious food, beautifully presented in a lovely setting. Thank you for keeping us warm with the heat lamps on a chilly Aptos evening.

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Chris Bible
This restaurant is ran by students in the Culinary Arts Program and they do a great job. The beginning students prep and serve lunch, the Advanced students prep and serve dinner. Catering class takes care of all weddings and parties that are booked there at the restaurant. The students learn all about running Front of the House, as well as Back of the House, menu planning, timing and hard work.

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Kent Miller
Wanted a quick takeout burger for dinner. My order was ready on time, was still hot when I got it home, and for the price was by far the best burger in Aptos.

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Della Martin
This restaurant is a treasure! Every course is presented beautifully by a very conscientious server. The food is of excellent quality and so delicious. I will continue to eat here often.

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Bill Robinson
Fun place to eat quality food hosted by the Cabrillo College cooking school.

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