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The Crosby
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400 N. Broadway Santa Ana, CA 92701

714-543-3543 

http://www.thisisthecrosby.com  

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400 N. Broadway Santa Ana CA 92701

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  • American, Dessert, Pasta, Salads, Sandwiches, Soups, Vegan
    Mon-Sat 5pm-2am
    $$ $$
    All Major Credit Cards, cash
  • Casual
    Kid Friendly, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible
    Dinner, Late Night
    Full bar
  • Accepted
    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.








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    By Gustavo Arellano | Thu, August 30, 2012

    Apologies for the crappy photo above, but the lighting at the Crosby is never bueno...We're all still waiting for the Crosby guys to open their much-anticipated Grilled Cheese Stop, so in the meanwhil... More »

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  • 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

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    | Costa Mesa, CA | 160 Reviews

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    | 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.

  • littlebird1
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    | Santa Ana, CA | 3 Reviews

    4
    | 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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    | Garden Grove, CA | 4 Reviews

    4
    | 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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Back to TopMenu
Main Menu
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.
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.
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
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
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

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