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Crow's Nest - Crow's Nest, Santa Cruz, CA

Crow's Nest

4.5 (6)
$30 and under
Seafood
2218 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4713

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Welcome to the Crow’s Nest!

Located right on the beach where the Harbor meets the sea, The Crow’s Nest is one of Santa Cruz’s most beloved restaurants. For over 45 years guests have returned again and again for breathtaking panoramic views of Santa Cruz Harbor, lighthouse and wharf, and to enjoy award-winning cuisine, spirits and live entertainment.

Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner in our downstairs dining room offer fresh seafood, pasta creations, Midwestern aged beef and daily chef's specials. Upstairs, the Breakwater Bar & Grill features a variety of appetizers and casual meals throughout the day, and dancing to live entertainment by night.

On both levels, expansive shoreline decks offer a friendly, casual atmosphere, where rich woods, luminous works of glass art, and a unique collection of vintage surfboards and surfing photographs complete the unforgettable ambiance.

The Crow's Nest is truly the flagship restaurant of the California coast.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast: Daily: 7:30am - 11:30am Brunch: Saturday: 11:30am - 3:30pm, Sunday: 11:30am - 3:30pm Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm, Saturday: 11:30am - 3:00pm, Sunday: 11:30am - 3:30pm Dinner: Monday - Friday: 5:00pm - close, Saturday: 4:30pm - close, Sunday: 3:30pm - close **Please note we only reserve 1/3 of our dining room tables, so walk-ins are always welcome. In addition, our upstairs grill and Beach Market are always available without reservations, on a first-come basis. Please call for more info.
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Westbrook
  • Catering
    Please visit our website for details
  • Private party facilities
    Please visit our website for details.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Cruz
  • Cross street
    7th and Lake Avenue
  • Parking details
    Large concession lot operated by the Santa Cruz Port District. Street parking also available.
  • Entertainment
    Please visit our website for details
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6 people are saying

Crow's Nest reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

6 Reviews
  1. nhill

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We met at the Crows Nest for a family get together. It was just a great time had by all. Great food and the view was spectacular. We were able to make a reservation, which was fantastic. We had two handicap people with us in electric wheel chairs and the restaurant and table was very accessible.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I wanted to order the Prime Rib, however they said it would not be ready for another hour. My reservations were for dinner at 3:30pm . The Prime Rib was on the dinner menu . The group behind me also wanted the same as I. If you are placing the Prime Rib on the dinner menu then it should state, on the menu, that the Rib would not be available until after 4:30pm .

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  3. JerryC

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stopped in for dinner prior to a concert at the Auditorium. Food and drinks were excellent as always. Great seafood!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The prawns and ravioli was delightful, better than expected.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was outstanding. The sea bass was delicious.

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  6. Ginag

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 5, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant. Service was great, food was perfect and view was amazing!

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FAQs

Crow's Nest is rated 4.5 stars by 6 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. San Francisco Bay Area
  4. Santa Cruz / Capitola / Aptos
  5. Santa Cruz

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Google Map for Crow's Nest

2218 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-4713

Additional information

  • Cross street
    7th and Lake Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Cruz
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast: Daily: 7:30am - 11:30am Brunch: Saturday: 11:30am - 3:30pm, Sunday: 11:30am - 3:30pm Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm, Saturday: 11:30am - 3:00pm, Sunday: 11:30am - 3:30pm Dinner: Monday - Friday: 5:00pm - close, Saturday: 4:30pm - close, Sunday: 3:30pm - close **Please note we only reserve 1/3 of our dining room tables, so walk-ins are always welcome. In addition, our upstairs grill and Beach Market are always available without reservations, on a first-come basis. Please call for more info.
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Californian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Large concession lot operated by the Santa Cruz Port District. Street parking also available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeff Westbrook
  • Entertainment
    Please visit our website for details
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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