I've been coming to The Village for years, and it continues to be one of my favorite places to eat. I always find myself coming back because the food and service are consistently excellent. The owners themselves are the ones serving customers, and they are incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive. They truly make you feel at home and go out of their way to make sure you have a great experience. The food is always fresh, delicious, and comes out quickly. My favorite dish is the chilaquiles, and I highly recommend them! The restaurant is always clean, including the restrooms, which is something I really appreciate. If you're looking for a family-owned restaurant with amazing food and genuinely wonderful service, The Village is definitely worth visiting. You can tell they care about their customers, and that's one of the many reasons I keep coming back. read more

The Village Restaurant - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salinas, California

I'm sorry to leave a bad review. But we ordered the fried calamari and it's like chewing on a garden 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. read more

The Village Restaurant - Monterey Bay Calamari - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salinas, California

food was nasty took my family first n last time.the service was good that's the only thing but food was not good at all.

We wanted to try this place for years and had an afternoon with nothing to do so we headed across town and found this in the Safeway shopping center in North Salinas. We were surprised to see it was almost empty at 1 pm on a weekday. The menu is extensive with breakfast all day. Hubby had the chili verde omelette and it was one of the best omelettes he had ever had. The potatoes were fresh made and delicious. He also had a side of biscuits and gravy which brought back memories for me because it tasted like it was made with canned milk which is what my grandma always used in her gravy. It gives it a creamy and slightly sweet flavor. I got the crab cakes and the calamari. Both were also freshly made and delicious. I loved the sauce with the crab cakes. Hubby had a beer and I had a delicious lemon drop martini, not quite what I expected but a huge pour and refreshing taste. Will definitely go back read more

I haven't been here in years and I'm so glad I decided to come back! I ordered the chilaquiles verdes 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! read more

Really fast and friendly service. The best breakfast I've had in a while. I'll definitely be back.

First time coming here and the food was 10/10. The service was fast and staff were friendly. The place is nice & clean as well, Definitely coming back again. read more

The Village Restaurant - Chilaquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salinas, California

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Really just your average American diner/ breakfast restaurant that is located around what feels like the "suburban" areas of Salinas, Villages serves your classic American breakfast foods mixed in with Mexican breakfast options (like Chilaquiles and Huevos Rancheros). The food was good. Not bad, but nothing to write home about. Service was nice and quick. Attentive, except towards the end of the meal, not as attentive (water or napkins). Plenty of parking. Only 1 bathroom per sex, so sometimes people queue up to go. read more

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The Village is a nice, local, family run eatery. Lots of choices on the menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We went for brekky. The Mrs. had the special (not on the menu, or specials board) Chile Relleno omelette. It WAS SO GOOD!!!!!! It was exactly as described: a fresh poblano, stuffed with cheese, and wrapped in an omelette with a slight spicy tomato salsa. Wow! I'd go back just for this! I had the country fried steak and eggs. The steak was good and well-tenderized and breaded. The gravy was almost inedible. It was only gravy in the literal sense because it covered my steak. What it really was, was warm cream with some cooked and crumbled sausage thrown in. It was watery and bland. Hopefully this was just a bad gravy day and this is not what their gravy is like everyday. The home fries were warm and crispy and delicious. The scrambled eggs were on point. The coffee was fresh and refilled regularly and they have French vanilla creamer on the table. We'll go back but not for anything with gravy on it. Good thing they have lots to choose from!! read more

The Village Restaurant - Country fried steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salinas, California

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I love this place, it's so close to home and when you walk in you feel like you're in your families kitchen. The amazing owners take such good care of everyone and the food is delicious. read more

Came with a group of 15. They easily and happily accommodated us. They were friendly, orders came out quick. The food.....yes, the food. I ordered the chilaquiles (green salsa), with over medium eggs on top and a side of hash browns. Sooo so bomb. Authentic flavor. Full plate of food. Lots of value compared to the price. I wouldve taken a picture but the food looked too good and i couldn't help myself from digging right in until all that was left was the plate. So sorry about not taking a picture but take my word for it. My bro who ordered something else leaned over and said that looks so good and next time hes here hes gunna order the chilaquiles but honestly everyones food looked good and i heard zero complaints. They were accommodating to my bro that has a gluten allergy too but making his french toast with sourdough. Not from Salinas but if im nearby, ill most definitely return. Thanks to the staff and my compliments to the chef. You guys a great! read more

Maybe this restaurant would be good for breakfast. I had read the reviews of the dinner menu and the seafood dish with salmon and mahi-mahi sounded really good. However, it was really substandard. There was too much seasoning on the mashed potatoes in combination with the Sauce on the seafood. The salmon tasted really fishy, and the mahi-mahi was not good and I could not tell what the other Seafood on the plate was. While the roll was delicious, it was very tough and overcooked. The server was sufficient, but very unfriendly. She never Asked us if we wanted anything more or dessert. read more

Very friendly, Great food at reasonable prices! I'm glad this restaurant is close to my house. read more

On a road trip again . Found this place and really glad we did. The service is fantastic, food is even better. Nice and easy on the ears, not noisy. Will definitely be back when in the area. read more

My daughter said it's her "Top 5 restaurant" that she's been to. We had the burger, pancakes, and popcorn shrimp, and clam chowder. It served two adults and two kids. read more

The Village Restaurant - Bacon, avocado burger! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salinas, California

So Our First Time Here At "The Village Restaurant" In Salinas,Ca On The Fancier Side Of Town...!!! Lol So I Ordered The "BACADO" An Omelette With Avocado, Bacon, And Cheese. With Sourdough Toast And Salsa And Sour Cream On The Side. With An OJ To Wash It Down. My Fiancée Ordered The Chilaquiles Verdes With Eggs Over Medium And A Michelada To Wash It All Down...!!!! Place Is Quiet And Only Two Older Couples In Sight. Hopefully Not A Bad Sign. They Got Our Orders Quickly And Drinks Delivered Quickly...!! Everything Is Awesome My Fiancées Chilaquiles Are BOMB...!!! That Salsa Verde Is Off The Hook...!!! And My Omelet Is Good As Well...!!! 5 Stars..!!! read more

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Of I could give this place a 10 star rating I would do ! It's hands down the best place you're gonna find in salinas ca, The service is just excellent, they make you feel at home , the ambience is absolutely cozy and welcoming , the food taste just like homemade, delicious . This is my favorite spot to have breakfast , lunch and dinner . The menu has different options , we like to order the shrimp cocktail as an appetizer ... And love to order green chilaquiles at 2pm while my husband orders lasagna , and we pair our food with a glass of wine or champagne . This is definitely a place that will make you want to come back for more of everything ! Thank you The Village Restaurant! read more

The Village Restaurant - Our food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salinas, California

I was very happy with the staff. Answered all my questions and got me exactly what I wanted. I even met the owners. My breakfast was simple. Eggs over easy. Toast Bacon. Some places have trouble doing the simple things right. No place to hide. Each item delicious and cooked right. read more

First time here and it was so delicious. I got the fettuccine and the flavor was so good. My boyfriend got the tri tip sandwich and also really enjoyed it. The woman who took our order, I believe was the owner, was so so sweet which made this place so much better! read more

The Village Restaurant - Fettucine Alfredo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salinas, California

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The food it's delicious. They have a lot of options and it never disappoints. The food and the vibe of the restaurant it's a homie, warm grandmas/mom's kitchen vibe. You can tell the owners care about their customers from the quality of their food to the clean and friendly restaurant experience. This is my kids favorite restaurant in the area. read more

My first clue should have been the empty restaurant. No booths; just several tables that seat four. Kinda on the cold side for a restaurant. Not cozy at all. The server was very kind and attentive. The only issue I had with him was he gave me raspberry sweetened tea when I asked for unsweetened. I think it was a language thing. My daughter and I got the seafood Monterey combo that includes mahi mahi, salmon and snapper in a lemon basil sauce. And my husband got the maple soy skirt steak. When our food came to the table I could smell bad fish and I've got a cold and my right side is completely stuffed. My daughter confirmed my suspicion. The salmon was not rotten but I could tell it was a little on the old side but one of the white pieces of fish stunk to high heaven. The lemon basil sauce was great. Too bad it was masking bad fish. The cook definitely had to have known. The maple soy wasn't awful but the cut of meat was cheap and very stringy. Needless to say, we won't be returning. I had high hopes for this place too. Im sad about it. read more

The Village Restaurant - Seafood Monterey Combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salinas, California

My favorite place to eat when I come to Salinas! (And that's saying a lot because their are a lot of good places to eat in this town). Where to begin ... I feel like just taking a picture of the menu and inserting it here because EVERYTHING here is so good! But my favorites - the steak salad and the tri tip sandwich. I order both and then take the leftovers home. In addition to the excellent food there is the impeccable service. Gabby and Joe always make you feel like a member of the family - with their warm and loving energy and expert service. This appears to be the best kept local secret - I would say don't spread the word - but I don't want them to close due to lack of business. So come on Salinas - stop in for a bite, they are open everyday for breakfast, lunch and dinner...and they are the best in town! read more

Awesome Restaurant, Very friendly employees and excellent service,They treat you like family. The food is amazing,Steak and Eggs are my personal favorite!! read more

We wanted to try something new and glad that we were able to find this quaint place. Do you know when it's a full restaurant that the food is worth it. Staff was very friendly and service was fast. We ordered chicken fried steak, biscuits & gravy, and French toast. Everything was tasty. Look forward to coming back and trying their chiliqulies which seem to be on every table. read more

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I honestly do not recommend this place if you are super hungry. I'm giving them a two star review because although they greet you well, and bring over water and coffee on the spot, their service goes from 10 to 2 immediately. The owners do not know how to work under stress, which creates a negative ambiance. They only gave 1-2 cooks in the back to satisfy 50-60 people in the place. When you inquire about your order, the lady gets upset and give you excuses, then she ignores you. It took us 2 hours to get our food. I feel at fault for not standing up and leaving the place. I just know I'm not going back ever. I do not recommend it at all. The chilaquiles, huecos ranchers, steak and eggs were by the way cold by when we got them. read more

I had the chilaquiles (green) and they were super good, not too spicy. Our server was really attentive and kind. The amount of time it took for them to bring out the food was SO QUICK. Will be trying more of their food again soon. read more

If there's one thing they're getting right, it's their kindness! The food itself is mediocre. It's the type of food you'd find at any typical cafeteria. Not amazing but not bad. The veggies served with our meals were cooked to death. The chicken marsala sort of tasted like soy sauce. The steak was ordered medium rare but came out well done. Everything was edible but just ok. Outdoor seating was pleasant. There also seemed to be only two people there, taking turns waiting tables and cooking. I'm not really sure. I'm mostly giving 4 stars because both the man and woman were really sweet. read more

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First time going. The customer service was amazing, the waitress was a great help at giving recommendations l. I had the chilaquiles and they were really good. The place was clean and the prices were not bad. Will definitely be going back again. read more

This was a chance encounter. Had extra time and this place was the closest to us at the moment. The customer service here is welcoming and friendly! Not sure if this is a family owned restaurant but those were the vibes it was giving. I liked the oj and my omelette with bacon in it was average. I think the bacon should've been cooked more crispy and it have less fat in it. The country potatoes were well cooked and seasoned. Overall we would probably come back due to it being a comfortable ambiance with plenty of seating and not too busy read more

The restaurant is spacious and clean. The service was friendly/outstanding and the food was excellent. My wife had the grilled red snapper which was a very generous portion with a very tasty lemon sauce along with a large serving of fresh steamed broccoli and cauliflower. I had the fried seafood combo with salad rather than fries and it was very good. read more

This is one of my top 5 restaurants to come and eat in Salinas. The chef knows how to cook and the staff is very friendly, also its not to packed. I love it when it's not so crazy and you can enjoy your time. Everything I've choose off the menu taste good. read more

First time here! Super delicious! Their service is 100%. Such a nice place to come and eat a nice meal with a relaxing ambiance. read more

The Village Restaurant - Biscuits and Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salinas, California

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I ordered the crab cake Benedict. For a restaurant that has a whole section on eggs benedict, I expected better. The poached egg is beyond over cooked and the hollandaise is split. This is not what an eggs Benedict looks like. I was pretty disappointed. The crab cake was fine and I wasn't mad at the potatoes. They weren't enough to save this dish. Someone get the cook to watch a YouTube video on it. This is the saddest eggs benedict I've ever had. I'm not giving it a 1 star review cus I've eaten here once before and my family enjoyed their meals. They were satisfied. I just wouldn't order the eggs benedict. read more

The Village Restaurant - Crab Cake a Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Salinas, California

Poor service. Terrible tasteless food. The restaurant was dirty. My mug that had my coffee in it was not only dirty but had someone else's lipstick on the rim. Yuck! read more

I just had a wonderful experience with this establishment. I ordered the crab cake Benedict, the chilaquiles, and a side of French toast. The service is exceptional. Food was out quick and everything was absolutely delicious. I am happy to have found this hidden gem so close to my home. I will be back! read more

Great food! The lasagna, everything is excellent! Great customer service eat-in or pickup!

Chilaquiles are gross. Sauce was salty. Eggs looked fake, like fast food eggs. Avocado was rancid. I don't understand how this place has good reviews. read more

Neighborhood restaurant. Family run. A gem. These people CARE about their customers. They greet you so warmly.

Service is fair, coffee is weak. My omelette was loaded with cheese and the eggs was crunchy, which I don't like it. I must say the staff are friendly and tried their best but the food definitely needs an improvement. I don't think I would return. read more

Owners were very welcoming and friendly upon walking in. They were wearing masks and were following protocols (hand sanitizer) if people wanted. The menus were not clean and stuck together when we looked at options. The entire restaurant, especially the bathroom needs a very deep cleaning. Cesar salad was fresh and had good flavor. Turkey burger was just ok. Bacon had odd flavor (like rancid oil). Fries were hot and just ok. If it weren't for the friendly staff, I likely would not go again if ever In the area again. Just a few small tweaks and it could improve. read more