Get your Knives ready

Carve your way to a $250 Aptos Gift Card

Bring your pumpkin and your most chilling ideas for a spooktacular jack o’lantern carving challenge! You’ll have 1 hour to transform your pumpkin into a magical masterpiece. Judging starts at 10am, so don’t miss out!

We’ll have donuts, cider, and mouthwatering breakfast tacos for all participants. The winner takes home a $250 gift card to Aptos St BBQ. Only 50 spots are available—RSVP below!

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Hauntingly Delightful

Our meaty beef rib specials are eerily good—available from October 31st to November 3rd.

💀Thriller Filler – $65 (Feeds 2-3) 1 Rack of Meaty Beef Back Ribs, Choice of 2 Pints of Sides, and a 1/2 Loaf of Garlic Bread

💀Meat Monster – $115 (Feeds 5-6) 2 Racks of Meaty Beef Back Ribs, Choice of 3 Pints of Sides, and a Loaf of Garlic Bread

💀The Lone Goblin – $26 (Feeds 1 Goblin) 3 Meaty Beef Back Ribs, Choice of 2 Sides, and Bread

Sold Out: Smoked Thanksgiving Turkeys!

Thank you to everyone who reserved a bird—our honey-brined, slow-smoked turkeys have officially sold out! We appreciate your support and can’t wait for you to enjoy these all-natural birds on Thanksgiving.

Smoked, Glazed, and Ready for the Holidays

Our Holiday Ham is back—slow-smoked with a rich mustard molasses glaze and just the right touch of orange, honey, and cloves. It’s the kind of ham that makes the holidays feel right. Swing by to pick it up anytime between 12/10 and 12/24. It’s $90, and we’ve only got a limited batch, so once we’re out, that’s it.  Pre-orders open on November 1st.

Friends, Family, and BBQ Make the Best Holidays

Bring your crew together this season with one of our Holiday Party Packs.  These spreads are loaded with all the BBQ goodness you love—smoked meats, homemade sides, and that unmistakable flavor that makes every gathering special. Whether it’s a small get-together or a full-blown holiday celebration, we’ve got the food covered so you can enjoy the company.  Let us take care of the cooking this season!

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Good Vibes and soulful blues

We’re more than just your go to spot for the best BBQ in Santa Cruz county.  We’ve got live blues 7 nights a week and a seat at the table waiting for you.  So come grab a beer, or a whole BBQ spread, and join us for some soulful blues and good times.

Aptos Post Office Jumps

In 1986, local kids in Aptos, California, started building dirt jumps near the post office. These jumps, known as the Aptos Post Office Jumps, became a hub for the youth, promoting creativity and camaraderie. Over the years, they evolved into a world-famous course, attracting riders globally to display their skills.

When Aptos St. BBQ opened in 2009, its first loyal customers were the cycling community frequenting the jumps. The restaurant and the riders built a strong bond, making it a favorite spot for BBQ after a day on the jumps.

Although the jumps have been dismantled, Aptos St. BBQ continues to serve the cycling community, honoring the legacy of the jumps and their impact on our town.

Introducing Real Smoked Rewards

Award winning BBQ with perks, what’s not to love? Surprise birthday gifts, first dibs on holiday preorders, smokin’ deals and so much more.

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It’s another great day to be together

When the beer is cold and the pits are hot, people tend to gather. That’s a truth as old as time, and one that’s near and dear to our hearts. Grab a friend, a beer, and a seat, and join us in celebrating the power of fire and time in the most authentic way possible.

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