Lunch Menu

STARTERS 

Mashed Potato Fritters
Chipotle ketchup
10

Cajun Fried Artichokes  
Buttermilk Ranch dipping sauce
15

Maryland Crab Cakes 
Lemon beurre blanc                       
17

Avocado Toast  
lemon zest whipped feta, hot house tomato, sea salt, garlic francese crostini, microgreens
14 

Buffalo Wings  cilantro, gorgonzola port dipping sauce
14

Monterey Bay Calamari tartar & cocktail sauce
18

SMALL SALADS & SOUPS

Daily House Made Soup                     
Cup      8
Bowl     10

Caesar Salad    
White anchovies, garlic crostini crumbles, fresh grated parmesan cheese, house caesar dressing
13

Organic Baby Green Salad    
balsamic vinaigrette or creamy gorgonzola 
port dressing
10

SIDES N BITES

Fresh Cut Garlic Fries      9          
Sautéed Greens              8          
Onion Rings                   7  
Beet Chips                     7
Mixed Olives                  8

LARGE SALADS

Chop Salad                                
Pulled rotisserie chicken, Granny Smith apples, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds
Applewood smoked bacon Gorgonzola cheese, shaved romaine, creamy lemon basil vinaigrette
22

Blackened Fish* Taco Salad                 
Cayenne buttermilk dressing, sustainable fish of the day, fresh fruit salsa, avocado, house made flour tortilla chips, Napa cabbage, romaine, Vermont sharp cheddar 
23

Grilled Harris Ranch Bistro Steak Salad*              
mixed baby greens, crumbled gorgonzola, roasted beets, shaved red onions & creamy gorgonzola port dressing
24

Monterey Caesar                
romaine, local fried calamari, guacamole, parmesan cheese, classic caesar dressing
23
    
Blackened Prawn & 3 Beet Salad                
roasted beets, raw beets & beet chips, wild arugula, glazed walnuts, 
Laura Chenel goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette
22

Salade Nicoise*
grilled Ahi Tuna (rare), potato fritters, grilled broccolini, Toy Box tomatoes,olives, capers
roasted beets, Glaum Ranch medium cooked egg, wild arugula, extra virgin olive oil
24

SANDWICHES
Served With Choice of Napa Cole Slaw, Fresh Fruit, 
Fresh Vegetable or Fresh Cut Fries
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
Club “Cruz”                 
applewood smoked natural bacon, pulled rotisserie chicken, baby greens, tomato, red onions, swiss cheese, mayo, onion roll
17

House Smoked Turkey & Vermont Sharp Cheddar Melt         
baby greens, whole grain mustard aioli, francesi roll
17    
        
Grilled Fish Sandwich  
selected sustainable fish, caper tartar sauce, baby greens             
tomato, red onion,francesi roll
17

Calamari Steak Sandwich                  
avocado, tomato, shaved romaine, red onions, chipotle tartar sauce, onion roll
18

Blackened Chicken & Green Chili Sandwich
Vermont sharp cheddar cheese                         
shaved romaine, cilantro aioli, crispy onions, onion roll
17  

Prawn Club
chipotle aioli, applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, francesi roll      
18

Roasted Mushroom & Avocado Melt   tomatoes, artichoke hearts, Vermont sharp cheddar, baby greens, whole grain mustard aioli, francesi roll  
17

Half Sandwich of the Day with Soup or Salad                15
                  

BURGERS

Hand-formed with
shaved romaine, tomatoes, red onion, brioche bun

Grass Fed Café Cruz Burger* (1/3 lb)   14
Grass Fed Half Pound Burger* 15.5

Beyond Burger (meatless) 16

Burger additions:  Guacamole 3   Bacon 3
Swiss or Cheddar Cheese 1.5   Sautéed Mushrooms 2

CRUZ SPECIALTIES

Fettuccine & Harris Ranch Bistro Steak*   
fresh basil gorgonzola alfredo sauce               
26     
                            
Applewood Smoked Boneless Pork Chop*   
molasses-cured, with house applesauce           
20         
  
Harris Ranch Bistro Steak Sandwich*   
open faced, garlic cheese toast                      
house made onion rings, caesar salad
25    
    
Café Cruz celebrates 27 years serving our local community  

All seafood served is sustainable in accordance with the 
Monterey Bay Seafood Watch Program

*consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs 
may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions