Back Nine Grill & Bar
Back Nine Grill & Bar
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.
Tiger prawns coated in coconut flakes and dusted with our special "Back Nine Spice". Served with a sweet and tangy peach dipping sauce.
Served with marinara sauce.
House breaded and fried artichoke hearts with homemade ranch dressing on the side.
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.
Served with a zesty homemade cocktail sauce.
Prawns sautéed with ginger, garlic and white wine. Paired with a wasabi aioli.
Seasoned with our special "Back Nine Spice". Smothered in our homemade ranch dressing.
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.
Cooked to a golden brown and seasoned with our special "Back Nine Spice".
Lightly breaded and golden brown Monterey Bay calamari mixed with onions and jalapenos. Served with cocktail and tarter sauces.
A sampler platter of Crispy Green Beans, Seasoned Onion Rings, Pulled Pork Skins, and Mozzarella Sticks. (No substitutions please)
House cut potato chips fried to perfection & served with our Chipotle Aioli
Our delicious potato skins served Veggie style! Made with our vegetarian chili, topped with cheddar cheese & served with our buttermilk ranch
Baked Brie served with roasted garlic, candied pecans, dried cranberries & fig jam. Served with warm ciabatta
Seasoned with our Back Nine Spice & served with our homemade ranch.
A velvety blend of artichoke hearts, Parmesan & cream cheese & a dash of Tabasco. Served warm with ciabatta
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.
Tossed greens served with pears, Pt. Reyes bleu cheese crumbles, candied pecans and cherry tomatoes in a homemade sherry vinaigrette.
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.
Crisp romaine lettuce served classically tossed in a Caesar dressing and topped with grated Parmesan cheese and herb seasoned croutons.
Slices of crisp Fuji and Granny Smith apples, feta cheese, red onion and candied walnuts on top of locally grown greens and balsamic Vinaigrette.
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).
Our delicious chili with mushrooms, corn, peppers, kidney & black beans. Topped with cheddar, a dollop of sour cream & red onions. Cup or bowl available
Red & golden beets, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds over mixed greens. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
Black beans, tomatoes, green and red bell peppers combine to make this spicy vegetarian patty. Served with your choice of side.
Grilled Portabella mushroom on a fresh Le Boulanger egg bun with arugula, balsamic, red onion, roasted sweet peppers, provolone cheese and a dijonaise spread.
Creamy risotto served with a mushroom blend and asparagus topped with parmesan cheese. Vegan option available.
Topped with Pt. Reyes bleu cheese butter, red wine demi-glace and served with herb roasted fingerling potatoes and grill pressed broccolini.
Wild Alaskan cod in our homemade beer batter and served with homemade fries and coleslaw.
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.
Creative brand; organic, sustainable, Pacific Chinook salmon grilled to perfection with lemon herb butter. Served with seasonal vegetables and herb roasted fingerling potatoes.
Dry rubbed and smoked chicken glazed with our tangy BBQ sauce and your choice of one side.
St. Louis ribs basted in our award winning BBQ sauce and served with your choice of fresh made sides.
10 oz. New York steak cooked just the way you like it. Served with sautéed mushrooms, garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus.
16 oz choice ribeye grilled to your liking. Topped with charred sweet onions & red wine compound butter. Served with fingerling potatoes & house vegetables.
8 oz. of Mahi Mahi grilled & topped with homemade mango salsa & served with sauteed veggies & wild rice pilaf
available after 4:30pm
Choice Chuck, ground fresh daily. Build your burger with the items listed below.
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.
Grilled all-natural chicken breast with roasted sweet peppers, balsamic onions, baby arugula, pesto and provolone cheese. Served on a fresh baked egg bun.
Tender smoked pork shoulder mixed with a tangy BBQ sauce and topped with homemade Granny Smith apple coleslaw on a soft French roll.
8 oz. Grilled Mahi Mahi on our French roll with wasabi aioli & teriyaki glaze & cole slaw
Fresh avocado, Applewood bacon, tomatoes & romaine lettuce with mayo on a toasted French roll.
Baked fresh daily. Flaky cobbler topping over berries. Served a la mode.
New York cheesecake topped with a fruit sauce.
Luscious and lively lemon curd in a buttery shortbread.
Moist dark chocolate cake filled with a dark chocolate truffle that is served warm and a la mode.
Served with vanilla bean ice cream.
Assorted selection of Marianne's Ice Cream. Please ask your server for available flavors.
Served warm & with Marianne's Vanilla ice cream
Hot or Iced
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
Birthday dessert ! New York Style Cheesecake
fried shrimp with dipping sauce
Heater in the outside seating area. Really nice!
Back 9 - Bloody Mary with bacon and onion rings.
Onion rings
Keeping warm in the SC fog. Nice patio area for pups.
ramen and noodles
Ribeye dinner with sweet potato subbing for fingerling
Dog friendly front patio
Menu for happy hour
bar area
Can't go wrong with birthday bubbly!
Artichoke souffle
Coconut prawns
So thirsty!
Menu
surfin'
Smoked Pork Ribs*
Burger with cheddar and mushrooms with sweet potato fries
Fried cauliflower (spicy coating)
Check in back nine grilled bar with friends
De afuera del lugar
Appetizers
Patio
Mikolo R.
Jan 23, 2025
I ordered through DoorDash and was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked the meal. Soup This was delicious. Tomato based veggie soup with some bow tie pasta. I recommend it!Kids cheeseburger. I ordered medium rare and got medium. I expected as much, so my strategy worked. Burger was big for a kids burger plus they give all the fixings on the side (lettuce, red onion, pickles, tomatoes). If you don't eat like a starving teenage boy, then this burger is a good size for you. Blue cheese and pear salad. THIS was DELICIOUS. For anyone with nut allergies, know that it comes with pecans in it, but I just pick them out. I would order this again for sure. Plenty of pear, nice and thin slices. Ratio of salad to pear was good. Dressing was ample and smartly provided on the side. Food options are limited here. This place is worth it and prices are reasonable.
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Laurie B.
Mar 1, 2025
Standard Santa Cruz with nothing special about the food. Service was excellent nice patio, but food needs help. I had fish and chips, worst fries in town. Fish was so so. Dad had burger and said it was good. Onion rings were decent
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Sydney H.
Feb 13, 2025
The food is very good and there is a great array of choices! Fun to eat there and fun to eat at home! Very good hamburgers. The people are very friendly and cater to your needs. Haven't had anything I didn't like!! Nice drive and surroundings.
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Stella M.
Feb 6, 2025
I ordered several food items a few days ago. I ended up with food poisoning! I had severe abdominal pain pains, explosive diarrhea and vomiting! I think the health department needs to check this restaurant! I will never order food from there again!
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Pat Z.
Jan 29, 2025
We like to order take out, usually burgers. However, on the kids' menu they require the purchase of some sort of potato in addition to a side such as salad or cole slaw. Our child does not like potatoes so it gets thrown out every time. A complete waste of food and money. Please allow parents to only order what their kid will eat!
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Jim G.
Feb 5, 2025
I got to enjoy the Back Nine Grill and Bar just recently on a business trip. I liked the atmosphere and location, nestled in the woods. The food was delicious, admittedly it was just a burger. But what a great burger! The staff was attentive and responsive. I felt well taken care of by the waitress with red hair. She was attentive, accommodating (my burger order is specialized) and pleasant. I would highly recommend Back Nine.
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Cameron S.
Feb 4, 2025
Really like the atmosphere amazing food good quality. Great burgers and appetizers friendly staff will definitely be back.
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Lisa G.
Feb 4, 2025
Have not been here in a long time, but enjoyed a fabulouse dinner with fantastic service. Everyone was friendly, and it was obvious that they took pride in their work. The burger was delish and dripped down my arm which is always the best sign!! I highly recommend this out of the way gem!!
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Nicole S.
Mar 2, 2025
Service here is terrible. I came in on a Saturday night and the restaurant was not busy. We were sat right away but then left alone for over 20 mins. There were plenty of workers walking around and standing in the front of the restaurant. Finally a person out of my party had to go and ask a waitress to come over and help us. It took another 20 mins just to get a drink. The food was not impressive either. I would skip this place when visiting Santa Cruz!
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Nichole J.
Jan 27, 2025
Our first impression was positive--the hostess was delightful and helpful, seating us at a nice table by the window as we rolled our disabled family member into the restaurant. The second hostess was also kind, though unfamiliar with the drink options, but she ensured we received our beverages. Our initial server, who had sleeves, was prompt and knowledgeable about mixed drinks. However, things began to decline once Shelby, our primary server, took over.Shelby asked if we wanted hors d'oeuvres. Initially, we declined, but I quickly corrected us and ordered jumbo shrimp to share. I also requested a straw. Shelby returned much later to take our orders after getting our hors d'oeuvre I requested a straw again after drinking most of my soda. My fiancé ordered for his mother first, requesting fish and chips, followed by my salad, his pulled pork sandwich, and our friend's BBQ chicken. Despite this, Shelby's attitude was cold and dismissive, shocking us with her rolling eyes and snubbing behavior. She rarely checked on us, while attentively serving other tables. Other servers stepped in to assist more than Shelby did. When the hors d'oeuvres finally arrived, my fiancé asked another staff member if the peach sauce was spicy. He was told it wasn't, but after tasting it, both he and his mother experienced intense heat and heartburn. Shortly after, our meals arrived. My salad was beautifully presented, my fiancé's pulled pork sandwich was good, and our friend's BBQ chicken looked appealing. However, Shelby failed to notice she had completely forgotten my mother-in-law's fish and chips. When it eventually arrived, it was clear it had been frozen--the batter was soggy and tasteless, the fries were wretched, and the coleslaw was the only redeemable item. We had to chase Shelby down for condiments like ketchup and vinegar.The restroom situation compounded our frustration. The aisles were too narrow for a wheelchair, making navigation difficult. The unisex bathroom was occupied, and the women's restroom door was too small for the wheelchair. My fiancé had to assist in helping my mother-in-law. Meanwhile, I observed customers repeatedly slamming the unisex bathroom door into an outside bench, creating unnecessary disturbances.After eating, I requested boxes and the check. Shelby brought boxes that were right next to us but failed to bring the check promptly. We waited ten minutes before leaving, except for my fiancé, who waited another ten minutes inside. By the time we were all at the car, the neglectful service made it clear we could've easily left without paying, and no one would've noticed.The experience was appalling. Shelby's dismissive attitude, lack of care, and forgetfulness ruined what should've been an enjoyable meal. While some dishes were satisfactory, the overall experience was disgraceful. We would never return, and I strongly advise others to avoid this restaurant due to Shelby's shameful service.
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