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Hindquarter Bar & Grille
303 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Dinner Menu (4pm - 8:30pm)
Lunch Menu (11:30am - 4pm)
Dinner Menu (4pm - 8:30pm)
We are open Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-8:30pm for lunch and dinner, Saturday-Sunday 3:00pm-8:30pm for dinner. Happy Hour: 2:30pm-5:30pm with $6 Bites and Drink Specials, and Nightly Dinner Specials. Reservations Recommended. Take Out also available.
Nightly Specials
Nightly specials not available for take-out orders or with any other promotions
Sunday - Margarita Steak
$26.00
8oz. bistro steak marinated with tequila and lime, grilled, sliced and served with HQ's chimichurri, served with scalloped potatoes and vegetables
- sub baked potato
- $2.00
Tuesday - Baby Back Ribs
$28.00
hickory smoked, grilled and basted with honey-peach glaze, served with mashed potatoes and vegetables
- sub baked potato
- $2.00
Wednesday - *Smoked Prime Rib
$27.00
smoked prime rib of beef with a side of HQ's avocado-jalapeno sour cream sauce, served with mashed potatoes and vegetables
- sub baked potato
- $2.00
Thursday - Pork Chops
$23.00
with HQ's apple butter, served with mashed potatoes and vegetables
- sub baked potato
- $2.00
Friday - Roasted Pork Loin
$23.00
slow roasted and sliced a mushroom, shallot and sherry sauce, served with mashed potatoes and vegetables
- sub baked potato
- $2.00
Saturday - Seafood Special
$25.00
chef's preparation of fresh seafood and starch
- sub baked potato
- $2.00
Friday & Saturday - Prime Rib
$37.00
with au gus and creamy horseradish, 4pm and we sell out
- sub baked potato
- $2.00
Special of the Day
We offer several additional nightly specials, give us a call at 831-426-7770 to hear what we have available tonight.
Starters
Bread & Butter
$4.00Soup of the Day
$6.00Chicken Wings
$12.00
traditional Buffalo or Thai sweet & spicy
Calamari Fries
$18.00
crispy fried, served with tartar and cocktail sauces
*Sesame Ahi
$20.00
6oz., crusted with black and white sesame seeds, seared rare and served with a ginger-soy-wasabi cream and HQ's pickled onions
Steamed Clams
$19.00
little necks, butter, white wine, garlic, fresh tomatoes and parsley, served with warm bread
French Onion Soup
$10.00
Gruyere cheese melted over HQ crostini
Salads to Start
House Salad
$8.00
organic greens with your choice of ranch, blue cheese dressing or balsamic vinaigrette
- avocado
- $2.00
- 6oz. chicken breast
- $8.00
- six prawns
- $15.00
- 8oz. salmon - market price
- 6oz. ahi
- $15.00
- 8oz. bistro steak
- $16.00
Caesar Salad
$11.00
hearts of romaine, HQ crouton and parmesan (anchovies upon request)
- Add Chicken
- $7.00
- Add Prawns
- $9.00
Baby Lettuce Salad
$12.00
organic greens, blue cheese crumbles, toasted pecans and apples with balsamic vinaigrette
Warm Goat Cheese Salad
$12.00
lightly breaded and fried Laura Chanel goat cheese over organic greens with toasted pecans, dried cranberries, Bermuda onions, with a pomegranate vinaigrette
Entree Salads
*Steak Salad
$28.00
8oz. grilled bistro steak over hearts of romaine, calamata olives, tomato, marinated artichoke hearts, feta cheese & balsamic vinaigrette
*Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad
hearts of romaine, avocado, roasted red bell peppers, Parmesan cheese adn HQ crouton - market price
*Asian Ahi
$28.00
6oz. Szechuan marinated ahi tossed with Napa cabbage and hearts of romaine, cilantro, mandarins, water chestnuts, red onions, toasted almond and crunchy wonton strips with HQ's creamy sesame-soy dressing
Pasta
Served A La Carte
Prawn Pasta
$28.00
seven jumbo prawns sauteed with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic and cilantro, tossed over linguine with chipotle pesto cream sauce
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta
$26.00
chicken breast sauteed with garlic, white wine and garlic, tossed with calamata olives, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, over penne pasta
*Steak Pasta
$29.00
8oz. grilled bistro steak over linguine in a brandy-Dijon cream sauce with mushrooms, tomatoes and capers
Seafood
Entrees served with vegetables and choice of baked potato, fries or today's starch. Sub onion rings, sweet potato fries, steamed spinach or green salad - $3
Calamari Steak Piccata
$25.00
7oz., lightly breaded, sauteed with butter, lemon, white wine & capers
Coconut Prawns
$29.00
7 wild prawns, coconut and panko crusted with sweet and spicy Thai chili sauce
*Fresh Salmon
Seasoned, broiled and topped with lemon-caper beurre blanc - market price
Pork
Entrees served with vegetables and choice of baked potato, fries or today's starch. Sub onion rings, sweet potato fries, steamed spinach or green salad - $3
Smoked Pork Chops
$27.00
2 chops, cut and applewood smoked in house, grilled and served with HQ's apple butter
Pork Savannah
$28.00
medallions of pork tenderloin, pan-seared with a creamy bourbon-mustard and pecan butter sauce
Baby Back Ribs
$33.00
hickory smoked in house, grilled and basted in served with HQ's honey-peach glaze
Beef
Entrees served with vegetables and choice of baked potato, fries or today's starch. Sub onion rings, sweet potato fries, steamed spinach or green salad - $3
*New York Steak
$43.00
14oz., grilled adn served with a red wine demi glaze, topped with crumbled blue cheese
*Margarita Steak
$32.00
10oz. bistro steak marinated in tequila and lime, grilled and served with HQ's chimichurri sauce
*Hanger Steak
$33.00
10oz. marinated, grilled and served with herb butter adn HQ's onion strings
*Cheeseburger
$18.00
ground chuck with lettuce, onions and pickles on the side (substitute turkey patty or veggie patty)
- extra cheese
- $2.00
- frizzled onions
- $2.00
- jalapeno
- $2.00
- avocado
- $2.00
- sauteed mushrooms
- $2.00
- bacon
- $2.00
Vegetarian
(A La Carte)
Large HQ Salad
$13.00
organic greens with tomato, cucumber, red onion, black olives and cheddar cheese, served with your choice of dressing
Pasta Mykonos
$22.00
olive oil, garlic, spinach, tomato, feta cheese & calamata olives over linguine
Pasta Primavera
$21.00
seasonal vegetables sauteed with olive oil, garlic & white wine over linguine
Eggplant Parmesan
$23.00
lightly breaded slices of fresh eggplant, crispy fried with marinara, Parmesan cheese, melted mozzarella over linguine, served with today's fresh vegetables
Stuffed Baked Potato
$18.00
Stuffed with sauteed mushrooms, onions, garlic, spinach and today's fresh vegetables, topped with melted jack and cheddar cheese
Pasta Alfredo
$20.00
Parmesan and Romano cheeses, cream and a dash of nutmeg tossed with linguine
Garden Burger
(served with fries or coleslaw) with cheddar on a potato bun, lettuce, tomato, pickles and onion on the side
- avocado
- $2.00
- sauteed mushrooms
- $2.00
- extra patty
- $4.00
Desserts
We offer several options daily, give us a call at 831-426-7770 to hear what we have available today.
Kid's Menu
Kids Baby Back Ribs
$9.00
with fries
Kids Mini Corndogs
$9.00
with fries
Kids Chicken Tenders
$9.00
with fries
Kids 1/4 lb. Cheeseburger
$8.00
with fries
Grilled Cheese
$7.00
with fries
Pasta with Marinara
$8.00- Substitute Alfredo
- $2.00
*Served raw, undercooked, or contains raw or undercooked ingredients. NOTICE: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. 20% gratuity will be added to any party of six or more. Split meals: $3. Split meals with extra sides: $6. Bring your own desert: $2 per person. Corkage per 750ml: $15.
Appetizers
Bread & Butter
$4.00Soup of the Day
$6.00House Salad
$8.00
organic greens with your choice of ranch, blue cheese or balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- avocado
- $2.00
- 6oz. chicken breast
- $8.00
- six prawns
- $15.00
- *8oz. salmon - market price
- *6oz. ahi
- $15.00
- *8oz. bistro steak
- $16.00
*Sesame Ahi
$20.00
6 oz., crusted with black and white sesame seeds, seared rare and served with a HQ's ginger-soy-wasabi cream and HQ's pickled onions
Calamari Fries
$18.00
panko crusted and crispy fried, served with tartar and cocktail sauces
Chicken Wings
$12.00
traditional Buffalo or Thai sweet chili sauce with a side of ranch dressing (blue cheese upon request)
French Onion Soup
$10.00
in a crock, with Gruyere cheese melted over HQ crostini
Entree Salads
Caesar Salad
$13.00
hearts of romaine with Parmesan and roasted garlic crouton (anchovies upon request)
Baby Lettuce Salad
$13.00
organic greens, blue cheese crumbles, toasted pecans and apples with balsamic vinaigrette
Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad
hearts of romaine, Parmesan cheese, roasted red bell peppers & avocado
- Market Price
Greek Grilled Prawn Salad
$22.00
grilled jumbo prawns, organic baby lettuce, tomatoes, calamata olives, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, red onions and balsamic vinaigrette
*Asian Ahi Salad
$28.00
6oz. Szechuan marinated Ahi tossed with Napa cabbage, hearts of romaine, cilantro, mandarins, water chestnuts, red onions, toasted almonds and crunchy wonton strips, with HQ's creamy sesame-soy dressing
Carnitas Taco Salad
$19.00
hearts of romaine, carnitas, black beans, olives, pico de gallo, avocado, jack and cheddar cheese, tortilla chips and chipotle ranch dressing
Seafood
Steamed Clams
$19.00
butter, white wine, garlic and tomatoes served with warm bread
Dijon Mussels
$19.00
butter, white wine, garlic, Dijon-cream sauce served with warm bread
Fish & Chips
$19.00
beer-battered wild Alaskan cod with french fries, tartar and cocktail sauces
Hawaiian Fish Tacos (with choice of side)
$19.00
panko-crusted wild Alaskan cod topped with mango salsa, cilantro, Napa cabbage and chipotle sour cream
Burgers & Sandwiches
Served your choice of French fries, coleslaw or HQ potato chips
Half Sandwich with Soup OR Salad
$15.00
ask your server for today's offering
*Cheeseburger
$18.00
8oz. ground chuck with lettuce, onions and pickles on the side. (Substitute turkey patty or veggie patty)
- extra cheese
- $2.00
- frizzled onions
- $2.00
- jalapeno
- $2.00
- avocado
- $2.00
- bacon
- $2.00
- sauteed onions
- $2.00
Chicken, Bacon & Brie Sandwich
$18.00
all-natural grilled chicken with crispy bacon and brie on toasted ciabatta with lettuce, tomato and onion
Turkey, Bacon & Gruyere Sandwich
$18.00
oven roasted turkey, sliced Gruyere cheese, crispy bacon, whole grain mustard, mayonnaise, tomatoes and organic greens on a toasted ciabatta roll
*Steak Sandwich
$20.00
7oz. grilled bistro steak with melted cheese, house-made onion strings and chimichurri aioli on a toasted ciabatta roll
Pulled Pork Sandwich
$17.00
tender, slow-braised pork shoulder with HQ's BBQ sauce and coleslaw
Entrees
Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables
Calamari Steak Piccata
$22.00
lightly breaded, sauteed in lemon, white wine, butter and capers
1/2 Rack Baby Back Ribs
$21.00
cut and hickory smoked in-house, smothered in HQ's honey-peach glaze
Smoked Pork Chop
$19.00
center cut, Applewood smoked in-house, served with HQ apple butter.
*Hanger Steak
$33.00
10oz. marinated, grilled an served with herb butter and HQ's onion rings
*Margarita Steak
$32.00
10oz. bistro steak marinated in tequila and lime, grilled and served with HQ's chimichurri sauce
Linguine & Prawn Pasta (A La Carte)
$22.00
grilled jumbo prawns, organic greens, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic & cilantro, tossed with linguine and chipotle pesto cream sauce
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta (A La Carte)
$20.00
all-natural chicken breast sauteed with garlic, calamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, feta cheese and white wine tossed with penne pasta
Desserts
We offer several options daily, give us a call at 831-426-7770 to hear what we have available today.
*Served raw, undercooked, or contains raw or undercooked ingredients. NOTICE: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. 20% gratuity will be added to any party of six or more. Split meals: $3. Split meals with extra sides: $6. Bring your own desert: $2 per person. Corkage per 750ml: $15.
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
BBQ
Steakhouse
American - Traditional
Bar
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
11:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 8:30pm
Friday:
11:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday:
3:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday:
3:00pm - 8:30pm
Additional Information:
We are open Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-8:30pm for lunch and dinner, Saturday-Sunday 3:00pm-8:30pm for dinner. Happy Hour: Tuesday-Friday 2:30pm-5:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 3:00pm-5:30pm with $6 Bites and Drin
About Us
Hindquarter Bar & Grille is your go-to destination for fine meat delights. We serve some of the best steaks and sirloins in the area. Our restaurant is an ideal place to watch your favorite sports team and is popular among the 49ers fan base.