So bummed! This spot used to be a favorite... Now its so overpriced & the food just didn't taste fresh at all!

So I love Chinese food, and am new to Monterey County. Finding my 'go to' Chinese food restaurant is pretty important on satisfying my food cravings. Eagle was my first stop. We ordered 5 dishes using takeout as we passed through Salinas on our way home. Food was prepared in 15-20 minutes. So far, so good. We ordered salt and pepper shrimp, wonton with peanut sauce, potstickers, sesame beef, and Thai style beef chow fun. None of these dishes stood out. All 5 were very average. No inspiration or exciting preparations here. Even though we ask for spicy preparations, none were prepared spicy. There's nothing wrong with Eagle except the food is very average with nothing to get excited about. I'm looking for more exciting food. The search continues. read more

As usual a large group of us had wonderful food and great service from the Eagle staff. My go to for Chinese food in Monterey County! read more

Eagle Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Salinas, California

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The service was amazing the food was great and they were so respectful and friendly the staff name was Sam he was the best I would so recommend. read more

Eagle Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Salinas, California

Fantastic casual Chinese restaurant recommended by the locals; would visit all the time if I lived in the area. Vegan friendly and participating in the Monterey County Blue Zone project. Loved the eggplant with fried tofu and the delicious chow fun noodles (completely vegan). My vegan dining companion rated his dishes as "excellent". Our server was helpful, answering our questions patiently and even translating the Chinese motto on the wall. Free refills on the lemonade and iced tea drinks. Great local spot! read more

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Stopped here because we were craving some Chinese food. Food was really good and with good protein to vegetable portion ratio. I've had many crab ragoons and crab angles but their crab meat angles are none like I've ever tasted before. I would definitely go back just for those alone. Curry rice was flavorful. Salt and pepper shrimp was crispy. Ended up taking half our food home. Service was very tentative even though our server was alone servicing 5 other tables. read more

Very casual decor. I had peanut sauce chicken which was delightful. Sesame chicken was good, too.

Our FAVORITE spot in Salinas. Good food, good service. Everything tastes fresh and the flavors blend well together in all of the dishes we have had so far. The appetizers are great, and the Singapore noodle plate is amazing! Can't wait to try more items on the menu. Very cozy, easy to feel comfortable here and the service is excellent. read more

Eagle Restaurant - Chinese Broccoli, Singapore Rice Noodle - Chinese Near Me - Salinas, California

Sam and his team do not fail to please! I appreciate the consistency of tasty hot quickly-served food no matter if you are there for a tight lunch hour for 4, a lesisurely dinner for 2, or home deliver for 1 (which is mostly what I do.) I now know that they ALSO shine if you have a large group as we did last weekend...abou 15 people. Still tasty. Still hot. Still quickly-served. PLUS separate checks. It was great. read more

We have been coming here for 25 years and I cannot say enough good things about the food and the owners. Best Chinese food in Salinas. read more

Eagle Restaurant - Eagle 05. Eagle Lunch Special - Chinese Near Me - Salinas, California

Fast, friendly service. Fantastic food. The walnut shrimp is very good. The Mongolian Beef is great, either spicy or non-spicy. The sweet and sour chicken and sweet and sour pork are always very tasty. They do a custom vegetable dish for us that includes asparagus. I hate asparagus. I love their asparagus. A very welcoming restaurant. read more

Food was not as good as past visits...the broccoli beef and other dishes were all pretty greasy and bland.

When my family first tried out Eagle Restaurant we had very high hopes for it. So my family tried it again for a second chance and to my surprise I felt that the quality has changed at Eagle Restaurant since the first my family tried it. Take for instance when I took a bite of the pork chow mein I noticed that the noodles were different and as a noodle fan I know how good noodles taste and there was very little pork in the pork chow mein. Second when my mom and I ate the rice we thought it was pork fried rice but it was actually brown rice with few vegetables and I don't know how Eagle Restaurant has survived in Salinas but this was the straw that broke the camel's back for my family as fans of this restaurant and how they survive i'll never know the answer to read more

Eagle Restaurant is my first choice for Chinese food. I've been visiting them for years. Also a good option for lunch. They can get you fed and on your way quickly. read more

My neighbor and I had lunch at the Eagle on Christmas Day. I used to have lunch there frequently and always enjoyed the service and the food. This time the three dishes we shared were all bland to the point of tastelessness, even the dish we requested extra garlic sauce on. The cook clearly didn't bother to honor that request. Yes, the restaurant was busy filling carry-out orders, but there was no excuse for ignoring the needs of the patrons. Very disappointed. read more

Solid blue zones menu that catered to vegan folks. Service was excellent-ambiance wasn't great but the food made up for it! Will come back again. read more

The service was amazing and the food was amazing and delicious . I also liked the decorations inside, I recommend you to try it out too!

What a wonderful surprise. The Eagle has jumped up to our Number One Chinese place in town. The past couple of times we got take out we have loved the food! The portions are huge, the choices unusual and interesting, and the flavor spectacular. Be forewarned, family meals are huge! Our family meal for two could easily have fed four! Special treat is the Crab Angels. read more

I love their food here I can trust it's clean and yummy although a bit pricey for my wallet

Eagle is always amazing and I am never disappointed. My coworker said it's the best Chinese he's ever had and he lives in San Jose where there are a lot of options for Chinese! Service is excellent! read more

Always fresh and tasty great food and service. The servicing is prompt and courteous. They can serve from 1 to 10+.

I made a to go order by calling over the phone. I ordered the egg flower soup and was told it would be ready 5 to 10 minutes but by the time I walked over to the restaurant I was able to pay and only wait a few minutes before receiving my very hot and fresh soup. with tip, the soup cost me $10. However, it is a very large portion and will last me at least two meals. Loved the taste and all the veggies they put in the soup especially since I didn't want any meat in there. Overall it was a great experience and I'll definitely order to go again! read more

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We will forever be customers of Eagle. The food is always consistent and delicious. The service is always superb. The restaurant is always welcoming. The lunch special is so worth it, always a generous amount of food. We always go for the crab angle appetizers and they never disappoint. The egg flower soup is delicious. We try to order once a week and it's amazing every week! read more

Great fresh food. Very good flavor not overdone. Value pricing, excellent friendly service.

I knot sure about any of the ambiance or service I got take out and the food Was awesome would go for Chinese any time! Best in Salinas read more

What has happened to the quality meals I used to enjoy? I ordered online for pick up. The food was ready in minutes, but now I know why. The vegetable fried rice was not fried and had tiny bits of vegetables. The Egg rolls were burned and smelled of burnt oil, the inside mushy and under cooked. The Sweet and Sour Chicken was not crispy on the outside and mushy on the inside, definitely undercooked. It was not fresh chicken bites but fingerlings, most likely pre frozen. And again, they tasted like burnt oil, bitter. The sauce was served on the side, not tossed. Tasteless all the way around. Cashew Chicken was just ok, but not the freshness I used to love. So disappointed. Please slow down and put the love back in your food. read more

My favorite Chinese place! Super fresh and delicious! The staff at s friendly. I love the fried rice, chow mein, chow fun and the potstickers. read more

My family love the food here. You never wait long, the food is always tasty. Also, the staff is friendly.

I love eating here and ordering take out as well. They are so quick with orders and food tastes amazing! Even tho place looks small it definitely has enough seating for a lot of people. This is a must try place! read more

This review is based off one take out order that I had while being stuck in my hotel because of Covid. Take it with a grain of salt. A colleague told me this was the best Chinese food in the area. I was excited because of all the culinary delights that San Diego has to offer, Chinese is lacking. Sadly, I wasn't super excited about the couple of dishes I received. The per diem my company offers is $75 for dinner, so I got a few items from the menu: The spring rolls appetizer, hot and sour soup, and Mongolian beef. The spring rolls were tasty. The peanut sauce was fantastic. My soup was gigantic! I was able to eat the rest of it for lunch the next day. By the time I got to the Mongolian beef, I wasn't super hungry. That was a good thing, because it was a TON of onions that could have been cooked a bit longer. They were mostly raw. I don't know if I'd hurry back to Eagle, but if you wanted to get some takeout, I'd join you. read more

I enjoyed eating this delicious meal here. The soup had flavor and a kick of spice to it. While the meat was soft and had a well season base. The other meals where as well balanced and flavourful as the rest. The service was excellent, and quick for only a few workers. Also, the restaurant was clean and well kept, with more than enough chairs for a family. read more

Love the food here. It's a great spot. The Szechuan chicken is my go to. Fried rice is great. Hot and sour soup is so good. Ambience is great because staff remembers everyone. Bathroom is a long walk towards the back of restaurant. Always clean. If you need hotter hot sauce then what's on the table just ask. read more

When I walked in from the rain I was greeted warmly, the restaurant was nicely lit, cheerful and clean. The choice of food was amazing. I heard some diners request something not on the menu; ;"No problem, we can do that for you," chirped the server -Sam, the owner. The food came out quickly, it was hot and appetizing. The portions were on the generous side. There is a friendly ambiance to the restaurant - many of the diners seemed to be regulars and had friendly exchanges with the owners/waiters. I've been going here for 13 years, the food has actually gotten even more delicious over time!!! I hope you enjoy your visit to The Eagle!! read more

Ordered lunch to go. Picked up within 15 minutes. Upon checking my order I realized it wasn't close to what they call Mongolian beef . Seems they serve Mongolian Onion with a double portion of bland fried rice. Wont return and definitely not recommend. read more

Eagle Restaurant - They forgot to add beef to their Mongolian beef 99% Onion - Chinese Near Me - Salinas, California

Food and service is horrible. I will never ever ever buy food from this place. First off, the chicken and veggie is so watery, had no flavor. We requested hot sauce and they did not provide. Their eggs rolls are so soggy and their rice is undercooked. read more

Eagle Restaurant - Watery chicken with vegetables - Chinese Near Me - Salinas, California

Food is always outstanding and delivery is fast!!!!!love eagle, food delivered quickly, always delicious!!!

No. The chicken looks dry, it looks as if the chicken had been sitting out for a while. Not sure how long, it's gross. I saw it and automatically, no. I would have done 0 stars. read more

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Consistently good to great food, very clean, easy parking, always include everything I need on the takeout orders, nice light sweet-and-sour sauce, and great chow fun! This place is a Salinas institution. I loved this place 23 years ago, and I still love it now. It's my son's favorite now, too! PS, you gotta have the fried asparagus. read more

This place was surprisingly good! The service was ok, not the friendliest, but the food had great flavor. I wish the "fried rice" was actually fried in a wok, but that's how most places make it these days. Will definitely return. read more

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Food was hot fresh and exactly what we were looking for. We will definitely be back! Server was informative of the entrees and helped with any questions and lead us in the right direction. read more