The Crow's Nest Restaurant 2218 East Cliff Dr. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | Phone: (831) 476-4560

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Appetizers

Ahi Ruby Rare
Sashimi tuna, seared rare in cajun spices with wasabi and soy - 8.95

Dungeness Crab Cakes
With lemon saffron aioli - 9.95

Our Award-Winning Calamari
Lightly fried in our parmesan herb breading - 10.95

Chilled Shrimp-Stuffed Artichoke
Bay shrimp with vinaigrette, in a chilled artichoke - 6.95

Crab & Artichoke Dip
Blue Crab, artichoke hearts, onions, spinach and sweet red peppers in Bechamel sauce with parmesan. Sliced sourdough - 8.95

Smoked Salmon
Fresh Pacific Salmon, marinated and hot-smoked for hours over an alder wood fire. Served with wasabi-mayonnaise - regular 9.95; captain 13.95

Today's Special Pizza
Fresh seasonal ingredients on our hand-stretched crust. Please ask your server - 7.95

Soups & Salads

Visit Our Abundant Salad Bar
Create your own salad and return as often as you like - 9.95 or 5.95 with entree.
10.95 with cup of chowder or today's soup

Soup or Luncheon Green Salad
Choice of clam chowder, soup of the day, or house salad with a sprinkle of Bay Shrimp - 5.95 or 4.95 with entree

Spinach Salad
In sweet honey-mustard dressing with crumbled bacon and egg
Full 9.95 Half 5.95 or 4.95 with entree

Crow's Nest Caesar Salad
Hearty Romaine lettuce tossed in our own caesar dressing
Full 9.95 Half 5.95 or 4.95 with entree

Specialty Salads

Specialty Caesar Salads
Our caesar topped with your choice of the following: - 14.95

  • Grilled chicken and red bell pepper
  • Our famous smoked salmon
  • Chilled poached prawns
  • Fried calamari
  • Ahi Brochette


Shrimp, Crab, or Combination Louie
Chilled seafood, tomato, carrots and egg with Sauce Baxter - 16.95

Sesame Ahi Salad
Sashimi tuna seared rare with ginger sesame dressing, rice noodles, vegetables and mixed greens - 14.95

Crow's Nest Favorites

Prawn & Spinach Ravioli
Prawns sauteed scampi-style with artichoke hearts, mushrooms and tomatoes, tossed with ravioli - 14.95

Vegetable Stir Fry
Sauteed veggies and tofu tossed in a sesame ginger sauce over jasmine rice - 11.95

Seafood Thermidor
Scallops, crab and shrimp en casserole with parmesan - 14.95

Seafood Fettucine
Scallops, prawns, clams and fresh fish sauteed with vegetables and tossed with semolina pasta in a tomato vodka cream sauce - 14.95

Butternut Squash Ravioli
Sauteed with brandy cream, spinach and tomato - 13.95
Pair with a glass of Brancott Sauvignon Blanc - 7.00

Nova Scotia Sea Scallops
Seared with a rosemary-cumin crust and citrus glaze, and served over sauteed spinach with jasmine rice - 16.95
Pair with a glass of Morgan Sauvignon Blanc 7.75

Chargrilled Ahi Brochette
With spicy szechwan sauce and tartar wasabi over jasmine rice - 15.95
Pair with a glass of Trinity Oaks Pinot Noir - 6.75

Black Angus Sirloin Steak
Corn-fed and specially aged, marinated in our smoky sauce, charbroiled to order and thinly sliced - 13.95

Grilled San Dabs
Grilled with a parmesan crust and topped with lemon herb beurre blanc. Served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes - 14.95

Tempura Prawns
Our crispy signature prawns served with rice pilaf - 14.95

Marinated Chicken Breast Sandwich
Served on foccacia bread with provolone, balsamic and roma tomatoes. Served with french fries - 10.95

Chargrilled Pacific Rim Chicken Breast
Marinated in soy, cilantro & garlic, served with Jasmine rice - 11.95


All prices and offerings subject to change.

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