Honestly, we were a little sus about getting BBQ in Salinas initially but thankfully Yelp didn't…read moredisappoint. The BBQ here is excellent! We got the brisket, pork ribs, Mac and cheese, beans and potato salad. My favorites were the pork ribs (tender, fall of the bone) and the Mac and cheese (surprisingly garlicky). The meats were cooked well and the seasoning was tasty. They offer bbq sauce on the side but honestly, I dont think it was needed. Oh and dont skip out on the garlic bread, its better than the corn bread imo.

This BBQ spot is just outside the downtown center of Salinas, but it's worth the drive if you're…read morecraving barbecue. They have brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausage, tri-tip, burnt ends, chicken, pretty much everything! All the meat was a bit on the dry side for my taste, but with the addition of their barbecue sauce, everything was quite good. What stands out here is the service. Eliza, in particular, is tremendous. She's incredibly friendly and makes you feel like you're family.

We were lucky enough to have a late lunch here but the key highlight to the meals was not just the…read morefood but the phenomenal service we received. Fred went above and beyond to make us feel like we were not only patrons but family. It's rare to have an experience like this and because of the service we received from Fred we will be loyal Stonies customers.

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

I have to get to the point, the food is phenomenal. Brisket is melt in your mouth tender, the tacos…read moreare sumptuous, and the macho beans have a pleasantly surprising kick to them, and if you want something light, the Southwest Chicken Salad is a winner every time. Order at the counter and they'll bring your food to you, and don't be surprised if you are served by Justin Kleinfeldt himself, as he is very personable and very down to earth. Easy to forget that he owns the place. Ambiance is mild as it's a former truck stop cafe but it's still cozy, as the cool factor is is banners supporting the many baseball teams his daughter excels on. All in all, the whole show is worth the trip, and your stomach will thank you for making the trip.

Since Spreckels is an old school company town, the Spreckels Sugar Company, not many dinning…read moreselections there. On a side note, the sugar company was founded in 1893 by German immigrant Claus Spreckels and once housed the largest sugar beet factory in the world. Just a Post Office, small grocery store, church, a few commercial businesses, and the T & A Cafe Kleinfeldt Family BBQ. The building was once a cafe for truckers, and it still maintains that same vibe with a walk-up counter and seating yourself. The atmosphere aside, the menu is plentiful and the BBQ itself is very good. Tender brisket, as it should be, along with all the other standard BBQ entrees. The chicken tends to be a little dry but that's usually how it goes with BBQ chicken. Various sides to complement the meal which make for a complete dining experience. Well worth a side trip into Spreckels for very good BBQ.

Everything nearby was closed so we opted for Hawaiian BBQ. We weren't sure how this place would be,…read morebut it was pretty good! I got the grilled teriyaki chicken plate and my friend ordered the short ribs. I got veggies in replace of my rice and the portions are HUGE! I could only eat 1/3 of my plate before saving the rest for another time. The chicken is tender and juicy. Veggies cooked just right. The cashier was sweet and gave recommendations. Food was hot and fresh. Delicious! Interior clean as well! :)

Absolutely worth the $15 I paid! Wow, there was a LOT of chicken! I kept digging in and it looked…read morelike the chicken portion didn't want to go down. Come hungry, be satisfied! Will eat here again.

The food was okay, but to be fair, I'm not really a big BBQ fan, so it may just not be my thing. My…read moremom enjoys coming here, which is why I gave it a try. The chili beans were really good, and the sherbet that comes with the meal was definitely one of the highlights. Our waitress was very nice once we were helped, although we did have to wait a while before someone came to our table. Overall, it was a decent experience. The food wasn't necessarily my favorite, but I can see why others enjoy it.

Not a good intro, homeless person sleeping outside. Seated fast and service was good. We ordered a…read morecombo and the food came quickly. There is a difference between Diet Coke and Pepsi. Meat was smothered in sauce, so everything tasted the same. Best part of the meal was the baked potato. Atmosphere was very dated. Would not visit again.

Everything was great! After seeing the negative reviews I was nervous about eating here. The food…read morewas delicious. We all raved about the meatballs. I had the shrimp scampi and it was so good, I ate the whole thing. The service was excellent. The waitress was very attentive and checked on us often even though it was a Saturday night. This was for a special occasion and it met all of our expectations.

Went with a group of 15 on a Wednesday evening. Seated on patio, with only one other table…read moreseated. We were seated for over half an hour before our server returned for drink orders. They didn't start arriving for quite a while and multiple drinks were incorrect. It was well over an hour before our food order was taken. We were almost two hours in before the food started arriving. The salads that came with meals were good. A number of folks ordered the bisque and after some entrees were already being served to some, our sever said they were out of bisque, but making some more. About a half hour later the bisque came and everyone said it was cold. I'll just describe my meal, but there were issues with others as well. I ordered the halibut ($44). It was served atop mashed potatoes and asparagus. The potatoes were cold. The fish was a very thin filet (was it even halibut?), breaded and grilled. It was so hard and dry I had to use a knife to cut it. It was mostly breading and not much fish. If we were not guests of the dinner coordinator, I would have sent it back.. Our group understands the challenge of serving a big group, but this was beyond unacceptable. Is there any management oversight? Who's training the kitchen? We were seated for over three hours just to get through our meals, with no appetizers or deserts ordered. The restaurant was not busy for inside seating either.

Best pastrami sandwich outside of New York. my wife said her corn muffin which was huge was the…read morebest she ever had. Service was outstanding. Excellent parking. Cant wait to go back.

Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. I ordered the meatloaf, and the sauce was so salty…read morethat it overwhelmed the dish. My wife and son were also disappointed with their main dishes, the hanger steak wrap and grilled cheese sandwich, although both the regular fries and sweet potato fries were good. The floor was noticeably dirty and sticky during our visit, which made the overall experience less than pleasant.

Thank you for your great service and cooking an amazing bbq for our organization. We will…read moredefinitely use your services again. Again thanks for all the delicious food!

Jake's BBQ provide my staff an amazing Thanksgiving Meal. Turkey, Tri Tip, Greenbean Casserole,…read morePasta Salad, and Mashed Potatoes & Gravy. Jake even sliced up the turkey and tri tip for us. We loved it and would highly recommend him for any BBQ needs.

The food is amazing! Reminds me of Manila... the owner is super friendly and so are his associates…read more It's a chill place to eat I wish they had some Filipino music going on!(: the pork adobo and sinigang is saraaap!

So Lawrence saw my review and he doesn't think it's VALID yet he kicked me out. My review must be…read moreVALID because it affected you so much you banned me. Like I said food is great they just need clarity with their pricing of their food. He said he'd let me back if I took off my review.

I bought a slew of dim sum for my wife as a celebration. I wasn't familiar with this place, but…read moreother reviews were good, so I had hope. Since another "Lordly Eggroll" place stopped selling dim sum, I had to find another place that did. I called earlier in the week to put my order in. The lady who took my call was friendly and on her game. Order taken, no need to pay in advance, life is good. I show up at the agreed time and the girl at the counter was also friendly and attentive. I waited maybe 10 minutes for everything to be finished (it was a large order for the family). Nice family owned place. Clean. The food cane out and it was perfect! Admittedly, i couldn't wait on the shu mai. I had to sneak one on the way home. Oh wow! Are they good!! In fact, everything was absolutely delicious! The sticky rice balls in lotus leaf! The Har gao!! It was all just so good!! We will definitely be coming back here for another party order!! My thanks to the company and my compliments ti the chef!!

The food and service was incredible. The dumplings were well prepared and delicious. The shrimp…read moredumplings soup was amazing. We will definitely return to this spot. The entire space was really clean and presentable. Thumbs up!!!