We ate at the upstairs part of this restaurant. It holds wonderful, through somewhat cold, views at night. We enjoyed the cheaper food by eating up there instead of downstairs. And it was much much quieter to eat on the deck of this part than try to eat inside. We saw a nice sunset there, too. The all you can... More

My fiance and I showed up knowing it would be quite a wait....45 minutes. Good thing I pre-funked in the hotel room with a mai thai. =] Once we actually sat down however, our experience was excellent. We got a table on the outdoor patio, which was surprisingly warm despite it being 8:00pm. Very romantic atmosphere, and our waiter was... More

We ate here for lunch and everything we ordered was absolutely amazing. Service was exceptional with everyone so friendly and polite that it felt like we were the most important guests of the restaurant. Get an outside seating on a terrace for lovely views of the river.

Sat outside, upstairs, from the bar. Bar menu has appetizers, salads, and sandwiches. Also salad bar. Check for regular specials. Had the ahi tuna salad. Excellent!

Great views of ocean and beach. Excellent happy hour. Eat upstairs same food but cheaper. Five for ambiance and views.

We were recently in Santa Cruz to visit the campus and our hotel recommended the Crows Nest. We are unfamiliar with the area and it was not easy to locate. There is a fee to park in their parking lot, and the restaurant does not validate. We arrived around 7:15 pm and were seated in the restaurant. My husband really... More

I was just passing through Santa Cruz, and I consulted TripAdvisor on where to eat lunch. I am so glad I did this, because it led me to The Crow's Nest. This was exactly what I was looking for! Beautiful ocean view with outdoor seating and delicious food. I had the clam chowder as an appetizer and the Aloha Burger... More

Has been five years since we visited and the restaurant is a good as ever. Excellent steelhead and mahi maui specials. Excellent value, 2 appetizers, 1/2 bottle of wine,2 entrees, 2 after dinner drinks and dessert for $100! A little noisy, but wait for a later reservation for families, large groups to clear out.

Last week I had lunch with a friend at the Crows Nest in Santa Cruz. It is a beautiful restaurant sitting right on the water at the Santa Cruz harbor. The food was good, but the location and atmosphere make this a special dining experience.