Crow's Nest Restaurant

2218 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz
(831) 476-4560

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Purna Roy

Been there very often over 3 decades.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Brandon Tran

Very nice spot for chilling!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chowder

Frank Orozco

Most everything was great, but my baked potato was dry and old. The outside was tough and leathery. We had the special banana chocolate bread pudding. The outside was dry and hard. They added a bunch of whip cream. Just not the best for the price we paid. The prime rib was good. I recommend the shrimp artichoke it was a good appetizer. The crab cakes were good but rather pricey for 2 cakes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Prime Rib Dinner

Debbie Moses

I've only been here twice, once upstairs, bar and casual dining and once downstairs, a more formal dining room. The food was delicious both times I dined here, however my husband has eaten here many times throughout the years.

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos, Our Award-Winning Calamari, Crow's Nest Caesar Salad, Clam Chowder

Derik Hernandez

Great anniversary brunch here, food was so good, waitress was so nice and staff was amazing. We will be back soon!

Quick tip, no online reservations so call the reception to book reservation here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Our Award-Winning Calamari, Crow's Nest Caesar Salad, Calamari Appetizer

Gilberto Guerra

Everything is great. I loved the Hungarian Mushroom Soup, so good ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Glyeb Ewing

Some of the best fish tacos on the west coast! Had them sub out grilled for fried!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

chinmay murugkar (c3po)

Really tasty and fresh food. The views from the restaurant are amazing !
Must try restaurant

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos, Lobster, Salad Bar, Clam Chowder

Matt Harry

Blue sky, beautiful day, brunch at Crow's Nest...solid.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

juan gonzalez

Always great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

PMJ

Very busy, but worth the wait.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Our Award-Winning Calamari

Bill Quell

Always a special place to grab dinner, lunch, appetizers, or drinks…what’s not to love? Beautiful spot, friendly staff, quality food…stop in! Eat! Drink! Wander the beach! Watch the boats!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Butler

I planned a special evening with my wife. Made reservation, hour plus drive over the mountains. We go in, hostess says, ready in 15-20 minutes. 20 minutes later she asks who we are. She had forgotten. Said another few minutes. Never happened. I asked yet again, she couldn't remember any of it.

We left. I didn't think they would ever seat us. Drove back over the mountains. Ate fast food. No nooky.

This has happened before. They only take reservations by phone. They are disorganized. And they don't care. At all.

Don't go to the Crow's Nest in Santa Cruz - Capitola unless it's near empty.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Dave Butler

I planned a special evening with my wife. Made reservation, hour plus drive over the mountains. We go in, hostess says, ready in 15-20 minutes. 20 minutes later she asks who we are. She had forgotten. Said another few minutes. Never happened. I asked yet again, she couldn't remember any of it. We left. I didn't think they would ever seat us. Drove back over the mountains. Ate fast food. No nooky. This has happened before. They only take reservations by phone. They are disorganized. And they don't care. At all. Don't go to the Crow's Nest in Santa Cruz - Capitola unless it's near empty.

Joffre Longoria

Wheelchair accessibility: Elevator to 2nd floor

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

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