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Crow's Nest Restaurant

$$$Opens at 7:30am
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2582 reviews
+1 (831) 476-4560
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2218 E Cliff Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Opens at 7:30am

Hours

Sun7:30 AM-9:30 PM
Mon7:30 AM-9:00 PM
Tue7:30 AM-9:00 PM
Wed7:30 AM-9:00 PM
Thu7:30 AM-9:00 PM
Fri7:30 AM-11:00 PM
Sat7:30 AM-11:00 PM
+1 (831) 476-4560
http://www.crowsnest-santacruz.com
Since 1969, the Crow's Nest Restaurant in Santa Cruz, Calif., has featured award-winning food, spirits and live entertainment from one of the most spectacular waterfront views on the Monterey Bay. Weekday lunches and nightly dinners in the restaurant s downstairs dining room provides fresh seafood, pastas, Midwestern-aged beef and daily chef's specials. The upstairs Breakwater Bar & Grill offers a variety of appetizers and casual lunches throughout the day. The Crow's Nest restaurant and second-story lounge provide one of the most magnificent views on the West Coast. The grill in the upstairs lounge also provides a variety of appetizers and light lunches, along with live comedy, music and dancing. The Crow s Nest Restaurant is a privately owned company that employs nearly 200 people.

Reviews

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4.02582 reviews
Brian H.
5/31/2025

Great view, great drinks wonderful seafood. Our server went out of her way to make our meal special.

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Khaledah W.
7/9/2025

Beautiful place to have lunch and witness the beautiful Santa Cruz Beach with relaxing views. It's beautiful and inviting here. We were seated right away and our service was fair. I ordered the...

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Aleth W.
7/9/2025

Dinner reservation at the lower level. Hostess gave us incomplete menu books. Pages missing, dirty pages, and blank book = 1 star Server was prompt, friendly, courteous, knowledgeable = 5...

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Amelia D.
6/30/2025

Service 5/5 (upstairs in the bar area) Ambiance 5/5 (great views from the deck, walk in seating, heaters outside) Food ranges from 2.5 (poke bowl - should have known better than to order this) to...

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Jaymie V.
7/8/2025

Sat on the top floor and service is pretty quick. My cousin was raving about their calamari and had to try it for myself. It exceeded my expectations! It's not too oily and the batter didn't take...

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Features

  • Accepts Reservations
  • Happy Hour Specials
  • Lunch
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Kids
  • Pet Friendly
  • Offers Catering
  • Offers Delivery
  • Has Full Bar
  • Offers Takeout
  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Has TV
  • Has Parking
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