American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Salinas
57 restaurant menus in Salinas, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"Great place for young people who want to turn their life around and make a career for them self every thing is possible and even more with the great..."
David Meza
"Dining at Rancho Cielo is always a satisfying and inspiring experience! The menu (food and wine) offers delicious options at an amazing value. Each..."
Debbie Howitt
"The food and service, most..."
Patricia Wagner
"Such a serene environment. It's a love at first sight..."
Ohagwu Collins Patrick
"My dad used to work here when it was called The boys ranch. As a kid I used to ride my bike there to the pond with a makeshift fishing pole trying to..."
Buddy J marquez
"Such a beautiful location! You can't beat the view and setting. The food prepared by the students is always yummy and very affordable. The dining..."
"Nice place for a coffee and a beer! Good pastries. They had open mic night on Friday. Good beer. Except when they want you to leave at the end of..."
Emsee H
"We came at a really busy moment. The staff seemed stretched thin but they did a great job of moving everyone along. Also, my americano and scone were..."
chad taber
"Great place for a quick pitstop in downtown Salinas. Friendly personal with the great morning brews suggestions makes you feel homey.
Open during the..."
SC
"Great organic coffee shop! It's got a Cool trendy vibe with fantastic tasting organic coffee and thee best baked goods of all coffee shops around!..."
P Largo
"I’ve been here twice and I love this place. I would definitely recommend it and will be back if I can. From the service, taste, quality, ambience,..."
Naz S
"The vibe is inviting and the drinks are bursting with flavor. There is a live magic stage and guitars displayed on the..."
"Excellent American breakfast restaurant! So popular there is often a wait to get in on weekends but it's worth it. Great service, quality coffee,..."
Daniel Noel
"This food BUSSIN'.!!! I ordered the burrito. Would've added photos but the aroma had my mouth watering and I didn't stop eating after the first bite...."
Meeshell Campbell
"It's a great place to stop by for breakfast if you're traveling on US 101 SF -->..."
Kamalesh Ram Chandran Govindaraj
"Always yummy food here. This time we had a great steak Benedict, granola strawberry pancakes and the biscuits and gravy breakfast. All were good...."
Kaye Zahraoui
"SUBLIME! Raspberry, coconut, and granola pancakes are truly amazing. Customer service is excellent. A perfect brunch experience. I will be thinking..."
Andrew Coates
"My favorite breakfast spot...triple bogey with a banana germ pancake, scrambled eggs with turkey sausage...yummy. Asian Harvest salad for..."
Wini Chambliss
"Great food. Great service. Have had the steak and eggs, the corned beef hash and eggs and the pancakes. The steak is always perfectly medium rare...."
Fawaz Koussa
"My family loves this spot for breakfast 👌 Today we had lunch and it was delicious 😋 Will def be back for more..."
"Did you know that the Steinbeck House is mostly run by volunteers? It is, and they do a fantastic job with service and treating you special for your..."
Maria Schell
"Got the Steinbeck tea, chicken apple sandwich, and chocolate Charlotte. Everything was delicious and the ladies running it are the sweetest! The gift..."
Jasmin Ramos
"Omg... what a find! Fantastic food, and all run by volunteers who are eager to share history and stories of the family and family home--except the..."
Laura Frakes
"Whenever I am in the area, I set my schedule to ensure I can have lunch at the beautiful Steinbeck House. This is one of the original farm-to-table..."
Phyllis Shess
"Food was fantastic, the staff was wonderful, and we now count ourselves as amongst the believers in the Steinbeck House. We are soon to return..."
Scott Perry
"Excellent lunch menu, including a very nice vegan lunch. The volunteers provide super service! Ambience is quaint and cozy. Don't miss the..."
Stephanie Niechayev
"Only visited the gift shop and looked at the exterior but it was worth it. Beautiful historic house. There are a few 120+ year old houses in the..."
Vincent Fazzi
"Have been to the Steinbeck house in 2017 and again in 2019, as a huge John Steinbeck fan I found both experiences to be outstanding.
The ladies are..."
"Great friendly service. Our host and bartender made me a great home style Michelada. Our waiter was very friendly and smiled at every moment. Great..."
Ryan Grijalva
"This restaurant is really nice. Very clean. I went for dinner the food was great. I tried something new The chicken marsala. It was very good. And..."
Barbara Shell
"This place is a hidden treasure. Super friendly service and GREAT..."
Derrel Simpson
"Great service! Friendly servers. Food is..."
Chas Domingez
"I have been going here since the day they have opened love the food and the friendly owners. I have never had a bad meal here. I always take my out..."
Joe Duenas
"We always order different dishes in this restaurant every visit and we haven't been disappointed. Everything is good especially the bread and clam..."
Josephine Magtoto Bubanas
"This place is the best. Great food & greAt service. It's a real find. They always treat you like family. The good is..."
Steve Gasperson
"Service was great and the crab cakes benedict was good like..."
Steve Esteban
"The best Pasta in town!!!! Fresh, Homemade,..."
Carlos Fonseca
"Deliciosos platillos italianos/americanos, lugar limpio y confortable, servicio completo de bar, excelente atención. Se los..."
Rene Palacios
"ALWAYS great food, great service, great smiles,..."
David Viado
"En muchas ocasiones he ido a desayunar ahí! Las crepas están deliciosas! Y el personal te atiende muy..."
Miguel Arturo
"The Village is my Dad's favorite local restaurant for breakfast! His favorite is the Rodeo...blueberry pancakes, two bacon, two eggs and fruit. Mine..."
The Golden Wahine
"Probably the best breakfast I’ve had since coming to Monterey two years ago. Clean, well maintained restaurant with great service from Jose. I had..."
Steve Lisowski
"Good selection American, Mexican, Seafood, and Italian dishes. Very flavorful, and quantity has never disappointed. If you want something spicier it..."
Rich Man
"The food was perfectly portioned and flavorful! Service was awesome and wait time was reasonable. Family friendly atmosphere. Would definitely stop..."
Priscilla Arias
"In our quest to find the perfect breakfast restaurant in Monterey County we ended up here. I think this perhaps the closest we've gotten.
The..."
Bob Joe
"I found this place by accident but this place has surprisingly delicious food for the variety they offer!
We were a party of 5 and each one of us..."
Amlan Rath
"The Benedict was delicious, source is different than the others. Both the burger. Will come back..."
"I am loving this place! The service is friendly and fast. The food is delicious. I can not wait to work my way through the whole..."
Charlotte Banuelos
"I had bacon blue burger. Cooked medium just like I like it. Free coffee in your..."
Barbara Thompson
"My favorite place to eat yummy good service and friendly..."
Mary Ellen Parra
"Great place to eat,look forward each week to stop in for a meal with great..."
Don Crooks
"You have to stop. Amazing food, comfortable enviroment, friendly..."
Lisa Kasprzak
"Awesome! This place really takes pride in the food they..."
Jon Peeks
"Had breakfast today it was fabulous as always. Looking forward to trying lunch. Thank you Don and Cheryl and to your very kind..."
Cynde Eckhart
"Don and his wife are great folks, food is awesome love their breakfast menus portions are great, salads always..."
Theresa Beckmann
"The food and people are great. We go there every time we're in..."
Terry Hartland
"Great food. Excellent place to eat if loading produce around..."
Matthew Lane
"Chingon sus hamburgues estan de lujo y mi compa el cocinero se la..."
Ades Oibur
"Best burger in salinas, love the garlic frys and great service..."
Bob Billingsley
"Great place ! Great food ! What else needs to be said..."
Tim Prader
"Superior customer service. The owners were willing and available 10pm-11:45pm via messenger to talk with about ordering a large family order for the..."
Jason Doss
"It's not a bad produce shed, been to way worse. To bad the cafe..."
Charles Storm
"Big parking lot with good cafe, you have to park and check in by phone, is in the back of the canteen.There is even a free scale on the street going..."
Mihai C
"These produce shippers are doing the best they can things could be better. If they only sold products they had in their facility done ready to..."
Darrel Leonard
"Easy in and out . Friendly people. Reliable..."
Martin Cisneros
"Typically produce place,wish the cafe wS open,great food..."
Patrick Mahoney
"I love coming here to get loaded they are so kind to..."
"This place has great food and great drinks. The food not only tastes good but the presentation is..."
Davo Tanay
"Best taco tower ever. 3 Tuesdays in a row that I go. Can't stop thinking about that tower of..."
JAIME ALCALA
"Wow, this place is amazing. Service 5 stars and the food is a 10! Dont wait, find parking get over..."
jose arreguin
"I had been looking for a local spot that carried Poke Bowls. This spot ended up being perfect as other people I know prefer the mexican food. Great..."
"Double Double...animal style with both grilled and raw onions and extra pickles....I think that's the only way I'm gonna order from now on....only..."
Joe Lacuesta
"Definitely the best hamburgers in the city the place is nice and clean , the stuff is really nice the only thing I think they need extra parkings is..."
Baldo Gonzalez
"Love it! Been going since my kids were younger. Now they're grow. And we continue to go when we're in salinas. That's the place to eat when in..."
Magdalena de León
"The best fast food burger anywhere and the Salinas restaurant is just like the others. Great food and friendly..."
Richard Groff
"Please add jalapeños as option for menu!!! Then you will be burger..."
Ingrid Spear
"what's there to say? it's an in-n-out...and it's very excellent. it can get busy however, the only bad sticking point. but it's a good stop in..."
Quoc Bao Raphael Tran
"It is always very busy place to go eat there but they have a great fast serives and the food is..."
Shaimaa Hassan
"Everything tasted great. I went through the drive through. The guy taking my order was efficient and even humorous. At the window, I had a lot of..."
Jamie Medina
"The nicest people in the world and you will have the best best what do you expect at in..."
Chris Buonocore
"Double-Double is always the best choice! Don’t forget to ask for animal style for your burgers! Bread is crunchy and smelled creamy. The..."
Wei Hsu
"In-N-Out burger is ever so good, but they often burn their burgers which makes me nuts. They say they have to make them well done, but burning them..."
Elizabeth Lascheid
"Friendly staff. We went to Santa Cruz wharf and stop by here because we got trapped in the traffic. A little break for the road trip. I prefer the..."
戴禎慧
"As usual, the lines are really long BUT excellent customer service and the food is consistently delicious. Perfect every time.
Been here many times..."
Ms Juliette
"05/08/2022
Extremely busy because it is just off freeway! Small parking lot that was full with people waiting for parking spots. Beware of people..."
Undercover Astrology
"I probably love them more because where I live we don't have In-N-Out...so it's always a special treat when I..."
Dave Summers
"CALIFORNIA LOOOOVVVEEEEEEEEEEE! This location had a line going out the door and cars lined up around the block for drive-through. Top tip, always go..."
Andrea Lanfranconi
"Sometimes simple and classic is all you need. When you're at In-N-Out, you know what to expect. A bit of a crowd, a bit of a wait but it's all well..."
"The service was fantastic and the food was to die for. I would totally recommend this restaurant to all carnivors. Oh yeah the dessert was..."
David Criswell
"First time there. Was pleasantly surprised at how nice looking it was inside. Had the wedge salad and calamari steak. Both were excellent. I also..."
Bronxbomber4ever
"GREAT FOOD! IF The main chef is there... the other guy doesn't even compare, we only had him once! Only once? because now we ask before we go! Can't..."
P Largo
"This was the BEST prime rib I've had in 20 years!! My hubby had the NY steak and it was perfect. Our service was tiptop. We will definitely be..."
Denise Long
"Food was excellent! Stuffed mushrooms were delicious.... Hubby got the filet mignon- excellent. I got the risotto with steak and it was amazing...."
Ella Es
"I travel a lot for work. Every now and then, I treat myself to a good, local, meal. Tonight was one of those nights. Fantastic service, a..."
Robert Zehrung
"Great place. Came in the afternoon and we were given a booth. Got the French dip, calamari, and a couple of mixed drinks. Food was good and filling...."
J
"Omg the inside of the restaurant is old world something you'd see in the great Gatsby. Absolutely beautiful, the food was absolutely delicious,..."
"Outstanding! The best sandwich I had in a very long..."
Heather Aldape
"Definitely one of the must places to enjoy lunch or dinner in Salinas. At Gordon's... you are..."
Rose Clark
"The Best place for lunch i enjoy it every time.
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Paul Loredo
"I appreciate their redo and understated honest approach. Food is handmade and..."
Daphne Engelken
"The tastiest soups and best sandwiches in Oldtown Salinas. Plus they have outdoor seating so we can bring our dog - comfortable indoor seating,..."
Patricia Triumpho Sullivan
"Nice little deli with fantastic house-prepared soups. They have lunch combos (half sandwich and soup), salads and deserts. And when the weather's..."
Kevin Tate
"Both their veggie bowl and veggie sandwich are my go to orders here. Fresh and tasty. The place is immaculate. Fresh ingredients. Good coffee..."
Kiyotzi Estrada
"We stopped in here for a quick bite to eat not knowing how good it was going to be. We were delighted to discover that it was delicious! The burgers..."
Janae K Silva
"Once again, a great place to enjoy great food. Mirabel (Bel's Kitchen) makes you feel right at..."
Steve Benson
"Delicious sandwiches, variety of daily soups and Mexican specialties. Very friendly service. Everything made from scratch! Countertop seating,..."
Chris Gray
"Under new management but the same menu everyone loves with new items like the huge "Cubano" sandwich, big enough to feed..."
Mark Dierolf
"Had the open faced turkey sandwich. Delicious! Thanksgiving in..."
"Serving better than decent food, this place has been around for awhile. Simple ambience, friendly and attentive hosts. Menudo was excellent, as was..."
Rich Man
"Oh my! We were hankering for Fish and chips, happened upon this restaurant. Coming from out of town, we hit a jackpot! Fresh, crispy,..."
Amy M
"This is THE best place for fish, shrimp and horchata!!! My in laws have been coming here for years and today was my first time. The food is amazing..."
Daniellera
"We went here for the first time one night when my Mom was craving for shrimp tacos. The lady in the front was very nice. She patiently explained..."
ChichiChocho HappyFamily
"My go to are.
*Shrimp tostadas! Light, fresh. Piled high with tender shrimp, diced cucumber, tomatoes! I order an extra plain tostada, to scoop all..."
"Had dinner with friends after track day at Laguna. There is no parking, so need to find parking on the street, which is not easy on a Friday night...."
Bessie Gessner
"Excellent outdoor dining. Middle patio or out front on Main Street. This place was hopping. Wait Staff was very attentive. Best soup roasted corn..."
francis montgomery
"The place itself is really nice to walk around downtown area of Salinas but the best part was to eat... First, fried calamari and the a GREAT..."
FABIAN WAINTAL
"Wanted to give a shout out to the excellent food and service at Portobello in Salinas. I walked in on Friday asking if they could help me with a last..."
Sydney Blankenship
"We had an excellent dine in experience on a Friday morning. We were greeted upon entering and the staff was quick to link us up with our party who..."
Steven Calhoun
"Fish, steak and salad for dinner. All was great and had room for dessert. Seasoning on cod described as made from fresh ingredients right out of the..."
Derek Ames
"originally we were supposed to go to azteca but the place didn't have enough space to accommodate a large group so we went with Portobello's. we were..."
"Nice little pub in old town. Not a lot of indoor seating, but seemed adequate. A well stocked bar, friendly service & a loud environment.
We shared..."
Ted Fletcher
"Sports bar with a decent selection of burgers, sandwiches, salads and more. Prices are average: $12-15 for most lunch dishes.
And they have a nice,..."
Kevin Tate
"Food was 5 star, and I had a great time. The only thing that bugged me was that we had to seat ourselves, which always feels a little awkward. After..."
Andrew Martinez
"Really great food! Me and my buddies have lunch there every Friday and have tried almost everything on the menu once or twice. Great bar with..."
Ismael Rivas
"I had not been here in years because my first experience was not good. This time, however, was much better. Good service, varied menu with a nice..."
Priscilla Jackson
"Went with my fiancee it was our first time there. It was great!! Food was very good drinks were great and the service was amazing definitely will be..."
Adam Torres (MoonHowler_OG)
"Great ambiance, not too noisy, street-side seating with heaters. Very friendly staff, fast service. Decent selection of beers and liquor, top-notch..."
"Getting 2 dozen. Doughnuts for church this morning. Happy mother's..."
Debbie McGee Williams
"I really like this Safeway, this location is always clean and great customer service i walked in today and i was asked right away if i needed help..."
Valerio Gutierrez
"We love the sushi bar inside Safeway at N. MAIN st in Salinas Ca. The sushi chefs are so amazing. They'll prepare you your favorite sushi if it's not..."
Arles Neon
"I just came from the Starbucks inside Safeway on north main street in Salinas just a little bit ago and ordered 4 tall pink drink, I felt bad for the..."
christina marquez
"Shelves are normally full. Very good selection of products that I am looking for. May not be the cheapest but is not the most expensive either...."
"I work in Salinas and hit up Red's at least once or twice a month, usually for Friday lunch. I've tried most of their burgers and have never been..."
Kurt Kirkland
"These burgers are amazing and the selection is enormous. If you want chili fries I recommend you share them because it comes in a big plate or we had..."
Yvonne Chavez
"Great burger joint. Casual. Amazing tasting burgers with every add on option known to man. Fries aren't special but very few places have amazing..."
Cam Lee
"Best burgers in Salinas! Tremendous selection and a variety of choices. Cheeseburger is awesome, prepared after you order it, bun toasted on the..."
Keith Nuttall
"The burgers are fresh, high quality, and beyond delicious. The Bacon is not fakin'; it is thick cut and crispy. The customer service is friendly and..."
Jairo Lopez
"I have yet to get past the BLT. Nice big crunchy bacon with all the fixins. Fries are nice and crisp and not greasy. I may try a burger one day. I..."
Fendi P (Fendi)
"I'm a local, so I've to all restaurants in Salinas. when I want a filling tasteful out of ordinary burger I come here. choices like south of boarder..."
"Highway 68 Icon!. Old down home breakfast/lunch establishment has been serving the hungry, for many decades. A country kitchen back roads cafe..."
Kimhall831
"Our Senior group loves this place. They like breakfast. I like the lunches. Tasty home baked..."
Janet Downing
"The chili omelette is hearty and delicious. You have to have a cinnamon roll,..."
Benjamin Allen
"Great roadside restaurant off 68. It's one of the closets restaurants to Laguna Seca. It has a nice selection of dishes to choose from. We have gone..."
Flip and Burn
"Toro Place Cafe is a unique setting serving good food. The breakfast has generous servings and is available until 11 AM. We had a nice lunch picking..."
Curtis Rigor
"Took a while to get seated and served outdoors. We would pick a week day next time instead of Sunday at 9:30. The staff was attentive but very busy...."
lionel gill
"Wow this place is a gem. Lovely family-owned restaurant where you can get a taste of the Vaquero lifestyle. Staff is kind, kitchen is fast, and food..."
Hailey Temple
"Best breakfast place around! The Toro plate was amazing. Potatoes were perfectly cooked and everything is home made including their delicious..."
"Cool spot to chill and have a drink, Poker game and black jack tables are busy. I only stayed for 2hours but I wasn't offered food or a..."
Joseph Flohr
"Great service. Awsome dealers. Good action. Great food. And local. What else do you..."
Kyle Boyd
"The very Best Shrimp Tacos IN THE COUNTY! Cant not find any shrimp tacos with the same mouth water zest and with that awsome robust sauce and lime,..."
MyFishing Addictions
"Great food! The shrimp tacos are so good. Every time I visit Salinas I make sure to stop by for..."
Jorge Pantoja
"Love their shrimp and fish tacos! Very..."
Silvia Fierro
"Service by the waitresses has to improve. Other than that it's a awesome place to gamble and eat..."
Rebecca Garcia
"Anastasia was such a helpful server... Enjoyed her service with a smile❣️ THANK YOU 😊. Here is the menu for people to check..."
"It’s been years since I been here. I miss the twice baked potatoes and the old location. We stopped by 11/4/2021 after my sons football game. They..."
Frank Perez
"Delicious food. Excellent waitstaff.
My family brought me here for mother's day dinner (a day early!) The food was great. I did find the beans to be..."
Robbie Cunningham
"Excellent place for some bbq ribs, steak, hamburgers. Large dishes and even with..."
Plina GoMo
"The food was good. I had the sampler plate with 3 pork ribs, a chicken breast, and some sliced tri tip. The chicken was done and cooked all the way..."
Cinda Flame
"Absolutely awesome steaks, Smalley's Roundup has a mean Ribeye and offers a few sides with the steak. Good portions tasty food great service can't go..."
Stephen Hagerty
"Food is always delicious 😋 Got the sampler platter today with tri tip, chicken and ribs. Sides I chose were salad and clam chowder. Always the..."
Marcy Castro
"5/8/21 indoor dining available. Ordered full rack of pork. The end pieces are dry. The BBQ sauce not overly sweet and tangy. Clam chowder has large..."
Vincent Tang
"Very friendly, welcoming, immediate seating. Prime rib special on Friday. Friend and I had the special. Really good with all the trimming. ..."
"As many times as I have eaten at Chili's, I've never had a bad experience. Food has been good and serve very good. Thank you Chili's keep up the..."
Carol Lindsay
"It was OK food, had baby back ribs. Servers was nice, and quick food coming out. Jamming music in the kitchen prolly..."
Edward Moises
"You can’t go wrong with Chilis. I love the spinach queso dip! Food is always..."
Wasabi Soy sauce
"Great service, friendly staff, and delicious food. The wait wasn’t bad before getting seated but it was nice to be able to sit inside and eat.
The..."
Vanessa Recio
"Went there on a casual date tonight, food standard chilis food, server decent at best, but young and seemed to be learning and had a great..."
KEVIN CONLEY
"I had gone on my Birthday received lava cake and ice cream complementary for my birthday. Thank you Chilli's job well done. Outstanding job Caesar..."
Martin Martinez (Marty)
"Servers were friendly and very attentive. Food was was fresh hot out the kitchen and dessert was on point. Highly recommend ( try sitting near the..."
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