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Our Menu

  • Appetizers
  • Breakfast - ALL DAY
  • Dinner - 4PM - CLOSE
  • Lunch - 11:30am - CLOSE
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Choose either salsa, marinara, BBQ or ranch dip for any of the appetizers except for fries. We use soy oil in our fryers for good taste without unhealthy trans fats.

Appetizers

Captain’s Plate

$16.45
Deep-fried calamari, prawns, and battered fish. No substitutions on this item.

Sampler

$16.45
Chicken strips, poppers, cheese sticks and onion rings. No substitutions on thisitem

Poppers

$14.45
Eight fried jalapeño peppers stuffed with cream cheese.

Cheese Quesadilla

$13.95
Add chicken, beef (after 4:00), or shrimp +$4.25/each.

Mozzarella sticks (8)

$13.95

Cheesy Fries with Bacon

$14.45

Vietnamese Spring Roll

$7.95
Hand-rolled and stuffed with shrimp, rice noodles, pork, lettuce and mint. Healthy, not fried! Served with peanut sauce. Served 11am till gone.

Prawns (6) Basket

$15.45
Includes French fries and dipping sauce.

Chicken Strips (3) Basket

$15.45
Includes French fries and dipping sauce.

Calamari Basket

$15.95
Includes French fries and dipping sauce.

Hot Wings Basket

$15.95
Includes French fries and dipping sauce.

Fish and Chips Basket

$15.95
Includes French fries and dipping sauce.

Chili Cheese Fries

$14.95

SERVED ALL DAY
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Omelettes

Three cage-free eggs with hash browns, plus pancakes or toast | Substitute egg whites $1.75 | To change ingredients in omelettes, please choose from Build-Your-Own below.

Surf’s Up

$19.95
Ham, bacon, sausage, cheddar.

Denver

$19.95
Ham, cheese, bell pepper, onion.

Monterey

$20.95
Mushroom, avocado and Monterey Jack.

Ranch

$19.95
Ham, mushroom, onion and Monterey Jack.

California

$21.95
Bacon, avocado and Monterey Jack.

Veggie

$19.95
Tomato, artichoke, bell pepper, mushroom and Monterey Jack.

Build-Your-Own with Choice of Any Three

$19.95
Tomato, bacon, olive, mushroom, pineapple, spinach, bell pepper, sausage, ham, onion, cheese or artichoke.

Chili Cheese

$19.95

Skillets

Eggs and home fries plus toppings, and toast or pancake.

Vegetarian

$19.95
Artichoke, avocado and Monterey Jack.

Mexican

$19.95
Bell pepper, onion, ground beef, salsa and Monterey Jack.

Scrambles

With hash browns, pancakes or toast, choice of three: onion, bell pepper, tomato, olive, spinach, mushroom, artichoke or cheese.

Tofu Scramble

$19.95
Lightly seasoned with curry.

Eggs Scramble

$19.95
Three eggs, scrambled.

*Combos

Two Eggs Any Style

$17.95
With hash browns, plus pancakes or toast.

Two Eggs Any Style add Ham or Canadian Bacon

$19.95

Two Eggs Any Style add Link or Country Sausage

$19.95
Substitute chicken-apple sausage, add $2.25

Two Eggs Any Style add Bacon

$20.45
Four

*Two Eggs Any Style add Top Sirloin

$25.95

*Two Eggs Any Style add New York Steak

$27.95

Ultimate Combo

$22.95
Three eggs, two bacon slices, link sausage and ham.

*Super Combos

Two eggs with hash browns. Please order by # | Substitute chicken-apple sausage or
vegetarian patty $2.25 | Vegetarian patty substitution only allowed for sausage.

#1

$20.45
Two bacon, three pancakes and sausage.

#2

$20.45
Two bacon, French toast and sausage.

#3

$20.45
Two bacon, half waffle and sausage.

*Waffles

Add whipped cream to any waffle +$1.00

Strawberries and Cream

$17.95
In season.

Bacon and Cheese

$17.95

Buttermilk

$16.95

Blueberry or Chocolate Chip

$17.25

Waffle Special

$20.95
Two eggs, two bacon and sausage.

Pancakes

Buttermilk

$14.75/Short (4)+
$16.75/Full (5)
Buttermilk Pancakes

Blueberry or Chocolate Chip

$16.95
Three

Banana Walnut

$17.25
Three

Strawberry

$17.75
Three, in season.

*Pancake Special

$18.25
Three pancakes with two eggs, two bacon & link sausage.

*Potato Pancakes (3)

$17.75
Made from scratch with egg, potato, onion, plus gravy or applesauce.

*Potato Cakes Special

$20.95
Two, includes two eggs, 2 link sausage & 2 bacon plus gravy.

*Benedicts

Poached eggs on English muffin topped with our rich hollandaise sauce plus hash browns and fruit, 7am–2pm only.

Canadian Bacon Benedict

$20.95

Avocado Benedict

$20.95
Vegetarian

Crepes

Strawberry

$17.95
2 crepes filled with sweetened mascarpone cream & fresh strawberries topped with whip cream.

Vegetarian

$17.95
Egg, cheddar, onion, spinach with side of salsa and hash browns.

Chicken

$20.95
Cheddar, bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, spinach, sour cream plus French fries.

Dessert

$19.95
Chocolate drizzle, banana, walnuts and ice cream, topped with fruit.

Quesadillas

Breakfast

$18.95
Tortilla, scrambled egg, onion, bell pepper, salsa & shredded cheddar & Monterey Jack plus bacon, ham or sausage.

Vegetarian

$16.95
Tortilla, scrambled egg, onion, bell pepper, shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack and salsa.

Cheese

$13.95
Cheddar & Monterey Jack served with salsa & sour cream. Add chicken, beef or shrimp for 4.25

Breakfast Burrito

Burrito

$15.95
Scrambled eggs, hash browns, salsa and cheddar in soft flour tortilla.

*French Toast

French Kiss

$16.75
Two thick slices.

French Toast Special

$20.95
Two thick slices, two eggs, two bacon and sausage | Substitutechicken-apple sausage or veggie patty, add $2.25

*Country Style

Country Fried Steak

$23.95
Served with two eggs, hash browns, biscuit and country gravy.

House-Made Corned Beef Hash

$21.95
Made with onions, parsley, potatoes and seasoning. Served with 2 eggs and potatoes and biscuit and country gravy.

Country Scramble

$20.95
Sausage patty and eggs on a biscuit smothered in country gravy | Substitute two veggie patties, add $3.75

*Breakfast Sandwich

Ham, Bacon or Sausage

$17.95
With egg and American cheese on bagel, English muffins or pancakes and fruit and hash browns.

4PM - CLOSE | Please see lunch menu for salads and sandwiches.

*Steaks

All steaks are USDA choice beef and marinated and flame- broiled. Served with potatoes, vegetables and salad or soup. Warm bread upon request.

New York Steak

$27.95
Eight ounces of tender, juicy steak topped with onion rings.

Mushroom Steak

$25.95
Tender, juicy sirloin smothered with sautéed mushrooms and onions.

Teriyaki Top Sirloin

$24.95
Sirloin marinated in teriyaki sauce | Add prawns $4.00 | Add calamari $4.00

Country Fried Steak

$21.95
Tenderized beef, breaded and seasoned and served with country gravy.

Salisbury Steak

$22.95
Two round beef patties smothered in brown gravy with sautéed onions and
mushrooms.

Seafood

Most come with mixed veggies, rice pilaf and choice of salad or soup. Warm bread upon request.

Salmon Castroville

$24.95
Grilled with garlic, wine, artichokes and mushrooms.

Prawns

$20.95
Lightly breaded and fried golden brown.

Fisherman’s Platter

$21.95
Deep-fried calamari, whitefish, prawns.

Fish and Chips

$21.95
Battered cod, deep-fried, with French fries.

Grilled Salmon

$23.95

House-Made Specialties

Served with mashed potatoes, fresh mixed veggies and soup or salad. Warm bread upon request.

Yankee Pot Roast

$22.95
Slow-roasted and topped with brown gravy.

Jambalaya Santa Cruz

$23.95
Fresh fish, mussels and shrimp in a spicy creole sauce. Served on a bed of steamed rice.

Clam Chowder or Soup of Day in A Bread Bowl

$16.95
Does not include salad.

Pasta

Includes soup or salad. Garlic toast or bread upon request.

Seafood Fettuccine

$25.95/+
Fresh fish, shrimp, mussels, mushrooms and tomatoes in Alfredo sauce, with soup or salad | Substitute chicken $23.95 | shrimp $23.95 | Just Alfredo $18.95

Lasagna

$19.95
Egg noodles layered with spinach, mushrooms, garlic, mozzarella, ricotta, Romano, Parmesan cheeses and marinara sauce.

Spaghetti

$18.95
Plus soup or salad: house-made marinara sauce | Add meatballs $4.00

Chicken

Served with mashed potatoes, fresh mixed veggies and soup or salad. Warm bread upon request.

Chicken Castroville

$23.95
With wine, artichokes, mushrooms and garlic.

Spicy Chicken Santa Cruz

$23.95
Boneless skinless chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms, onions, garlic and spicy peppers.

Chicken Florentine

$24.95
Boneless filet served with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, garlic, parsley
and spinach in a creamy Alfredo sauce.

Chicken Crepe

$20.95
Cheddar, bell pepper, onion, mushrooms, spinach and sour cream served with French fries. Does not include soup/ salad/ bread/ mashed potatoes/ veggies.

Asian

11am–close.

Vietnamese Pho Noodle Soup

$18.95
Chicken or beef in a savory broth with rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, sprouts,
onion and basil.

Chicken Curry Stew

$20.45
Tender chicken, potatoes, onions and carrots in a tasty coconut curry broth with
bread or rice.

Spring Roll

$7.95
11 am–till gone: Hand-made and stuffed with shrimp, rice noodles, pork, lettuce
and a hint of mint. Healthy, not fried! Served with a side of peanut dipping sauce.

Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl

$17.95
Stir-fried teriyaki chicken with veggies, served on a bed of rice.

Salmon Teriyaki Rice Bowl

$19.95
Stir-fried teriyaki salmon with veggies, served on a bed of rice.

Teriyaki Chicken Plate

$18.45
Served with white rice.

Vegetarian

Spaghetti

$18.95
Fresh pasta with house- made marinara sauce. Includes soup or salad. Bread upon request.

Crepe

$17.95
Egg, Cheddar cheese, onion, spinach and salsa.

Veggie Burger

$17.95
Served on a whole wheat bun with cheese and avocado.

Omelette

$19.95
Tomato, artichoke, mushrooms and Monterey Jack cheese with pancakes or toast and hash browns.

Quesadilla

$16.95
Grilled tortilla filled with scrambled egg, onion, bell pepper and topped with melted shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack.

Cheese Quesadilla

$13.95

Vegan

Coconut Curry Stew

$18.95
Tofu, potato, onions and carrots in a tasty coconut curry broth with bread or rice.

Tofu Scramble

$19.95
Seasoned with curry and choice of three: bell pepper, tomato, artichoke,onion, spinach, mushrooms, and olives with hash browns and toast | Vegetarian sausage, add $4.75

Tofu Rice Bowl

$17.95
With sautéed veggies and teriyaki sauce on a bed of rice.

Jumbo Veggie Dog

$14.25
Served with French fries and sauerkraut.

Sides

Chili

$6.95/Cup
$8.95/Bowl

Chili Cheese Fries

$14.95

11:30AM - CLOSE
Sandwiches and burgers include French fries, coleslaw, salad or applesauce | Substitute cup of soup, curly fries or onion rings, add $3.35 | Add cup of soup $3.65, lunch menu only.

Hot Sandwiches

*Steak Sandwich

$25.95
Tender New York served on a flaky French roll with lettuce, tomato and onion rings.

California Chicken

$20.95
Flame-broiled chicken breast topped with bacon, avocado and Monterey Jack cheese on a whole wheat bun.

Salmon

$20.95
Grilled filet with lettuce, tomato and tarter sauce, on whole wheat bun.

French Dip

$19.95
Thinly sliced beef on a French roll, au jus.

Philly Cheesesteak

$20.95
Roast beef with Jack cheese, grilled onions, mushrooms, green peppers on a
French roll.

Turkey Bacon Avocado Melt

$20.95
Turkey sliced thin with Monterey Jack and tomato.

Monte Cristo

$19.95
French toast filled with turkey, ham, American and Swiss cheese, grilled to a
golden brown.

*Sourdough Supreme

$19.95
1/2-lb. beef patty, melted Monterey Jack and grilled onions on grilled sourdough bread.

*Patty Melt Supreme

$20.95
Flame-broiled beef on rye with Swiss and American cheese, tomato, bacon and grilled onions.

Tuna Melt

$18.95
Tuna salad, cheese and tomato on grilled sourdough.

Reuben

$19.95
Corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on rye bread.

Grilled Cheese

$15.45
Swiss, Cheddar, American and Jack cheese with sliced tomato on thick Texas toast.

Grilled Ham & Cheese

$16.95

*Flame-Broiled Burgers

Flame-broiled burgers are healthier and taste better! All come with lettuce, onion, tomato and pickles.

Bacon Double Cheeseburger

$22.95
A feast! Two flame-broiled patties, crispy bacon, Swiss and American cheese

California Burger

$22.95
Tasty! Topped with avocado, Monterey Jack and crisp bacon.

Humdinger

$21.95
Cheddar cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce and onion rings.

Da Bomb

$21.95
Topped with bacon, cheese and 1 egg any style.

Bacon Burger

$20.95
Classic! Topped with American cheese and crispy bacon.

Mushroom Burger

$19.95
Covered with sautéed mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese.

Hamburger Deluxe

$18.95
With all the fixings, served on a sesame bun.

Hawaiian Burger

$20.25
Jack cheese, pineapple, teriyaki sauce.

Add Chili to any burger

$2.95

Jumbo Hot Dog

All Beef with Sauerkraut and Fries

$14.25

All Beef with Chili, Cheese and Fries

$14.95

From the Deli

Classic Club

$19.95
Triple-decker piled high with turkey, bacon, crisp lettuce and juicy tomato.

California Club

$20.95
Turkey, Monterey Jack, lettuce, bacon, avocado, tomato.

Deli Sandwich

$18.95
Choice of: roast beef, turkey, ham, tuna on white, whole wheat,rye, or sourdoughwith lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, mayo | Sesame, whole wheat bun, or French roll, add $1.85

BLT

$16.45
Crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomato on toasted white bread with mayonnaise.

Vegetarian

Crepe

$19.95
Egg, Cheddar cheese, onion, spinach and salsa.

Veggie Burger

$18.95
Served on a whole wheat bun with cheese and avocado.

Omelette

$19.95
Tomato, mushroom, artichoke, Monterey Jack, plus pancake or toast and hash browns.

*Avocado Benedict

$20.95
6am to 2pm.

Quesadilla

$16.95
Grilled tortilla filled with scrambled egg, onion, bell pepper and topped with melted Cheddar and Monterey Jack.

Skillet

$19.95
Scrambled eggs, artichoke, avocado and Monterey Jack with home fries.

Burrito

$15.95
Scrambled egg, hash browns, Cheddar cheese.

House-Made Potato Pancakes (3)

$17.75

Grilled Cheese

$15.45
Swiss, Cheddar, American and Jack cheese with sliced tomato on thick Texas toast.

Cheese quesadilla

$13.95
Cheddar & Monterey Jack served with salsa & sour cream

Vegan

Coconut Curry Stew

$18.95
Tofu, potato, onions and carrots in a tasty coconut curry broth with bread or rice.

Tofu Scramble

$19.95
Seasoned with curry and choice of three: bell pepper, tomato, artichoke, onion, spinach, mushrooms, or olives with hash browns and toast | Addition of vegetarian sausage, add $4.75

Tofu Rice Bowl

$17.95
With sautéed veggies and teriyaki sauce on a bed of rice.

Jumbo Veggie Dog

$14.25
Served with French fries and sauerkraut.

Fresh Salads

Substitute spinach or romaine, add $2.15. Garlic toast, add $2.15

Caesar Salad

$16.95
Crisp romaine with Parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing.

Chicken Caesar

$21.95
Crisp romaine with Parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing served with sliced grilled chicken.

*Steak Caesar

$23.95
Crisp romaine with Parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing served with sliced grilled top sirloin.

Salmon Caesar

$22.95
Crisp romaine with Parmesan cheese, croutons and Caesar dressing served with
warm grilled salmon filet.

Chef’s Salad

$20.95
Iceberg lettuce topped with julienne ham, turkey, cheese, olives, sliced egg and tomato.

Chinese Chicken Salad

$19.95
Grilled chicken, lettuce, crispy noodles, green onion, crunchy bean sprouts and zesty Asian dressing.

Cobb Salad

$19.95
Crisp iceberg lettuce topped with turkey, bacon, blue cheese, olives, tomatoes and avocado.

Lunch Entrees

11am–close

Fettuccine Alfredo

$17.95/+

Hot Roast Beef or Turkey

$18.95
House-roasted and served on bread, plus mashed potatoes and gravy.

Clam Chowder or Soup of Day in Bread Bowl

$16.95

Asian

Chicken Curry Stew

$20.45
Tender chicken, potatoes, onions and carrots in a tasty coconut curry broth with bread or rice.

Vietnamese Pho Noodle Soup

$18.95
Chicken or beef in a savory broth with rice noodles, scallions, cilantro, sprouts,
onion and basil.

Spring Roll

$7.95
11am till gone: Hand-made and stuffed with shrimp, rice noodles, pork, lettuce and a hint of mint. Healthy, not fried! Served with a side of peanut dipping sauce.

Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl

$17.95
Stir-fried teriyaki chicken with veggies, served on a bed of rice.

Salmon Teriyaki Rice Bowl

$19.95
Stir-fried teriyaki salmon with veggies, served on a bed of rice.

Teriyaki Chicken Plate

$18.45
Served with rice.

Sides

Chili Cheese Fries

$14.95

Chili

$6.95/Cup
$8.95/Bowl

Add whipped cream or ice cream to any dessert!

Sweets & Treats

Banana Split

$14.45

Thick Hand-Scooped Milkshakes & Malts

$12.25
Vanilla, chocolate or strawberry. All shakes served with whipped cream on request.

Cappuccino Shake

$12.75
Double shot of espresso.

Oreo Flurry Shake

$12.75
Oreo cookie pieces.

Crepe

$19.95
Chocolate sauce drizzle, bananas, walnuts and scoop of ice cream.

Sundae or Hot Fudge Sundae

$10.95

Ice Cream

$4.95/Single
$7.95/Double
Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry

Root Beer Float

$12.00

Death by Brownie

$13.95
Ice cream, hot fudge, nuts, and whipped cream on a house-made brownie.

Brownie

$6.50

* Housemade Tiramisu

$11.95

New York Cheesecake

$9.95

Dark Chocolate Layer Cake

$11.95

Carrot Cake

$11.95

Fruit and Cream Pies

Add whipped cream $1.00 or Ice Cream (a la mode) $4.95

Apple

$9.75

Berry

$9.75

Cherry

$9.75

Lemon Meringue

$9.75

Chocolate Cream

$9.75

Coconut Cream

$9.75

Reserved for our guests age 65 plus who prefer lighter portions.

Breakfast

AVAILABLE ALL DAY

*Egger

$13.95
Two eggs any style, two strips of bacon or sausage. Plus your choice of the following, 1: Two buttermilk pancakes | 2: A slice of French toast | 3: Half waffle | 4: Hash browns and slice of toast | 5: Biscuit and country gravy

Cakers

$13.95
Choice of two strips of bacon or link sausage: Buttermilk, blueberry or banana walnut pancakes.

Toaster

$13.95
Two full slices of thick French toast, plus choose two strips of bacon or link sausage.

Minnie

$13.95
Two scrambled eggs with minced ham served with hash browns and toast.

Lunch

11:30AM - CLOSE

Chef’s Salad

$15.95

Chicken Caesar Salad

$15.95

Half Sandwiches

$12.95
With fries or slaw. White, wheat, sourdough or rye. Choose from roast beef,
turkey, ham, tuna, BLT, or grilled ham and cheese.

Grilled Cheese Half-Sandwich

$10.25

Add soup or salad

$3.50

Dinner

4PM - CLOSE

Breast of Chicken

$16.45
Grilled boneless breast of chicken, plain or with a choice of teriyaki or BBQ sauce | Served with your choice of mashed or French-fried potatoes, veggies and warm bread, plus your choice of a cup of soup or a tossed green salad, or get both for an additional $3.50

Spaghetti

$12.95
Spaghetti noodles covered with house-made marinara sauce | Add meatballs $3.00 | Includes warm bread and soup or salad, or both for $3.50

Beverages

Mimosa

$12.50

$17.99 | Served 4:00 - Close. Specials can sell out, so come early!

Monday

Salmon Piccata

Salmon served with a creamy alfredo sauce with capers, garlic, wine, lemon, and parsley with mixed vegetables and rice pilaf.

Soups

$6.95/cup
$8.95/bowl
Chicken Artichoke and New England Clam Chowder

Tuesday

Meatloaf

Homestyle Meatloaf served with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables.

Soups

$6.95/cup
$8.95/bowl
Thai Curry and New England Clam Chowder

Wednesday

Chicken Parmesan

Served with fettuchini and vegetables.

Soups

$6.95/cup
$8.95/bowl
Beef Dumpling and New England Clam Chowder

Thursday

Santa Cruz Paella

Linguica, shrimp, mussels, chicken, and white fish tossed with bell pepper, tomato, onion, and rice.

Soups

$6.95/cup
$8.95/bowl
Chicken Noodle and New England Clam Chowder

Friday

Smothered Sirloin

Chargrilled, topped with mushrooms, onions, and brown gravy. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Soups

$6.95/cup
$8.95/bowl
Italian Wedding Soup and New England Clam Chowder

Saturday

Soups

$6.95/cup
$8.95/bowl
Beef Vegetable and New England Clam Chowder

Sunday

Soups

$6.95/cup
$8.95/bowl
Chicken Tortilla and New England Clam Chowder
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