The Cruisery Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Cruisery, a vibrant dining gem nestled in Santa Barbara, where the culinary offerings captivate the senses. The menu navigates through a delightful journey featuring sumptuous appetizers like the tender Chicken Tenders, zesty Disco Fries, and the unforgettable Baked Brie with Strawberries—a sweet and savory highlight.
For those craving a satisfying sandwich experience, selections like the House-marinated Philly Cheese Dip and the mouthwatering Pork Belly Sandwich are sure to please. The entrée options elevate dining further, showcasing standout dishes such as the Curried Salmon on a crispy cauliflower fritter and expertly seared Tuna Crudo.
With a mix of exceptional flavors and a welcoming atmosphere, The Cruisery invites you to indulge in culinary delights that promise not only great taste but also a memorable dining experience.
APPETIZERS/SHARING
BAKED BRIE STRAWBERRIES
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite Baked Brie Strawberries at The Cruisery. Delight your palate with the creamy richness of warm brie, garlic and little local honey perfectly complemented by the sweet juiciness of ripe strawberries. Whether you're savoring it as a starter or treating yourself to a decadent dessert, this culinary masterpiece promises to elevate your dining experience.
ASIAN TUNA CEVICHE
roasted red pepper, cherry tomato, red onion, mint, garlic, parsley, oj, salsa negra, lime, avocado, pineapple-gluten free
SANTA BARBARA'S BEST WINGS
Confited buffalo wings, crisped to perfection, with your choice of Garlic Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, or Sweet Spicy Thai sauce. Served with celery and carrots.
BONE MARROW
Succulent Bone Marrow, buttery and braised to perfection, topped with roasted garlic mayo, fresh cilantro, and diced red onion.
PAPAS BRAVAS
Our crispy cubed potatoes with spicy salsa bravas, chorizo, parmesan, and cilantro, served in a sizzling skillet. Flavorful and satisfying!
DISCO FRIES
Crispy shoestring fries with zesty aioli, melted cheddar, mozzarella, black beans, and tangy pickled onions.
POPCORN SHRIMP
Enjoy our delectable Popcorn Shrimp: butterflied, lightly breaded, and served crispy in a skillet with our irresistible firecracker sauce and sriracha aioli.
JALAPENO POPPERS
Experience the spicy kick of our cream cheese-filled jalapenos, wrapped in crispy bacon for a tantalizing appetizer.
CHICKEN TENDERS
White meat chicken tenders served with crispy fries, accompanied by tangy ranch and smoky BBQ sauces for the perfect dipping experience.
SIGNATURE FRIES
Try our seasoned shoestring fries with your choice of Curry or Firecracker signature dipping sauce for an explosion of flavor!
FRESH GUACAMOLE CHIPS
Enjoy fresh, creamy guacamole served with crispy chips and our signature red salsa, a perfect start to your meal.
GOAT FETISH CHICKEN SANDWICH
Tender grilled chicken, creamy goat cheese, sweet savory bacon jam, dijon mustard, arugula, tomato and red onion on a brioche bun
CHEESE BURGER
Delight in our 1/3 lb patty with signature burger sauce, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, red onion, cheddar, and tangy pickles
PORTOBELLO BURGER
Locally sourced portobello with zesty dijon, spicy mayo, creamy avocado, fresh baby arugula, and melted provolone
CHIMICHURRI BURGER
Juicy 1/3 lb beef patty with zesty house Chimichurri, sweet mustard, crispy bacon, arugula, provolone, and red onion served on a brioche bun.
KOREAN CHICKEN SANDWICH
buttermilk chicken, slaw, Korean red pepper sauce, yuzu aioli on a brioche bun.
BRIE & CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled chicken topped with warm brie, crisp granny smith apples, red onion, and tangy sweet mustard on a brioche bun.
GRILLED CHEESE STEAK
Tender steak slices, grilled red onions, spicy jalapeno jam, garlic mayo, on Texas brioche toast
PHILLY CHEESE DIP
House-marinated Philly steak, ciabatta, garlic mayo, melted provolone, grilled red onion, yummy au jus
BBQ PORK SANDWICH
Beer-braised pork, melted provolone, Cruisery BBQ sauce, sweet slaw, red onion, Dijon on ciabatta
PORK BELLY SANDWICH
Tender braised pork belly with garlic mayo, onion jam, and crisp pickles
SANDWICHES
ENTREES
TUNA CRUDO
Experience seared rare blackened tuna complemented by serrano oil, grilled grapefruit, and a vibrant pickled carrot and arugula salad
SLICED FILET RISOTTO
Savor tender filet slices atop fragrant rosemary risotto, complemented by a rich red wine reduction
BRAISED PORK BELLY
Tender braised pork belly served atop pistachio mole, accompanied by spicy, flavorful patatas bravas
STEAK BIBIMBAP
Enjoy a fusion feast: tender beef atop white rice with crisp veggies, avocado, and zesty Korean red pepper sauce
STEAK POTATOES
Indulge in marinated steak, infused with zesty chimichurri, paired perfectly with our house-made crunchy potatoes
CURRIED SALMON
Savor maple-glazed salmon atop a crispy parmesan cauliflower fritter, delivering a delightful blend of flavors and textures
MARGARITA FLATBREAD
Melted burrata, fresh basil, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce, and cherry tomatoes for a burst of flavor.
BANH MI FLATBREAD
Tangy pickled carrot, succulent BBQ pork, melted mozzarella, fresh jalapeno, cilantro, and Chef's secret Banh Mi sauce
FILET & ARUGULA FLATBREAD
Juicy filet slices, peppery arugula, gooey mozzarella, finished with a tangy balsamic glaze on crispy flatbread.
HARVEST FLATBREAD
Melted trio of cheeses, roasted beets, artichoke, cauliflower, lemon zest, and honey citrus drizzle
FLATBREADS
SALADS
SALMON SWEET POTATO SALAD
maple glazed salmon, kale, roasted sweet potato, cilantro, baby spinach, serrano vinaigrette
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine, dijon croutons, parmesan.
BBQ CHICKEN SALAD
grilled chicken, black bean, tomato, cilantro, red onion, cheddar, crispy bacon, spicy ranch
PANELA SALAD
fresh panela, cherry tomato, cucumber, citrus vinaigrette, sesame seed, red onion
ROASTED BEET SALAS
FILET TACOS
Tender cubed filet with Chef's amazing chimichurri and micro cilantro
BEER BRAISED CARNITAS TACOS
Signature red salsa, diced red onion, cilantro, and house-made guacamole
GRILLED HALIBUT
Grilled halibut topped with zesty purple corn slaw and lime aioli
PANELA TACOS
Mexican cheese, tangy Spanish salsa, and creamy avocado combine in our flavorful Panela Tacos
SHRIMP TACOS
Choose from Firecracker or Pesto parmesan shrimp tacos, bursting with flavor
CAULIFLOWER TACOS
Zesty chimichurri, baby arugula, tangy pickled carrot, and vibrant lemon zest
STREET TACOS
DESSERTS
TIRAMISU
Our unique twist on classic tiramisu: mascarpone genache, coffee cream crust, and genoise biscuit
TRES LECHES CAKE
Try our homemade Mexican shortcake, crowned with whipped cream and fresh berries
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE
Our decadent chocolate treat: a fudgy brownie base, luscious mousse filling, and velvety chocolate ganache
CHEESECAKE
Discover our Chef's renowned cheesecake creations. Inquire about today's tempting cheesecake flavor selection
MARGARITA FLIGHTS
Now our famous Happy Hour Margaritas are available in a flight. Choose from our Perfect Margarita, Spicy Prick, Mango Inferno or Tangerine
DANCING BEARS SPRITZ
Vibrant hibiscus vodka, vermouth, touch of lemon and simple syrup, topped with sparkling wine
TANGERINE SPRITZ
Vodka, tangerine juice, lemon, simple and sparkling wine
JAMAICAN 10 SPEED
Rum, melon, banana, coconut milk and a splash of pineapple
FORGEAT MY MANNERS
Gin, lemon, orgeat, peach, banana
LAVENDER LEMONADE
Pea flower gin, lime, simple syrup
RED SANGRIA
Red wine, citrus, rum, tropical juices
WHISKEY SMASH
whiskey, egg white, mint, simple, lemon
HAPPY HOUR TAPAS
Choose from Goats Love Bacon, Pan Con Tomato, Arancini, Choripan, Bacon Poppers, Riging a Pig or Brie Bee
KUNG PAO SPROUTS
roasted brussel sprouts, kung pao sauce, peanuts
THAI CEVICHE
Shrimp, roasted bell peppers, red onion, parsley, grilled pineapple, thai sauce, plantain chips
SANGRITA CEVICHE
Shrimp, housemade sangrita, creamy avocado, pineapple, red onion, roasted bell pepper cilantro. with crispy plantain chips
BAKED BURRATA
Creamy baked burrata cheese, flavorful garlic, vibrant pesto, and juicy cherry tomatoes
RIVIERA SUNSET
Hibiscus-infused tequila, vibrant citrus, tropical pineapple, black salt rim
HAPPY HOUR MENU
WEEKEND BRUNCH
FRENCH TOAST FLIGHTS
Maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped butter. Choose 3: Mascarpone, Cinnamon Babka, Torrijas or Peanut Butter Jelly
CHEAT DAY
2 eggs your way, filet mignon, crispy bacon, french toast, spicy garlic potatoes
BREAKFAST BURRITO
Housemade guacamole, black beans, pico, cheese, scrambled eggs, sour cream, bacon, spicy potatoes
CHILAQUILES
House red or green chilaquiles sauce, tortilla chips, black bean, red onion, sour cream, mozzarella, queso fresco, cilantro
BREAKFAST QUESADILLA
Grilled flour tortilla, mixed cheese, black bean, bacon, scrambled eggs, house salsa
AVOCADO TOAST
Herbed cream cheese, housemade guacamole, sautéed local cherry tomatoes, onion, micro greens, peanut oil
BASIC BITCH PLATE
crispy bacon, 2 eggs your way, spicy garlic potatoes, sourdough
SALMON TOAST
Herbed cream cheese, smoked salmon, local sautéed cherry tomatoes, onion, micro greens, truffle oil
PANCAKES
Homemade red fruit jam, fluffy pancakes, butter Nutella ganache
FRENCH TOAST BLT SANDWICH
French toast brioche, dijon mustard, lettuce, tomato, crispy bacon, asian vinaigrette
WAFFLES AND CHICKEN
Buttermilk brined fried chicken, scratch waffle, whipped butter, maple syrup
FRENCH TOAST STICKS
brioche donut sticks, cinammon sugar, nutella ganache, butter
MOLLETE SWEET
Toasted ciabatta, melted butter, sugar, housemade jam, fresh berries
FLOOR IS GUAVA
3 rum blend, guava, lime, pineapple, angostura bitters, orgeat
TANGERINE APEROL SPRITZ
Tangerine juice, splash lemon, vodka, simple, sparkling wine
MINDFLAYER
Pea flower gin, jalapeno tequila. pineapple, lime. orgeat
ROOM FOR ACTIVITIES
Hibiscus vodka, apricot, rosé sparkling
FLAMING LIPS
Jalapeño tequila, passion fruit, lime, simple syrup
PINEAPPLE EXPRESS
Tequila, mezcal, charred pineapple, lime, IPA float
FIG HALEY
House fig bourbon, bitters, demarara, vanilla tobacco
ALOE FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Aloe liqueur, grapefruit, lemon, coconut milk
SCOOBY SNACK SHOOTER
Rum, melon, coconut milk, pineapple, lime
CRAFT COCKTAILS
WEEKEND BRUNCH CRAFT COCKTAILS
EARLY BIRDIE
Vodka, orange juice, lemon, mint, simple syrup
SPICY BLOODY MARY
Pepper vodka, lemon, lime, house bloody mix
TANGERINE MIMOSA
Tangerine juice and sparkling wine.
COFFEE IS FOR CLOSERS
Cutlers cold brew, rum blend, lime, banana, pineapple
5 HOUR BRUNCH
Vodka, pineapple, apricot, lemon, vermouth
CARAJILLO
Licor 43 and fresh espresso
BREAKFAST MARGARITA
Blanco tequila, simple syrup, orange juice, lime
SHAMPOO EFFECT
A creamy Carajillo- sugar, licor 43, espresso, cream
FIDO'S BURGER
Mini Burger Potato Cubes
BIRTHDAY DINNER
Diced Filet Sweet Potato
SKINNY GIRL
Choice of Salmon or Chicken White Rice