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Cafe Cruz

American Restaurant$$$$
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    Bobbie N.
    "wonderful salad for lunch and fab dinners specials fish dishes"(2 Tips)
    Toby M.
    "Check the skirt steak sandwich or skirt steak salad, yum."(2 Tips)
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  • Sal B.heart icon on user image
    Sal BelleciSeptember 11, 2018
    I’ve been here a few times in the past. My resent trip I had the spit fire tri tip with string beans and polenta. For dessert strawberry bread pudding. Never had it like this.
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    Sal BelleciAugust 28, 2018
    Ive Been Here 3 Times in the Past Month. I live in Monterey. . My First visit I had their Meatloaf. .my second Visit I had Short Ribs. Third Visit baby Back Ribs
  • jessica c.
    jessica curryJanuary 28, 2023
    I really enjoyed the Hearts of Romaine salad and the crab cakes. However, they’ve got some audacity calling them Maryland crab cakes with no blue crab or Old Bay.
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    DJune 29, 2020
    Loved the corn!!! Our server was exceptional and we enjoyed the linguini with prawns and the pork chop!
  • Marcia V.heart icon on user image
    Marcia VidalFebruary 16, 2017
    Excellent food. The iron flat steak absolutely recommendable... and please try the polar beard mud pie... you will not regret!!!...👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
  • SoloRunner
    SoloRunnerDecember 17, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Make sure to make reservations. This place is always busy. In the winter you can sit outside but bring extra layers because the heat lamps don't help unless you have several around you. Great staff
  • Julie M.
    Julie Miller-SorosOctober 30, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Food and drinks are always good here. Tuna appetizer, calamari, meat, chicken, pasta - all delicious. Only negative is their wine and wine prices so have a mixed drink as bar is a fun bar.
  • Kate S.heart icon on user image
    Kate StoneDecember 29, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Consistently wonderful California cuisine. It's always worth checking the specials for more fabulous salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes.
  • Sarah R.
    Sarah RJune 20, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Great cocktails. Make reservations, even for lunch. Get the skirt steak sandwich.
  • Andréa C.heart icon on user image
    Andréa CecilJanuary 20, 2016
    Great margarita, great food, great service. I'd go there more often if I lived in the area.
  • Mason W.heart icon on user image
    Mason WilliamsOctober 21, 2016
    Waiting staff was lovely the food was great! The host on the other hand when he was seating us said "I'm going to need this table in 45 mins" That was pretty unacceptable.
  • Linda B.heart icon on user image
    Linda BraubitzDecember 6, 2014
    Delicious fish taco salad for lunch. Light with a little spice. A hidden gem of a place.
  • R A.heart icon on user image
    R AMay 10, 2015
    The service was impeccable. However, I wasn't impressed by the garlic aioli rotisserie chicken. The fries were good, though, and the forbidden rice was as well. Your mileage may vary.
  • Andréa C.heart icon on user image
    Andréa CecilJanuary 27, 2016
    Would go there more if I lived nearby and could afford it.
  • Marc C.
    Marc CastroAugust 19, 2011
    I'm not sure why this restaurant is labeled as Italian?I thinks it more nouveau Calif., Good food, good atmosphere.
  • Jeromy H.
    Jeromy HenryJanuary 15, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Vegetarians and carnivores alike should try the roasted mushroom and bell pepper sandwich. Amazing!
  • Bobbie N.
    Bobbie NelsonJune 17, 2010
    wonderful salad for lunch and fab dinners specials fish dishes and all prepared for you with fresh herbs yummy.....
  • Chris H.heart icon on user image
    Chris HoltzDecember 17, 2018
    The prawn club is amazing!
  • Sal B.heart icon on user image
    Sal BelleciSeptember 1, 2018
    All I can say its a Great Find Food is Delicious
  • Olga Rudometova
    Olga RudometovaOctober 14, 2017
    Cozy place with good food, service and prices
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    TanG \(^~^)/July 7, 2013
    All are delicious!!
  • Eugene L.
    Eugene LeeJune 2, 2013
    Try the grilled artichokes - yummy!
  • Greg R.
    Greg RoseJuly 16, 2012
    Try the Almond Encrusted Sea Bass
  • Ahmed B.
    Ahmed BakirOctober 6, 2012
    This place is hopping. Make a reservation!
  • SoloRunner
    SoloRunnerNovember 29, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Came back to see if they brought the Longboard beer back.. Nope! This use to be our favorite. To bad won't be back as often.
  • Greg R.
    Greg RoseJuly 16, 2012
    Try the Summer Berry Salad
  • John O.
    John OverstreetAugust 7, 2013
    The food is great, but the parking is awful!
  • Greg R.
    Greg RoseJuly 1, 2012
    Try the Cruz Surf And Turf
  • Tyler A.
    Tyler AndersenJune 21, 2022
    Don’t order the “ahi tuna”, it’s not.
  • Toby M.
    Toby MorningNovember 8, 2009
    Check the skirt steak sandwich or skirt steak salad, yum.
  • Joy T.
    Joy TangNovember 8, 2009
    nice indoor and outdoor fireplace
  • Russellheart icon on user image
    RussellMay 13, 2013
    Service sucks. Go somewhere else.
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