Great food and great service! I ordered the artichoke and tomato quiche and a cup of FABULOUS lentil soup. It also came with a slice of bread. My friend ordered the bacon, cheese, egg and spinach quiche, same soup and bread! We were delighted with the food and service! read more

Awesome lunch spot! Always fresh healthy options and great customer service. I often dine-in with coworkers or take to go on busy days at the office. Love this spot and it never gets old. Highly recommend! read more

I drove from Fremont to try out this restaurant for breakfast. They sat us down and it was cold in there I should of taken a jacket. I ordered the French toast and they were ok. Service was good they checked on our table often. My daughter had the bacon and eggs and she liked it. I am very picky and wouldn't go back but again we all have different taste buds read more

Wow stumbled on this gem. Starbucks was closed and ended up getting a Carmel Valley Roast Coffee that was way better then Starbucks. Then I saw the deserts Amazing Bread pudding Chocolate chip cookies And Melt in your mouth chocolate torte ... flourless Sit down and enjoy the day among historic setting Owner was so kind and shared time in explaining the deserts read more

Portobello's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salinas, California

Crystal was out waitress. She is outstanding!!! She was attentive and caring. I recommend her as the top waitress in Monterey county. read more

Amazing breakfast! Had the ABC frittata and Bacado omelet. Potatoes were perfect and the bread they served with it was fabulous! Bloody Mary's weee great too. Highly recommend. Baguette Toast read more

Ordered a new pasta special named a sundried tomato chicken pasta. It was delicious. The local restaurant is not stingy with their plate servings, the dish was filled with fried chicken. I was to excited to eat to take a picture. Thank you chef Oscar. read more

Stopped in here while in town visiting my daughter and family. It was breakfast time but I wanted lunch..... no problem. Ordered the blackened salmon sandwich.... HANDS DOWN ONE OF THE BEST SALMON SANDWICHES I'VE HAD IN YEARS!!! The service was outstanding, the salmon was cooked perfectly, full of flavor, the bread choice amazing. The orzo salad could have used a little more flavor but with that sandwich, WHO CARES!! I will be back next time I'm in town!! read more

We have been coming to Portabella for the last 15 years and this was our worst visit to date. I'm assuming they have a new chef. The quiche which should be flaky and delectable was the consistency of a wet old sponge. It was chewy and it had no flavor the server never came back to check to see how our meal was going and we were here for a holiday lunch. Most disappointing. read more

The food ,service and atmosphere is good. The restaurant has a lot of choices and is a good choice for vegetarians, not sure for vegans. Also a good place for groups, you can sit outside if it's a nice day. I wish that the hours were later than 2 pm, Monday through Thursday, but Friday and Saturday they are open until 9 pm. There are not many good restaurants in Salinas to go to, just chains, This one is not a chain and I recommend! read more

Met with a friend here for brunch and had a classic Cuban Sandwich and crème spinach both were excellent and the service was great

What a hidden gem! I'm a big nerd for mixology, and I was blown away tonight with the care and attention put into crafting my and my husband's drinks. Meynard is a true artist with his creations, doing things with a practiced sense of craftsmanship, and made us feel so cared about through our whole experience there. Most margaritas I've had are a generic mix with some tequila, but I was very pleasantly surprised by how he made mine from scratch with top shelf ingredients, pouring in a little extra of my favorite parts, and making sure I was nothing short of delighted by the results. My husband's Manhattan was just as well crafted and tasty. Plus, Meynard was so welcoming that we felt right at home even though it was our first visit. Also, the whole general atmosphere of the spot was welcoming, chic, and the perfect mix of cozy and spacious. If you haven't been here yet, I recommend you change that status ASAP! read more

Portobello's - Manhattan and Ultimate Margarita - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salinas, California

This place gives very small, tasteless portions. I would never recommend someone to go here. Got a two salad combo plate, and I was served two little scoops of salad that only filled half the plate. Tasteless orzo and kale pasta. Then, I ordered a Hero sandwich and was disappointed that there was no sauce of any type on it; very dry. Skip this place. I'd recommend any other place before this one. read more

I really want to love this place, and I do like the decor and facility, and outdoor area, but the food and service are not well managed. Food, is generally lackluster and just not tasty - chewy bread, watery roma tomatoes on sandwiches for example. There are a couple dishes that are decent (or were decent maybe at times when its first introduced as a menu item, for example). Turf Club much better and one can tell the difference. Service also spotty. Very kind younger woman usually serves me for take out is very helpful, dine in service usually not great. This place has a lot of potential, I just hope they pay better attention to food quality, consistency, and service, as there would be MANY more return customers. read more

Literally flavorless ! I don't know what the hype is about. Amazing service I'll give them that and there always so kind. I've been there twice and both times I found myself highly disappointed. There lasagna and penne pasta was so simple , hard to believe it was one of there most "popular" items. Would not come again and don't recommend if your looking for something to eat that has good flavor. read more

I walked in and instantly said, "am I in San Francisco?" And then I see this beautiful friendly face, my dear friend "Izzy" such an gracious host and always has such a positive vibe that exudes his presence. Izzy has helped me over the years with my catering orders when I have events at serene and always has impeccable service. What a beautiful breath of fresh air to old town salinas. Great service and smiles galore, plus a wide range of delicious food including some yummy vegetarian choices. I enjoyed the veggie wrap & a greek pasta salad. Oh but of course a glass of Chardonnay. Okay maybe 2. I actually could not resist and went twice within the week and both visits were delightful. The new location has a full bar, indoor and outdoor dining and is open for dinner as well. read more

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I recently came to Portobello's this past weekend after visiting the Salinas Farmers Market and i had a good lunch. I ordered the chicken portobello sandwich with fries and I enjoyed it very much. We sat in their outdoor patio area and enjoyed the Salinas weather. The sandwich itself was scrumptious. It definitely had a huge portobello mushroom. The fries were crisp. The service was great (shout to the staff especially during this crazy pandemic. I know it can be overwhelming working understaffed especially when it gets busy.. great work and know that you are appreciated). Will definitely return again. read more

This gem is definitely a shining star of Salinas. The lunch we had was awesome. Flavors were spot on and the courtyard was very nice and added a pleasant ambience to our dining pleasure. It is a great mid-high end dining experience! read more

I really can't get enough of this place. I've come for breakfast and lunch in the same day several times in the past. The service and food is the best in town! I travel up to Salinas from Los Angeles every month to visit family and this is my go to place! The space looks like most restaurants in Los Angeles or Santa Monica but it stands out well here in this small town. It's great to have a place to eat where everyone in my family enjoys. The breakfast options are great and the sandwiches for lunch are unbeatable. Portobello's is the only restaurant in Salinas that is worth visiting. The ambience, the staff, the menu and location can't be beat! Alex makes you feel like family every time you walk in. She exceeds what customer service is. read more

Totally different look for Portobellos downtown than from their previous location; now with full bar and table service it's more of an evening place. Flank steak was great and they were able to retain some of their casual vibe... read more

Portobello's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salinas, California

I continue to give this place a try because many years ago it was delicious. However after to many dry low quality sandwiches i'm over it. Ordered a Tri- Trip sandwich today that had about 3 small chopped strands of bell pepper, and no it wasnt even a tritip sandwich but more like a thinly sliced roast beef sandwich. The meat tasted super overcooked and despite how thinly it was sliced the meat was still very tough. Fries weren't even crunchy but tasted and were textured like they had been fried in warm oil. I could never pay $20+ for something like this again!!! It's a shame that they had 3 staff in the kitchen and couldn't even pull off a sandwich. Ambiance was whatever they are always all over the place here, they had tables with linen in front of the deli goods. read more

Delicious chicken portabello sandwich with sun dried tomatoes, and sweet potato fries. The others in my party also loved their meals, including salads. Service was excellent and restrooms were spotless!!!! Ambiance was open, modern, clean with nice light, hip bistro and bar. Outside seating for warm weather. If I lived there I would be a regular!!! read more

My husband and I enjoyed the atmosphere, the food and the wait staff! He had the Cuban sandwich and broccoli salad; I had the Portobello sandwich and the beet salad. Everything was a little bit better than it had to be! The servers were friendly and efficient without overdoing it. Lots of natural light and space so that you could have a private conversation and not have to yell to hear each other, like in so many eateries these days. We hope to return the next time we are in Salinas! Interesting menu! read more

Had the most amazing breakfast today. Olé omelette was huge and filled with goodies, the potatoes were tender but crunchy on the outside. And the baguette toast was toasted perfectly and held its crunch for the whole meal. We eat here about once a month but today's meal was the best ever!!! read more

Been coming here on and off for the past 2 years. What I love about this place of course it's the food. I come here for breakfast when ever I can. My waitress name was Alex and she's the best! When ever I see her in the morning, she'll ask if I wanted the usual.. Sunny up, sausage and French toast.. She's the tall one with the pretty smile. lol This place also have a full bar, Jameson on the rock please! For lunch, definitely try the calamari steak sandwich or the tri-tip. read more

I love this spot. Always good vibes. Recently I had a couple mango mojitos and they were perfect. The bartender Danny was so friendly and welcoming too. I can't wait to be in the area again for some great drinks, food and friendly peeps. Thanks Danny read more

Meh. Unfortunately, this is where I'm at with Portobello's these days. I just feel like they aren't taking the care in preparing their food that they used to take. My roasted vegetable salad was just barely not a RAW vegetable salad. My eggplant sandwich - same issue with the eggplant - barely cooked, let alone "oven roasted." The thing is, with veggies, if you roast them well, you bring out the delicious flavor. But uncooked eggplant just tastes like water. The pesto on the sandwich bread was in a lump - not spread over the bread well at all. Disappointing. On the plus side - the staff is welcoming, kind and attentive. read more

Came for breakfast and received wonderful service and awesome tasty food. Very pleased. Ate outside.

Similar experience as other 1 star reviews. Walked in for lunch, was not acknowledged, grabbed a menu to make my to go order. 2 other customers walked in within a minute and they were helped first. A 3rd person walked in & also gets assisted first. I felt invisible. Finally place my order a chicken sandwich & pasta side. $20.00 with tip. I should have gone to subway, there I would have at least had a pleasant experience. read more

The Cuban sandwich substituted on sourdough is to dieeee for!! And so cute on the inside of the restaurant as well. Definitely going back!

Great place to get high quality and tasty food with good service and casual modern atmosphere. Pretty good beer and wine selection as well.

This is a great hideaway for your loved one, wife and I had a great experience with the ambiance, the service is outstanding food is on point, calamari, cheeseburger & bigbird sandwich washed it down with fresh water, Portabellos in it read more

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Have really been enjoying brunch out on the patio. The frittata is literally amazing and pairs really well with an IPA. The service has been outstanding during Covid. I've been hitting up this place about 2x a month and it has been consistently great! read more

Easy, fresh, no frills. Came here for lunch with coworkers. I got the half roasted chicken with side salad. The chicken was well seasoned and grilled well. The arugula salad was my favorite, tossed with a very tasty dressing and roasted pine nuts. There is an outdoor patio seating area with umbrellas, very nice to eat outside on a nice sunny day. It's cafeteria style, so you order, pay and then seat yourself. read more

The owner tried to post an excuse that I was a former employee or that I knew someone that worked there. I have never worked there and I don't know anyone that has ever worked there. I was working at Taylor Farms for a Memorial Hospital event. I had a lot to do so I naturally thought it would be the quickest way to grab a bite. It took forever and added stress to my job. Not only that, they gave me something I was allergic to, even though it was the only request I had. I even left a tip! They offered to make another one but I had no time and it tasted bland and was sloppily put together. Why would I want another awful wrap? They could have offered my money back. It's unbelievable that the owner would make up an excuse to misguide readers. read more

I tried this place for the first time today. Upon arriving, I noticed there wasn't anyone in there. However, the food looked good so I decided to try it. The potato salad was good (I got a taster) but I ended up going for the Waldorf apple salad, broccoli salad and coleslaw. I also tried the spicy cabbage salad, which is really good. All in all, this place was good! read more

Portobello's - Trio was $9- great deal! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salinas, California

My friends and I decided to give this place a try after seeing positive reviews on yelp. Needless to say, we're glad we stopped by to try this place out. The ambiance was relaxing and illuminating. The server was attentive and nice. She was one of those waiters that you didn't need to bother asking for anything because she had already gotten it or done it for you. The food was also great! The tuna melt left me satisfied, and my friends said they enjoyed their meals as well. I find it similar to BJ's restaurant, but 5x better! read more

Portobello's - Albacore tuna melt w| Caesar salad. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salinas, California

Had the salmon stuffed with crab over rice with vegetables for dinner. Lemon caper sauce covered the rice. First of all the salmon tasted good; however, it was not stuffed with crab. I did enjoy the rice and Caesar salad. The cost of my dinner was $25. The service was good and the place was clean. This restaurant is located inside the Taylor building, which is new. I did enjoy this atmosphere and I do recommend this restaurant to Anyone in Salinas. There is a Parking garage that is available . read more

Portobello's - Menu board - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salinas, California

Loved this place for a 3 salad taste at lunch! Great Caesar, broccoli & bean salad! Great service despite having power outage! Nice local Talbots's Chardonnay Bought 6 dessert bars to take home Nice patio dining too! Wonderful for women dining alone No pressure & comfortable read more

Portobello's - Great lunch spot! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salinas, California

The food was decent.. tables and floor were dirty, I almost slipped.... we ordered a bottle of wine which was not open at our table ,instead at the bar and brought over with two full glasses and without the cork.... read more