Crow's Nest Restaurant

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2218 E Cliff Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
+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.

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4.02,628 reviews
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D.wight L.
9/18/2025

Crow's Nest in Santa Cruz is pretty old school but not in the sense that I like. It has been there a long time that their flow of customers is so steady, that they can pretty much do whatever they...

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Leeana B.
11/16/2025

Went here on a Saturday night with my boyfriend during a little weekend getaway to Santa Cruz. He made a reservation ahead of time--which I highly recommend because this place gets busy. Our...

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Mimi N.
9/10/2025

Upon arrival, the host greets is warmly and takes us to a requested outdoor table. The view was spectacular from where we were seated and good vibes all around. I did enjoy the food. The dishes...

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Roya J.
8/14/2025

This time came for happy hour. Great prices on the appetizers and beer, but DON'T order soda...$5.85 and wasn't offered a refill. Service was unfortunately meh, but do like the ambiance....

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Steve E.
8/17/2025

How bad could it be... right on the water overlooking the marina, not a cloud in the sky and the temperature in the mid-70s. And NO!!! I was not in Palm Beach, FL but in Santa Cruz, CA. There...

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