Great food. Good people. Excellent selection of seafood and non-seafood entries. Excellent salad bar.

Great food. Good people. Excellent selection of seafood and non-seafood entries. Excellent salad bar.

Great food. Good people. Excellent selection of seafood and non-seafood entries. Excellent salad bar.

Great food. Good people. Excellent selection of seafood and non-seafood entries. Excellent salad bar.

My friend Denise and I were having a day in Santa Cruz and the first order of task, was to have coffee in a setting with a view. The first place we hit, was by the water, more in a hopeful kind of …

My friend Denise and I were having a day in Santa Cruz and the first order of task, was to have coffee in a setting with a view. The first place we hit, was by the water, more in a hopeful kind o…

We came tonight for New Year's Eve. We enjoy coming here for the salad bar.its fully stocked and endless. They have spinach, mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, broccoli, hearts of palm, cheese, crouto…

The service was simply fabulous, nice people work there. I had the seafood fettuccine and it was delicious I'll definitely come here again

I've been coming here for years and it never disappoints. It's worth the short wait times to sit out on the patio to see the ocean. Even in the winter the patio is nice and warm under the heaters…

Still fab food and service but menu on Trip Advisor is quite old. Prices skyrocketed and added surcharge “service charge” salad bar now $23, $calamari higher and less on your plate for a while now.…

Good good, good service. Everything came out reasonably fast and tasted great. Most items were fairly priced. Staffs were friendly and accommodating.

Li-Chuan Egan

The view and service were great. We went upstairs to avoid the wait and were seated immediately on a Saturday lunch hour. The drinks were strong and the food was pretty good. We got the crab cakes and smoked salmon as well as their chowder. All were fairly good but not outstanding. Prices were high, but I think that is the case everywhere to keep up with cost of doing business. Oh, also be ready to pay a few bucks if you want to park close the restaurant (in the gated parking lot).

Driving Deveros

Fun place right on the water with spectacular views! The service was excellent, the shrimp tacos and French fries were both very good, but the French Dip/au jus was so salty it was almost inedible. They were a bit busy so didn’t trouble trying something else, but definitely wouldn’t come back to that. I notice the table next to us ordered it too and barely touched it.

gigi c

This restaurant’s biggest draw is undeniably its location. Overlooking the water, it offers sweeping views of boats gliding in and out—a perfect backdrop for a sunset dinner or a relaxing afternoon. The setting is picturesque and hard to beat, making it a great spot for soaking in the atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food doesn’t live up to the scenery. While the menu looks promising, the execution falls flat: dishes are uninspired, lacking the freshness and creativity you’d expect at this price point. The drinks, though enjoyable, come with a steep price tag that feels more tied to the view than the quality. On a positive note, the service is attentive and friendly. My waitress on the outer deck was quick to accommodate requests and make me feel welcome, which does elevate the overall experience. If you’re visiting, come for the views and the ambiance—but temper your expectations when it comes to the food. It’s a beautiful spot for a drink, but a bit disappointing if you’re hoping for a memorable meal.

Analynn H

If you can, get seated next to the windows for the most beautiful sunset photos around 6:30. Cranes show up while you eat outside your window. This place is for the lovely atmosphere & ambiance. My meal was decent.

Shirley Yu

The location is excellent, right by the harbor—though be aware that parking is not free. We didn’t have a reservation but were fortunate to get a window seat. The staff were friendly and welcoming. They offered free dessert for birthday. However, the food was just average. The pork ribs we ordered were lukewarm, and the center piece was slightly cold, which was disappointing.

+2

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.

+4

Jason Foard

Probably the best Salmon Burger I've ever had in my life. Either I was incredibly hungry, or it was just a great sandwich. Either way, I enjoyed it and the service was great too. The rest of our party had the pastas. A bit on the oily and salty side but none the less still tasty pastas. I didn't try the salad bar they offer, but I'll get that next time we visit. Located right on the harbor, with a beautiful view of the gorgeous beach and ocean.

+2

Came here to check out a well known spot near Santa Cruz. Great views as expected given its location, but it was overall disappointing\n\nSalad bar was great! But that's about where the story ends\n\…

Came here to check out a well known spot near Santa Cruz. Great views as expected given its location, but it was overall disappointing\n\nSalad bar was great! But that's about where the story ends\…

this place was really cool atmospherically, and had great smiles and service from the staff. my issues however exist entirely in the food we were served. \n\ni ordered the penne arrabiata special fro…

this place was really cool atmospherically, and had great smiles and service from the staff. my issues however exist entirely in the food we were served. \n\ni ordered the penne arrabiata special f…

this place was really cool atmospherically, and had great smiles and service from the staff. my issues however exist entirely in the food we were served. \n\ni ordered the penne arrabiata special…

I would like to say the service was fantastic but the food was another situation. Very greasy calamari and over breaded sand dabs. Luke warm food. I love the view. But the sun was on your face thro…

I would like to say the service was fantastic but the food was another situation. Very greasy calamari and over breaded sand dabs. Luke warm food. I love the view. But the sun was on your face …

I would like to say the service was fantastic but the food was another situation. Very greasy calamari and over breaded sand dabs. Luke warm food. I love the view. But the sun was on your face thro…

I would like to say the service was fantastic but the food was another situation. Very greasy calamari and over breaded sand dabs. Luke warm food. I love the view. But the sun was on your face thro…

The view and service were great. We went upstairs to avoid the wait and were seated immediately on a Saturday lunch hour. The drinks were strong and the food was pretty good. We got the crab cakes …

The view and service were great. We went upstairs to avoid the wait and were seated immediately on a Saturday lunch hour. The drinks were strong and the food was pretty good. We got the crab cakes …

The view and service were great. We went upstairs to avoid the wait and were seated immediately on a Saturday lunch hour. The drinks were strong and the food was pretty good. We got the crab cakes …

Solid food. I actually usually just go for the salad bar. Epic views from some of the indoor seating, and from most of the "outdoor" heated area, where they have installed 12? foot glass or polycar…

Sadly, I won't be returning to The Crow's Nest. This latest experience was less than perfect. We went upstairs to have a drink while waiting for our table. The drink was way too strong. She brings …

Oh dear. I take no joy in the following... My wife has been over twenty times over the years, and this was my forth visit. Last time was a few years ago. This time we went on a Sunday evening, the pl…

What a disappointment! The food was just ok and terribly expensive for what it was : the salad bar with a tiny cup of chowder was $27.95 and you have to pay for the stale and uneatable bread on top .…

What a disappointment! The food was just ok and terribly expensive for what it was : the salad bar with a tiny cup of chowder was $27.95 and you have to pay for the stale and uneatable bread …

What a disappointment! The food was just ok and terribly expensive for what it was : the salad bar with a tiny cup of chowder was $27.95 and you have to pay for the stale and uneatable bread on top…

What a disappointment! The food was just ok and terribly expensive for what it was : the salad bar with a tiny cup of chowder was $27.95 and you have to pay for the stale and uneatable bread on top…

What a disappointment! The food was just ok and terribly expensive for what it was : the salad bar with a tiny cup of chowder was $27.95 and you have to pay for the stale and uneatable bread on top…

We’ve been going to The Crows Nest for years on special occasions and always been happy with the service and food. We went a couple of years ago for Valentines Day and it was mediocre at best. I un…

We’ve been going to The Crows Nest for years on special occasions and always been happy with the service and food. We went a couple of years ago for Valentines Day and it was mediocre at best. I un…

5% operational surcharge? expensive, but pretty view. Soso food it was about 85 degrees inside. Had a nice time but could be much better.

5% operational surcharge? Expensive, but pretty view. Soso food it was about 85 degrees inside. Had a nice time but could be much better.

Disappointed in the lunch we had today. Sat upstairs for the view which was lovely. Food was MEH just average at best. Nice service but overall NOT worth the price. I had fish & chips, husband had …

Reliable good restaurant. Wonderful salad bar!! The ambience, service and food are quite enjoyable. Our waitress, Caylee B is knowledgeable, efficient and delightful. If you are looking for an ocea…

Reliable good restaurant. Wonderful salad bar!! The ambience, service and food are quite enjoyable. Our waitress, Caylee B is knowledgeable, efficient and delightful. If you are looking for an ocea…

We loved this place for its atmosphere and especially the food. Everything we had tasted exceptionally well and was prepared very fast. Definitely would recommend to others for the quality of th…

Craig Bessette

I ate here over 20 years ago for an anniversary. The food was wonderful as I recall. I ordered the butternut squash ravioli and it was okay. The sauce was average. My buddy ordered the prime rib and he said it was also okay, not the best not the worst. The service was good, although our server forgot our bread rolls. But no big deal. The atmosphere is always nice especially if you're sitting next to a window overlooking the ocean. For the price, I would rather go to Chart House in Monterey. I've eaten there two to three times a year for the past 30 something years and don't ever recall a non-exceptional meal. Flavors are always over the top.

Meg D

Noting experience as a single diner mid-40 female. I came in for happy hour and knew in advance what I wanted to order. I did sit in a window seat in the upstairs bar but felt I would be quick, getting an appetizer and drink. While it would have been quick, I waited 35 minutes for the bill to be dropped off/picked up and paid out. I saw other servers using a hand devise and doing this instantly.. I was made to wait to pay so I could leave. I was also not offered info on drink specials that I asked about and was not given options to upgrade my drink as others were around me. The only tip I got from my waiter was that the app I ordered, crab cocktail, was not 1/2 off which I was aware of as I came in for that dish. It’s unfortunate. Maybe I should have sat at the bar and not taken a window seat but I was planning to be there 30 minutes, was slow when I arrived at 3, and ended up sitting waiting to pay for 35 minutes of my 1 hour long time there. It felt purposeful but I don’t know what happened.. everyone else seemed to be in and out with better service from the other servers. Maybe mine was having a hard night, if so get someone to help instead of making the single person sit for 35 minutes while you help the new groups coming in. Hoping for better times ahead.

Sydney Chu

Can’t tell you about the other food on the menu but what I can say is do not order the Clams. We paid 34 dollars for dime size pieces and half of the shells were missing the actual meat. Bread was good but it’s free…

Nazanin Askari Balsa

The food is good but pricy And they messed up our order a few times and the hostess with volume big lashes (I don’t know her name ) that checked us in was not nice at all, Sometimes I wonder why these girls are in hospitality positions. Anyways If you’re ready for a long wait to get a cold meal to be on the beach then I’d say go for it .

+1

Expensive but mediocre food. Nice view . Bland clam chowder and weirdly seasoned lobster ravioli. Nice atmosphere. Adequate service.

Expensive but mediocre food. Nice view . Bland clam chowder and weirdly seasoned lobster ravioli. Nice atmosphere. Adequate service.

Expensive but mediocre food. Nice view . Bland clam chowder and weirdly seasoned lobster ravioli. Nice atmosphere. Adequate service.

Expensive but mediocre food. Nice view . Bland clam chowder and weirdly seasoned lobster ravioli. Nice atmosphere. Adequate service.

expensive but mediocre food. Nice view . Bland clam chowder and weirdly seasoned lobster ravioli. Nice atmosphere. Adequate service.

Expensive but mediocre food. Nice view . Bland clam chowder and weirdly seasoned lobster ravioli. Nice atmosphere. Adequate service.

Expensive but mediocre food. Nice view . Bland clam chowder and weirdly seasoned lobster ravioli. Nice atmosphere. Adequate service.

Been going for years when I want the best calamari. Can't recommend anything else on the menu. The food is subpar except for the calamari. Kind of sad.

Unfortunately they took the Greek Penne Pasta off their menu. I personally do not like seafood, but my husband does. This place was perfect...he could get his salmon, I get my pasta. I ended up ordering their cheese and chili enchilada with rice and beans. It was terrible. Almost couldn't eat it. My husband ordered their calamari, it was so greasy and chewy. The salmon was good, but that was about it. Won't be back for sure.

George Klingelhofer

The atmosphere and service were great. I had the Dabs which were cooked to perfection. My brother had a shrimp and crab sandwich which was very good. I would have rated it higher but I was shocked when I got the bill for two beers (one each) we had before being seated. With an average tip it was $45! I will not go back just for that one fact.

The service is friendly but seriously lacking . We were seated and got our coffee and ice water with no ice or silverware etc. Had to ask for a spoon for my sugar for coffee \nFood delivered an…

Absolutely terrible service and the food was not that good. Don’t waste your time. There are to many choices in Santa Cruz to get such lousy service. Then the check came, 20% surcharge for a lar…

We had a party of 3 teenage girls, walked in with great expectations. Our waiter was very dismissive and did not check on us once before bringing us boxes after we were sitting there not eating for close to 15 minutes. I understand being busy, but she made sure to check multiple times on other tables in our area, and gave us multiple weird glances. Our bill was over $100 which was no issue, except one of our plates was missing something but we never had the change to tell our waiter because she never even looked in our direction. We were very respectful and got absolutely zero respect in return. Very poor service on the waiters part, the restaurant is lovely.

We opted to dine here instead of our usual Shadowbrook destination and it was a Huge mistake! Had a 6:30 reservation and was seated immediately. My daughter ordered the ONLY chicken dish on the menu and was told they were out of chicken at 6:30. We all ordered the salad bar at $13.00 a piece on top of our dinner cost. There were no croutons left and salad dressing was at a minimum. Our steak had no flavor at all although cooked properly and our baked potato had SO many sour cream chunks we spit it out! We mentioned it to our server and was offered mashed potatoes which we declined. Such a disappointment celebrating our birthdays and traveling from out of town. We should have stuck with Shadowbrook from the beginning. Never again. They also added a service charge and we had to pay for parking they do not validate!

Paul Del Vecchio

Server was rude, made us feel as if we were inconveniencing her. Service was incredibly slow, even though the entire restaurant was 85% empty. On top of that, server charged us automatic group gratuity, even though on the menu we were 2 people under that size. Icing on the cake was we ordered three items to go, When I called, was told by the manager she'd call back: two follow up calls later, they still kept ghosting me. Eventually I got their accountants number (apparently only she could authorize the refund: total BS), left two voicemails and no reply. Avoid this scam of a restaurant at all costs, unless you want to be overcharged, then ignored.