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.

Absolutely delicious meal!! Each bite was full of flavor. A fun diner-type vibe. Friendly server…read morewho offered great advice on which pie to order. Will definitely be back!!

Amazing everytime we come by! The menu is super big so we're always trying new things, and the…read moremimosas are always fun to have!

It's been a minute but iirc, I ordered a burger and it was just fine? Definitely had more solid pub…read moreburgers elsewhere. Obviously an old timey watering joint for people who start bar tabs, hang out with friends and watch the big game on their screens. Definitely good for that.

The food was amazing. Fresh and hot. And yes the onion rings are the best I have had. Service was…read moreexcellent. Bar tender and food service excellent. Love the atmosphere and the tv's

My special Lady and I came in for dinner recently on a Friday night. Much to our suprise, the…read morerestaurant was not busy. - We were seated in a booth todard the "back" of the restaurant. Our waitress approached, handed us menues. I ordered --fresh-- coffee and my Lady ordered hot tea. - We placed our orders, and soon we were served. - Each of our meals was plentiful, and very good. - The service was also quite good. - We will return.

I ordered the Chicken Cesar Salad Sandwich. There was no mayo I had to get up and ask for mayo…read more They cut a strip of bacon and threw it on the sandwich it wad not Applewood bacon. Not worth the $19.48. The waiter was great. Grilled chicken breast, melted provolone cheese, applewood smoked bacon, tossed caesar salad, mayo, and tomato on ciabatta

I took my grandma and grandpa here on Friday, and this place exceeded my expectations. My grandma…read morereally enjoyed her tacos, and my grandpa liked his food too--although he thought the salsa was a little too spicy (I personally loved the kick). The tortillas were amazing--soft, fluffy, and delicious. My molcajete had great flavor as well. My only personal preference was that the steak was cooked more well-done than I typically like, which made it a little dry for me. I understand that may be how many customers prefer it, but it could be nice to give guests the option on how they'd like their steak cooked. The beans were creamy, the rice had great flavor, and overall everything tasted fresh and well made. It does get busy, so parking can be a little difficult, and it can get pretty loud inside during peak hours--but that's also a sign that people clearly enjoy this place. Overall, delicious food and I definitely want to come back to try more items on the menu.

Food was good. I ordered carne asada. It was 3 thin slices--juicy, fresh. It came with rice, beans…read morea grilled chile serrano, a cebolla and 3 home made corn tortillas. My daughter had the birria plate and a chavela. I was checked on about 5 times.

We had such a lovely time at the Steinbeck House Mother's Day Tea. The service was exceptional, and…read moreknowing that the staff are all volunteers made the experience even more special. Everyone was so warm, attentive, and welcoming. The food and tea were absolutely excellent -- beautifully prepared and delicious. And of course, the house itself is charming, with gorgeous table settings that made the afternoon feel elegant and memorable. Everything was done with such care and attention to detail. A wonderful way to celebrate Mother's Day!

My wife and I had an amazing lunch on Thursday for our anniversary. The food is always terrific and…read morechanges monthly. Our server told us about the free monthly tours which included all three floors of the house and one was this Saturday, today. The tour was great and there was so much information on John Steinbeck and the history of the Salinas area. Our tour guide was John and he did a terrific job and had so many personal stories that he added into the conversation. Probably from over 12 years experience and knowledge of Steinbeck. Highly recommend and chicken mushroom crepe is hard to beat. Thank you and we can't wait to be back!

Delicious BBQ! First time and definitely will be back. Friendly service! Must try!!!read more

Great BBQ. Extremely fast and friendly service. If you have a hankering for great, smoked meats…read more This is the place! Highly recommend.

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"

This is a cute spot to drop in and grab a bite if you are in the Salinas area. The service was a…read morebit slow despite the restaurant not being very busy, but the waitress was also very kind. The portion sizes were large and the food was decent. I opted for the club and my partner grabbed the blt. Bacon was super crispy!

I was dubious given their 3 star rating but that wasn't my experience. I had the brisket macaroni…read moreand the pulled pork grilled cheese and they were both delicious. The macaroni was my favorite though. I also had a flight of beers and was very satisfied! Waiter was great too

Great beers & bbq. Went on a Sat night around 530, not too busy but was starting to pick up. The…read moresurf & turf tacos were delicious. The pulled pork nachos were good but I personally would do without the bbq sauce on it. Will have to try something different next time. Our waitress was attentive & kept the drinks coming when she saw we were running low.

I haven't been here in years and I'm so glad I decided to come back! I ordered the chilaquiles…read moreverdes with egg and steak and they were absolutely delicious! Everything was flavorful and fresh. My cousin ordered an omelet with potatoes and she loved her meal as well. The owners were incredibly kind and attentive! Great ambiance. Overall, it was a great experience and I'll definitely be coming back! Highly recommend supporting this local business!

I'm sorry to leave a bad review. But we ordered the fried calamari and it's like chewing on a…read moregarden hose. It was cold, flavorless, and chewy. The lobster ravioli was decent though but also cold. The service was nice, no complaints there. Maybe I will try them again for breakfast or lunch? I hope this was just one bad meal.