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Our Menu

Day MenuDinnerKid's MenuTo-Go MenuHappy Hour

Daily menu until 4pm

Breakfast Selections

Available until 2pm

French Toast photo

French Toast

$16.95
thick cut Texas Toast topped with fresh fruit, powdered sugar, served with whipped butter & syrup | add chicken strips $5
Eggs Benedict photo

Eggs Benedict

$18.95
two toasted english muffins topped with grilled canadian bacon, poached eggs & hollandaise sauce- served with homefries

Basic Breakfast (GF)

$16.95
three eggs cooked to order, bacon or sausage- served with homefries

Garden Scramble (GF)

$17.95
three eggs scrambled with sundried tomatoes, yams butternut squash, red onion, broccoli with feta cheese served with homefries | add avocado $3
Huevos Ranch (GF)eros photo

Huevos Ranch (GF)eros

$17.95
two eggs over-medium, refried beans, tomatoes, green onions, roasted corn & black bean salsa with cheese on corn tortillas - served with homefries | add avocado $3 | add pork carnitas $5
Chilaquiles (GF) photo

Chilaquiles (GF)

$16.95
tortilla chips with a spicy salsa cruda, two scrambled eggs, cotija cheese | add pork carnitas $5 | add avocado $3
Mexicali Burrito (GF) photo

Mexicali Burrito (GF)

$14.95
eggs, potatoes, spinach, mixed cheese, roasted corn & black bean salsa, served a la carte | add bacon $3 | pork carnitas $5 | add avocado $3
Organic Acai Bowl (GF) photo

Organic Acai Bowl (GF)

$16.95
granola, bannana, fresh berries, coconut
Big Breakfast photo

Big Breakfast

$19.95
french toast, 2 eggs, 2 strips of bacon, 2 pork sausage links, served with whipped butter & syrup

Appetizers

Fried Calamari

$20.95
served with lemon, cocktail & tartar sauce
Chips & Salsa (GF) photo

Chips & Salsa (GF)

$7.95
fresh tortilla chips & house salsa | side of guacamole $5 | side of edamame hummus $5

Garlic Bread

$9.95
sourdough bread, garlic & herb butter, parmesan
Roasted Garlic & Brie photo

Roasted Garlic & Brie

$16.95
served with fresh fruit, fig jam a sliced baguette
Gilroy Garlic Fries photo

Gilroy Garlic Fries

$10.95
crispy fries tossed with gilroy garlic & parsley
Ceviche* (GF) photo

Ceviche* (GF)

$17.95
tilapia cured in lime juice with tomato, cilantro, onion & pepper, served with corn tortilla chips
Ideal Nachos (GF) photo

Ideal Nachos (GF)

$16.95
jack & cheddar cheese, refried beans, diced tomatoes, green onions, mild jalapeños, cilantro and black bean salsa, garnished with guacamole, sour cream & house salsa | add blackened chicken or pork carnitas $5
Sweet Potato Fries photo

Sweet Potato Fries

$9.95
crispy fries served with a chipotle aioli

Raw Bar

*Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness

Fresh Oysters* (GF) photo

Fresh Oysters* (GF)

$19.95/1/2 Dozen
$36.95/Full Dozen
seasonal selection served with zesty cocktail sauce, lemon and horseradish
Ahi Poke* photo

Ahi Poke*

$21.95
sashimi grade ahi mixed with a wasabi citrus soy sauce tossed with macadamia nuts & cucumber over cold organic soba noodles topped with crispy noodles & sesame seaweed salad | add avocado $3 | add salmon poke $10

Entrees

Grilled Fish Tacos (GF) photo

Grilled Fish Tacos (GF)

$19.95
marinated seasonal white fish grilled and topped with cabbage, pico de gallo and a pineapple salsa | add a taco $3 | add guacamole $2

Baby Back Ribs (GF)

$25.95/Half Rack
pork ribs cooked tender & basted with a mesquite BBQ sauce served with coleslaw & french fries
Island Seabass (GF) photo

Island Seabass (GF)

$25.95
grilled seabass topped with a citrus lime buerre blanc & roasted pineapple salsa served with kale coleslaw & island rice
Seafood Platter photo

Seafood Platter

$26.95
crispy beer battered white fish, coconut prawns and calamari, served with french fries
Fish & Chips photo

Fish & Chips

$23.95
crispy beer battered white fish served with french fries
Fish Tacos photo

Fish Tacos

$19.95
crispy beer battered white fish topped with cabbage, pico de gallo, and roasted serrano & cilantro ranch | add a taco $3

Soup & Salads

New England Clam Chowder photo

New England Clam Chowder

$8.95/+
Santa Cruz Chowder Cook-Off Best Professional “most tasted” 2020 | Cup $8.95 | Bowl $10.95 | Sourdough bread bowl $16.95

Asian Chicken Salad

$21.95
panko crispy chicken, served atop mixed greens, cabbbage, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, sprouts & crispy soba noodles with sliced almonds and a Thai peanut dressing

Mixed Greens & Gorgonzola (GF)

$16.95
balsamic vinaigrette, gorgonzola, glazed walnuts & fresh seasonal fruit | add salmon or steak $12 | grilled chicken $8 | fried calamari $8 | add grilled prawns $12

Caesar Salad

$16.95
garlic croutons, shaved parmesan, classic dressing | add salmon or steak $12 | grilled chicken $8 | fried calamari $8 | add grilled prawns $12
Steak Salad (GF) photo

Steak Salad (GF)

$29.95
flat iron steak, mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette, tomatoes, gorgonzola, corn & black bean salsa & tortilla chips
Buddha Salad (GF) photo

Buddha Salad (GF)

$18.95
mixed greens, beet hummus, carrots, sliced apple, sweet potatos, sliced almonds grilled squash and tahini dressing on the side | add avocado $3 add salmon or steak $12 | grilled chicken $6 | add grilled prawns $12

Sandwiches

Gluten Free bread available for $2 | Substitute small salad $3 | Substitute sweet potato fries $2

“TBA” Turkey, Bacon Avocado Sandwich photo

“TBA” Turkey, Bacon Avocado Sandwich

$17.95
bacon, red onion, avocado, tomato, mixed greens with a pesto aioli on sliced whole wheat, served with kale coleslaw make it vegetarian? no bacon & turkey and we’ll add edamame hummus, carrots & cucumbers!
Ideal Burger photo

Ideal Burger

$19.95
Braveheart black angus burger on a potato bun, served with lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion and pickles on the side with french fries. | add cheese $1.50 | substitute Beyond Burger $4
Guacamole Bacon Burger photo

Guacamole Bacon Burger

$23.95
Braveheart black angus burger with jack cheese, homemade guacamole and crispy bacon, served with lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion and pickles on the side with french fries. substitute grilled chicken for no charge

Pulled Pork Sandwich

$18.95
fresh pork carnitas, BBQ sauce, creamy kale coleslaw, pineapple salsa on a potato bun served with french fries
Seafood Melt photo

Seafood Melt

$22.95
shrimp, crab meat salad mixture green onion & jack cheese on grilled sliced sourdough and served with kale coleslaw (GF option not available)

Starters

Ceviche (GF) photo

Ceviche (GF)

$17.95
tilapia cured in lime juice with tomato, cilantro, onion & peppers, served with corn tortilla chips

Gilroy Garlic Fries

$10.95
served with homemade ranch dressing

Sweet Potato Fries

$9.95
served with chipotle aioli
Fresh Oysters (GF) photo

Fresh Oysters (GF)

$19.95/1/2 dozen
$36.95/Full dozen
seasonal selection served with cocktail sauce, lemon & horseradish
Ahi Poke photo

Ahi Poke

$20.95
sashimi grade ahi, lemon wasabi citrus soy sauce, macadamia nuts & cucumber over cold organic soba noodles & crispy fried soba noodles with sesame seaweed salad | add avocado $3

Garlic Bread

$9.95
sourdough bread, garlic & herb butter, parmesan

Calamari

$20.95
served with cocktail, tartar sauce & a lemon wedge
Manila Clams photo

Manila Clams

$22.95
sauteed applewood smoked bacon with garlic, white wine, butter, green onion & chili flakes -- served with garlic bread
Roasted Garlic & Brie photo

Roasted Garlic & Brie

$16.95
brie cheese, roasted garlic, seasonal fruit, fig jam & sliced baguette

Soup & Salads

New England Clam Chowder photo

New England Clam Chowder

$8.95/Cup
$10.95/Bowl
$16.95/Sourdough Bread Bowl
2019 Santa Cruz Chowder Cook-Off | Most Tasted Professional 1st pl.
Buddha Salad (GF) photo

Buddha Salad (GF)

$18.95
mixed greens, beet hummus, carrots, sliced apple, grilled squash, sweet potato, sliced almonds, tahini dressing on the side | add salmon or steak $12 | add grilled chicken $6

Asian Chicken Salad

$21.95
panko crispy chicken, mixed greens, cabbage, cucumbers, carrots, sprouts & crispy soba noodles, almonds & Thai peanut dressing

Caesar Salad

$15.95
romaine, caesar dressing, shaved parmesan & croutons | add salmon or steak $12 | add grilled chicken $8 | add avocado $3 add fried calamari $8 | add grilled prawns $12
Mixed Greens & Gorgonzola Salad (GF) photo

Mixed Greens & Gorgonzola Salad (GF)

$16.95
organic mixed greens, gorgonzola, seasonal fruit, glazed walnuts balsamic vinaigrette | add salmon or steak $12 | add grilled chicken $8 | add avocado $3 | add fried calamari $8 | add grilled prawns $12
Steak Salad (GF) photo

Steak Salad (GF)

$29.95
flat iron steak mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette, tomatoes, gorgonzola, avocado, corn & black bean salsa, tortilla strips

Seafood

Stuffed Salmon photo

Stuffed Salmon

$32.95
stuffed with crab & shrimp, spinach, jack cheese, parmesan, cream, alfredo sauce, baked & topped with a citrus cream buerre blanc, served with island rice & vegetables
Grilled Mahi Mahi photo

Grilled Mahi Mahi

$27.95
dusted with flour, grilled, topped with a citrus wasabi ponzu sauce and roasted pineapple salsa, served with sauteed kale & island rice
Horseradish Salmon photo

Horseradish Salmon

$29.95
grilled salmon, over mashed potatoes & sauteed spinach, topped with a horseradish lemon & basil aioli
Seafood Kabobs (GF) photo

Seafood Kabobs (GF)

$33.95
2 kabobs of mahi mahi, salmon, prawns, grilled with onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatos, citrus cream sauce & island rice

*Fresh Featured Seafood

MP
ask your server for current selection & details | Market Price

Island Sea Bass (GF)

$29.95
grilled and topped with a citrus lime buerre blanc and roasted pineapple salsa served with sauteed spinach & island rice
Fish & Chips photo

Fish & Chips

$25.95
crispy beer battered white fishserved with french fries & vegetables

Seafood Platter

$28.95
crispy beer battered white fish, coconut prawns & crispy calamari combination served with island rice & vegetables

Blackened Ahi Filet

$27.95
8 oz seared cajun filet served with island rice, sauteed snap peas & bell peppers and finished with a zesty wasabi soy citrus sauce. topped with pineapple salsa

Chicken & Pasta

Ideal Chicken Parmesan

$25.95
breaded chicken served over penne with spinach, classic marinara and topped with jack & parmesan cheese with a basil pesto sauce

Pesto Chicken Penne

$24.95
chicken breast sauteed in olive oil, white wine, light cream, roasted garlic, basil, tomatoes and kalamata olives tossed with penne, topped with sundried tomatoes & parmesan

Ideal Fettucine Alfredo

$21.95
served classic style with a hint of nutmeg & black pepper | add prawns $12 | add chicken $8 | add steak $12
Clams & Fettucine photo

Clams & Fettucine

$28.95
sauteed applewood smoked bacon with garlic, white wine, butter, green onion & chili flakes over fettucine pasta-- served with garlic bread

Steaks & Burgers

Steak Santa Cruz photo

Steak Santa Cruz

$36.95
8 oz flat iron steak charbroiled and topped with sauteed prawns, artichoke hearts, scallions, mushrooms and a garlic bulb, served with mashed potatoes & vegetables

New York Simply Grilled (GF)

$40.95
12 oz New York steak charbroiled and served with mashed potatoes & vegetables
Baby Back BBQ Ribs photo

Baby Back BBQ Ribs

$25.95/Half rack
pork ribs cooked tender and basted with a mesquite BBQ sauce served with coleslaw & french fries
Guacamole Bacon Burger photo

Guacamole Bacon Burger

$23.95
braveheart black angus burger with jack cheese, homemade guacamole and crispy bacon, served with french fries

*Must be 12 years or younger Wanna be a kid? Over 12yrs +$3

Breakfast Selections

*Breakfast available until 1pm

The Eggwich

$9.95
Eggs scrambled with cheese on a toasted English muffin--served with fruit

Egg & Homefries

$9.95
Two eggs scrambled & home fried potatoes

Kid's French Toast

$9.95
With fresh fruit, whipped butter & syrup

Kid's Entrees

Sub Fresh Fruit or Veggies $2

Clam Chowder Breadbowl

$16.95

Chicken Strips & Fries

$12.95
Ideal Cheesy Noodles photo

Ideal Cheesy Noodles

$9.95

Fish & Chips

$12.95

Grilled Salmon

$13.95

Corn Dog & Fries

$10.95

Allergy Free Chicken

$10.95
Grilled separately, no sauce, veggies plain

Breakfast Selections

Daily till 2pm. Eggs served with our famous home fried potatoes unless otherwise stated

French Toast photo

French Toast

$14.95
thick cut Texas Toast topped with fresh fruit, powdered sugar & served with whipped butter & syrup | add 100% maple syrup $1.25

Basic Breakfast

$13.95
three eggs scrambled, bacon or sausage GF

Garden Scramble

$15.95
three eggs scrambled with sundried tomatoes, yams butternut squash, red onion, broccoli, with feta cheese GF | add avocado $3
Huevos Rancheros photo

Huevos Rancheros

$15.95
three eggs over-medium, refried beans, tomatoes, green onions, roasted corn & black bean salsa with cheese on corn tortillas GF | add avocado $3

Big Breakfast

$17.95
french toast, 2 scrambled eggs, 2 strips of bacon, 2 pork sausage links, with whipped butter & syrup

Chilaquiles

$13.95
tortilla chips with a spicy salsa cruda, two eggs scrambled, cotija cheese garnished with sour cream GF | add carnitas pork $5 | add avocado $3
Mexicali Burrito photo

Mexicali Burrito

$12.95
eggs, potatoes, spinach, mixed cheese, roasted corn & black bean salsa served a la carte GF | add bacon or sausage $3 | add avocado $3

All Day Menu

Available 9am-Close

Fried Calamari

$17.95
served with lemon, cocktail & tartar sauce

Gilroy Garlic Fries

$8.95
crispy fries tossed with gilroy garlic & parsley

Ceviche*

$15.95
tilapia cured in lime juice with tomato, cilantro, onion & pepper, served with corn tortilla chips GF

Sweet Potato Fries

$8.95
crispy fries served with a chipotle aioli

Ahi Poke*

$16.95
sashimi grade ahi mixed with a lemon wasabi citrus soy sauce tossed with macadamia nuts & cucumber over cold organic soba noodles with crispy soba noodles | add avocado $3

New England Clam Chowder

$6.95/cup
$8.95/bowl
$12.95/sourdough bread bowl
$20.95/quart
2019 Santa Cruz Chowder Cook-Off Most Tasted Professional 1st pl.

Asian Chicken Salad

$18.95
panko crispy chicken served atop mixed greens, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, sprouts & crispy soba noodles, sliced almonds and a Thai peanut dressing

Buddha Salad

$15.95
mixed greens, edamamehummas, carrots, sliced apple, roasted beets, sweet potatoes, sliced almonds & tahini dressing on the side GF | add grilled chicken $5 | add grilled salmon or steak $10 | add grill prawns $10

Mixed Greens & Gorgonzola

$15.95
balsamic vinaigrette, gorgonzola, glazed walnuts & fresh fruit | add grilled chicken $5 | add grilled salmon $10 | add grilled salmon $10

Caesar Salad

$13.95
garlic croutons, shaved parmesan, classic dressing | add grilled chicken $5 | add grilled salmon or steak $10 | add grilled salmon $10

Fish & Chips

$22.95/day
$24.95/dinner
Alaskan cod breaded and fried (not beer battered) served with french fries--served with veggies and french fries for dinner portion

Seafood Platter

$24.95/day
$27.95/dinner
lightly breaded fish, coconut prawns and crispy calamari, served with french fries

Island Seabass

$22.95/day
$25.95/dinner
grilled seabass topped with a cilantro lime buerre blanc & roasted pineapple salsa served with coleslaw & island rice GF

Ideal Burger

$15.95
Braveheart black Angus burger on a potato bun, served with lettuce, tomato, red onion pickles on the side with french fries. | add cheese $1.50 | substitute Beyond Burger $4

Lunch

daily till 4pm

“TBA” Turkey, Bacon Avocado Sandwich

$16.95
bacon, red onion, avocado, tomato, mixed greens with a pesto aioli on sliced whole wheat, served with coleslaw Make it vegetarian? -bacon & turkey and we’ll add edamame hummus, carrots & cucumbers!

Pulled Pork Sandwich

$16.95
fresh pork carnitas, BBQ sauce, red onion, creamy kale coleslaw, pineapple salsa on a potato bun with french fries

Seafood Melt

$19.95
shrimp, crab and green onion salad mixture grilled with jack cheese on sliced sourdough and served with coleslaw

Salmon Salsa

$22.95
grilled salmon topped with a pineapple salsa, served with coleslaw & island rice GF

Fish Tacos

$16.95
marinated seasonal white fish grilled and topped with cabbage, pico de gallo and a roasted serrano & cilantro ranch GF | add a taco $3 | add guacamole $3

Dinner

4pm-close

Baby Back Ribs

$22.95/half rack
pork ribs cooked tender & basted with a mesquite BBQ sauce served coleslaw with french fries

New York Simply Grilled

$29.95
12oz New York Steak charbroiled and served with mashed potatoes & vegetables GF

Ideal Chicken Parmesan

$24.95
breaded chicken served over penne with spinach, classic marinara and topped with jack and parmesan cheese in a basil pesto sauce

Ideal Fettucine Alfredo

$19.95
served classic style with a hint of nutmeg & black pepper | add grilled chicken $5 | add grilled steak $10

Pesto Chicken Penne

$22.95
chicken breast sauteed in olive oil, white wine, light cream, roasted garlic, basil, tomatoes and kalamata olives tossed with penne topped and sundried tomatoes

Grilled Mahi Mahi

$25.95
dusted with flour, grilled, topped with a citrus wasabi ponzu sauce topped with roasted pineapple salsa served with sauteed kale & island rice

Kid's Items

*Must be 12 years or younger

Kids Eggwich

$7.95
(9-1pm) toasted english muffin scrambled eggs, cheese served with fresh fruit

Frenchy’s Toast

$8.95
(9-1pm)

Eggs & Homefries

$8.95
(9-1pm)

Corn Dog

$9.95
served with french fries

Fish & Chips

$11.95

Chicken Strips

$9.95
served with french fries

Turkey & Cheese Sandwich

$9.95

Grilled Salmon

$13.95
served with french fries & veggies

Desserts

Coconut Cheesecake

$9.00

Lava Cake

$9.00

MONDAY - FRIDAY | 3:30-5:30PM Excluding Certain Holidays | Food in Bar Area Only

Draft Beer $7

Santa Cruz Mountain IPA

Santa Cruz Mountain Amber Ale

Discretion Uncle Dave’s IPA

Kona Longboard Lager

Domestic Bottles $5

Coors Original

Coors Light

Cocktails $6

Mai Tai’s

Margaritas

Vodka Press

Glass of House Wine $6

Cabernet Sauvignon

$6.00

Chardonnay

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