Menu for Cafe Cruz

Lunch
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Happy Hour / Afternoon
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Dinner
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Wines & Beverages
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Vegan
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Desserts
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Today's Specials

Lunch

Starters and Sides‌

9.00 Castroville Artichoke Balsamic mayonaise

10.00 Popcorn Rock Shrimp Tartar & cocktail sauce

10.00 Maryland Crab Cakes Lemon beurre blanc

House Made Soup Options: Cup (4.00) , Bowl (6.00)

9.50 Monterey Bay Calamari Tartar & cocktail sauce

6.50 Caesar Salad

6.50 Organic Baby Green Salad Balsamic vinaigrette or creamy gorgonzola port dressing Options: Vinaigrette, Creamy gorgonzola

9.50 Happy Boy Salad Apples, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette

4.00 Fresh Cut Garlic Fries

5.00 Sautéed Spinach

4.00 Flavored Mashed Potatoes

Large Salads‌

15.00 Tuscan Salad Mixed baby greens, shredded spit roasted chicken, sundried tomatoes, gorgonzola, applewood smoked bacon, hard cooked eggs & balsamic vinaigrette

15.00 Heirloom Tomato & Blackened Chicken Salad Gorgonzola, smoked prosciutto, beet chips, baby greens, creamy lemon basil viniagrette

15.00 Blackened Fresh Fish Taco Salad Fruit salsa, guacamole, house made flour tortilla chips, napa cabbage, romaine, sharp cheddar, cayenne buttermilk dressing

15.00 Grilled Prawn Greek Salad Chopped romaine, heirloom tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil

16.50 Grilled Harris Ranch Skirt Steak Salad Mixed baby greens, roasted beets, shaved red onions & gorgonzola port dressing

14.00 Pacific Rim Smoked Pork Salad Organic buckwheat soba noodles, pea shoots, carrots, napa cabbage, grilled pineapple, cilantro, peanuts, jicama & red chili sesame dressing

15.00 Monterey Caesar Romaine, local fried calamari, guacamole

15.00 Grilled Chicken & Baby Spinach Salad Sundried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, shaved reggiano cheese & warm champagne vinaigrette

15.00 Grilled Chicken & Hearts of Romaine Salad Roasted beets, avocado, crostini crumbles, pt reyes blue cheese dressing

Sandwiches‌

11.00 Club “Cruz” Applewood smoked natural bacon, spit roasted chicken, baby greens, tomato, bermuda onions, swiss cheese, onion roll Options: Napa cole slaw, Fresh fruit, Fresh cut fries

10.00 House Smoked Turkey & Vermont Sharp Cheddar Melt Whole grain mustard aioli, francesi roll Options: Napa cole slaw, Fresh fruit, Fresh cut fries

9.00 Cruz Burger, 8 oz. Hand formed niman ranch natural beef, sesame roll Options: Napa cole slaw, Fresh fruit, Fresh cut fries

7.00 Café Burger 1/3 lb. Hand formed niman ranch natural beef, sesame roll Options: Napa cole slaw, Fresh fruit, Fresh cut fries

11.00 Guacamole Burger 8 oz. Niman ranch natural beef, swiss cheese Options: Napa cole slaw, Fresh fruit, Fresh cut fries

9.00 Vegetarian Burger Lettuce, tomato, onion, sesame roll Options: Napa cole slaw, Fresh fruit, Fresh cut fries

14.00 Grilled Harris Ranch Flat Iron Steak Sandwich Gorgonzola cheese, sundried tomato pesto, francesi roll Options: Napa cole slaw, Fresh fruit, Fresh cut fries

14.00 Fresh Grilled Fish Sandwich Selected fresh fish, caper tartar sauce, baby greens, francesi roll Options: Napa cole slaw, Fresh fruit, Fresh cut fries

10.00 Grilled Fresh Natural Chicken Breast Sandwich Roasted mushrooms, baby greens, shaved onion, 3 seed whole wheat roll Options: Napa cole slaw, Fresh fruit, Fresh cut fries

9.00 Calamari Steak Sandwich Avocado, tomato, shaved romaine, onions, chipotle tartar sauce, onion roll Options: Napa cole slaw, Fresh fruit, Fresh cut fries

10.00 Blackened Chicken & Green Chili Sandwich Cheddar cheese, shaved romaine, cilantro aioli, crispy onions, onion roll Options: Napa cole slaw, Fresh fruit, Fresh cut fries

14.00 Grilled Prawn Club Chipotle aioli, applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, francesi roll Options: Napa cole slaw, Fresh fruit, Fresh cut fries

11.00 Roasted Mushroom & Avocado Melt Tomatoes, roasted red bell pepper, cheddar, whole grain mustard aioli Options: Napa cole slaw, Fresh fruit, Fresh cut fries

9.00 Half Sandwich of the Day w/ Soup or Salad Options: Soup, Salad, Napa cole slaw, Fresh fruit, Fresh cut fries

Cruz Specialties‌

17.00 Fettucine & Grilled Skirt Steak Fresh basil gorgonzola alfredo sauce

15.00 Three Cheese Spinach & Artichoke Ravioli Roasted red bell pepper cream sauce

15.00 Linguine & Shrimp Sundried tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, butter & wine

16.00 Grilled Harris Ranch Skirt Steak Roasted mushrooms

14.00 Alderwood Smoked Boneless Pork Chop Molasses-cured, w/ house applesauce

16.00 Bistro Steak Sandwich Open‌ faced, garlic cheese toast, house made onion rings, caesar salad

Happy Hour / Afternoon

Happy Hour‌

4.00 Well Drinks

4.00 Draft Beers

4.00 House Red Wine

4.00 House White Wines

Afternoon‌

7.00 “Café” Burger 1/3 lb hand formed painted hills natural ground round, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, sesame bun, fresh cut fries

13.00 American Kobe Burger ½ Lb hand formed kobe beef patty, roasted mushrooms, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, sesame bun, fresh cut fries

11.00 Crab Cake Burger Caper tarter sauce, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, onion roll fresh cut fries

12.00 Grilled BBQ Chicken Sandwich Chipotle aioli, swiss cheese, avocado, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, sesame bun, fresh cut fries

16.00 Bistro Steak Sandwich (Open Faced) Garlic cheese toast, house made onion rings, caesar salad

14.00 Tuscan Salad Spit roasted chicken, sundried tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, natural bacon, hard cooked egg, balsamic vinaigrette

11.00 Monterey Bay Crispy Calamari Caper tartar sauce

11.00 Warm Laura Chenel's Goat Cheese Roasted garlic, sundried tomato pesto, house pesto & seasoned flatbread

9.50 Grilled Applewood Smoked Artichoke Chipotle aioli

11.00 Popcorn Rock Shrimp Fresh horseradish-lime-ketchup

8.00 Caesar Salad House made francesi crouton, fresh grated reggianito

7.00 BBQ Chicken Quesadilla With guacamole & sour cream

4.00 Fresh Cut Garlic Fries

Dinner

Starters‌

11.00 Monterey Bay Crispy Calamari Caper tartar sauce

11.00 Artichoke Heart Bruschetta Parmesan cheese garlic crostini

11.00 Warm Laura Chenel's Goat Cheese Roasted garlic, sundried tomato pesto, house pesto & seasoned flatbread

12.00 Maryland Crab Cakes Organic greens, lemon beurre blanc

9.50 Grilled Applewood Smoked Pezzini Farms Artichoke Chipotle aioli

11.00 Popcorn Shrimp Fresh horseradish-lime-ketchup

7.50 Caesar Salad House made francesi, garlic crostini, fresh grated parmesan

7.50 Organic Baby Green Salad Balsamic vinaigrette or gorgonzola port dressing Options: Balsamic vinaigrette, Gorgonzola port

8.50 Hearts of Romaine Salad Roasted beets, avocado, crostini crumbles, creamy blue cheese dressing

8.50 Organic Baby Spinach Salad Sundried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, reggiano cheese, warm champagne vinaigrette

Large Salads and Sandwiches‌

16.00 Grilled Chicken & Granny Smith Apple Salad Happy Boy Farms field greens, glazed walnuts, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, raspberry viniagrette

15.00 Tuscan Salad Shredded spit-roasted chicken, sundried tomatoes, gorgonzola, natural bacon, hard-cooked egg, balsamic vinaigrette

16.00 Roasted Portabella Mushroom & Blackened Chicken Salad Crumbled gorgonzola,, smoked prosciutto, beet chips, baby greens, creamy lemon basil vinaigrette

18.00 Grilled Natural Skirt Steak Salad Roasted beets, shaved red onion, gorgonzola port dressing

16.00 Grilled Prawn Thai Salad Organic buckwheat soba noodles, pea shoots, carrots, peanuts, napa cabbage, grilled pineapple, cilantro, jicama, red chili sesame dressing

16.00 Blackened Fish Taco salad fruit salsa, avocado, house made flour tortilla chips, shredded sharp cheddar,, napa cabbage, romaine, cayenne buttermilk dressing

17.00 Bistro Steak Sandwich (Open-Faced) Garlic cheese toast, house made onion rings, caesar salad

14.00 American Kobe Burger Sesame roll, roasted mushrooms, vermont sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, fresh cut fries

12.00 BBQ Chicken Breast Sandwich Sesame roll, avocado, chipotle aioli, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, fresh cut fries

Pasta & Polenta‌

22.00 Linguini Gulf Prawns & New Bedford Sea Scallops Fava beans, roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, smoked prosciutto, butter white wine sauce

19.00 Portobella Mushroom Piccata Caper-lemon-garlic-white wine butter sauce, fresh roma tomatoes, parmesan cheese, on soft polenta

19.00 Three Cheese Spinach & Artichoke Ravioli Whole grain mustard cream sauce Options: Chicken (+2.00) , Prawns (+4.00)

22.00 Grilled Natural Skirt Steak & Fettuccine Fresh basil gorgonzola-alfredo sauce

20.00 Italian Sausage, Florida Shrimp & Penne Fennel sausage, florida shrimp, fresh oregano, basil, roma tomatoes, light marinara sauce, parmesan cheese

23.00 Harris Ranch Flat Iron Steak Marsala Roasted mushrooms, roma, tomatoes, sweet onions, parmesan & marsala wine on baby spinach polenta

20.00 Grilled Chicken Breast & Gnocchi Organic baby spinach, roma tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, light cream sauce, reggiano cheese

Entrees‌

28.00 Harris Ranch Natural New York Steak House sweet onion rings Options: Flavored mashed potatoes, French fries, Polenta, Fresh vegetable, Smoked black beans, Napa slaw, Chilled artichoke, Side of the day

30.00 Harris Ranch Natural Filet Mignon Natural bacon, roasted mushroom, & roasted garlic gorgonzola butter Options: Flavored mashed potatoes, French fries, Polenta, Fresh vegetable, Smoked black beans, Napa slaw, Chilled artichoke, Side of the day

Chickens From the Rotisserie At café cruz, we take rotisserie cooking very seriously. We use only “mary’s” free range air chilled chickens, season or cold smoke, then roast to create the special taste & tenderness that only spit-roasting can produce. Options: ½ Honey cured smoked dijon aioli (17.00) , ½ Garlic herb aioli (17.00) , Flavored mashed potatoes, French fries, Polenta, Fresh vegetable, Smoked black beans, Napa slaw, Chilled artichoke, Side of the day

25.00 Grilled Australian Loin Lamb Chops Cabernet reduction sauce Options: Flavored mashed potatoes, French fries, Polenta, Fresh vegetable, Smoked black beans, Napa slaw, Chilled artichoke, Side of the day

21.00 Alderwood Smoked Boneless Pork Chops Molasses cured w/ house applesauce Options: Flavored mashed potatoes, French fries, Polenta, Fresh vegetable, Smoked black beans, Napa slaw, Chilled artichoke, Side of the day

23.00 “Cruz” Surf & Turf Grilled harris ranch flat iron steak, cabernet reduction sauce, maryland crab cakes, lemon beurre blanc Options: Flavored mashed potatoes, French fries, Polenta, Fresh vegetable, Smoked black beans, Napa slaw, Chilled artichoke, Side of the day

Sides‌

5.50 Happy Boy Farms Sauteed Spinach

4.50 House Made Onion Rings

5.00 Red Chili French Fries

5.50 Bontadelli Farms Brussel Sprouts Sauteéd & shaved, w/ bacon

Wines & Beverages

Wines by the Bottle‌

Chardonnay

24.00 Bogle, California

34.00 Mt. Eden, Edna Valley

34.00 Soquel Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains

40.00 Beauregard, Ben Lomond Mountain

42.00 Storrs Christie Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains

50.00 Talbott Sleepy Hollow, Santa Lucia Highlands

57.00 Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley

Other Whites

26.00 Thomas Fogarty Riesling, Monterey

28.00 Estancia Pinot Grigio, California

30.00 Martin Ranch Rose, Santa Cruz Mountains

32.00 Tin Barn Sauvignon Blanc, Carneros

Sparkling

18.00 Bailly Lapierre ½ Bottle, France

29.00 Piper Sonoma, Sonoma

30.00 Gruet Blanc De Noir, New Mexico

48.00 Equinox, Santa Cruz Mountains

75.00 Veuve Clicquot Brut, France

Cabernet Sauvignon

38.00 Martin Ranch, Santa Cruz Mountains

40.00 Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains

45.00 Justin, Paso Robles

50.00 Ridge Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains

52.00 Kathryn Kennedy, Santa Cruz Mountains

70.00 Heitz Cellars, Napa Valley

Zinfandel

34.00 Alfaro Old Vine, Cienega Valley

40.00 Beauregard Estate, Ben Lomond Mountain

42.00 Ridge Three Valleys, Sonoma County

Pinot Noir

38.00 Soquel Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains

40.00 Hunter Hill, Santa Cruz Mountains

44.00 Storrs Christie Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains

44.00 Windy Oaks, Santa Cruz Mountains

52.00 David Bruce, Santa Cruz Mountains

60.00 Heart O’the Mountain, Santa Cruz Mountains

Other Reds

27.00 Bargetto Merlot, Central Coast

34.00 Cinnabar Mercury Rising, California

34.00 Qupe Syrah, Central Coast

34.00 Sones Cellars Petite Sirah, Central Coast

Vegan

Starters‌

9.50 Grilled Smoked Artichoke Garlic extra virgin olive oil dipping sauce

7.50 Green Salad Beets, carrots, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette

Entrees‌

19.00 Linguini Putenesca Capers, olives, tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, roasted mushrooms, light marinara sauce

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

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

14.00 Grilled Portabella Mushroom Pineapple bbq sauce, French fries*, steamed vegetable

10.00 Vegan Burger Lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, sesame roll French fries*

Today's Specials

Lunch‌

12.00 Ham Cheddar Green Chil Quesadilla Sour cream, salsa, guacamole, caesar salad

11.00 Barbeque Pork Sandwich Green chili strips, chipotl aioli oion roll

15.00 Grilled Prawn Greek Salad Romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, capers, olives, feta, lemon, olive oil dressing

Soup- Cream of Chicken & Artichoke

½ Sandwich- Pork

Fish Sandwich- Coho Salmon

Taco Salad- Coho Salmon

Mashed Potatoes- Garlic

Vegetable- Broccoli

Sorbet- Pineapple & Mango

Bread Pudding-Apple Walnut

10.00 Roasted Beet Salad Organic baby spinach pt. Reyes blue cheese, beet chips creamy lemon basil vinaigrette

7.00 Cream of Chicken & Artichoke

24.00 Grilled Fresh California Swordfish California swordfish gorgonzola beurre rouge roasted butternut squash polenta sautéed shaved brussel sprouts w/bacon

22.00 Pan Roasted New Bedford Sea Scallops Fresh basil beurre blanc forbidden black rice steamed broccoli

18.00 Spit Roasted Boneless Pork Loin Wild mushroom sauce garlic mashed potatoes sauteed baby spinach

Wine Specials

Joyce Chardonnay Black mountain, santa lucia highlands 2011 Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (36.00)

Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Napa valley, 2010 Options: Glass (12.00) , Bottle (48.00)

Menu for Cafe Cruz

Lunch

Starters and Sides‌

Large Salads‌

Sandwiches‌

Cruz Specialties‌

Happy Hour / Afternoon

Happy Hour‌

Afternoon‌

Dinner

Starters‌

Large Salads and Sandwiches‌

Pasta & Polenta‌

Entrees‌

Sides‌

Wines & Beverages

Wines by the Bottle‌

Chardonnay

Other Whites

Sparkling

Cabernet Sauvignon

Zinfandel

Pinot Noir

Other Reds

Vegan

Starters‌

Entrees‌

Desserts

Today's Specials

Lunch‌

Wine Specials

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