The View Restaurant & Bar (at Chaminade Resort & Spa) Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The View Restaurant & Bar, a culinary gem nestled within the Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz, California. Here, you don’t just savor exquisite dishes; you indulge in breathtaking panoramic views of Monterey Bay.
The menu delights with a variety of thoughtfully crafted dishes. Start with Crispy Calamari or Boston Chowder for a flavorful beginning. For mains, treat yourself to the sumptuous Sous-Vide Corned Beef Reuben or the vibrant Chilaquiles, complete with house salsa and farmhouse eggs. Vegetal and maritime influences shine through with options like the Fish and Chips and Smoked Salmon.
Don’t miss their brunch favorites, from indulgent Belgian Waffles to hearty Steak and Eggs. The atmosphere, complemented by live music and attentive service, guarantees a memorable dining experience. Every meal here feels special—perfect for a romantic evening or a delightful gathering with friends.
To Begin
Crispy Calamari
Sriracha aioli, cocktail sauce, meyer lemon
Tempura Green Beans
Tempura battered, parmesan cheese, habanero aioli
Boston Chowder
Honey cured bacon, clams
The View Salad
Organic greens, almonds, heirloom tomatoes, berries, honey-lime vinaigrette
Caesar
Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, olives, parmesan cheese, focaccia croutons
Salads
Mains
Sunset Continental
Fresh baked muffin. granola, yogurt
Breakfast Scramble Burrito
Two eggs scrambles, breakfast potatoes, cheese, choice of smoked bacon or saugage links
Custom Omelet
Three eggs, choice of cheese, ham, green onions, mushrooms, with breakfast potatoes
French Toast
Powered sugar, syrup, or house-made raspberry syrup. Sub gluten free bread
Smoked Salmon
Norwegian lox, fresh bagel, capers, tomatoes, shaved onions and cream cheese
Belgian Waffle
Fresh fruit, syrup or house-made raspberry syrup
Pancakes
Traditional buttermilk, syrup, or housemade raspberry syrup
Chaminade Benedict
English muffin, poached eggs, Tavern Ham Organic Pea Shoots, Heirloom Tomato, Aleppo Pepper Hollandaise
Chilaquiles
House salsa, avocado, sour cream, tortilla chips, 2 eggs, Sub Tofu
Country Style Breakfast
Two eggs cooked to order, breakfast potatoes, choice of smoked bacon, sausage links
Steak and Eggs
Grilled Sirloin, 2 farm eggs, potatoes hollandaise
Smoked Brisket Ham
4 hour smoked, potato, 2 farm fresh eggs, hollandaise
The Santa Cruz Club
Sliced turkey, lettuce, tomato, bacon, avocado, served on whole-wheat toast. Sub gluten free bread
Burger
Half pound custom blend, Angus chuckbrisket-short rib, organic lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun, secret sauce, kosher pickle, house fries
Fish and Chips
Local cod, 805 beer batter, house fries, remoulade, lemon, coleslaw
Sous-Vide Corned Beef Reuben
Jewish Rye, 1001 island house sauerkraut, deli pickle, beer mustard
Triple Layered Chocolate Cake
Whipped ganache, cardamom anglaise
Raspberry Cheesecake
Vanilla ice cream
Seasonal Tart
Ask server for seasonal selections
Dessert
Drinks
Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino
Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Hot Tea
Milk
Whole, 2%, Non-Fat, Soy
Water
Sparkling, Still
Soda
Lemonade
Iced Tea
Miniature Pancakes
Breakfast Scramble Burrito
Chicken Strips and Fries
Honey Mustard, Ranch
Cheese Quesadilla
Sour Cream, Salsa
Monterey Jack Mac & Cheese
Cheese or Pepperoni Flatbread
Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese
Children's Menu
Brunch Favorites
Michelada
Sparkling Wine
Bloody Mary
Bloody Mary Pitcher
House Premium
Tropical Berry Sangria Red
Glass Carafe
Mimosa
Enhance your mimosa with grapefruit, pineapple, cranberry, or mango 2 Glass Carafe