Back Nine Grill & BAR Menu – Santa Cruz, CA

Type : Bar & grill

Location : Santa Cruz, CA

The owners of the Back Nine Grill & Bar were equally inspired by the rich history of local cuisine and food preparation dating back to Rancho Carbonero. In Spanish, Carbonero is a place where charcoal is burned, much like an American BBQ. Our expansive fresh grill menu hopefully creates a pleasurable time for each of our Back Nine Grill & Bar guests, as they view part of the famed course’s front nine.

Steaks, burgers & other grill options in a rustic, elegant restaurant at the Inn at Pasatiempo. Based on 386 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Back Nine Grill & BAR 95060

Address:
555 Hwy 17 at Pasatiempo exit, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Phone: (831) 226-2350

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Hours

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11 AM–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM

Menu

Main Menu – Indoor & Outdoor Dining & To-Go
Family Meals To-Go
Rack of Ribs, 1 lb of Pulled Pork & a Whole Roasted Chicken. Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw & Dinner Rolls. Brownies & a Pint of Vanilla Ice Cream.		 $128.99
Coconut Crusted Jumbo Prawns
Tiger prawns coated in coconut flakes and dusted with our special “Back Nine Spice”. Served with a sweet and tangy peach dipping sauce.		 $10.89
Mozzarella Sticks
Served with marinara sauce.		 $9.29
Artichoke Hearts
House breaded and fried artichoke hearts with homemade ranch dressing on the side.		 $9.29
Wings Over Texas
Our meaty Buffalo style bone-in wings are tossed in your choice of Buffalo, Extra Hot, Spicy Peach or BBQ sauce. Paired with a cool bleu cheese dressing.		 $10.89
Classic Style Prawn Cocktail
Served with a zesty homemade cocktail sauce.		 $10.89
Ginger Garlic Prawns
Prawns sautéed with ginger, garlic and white wine. Paired with a wasabi aioli.		 $12.79
Crispy Green Beans
Seasoned with our special “Back Nine Spice”. Smothered in our homemade ranch dressing.		 $9.89
Fully Loaded Pulled Pork Skins
Giant potato skins filled with pulled pork, sour cream, red onions, cheddar cheese and smoked bacon, topped with chives. Oven baked, not fried! Accompanied by homemade ranch dressing.		 $13.89
Seasoned Onion Rings
Cooked to a golden brown and seasoned with our special “Back Nine Spice”.		 $8.89
Crispy Calamari
Lightly breaded and golden brown Monterey Bay calamari mixed with onions and jalapenos. Served with cocktail and tarter sauces.		 $12.89
Santa Cruz Sampler
A sampler platter of Crispy Green Beans, Seasoned Onion Rings, Pulled Pork Skins, and Mozzarella Sticks. (No substitutions please)		 $17.89
Back NIne House Chips
House cut potato chips fried to perfection & served with our Chipotle Aioli		 $6.29
Veggie Skins
Our delicious potato skins served Veggie style! Made with our vegetarian chili, topped with cheddar cheese & served with our buttermilk ranch		 $13.89
Warm & Gooey Baked Brie
Baked Brie served with roasted garlic, candied pecans, dried cranberries & fig jam. Served with warm ciabatta		 $15.29
Fried Cauliflower
Seasoned with our Back Nine Spice & served with our homemade ranch.		 $9.89
Artichoke Souffle
A velvety blend of artichoke hearts, Parmesan & cream cheese & a dash of Tabasco. Served warm with ciabatta		 $13.29
The Wedge
Crispy wedge of iceberg lettuce drizzled with homemade bleu cheese and balsamic dressing. Topped with crumbled Pt. Reyes bleu cheese crumbles, applewood smoked bacon, had-boiled egg, cherry tomatoes and scallions.		 $12.89
Bleu Cheese & Pear Salad
Tossed greens served with pears, Pt. Reyes bleu cheese crumbles, candied pecans and cherry tomatoes in a homemade sherry vinaigrette.		 $12.89
BBQ Chicken Salad
Locally grown greens, black beans, sweet corn, jicama, cilantro, basil, crispy corn tortilla strips, and white cheddar served with our special homemade ranch dressing. Topped with chopped BBQ chicken breast, diced tomatoes, and green onions.		 $16.29
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce served classically tossed in a Caesar dressing and topped with grated Parmesan cheese and herb seasoned croutons.		 $11.89
Apple-Feta Salad
Slices of crisp Fuji and Granny Smith apples, feta cheese, red onion and candied walnuts on top of locally grown greens and balsamic Vinaigrette.		 $11.89
Tossed Green Salad
A scrumptious collection of locally grown greens topped with dried cranberries, tomatoes and croutons. Your choice of dressing (ranch, bleu cheese, balsamic or thousand island).		 $7.89
Veggie Chili
Our delicious chili with mushrooms, corn, peppers, kidney & black beans. Topped with cheddar, a dollop of sour cream & red onions. Cup or bowl available		 $4.89
Beet Salad
Red & golden beets, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds over mixed greens. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette		 $12.89
Green Horn Vegetarian Burger
Black beans, tomatoes, green and red bell peppers combine to make this spicy vegetarian patty. Served with your choice of side.		 $12.29
Grilled Portabella Mushroom Sandwich
Grilled Portabella mushroom on a fresh Le Boulanger egg bun with arugula, balsamic, red onion, roasted sweet peppers, provolone cheese and a dijonaise spread.		 $14.69
Mushroom Risotto
Creamy risotto served with a mushroom blend and asparagus topped with parmesan cheese. Vegan option available.		 $17.99
Peppered Flat Iron Steak
Topped with Pt. Reyes bleu cheese butter, red wine demi-glace and served with herb roasted fingerling potatoes and grill pressed broccolini.		 $34.89
Fish And Chips
Wild Alaskan cod in our homemade beer batter and served with homemade fries and coleslaw.		 $17.89
Grilled Pork Chop
12 oz. antibiotic free bone-in pork chop cooked to medium temperature. Topped with grilled green apple slices and a sweet & spicy glaze. Served with seasonal vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes.		 $23.89
Grilled Salmon
Creative brand; organic, sustainable, Pacific Chinook salmon grilled to perfection with lemon herb butter. Served with seasonal vegetables and herb roasted fingerling potatoes.		 $32.29
Back Nine Half Smoked Chicken
Dry rubbed and smoked chicken glazed with our tangy BBQ sauce and your choice of one side.		 $18.89
Pork Ribs
St. Louis ribs basted in our award winning BBQ sauce and served with your choice of fresh made sides.		 $19.89
New York Steak
10 oz. New York steak cooked just the way you like it. Served with sautéed mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus.		 $36.89
Ribeye Steak Dinner
16 oz choice ribeye grilled to your liking. Topped with charred sweet onions & red wine compound butter. Served with fingerling potatoes & house vegetables.		 $49.89
Grilled Mahi Mahi
8 oz. of Mahi Mahi grilled & topped with homemade mango salsa & served with sauteed veggies & wild rice pilaf		 $24.89
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables $5.89
Granny Smith Apple Coleslaw $5.89
House Made Fries $5.89
Baked Potato
available after 4:30pm		 $6.89
Garlic Mashed Potatoes $5.89
Scalloped Potatoes $5.89
Sweet Potato Fries $5.89
Soup Of The Day $4.39
Side Caesar Salad $5.89
Side Green Salad $5.89
Wild Rice Pilaf $5.89
Baked Beans $5.89
Onion Rings $5.89
1/2 LB. Angus Burger
Choice Chuck, ground fresh daily. Build your burger with the items listed below.		 $14.29
The Outlaw Burger
Cooked to your preference and basted with an all-natural homemade whiskey glaze then topped with pepper jack cheese, thick applewood smoked bacon and seasoned onion rings. Served on a ciabatta roll.		 $18.29
Grilled Santa Cruz Chicken Sandwich
Grilled all-natural chicken breast with roasted sweet peppers, balsamic onions, baby arugula, pesto and provolone cheese. Served on a fresh baked egg bun.		 $15.89
Spicy Pulled Pork Sandwich
Tender smoked pork shoulder mixed with a tangy BBQ sauce and topped with homemade Granny Smith apple coleslaw on a soft French roll.		 $15.29
Grilled Mahi Sandwich
8 oz. Grilled Mahi Mahi on our French roll with wasabi aioli & teriyaki glaze & cole slaw		 $19.89
Back Nine BLTA
Fresh avocado, Applewood bacon, tomatoes & romaine lettuce with mayo on a toasted French roll.		 $16.89
Berry Cobbler
Baked fresh daily. Flaky cobbler topping over berries. Served a la mode.		 $6.89
New York Style Cheesecake
New York cheesecake topped with a fruit sauce.		 $6.89
Luscious Lemon Bar
Luscious and lively lemon curd in a buttery shortbread.		 $3.89
Molten Chocolate Cake
Moist dark chocolate cake filled with a dark chocolate truffle that is served warm and a la mode.		 $6.89
Triple Chocolate Brownie Sundae
Served with vanilla bean ice cream.		 $5.89
Ice Cream
Assorted selection of Marianne’s Ice Cream. Please ask your server for available flavors.		 $4.29
Peach Crisp
Served warm & with Marianne’s Vanilla ice cream		 $6.89
Cat & Cloud Coffee Or Tea
Hot or Iced		 $2.99
Milk $3.29
Pellegrino Sparkling Water $2.79
Soft Drinks – 20oz Bottles To-Go
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite		 $2.99
Kid’s Menu – Indoor & Outdoor Dining & Curbside Pickup To-Go
Chicken Tenders $6.89
Grilled Cheese Sandwich $6.49
Mini Cheese Pizza $7.49
Mini Corn Dogs $6.89
Kraft Macaroni And Cheese $6.49
Cheesburger $7.99
Green Salad
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
Seasoned Onion Rings
Soup Of The Day
Wine List – Indoor & Outdoor Dining & Curbside Pickup To-Go
Morgan, Sauvignon Blanc, Monterey $36.00
Soquel Vineyard, Pinot Grigio, CA $34.00
Sycamore Lane, Pinot Grigio, CA $8.00
Whispering Angel, Rosé, France $13.00
Charles Krug, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa $12.00
Colibri By Clos, Rose, CA $10.00
Storrs, SCM $52.00
Rombauer, Napa $60.00
Sycamore Lane, CA $27.00
Domaine Eden, SCM $15.00
Charles Krug, Napa $11.00
Wright’s Station, SCM $14.00
Louis Pommery Brut, Healdsburg $13.00
Gratien & Meyer Brut Rose, France $12.00
McKenzie, Lodi $14.00
Ridge Three Valleys, Healdsburg $15.00
HamDog, Santa Clara Valley $16.00
Bargetto, SCM $42.00
Soquel Vineyard, SCM $42.00
Soquel, SLH Doctor’s Vineyard $65.00
Charles Krug Merlot $13.00
Silver Oak, Alexander Valley $108.00
Kathryn Kennedy, SCM $58.00
Foxglove, Paso Robles $32.00
Sycamore Lane, CA $8.00
Ridge, 3 Valleys, CA $13.00
Soquel Vineyard, Trinity Red Blend, CA $33.00
Sones, Sack, Santa Clara, CA $10.00
Beer & Spirits – Indoor & Outdoor Dining & Curbside Pickup To-Go
Lagunitas IPA $5.00
Bud Light $5.00
Modelo Especial $5.00
Coors Light $5.00
Sierra Pale Ale $5.00
Corona $5.00
Stella Artois $5.00
Firestone 805 $5.00
Guinness $5.00
St. Pauli Non-Alcoholic $5.00
Steel Bonnet Rotating Tap $7.50
Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing Amber $7.50
Corralitos Brewing Co. Blonde Ale $7.50
Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing Pacific IPA $7.50
Discretion Shimmer Pils $7.50
Discretion Jugo Nuevo Hazy IPA $7.50
Strawberry Lemon Drop
Real strawberries muddled together with Back Nine Lemon Vodka and fresh lemon juice, with a sugar rim.		 $12.00
Back Nine Martini
Back Nine Vodka martini served with blue cheese and spicy pepper olive		 $13.00
Monterey Old Fashion
Fog’s End Monterey Rye with muddled orange, Italian brandied Cherry and bitters.		 $12.00
Swift Street
A crisp and refreshing cocktail with Venus #1 Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, cucumber, lime & topped with soda.		 $13.00
Smokey Paloma
Vida Mezcal paired with ruby red grapefruit, honey simple syrup, lime & soda		 $12.00
The Santa Cruz Sour
A classic bourbon sour with Buffalo Trace & a float of Soquel Pinot Noir		 $13.00
Sex On The Back Nine
Fog’s End California Moonshine, Peach Schnapps, cranberry juice & OJ		 $12.00
Basil Cucumber Cooler
Crisp, muddled basil with Back Nine Cucumber Vodka, lime juice & simple syrup		 $12.00
The Violet Fizz
Venus Gin, Creme de Violette, lemon juice, splash of simple syrup & Louis Pommery Brut floater		 $12.00
Bay Punch
Back Nine Coconut Rum, blue curacao, pineapple juice		 $12.00
Happy Hour – Indoor & Outdoor Dining & Curbside Pickup To-Go
3-6pm – Half Off Appetizers
3-6pm Happy Hour offer excludes the Slow-Smoked Pork Shanks and the Santa Cruz Sampler Platter

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Reviews

Cheryl Noon
We went to Back Nine on a whim the other night hoping to enjoy a nice dinner before heading home to the SLV. Those hopes did not come to fruition. From the poor, neglectful service to the unappetizing, overpriced food it was a true letdown.

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P Largo
Very good beet Salad with blackened halibut. Delicious lemon drop too!

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Chip Chapin
The Back Nine is a great place for lunch or dinner, and they have an outstanding happy hour. Service is generally excellent although there was one time a few years ago, on a holiday, where it was very slow. Prices are very reasonable, dishes are very good, nothing exotic. The atmosphere is very cozy and comfortable with a fireplace and couches in the lounge area. They have an outdoor seating area in front; it’s great when the weather is nice, though a little noisy from the nearby highway.

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kendra neese
Amazing food, excellent quality. Ordered 3 appetizers and each one of us got something different and tried each others meals. We were all extremely satisfied, full and loved the kind attentive staff. Definitely plan on returning in the future!

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Spiritual Wanderling
Delicious food. I had the potato skins and omg, the flavor was amazing. My husband had the new york strip and that was awesome too! 10/10 for our first time! The torches outside were a nice and warming touch!

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Xavier Escobedo
Don’t have a picture of the Coco Prawns because I ate them right on sight! Everything else was delicious, burger right on point Enough said. Hostesses we’re very friendly and beautiful experience.

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Chrystina Dalla
The food here is always great! The staff could be more attentive.. I did wait for 30 minutes before a server came to take even just our drink order. Lots of seats inside and out. They often have large groups and it can get very loud. They have plenty of heaters outside too. (Only dislike is the dessert, none of us are ever impressed).

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bruce weintraub
Had rehearsal dinner party there. Bartender was great, friendly, and helpful. Wait staff also pretty good…well seasoned for tourists visiting Santa Cruz.

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Christopher Keys
Fair selection of beer. Food is good, better than a lot of golf course offerings. Would recommend you give it a try.

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Roberta Rogers
I literally dream about these chicken wings and stop every trip to Santa Cruz! (Gluten free 🙂 my son loves the Mac and cheese! (Regular, but very picky 5yo)

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