Jack O'Neill kept life simple; he was into one thing — the ocean — and not much else.
Jack O'Neill Restaurant and Lounge located at Dream Inn. Come enjoy the best of Santa Cruz dining, and full ocean views. Our menu offers selections for the whole family and ingredients and libations all sourced locally.
Open Hours
- Breakfast
7:00AM - 11:00AM
- Brunch
11:00AM - 2:00PM
- Jack's Lounge
11:30AM - 10:30PM
- Dinner
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Menus
Good Start
Daily Smoothie | 8 V VEG GF
Steel Cut Oats | 8 V VEG
local honey, market berries
Granola, Yogurt & Fruit | 12 VEG GF
house-baked granola, local honey, pistachio, pecan, walnuts, coconut, market fruit
Breakfast Pastry | 14 VEG
market fruit
Harvest Vegetable Omelet | 23 VEG GF
harvest vegetables, avocado, egg whites, hash browns
Beechwood Smoked Salmon | 22
country bread, whipped cream cheese, pickled onions, hot house tomatoes
Dawn Patrol
Banana French Toast | 17 VEG
dulce de leche, market fruit
Buttermilk Waffle | 17 VEG
market fruit, maple syrup
Farmstead Ricotta & Lemon Flapjacks | 17 VEG
maple syrup
Classic Breakfast | 20
two eggs any style, choice of bacon, chicken-apple sausage or ham, hash browns, choice of toast
sub pancake | 3 sub fruit | 3
Sunrise Breakfast Burrito* | 21 VEG
hash browns, braised greens, portobello mushroom, egg whites, queso fresco, tomatillo salsa
V option available
Plant-Based Skillet | 20 V GF
braised black beans, hot house tomato, hash browns, harvest vegetable, avocado
Meat & Cheese Omelet | 23 GF
ham, chicken-apple sausage, bacon, cheddar and jack cheese, hash browns
sub fruit | 3
Country-Style Bread & Avocado | 22 VEG
poached eggs, roasted pepper & onions, pea shoots, saba
Chili Crisp Tofu Scramble | 22 V
harvest vegetables, kimchi, quinoa, hash browns
sub fruit | 3
Jack's Favorites
Daybreak Sandwich | 20
two eggs over medium, cheddar cheese, seeded bun, hash browns, choice of ham, chicken-apple sausage or bacon
sub fruit | 3
Chilaquiles Verde & Eggs | 21 VEG GF
two eggs over medium, black beans, queso fresco, red onion, cilantro, crema
Huevos Rancheros Tostada* | 23 GF
two eggs over medium, black beans, mexican chorizo, guajillo salsa, tomatillo salsa, shaved cabbage, queso fresco, pico de gallo
V option available
Dungeness Crabcake Benedict* | 30
citrus hollandaise, country bread, hash browns
sub fruit | 3
Artisanal Ham Benedict* | 27
citrus hollandaise, country bread, hash browns
sub fruit | 3 VEG option available
Beef & Reef Benedict* | 37
caviar citrus hollandaise, striploin of beef, crabcake, country bread, hash browns
sub fruit | 3
Cowell Scramble | 24 GF
three eggs, cheddar cheese, bacon, chicken-apple sausage, ham, roasted peppers & onions, hash browns
sub fruit | 3
Biscuits & Chicken Sausage Gravy* | 23
two eggs over medium, hash browns
sub fruit | 3
steak & eggs | 38
over medium eggs, hollandaise, hash browns
sub fruit | 3
Sides
pancake or french toast | 6
bacon, ham, chicken-apple sausage, chorizo | 7
avocado | 5
fruit bowl | 8
hash browns | 5
artisanal toasted bread or biscuit | 5
breakfast pastry | 5
harvest vegetables | 5
GF - GLUTEN FREE, VEG - VEGETARIAN, V - VEGETARIAN
WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
Brunch
Available 11:00am-2:00pm
Chilaquiles Verde & Eggs | 21 VEG GF
two eggs over medium, black beans, queso fresco, red onion, cilantro, crema
Huevos Rancheros Tostada* | 23 GF
two eggs over medium, black beans, mexican chorizo, guajillo salsa, tomatillo salsa, shaved cabbage, queso fresco, pico de gallo
V option available
Crispy Chicken and Waffle* | 28
two eggs over medium, bacon, hot honey, b&b pickles
Dungeness Crabcake Benedict* | 30
citrus hollandaise, country bread, baby lettuce salad or hash browns
Artisanal Ham Benedict* | 27
citrus hollandaise, country bread, hash browns
Beef & Reef Benedict* | 37
caviar citrus hollandaise, striploin of beef, crabcake, country bread, baby lettuce or hash browns
Biscuits & Chicken Sausage Gravy* | 23
two eggs over medium, hash browns
Soup & Salad
Dream Inn Chowder | Cup 10 | Bowl 15
potatoes, clams, bacon, shellfish velouté
Morning Harvest Vegetable Bisque | VEG GF | Cup 7 | Bowl 10
Baby Lettuce Salad | GF V | 14
seasonal accompaniments, citrus & olive oil vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad* | 16
roasted garlic, hot house tomatoes, romano cheese, country bread, white anchovy dressing
add-ons
+ chicken 10 | + prawns 15 | + pacific catch 19
Chopped Salad | 19
mixed lettuce, blue cheese, egg, pistachio, orchard fruit, turmeric vinaigrette
add-ons
+ chicken 10 | + prawns 15 | + pacific catch 19
Ceviche Tostada Salad* | GF | 21
harvest greens, cucumber, pico de gallo, avocado, leche de tigre
Entree
Reuben Sandwich | 26
corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss, sc sauce, hand-cut fries or baby green salad
Quinoa & Falafel Wrap | 19 VEG
greens, fennel, cucumber, feta, riata, hand-cut fries or baby green salad
add-ons
+ chicken 10 | + prawns 15 | + pacific catch 19
Buddha Bowl | 22 V GF
baby lettuce, roasted onion, peppers, quinoa, chickpeas, black beans, harvest vegetables, avocado
add-ons
+ chicken 10 | + prawns 15 | + pacific catch 19
Jack's Lounge Burger* | 24
chef’s seeded bun, true monterey jack cheese, grilled onion, sc sauce, hand-cut fries or baby green salad
add-ons
+ avocado 5 | + bacon 4 | + mushroom 3
Crispy Chicken Sandwich* | 24
chef’s bun, cheddar cheese, hot house tomato, leaf lettuce, spicy mayo, pickles, hand-cut fries or baby green salad
Crispy Pacific Catch & Fries* | 28
daikon radish & cabbage slaw, tartar sauce
Pacific Catch Tacos*| 24 GF
cabbage, pico de gallo, queso fresco, sriracha mayo, hand-cut fries or baby green salad
Pacific Catch BLT* | 29
seeded ciabatta, bacon, leaf lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce, hand-cut fries or baby green salad
Seafood Cataplana* | 35
sofrito, prawns, mussels, pacific catch, country bread, sriracha mayo
Steak & Fries* | 38 GF
baby green salad, grain mustard hollandaise
Big Eye Ahi Tuna* | 38 GF
steamed rice, harvest vegetables, avocado, sriracha aioli, jalapeño ponzu
GF - Gluten Free, VEG - Vegetarian, V - Vegan
WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness
Starters
Pacific Oyster | 4
mignonette, cocktail sauce, lemon
Baked Bread | 8 VEG
tegner mill grain, cultured butter, truffle
Flat Bread | 17 VEG
rocket, stone fruit, burrata, crispy leeks, saba
Ahi Tuna | 21
dulse seaweed, avocado, kosho ponzu, aioli
Cured Meats & Cheese | 24
grilled country bread, grain mustard, fruit preserves, pickled vegetables
Grilled Quail | 24 GF
padron pepper jelly, stone fruit
Abalone | 26
mushrooms, green chili crisp, saba
Dungeness Crab Cakes | 27
remoulade sauce, daikon radish
Grilled Octopus | 28 GF
celery root, carrots, ink & herb vinaigrette
Tsar Nicoulai Caviar | 42
charred onion dip, potato chips
Soup & Salad
Dream Inn Chowder Bowl | Cup 10 | Bowl 15
potatoes, clams, bacon, shellfish velouté
Harvest Vegetable Bisque | GF | Cup 7 | Bowl 10
Caesar Salad* | 15
roasted garlic, hot house tomatoes, romano cheese, country bread, white anchovy dressing
Baby Lettuce Salad | 14 GF
seasonal accompaniments, citrus vinaigrette
Beets | 16 GF
cabbage, pistachio, orchard fruit, red quinoa, turmeric vinaigrette
add-ons
+ chicken 10 | + prawns 15 | + pacific catch 19
Entrees
Fogline Farms ½ Chicken | 39 GF
heirloom corn polenta, harvest vegetable, mushroom-bone jus
Short Rib of Beef | 49 GF
butter whipped potatoes, braised greens, jus, horseradish crème fraîche
Ribeye Steak | 58 GF
roasted potatoes, harvest potatoes, cabernet jus, horseradish root
Striploin and Prawns | 68 GF
potatoes, squash, corn, peppers, crispy onions, romesco sauce
Big Eye Tuna Steak | 45 GF
country bread, tomatoes, cucumber, tonnato sauce
Pacific “gracie” Catch | 46 GF
heirloom beans, fennel stew, rainbow chard, chimichurri
California Trout | 44 GF
celery root, radish slaw, horseradish and dill ravigote
Black Cod | 42 GF
covington potatoes, charred cabbage, cabernet butter
Seared Scallops | 48 GF
black rice, summer beans, carrots, pistachio, vadouvan sauce
Artisanal Pasta | 33 VEG
mushrooms, harvest vegetables, truffle butter
Braised Chickpeas | 34 V
Flatbread, harvest vegetables, saffron rice
add-ons
+ chicken 10 | + prawns 15 | + pacific catch 19
GF - Gluten Free, VEG - Vegetarian, V - Vegan
WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness
Kids Breakfast
egg your way | 12
choice of meat, hash brown
short stack pancakes | 12
choice of plain or chocolate chip
french toast sticks | 12
powder sugar
oatmeal | 8
with berries
fruit cup | 6
seasonal fruit and banana
Kids Lunch + Dinner
Available 11:00am-Close
crispy chicken tenders | 14
simple salad or fries
Grilled chicken breast | 16
steamed rice, veggies, bbq sauce
daily catch | 17
steamed rice and veggies
Pasta | 14
butter & parmesan or red sauce
Grilled Cheese | 12
simple salad or fries
cheeseburger | 14
meat, cheese, bun
Sides
Simple salad | 6
tomato, cucumbers, ranch
Steamed rice | 4
sliced avocado | 4
Fries | 5
harvest vegetables | 5
Lounge
Pacific Oyster* | 4
mignonette cocktail sauce, lemon
Kennebec Potato Chips | 8
charred onion dip, diablo sea salt
El Taco* | 9
carnitas or fish, cabbage, pico de gallo, queso fresco, sriracha aioli
Caesar Salad* | 15
roasted garlic, hot house tomatoes, romano cheese, country bread, white anchovy dressing
+ chicken 10 | + prawns 15 | + pacific catch 19
Heirloom Tomato Salad | 16
savoy spinach, stone fruit, walnuts, goat cheese, basil ravigote
add-ons
+ chicken 10 | + prawns 15 | + pacific catch 19
Loaded Hand Cut Fries* | 12
SC sauce, caramelized onions, cheddar & jack cheese
add-ons
+ avocado 5 | + bacon 4 | + mushroom 3 | + short rib 10
Beets | 16
cabbage, pistachio, orchard fruit, red quinoa, turmeric vinaigrette
add-ons
+ avocado 5 | + bacon 4 | + mushroom 3
Dry Rub Chicken Wings* | 18
blue cheese dip, black cone salt
Jack's Lounge Burger* | 24
chef’s seeded bun, true monterey jack cheese, grilled onion, SC sauce, fries
add-ons
+ avocado 5 | + bacon 4 | + mushrooms 3 | + short ribs 10
Mac'n'Cheese* | 12
three cheese blend
add-ons
+ bacon 4 | + mushrooms 3 | + short rib 10
Cured Meats & Cheese Board* | 22
grilled country bread, grain mustard, fruit preserves, pickled vegetables
Dream Inn Chowder* cup 10 | bowl 15
potatoes, clams, bacon, shellfish velouté
Ahi Tuna Poke* | 21
dulse seaweed chips, avocado, kosho ponzu, aioli
Dungeness Crab Cakes* | 27
remoulade sauce, daikon radish
Grilled Quail | 24 GF
padron pepper jelly stone fruit
Hot Crispy Chicken Sliders* | 18
poppy seed bun, pickles, coleslaw, sriracha aioli
add-ons
+ avocado 5 | + bacon 4 | + hand cut fries 6
Kids Menu Available Upon Request
Chardonnay G | B
wente estates, riva ridge, 2023, monterey 15 | 60
domaine eden, 2021, santa cruz 15 | 60
hess, 2023, napa16 | 64
freemark abbey, 2021, napa 21 | 84
rombauer, 2023, napa 88
armitage, 2023, santa cruz 56
bernardus, 2019, monterey 80
chateau montelena, 2022, napa 140
duckhorn, 2022, napa 72
flowers, 2023, napa 120
sanford, 2021, santa rita hills 60
Sauvignon Blanc G | B
rombauer, 2023, napa 15 | 60
groth, 2023, napa 16 | 64
twomey, 2022, napa 22 | 88
bernardus, 2023, monterey 56
le pich, 2022, napa 76
Other Whites G| B
bargetto, pinot grigio, 2023, santa cruz 15 | 60
fableist, albarino, 2023, paso robles 16 | 64
copain, daybreak blend, 2022, napa 72
Rose G | B
birichino vin gris, 2023,santa cruz15 | 60
daou, 2022, paso robles 60
mcintyre, 2021, monterey 48
cambria julia's vineyard, 2022, santa maria valley110
Sparkling G | B
chamdeville, blanc de blancs, france13 | 52
mionetto, prosecco, italy 15 | 60
pommery, brut, champagne, france 16 | 64
decoy, brut, napa 18 | 72
drappier, brut rose, france 120
veuve cliquot, champagne, france 120
louis roederer, brut rose, france 160
Pinot Noir G | B
alfaro, 2024, santa cruz 17 | 68
soquel vineyards "estate", 2022, santa cruz 20 | 80
belle glos, 2022, los alturas 20 | 80
belle glos, 2021,dairyman russian river valley23 | 92
testarossa, 2023, los gatos60
goldeneye, 2020, anderson valley (375ml)60
cherry pie, 2021, tri-county56
beauregard, 2022, santa cruz77
sanford, 2021, santa rita hills80
kosta brown, 2022, sonoma coast110
goldeneye, 2020, anderson valley (750ml)375
flowers, 2021, russian river120
patz & hall, 2018, chenoweth ranch120
Cabernet SauvignonG | B
serial, 2021, paso robles 15 | 60
daou, 2022, paso robles 15 | 60
byington, 2017 , santa cruz 16 | 64
justin, 2021, paso robles 18 | 72
quilt, 2022, napa 80
timberline, 2019, napa 120
perruci family vineyards, 2019, santa cruz 120
jayson by pahlmeyer, 2020, napa 180
silver oak, 2019, alexander valley 190
beaureguard, 2021, santa cruz 220
alpha omega, 2018, napa 300
silver oak, 2018, napa 300
Merlot G | B
rombauer, 2022, napa 24 | 96
bargetto, 2021, santa cruz 64
duckhorn, 2019, napa 140
Zinfandel G | B
bedrock, 2022, sonoma16 | 64
beauregard, 2019, santa cruz17 | 68
storybook mountain, 2018, napa 130
Other Reds G | B
caymus, the walking fool red blend, 2022, napa 15 | 60
michael david, inkblot cabernet franc, 2021, lodi 60
byington, alliage, 2015, santa cruz 60
tablas creek vineyard, gsm blend, 2022 paso robles 64
prisoner, red blend, 2022, napa 120
justin, isosceles, 2019, paso robles 130
orin swift, 8 years in the desert, 2021, napa 130
orin swift, papillon, 2020, napa 150
bernardus, marinus, 2014, carmel valley 175
Draft Beer
scrimshaw pilsner | 12
santa cruz mountain amber | 12
discretion uncle dave's IPA | 12
alvarado street mai tai IPA | 12
humble sea socks n sandals hazy IPA | 12
rotating local breweries | 12
Non-Alcoholic
heineken 00 | 8
corona NA | 8
lagunitas NA | 8
By The Can 16oz
assorted corralito brewery | 12
assorted SC mountain brewery | 12
By The Can 12oz
12oz sierra nevada pale ale | 8
sierra nevada hazy ipa | 8
lagunitas ipa | 8
negra modelo | 8
modelo especial | 8
guinness | 8
coors light | 8
miller lite | 8
corona | 8
heineken | 8
Cocktails
dreamarita | 16
insolito tequila, lime juice, agave, choice of dreamy fruit juices
smoke on the water | 16
larceny bourbon, whistle pig piggy back rye, maple syrup, black walnut bitters and smoke
seafoam dreams | 16
nolet's gin, pineapple lemon juice, rosemary syrup, orgeat and basil
santa cruz mountain sour | 16
redwood empire lost monarch, chartreuse yellow, lemon, bitters, and a float of red wine
the bitter rose | 16
patron sherry, cask anejo tequila, coconut fat washed campari, lillet blanc
smoke & petals | 16
huxal mezcal, st. germain elderflower liqueur, grapefruit
lilikoi bay | 16
arette reposado, honey passionfruit syrup, lemon, topped with tonic water
the broken leash | 16
brugal extra dry white rum, tempest fugit banane, coconut syrup, lime
elixir 1605 | 16
venus gin no. 1, chartreuse green, ginger syrup, lime
bali bloom | 16
charbay vodka infused with hibiscus, chambord, pineapple lemon juice
high rye hammock | 16
whistle pig piggy back rye, banane lieqeuer, demerara syrup, black walnut bitters
lighthouse ave. | 16
ketel one vodka, campari, strawberry chamomile syrup, passionfruit lemon juice
Spirit-Free Cocktails
strawberry fields | 12
strawberry syrup, orgeat, fresh lemon juice and soda water
mangonada spritz | 12
mango syrup, chamoy, fresh lime juice and soda water with a tajín rim
venetian spritz | 15
non-alcoholic aperol spritz
fresh lemonade | 10
fresh lemon juice sweetened to perfection. Still or Sparkling
+ strawberry, mango or passionfruit syrup | 1
GF - Gluten Free, VEG - Vegetarian, V - Vegan
WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness
Thanksgiving
Regular Menu + Special 11am–1pm | 38
Roasted Pasture Raised Turkey
whipped potato, brioche stuffing, green beans, citrus cranberry, giblet gravy
3-Course Prix Fixe 1pm–8pm | 85
Beginning
Please Choose One
Kabocha Pumpkin Bisque
pepita salsa verde, pomegranate
Winter Chicories
heirloom beets, orchard fruit, fennel, walnuts, cider vinaigrette
Duck Toast
grain mustard, far west fungi, cheve
Chicken Liver Mousse
persimmon, fine herbs, brioche
Entrees
Please Choose One
Roasted Pasture Raised Turkey
whipped potato, brioche stuffing, green beans, citrus cranberry, giblet gravy
Braised Short Rib
roasted potatoes, celery root, carrots, turnips, sauce bearnaise
Pacific Catch
pumpkin risotto, rainbow chard, crispy parsnips, saba
Harvest Vegetable Pot Pie
roots vegetables, Covington potato, leeks, parsnip velouté
Final
Please Choose One
Orchard Fruit Crisp
caramel, churned vanilla ice cream
Fairytale Pumpkin Cheesecake
graham cracker streusel, churned nutmeg ice cream
*dietary restrictions and some food preference substitutions can be made with notice*
Christmas Day
Regular Brunch Menu + Special 11am–1pm | 32
Lobster And Steak Benedict
california white sturgeon caviar hollandaise
3-Course Prix Fixe Dinner 1pm–8pm | 95
Beginning
Please Choose One
Cauliflower Miso Bisque
orchard fruit, bay laurel gastrique
Harvest Greens
celery root, charred fennel, winter citrus, quince, lemon-dill vinaigrette
Wedge Salad GF
braised bacon, hollister grape tomatoes, garden chives, radish, blue cheese dressing
Pork Belly
otto file grits, braised cabbage, orchard fruit agrodolce
Entrees
Please Choose One
Strip Loin of Beef | GF
gratin potatoes, root vegetables, sauce bearnaise
Corvus Quail
ancient grains, orchard fruit, bok choy, natural jus
Lobster & Prawns
bisque, squash ravioli, caviar toast
Pacific Catch
yukon potato pillows, honey nut squash, savoy spinach, mustard butter
Crispy Duck Breast
melted leeks, chanterelles, cabbage, beet- mustard jus
Pumpkin and Mushroom Curry
alliums, vandouvan coconut broth, jasmine rice
Final
Please Choose One
Orchard Tart
cranberry, marzipan, cinnamon ice cream
Chestnut Trifle
vanilla chiffon, chestnut cream, chocolate
Pot de Creme | V, GF
meringue, coconut, kumquats
*dietary restrictions and some food preference substitutions can be made with notice*
New Year's Eve
3-Course Dinner | 105
With Champagne Toast & Amuse-Bouche
From 4pm To 9pm
Beginning
Please Choose One
Dungeness Crab
avocado puree, meyer lemon aioli, crème fraîche, kaluga caviar
Seasonal Vegetable Bisque | VEG, GF
roasted root vegetables, toasted pumpkin seeds, chive oil
Big Eye Tuna Tartare
sesame crisp, ponzu, avocado, radish, micro cilantro
Winter Lettuce Salad | V, GF
winter citrus, pomegranante, goast cheese, candied praline, champagne vinaigrette
Entrees
Please Choose One
Seared Monterey Halibut and Mushroom-Beet Risotto
arborio rice, porcini emulsion, parmesan tuile
Prime Filet of Beef | GF
black truffle bordelaise, pomme puree, glazed baby carrot
Champagne Glazed Roasted Chicken
champagne jus, treacle-glazed winter squash and more, potato pavè
Wild Mushroom Mosaic | VEG, GF
layered forest mushrooms, smoked onion soubise, maple gastrique, crispy kale
Final
Please Choose One
Chocolate Decadence
raspberry, crème fraîche, caramel
Olive Oil Cake
pistachio, grapefruit, meringue, cream
Tapioca
coconut, winter citrus, marcona almond
*dietary restrictions and some food preference substitutions can be made with notice*
Santa Cruz, Through and Through
Jack loved Northern California for its beaches. We love it for its food, and for good reason too. Regional ingredients drive our menu: Our fresh-caught seafood comes right from the Monterey Bay following all sustainability standards, and our seasonal produce is sourced from a number of area farmers. It sets us apart from other downtown Santa Cruz restaurants; why go global when local does just fine?
Live Music & Local Cuisine
Whether you're a Santa Cruz local or simply hanging ten for the weekend, we invite you to join us for Live Music at Jack O'Neill Restaurant. Sing and sway to some of the area's top musicians every week. Check out some of our holiday specials or enjoy Jack's signature cocktails and snack on our seasonal coastal bites.
A Gift for Food Lovers
Whether you're craving waves or a fresh fish filet, a day by the water is best spent with friends. Feeling the NorCal spirit? Purchase a gift card and treat your loved ones to a laid-back meal.