4.5 stars!!!!! Came…read morehere with wife and friends to check out for happy hour. The parking here is not great. Basically you must find a place to park on street somewhere. I think that is the one drawback of this place. The restaurant itself is very nice inside. Well decorated with a nice bar. There is a very nice patio area but given weather it was not open. I'm sure it is when weather permits. For happy hour the apps are about 40% off specialty drink specials are $10 cocktails and I believe 5 draft and wine. I got the smoked old fashioned and it did not disappoint. Wife got the Chardonnay and was happy with it. We started with garlic bread and it was pretty good. We then went with the wings. These wings were so good we ordered a second plate as did our friends. Some of the best wings I've had in a long time. For mains we got the gnocchi and friends got the pizza. Everyone was very happy with there dishes. It was a solid meal. The gnocchi is I believe $11 for happy hour and pizza I think is $10. Great deal for what you get. All in all a really good meal in a nice restaurant. Only downside is parking.

A great addition to Oldtown Salinas. The food of the…read moreformer Little Sicily on Gabilan Street is now here. Great cocktails menu and ask for Kenny (mixologist) for any recommendations. The venue is a bit noisy, but there is an outdoor patio as well. I recommend the small couches and table for a relaxing and snacking on appetizers. They are running specials on IG and they also have a jazz night (Thursdays, I think.)

I recently heard from some of my clients in Hollister that this winery closed, and I was so sad to…read morehear the news. It's been many years since my last visit, back when I was engaged, but I had been hoping to return this year. Some of my favorite memories are from this place. The wine was always wonderful, but what truly made it special were the people. Anna, her husband, and their son Steph were some of the kindest and most welcoming people you could meet. They made every visit feel personal and memorable, and their warmth was a big part of why so many people loved coming here. Thank you for the memories, the hospitality, and the great wine over the years. You will be missed.

We came around 7:00 on a Thursday evening and it was fairly full, but we were seated right away…read more Staff was the highlight of the night, I can't remember the waiters name, but he had memorable curly hair and a mustache. He was patient and knew the menu, and offered options when he saw our reactions as we tried to decide. The chef even walked out and offered to make the bolognese from scratch and omit the mushrooms. From start to finish the whole Mangia team was great, and it made me happy to see how they treated one another. The dishwasher came up a few times to swap the trays and everyone got along, and I noticed the chef made them each something to eat as the restaurant was closing. As for the food, good Salinas option. The Nonna appetizer was a bruschetta with pistacho, fresh ricotta, and honey. Delicious. Beet salad was good, hearty beets, mixed greens, and balsamic. It was over dressed for my taste, but hubby loved it. I wasn't a huge fan the cheese they used, it was a harder salty cheese in small cubes. I got the penne with a really subtle lemon cream sauce, grilled chicken, and broccoli. Came out hot and it was a generous portion, waiter offered some fresh cheese so took that of course. I'd order it again, but don't think it was the best pasta dish I have ever had. Chicken Parmesan was cooked fresh, and came with the penne and marina. In my opinion the marina was under seasoned, but I'm generally heavy on the garlic and basil. I don't know I'd label it as a culinary hot spot, but the food was good, and made by good people. I appreciate the atmosphere and we will definitely be back.

We visited Patria in to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday, and it was a hit for all of us. We…read moremade reservations ahead of time and were seated promptly. The restaurant has a great drink selection and a great menu. We were pleasantly surprised to learn they offer a Tuesday dinner special that includes an appetizer, entrée, and dessert for only $32! This menu also had a special drink selection. I ordered the house salad, prawn risotto, and chocolate lava cake. The salad was very fresh with spring mix and butter lettuce, which I especially enjoy, and it was topped with a light vinaigrette style house dressing that was light and delicious. The prawn risotto was creamy, flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The chocolate lava cake was rich and very chocolatey, a bit too rich for my personal taste, but still enjoyable. It also came with vanilla gelato, which was delicious. As a table, we also ordered the tableside tiramisu, which was such a fun and unique experience. I am a tiramisu connoisseur, so anytime I see it on the menu, I ordered it. It is my favorite dessert. Although this was not my favorite one, I very much enjoyed the experience. I will mention the espresso needs a little more time to fully soak into the ladyfingers, but the presentation and experience alone made it worth trying. The ambiance was lovely with nice background music, and the service was attentive and welcoming. Everyone in our party truly enjoyed their meal, especially the birthday girl. Overall, Patria is a fantastic dinner spot in Salinas, and I would absolutely return and highly recommend it.

Food was great, start to finish, and there was finally some ambiance and I say this as my sole…read moreissue in the past was that the place was silent as a library, because when I'm out for dinner and drinks I like at least a little ambiance. I'm glad to report that last night had some music in the bar, it was soft and sounded like Italian folk (Frank Sinatra would've been nice too) but it was perfectly fine because it broke up the atmosphere in a positive way. Calamari appetizer was great and my pork chop was too. Service was equally great as it was prompt and accompanied. I'll be back soon, so if you haven't tried Patria yet, you should.

A long stand institution in the heart of Oldtown Salinas. This place has been around for many…read moreyears and has some really great comfort food. I was acknowledged upon entering and promptly seated at the bar since it was just myself. I arrived during Happy Hour so draft beer was $1 off. I ordered the hazy beer and the Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti. This came out perfectly cooked and super tender chicken Parmesan. I also like the Lemon pIcada. The restaurant is huge with two dining rooms and another full bar. I think the only downside is they close at 8 pm on weeknights.

Although parking is limited, the interior of restaurant has plenty of dining space. Service is fast…read moreand friendly. Beer battered onion rings are fresh and delicious. The baked ziti looks great but somewhat oily but cooked fresh to order and was served hot.

Pasta Mía at Northridge shopping center. This was my second time coming, and the customer service…read moreis always a 10! They make sure to greet you so you feel welcomed. I ordered the spinach and cheese, ravioli and let me tell you. It was so delicious the pictures do no justice. I would recommend this spot if you need something quick and easy.

The blackened chicken is delicious. The staff are friendly. The location is i side the mall which…read moremakes it a little challenging for pick up only. There are seats at the food court where you can enjoy the pasta.

I love this place. Fantastic Italian food made fresh to order. The service is wonderful. We get the…read morefamily dinner and enjoy the leftovers since there are only two of us. Like I said, I love this place. I have bought the family diner and taken it to friends recovering from surgery so they don't have to cook and they love it.

So what can I say about this place??!! I'm catering trays and they've had them done in 10 minutes!…read moreI ordered food for a large party and the team was so helpful in preppy and let him know how things! Plus the food is AMAZING! GOD BLESS YOU GUYS!

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.

I went there on a busy night and a wait was told was around 45 minutes after we got seated we told…read morethe waitress we were in a hurry and that she said she'll do her best to get our food as quickly as possible. And the food actually came out very fast and Service was good. They had a lot of waitress walking around so when we want a super refill, we could just wave our hand and they come right away and they bring a refill very fast and then when we need a check, we just wave by hand come and pack the leftover for us. The service was good. The food was good. It was a very satisfying experience.

Food: breadsticks need to be hotter Meat was good, noodles…read moreneed better selection. service: good ambiance: noisy menu item: steak alfredo existed might want put on website sold out. liked drinks helped because alfredo was dry 4 me, Dr. pepper needed Lemon taste good, made cherry fresh. Slice was very rich, it was beneficial 4 my dad. please work on onion free foods. next time I have to bring dressing, I am not fan of parm cheese & rosemary, Other person we have bring his dressing when we go out.