Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge, a notable gem nestled in Santa Cruz, CA, where seafood takes center stage. This upscale lounge combines a classy ambiance with a casual charm, making it perfect for a romantic dinner or a relaxed outing with friends and family.
The menu is a delightful journey through fresh seafood, with vegan and vegetarian options that beckon to diverse palates. Each dish is prepared with care, emphasizing sustainable practices, including compostable containers and plastic-free packaging. QR code menus enhance convenience, while outdoor seating invites guests to savor their meals in picturesque surroundings.
- Highlights:
- Live music creates an inviting atmosphere.
- Excellent service, complemented by a full bar.
- Good for groups and equipped to accommodate kids.
At Jack O’Neill, every meal is not just about food; it’s about creating lasting memories.
Good Start
DAILY SMOOTHIE
FRUIT, YOGURT GRANOLA
House baked granola, local honey, pistachio, pecan, walnuts, coconut
HOUSEBAKED PASTRY
Fruit, yogurt, granola
STEEL CUT OATS
Local honey, berries
HARVEST VEGETABLE OMELET
harvest vegetables, avocado, egg whites
BEACHWOOD SMOKED SALMON
Country bread, whipped cream cheese, pickled onions, hot house tomatoes
BANANA FRENCH TOAST
Dulce de leche, fresh fruit
BUTTERMILK WAFFLE
Berries, maple syrup
FARMSTEAD RICOTTA LEMON PANCAKES
Berries, maple syrup
SUNRISE BREAKFAST BURRITO
Hash browns, spinach, portobello mushroom, egg whites, queso fresco, tomatillo salsa,
MEAT CHEESE OMELET
Ham, chickenapple sausage, bacon, cheddar and jack
COUNTRYSTYLE BREAD AVOCADO
Poached eggs, roasted pepper onions, pea shoots, saba
PLANTBASED SKILLET
Braised black beans, hot house tomato, hash browns, harvest vegetable, avocado
Dawn Patrol
Jacks Favorites
HUEVOS RANCHEROS TOSTADA
2 eggs over easy, black beans, mexican chorizo, guajillo salsa, tomatillo salsa, shaved cabbage, queso fresco, pico de gallo
BISCUTS CHICKEN SAUSAGE GRAVY
2 eggs over easy, hash browns.
COWELL SCRAMBLE
3 eggs scrambled, cheddar cheese, bacon, chickenapple sausage, ham, roasted peppers, onions, hash browns
CHOPPED SALAD
Orchard fruit, preserved fig, walnuts, beets, citrus vinaigrette
CHICKEN
Orchard fruit, preserved fig, walnuts, beets, citrus vinaigrette
PRAWNS
Orchard fruit, preserved fig, walnuts, beets, citrus vinaigrette
PACIFIC CATCH
Orchard fruit, preserved fig, walnuts, beets, citrus vinaigrette
DREAM INN CHOWDER BOWL
Bacon, potatoes, clams, shellfish veloute
MORNING HARVEST VEGETABLE BISQUE
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
Roasted garlic, hothouse tomatoes, romano cheese, country bread, white anchovy dressing
BABY LETTUCE SALAD
Seasonal accompaniments, citrus olive oil vinaigrette
CEVICHE TOSTADA SALAD
Daily catch, cucumber, onions, tomato, cilantro, serrano pepper, avocado, leche de tigre
HUEVOS RANCHEROS TOSTADA
Black beans, mexican chorizo, guajillo salsa, tomatillo salsa, shaved cabbage, queso fresco, pico de gallo
DUNGENESS CRABCAKE BENEDICT
Citrus hollandaise, country bread, baby lettuce or hash browns
HAM
Citrus hollandaise, country bread, baby lettuce or hash browns
VEGETABLE BENEDICT
Citrus hollandaise, country bread, baby lettuce or hash browns
CAESAR SALAD
Roasted garlic, hot house tomatoes, romano cheese, country bread, white anchovy dressing
RED QUINOA
Walnuts, kale, beets, orchard fruit, tahiniyogurt
Soup Salad
Entree
CHICKEN WINGS THINGS
Point reyes blue cheese dip, chefs honey vinegar bbq sauce, handcut fries, vegetable sticks
AVOCADO BREAD
Pickled vegetables, saba, sea salt blend
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH
Cheddar cheese, hot house tomato, leaf lettuce, spicy mayo, pickles, chefs bun
CRISPY PACIFIC CATCH FRIES
Daikon cabbage slaw, tartar sauce
PACIFIC CATCH TACOS
Cabbage, queso fresco, sriracha mayo, fries or baby lettuce
PACIFIC CATCH B.L.T
Bread roll, bacon, leaf lettuce, tomato, jalapeno, mayo, fries or babe lettuce
SEAFOOD PASTA
Artisanal pasta, sofrito, prawns, mussels, pacific catch
RIBEYE FRIES
Baby lettuce, grain mustard hollandaise
PACIFIC AHI TUNE POKE
Rice, ogo, sea lettuce, parsnip chips, olive oil citrus ponzu
PRESSED SANDWICH
Bread roll, pulled pork, ham steak, swiss cheese, pickles, whole grain mustard, mayo, fries or baby lettuce
QUINOA FALAFEL WRAP
Greens, fennel, cucumber, feta, riata, fries or baby greens
CHICKEN
Greens, fennel, cucumber, feta, riata, fries or baby greens
PRAWNS
Greens, fennel, cucumber, feta, riata, fries or baby greens
PACIFIC CATCH
Greens, fennel, cucumber, feta, riata, fries or baby greens
JACKS LOUNGE BURGER
Chefs seeded bun, true monterey jack cheese, grilled onions, sc sauce, fries or baby lettuce
AVOCADO
Chefs seeded bun, true monterey jack cheese, grilled onions, sc sauce, fries or baby lettuce
BACON
Chefs seeded bun, true monterey jack cheese, grilled onions, sc sauce, fries or baby lettuce
MUSHROOM
Chefs seeded bun, true monterey jack cheese, grilled onions, sc sauce, fries or baby lettuce
ALMOND CRUSTED MUSSELS
Country bread, roasted peppers onions, saba
FLATBREAD
Roasted garlic, snap peas, asparagus, burrata
DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES
Remoulade sauce, daikon radish
CURED MEATS CHEESE
Chefs choice of featured farmstead creamery, and artisanal charcuterie, grilled country, bread, grain mustard, jam, pickled vegetables
GRILLED OCTOPUS
Celery root, carrots, ink herb vinaigrette
BAKED QUESO
Chefs choice artisanal cheese, preserved fruit and nuts, dulse chips, country bread
HEIRLOOM FLINT CORN POLENTA
Pork, agrodolce cabbage, bay laurel gastrique
Starters
Ranch
ROASTED FOGLINE FARMS 12 CHICKEN
8 row flint corn polenta, harvest vegetables, mushroombone jus
CORVUS FARM GAME SELECTION
Chefs selection of accompaniments
RIBEYE STEAK
Olive oil potatoes, harvest vegetables, cabernet jus, horseradish root
SHORT RIB OF BEEF
Crispy butterball potatoes, braised greens, jus, horseradish creme fraiche
PRAWNS PASTA
Prawn bisque, seasonal ravioli, pea shoots
PACIFIC GRACIE CATCH
Gigante beans, braised fennel and turmeric stew, rainbow chard, crisp garlic chimichurri
SEARED SCALLOP
Beluga lentil, braised peppers onions, covington potato, far west fungi
AHI TUNA STEAK
Jasmine rice, cabbage, kosho ponzu, sesame onion ring
Bay
Dessert
OUR IN HOUSE PASTRY CHEF HAS NEW OPTIONS EVERY WEEK
HARVEST PASTA
Artisan pasta, mushrooms, harvest vegetables, lemon parmesan
CHICKEN
Artisan pasta, mushrooms, harvest vegetables, lemon parmesan
PRAWNS
Artisan pasta, mushrooms, harvest vegetables, lemon parmesan
PACIFIC CATCH
Artisan pasta, mushrooms, harvest vegetables, lemon parmesan
BRAISED CHICKPEAS
Flatbread, harvest vegetables, saffron rice
Land
Kids Breakfast
EGG YOUR WAY
Choice of meat, hash brown
FRENCH TOAST STICKS
Powder sugar
OATMEAL WITH BERRIES
FRUIT CUP
Seasonal fruit and banana
CRISPY CHICKEN TENDERS
Simple salad or fries
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST
Steamed rice, veggies, bbq sauce
DAILY CATCH
Steamed rice and veggies
PASTA
BUTTER PARMESAN
RED SAUCE
GRILLED CHEESE
Simple salad or fries
CHEESEBURGER
meat, cheese, bun
Kids Lunch Dinner
SIDES
SIMPLE SALAD
Tomato, cucumbers, ranch