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' most beloved restaurants. For over 50 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.
Downstairs Dining Room
Hours
Breakfast:
From 8:00 am - 11:30 am Daily
Lunch:
11:30 am - 2:30 pm Monday - Friday
Brunch:
11:30 am - 3:00 pm Saturday - Sunday
Dinner:
From 4:30 pm Monday - Sunday
Open all day - Make a Reservation
Reservations are welcomed and recommended, but not required. Reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance.
Breakwater Bar & Grill
Hours
From 11:30 am Monday - Friday
From 11:00 am Saturday - Sunday
Open all day (no reservations)
The Upstairs Breakwater Bar & Grill boasts a breathtaking view from our 2nd story overlooking the Harbor and Monterey Bay. The grill is open all day featuring our Bar & Grill menu. The upstairs grill is open seating and no reservations are taken.
We offer the best happy hour in town, Monday through Friday from 3 pm to 6pm with discounted appetizers and drinks.
Wednesdays all night from 3 pm
We now have happy hour Sunday evenings from 7pm to close!
Check out the Live Entertainment & Comedy calendar to see who’s playing!
Beach Market
Hours
9:00 am - 9:00 pm Daily
Winter closing hours subject to change
On the dock next to the ‘Nest
Our Beach Market opened in the summer of 2013. We offer wood-fired pizza, sandwiches, salads, soft-serve ice cream, beer, wine and beverages. The dock offers stunning views of the Santa Cruz Harbor and Walton Lighthouse. Our market shop has a unique selection of fine gifts, including beach supplies, toys, home decor, bath and body products, jewelry, and Crow’s Nest apparel.