We definitely love coming to Bag O' Crab. It's the most authentic and closest taste to Boiling Crab…read morethat we've found in the Bay Area. I lived in the Bay Area for several years, and this is honestly the closest you'll get in flavor. There is usually a wait, but that's the same experience at Boiling Crab. I also love that they offer combo options that Boiling Crab doesn't. I can get snow crab legs and shrimp together, which are my two favorites.

This was an extremely disappointing experience from beginning to end. The menu is expensive for…read morewhat is offered, and the restaurant provides very little flexibility for guests with dietary restrictions. I asked to substitute vegetables for rice with the grilled fish entrée, but was told I would need to purchase a separate $5 side instead. Because the mango salsa and salad dressing did not work for my dietary needs, I went without both. The salad arrived covered with crunchy toppings that I had to remove, and what remained was essentially a plate of plain greens with two small cherry tomatoes and a single cucumber slice. It was tasteless and genuinely difficult to eat. Unfortunately, the fish was no better. It had an unpleasant, slimy texture while also seeming overcooked, and the "blackened" seasoning tasted burnt rather than properly seasoned. Adding to the frustration, two guest Wi-Fi networks were listed, yet when I requested the password, I was told that the restaurant does not provide it to customers. The robotic food-delivery system may appeal to some guests, but I found it impersonal and irritating rather than helpful. Between the high prices, inflexible substitutions, poor food quality, inaccessible "guest" Wi-Fi, and gimmicky service, I cannot recommend this restaurant. I will not be back.

Having Monterey Aquarium season passes means we find ourselves down in Monterey every couple of…read moreweeks because my son absolutely loves the aquarium. And somewhere along the way, Phil's has become part of the tradition. The first few times we came down, we were on a mission to find the best cioppino. We tried multiple places that all made their own claims to the title, but after our very unofficial family taste test, Phil's was the clear winner. Their cioppino is what keeps us coming back -- rich, comforting, loaded with seafood, and exactly what I want after a day on the coast. We also tried the sea bass fish and chips, which were excellent. The fish was buttery and flaky inside with a nice crisp exterior, and the portion was generous with four good-sized pieces of fish. At this point, a Monterey Aquarium trip almost feels incomplete without a stop at Phil's. We may come down for the fish at the aquarium, but we stay for the fish at Phil's.

Not like it used to be when located in Moss Landing…read more On the plus side, there's pretty easy parking in the lot or on the street and barely a line to order. The cioppino is totally overrated, the clam chowder had zero clams in it. The entrees come with a side salad and garlic bread and are hefty portions. The seafood pastas are what are solid here. We got our food in a timely manner. Hospitality itself is pretty non existent though.

This place absolutely deserves five stars! The garlic noodles were the highlight of the…read moremeal--perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and tasted authentic. They had that rich, garlicky, buttery goodness without being overwhelming. You can really tell they put care into their food. The rest of the meal was just as impressive, and the service was friendly and welcoming. If you're looking for a spot with authentic, flavorful Asian fusion cuisine, this is definitely one to check out. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend!

We ate some really tasty food at Certified Philly's yesterday. We were driving back from the Bay…read moreArea and we've been wanting to try CP. As we entered, this strip center restaurant was a little sparse on decor. Two TV's enabled us to watch the 49'rs which was a big plus. Jaden was our host and server. Great young man. He was vested in making our experience as positive as possible. He told us what the most popular and his favorite dishes. We wanted to try many dishes so Jaden made sure the kitchen didn't fire everything all at once. We started with the Lumpia's (5/5). The 4 rolls comes with an interesting (in a good way) sauce that enhances the flavor of the Lumpia. This is a must-try for newbies. Next Jaden brought the alacarte garlic noodles (4/5), and the Cajun shrimp served over garlic rice (6/5). The garlic shrimp was one of my favorite dishes. The rice was like the best fried rice I'd ever had. The large grilled shrimp were cooked perfectly. We then tried the Cajun Parmesan chicken wings served with garlic fries (4/5). The wings could have been crispier, but the tasty sauce made the skin soft. Next came the kung pao chicken served over white rice (4/5) and the Mongolian steak served over white rice (4/5). Both were good, there just wasn't anything special about either dish. This restaurant is a must-try for folks living in Monterey County. All the dishes had great flavor and if you like garlic, you'll love this place. Jaden shared with us that the business is owned by a local chef who has worked at some of the high end restaurants around Monterey County, but is now blazing his own trail. Come support this local chef and small business. You won't be disappointed with these asian fusion dishes.

My family and I of 14 came in in a Sunday at 5. We finished by 6:25!! We expected a wait but we…read moremust have come in at a perfect time because we literally got sat down right away. It service was efficient, quick, and just what you needed. The food was great. Came out pipping hot and the service was terrific. She was super attentive and kind. Smiles all around for us. It it's a pretty quiet environment other that people laughs and the occasional kid noises haha. Overall would come again. The food was a billion times better than bag o crab. The crab bucket service and food was a 10/10. This is the new spot! Shoutout to our server, Gabriela!! Great service and great food.

I loveeeeee Crab bucket! I've been going regularly the last 4 years! I can say that My experience…read moreis always 10000x better when Gaby is my server. She's so sweet and friendly. Checks in to make sure we're doing good and that we're enjoying our food. I love the overall vibe here! The micheladas are so bomb when they put a thick chile/chamoy rim. And the Cajun sauce is to dieeee for! Best seafood boil IMO

My veggies for my menudo were so bad and menudo was really smelly not that great tasteread more

Are here again this week. The menudo didn't taste fresh nor…read moredid the pata for some reason. I think it was the last of the pot that was in the fridge because the pata was a little cold. The flavor was lacking not like the other day. Not as flavorful The fish filets were good. Can't mess up frozen fish I guess. I'll be back to try again in hopes the food is back to normal. Service was great You order at counter and they deliver food to you. Very short wait.

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 beautiful works at the front desk…read more It smells nice. I see her speak. She has a gorgeous smile. Long black hair. Pretty eyes. She is smooth. Then, she says to the other, "bro." BRO-ZONE

I had my first visit to Red Lobster and wanted to shout out Alyssa for making it such a great…read moreexperience! My partner and I had gone, and I wasn't sure what to order, but she was incredibly patient, helpful, and kind while walking us through the menu. I ordered the Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo--it was okay, just a bit too heavily seasoned for my taste. I also tried the mac and cheese with bacon, which I would definitely recommend (I just wish it came as more than a side!). My partner ordered the all-you-can-eat shrimp, and we were only able to order a few each time so we ended up being there for about two hours--and Alyssa stayed patient, attentive, and super friendly the entire time. Her attitude really made the whole experience worth it. We made sure to tip her well because she absolutely deserved it. I hope she gets the recognition she deserves--thank you, Alyssa! :)

Food: the food has been good the times I have visited this restaurant…read more Service has always been good. I enjoy the ambiance, i love how it's in downtown Salinas.

The food had no flavor, I had the tostadas with shrimp and octopus. No flavor and the shrimp tasted…read morelike it had gone bad. Shrimp tasted like stinky water. The service was good tho

As a newcomer, I met a warm and friendly staff and the tacos de camarones were fabulous, the best…read moreI've had! Parking is convenient as well.

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.

The outside area is not the best, but we tend to order to go which works out for us. I do…read moreappreciate the timer, you are not guessing when your food is ready. Honestly everything is delicious. I always ask the same question at seafood spots, "Do you clean the vail out for the shrimp, most places don't. Do do to Some extent. although you will Still find some of it here and there. I have gotten use to this so I will clean them a little more before eating. Other than this... they are quick and the food is good. There is no where to sit, so Expect to eat in your car, which most people do not mind or order to Go. They give you all the condiments and plenty. The ambiance is what you would expect from a food truck on the side of the road. This is our go to place.

Great food, best mariscos in town for sures!! I've been here over 30 times this year 2026read more