Lunch and Dinner Menu

We are open from 7am - midnight 364 days a year - Closed Christmas Day

Crest Appetizers

Stuffed Jalepeños: $6.75; Jalepeños stuffed with cream cheese, rolled in cracker crumbs and deep fried to a golden brown.

Isabella's Patties: $7.95; Zucchini, grated fresh Parmesan, potato, Italian parsley and garlic patties sautéed in olive oil.

Cheese “Butta” Squares: $8.50; Multi-grain, spread with gorgonzola cheese butter on both sides, stuffed with pears and sundried tomatoes. Served with a cup of fresh fruit.

Sliders: $9.25; Angus beef & garlic make up these 3 patties served with your choice of cheese. Served with homemade potato chips.

BBQ Pork Sliders: $9.25; 3 sliders. Served with homemade chips.

Spicy Chicken Skewers: $7.50; Marinated chicken thighs served with bleu cheese dressing, celery and carrots. Spicy!

Crest Dinner Salad: $3.95 w/entree, $6.95 a la carte; Avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes, mushrooms, field greens with red cabbage and julienne carrots.

Fried Mozzarella: $5.95; A slab of fresh cut mozzarella, lightly breaded and served on top of marinara sauce.

Vegetable Steam Basket: $8.95; Fresh broccoli, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, green beans and cauliflower, steamed in a bamboo basket. Add melted jack or cheddar for $9.95.

Veggie Chili: $6.75; A hearty mixture of onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, garbanzo and kidney beans, herbs & spices.

Onion Loaf: $5.75; Beer battered and deep fried.

Iceberg Wedge: $6.95; Blue cheese crumbles, blue cheese dressing, tomatoes and chopped bacon.

Fresh Mango & Brie Quesadilla: $8.25; Served with salsa fresca.

Shrimp and Veggie Quesadilla: $9.95; Shrimp is marinated in orange juice, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper and paprika. The flour tortilla is stuffed with shrimp, corn, onions, zucchini, jack & cheddar cheeses. Served with salsa verde.

Fruit & Cottage Cheese: $9.95; Fresh seasonal fruit with a dollop of cottage cheese.

Homemade Soup of the Day

Bowl $5.95 Cup $3.75

Daily: Chicken Tortilla and Veggie Chili
Monday: Cream of Roasted Bell Pepper
Tuesday: Shrimp Bisque
Wednesday: Albondigas

Thursday: Bleu Cheese Potato With Bacon
Friday: Cream of Mushroom
Saturday: Apple Brie
Sunday: Tomato Basil

Beer & Wine top Appetizers

Beer & Wine

Wine flights! Taste any 3 wines on our list $8.95

White Wine

Prices are by the Glass/Bottle.

Ramond Chardonnay: $7.25/$18.95
Edna Valley Chardonnay: $8.25/$23.95
Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio: $6.95/17.95
MacMurray Pinot Gris: $7.95/23.95
J. Lohr White Riesling: $6.50/$16.95
Starborough Sauvignon Blanc: $7.95/20.95
Mimosa: $5.95

Red Wine

Red Rock Merlot: $7.25/$18.95
Mirassou Pinot Noir: $7.75/$21.95
Mirassou Cabernet Sauvignon: $6.95/$17.95
Bridlewood Syrah: $7.95/$23.95
McWilliams Shiraz: $7.25/$18.95
Rancho Zabaco Zinfandel: $7.75/$21.95
Poggio Basso Chianti: $6.50/$16.95
Belasco De Baquedano Llama Malbec: $9.50/$27.95
La Playa Carmenere: $8.95/$25.95
Sangria: $5.95

San Diego Craft Beers

Coronado Brewing Orange Ave Wit(Coronado, CA): $4.25
Coronado Brewing Mermaid's Red Ale (Coronado, CA): $4.25
Ballast Point Calico Amber Ale (San Diego): $4.25
Karl Strauss Endless Summer Light (San Diego): $3.95
Karl Strauss Red Trolley Ale (San Diego): $4.25
Stone Levitation Ale (Escondido, CA): $4.25

More Beers

Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA (Healdsburg, CA): $4.50
Bohemia (CCM Mexico): $4.25

Salads top Beer & Wine

Fresh Salads

Salad Dressings: Honey Jalepeño, Bleu Cheese, Thousand Island, Ranch, Basil, Raspberry or Honey Oriental Vinaigrette

Cecelia's Chopped Salad: $11.25; Chopped turkey, mangos, walnuts, gorgonzola cheese, jicama, apples and spinach.

BBQ Chicken Ranchero: $11.50; BBQ chicken breast sliced atop romaine with corn, black beans, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and red bell peppers.

Flat Iron Steak Artichoke: $15.95; Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, green onions, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and marinated sliced steak on a bed of field greens. Substitute chicken for $11.95

Hot Chicken: $11.50; A marinated chicken breast, tomatoes, avocado, red onions, cucumber and blue cheese crumbles on field greens.

Gorgonzola Shrimp Spinach: $13.95; Fresh spinach tossed with caramelized pecans, red onions, mushrooms & gorgonzola cheese. With chicken $11.95.

Crest Chicken Cobb: $12.95; Avocado, bacon bits, tomato, cheddar, jack & blue cheese on field greens.

Chicken Mojo: $11.50; Garlic, cumin and orange juice marinated chicken breast. Romaine lettuce, fresh mangoes, oranges, cucumbers and tomatoes. With a citrus soy vinaigrette. With Shrimp $14.50.

Chicken Gorgonzola Caesar: $11.95; Strips of chicken breast, tossed with gorgonzola, romaine lettuce & Parmesan cheese. With Flat Iron Steak $15.95, with Shrimp $14.95.

Mediterranean Chicken: $12.95; Beets, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes on a bed of romaine. Topped with feta cheese and herbal marinated chicken breast. With Flat Iron Steak. $15.95

Fruit & Cottage Cheese: $9.95; Fresh seasonal fruit with a dollop of cottage cheese.

Crestwiches top Salads

Crestwiches

Unless otherwise stated, your choice of sides are homemade potato chips, fresh cut french fries, cottage cheese, field green salad, jicama coleslaw, or potato salad. Choose sourdough, whole wheat, multigrain or rye bread. Substitute fruit for side, $3.00.

Soup Salad Sandwich: $10.25; Choice of grilled veggie, B.T.C.A. or tuna melt with a cup of soup and salad.

Cold Turkey Meatloaf: $8.25; Two thick slices of our homemade turkey meatloaf with lettuce, tomato, red onion and avocado.

Curry Chicken Salad: $9.50; Sliced chicken breast, shredded carrots, sliced almonds, honey and curry spices.

Poppy's Favorite: $7.95; Gouda cheese, ham with jalapeños, onion & avocado.

Turkey & Ham Stack: $11.95; Stacks of fresh baked turkey, ham, tomatoes, avocado and onion, on a large croissant. Served with fresh fruit.

Veggie: $8.95; Fresh cucumbers, mushrooms, tomatoes & avocado, topped with melted cheese. Served with fresh fruit.

Grilled Sandwiches top Crestwiches

Grilled Sandwiches

Mexican Chicken Torta: $11.95; Marinated chicken breast served on our authentic telera roll. Topped with guacamole, sour cream, salsa & fresh cilantro.

BBQ Chicken: $9.50; A sliced chicken breast sautéed in a spicy BBQ sauce and poured over an onion roll.

Portabello Sandwich: $9.95; Sautéed portabello mushrooms, onions, spice mix, stuffed in grilled whole wheat. Topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and tahini-ranch sauce.

Tuna Melt: $8.95; White albacore tuna salad and slices of cheddar cheese.

Turkey or Chicken Breast Club: $9.25; Slices of oven baked turkey or chicken breast, bacon & Swiss cheese with lettuce & tomato.

Italian Dip: $9.25; Our home-cooked sliced roast beef, heated on a cheese-buttered Italian roll and served au jus. Add Swiss cheese and grilled onions $9.25

Turkey & Brie: $8.95; Oven baked turkey, melted brie & sautéed onions.

Hot Mexican Roast Beef: $8.95; Home cooked roast beef, melted jalapeño cheese, avocado and salsa fresca.

Cubana Sandwich: $10.25; Telera roll stuffed with oven roasted pork loin, ham, kosher pickle spears, jack cheese & orange juice vinaigrette.

Turkey Spears: $8.95; Oven baked turkey breast and tender asparagus spears with a blanket of melted cheese.

Open Faced Top Sirloin: $16.95; Topped with gorgonzola butter, our 9 oz. center cut steak is broiled and served atop our grilled Italian roll. Served with french fries and jicama coleslaw.

Monterey Chicken: $10.25; A chicken breast topped with honey cured bacon Swiss and jack cheese.

Orange Anchiote Pulled Pork: $11.25; Cooked in an orange mop sauce; rubbed in an anchiote seasoning paste and served on a telera roll layered with avocado, jicama coleslaw, queso fresco, cilantro and onion.

B.T.C.A.: $8.95; Bacon, tomato, cheese & avocado.

Pesto Veggie: $9.95; Grilled onions, red & green bell peppers, fresh basil, then topped with mozzarella cheese. Served with pesto on the side.

Grilled Pastrami: $9.95; Hot pastrami, Swiss cheese & sauerkraut on rye bread.

Home Cookin'top Grilled Sandwiches

Home Cookin’

All home cookin' entrees (except as noted below) come with veggies and your choice of mashers and gravy, scalloped potatoes, or linguine alfredo.

Honey Glazed Pork Chops: $18.25; Pork chops marinated in honey, red wine, tamari sauce and cider vinegar.

Italiano Chicken: $12.25; Sauteed in olive oil, topped with garlic, tomatoes, artichoke hearts and melted mozzarella.

Not Your Grandma’s Chicken Pot Pie: $10.25; Chicken breast, mushrooms, bell peppers, baked in a spicy white wine cream sauce topped with a lemon pastry crust. Served with salad.

Brad�s Chicken Picatta: $11.95; Breaded and sautéed in butter, chardonnay, lemon juice, capers and tarragon.

Turkey Meatloaf: $9.95; Ground turkey, bell peppers, onions, garlic and tomatoes.

Fresh Tilapia Fish & Chips: $10.25; A full pound of fresh tilapia drenched in our beer batter, deep fried in canola oil. Served with our fresh-cut French fries and tartar sauce (fish may have small bones).

Pan Fried Spicy Catfish: $12.95; Fresh catfish coated with our own spice blend, pan fried to perfection. (Can be pan fried without spices).

Flat Iron Chimichurri: $16.95; A broiled steak topped with cilantro, parsley, garlic, oregano and jalape�o sauce. Served with Spanish rice, refried beans and jicama coleslaw with a side of tortillas.

Adobo Pork Chops: $18.25; Our monster pork chops rubbed in a homemade adobo chili paste and grilled.

Fresh Baked Turkey Enchiladas: $9.50; Smothered in our red enchilada sauce and topped with sour cream. Served with Spanish rice and refried beans.

East Texas Fried Chicken: $10.95; A chicken breast dredged in batter made with garlic, jalapeños, buttermilk and tabasco.

Chicken Yucatan Tostadas: $9.50; Two corn tortillas topped with black bean chorizo mixture, avocado slices, jack cheese, salsa fresca & sliced chicken breast.

Pastas top Home Cookin'

Crest Cafe Pastas

Herb Crusted Chicken: $12.95; A breast of chicken breaded with thyme, basil, red pepper, marjoram and bread crumbs, saut�ed and served on a bed of linguine alfredo.

Crest: $11.95; Canadian bacon, red onions, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, tomato & garlic in a creamy wine sauce.

Macaroni & Cheese: $9.95; Jack, cheddar and parmesan cheese oven baked casserole style. Served with salad. With chicken breast, chopped bacon and broccoli $11.25, with ham & jalapeños $10.50.

Luigi's Spinach Ravioli: $12.50; Fresh ravioli stuffed with spinach, ricotta & Romano cheeses. Cooked in our homemade marinara sauce.

Boobies: $12.95; Linguini in a gorgonzola cream sauce, with ham, fresh pears and caramelized pecans.

Crest Burgers top Pastas

Famous Crest Burgers

Our fresh half pound beef or turkey burgers are charbroiled and served on your choice of whole wheat or onion bun. Choose a side of homemade potato chips, fresh cut french fries, cottage cheese, field green salad, jicama coleslaw, or potato salad. Veggie patty substitution add $1.00 /12 oz. Angus beef subsitution add $4.00 / 7 oz. Boneless Chicken Breast subsitution add $3.00 Substitute fruit for side add $3.00, substitute Onion Rings for side add $2.00.

5th Avenue: $8.25; Plain and simple.

Billy's: $9.95; Sautéed mushrooms, onions and Swiss cheese.

Ruben's: $8.75; Our 5th Avenue burger with cheese.

Baba Louie: $9.95; Ortega chile, jack cheese and guacamole.

Oui Oui: $9.50; Aged blue cheese crumbled under melted jack cheese.

Patty Melt: $9.50; Grilled rye stuffed with a burger, cheddar cheese and grilled onions.

Crest: $9.50; Jalapeño peppers & jalapeño cheese.

Uptown: $10.25; Avocado, tomato, cheese and mushrooms.

Balboa: $9.95; Crisp honey-cured bacon & cheddar cheese.

Fresh Salmon Burger: $9.95; Fresh salmon combined with capers, tarragon, horseradish and fresh lemon juice topped with avocado.

Kit's: $10.25; Gouda cheese & Canadian bacon.

Stuffed BBQ Bacon: $11.25; Angus beef stuffed with cheddar cheese and chopped bacon. Topped with more cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce and onion rings.

The Ultimate Burger: $13.95; 12-ounce Angus burger mixed with sundried tomatoes, onions and parsley and homemade teriyaki sauce. Topped with bacon,your choice of cheese and sprinkled with our homemade beer battered onion rings.

"Neat" Sloppy Joe: $8.50; Celery, red & green bell peppers & onions cooked in our own spice blend with ground beef.

Butter Burger: $10.95; Half pound of fresh lean ground beef, stuffed with a garlic, tarragon, basil, parsley butter… Then we broil the burger and top it with a little more of the butter… Then we top it with some cheddar cheese and melt it… Then we top the cheese with a garlic mayonnaise made with a dash of paprika, cayenne and cumin.

Desserts top Burgers

Desserts

Subject to availability. Priced from $6.50 to $8.25. Ask to see the dessert tray for today's selections.

Croissant bread pudding^*
Chocolate flourless cake^*
Butterscotch pecan apple crunch^*
Deep dish apple pie^*
Chocolate espresso brownie sundae^*
Peach cobbler^*
Chocolate chip pie^*
Crème brûlée
Lemon cake
Carrot cake

* = comes heated with Häagen Dazs vanilla ice cream. Ask About our dessert pie of the month!

Beverages top Desserts

Cold Beverages

Fresh Squeezed Juices

Subject to season.

Orange: sm $1.95 lg. $2.50
Apple: sm $1.95 lg. $2.50
Grapefruit: sm $1.95 lg. $2.50
Tangerine: sm $2.50 lg. $3.75
Pomegranate: sm $2.50 lg. $3.75
Iced lemonade: $1.75
Arnold Palmer: $2.25
Bottled NIKI water: $1.50
Milk: $1.90
Pellegrino water: $3.25
Water with lemon: $1.00
Fresh-brewed iced tea (Ceylon/Passion fruit): $2.50
Fresh-brewed herbal iced tea (Chai/Blood orange): $2.50
V-8 or Cranberry juice: $2.25
Coke, Diet Coke, Root Beer, Sprite, Dr. Pepper: $2.25

Shakes & Malts

Häagen Dazs Milk shakes/malts: $4.75
Root Beer float: $3.50
Affigato: $4.75; Two scoops of vanilla ice cream, coffee beans and a shot of espresso.