Crow's Nest - Santa Cruz

The Crow's Nest accepts online reservations for party sizes up to 6. Please call us at 831-476-4560 to book your party of 7 or more people. Specific seating requests may only be placed when checking in with our host staff. We hold tables for 15 minutes past a reservation. We look forward to hosting your group! If you are unable to make your reservation, please cancel via the confirmation email or text you received. Please let us know at least 24 hours before your scheduled reservation as we'd love to offer the table to other guests. We ask for a deposit of $100 for all parties 8 or more and a deposit of $200 for all parties of 16 or more (refundable with 24 hours or more notice). The deposit will automatically be credited to your bill once you are seated. All holiday reservations are taken 4 weeks in advance of the holiday.

Located right on the beach where the Harbor meets the sea, The Crow's Nest is one of Santa Cruz' most beloved restaurants. For over 50 years guests have returned again and again for breathtaking panoramic views of Santa Cruz Harbor, lighthouse and wharf, and to enjoy award-winning cuisine, spirits and live entertainment. Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner in our downstairs dining room offer fresh seafood, pasta creations, Midwestern aged beef and daily chef's specials. The Crow's Nest is truly the flagship restaurant of the California coast.