OK. I only come up to the Monterey/Salinas area once in a while for work with the DoD (at the old…read moreFort Ord hospital building which now houses some DoD folks). This is my hangout when I'm up here... This time, well, let me tell ya... Jennifer at the bar was amazing. Not only can she tend bar, but she has a beautiful voice! The mic in one hand and your drink in the other! She'll sing and tend bar at the same time! Rich, the KJ (that's Karaoke Jockey for your former jocks out there... damn, I'm still doing your homework!) runs a GREAT show... We were coming to the end of the night, a few folks no-showed on their place to sing, so he brings me two mics... He knows I want to sing "Shallow" with Jen and she's good with it. And damn if we don't close the bar that night! I dropped Jen a 100% tip for her great work. If you're in Salinas, CA on Thursday or Friday nite believe me - as one who has a pro voice coach - the talent there is spectacular... (Cora... You are amazing!) Great karaoke. Great dive bar scene. Great bar tending... Just a great place to hang out!

I'm extremely disappointed with how we were treated. We've been regular customers, and this…read moreexperience completely changed how we view this place. Someone in our group took a photo behind the bar, and instead of handling the situation professionally, the bartender immediately became rude and escalated things. We were asked to leave, which is one thing--but what made the situation worse was that my card was still swiped and we were never served any drinks. After that, the bartender continued talking about us and involved another bartender, which turned into an unnecessary scene and got us kicked out. The interaction felt disrespectful, targeted, and completely unprofessional. If there was an issue with taking a picture, that could have been communicated respectfully instead of creating a hostile situation. As regulars, we expected better treatment and better customer service.

I come here often especially for the ambiance. It ain't for everyone tho but it is for me lol…read more Service and staff are really cool. The food has gotten better since I first came here

We just had lunch and watched the USA/ Australia soccer game. Food and service were outstanding -…read morethanks, Benny. The win was great too. Super French dip and brownie dessert.

A wide variety of good drinks and a good vibe! Will recommend for future bday parties.read more

Just tried this place for the first time and can honestly say I recommend it !…read more The vibes, drinks, food, and staff are incredible. Must try 10/10

I love Alvarado street. The beers are top 10 (I would say top 7) in the nation. Seriously I've…read morenever had an average beer here. Food is always solid and well above average for a craft beer place. I always get the wagyu smash burger and it's always the same. Good, filling and goes perfectly with the hazy IPAs I'm drinking. We go to Monterey, we go to Alvarado, we go near Salinas, we go to Alvarado. It's that simple the beer is amazing, food is good!

Nice, a good place to grab a cold beer or drink and have a tasty bite, burger or sandwich…read more Wide open floor with lots of elbow room. A dozen screens for sports. The service was excellent and very patient...elder'ish. This for me isn't trying to be a foodie stop though the food is good. More like food for your delicious beer. Last words...with in walking distance.

I loved the atmosphere. The building was so cool! The beer was 5/5 but the food was not as good as…read moreexpected. Overall, very cute place and great service.

I've been drinking the beers from Alvarado for years without ever visiting any of their locations…read more(had beers at shares, bought them from stores, and even special ordered and had them shipped to me). A couple of friends and me took the opportunity to stop by on our drive back to LA from the Bay Area (along the 101). First impression: one of those convivial breweries with a thriving locals aspect and vibe. Friends I was with are really into craft beer, so we felt right at home. The folks here were super friendly and welcoming. As a matter of fact, there were some cookies made from another regular that was offered to us while we were there. And those cookies were delish. They have a good variety of styles on draft, but I opted for the BA Barleywine, which was excellent. They also had the football games playing on the TV there so there was that sports bar aspect without being to crowded/ crazy. This place is located in an industrial area of Salinas. We didn't have a problem at all finding parking. Love their beers and love this spot. I would definitely hit it up more if I was able.

Turned me away for a single beer at 9:30. The bar was full of what can only assume were…read moreregulars... it's probably not the business that should take this 1 star hit. This rating is specifically for the terrible bartender that was working tonight.

I stopped in here for a quick drink while waiting to get paged for a table. I literally had time…read morefor one beer here because I spent precious time looking at their tap list and cooler and being impressed-which is never really a waste of time. While they don't have food you can bring your own food in and there's board games aplenty and they had bar trivia going on during my visit. The host tried to get me to sign onto the app-that's how it started but I arrived too late so he gave me a hard copy answer sheet and let me play a round. Service was good, they let me take my time in ordering a beer and were quick to cash me out when I got paged. I'd like to come back and experience it in full.

We wanted a place we could walk to after a busy day of sightseeing, and lucked out by finding…read moreGrowers Pub on Yelp! It was a Tuesday night, so we didn't need a reservation. Growers has a good setup--the bar is very lively and full, but it's not the first thing you see when you walk in, as it's off to the side. We had a nice booth, complete with real flower in a glass, and were served promptly by a pleasant lady. She helped me choose my entree, and was attentive and accommodating throughout our meal. I had the chicken Marsala, which is the best I've ever had (and I often order it in restaurants.). My husband had the bone-in pork chop. We had crème brûlée for dessert. Everything was tasty and very well prepared. The restaurant has a very pleasant feel, with lots of dark wood and nice furniture. If I lived nearby I'd come often.

Had the wedge salad and Lobster Ravioli. Bread and butter was complimentary. Good pick for dinner…read moremeetings as it's intimate but also lively enough for some fun over conversation. Server was attentive. Full bar serving wine, beer, and cocktails. Located in old town Salinas -- I was told this spot is one of Salinas' oldest establishments occupying the same building from when it was founded in 1940. Hope they make it to 100 years! Also, my friend said this spot is known for their prime rib. I'll have to make it in one day to try for myself.

A. Hidden. Gem…read more Authenticity is putting on a clinic over here! Great patrons, great music, this place is an unhurried delight.

Overall, its a great little bar with a unique vibe. Lots of locals present. Some were staring at…read moreus, in an almost threatening way (no smiles, just annoyed faces). Maybe it was our choice of music they didn't like, who knows. Maybe we were sitting in their spot. Drinks are cheap, relatively speaking. BUT cash only bar. Parking is non existent in the front.