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    Dudley's Oldtown

    4.0 (140 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    DUDLEY'S OLDTOWN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Fried Steak with eggs over medium
    Dexter F.

    This place has been a staple location since I moved to Salinas. They are more of a local joint with a basic comfort meal menu. I ordered Chicken Fried Steak with eggs over medium. It was okay, it seemed to lack a bit of flavor and the gravy need a bit of salt. Pretty much standard diner. The coffee tastes like Farmer Bros. so it is just okay. My server was prompt since I sat at the counter to order. I don't recall that she mentioned any specials, eh. The restaurant needs a refresh. it is spacious with two rooms to sit in. There are about 4 or 5 counter seats near the front.

    My OJ.
    Michael H.

    At Dudley's Old Town In Salinas, CA Gonna Get Our Brunch On..!!!! We Were Quickly Greeted And Seated And Lo And Behold Our Waiter Is An Ex Student Of My Fiancée's..!! What A Coinkadink..!!! So I Ordered A Cheeseburger With Fries, My Fiancée Ordered Avocado Cheese Burger With Fries As Well..!! DARN IT..!! I Should Have Asked For Avocado As Well...!!! Oh Well..!!! I Also Ordered An OJ To My Fiancée Just Having Water..!! There's Quite A Few People Here Chit Chatting Aw

    Family owned and proudly run
    S M.

    A local tradition in old town Salinas, Dudley's offers breakfast and lunch comfort foods in a friendly atmosphere. Check out the Daily Double or the tuna melt. Lucy and the other waitstaff are always friendly and supply coffee refills at perfect intervals. Dudley's is convenient to businesses, government offices, and our tourist hub near the Steinbeck Center.

    Veggie omelette breakfast and Italian sausage breakfast with toast and coffee. Yum!
    Teresa J.

    Dudley's is the kind of place locals go to relax and enjoy a homemade meal. We had breakfast and I loved my extra crispy hash browns. Lucy is a very attentive waitress who runs a tight ship and seems to know the clientele by name.

    Lovely calories.

    Beauty in motion. Full house and got this masterpiece. Clam chowder like clam chowder's meant to be. Eggs, fruit, hangover cure anyone? Happy Noshing. This review brought to you by Dogedollar.

    Pheniox, chili, and Quiche
    Tri N.

    Old town feel. If you like old school diners without much flare but kind service this is the spot. Good array of options from sandwiches, burgers, and breakfast omelettes. I'm from Marina and moved to Salinas. We use to go to this spot in Marina for locals breakfast. This feels like it. We ordered the Phoenix (bacon avocado, tomato, cheese) and good fries and quiche with potatoes and fruit. Solid breakfast spot and easy to pay. Will come back for sure. The people upfront the two ladies were amazing and great service.

    Yahoo! Omelet
    Stan W.

    Dudley's is a breakfast/lunch spot in oldtown Salinas. Has that classic American diner feel. Ordered: Coffee & The Yahoo! Omelet (w/ Ortega Chilles & mushrooms) The omelet was good. Fresh tasting and the chilles & mushrooms sautéed well. Country potatoes were excellent. I ordered coffee and asked for half and half. I got oil-based creamer instead... not good. Price: $21 (Meal cost: $16.93)

    French toast, eggs, sausage and bacon
    Eli C.

    Very cute little place in downtown! I went I wanted something quick and filling. This was perfect. It gave mom and pop feel inside. The waitress was so kind. Stop by if you get a chance! They homemade salsa is delish!

    Aaron R.

    Nice atmosphere. Good food. Have to try the Tuna Melt next time. Service was on point

    The Phoenix sandwich with fries.

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    I love there omelettes. Breakfast is amazing. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Very clean place.

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    Great food and service! Location is also a very good spot in city center of Salinas with plenty of parking.

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    The food is delicious and the service is great! I love their Chicken Teriyaki plate (it's not on the menu but ask for it)!! Yummy

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    The service is great! The burgers are the best ! Jalapeños and bacon plus the ranch on the salad!

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    I have no idea how this place ever got a bad review. We were greeted with a smile and taken to a…read morewindow booth. The staff were fast and the service was excellent. But the best part was the food. Generous portions, fresh and everything was tasty. I was raveling but if I was ever back in town, this would s must stop. The decor was excellent, it was very clean and again the service and food were great.

    I have visited First Awakenings several times over the years, mostly for breakfast, but today my…read moreson and I decided to try lunch instead. I ordered the tuna melt and he got the chicken Caesar salad. The tuna melt was honestly really good. The sourdough bread was toasted nicely and I loved that crispy layer of cheese on the outside because that is a special tray and my favorite part of any melt sandwich. The tuna salad itself was flavorful. It came with potatoes that unfortunately were probably the only miss for me. They seemed like they were not reheated all the way, so they had that slightly cold, rubbery texture. They also serve this little cucumber and tomato salad on the side that was absolutely delicious and honestly such a nice fresh side to my sandwich. My son wasn't too impressed with the Caesar salad because he said the dressing tasted watery, but other than that everything else he liked - the chicken was flavorful and nicely cooked, the salad was fresh and crunchy. Service and atmosphere were nice. Overall, I would definitely come back for lunch again. Breakfast is also great here, so I would recommend both.

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    Ariana's never disappoints. This is our go-to for weekend family breakfast. Be prepared to wait…read moreon Sundays for a table. The church crowd packs the place after service. It doesn't matter how long it's been since we've been in, they always recognize us. The service has always been on point, the food comes out fast and always delicious. Since I'm a creature of habit, I generally get the corned beef hash and eggs or the eggs benedict. 10/10 recommend for either. My girls switch it up at every visit and they've never been disappointed. The place is not much to look at and could definitely use some upgrades but don't let that stop you!

    TACOS are excellent. Remember that…read more My goodness this place is great! So my elderly mother took me here for brunch yesterday. I skipped right over the all inclusive breakfast specials and went right to the Mexican food. I've been in search of great Mexican food for a while, every since moving away from California and Colorado. Well, it's right here, in Salinas, CA at Ariana's Restaurant. I've never had better tacos in my lifetime. They were truly heaven on a plate and I only could eat so much, therefore I will be back before my trip ends to try every single taco on the menu and maybe a few other things. I here from my mom that the pancake breakfast with bacon and has browns that comes with coffee is really great too. BUT THE TACOS must be tried!

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    I was down in Monterey house sitting for a month so wanted to try a local spot for brunch with my…read morewife for our 10th Anniversary celebration weekend. The reviews are great. Maybe a little too great because the experience left me wondering if they were all posted by a marketing agency. The photos on the reviews are all a little too perfect imo. Conspiracies aside, the food was awful. I just don't get how this many people could share amazing post after amazing post and jive that with my in person experience. We ordered the corned beef hash. It needed salt. How?!!! Plus they basically only used beef and potato?! The menu said it had peppers and onion so when we asked, they brought some out on the side?!! Terrible. I mean it made it taste a little better but it was still not good. Then, the "lumpia" was more like an oil soggy egg roll. Too oily to even eat because literally it was dripping oil. So gross. Clearly someone not from the lumpia making culture made these. I do not recommend this place at all. Even the coffee was terrible. Only saving grace and the second star comes from the fresh squeezed orange juice. Delicious but come on ... smh ... does not save this place at all. Sorry, I really wanted to like this but this was my experience. Hopefully it was just a weird day.

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    Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with sausage patties, fried egg, cheddar cheese and house made aioli.
    Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with sausage patties, fried egg, cheddar cheese and house made aioli.
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    Portobello's

    3.8
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    I stopped by Portabello's for a Sunday brunch and overall, I had a very nice experience. We were…read moreseated right away and provided menus promptly, which is always a good start. We ordered avocado toast, French toast, banana pecan pancake, house potatoes, and an Aperol spritzer. My avocado toast was served on a single very thick piece of bread, which had a very generous amount of avocado smash and was topped off with this delightful and fresh arugula salad. I added an over easy egg for an extra charge that was the perfect balance. The house salad was simple with butter lettuce, cherry tomatoes, radish, cucumber, with a light lemon house dressing that brought the salad together. It was refreshing. The French toast is pretty standard. Nothing that particularly stood out. The banana pecan pancake was delicious and shared with everyone at the table. The house potatoes were extra crispy on the outside but soft on the inside, which I found particularly satisfying. Overall, we had a pleasant experience and found Portabello's to be a good brunch spot in Salinas. The service was fast, the food portions were big, the food tasted fresh, and it was a nice ambiance. I would definitely return for the avocado toast and potatoes. Side note - I noticed Caesar Salad was misspelled on the menu as "Caeser"

    Popped in father's Day brunch and wanted to check it out. There was a wide selection of entrées…read morethat included scrambled eggs, eggs Benedict and loco moco, French toast and pancakes as well as proteins like bacon and sausage. The service was okay as I was half way through my meal before I got coffee and ordered. Bloody Mary which was just okay with a lemon and olive on the stick...celery would have made it look prettier. The restaurant has modern feel in the courtyard area is usually the best place for an outdoor brunch.

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