Santa Cruz Diner
Santa Cruz, CA
909 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA128 itemsUpdated May 24, 2026
Structured menu data
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Appetizers
Calamari Basket
$15.95Includes French fries and dipping sauce.
Captain's Plate
$16.95Deep-fried calamari, prawns, and battered fish. No substitutions on this item.
Captain’s Plate
$16.95Deep-fried calamari, prawns, and battered fish. No substitutions on this item.
Cheese Quesadilla
$13.95Add chicken, beef (after 4:00), or shrimp +$4.25/each.
Cheesy Fries with Bacon
$14.95Chicken Strips (3) Basket
$15.95Includes French fries and dipping sauce.
Chili Cheese Fries
$14.95SERVED ALL DAY
Fish and Chips Basket
$15.95Includes French fries and dipping sauce.
Hot Wings Basket
$15.95Includes French fries and dipping sauce.
Mozzarella sticks (8)
$13.95Poppers
$14.95Eight fried jalapeño peppers stuffed with cream cheese.
Prawns (6) Basket
$15.95Includes French fries and dipping sauce.
Sampler
$16.95Chicken strips, poppers, cheese sticks and onion rings. No substitutions on this item.
Vietnamese Spring Roll
$7.95Hand-rolled and stuffed with shrimp, rice noodles, pork, lettuce and mint. Healthy, not fried! Served with peanut sauce. Served 11am till gone.
Breakfast - ALL DAY
Avocado Benedict
$20.95Poached eggs on English muffin topped with our rich hollandaise sauce plus hash browns and fruit, 7am–2pm only.
Bacon and Cheese Waffle
$17.95Add whipped cream to any waffle +$1.00
Banana Walnut Pancakes
$17.25Three
Blueberry or Chocolate Chip Pancakes
$17.45Three
Blueberry or Chocolate Chip Waffle
$17.45Add whipped cream to any waffle +$1.00
Breakfast Burrito
$16.95Scrambled eggs, hash browns, salsa and cheddar in soft flour tortilla.
Breakfast Quesadilla
$18.95Tortilla, scrambled egg, onion, bell pepper, salsa & shredded cheddar & Monterey Jack plus bacon, ham or sausage.
Buttermilk Pancakes Full (5)
$16.95Buttermilk Pancakes Short (4)
$14.95Buttermilk Waffle
$16.95Add whipped cream to any waffle +$1.00
Canadian Bacon Benedict
$20.95Poached eggs on English muffin topped with our rich hollandaise sauce plus hash browns and fruit, 7am–2pm only.
Chicken Crepe
$20.95Cheddar, bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, spinach, sour cream plus French fries.
Country Fried Steak
$24.95Served with two eggs, hash browns, biscuit and country gravy.
Country Scramble
$20.95Sausage patty and eggs on a biscuit smothered in country gravy | Substitute two veggie patties, add $3.75
Dessert Crepe
$15.95Chocolate drizzle, banana, walnuts and ice cream, topped with fruit.
Eggs Scramble
$19.95Three eggs, scrambled. With hash browns, pancakes or toast, choice of three: onion, bell pepper, tomato, olive, spinach, mushroom, artichoke or cheese.
French Kiss
$15.75Two thick slices.
French Toast Special
$20.95Two thick slices, two eggs, two bacon and sausage | Substitute chicken-apple sausage or veggie patty, add $2.25
Ham, Bacon or Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
$17.95With egg and American cheese on bagel, English muffins or pancakes and fruit and hash browns.
House-Made Corned Beef Hash
$22.95Made with onions, parsley, potatoes and seasoning. Served with 2 eggs and potatoes and biscuit and country gravy.
Mexican Skillet
$19.95Bell pepper, onion, ground beef, salsa and Monterey Jack. Eggs and home fries plus toppings, and toast or pancake.
Pancake Special
$18.45Three pancakes with two eggs, two bacon & link sausage.
Potato Cakes Special
$20.95Two, includes two eggs, 2 link sausage & 2 bacon plus gravy.
Potato Pancakes (3)
$17.75Made from scratch with egg, potato, onion, plus gravy or applesauce.
Strawberries and Cream Waffle
$17.95In season. Add whipped cream to any waffle +$1.00
Strawberry Crepe
$17.952 crepes filled with sweetened mascarpone cream & fresh strawberries topped with whip cream.
Strawberry Pancakes
$17.95Three, in season.
Super Combo #1
$20.95Two eggs with hash browns, two bacon, three pancakes and sausage. Substitute chicken-apple sausage or vegetarian patty $2.25
Super Combo #2
$20.95Two eggs with hash browns, two bacon, French toast and sausage. Substitute chicken-apple sausage or vegetarian patty $2.25
Super Combo #3
$20.95Two eggs with hash browns, two bacon, half waffle and sausage. Substitute chicken-apple sausage or vegetarian patty $2.25
Surf's Up
$19.95Ham, bacon, sausage, cheddar. Three cage-free eggs with hash browns, plus pancakes or toast
Tofu Scramble
$19.95Lightly seasoned with curry. With hash browns, pancakes or toast, choice of three: onion, bell pepper, tomato, olive, spinach, mushroom, artichoke or cheese.
Two Eggs Any Style
$17.95With hash browns, plus pancakes or toast.
Two Eggs Any Style add Bacon
$20.45Two Eggs Any Style add Ham or Canadian Bacon
$19.95Two Eggs Any Style add Link or Country Sausage
$19.95Substitute chicken-apple sausage, add $2.25
Two Eggs Any Style add New York Steak
$28.95Two Eggs Any Style add Top Sirloin
$25.95Ultimate Combo
$22.95Three eggs, two bacon slices, link sausage and ham.
Vegetarian Benedict
Poached eggs on English muffin topped with our rich hollandaise sauce plus hash browns and fruit, 7am–2pm only.
Vegetarian Crepe
$19.95Egg, cheddar, onion, spinach with side of salsa and hash browns.
Vegetarian Quesadilla
$16.95Tortilla, scrambled egg, onion, bell pepper, shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack and salsa.
Vegetarian Skillet
$19.95Artichoke, avocado and Monterey Jack. Eggs and home fries plus toppings, and toast or pancake.
Waffle Special
$20.95Two eggs, two bacon and sausage.
Dinner - 4PM - CLOSE
Chicken Castroville
$23.95With wine, artichokes, mushrooms and garlic. Served with mashed potatoes, fresh mixed veggies and soup or salad.
Chicken Florentine
$24.95Boneless filet served with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, garlic, parsley and spinach in a creamy Alfredo sauce. Served with mashed potatoes, fresh mixed veggies and soup or salad.
Clam Chowder or Soup of Day in A Bread Bowl
$16.95Does not include salad.
Fish and Chips
$22.25Battered cod, deep-fried, with French fries. Most come with mixed veggies, rice pilaf and choice of salad or soup.
Fisherman's Platter
$22.95Deep-fried calamari, whitefish, prawns. Most come with mixed veggies, rice pilaf and choice of salad or soup.
Grilled Salmon
$23.95Most come with mixed veggies, rice pilaf and choice of salad or soup.
Jambalaya Santa Cruz
$23.95Fresh fish, mussels and shrimp in a spicy creole sauce. Served on a bed of steamed rice. Served with mashed potatoes, fresh mixed veggies and soup or salad.
Lasagna
$19.95Egg noodles layered with spinach, mushrooms, garlic, mozzarella, ricotta, Romano, Parmesan cheeses and marinara sauce. Includes soup or salad. Garlic toast or bread upon request.
Mushroom Steak
$25.95Tender, juicy sirloin smothered with sautéed mushrooms and onions. All steaks are USDA choice beef and marinated and flame-broiled. Served with potatoes, vegetables and salad or soup.
New York Steak
$28.95Eight ounces of tender, juicy steak topped with onion rings. All steaks are USDA choice beef and marinated and flame-broiled. Served with potatoes, vegetables and salad or soup.
Prawns
$20.95Lightly breaded and fried golden brown. Most come with mixed veggies, rice pilaf and choice of salad or soup.
Salisbury Steak
$22.95Two round beef patties smothered in brown gravy with sautéed onions and mushrooms. All steaks are USDA choice beef and marinated and flame-broiled. Served with potatoes, vegetables and salad or soup.
Salmon Castroville
$24.95Grilled with garlic, wine, artichokes and mushrooms. Most come with mixed veggies, rice pilaf and choice of salad or soup.
Seafood Fettuccine
$25.95Fresh fish, shrimp, mussels, mushrooms and tomatoes in Alfredo sauce, with soup or salad | Substitute chicken $23.95 | shrimp $23.95 | Just Alfredo $18.95. Includes soup or salad. Garlic toast or bread upon request.
Spaghetti
$19.25Plus soup or salad: house-made marinara sauce | Add meatballs $4.95. Includes soup or salad. Garlic toast or bread upon request.
Spicy Chicken Santa Cruz
$23.95Boneless skinless chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms, onions, garlic and spicy peppers. Served with mashed potatoes, fresh mixed veggies and soup or salad.
Teriyaki Top Sirloin
$24.95Sirloin marinated in teriyaki sauce | Add prawns $4.00 | Add calamari $4.00. All steaks are USDA choice beef and marinated and flame-broiled. Served with potatoes, vegetables and salad or soup.
Yankee Pot Roast
$23.95Slow-roasted and topped with brown gravy. Served with mashed potatoes, fresh mixed veggies and soup or salad.
Friday Specials
Italian Wedding Soup
Smothered Sirloin
$16.99Chargrilled, topped with mushrooms, onions, and brown gravy. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
Lunch - 11:30am - CLOSE
Bacon Double Cheeseburger
$22.95Flame-broiled burgers are healthier and taste better! All come with lettuce, onion, tomato and pickles.
California Chicken
$20.95Flame-broiled chicken breast topped with bacon, avocado and Monterey Jack cheese on a whole wheat bun. Sandwiches and burgers include French fries, coleslaw, salad or applesauce
Chicken Curry Stew
$20.45Tender chicken, potatoes, onions and carrots in a tasty coconut curry broth with bread or rice. 11am–close.
Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl
$17.95Stir-fried teriyaki chicken with veggies, served on a bed of rice. 11am–close.
Coconut Curry Stew
$18.95Tofu, potato, onions and carrots in a tasty coconut curry broth with bread or rice.
French Dip
$19.95Thinly sliced beef on a French roll, au jus. Sandwiches and burgers include French fries, coleslaw, salad or applesauce
Grilled Cheese
$15.45Swiss, Cheddar, American and Jack cheese with sliced tomato on thick Texas toast. Sandwiches and burgers include French fries, coleslaw, salad or applesauce
Grilled Ham & Cheese
$16.95Sandwiches and burgers include French fries, coleslaw, salad or applesauce
Jumbo Veggie Dog
$14.25Served with French fries and sauerkraut.
Monte Cristo
$19.95French toast filled with turkey, ham, American and Swiss cheese, grilled to a golden brown. Sandwiches and burgers include French fries, coleslaw, salad or applesauce
Patty Melt Supreme
$20.95Flame-broiled beef on rye with Swiss and American cheese, tomato, bacon and grilled onions. Sandwiches and burgers include French fries, coleslaw, salad or applesauce
Philly Cheesesteak
$20.95Roast beef with Jack cheese, grilled onions, mushrooms, green peppers on a French roll. Sandwiches and burgers include French fries, coleslaw, salad or applesauce
Reuben
$19.95Corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on rye bread. Sandwiches and burgers include French fries, coleslaw, salad or applesauce
Salmon Sandwich
$21.95Grilled filet with lettuce, tomato and tarter sauce, on whole wheat bun. Sandwiches and burgers include French fries, coleslaw, salad or applesauce
Salmon Teriyaki Rice Bowl
$19.95Stir-fried teriyaki salmon with veggies, served on a bed of rice. 11am–close.
Sourdough Supreme
$19.951/2-lb. beef patty, melted Monterey Jack and grilled onions on grilled sourdough bread. Sandwiches and burgers include French fries, coleslaw, salad or applesauce
Spring Roll
$7.9511 am–till gone: Hand-made and stuffed with shrimp, rice noodles, pork, lettuce and a hint of mint. Healthy, not fried! Served with a side of peanut dipping sauce.
Steak Sandwich
$26.95Tender New York served on a flaky French roll with lettuce, tomato and onion rings. Sandwiches and burgers include French fries, coleslaw, salad or applesauce
Teriyaki Chicken Plate
$18.45Served with white rice. 11am–close.
Tofu Rice Bowl
$17.95With sautéed veggies and teriyaki sauce on a bed of rice.
Tuna Melt
$18.95Tuna salad, cheese and tomato on grilled sourdough. Sandwiches and burgers include French fries, coleslaw, salad or applesauce
Turkey Bacon Avocado Melt
$20.95Turkey sliced thin with Monterey Jack and tomato. Sandwiches and burgers include French fries, coleslaw, salad or applesauce
Vegetarian Omelette
$19.95Tomato, artichoke, mushrooms and Monterey Jack cheese with pancakes or toast and hash browns.
Vegetarian Spaghetti
$18.95Fresh pasta with house-made marinara sauce. Includes soup or salad. Bread upon request.
Veggie Burger
$17.95Served on a whole wheat bun with cheese and avocado.
Vietnamese Pho Noodle Soup
$18.95Chicken or beef in a savory broth with rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, sprouts, onion and basil. 11am–close.
Monday Specials
BBQ Ribs
$16.99Slow roasted baby back pork ribs with our smokey sweet bbq sauce, served with french fries.
Chicken Artichoke Soup
New England Clam Chowder
Omelettes
Build-Your-Own with Choice of Any Three
$19.95Tomato, bacon, olive, mushroom, pineapple, spinach, bell pepper, sausage, ham, onion, cheese or artichoke.
California
$21.95Bacon, avocado and Monterey Jack.
Chili Cheese
$19.95Denver
$19.95Ham, cheese, bell pepper, onion.
Monterey
$20.95Mushroom, avocado and Monterey Jack.
Ranch
$19.95Ham, mushroom, onion and Monterey Jack.
Surf’s Up
$19.95Ham, bacon, sausage, cheddar.
Veggie
$19.95Tomato, artichoke, bell pepper, mushroom and Monterey Jack.
Saturday Specials
Beef Vegetable Soup
Teriyaki Salmon
$16.99Served with steamed rice and vegetables.
Sides
Chili Bowl
$8.95Chili Cup
$6.95Sunday Specials
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Jumbo Country Fried Steak
$16.99Southern-style comfort food - a real feast! Served with mashed potato, gravy, and vegetables.
Thursday Specials
Chicken Noodle Soup
Santa Cruz Paella
$16.99Linguica, shrimp, mussels, chicken, and white fish tossed with bell pepper, tomato, onion, and rice.
Tuesday Specials
Meatloaf
$15.99Homestyle Meatloaf served with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.
Thai Curry Soup
Wednesday Specials
Beef Dumpling Soup
Chicken Parmesan
$15.99Served with fettuchini and vegetables.