Cafe Cruz Menu (2025 Update)
Cafe Cruz is a charming New American restaurant located in Soquel, CA, offering a blend of American and seafood cuisine. With a diverse menu featuring vegan and vegetarian options, as well as happy hour specials and a full bar, this establishment caters to a variety of tastes. The cozy indoor seating, outdoor patio with heaters, and attentive service create a welcoming atmosphere for a casual dining experience. Customer reviews rave about the flavorful dishes, such as the blackened chicken salad, prawn tacos, and linguine with prawns. The attentive staff, relaxed ambiance, and delicious food make Cafe Cruz a must-visit for a memorable dining experience.
STARTERS
Shaved Brussels Sprouts
bacon, parmesan
Assorted Marinated Olives
pesto coulis
House Made Onion Rings
House Made Beet Chips
Mashed Potato Fritters
chipotle ketchup
Monterey Bay Crispy Calamari
caper tartar sauce, fresh horseradish cocktail sauce
Avocado Toast
lemon zest whipped feta, roasted tomato tapenade, sea salt, garlic francese crostini, microgreens
Grits N Greens
creamy polenta, sauteed greens, Pt. Reyes blue cheese
Applewood Smoked Buffalo Wings
cilantro, gorgonzola port dipping sauce
Maryland Crab Cakes
lemon beurre blanc
Cajun Fried Artichoke Hearts
cayenne buttermilk Ranch dipping sauce
Organic Baby Green Salad
balsamic vinaigrette or creamy gorgonzola port dressing
Caesar Salad
house made garlic crostini crumbles, fresh grated parmesan, white anchovies
Heart Of Romaine Salad
balsamic roasted beets, avocado crostini crumbles, creamy Pt. Reyes blue cheese dressing
Beet Salad
roasted beets, raw beets, beet chips, wild arugula, glazed walnuts, black truffle pecorino cheese, orange tarragon vinaigrette
SMALL SALADS
SANDWICHES
Grass Fed Burger( Oz)
roasted mushrooms, Vermont sharp cheddar, tomato, shaved romaine, red onion, fresh cut fries
Beyond Burger (Meatless, oz)
Vermont sharp cheddar, tomato, shaved romaine, red onion, fresh cut fries, brioche bun
Blackened Chicken Sandwich
cheddar cheese, green chiles, cilantro aioli, house onion rings, onion roll, fresh cut fries
Black And Blue Ahi Tuna Club (Served Rare)
Applewood smoked bacon, baby greens, sliced tomato, red onion, chipotle aioli, onion roll, fresh cut fries
Chop Salad
pulled rotisserie chicken, Granny Smith apples, gorgonzola cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, shaved romaine, creamy lemon basil vinaigrette
Salade Nicoise
grilled Ahi Tuna (rare), potato fritters, capers, Glaum Ranch medium cooked egg, grilled broccolini, olives, Toy Box tomatoes, roasted beets, wild arugula, extra virgin olive oil
Grilled Natural Skirt Steak Salad
baby greens, roasted beets, shaved red onion, crumbled gorgonzola, creamy gorgonzola port dressing
Blackened Fish Taco Salad
cayenne buttermilk dressing, sustainable fish of the day, Napa cabbage, romaine, avocado, Vermont sharp cheddar, black bean salsa, house made flour tortilla chips
LARGE SALADS
ROTISSERIE AND GRILL
Garlic Herb Rotisserie Chicken
free range air chilled chicken (aioli)
Harris Ranch Filet Mignon
applewood smoked bacon, red wine caramelized onion reduction sauce. Add blue cheese .
Applewood Smoked Boneless Pork Chops
molasses cured, house made ginger applesauce
Hickory Smoked Baby Back Ribs
apricot glaze
Flat Iron Pepper Steak
Kentucky bourbon sauce
Linguini Cruz
roasted tomato & Kalamata olive tapenade, parmesan, shaved fennel, artichoke hearts, saffron butter sauce, crostini crumbles. Add prawns- , Add skirt steak- , Add Chicken Breast-
Grilled Skirt Steak & Fettuccine
fresh basil, gorgonzola Alfredo sauce, parmesan cheese
Pappardelle Bolognese
house ground beef & pork tenderloin, tomato fennel sauce, Reggiano cheese, grilled focaccia