Crow's Nest Restaurant
11 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Bread/Buns, Pizza, Sandwiches
Safety Rating
9 ratings
As rated by the community
2218 E Cliff Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Collections
In 1 Public Collection
Most Recent Reviews
Review
Really good gf bread. Not sure about CC. Fries aren’t gf.
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Decent food, expensive for what you get. Ok amount of GF choices. And knowledge staff.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Good
Review
I was glutened last night at dinner at Crows Nest. I ordered the gluten free fish sandwich and the side was the spinach salad.
I think it was the salad? It had bacon and cheese on it, balsamic vinegrette. But i also used the tartar sauce on the sandwich. Im mad at myself i should have been more vigilant and skipped the sauces and asked more questions about the salad.
But i also realized how much we celiacs put our trust in the server and the kitchen staff. Scary.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Not at all
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Good
Photos
More Reviews
Review
They are really sensitive to the gluten. My food was délicieuse. The gf bread was delicious too.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
We had an extremely knowledgeable server who was able to describe which ingredients were GF. Felt very safe with her. She offered us warm gf bread too, which was delicious. Ordered the chicken Azteca which was definitely more French than Mexican, but tasty. Gf items were marked on the menu. There were several GF deserts including crème brûlée and hot fudge sundaes.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Average
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for breakfast/brunch
- Good for dinner
- Good for lunch
- Good vegetarian options
- Offers outdoor seating
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Seems like the experience here greatly depends on your server- we had an excellent one. They do have GF bread, but you need to request that it not be toasted when getting a breakfast omelette. Fantastic vibe with great ocean views.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
I told them about my gluten allergy and both dishes they brought had gluten- soy sauce. The waitress said “it wasn’t that much.” I’m happy I caught it both times. I will not be going back.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Not at all
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much/None
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Poor
Review
Very nice casual restaurant with a great view on the lighthouse and the marina. They have many items on the menu marked as possible to make GF. I had fish tacos and they were delicious! The staff was knowledgeable about gluten in the sides options.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
Wait staff was knowledgeable about items in the food and how it’s cooked (shared frier). Options were limited but not impossible.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Good
Review
Ask for the gluten free bread and they bring you a fresh warmed basket of delicious bread and butter. Items are marked gluten free
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
I had the best dinner at crows nest last night they make their own gluten-free bread which is amazing with their crab and artichoke dip they had plenty of gluten-free options and the food was great
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Good
Review
Oh my goodness, their gluten-free bread is SO good. They even let me buy a loaf to bring home! It doesn’t sound like they automatically take celiac-level precautions, but I asked them to change gloves, etc. and they noted that I had a severe allergy so that the staff would take extra precautions. I didn’t get sick, so it seems like they’re safe if you take the time to make it clear how serious your gluten sensitivity is.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Offers outdoor seating
Review
They make their own gf bread and its fantastic! I got breakfast and got to be the first person to try their new bread. Its light, it's not dry and the flavor is great! I'm very excited I kinda want to get a loaf to take home.
Review
Vegetarian sandwich on gf delicious!
More Info