Café Cruz

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Menu

Starters and Sides (Lunch)

  • Castroville Artichoke$9

    Balsamic mayonnaise

  • Popcorn Rock Shrimp$10

    Tartar & cocktail sauce

  • Maryland Crab Cakes$10

    Lemon beurre blanc

  • House Made Soup$5 / $6

    Cup / bowl

  • Monterey Bay Calamari$9.5

    Sriracha aioli

  • Caesar Salad$6.5
  • Organic Baby Green Salad$5

    Balsamic vinaigrette or Creamy Gorgonzola port dressing

  • Happy Boy Salad$9.5

    Apples, Gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette

  • Fresh Cut Garlic Fries$4
  • Sauteed Spinach$7
  • Flavored Mashed Potatoes$4

Large Salads

  • Tuscan Salad$15

    Mixed baby greens, shredded spit roasted chicken, sundried tomatoes, gorgonzola, applewood smoked bacon, hard cooked egg, balsamic vinaigrette

  • Heirloom Tomato & Blackened Chicken Salad$15

    Gorgonzola, smoked prosciutto, red onion, tarragon, creamy lemon basil vinaigrette

  • Blackened Fresh Fish Taco Salad$16

    Fresh salsa, guacamole, house made 'raw' corn nachos, Napa cabbage, romaine, sharp cheddar, cayenne buttermilk dressing

  • Grilled Prawn Greek Salad$16.5

    Chopped romaine, heirloom tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, lemon juice

  • Grilled Harris Ranch Skirt Steak Salad$17

    Mixed baby greens, roasted beets, shaved fennel and Manchego, aged sherry vinaigrette

  • Pacific Rim Smoked Pork Salad$14

    Organic buckwheat soba noodles, bok choy, carrot, Napa cabbage, grilled pineapple, cilantro, peanut, jicama & chili sesame dressing

  • Monterey Caesar$14

    Romaine, local fried calamari, Grana Padano

  • Grilled Chicken & Baby Spinach Salad$14

    Sundried tomato, toasted pine nuts, shaved Reggiano cheese & warm Champagne vinaigrette

  • Grilled Chicken & Hearts of Romaine Salad$14

    Roasted beets, crumbled ricotta, Pt. Reyes blue cheese dressing

Sandwiches

  • Club "Cruz"$10

    Applewood smoked natural bacon, spit roasted chicken, baby romaine, tomato, onion, sesame bun, fresh cut fries

  • House Smoked Turkey & Vermont Sharp Cheddar Melt$10

    Whole grain mustard bun, tomato

  • Cruz Burger$9

    6 oz. hand formed Painted Hills natural ground beef, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, sesame bun, fresh cut fries

  • Café Burger$12

    1/3 lb hand formed Kobe beef patty, roasted mushrooms, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, sesame bun, fresh cut fries

  • Guacamole Burger$9

    6 oz., hand formed natural beef patty, tomato, jicama slaw

  • Vegetarian Burger$9

    Lettuce, tomato, onion, sesame bun

  • Grilled Harris Ranch Flat Iron Steak Sandwich$10

    Gorgonzola cheese, roasted tomato, fresh Provençal bread

  • Fresh Grilled Fish Sandwich$14

    Selected fresh fish, caper tartar sauce, baby romaine, sourdough bun

  • Grilled Fresh Natural Chicken Breast Sandwich$9

    Roasted mushrooms, baby greens, shaved cheese, 1/3 whole wheat bun

  • Calamari Steak Sandwich$10

    Avocado, tomato, shaved Romano cheese, chipotle aioli, sourdough bun

  • Blackened Chicken & Green Chili Sandwich$10

    Cheddar cheese, tomato, cilantro-lime aioli, fresh grilled onion, sourdough bun

  • Grilled Prawn Wrap$10

    Chipotle aioli, avocado, applejack smoked bacon, jicama slaw, tortilla, fresh cut fries

  • Roasted Mushroom & Avocado Melt$9

    Roasted red bell pepper, artichoke, sharp cheddar, garlic aioli, whole grain bun

Cruz Specialties (Lunch)

  • Fettuccine & Grilled Skirt Steak$17

    Fresh basil Gorgonzola cream

  • Three Cheese Spinach & Artichoke Ravioli$16

    Roasted bell pepper cream

  • Linguine & Shrimp$16

    Roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, sherry cream

  • Grilled Harris Ranch Skirt Steak$18

    Mabuchi red wine sauce, fresh cut fries or vegetable

  • Alderwood Smoked Boneless Pork Chop$16

    Molcum cider sauce, apples and Havarti cheese

  • Bistro Steak Sandwich$16

    Open faced upon Grand Central toast, herb crusted, Caesar salad

"Café" Burger (Afternoon)

  • "Café" Burger$7

    1/3 lb hand formed Painted Hills natural ground beef, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, sesame bun, fresh cut fries

  • American Kobe Burger$13

    1/2 lb hand formed Kobe beef patty, roasted mushrooms, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, sesame bun, fresh cut fries

  • Crab Cake Burger$11

    Caper tartar sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, cocktail fries

  • Grilled BBQ Chicken Sandwich$12

    Chipotle aioli, roasted mushroom & avocado, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, sesame bun, fresh cut fries

  • Bistro Steak Sandwich$16

    Open faced — garlic cheese toast, house made onion rings, Caesar salad

  • Happy Boy Farms Salad

    Greasy smith apple, crumbled Gorgonzola, glazed walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette

  • Tuscan Salad

    Spit roasted chicken, sundried tomatoes, hard cooked egg, Gorgonzola cheese, natural bacon, hard cooked egg, Balsamic vinaigrette

  • Thai Style Grilled Prawn Salad$17

    Organic buckwheat soba noodles, fresh Napa slaw, carrots, cilantro, jicama, grilled pineapple, red chili sesame dressing

Afternoon Starters

  • Monterey Bay Crispy Calamari$11

    Caper tartar sauce

  • Warm Laura Chenel's Goat Cheese$11

    Roasted garlic, sundried tomato pesto, house pesto & seasoned flatbread

  • Grilled Applewood Smoked Artichoke$9.5

    Chipotle aioli

  • Popcorn Rock Shrimp$11

    Fresh horseradish-lime-ketchup

  • Caesar Salad$8

    House made francesi crouton, fresh grated Reggianito

  • BBQ Chicken Quesadilla$7

    With guacamole & sour cream

  • Fresh Cut Garlic Fries$4

Dinner Starters

  • Monterey Bay Crispy Calamari$11

    Caper tartar sauce

  • Artichoke Heart Bruschetta$11

    Parmesan cheese, garlic crostini

  • Warm Laura Chenel's Goat Cheese$11

    Roasted garlic, house pesto & seasoned flatbread

  • Maryland Crab Cakes$11
  • Grilled Applewood Smoked Artichoke$12

    Chipotle aioli

  • Popcorn Rock Shrimp$11

    Fresh horseradish-lime-ketchup

  • Caesar Salad$7.5

    House made francesi crouton, fresh grated Reggianito

  • Organic Baby Green Salad$7.5

    Balsamic vinaigrette

  • Hearts of Romaine Salad$8.5

    Roasted beets, walnuts, crumbled ricotta, creamy shaved blue cheese dressing

  • Organic Baby Spinach Salad$8.5

    Sundried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, Reggianito, warm Champagne vinaigrette

  • Happy Boy Farms Heirloom Tomato Stack

    Fresh mozzarella, red onion, pesto vinaigrette, balsamic caramel, garlic crostini

Pasta & Polenta

  • Linguini Gulf Prawns & New Bedford Sea Scallops$22

    Fava beans, roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, sautéed pearl onions, garlic broth

  • Portobella Mushroom Piccata$19

    Cajun butter, garlic aioli over polenta cake, sautéed spinach, tomato broth, oven-dried tomato, sea salt polenta

  • Three Cheese Spinach & Artichoke Ravioli$19

    Ancho garlic pesto cream sauce (add chicken +$21, add prawns +$23)

  • Grilled Natural Skirt Steak & Fettuccine$22

    Fresh basil Gorgonzola alfredo sauce

  • Italian Sausage, Florida Shrimp & Penne$20

    Fennel sausage, thick cut prosciutto, basil, roma tomatoes, light marinara sauce

  • Harris Ranch Flat Iron Steak Marsala$23

    Roasted mushroom, sun dried tomatoes, seared prosciutto & garlic olive oil parmesan risotto

  • Grilled Chicken Breast and Gnocchi$20

    Organic baby spinach, roma tomatoes, applewood bacon, light cream, oregano-herb pesto

Entrées

  • Harris Ranch Natural New York Steak$28

    House cut, seared naturally

  • Harris Ranch Natural Filet Mignon$30

    Natural beef, roasted mushroom, & warm garlic gorgonzola butter

Chickens From the Rotisserie

  • 1/2 Honey Cured Smoked$17
  • 1/2 Garlic Herb$17
  • Grilled Australian Loin Lamb Chops$23

    Cabernet reduction sauce

  • Alderwood Smoked Boneless Pork Chops$21

    Molasses cured with Havar applesauce

  • "Cruz" Surf and Turf$23

    Grilled Harris Ranch flat iron steak, Napa slaw, Maryland crab cake, lemon beurre blanc

Sides

  • Happy Boy Farms Sautéed Spinach$5
  • House Made Onion Rings$4
  • Red Chili Garlic California Green Beans$4
  • Rosemary French Fries$4

Vegan Menu — Starters

  • Grilled Smoked Artichoke$9.5

    Garlic extra virgin olive oil dipping sauce

  • Green Salad$7.5

    Beets, carrots, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette

Vegan Menu — Entrées

  • Linguini Puttenesca$19

    Capers, olives, tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, roasted mushrooms

  • Penne Primavera$19

    Spinach, greens, vegetable of the day, tomatoes, fresh herbs, garlic, extra virgin olive oil

  • Thai Salad$14

    Buckwheat soba noodles, pea shoots, avocado, carrots, peanuts, cilantro, cabbage, grilled pineapple, jicama

  • Grilled Portabella Mushroom$14

    Pineapple BBQ sauce, french fries, steamed vegetable

  • Vegan Burger$10

    Lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, sesame roll, french fries

Dessert Selections

  • Famous Mud Pie$7

    Coffee ice cream, chocolate cookie crust, fudge, house made whipped cream, toasted almonds

  • Lemon Cheesecake$7

    House-made whipped creme

  • Crème Brûlée$6.5

    Classic French style custard, caramelized sugar crust

  • Black China Bakery Mile High Chocolate Cake$7.5

    Fresh whipped cream

  • Polar Bear Sorbet$4.5

    Flavor of the day

  • Bread Pudding of the Day$6.5
  • Chocolate or Vanilla Ice Cream$4

    Two scoops

Wines by the Bottle — Chardonnay

  • Bogle$24

    California

  • Mt. Eden$34

    Edna Valley

  • Soquel Vineyards$34

    Santa Cruz Mountains

  • Beauregard$40

    Ben Lomond Mountain

  • Storrs Christie Vineyard$42

    Santa Cruz Mountains

  • Talbott Sleepy Hollow$50

    Santa Lucia Highlands

  • Cakebread Cellars$57

    Napa Valley

Wines by the Bottle — Other Whites & Sparkling

  • Thomas Fogarty Riesling$26

    Monterey

  • Estancia Pinot Grigio$28

    California

  • Martin Ranch Rosé$30

    Santa Cruz Mountain

  • Tin Barn Sauvignon Blanc$32

    Carneros

  • Bailly Lapierre 1/2 bottle$18

    France

  • Piper Sonoma$29

    Sonoma

  • Gruet Blanc De Noir$30

    New Mexico

  • Fairmisc$44

    Santa Cruz Mountains

  • Veuve Clicquot Brut$75

    France

Wines by the Bottle — Cabernet Sauvignon & Zinfandel

  • Martin Ranch$38

    Santa Cruz Mountains

  • Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard$40

    Santa Cruz Mountains

  • Justin$45

    Paso Robles

  • Ridge Estate$50

    Santa Cruz Mountains

  • Kathleen Kennedy$52

    Santa Cruz Mountains

  • Heitz Cellars$70

    Napa Valley

  • Alturas Old Vine$34

    Chirago Valley

  • Beauregard Estate$40

    Ben Lomond Mountain

  • Ridge Three Valleys$42

    Sonoma County

Wines by the Bottle — Pinot Noir & Other Reds

  • Soquel Vineyards$38

    Santa Cruz Mountains

  • Hunter Hill$40

    Santa Cruz Mountains

  • Storrs Christie Vineyard$44

    Santa Cruz Mountains

  • Windy Oaks$45

    Santa Cruz Mountains

  • David Bruce$52

    Santa Cruz Mountains

  • Heart O' the Mountain$60

    Santa Cruz Mountains

  • Bagetto Merlot$27

    Central Coast

  • Crimshaw Mercury Rising$30

    California

  • Qupe Syrah$34

    Central Coast

  • Sones Cellars Petite Sirah$34

    Central Coast

Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.

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