The Crow's Nest Reviews

Nice people , it's not a long wait once you order your meal. Diverse menu..

They've set up a giant tent on the beach so people are socially distanced, so with a little outdoor heater, it's very cozy and comfortable. A glass of wine and appetizer while watching the sunset over the lighthouse and boardwalk is fantastic.

We ordered the spicy ahi tuna it was fantastic!..we often order calamari and this one is special. the view alone is worth the experience.

Maybe the best happy hour in town. Best salad bar. Great views.

Brioche french toast with strawberries and vanilla syrup. Crab cake Benedict. Was a great Sunday brunch at the outside tent on the beach, dog friendly atmostphere.

Best spicy Bloodymary I've had yet!

Always a great time here. Great service, food is ok the salad bar is the best deal for the money. Of course the main reason to go is those beautiful views..

Didn't care for the waitress didn't care for the food didn't get the drink I ordered. I was in a good mood when I got there. Will not go back again.

You have to try the calamari here! It is five star!! Good luck getting a seat though!!

We came here on a recommendation and found it to be average. Although our waitress was very nice, it took her about 15 minutes to come by our table after we sat down upstairs. The food was nothing spectacular and the portions were small. Unfortunately, we did not get the salad bar, which looked fantastic! Although it would not be my first choice to return to in that area, I would not strongly object. The view of the ocean was beautiful.

Service was GREAT. Food ok, company awesome, food ok.

We had a large group upstairs on Saturday. Cindy, our server was wonderful. Thanks.

The food is just okay. Kind of misses the mark though.

Good for relaxing. The environment is amazing. The food is delicious and the people are so welcoming. Its a must visit.

Go to the Harbour master on Lake St. to receive your lighthouse stamp. They are very helpful and the stamp is big.

Good food and great service just an all-around great dinner place.

The best clam chowder in a bread bowl I ve had in the Santa Cruz area! Every one of the staff members that helped me was extremely nice. Would recommend to anyone, can t wait to go back! Thanks!

Great place right at the water. Awesome seafood. Friendly service

Loved this restaurant. Very clean, no wait, fresh salad and great Clam Chowder. Right on the beach. Reasonable prices.

Always a must when traveling through Santa Cruz! Great food, service, and an enjoyable view.

Great food. Went here with the family and I enjoyed the food, environment and the service was great.

Very cute place, and the calamari appetizer is the best.

Pro tip: anything off the grill or broiler is a winner and their Prime Rib is the best in Santa Cruz.

The food is decent, basically bar food but the view is really what is worth coming for here. On a nice beautiful day in Santa Cruz there is nothing like sitting out on the deck and sipping a beer.

I used to love coming here for the food been a local coming here sense I was two, but now unfortunately I will never eat here again. Terrible service during the pandemic I highly advise you avoid going Right now... unless you want to have most the waiters that have to serve the beach seating out side act like your a burden for being there and what a inconvenience it is that they have to walk back and forth from in side to serve you and how dare you ask for something extra! Oh and my steak was pretty dry I always get the same thing and it s usually pretty good but this time was a total slap to the face not to mention they raised their prices! For that price not worth the terrible service I felt so uncomfortable to ask for any condiments because what an inconvenience the waiter made a point we were.

Hostesses were kind of rude and unhelpful. Other than that, great place with great food.

Food is good, and used to be a good value , but went recently and paid $19 for white fosh tacos...a bit steep. View 8s great!!

Great food and customer service. Will gladly come back.

Nice ambience whether you are upstairs or downstairs. Upstairs is where the music is and has a different menu than downstairs.
My sisters and I like going here for breakfast. It never disappoints.
Has a nice view when the fog isn't obliterating everything.

Love the Crows Nest! Right off the Harbor and right near the beach! Boy!! Best salad bar ever, early morning breakfast, full bar all the time. Tons of seating inside and out. Come check it out! Try the in-house potato chips!

Always a favorite. Right on the beach, next to the harbor. Beautiful location, and food is pretty tasty.

Great atmosphere, friendly and efficient service and good food!

Nice place, delicious food, reasonable prices, great service

Outstanding views, atmosphere and food. Recommend going upstairs to bar for happy hour 4-6 pm M-F appetizers 1/2 off. Great menue. $50 for 4 with drinks.

Skip the overpriced dinner and go right upstairs for drinks and their fantastic calamari during the sunset. Views are nice, but parking is not free.

If there were 6 stars, I would give them. The place.is awesome!!!! Food, service, ambiance. Just amazing. Can't wait to go back!

The Crows Nest has a great bar , excellent staff and they have live bands on Saturday nights. They have a really good menu with excellent food . I really enjoyed myself when I went there , I check out this band called The Leftovers they were a reggae band who did covers for Sublime , Rebelution and Bob Marley . Check them out if you're in Santa Cruz and you're looking for a good time

Local dive with excellent food and live music. Crowds on beautiful days.

Ditto what everyone else is saying. Great food, Great staff, great views

This place is awesome! We reserved a section of the restaurant for my rehearsal dinner and all the staff and servers were so pleasant and attentive. The room had an amazing view of the bay where we could see otters in the water! Loved it!

Great food and awesome scenery for a romantic getaway

Go there occasionally, foods great ,deck beautiful, service good

Great view from the bar up top. The server Monica is awesome! Yummy cocktails. Food is ok.

Great Place to sit upstairs and watch the boats coming to and from the harbor! I Really Enjoyed the House Speciality Bloody Mary's, Nice n Spicy if you Love them that way... I surely do!!

Ambiance excellent, service was excellent, food was delicious and portions generous