Crow's Nest Restaurant
Santa Cruz, CA
2218 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA228 itemsUpdated May 24, 2026
Structured menu data
Alcohol-Free Drinks
Coke
Cranberry Juice
Diet Coke
Fiji Still Water
Half liter | Liter
Grapefruit Juice
Guava Juice
Hawaii Volcanic Still Water
Half liter
Illy Caffe Espresso
Regular or Decaf • Single or Double
Orange Juice
Pellegrino Sparkling Water
Half liter | Liter
Pineapple Juice
Red Bull Energy Drink
$6.15Regular or sugar-free
Regatta Ginger Beer or Schweppes Ginger Ale
Republic of Tea
Blackberry Sage, Decaf Ginger Peach, or Passion Fruit | 12 oz.
Root Beer
Sprite
Strawberry Lemonade
Appetizers
Ahi Poke
$25.95Wonton, soy, wakame, avocado and sriracha aioli
Ahi Ruby Rare
$27.95Sashimi tuna, seared rare in cajun spices with wasabi, ginger and soy
Ahi Ruby Rare* (G)
$27.95Seared cajun-spiced sashimi tuna with soy sauce and wasabi
Buffalo Wings
$20.95Meaty wings in our spicy sauce, served with celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing
Burrata Crostini
$19.95Creamy Burrata cheese, served with candied pecans, apricot preserves & Sea Salt. Served with toasted sourdough bread
Chilled Shrimp-Stuffed Artichoke
$19.75Bay shrimp with vinaigrette, in a chilled artichoke. Also delicious simply steamed, served with mayonnaise $17.95
Clam Chowder or Soup of the Day
Crab & Artichoke Dip
$23.95Blue crab, artichoke hearts, onions, spinach and red peppers in Bechamel sauce with parmesan. Sliced sourdough
Dungeness Crab Cakes
With lemon saffron aioli
Dungeness Crab Cakes (G)
Over julienne spinach with lemon saffron aioli
Dungeness Crab Martini (G)
$30.95Dungeness crab on the stem with cocktail sauce and avocado. Served with lemon | Happy Hour price $20.95
Famous Smoked Salmon
Marinated, then hot-smoked for hours over an alder wood fire. Sweet, smoky and delicious! Served with wasabi mayonnaise
House-Made Potato Chips
$13.95Served warm with chipotle-ranch dressing
Nachos (G)
$22.95Bean and cheese, with jalapeños, olives and pico de gallo salsa • Add Grilled Chicken $9.00 or Skirt Steak $14.50 | Add Sour Cream or Avocado $3.25 each
Our Award-Winning Calamari
$25.95Lightly fried in our parmesan herb breading
Our Award-Winning Calamari (G)
$26.95Tenderized, coated with parmesan breading and deep-fried. Served with lemon, cocktail and tartar sauce
Prawn Martini
$24.95White shrimp topped with our cocktail sauce. Served with lemon and avocado
Prawn Martini (G)
$24.95Large white shrimp on the stem with cocktail sauce and avocado. Served with lemon
Roasted Vegetable Flatbread
$22.95Black truffle alfredo sauce, vegetable ratatouille and balsamic glaze
Smoked Salmon
Fresh Pacific salmon, marinated and hot-smoked for hours over an alder wood fire. Served with wasabi-mayonnaise
Steamed Clams
$27.95With shallots, basil, white wine, butter, lemon and garlic. Served with garlic bread
Today's Special Pizza
$18.95Fresh seasonal ingredients on our hand-stretched crust. Please ask your server
Bottle Beers & Cider
Blue Moon Wheat
Bud, Bud Light
Coors, Coors Lite
Corona, Pacifico, Negra Modelo
Erdinger Weissbier N/A
Alcohol-free
Guinness Stout
16 oz. can
Heineken
High Noon Seltzer
Stem Cider Dry Cider
Stem Cider Seasonal Flavor
Weihenstephaner
Breakfast Beverages
Cafe Mocha
Illy Caffe Espresso Coffees
Cappuccino or Latte
Illy Caffe Espresso Coffees. Regular or Decaf
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Fresh-Brewed Iced Tea, Nestea Raspberry Iced Tea, Hot Tea
Bottomless Glass
Espresso Shot
Illy Caffe Espresso Coffees. Regular or Decaf. Single or Double
Orange Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Tomato Juice
Small | Large
Strawberry Lemonade, 2% Milk
Small | Large
Breakfast Specialties
Breakfast Sandwich
$18.95Eggs, ham, bacon, spinach and tomato on Francese. Served with fresh fruit
Chilaquiles
$20.95Tortilla chips, scrambled with egg and salsa, topped with cheese, guacamole and sour cream. Served with fresh fruit
Corned Beef Hash
$26.95Served with toast, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Served with fresh fruit
Country Benedict
$24.95House-made grilled biscuits topped with scrambled eggs, sausage patty, and sausage gravy. Served with home-fried potatoes. Served with fresh fruit
Crabcake Benedict
$32.95Crabcakes topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Served on English muffins with home-fried potatoes. Served with fresh fruit
Eggs Benedict
$28.95Two poached eggs and Canadian bacon on grilled English muffins, with hollandaise sauce and home-fried potatoes. Served with fresh fruit
Grilled Veggie Hash
$24.95Served with toast, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Served with fresh fruit
House-Made Biscuits & Gravy
$18.95Served with fresh fruit
Huevos Rancheros
$23.95Fried eggs on corn tortillas with black beans, sour cream, cheese and salsa fresca. Served with fresh fruit
Smoked Salmon Hash
$28.95Served with toast, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Served with fresh fruit
Veggie Benedict
$24.95Sautéed asparagus, tomatoes, spinach and mushrooms topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Served on English muffins with home-fried potatoes. Served with fresh fruit
Build Your Own Omelette
Build Your Own Omelette
$20.95Served with toast and home-fried potatoes. Any Two Ingredients $20.95 | Three Ingredients $22.95. Ingredients: Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Tomato, Spinach, Bell Pepper, Avocado, Onion, Mushroom, Smoked Salmon, Artichoke Hearts, Cheddar or Jack Cheese. Each Additional Ingredient $2.75
Drinks
Beer
Cocktails
Drinks
Wines by the Bottle
Wines by the Glass & Half Bottles
Eggs Your Way
2 Eggs, Any Style
$17.95Served with toast and home-fried potatoes. With bacon, ham or sausage $18.95
3 Eggs, Any Style
$19.95Served with toast and home-fried potatoes. With bacon, ham or sausage $20.95
New York Steak and 2 Eggs
$32.95Served with toast and home-fried potatoes
Pork Chop and 2 Eggs
$26.95Served with toast and home-fried potatoes
Entree Salads
All You Can Eat Salad Bar
$22.95Take your plate downstairs - create your own masterpiece. Return as often as you like (If shared, one trip to salad bar only, please) • Salad bar with cup of chowder or today's soup add $5.00 | Salad bar with bowl of chowder or today's soup add $7.00
Classic Spinach Salad (G)
In sweet honey-mustard dressing with crumbled bacon and egg
Green Salad (G)
Ranch, Caesar, Thousand Island, Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, or Honey-Mustard Dressing
Pear and Gorgonzola Salad (G)
Mixed greens with fresh pears, candied pecans, gorgonzola crumbles and zinfandel vinaigrette
Salmon Mango Salad
$35.95Chargrilled and served on mixed greens with sesame vinaigrette, mango salsa and macadamia nuts
Sesame Ahi Salad* (G)
$30.95Sashimi tuna seared rare, tossed with fresh veggies, almonds, rice noodles and mixed greens, in sesame vinaigrette
Entrees & Sandwiches
Ahi Poke Bowl* (G)
$23.95Ponzu marinated Tuna served with jasmine rice, avocado, radish, green onion, seaweed, sesame seeds and sriracha aioli
Aloha Burger or Aloha Chicken Sandwich* (G)
$26.95Chargrilled with grilled fresh pineapple, sautéed Maui onion and teriyaki glaze. Served with lettuce, tomato & onion | Add Cheese, Bacon or Avocado $3.25 each
Chargrilled Ahi Brochette*
$30.95Ahi, peppers and onions, marinated in spicy Szechwan sauce, served on rice pilaf with wasabi-mayo
Chuckburger* or Veggie Burger (G)
$25.95Half pound, chargrilled and served with lettuce, tomato and red onion | Add Cheese, Bacon or Avocado $3.25 each
Fish and Choice
Hawaiian Mahi Mahi, panko crusted and fried, served with tartar, cocktail sauce and lemon. Includes one choice of the following: House-made potato chips, soup, fries, spinach, Caesar, or house salad. OR, choose a single trip to the salad bar, add $9.50
Fish Tacos (G)
$26.95Chili-rubbed tilapia wrapped in soft corn tortillas, with mango salsa, cabbage and salsa fresca
French Dip (G)
$25.95Thinly-sliced roast beef served au jus on a sourdough baguette with caramelized onions, provolone cheese and sour cream horseradish sauce
Grilled Fish Sandwich (G)
$27.95Chargrilled tilapia, served on herb focaccia bread with lettuce, tomato, red onion and tartar sauce
Portabella Mushroom Sandwich (G)
$22.95Marinated in herbed olive oil, chargrilled and served on Francese bread with roasted red pepper and zucchini, and lettuce, tomato and red onion | Add Cheese, Bacon or Avocado $3.25 each
Skirt Steak**
$32.95Marinated in balsamic vinegar, chargrilled with sauteed onions, and served with rice pilaf
Tuscan Chicken Sandwich (G)
$26.95Marinated breast chargrilled and served on focaccia with pesto aioli and provolone, and lettuce, tomato and red onion | Add Bacon or Avocado $3.25 each
Favorites
Ahi Sandwich
$29.95Seared rare on a francese bun with honey hoisin glaze, wasabi aioli and Asian slaw. Served with house, caesar or spinach salad, or soup. Pair with Cavit Pinot Grigio
Bay Shrimp and Avocado Croissant
$24.95Bay shrimp and avocado with pesto aioli on our house-baked croissant. Served with Caesar salad or Half Croissa
Butternut Squash Ravioli
$28.95Sautéed with brandy cream, spinach and tomato. Pair with Brancott Sauvignon Blanc
Chicken Azteca
$30.95A fresh boneless breast lightly floured then sautéed with mushrooms, capers, green onion, spicy chile arbol, lemon and white wine. Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Pair with Bonterra Estate Chardonnay
Crab & Shrimp Melt
$34.95Served on grilled sourdough with cheddar cheese and tomato. Served with soup or caesar, house salad or spinach salad, and sauce baxter. Pair with Robert Hall Artisan Collection Sauvignon Blanc
Fettuccini Campi
$23.95With pancetta, Italian sausage, gorgonzola, chardonnay and chile flakes tossed in pomodoro sauce. Pair with Robert Hall Merlot
Salmon Burger
$30.95Pacific Rim marinade, sweet chili mustard and Asian slaw on a toasted francese bun. Served with french fries. Pair with Morgan Sauvignon Blanc
Vegetable Stir Fry
$27.95Sautéed veggies and tofu tossed in a sesame ginger sauce over jasmine rice. Add Chicken $8.50 or Skirt Steak $14.50. Pair with J. Lohr Bay Mist Riesling
Flapjacks and Such
Brioche French Toast
$19.95With strawberries and vanilla syrup
Cinnamon Roll French Toast
$19.45Classic French Toast
$18.95Add olallieberries $2.50
Pancakes
Buttermilk or whole wheat: banana, chocolate chip or blueberry
From the Sea
Ahi Poke Bowl
$23.95Ponzu marinated tuna served with jasmine rice, avocado, radish, green onion, seaweed, sesame seeds and sriracha aioli. Pair with Cavit Pinot Grigio. Served with fresh vegetable garnish
Chargrilled Ahi Brochette
$34.95With vegetables, spicy Szechwan sauce and tartar wasabi over jasmine rice. Pair with Deloach Pinot Noir. Served with fresh vegetable garnish
Fish and Chips
Alaskan Cod beer battered and fried golden, served with coleslaw, tartar, cocktail sauce and lemon. Pair with a pint of Scrimshaw Pilsner. Served with fresh vegetable garnish
Grilled Sand Dabs
$37.95Grilled with a parmesan crust and topped with lemon herb beurre blanc. Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Pair with a split of Korbel Sparkling Wine. Served with fresh vegetable garnish
Nova Scotia Sea Scallops
$39.95Seared with a rosemary-cumin crust and citrus glaze, and served over sautéed spinach with jasmine rice. Pair with Morgan Sauvignon Blanc. Served with fresh vegetable garnish
Salmon and Shrimp Sautée
$27.95In a dill shallot cream with wild mushrooms, rice pilaf and sautéed vegetables. Pair with J. Lohr Chardonnay. Served with fresh vegetable garnish
Seafood Fettucine
$35.95Clams, fresh fish, prawns and sea scallops sautéed with fresh vegetables and semolina pasta in a tomato vodka cream. Pair with Rodney Strong "Chalk Hill" Chardonnay. Served with fresh vegetable garnish
Tempura Prawns
$34.95Our crispy signature prawns served with rice pilaf. Pair with Kendall Jackson Chardonnay. Served with fresh vegetable garnish
Fun Drinks
Absolut Orange Dreamsicle
Equal parts Absolut Mandrin & Absolut Vanilla, Dry Curacao, orange juice, and whipped cream. Shaken and served over ice
Bloody Maria
Tres Generations Plata organic Tequila and our award-winning house-made mary mix
Choco - Tini
360 Double Chocolate Vodka, Mozart chocolate cream & Kahlua in a cocoa-rimmed glass
Crow's Nest Sailor Jerry Mai Tai
Our Polynesian blend of five rums and fresh fruit juices
Dark and Stormy
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Old Lahaina Rum, fresh lime juice and ginger beer
Espresso Martini
Titos handmade vodka, Caffe Borgehetti espresso liquor, and espresso
Famous Bloody Mary
Stoli Hot Vodka or Absolut Peppar and our award-winning house-made mary mix
Guava Rita
A tropical Hornitos margarita on the rocks
Harbor Breeze
A tall cool refresher with Absolut Citron, equal parts cranberry and grapefruit juice
Harbor Sunrise
Avión Tequila tall, with orange juice and a splash of grenadine
Hendricks Gin Cocktail
Hendricks Gin, lemon juice, honey syrup, Cardamom bitters
Hibiscus Paloma
Herradura, Monin hibiscus syrup, grapefruit soda and lime
HoneyJack Lemonade
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey and lemonade
Ivy Gimlet
Hangar 1 Vodka, lime, simple syrup and mint served up
Lava Flow
Blended Malibu Rum piña colada, swirled with delicious strawberry lava
Mango Margarita
Partida Blanco Tequila, mango puree, lime juice, Cointreau and sweet and sour, with a Tajin rim
Mudslide
An avalanche of blended Kahlúa, Baileys, Tito's Vodka, ice and cream
PAMA - Tini
PAMA Liqueur and Patrón Ultimat Vodka on the stem
Passion Fruit Margarita
Herradura Tequila, Patrón Citronage, Passion Fruit prueé, lime, mixture of sweet and sour juices with a tajin rim
Pomerita
A luscious margarita with 1800 Tequila, and La Pinta Pomegranate-Infused Tequila
Raspberry Colada
Flor de Caña Rum, raspberry, and coconut in an icy blend
Skinny Rita
Milagro Tequila and fresh lime juice and a splash of Patrón Citronge
Smoky Center
Madre Mezcal, ginger beer, pamplemousse syrup, and lime juice
Sunset on the Beach
Layers of Reyka Vodka, peach schnapps, Midori and juices
Sweet Southern Tea
Seagram's Sweet Tea Vodka and pink lemonade
The "Tsunami"
Includes souvenir pint glass | A wave of Hangar 1 Vodka, Marie Brizard Watermelon-Infused Liqueur, and fruit juices in a souvenir pint glass!
Tito's Mule
Tito's handmade vodka, fresh lime juice and ginger beer
Tropical Illusion
Flor de Caña Rum, guava & orange juice, with a dark rum float
Whole Lotta Piña Colada
Malibu Rum, fresh pineapple, coconut, and vanilla ice cream
Grill Specialties
Baby Back Pork Ribs
Smoked and slow-roasted with our special barbecue sauce and served with cole slaw and french fries. Pair with Meomi Pinot Noir. Served with fresh vegetable garnish
Black Angus Sirloin
$36.95Corn-fed, specially-aged, marinated in our smoky sauce, charbroiled and sliced. Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Pair with Kenwood "Jack London" Cabernet. Served with fresh vegetable garnish
Flat Iron Steak
$26.95Chargrilled with chimichurri sauce. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables. Pair with Alfaro Family Chardonnay. Served with fresh vegetable garnish
Pacific Rim Chicken Breast
$32.95Marinated in soy, cilantro and garlic, charbroiled, and served with jasmine rice. Pair with Bargetto Pinot Grigio. Served with fresh vegetable garnish
Hot Sandwiches
Caprese
$15.95Roma tomato, fresh mozzarella, pesto aioli and balsamic vinaigrette on a francese roll
Chicken Club
$17.95Grilled chicken breast, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato and provolone on a francese roll
Chicken Parmesan
$17.95Grilled chicken with marinara, mozzarella and parmesan on a sweet baguette
French Dip
$15.95Roast beef, caramelized onions, garlic and swiss cheese on sweet baguette
House-Made Desserts
Chocolate Mousse Pie
$14.50An oreo cookie crust filled with chocolate mousse
Crow's Nest Cheesecake
$14.50Rich and creamy classic New York cheesecake served with berry coulis
Crème Brûlée (G)
$14.50Rich custard with the traditional caramelized top Served with whipped cream
Mimosa Flavors
Cranberry Mimosa
Guava Mimosa
Orange Mimosa
Pomegranate Mimosa
Mocktails
Aloha Palmer
Passion fruit pureé, lemonade, and iced tea
Cucumber-Mint Refresher
Cucumber Monin, mint, and soda water
Santa Cruz Spritzer
Ginger beer, soda water, lemonade, and strawberry pureé
Summer Sunset
Pineapple, orange, and guava juices
Omelettes and Scrambles
Chicken Apple Sausage Omelette
$23.95With spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, cheddar and jack cheese. Served with toast and home-fried potatoes
Crab and Shrimp Omelette
$27.95With tomato and spinach. Served with toast and home-fried potatoes
Ham or Bacon and Cheese Omelette
$21.95With jack or cheddar cheese. Served with toast and home-fried potatoes
Joe's Scramble
$21.95With ground beef, spinach, tomato, mushroom and onion. Served with toast and home-fried potatoes
Meat Lover's Scramble
$23.95With bacon, sausage, ham, tomato and mushroom. Served with toast and home-fried potatoes
Tofu Scramble
$20.95Tofu, garlic, shallot, artichoke hearts, spinach, mushroom and tomato. Served with salsa. Add Eggs $3.50
Veggie Lover's Omelette
$21.95With tomato, mushroom, avocado, onion and artichoke hearts. Served with toast and home-fried potatoes
On The Side
Bacon, Ham, Sausage or Veggie Sausage
$6.95Eggs, Any Style
English Muffin, Toast or Corn Tortillas
$4.50Fresh Fruit
Fruit and Granola with Vanilla Yogurt
$14.95Home Fries or French Fries
$5.95House-Made Biscuit
$5.00With Gravy $8.95
Oatmeal with Cinnamon and Raisins
$9.95One Pancake with Butter and Maple Syrup
$8.50Party Platters
Fruit & Cheese
$69.95A selection of seasonal berries, pineapple, mango, melon, papaya, and grapes, along with an assortment of domestic and imported cheese, including smoked Gouda, Havarti, and Provolone.
Meat & Cheese
$72.95A variety of imported and domestic offerings including prosciutto, roast beef and smoked turkey breast, and Havarti, smoked Gouda, and Provolone cheeses. Accented with Greek peppers and olives.
Prawns & Smoked Salmon
$94.95Large prawns poached with aromatic spices, and traditional cocktail sauce, paired with our famous alder wood smoked salmon and wasabi dipping sauce.
Signature Antipasto
$72.95A tantalizing array of treats, including assorted cheeses, Italian salami, imported olives, fresh Mozzarella with basil and Roma tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and prosciutto-wrapped melon.
Smoked Salmon & Fruit
$89.95Our famous alder wood smoked salmon and wasabi dipping sauce, accompanied by fresh melons, mango, papaya, and seedless grapes.
Vegetables & Fruit
$59.95Fresh garden vegetables with a dill shallot dipping sauce, and an array of tropical fruit and berries.
Pint Draft Beers
Almanac Brewing "Love" Hazy IPA 6.1%
Alameda, CA
Boont Amber Ale 5.8%
Boonville, CA
Coronado Salty Crew Blonde Ale 4.5%
San Diego, CA
Deschutes Fresh - Squeezed IPA 6.4%
Bend, OR
Modelo Especial 4.4%
Mexico City, Mexico
North Coast Foggy Day IPA 6.6%
Fort Bragg, CA
North Coast Old No. 38 Stout 5.4%
Fort Bragg, CA
Pacifico Pilsner 4.4%
Mazatlán, Mexico
Paulaner Hefeweizen 5.5%
Munich, Germany
Scrimshaw Pilsner 4.5%
Fort Bragg, CA
Sierra Nevada Hazzy Little Thing IPA 6.7%
Chico, CA
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale 5.6%
Chico, CA
Soups & Salads
Clam Chowder or Today's Soup
Cup $9.95 with entree | Bowl $12.95 with entree
Crow's Nest Caesar Salad
Hearty Romaine lettuce tossed in our own caesar dressing
Individual Salad Bar
Create your own masterpiece - return as often as you like. With a cup of chowder or today's soup $27.95 | With a bowl of chowder or today's soup $29.95
Luncheon Green Salad
House salad with a sprinkle of bay shrimp
Spinach Salad
In sweet honey-mustard dressing with crumbled bacon and egg
Specialty Salads
Blackened Chicken Salad
$31.95Blackened chicken breast with avocado, Danish bleu cheese, bacon, tomato, cucumber, mixed greens and raspberry vinaigrette
Pear and Gorgonzola Salads
Mixed greens topped with roasted D'Anjou pears, candied pecans and gorgonzola cheese, with zinfandel vinaigrette. With choice of: Marinated Skirt Steak $14.50 | Grilled Chicken $9.00 | Chilled Poached Prawns $12.50 | Ahi Brochette $14.50. For more protein options, ask your server about our combo menu
Prawn and Havarti Salad
$33.95Sauteed prawns served over mixed greens with strawberry, avocado, hazelnuts and Havarti cheese in a sherry vinaigrette
Sesame Ahi Salad
$30.95Sashimi tuna seared rare with ginger sesame dressing, rice noodles, slivered almonds, vegetables and mixed greens
Shrimp, Crab, or Combination Louie
Chilled seafood, tomato, carrots, olives, pepperoncini, and hard-cooked egg with Sauce Baxter
Specialty Caesar Salads
Hearty Romaine lettuce tossed in our own Caesar dressing. With choice of: Grilled Chicken and Red Bell Pepper $9.00 | Our Famous Smoked Salmon $13.50 | Chilled Poached Prawns $12.50 | Fried Calamari $9.00 | Ahi Brochette $14.50. For more protein options, ask your server about our combo menu