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400 N. Broadway Santa Ana, CA 92701

714-543-3543

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Best Restaurant
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): American, Dessert, Pasta, Salads, Sandwiches, Soups, Vegan

Hours: Mon-Sat 5pm-2am

Price: $$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash
Attire: Casual

Features: Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

Serving: Dinner, Late Night

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Accepted

Parking: Street

Description

After a long battle with the city of Santa Ana to finally get the Crosby up and running, former Weekly cover boys finally managed to sort through all that red tape and got this gem to shine right in the middle of Santa Ana's Artist Village. Serving a vegan-friendly menu well into the wee hours, the Crosby attends to nightlife-lovers with a myriad of drinks and talented DJs filling the void. Live music and heady libations, sure, but the secret is the stellar kitchen: the Crosby's jerk carnitas sandwich was one of OC Weekly's Top 100 Dishes of 2010, and the cream of cilantro pesto pizza is a vegetarian's dream. The coolest detail: during the daytime, beats sometimes blast through a multitude of ghetto blasters lining the walls.

Psychic Wave Laboratories

10:00 p.m. first Tue. of every month
Shift

10:00 p.m. first Thu. of every month

Every first Thursday the Crosby blows out its speakers when Filter Magazine presents Shift. This sonic extravaganza sets turntable artists, DJs Pla...
Dub Step Night

Second Tue. of every month

2011 | Best Restaurant

Okay, so its service can sometimes be spotty, the music is usually a bit too loud, and forget about enjoying yourself after 9 p.m., when the hipsters invade and it becomes a shrine to PBR imbibing. But the culinary talents exhibited at the Crosby, in those precious few hours when it's functioning as a bona fide restaurant, are almost too good for Orange County, thanks to constant experimentation by chef Aron Habiger, who possesses a fearlessness better suited to a skydiving instructor. He's... More »
2010 | Best Rotating Menu

Last year, the Crosby decided to grow up--it kept the hipster vibe and the cheap-but-delicious pizzas and pastas, but it also decided to debut a chef's menu that changes monthly. Head chef Aron Habiger has yet to disappoint--in his menu, eaters see the maturation and mad skills of a young gun who knows his limits and pushes them at all times. Sometimes, the results don't fully succeed--a watermelon-based ceviche, while pleasing, didn't match up to what you can find... More »
2009 | Best Dance Club

So it's not officially a dance club, but it wins this year for the best place to grab a beer, check out some art, and dance your ass off to off-the-cuff underground DJs. The Crosby fought its way into the city, and we love that it demanded to go straight to the heart of OC (downtown Santa Ana), instead of plopping on the fringe of some strip mall. So even though the Crosby also serves as a restaurant, art space and all-around community funk center, it has also brought some much-needed... More »
2008 | Best New Bar

Every young artiste dreams of being involved in a venue like the Crosby. Bookstore, restaurant, art space, club . . . pretty much whatever owners Phil Nisco, Chris Alfaro (a.k.a. Free the Robots, the increasingly popular OC electronic duo) and Mark Yamaoka want it to be. Given the hassle they experienced getting Santa Ana to allow them to open the club in the first place, it's all the sweeter that the final product is so special. Nisco, Alfaro and Yamaoka have established a place where... More »

10 Great Sandwiches in Orange County

By Edwin Goei | Fri, April 20, 2012

For this list of things eaten between two slices of bread, I've limited it to those that couldn't possibly be mistaken for a hot dog or a burger (thank goodness we already did those lists). Even then... More »
The Crosby to Open Grilled Cheese Sandwich Restaurant!

By Gustavo Arellano | Fri, April 6, 2012

Anyone who has ever been to the Crosby in downtown SanTana knows the brilliance of its Starving Artist grilled-cheese sandwich, a Gruyere beauty paired with a shooter of tomato sauce that runs for a r... More »
Dispatches from the Dave Mau-Cody Requeno Pop-Up at the Crosby Last Week

By Gustavo Arellano | Mon, March 26, 2012

Sorry for the delay, folks, but behold my write-up from last week's successful pop-up at the Crosby for Dave Mau (the pants-less genius above) and his partner in crime, Cody Requeno. Their four-course... More »
[UPDATE: TOMORROW!!!] Dave Mau to Do Pop-Up at Crosby March 21!

By Gustavo Arellano | Tue, March 20, 2012

A couple of Wednesdays ago, I stopped in at Memphis At the Santora for "Dinner With Dave," for which the irrepressible Dave Mau holds the fort down every other Wednesday with whatever the hell he want... More »
WINNER'S CIRCLE: Dee Nguyen

By EDWIN GOEI | Thu, October 13, 2011

Ask former Ritz-Carlton chef and Break of Dawn owner Dee Nguyen what he considers the best meal he's ever had, and he'll tell you it was a bowl of rice he ate with sea salt in 1984. It was the first bite of food given to the then-10-year-old refug... More »
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ocweeklybestof | Costa Mesa, CA | 160 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

Every young artiste dreams of being involved in a venue like the Crosby. Bookstore, restaurant, art space, club . . . pretty much whatever owners Phil Nisco, Chris Alfaro (a.k.a. Free the Robots, the increasingly popular OC electronic duo) and Mark Yamaoka want it to be. Given the hassle they experienced getting Santa Ana to allow them to open the club in the first place, it's all the sweeter that the final product is so special. Nisco, Alfaro and Yamaoka have established a place where you can satisfy your craving for excellent food and drinks (though just beer and wine for now�try the lethal sangria), eclectic music and old boom boxes (which they have displayed on their wall). The vibe is relaxed but not divey. The owners' personal relationships with most of the better DJs in the area means the music is selected by people who actually know what they are playing. With the diverse schedule of music each week, the place has a night that will appeal to almost any taste (well, except for "bad"). Located in the burgeoning Santa Ana arts district, the Crosby also boasts a crowd of interesting people hanging about, and attendees have reported an unusual side-effect of the club: Merely by entering its doors, you become a little smarter, a little funnier and a little more attractive.
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littlebird1 | Santa Ana, CA | 3 Reviews

| Thu, September 2, 2010

Great happy hour specials, great food with vegan options available, and good atmosphere. I'll be coming here often.
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joshmcintosh | Garden Grove, CA | 4 Reviews

| Wed, May 12, 2010

Best DJs I've heard in a while, most getto blasters of any bar, great food, no one is too cool to talk to, themed music nights are really fun.
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Salad

$6.00

House Salad
mixed baby greens tossed with red onions, tomatoes, golden raisins, with a citrus vinaigrette, vegan

$7.00

Spinach Bleu
fresh spinach with bleu cheese tossed with a red wine vinaigrette, vegan

$8.00

Asian Chicken Salad
crosby 6 spice seasoned chicken breast served on a bed of red cabbage, onion, carrots, and romaine lettuce with a spicy asian vinaigrette.

Soup

$5.00

The Crosby Classic French Soup
classically prepared french onion soup topped with a baguette and gruyere cheese

$8.00

Vegan Chili
vegan ground beef slow cooked all day with tomatoes, black beans, and kidney beans topped with vegan cheese, non-dairy, vegan

$5.00

Soup Du Jour
inquire within.

Sandwich

$5.00

The Starving Artist
a-ron the chef's take on a grilled cheese sandwich, balsamic sauteed mushrooms with gruyere cheese on white bread. served with a tomato shooter

Pasta

$8.00

Cream Of Cilantro Pesto Pasta
linguine tossed with a creamy cilantro pesto sauce, topped with pan sauteed tomatoes,.

$11.00

Creole shrimp Pasta
linguine tossed with a spicy creole brandy tomato cream sauce topped with cajun sauteed shrimp.

$10.00

The Mediterranean
linguine tossed with tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onions, basil, and balsamic sauce, topped with a rosemary chicken breast

Pizza

$9.00

Cream Of Cilantro Pesto Pizza
cilantro pesto cream sauce topped with sauteed tomatoes and parmesan cheese

$9.00

Cream Of Spinach Mushroom Pizza
brandy sauteed mushrooms with a cream reduction toped with parmesan cheese

$11.00

Fruit Pizza
a port wine reduction sauce topped with sauteed seasonal fruit and gorgonzola cheese

$11.00

BBQ Chicken Pizza
caramelized onion bbq sauce topped with rosemary chicken breast, sliced apples, bacon, and mozzarella cheese

$12.00

Creole Shrimp Pizza
a spicy tomato cream reduction topped with pan sauteed cajon shrimp and mozzarella cheese

$10.00

The Italian
extra virgin olive oil brushed crust topped with tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese

$11.00

The Mediterranean
tomatoes, kalamata olives, onions, and garlic, sauteed with white wine and balsamic vinaigrette. no cheese, vegan

$11.00

Hot Salad Pizza
mixed baby greens with sauteed mushrooms, onion, and bell peppers, topped with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinaigrette

$9.00

The Classic
pepperoni and mozzarella cheese pizza

$9.00

Cheese Thrice
three cheese pizza. cheese with vary as the chef's selection of the week

Wrap

$6.00

Thai
sauteed carrots, onions, bell peppers, and zucchini, with a sweet and spicy thai chili sauce served chilled with mix greens in a whole wheat wrap, vegan

$7.00

Apple Chicken Curry
cubed gala apple tossed together with cubed sweet curry chicken served chilled with tomatoes and mixed greens in a whole wheat wrap

Tapas

$13.00

Seared Ahi
crosby 6 spice seasoned, pan-seared ahi, served with a spicy asian sauce on a bed of mixed baby greens.

$6.00

Baguette Of The Week
inquire within

$5.00

Sweet Potato Fries
served with ketchup. caramelized-onion barbeque or chipotle ranch sauce availabe upon request, vegan

$6.00

The Crosby Rings
served with ketchup. caramelized-onion barbeque or chipotle ranch sauce availabe upon request, vegan

$8.00

Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
cremini mushrooms stuffed with spinach and parmesan cheese, poached in herb butter

$8.00

Orange Tomatoes
breaded tomato slices, deep fried and tossed with an orange glaze and served on a bed of mix greens

Drinks

$1.50

Pepsi

$1.50

Diet Pepsi

$1.50

Sierra Mist

$1.50

Root Beer

$1.50

Brisk Raspberry Ice Tea

$1.50

Unsweetened Ice Tea

$1.50

Lemonade

$3.00

Fiji Bottled Water

Dessert

$5.00

Creme Brulee
classic french creme brulee with cinnamon

$8.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake
a flourless chocolate cake stacked with chocolate ice cream inside and strawberry sauce

$5.00

Sorbet (Of The Week)
inquire within, vegan

$6.00

The Crosby Sundae
sauteed bananas stuffed in a flour tortilla deep fried and served with vanilla bean ice cream and a triple sec strawberry sauce

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The Crosby

400 N. Broadway Santa Ana, CA 92701

714-543-3543

Description

10:00 p.m. first Tue. of every month

10:00 p.m. first Thu. of every month

Second Tue. of every month

2011 | Best Restaurant

2010 | Best Rotating Menu

2009 | Best Dance Club

2008 | Best New Bar

By Edwin Goei | Fri, April 20, 2012

By Gustavo Arellano | Fri, April 6, 2012

By Gustavo Arellano | Mon, March 26, 2012

By Gustavo Arellano | Tue, March 20, 2012

By EDWIN GOEI | Thu, October 13, 2011

ocweeklybestof | Costa Mesa, CA | 160 Reviews

littlebird1 | Santa Ana, CA | 3 Reviews

joshmcintosh | Garden Grove, CA | 4 Reviews