Café Cruz
- 2621 41st Ave, Soquel, CA
- 831-476-3801
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Menu
Starters and Sides (Lunch)
↑ All sections- Castroville Artichoke
Balsamic mayonnaise
$90 - Popcorn Rock Shrimp
Tartar & cocktail sauce
$100 - Maryland Crab Cakes
Lemon beurre blanc
$100 - House Made Soup
Cup / bowl
$5 / $60 - Monterey Bay Calamari
Sriracha aioli
$9.50 - Caesar Salad$6.50
- Organic Baby Green Salad
Balsamic vinaigrette or Creamy Gorgonzola port dressing
$50 - Happy Boy Salad
Apples, Gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette
$9.50 - Fresh Cut Garlic Fries$40
- Sauteed Spinach$70
- Flavored Mashed Potatoes$40
Large Salads
↑ All sections- Tuscan Salad
Mixed baby greens, shredded spit roasted chicken, sundried tomatoes, gorgonzola, applewood smoked bacon, hard cooked egg, balsamic vinaigrette
$150 - Heirloom Tomato & Blackened Chicken Salad
Gorgonzola, smoked prosciutto, red onion, tarragon, creamy lemon basil vinaigrette
$150 - Blackened Fresh Fish Taco Salad
Fresh salsa, guacamole, house made 'raw' corn nachos, Napa cabbage, romaine, sharp cheddar, cayenne buttermilk dressing
$160 - Grilled Prawn Greek Salad
Chopped romaine, heirloom tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, lemon juice
$16.50 - Grilled Harris Ranch Skirt Steak Salad
Mixed baby greens, roasted beets, shaved fennel and Manchego, aged sherry vinaigrette
$170 - Pacific Rim Smoked Pork Salad
Organic buckwheat soba noodles, bok choy, carrot, Napa cabbage, grilled pineapple, cilantro, peanut, jicama & chili sesame dressing
$140 - Monterey Caesar
Romaine, local fried calamari, Grana Padano
$140 - Grilled Chicken & Baby Spinach Salad
Sundried tomato, toasted pine nuts, shaved Reggiano cheese & warm Champagne vinaigrette
$140 - Grilled Chicken & Hearts of Romaine Salad
Roasted beets, crumbled ricotta, Pt. Reyes blue cheese dressing
$140
Sandwiches
↑ All sections- Club "Cruz"
Applewood smoked natural bacon, spit roasted chicken, baby romaine, tomato, onion, sesame bun, fresh cut fries
$100 - House Smoked Turkey & Vermont Sharp Cheddar Melt
Whole grain mustard bun, tomato
$100 - Cruz Burger
6 oz. hand formed Painted Hills natural ground beef, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, sesame bun, fresh cut fries
$90 - Café Burger
1/3 lb hand formed Kobe beef patty, roasted mushrooms, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, sesame bun, fresh cut fries
$120 - Guacamole Burger
6 oz., hand formed natural beef patty, tomato, jicama slaw
$90 - Vegetarian Burger
Lettuce, tomato, onion, sesame bun
$90 - Grilled Harris Ranch Flat Iron Steak Sandwich
Gorgonzola cheese, roasted tomato, fresh Provençal bread
$100 - Fresh Grilled Fish Sandwich
Selected fresh fish, caper tartar sauce, baby romaine, sourdough bun
$140 - Grilled Fresh Natural Chicken Breast Sandwich
Roasted mushrooms, baby greens, shaved cheese, 1/3 whole wheat bun
$90 - Calamari Steak Sandwich
Avocado, tomato, shaved Romano cheese, chipotle aioli, sourdough bun
$100 - Blackened Chicken & Green Chili Sandwich
Cheddar cheese, tomato, cilantro-lime aioli, fresh grilled onion, sourdough bun
$100 - Grilled Prawn Wrap
Chipotle aioli, avocado, applejack smoked bacon, jicama slaw, tortilla, fresh cut fries
$100 - Roasted Mushroom & Avocado Melt
Roasted red bell pepper, artichoke, sharp cheddar, garlic aioli, whole grain bun
$90
Cruz Specialties (Lunch)
↑ All sections- Fettuccine & Grilled Skirt Steak
Fresh basil Gorgonzola cream
$170 - Three Cheese Spinach & Artichoke Ravioli
Roasted bell pepper cream
$160 - Linguine & Shrimp
Roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, sherry cream
$160 - Grilled Harris Ranch Skirt Steak
Mabuchi red wine sauce, fresh cut fries or vegetable
$180 - Alderwood Smoked Boneless Pork Chop
Molcum cider sauce, apples and Havarti cheese
$160 - Bistro Steak Sandwich
Open faced upon Grand Central toast, herb crusted, Caesar salad
$160
"Café" Burger (Afternoon)
↑ All sections- "Café" Burger
1/3 lb hand formed Painted Hills natural ground beef, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, sesame bun, fresh cut fries
$70 - American Kobe Burger
1/2 lb hand formed Kobe beef patty, roasted mushrooms, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, sesame bun, fresh cut fries
$130 - Crab Cake Burger
Caper tartar sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, cocktail fries
$110 - Grilled BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Chipotle aioli, roasted mushroom & avocado, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, sesame bun, fresh cut fries
$120 - Bistro Steak Sandwich
Open faced — garlic cheese toast, house made onion rings, Caesar salad
$160 - Happy Boy Farms Salad
Greasy smith apple, crumbled Gorgonzola, glazed walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette
0 - Tuscan Salad
Spit roasted chicken, sundried tomatoes, hard cooked egg, Gorgonzola cheese, natural bacon, hard cooked egg, Balsamic vinaigrette
0 - Thai Style Grilled Prawn Salad
Organic buckwheat soba noodles, fresh Napa slaw, carrots, cilantro, jicama, grilled pineapple, red chili sesame dressing
$170
Afternoon Starters
↑ All sections- Monterey Bay Crispy Calamari
Caper tartar sauce
$110 - Warm Laura Chenel's Goat Cheese
Roasted garlic, sundried tomato pesto, house pesto & seasoned flatbread
$110 - Grilled Applewood Smoked Artichoke
Chipotle aioli
$9.50 - Popcorn Rock Shrimp
Fresh horseradish-lime-ketchup
$110 - Caesar Salad
House made francesi crouton, fresh grated Reggianito
$80 - BBQ Chicken Quesadilla
With guacamole & sour cream
$70 - Fresh Cut Garlic Fries$40
Dinner Starters
↑ All sections- Monterey Bay Crispy Calamari
Caper tartar sauce
$110 - Artichoke Heart Bruschetta
Parmesan cheese, garlic crostini
$110 - Warm Laura Chenel's Goat Cheese
Roasted garlic, house pesto & seasoned flatbread
$110 - Maryland Crab Cakes$110
- Grilled Applewood Smoked Artichoke
Chipotle aioli
$120 - Popcorn Rock Shrimp
Fresh horseradish-lime-ketchup
$110 - Caesar Salad
House made francesi crouton, fresh grated Reggianito
$7.50 - Organic Baby Green Salad
Balsamic vinaigrette
$7.50 - Hearts of Romaine Salad
Roasted beets, walnuts, crumbled ricotta, creamy shaved blue cheese dressing
$8.50 - Organic Baby Spinach Salad
Sundried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, Reggianito, warm Champagne vinaigrette
$8.50 - Happy Boy Farms Heirloom Tomato Stack
Fresh mozzarella, red onion, pesto vinaigrette, balsamic caramel, garlic crostini
0
Pasta & Polenta
↑ All sections- Linguini Gulf Prawns & New Bedford Sea Scallops
Fava beans, roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, sautéed pearl onions, garlic broth
$220 - Portobella Mushroom Piccata
Cajun butter, garlic aioli over polenta cake, sautéed spinach, tomato broth, oven-dried tomato, sea salt polenta
$190 - Three Cheese Spinach & Artichoke Ravioli
Ancho garlic pesto cream sauce (add chicken +$21, add prawns +$23)
$190 - Grilled Natural Skirt Steak & Fettuccine
Fresh basil Gorgonzola alfredo sauce
$220 - Italian Sausage, Florida Shrimp & Penne
Fennel sausage, thick cut prosciutto, basil, roma tomatoes, light marinara sauce
$200 - Harris Ranch Flat Iron Steak Marsala
Roasted mushroom, sun dried tomatoes, seared prosciutto & garlic olive oil parmesan risotto
$230 - Grilled Chicken Breast and Gnocchi
Organic baby spinach, roma tomatoes, applewood bacon, light cream, oregano-herb pesto
$200
Entrées
↑ All sections- Harris Ranch Natural New York Steak
House cut, seared naturally
$280 - Harris Ranch Natural Filet Mignon
Natural beef, roasted mushroom, & warm garlic gorgonzola butter
$300
Chickens From the Rotisserie
↑ All sections- 1/2 Honey Cured Smoked$170
- 1/2 Garlic Herb$170
- Grilled Australian Loin Lamb Chops
Cabernet reduction sauce
$230 - Alderwood Smoked Boneless Pork Chops
Molasses cured with Havar applesauce
$210 - "Cruz" Surf and Turf
Grilled Harris Ranch flat iron steak, Napa slaw, Maryland crab cake, lemon beurre blanc
$230
Sides
↑ All sections- Happy Boy Farms Sautéed Spinach$50
- House Made Onion Rings$40
- Red Chili Garlic California Green Beans$40
- Rosemary French Fries$40
Vegan Menu — Starters
↑ All sections- Grilled Smoked Artichoke
Garlic extra virgin olive oil dipping sauce
$9.50 - Green Salad
Beets, carrots, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette
$7.50
Vegan Menu — Entrées
↑ All sections- Linguini Puttenesca
Capers, olives, tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, roasted mushrooms
$190 - Penne Primavera
Spinach, greens, vegetable of the day, tomatoes, fresh herbs, garlic, extra virgin olive oil
$190 - Thai Salad
Buckwheat soba noodles, pea shoots, avocado, carrots, peanuts, cilantro, cabbage, grilled pineapple, jicama
$140 - Grilled Portabella Mushroom
Pineapple BBQ sauce, french fries, steamed vegetable
$140 - Vegan Burger
Lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, sesame roll, french fries
$100
Dessert Selections
↑ All sections- Famous Mud Pie
Coffee ice cream, chocolate cookie crust, fudge, house made whipped cream, toasted almonds
$70 - Lemon Cheesecake
House-made whipped creme
$70 - Crème Brûlée
Classic French style custard, caramelized sugar crust
$6.50 - Black China Bakery Mile High Chocolate Cake
Fresh whipped cream
$7.50 - Polar Bear Sorbet
Flavor of the day
$4.50 - Bread Pudding of the Day$6.50
- Chocolate or Vanilla Ice Cream
Two scoops
$40
Wines by the Bottle — Chardonnay
↑ All sections- Bogle
California
$240 - Mt. Eden
Edna Valley
$340 - Soquel Vineyards
Santa Cruz Mountains
$340 - Beauregard
Ben Lomond Mountain
$400 - Storrs Christie Vineyard
Santa Cruz Mountains
$420 - Talbott Sleepy Hollow
Santa Lucia Highlands
$500 - Cakebread Cellars
Napa Valley
$570
Wines by the Bottle — Other Whites & Sparkling
↑ All sections- Thomas Fogarty Riesling
Monterey
$260 - Estancia Pinot Grigio
California
$280 - Martin Ranch Rosé
Santa Cruz Mountain
$300 - Tin Barn Sauvignon Blanc
Carneros
$320 - Bailly Lapierre 1/2 bottle
France
$180 - Piper Sonoma
Sonoma
$290 - Gruet Blanc De Noir
New Mexico
$300 - Fairmisc
Santa Cruz Mountains
$440 - Veuve Clicquot Brut
France
$750
Wines by the Bottle — Cabernet Sauvignon & Zinfandel
↑ All sections- Martin Ranch
Santa Cruz Mountains
$380 - Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
Santa Cruz Mountains
$400 - Justin
Paso Robles
$450 - Ridge Estate
Santa Cruz Mountains
$500 - Kathleen Kennedy
Santa Cruz Mountains
$520 - Heitz Cellars
Napa Valley
$700 - Alturas Old Vine
Chirago Valley
$340 - Beauregard Estate
Ben Lomond Mountain
$400 - Ridge Three Valleys
Sonoma County
$420
Wines by the Bottle — Pinot Noir & Other Reds
↑ All sections- Soquel Vineyards
Santa Cruz Mountains
$380 - Hunter Hill
Santa Cruz Mountains
$400 - Storrs Christie Vineyard
Santa Cruz Mountains
$440 - Windy Oaks
Santa Cruz Mountains
$450 - David Bruce
Santa Cruz Mountains
$520 - Heart O' the Mountain
Santa Cruz Mountains
$600 - Bagetto Merlot
Central Coast
$270 - Crimshaw Mercury Rising
California
$300 - Qupe Syrah
Central Coast
$340 - Sones Cellars Petite Sirah
Central Coast
$340
Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.
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