We went on the evening of Mother's Day and we had a party of 5 and had the best service and food ever!! My son had a bacon cheeseburger with a huge loaded baked potato that looked delicious, my mom had the rack of lamb that she loved, my husband had the surf and turf which he devoured, my stepdad had the jumbalaya( which is his all time fav) and I had a burger( no bun) and sweet potato fries!! Literally the best sweet potato fries ever!! The service was phenomenal, our server had a greet sense of humor and got our food out hot and in a timely matter. We all had dessert, and had a really nice time celebrating my wonderful mother. Thank you Googies, we will be back !!!! read more

Food is great very large portions Coffee good nice and hot Service is great Place is clean good atmosphere Highly recommend read more

Okay we went back for dinner tonight!! Wow incredible dinner. The ribeye was fabulous my sautéed calamari was the best I've ever had. We had sizzling mushrooms as an appetizer with bread. The crème brûlée was great also. We are in a food coma!! George was our server with the help of Blue excellent and an asset to this restaurant. Nice and clean was watching baseball and basketball. A Great Find it's a Diamond in the ruff.. Thank you again Barbara and David. read more

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My fiancé found this place during a walk and suggested we stop in for dinner. Anytime he sees halibut on the menu, that's an instant win for him. He saw a review that said Googie had the best fish, so it needed to be seen to. We brought the family here for a birthday dinner and were blown away at the portion sizes, which were worth the price. My fiancé ordered the halibut, dad got the calamari, mom got the seafood linguine, and I got the salmon. All the seafood was cooked to perfection, and I personally appreciated that the vegetables were cooked just right. Neither crunchy nor mushy. Servers were very attentive and friendly, and the ambience was very calm. We were perfectly content with dinner and made a note to come ready for dessert next time. As we were about to pay the bill, someone at the table mentioned a birthday, and our server insisted we sit a while and proceeded to take back the bill before we could get our card down. He came back with a crème brûlée with the service team by his side, and the dining room proceeded to sing Happy Birthday, which was a nice way to cap off the evening! This is definitely a spot we'll be saving for our next adventure down in Seaside. read more

Googie Grill - Clockwise (L to R): salmon, halibut, calamari, seafood linguine - American Near Me - Seaside, California

$20 bacon cheeseburger: pretty darn good, and sizeable too. Good enough to thoroughly scratch that classic restaurant burger itch. That said, Monterey Peninsula has a number of spots that can do the same making for stiff competition. read more

Googie Grill - Bacon cheeseburger - American Near Me - Seaside, California

This place is amazing! The food is really good with a lot of different options from meat loaf, steaks, pork chops to seafood and more! There is something for everyone. The place itself is a bit of a mystery lol. I felt I was in Fromville not because there were monsters but the decor was a little all over the place. But food was really good and they had Seaside Pilsner on tap too. I saved the service for last because you always save the best for last! Every team member was super nice and attentive. Our drinks, order, food and check ins were all super friendly. They heard it was my birthday from our conversation and without asking they brought me Flan with whip cream, strawberries and candles. Food and service was so awesome we came back for breakfast the very next day! read more

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I wish there were half STARS because I would give them a *3.5 " Found this place on Yelp and decided to try. (I go to YELP for all things. ) I ordered the huevos rancheros, with their tostada on the side-- they tend to be soggy by the time it gets to the table otherwise. Meat was extra $. I got it standard without meat, eggs over medium. The sauce and fixings (sour cream, avocado, cheese) was delish!! Happy with my choice and would come back again for this-- haven't found too many restaurants with making this a delish dish. Husband ordered the chicken & waffles. I didn't like that they charged extra for the gravy and extra for bone in. Makes for an immediate discount in satisfaction. This dish was decent and not delish because there's something about chicken "nuggets" that don't do C&W justice. One positive is that they are pet friendly!! Service was good and attentive. Though we were only 1 of 2 tables there--it was pretty early in the day. I think they just opened. (We were headed to the beach. ) (See Pics) read more

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We have always enjoyed Googies being locals The Googie omelette is really good and their eggs Benedict is my go to but today my mom and I went for a late lunch and she enjoyed her BLT with avocado and I've always liked their cheeseburgers there. They're very good very flavorful. Our service was great and it was a very busy when we went. I definitely recommend it was also very clean. They always have a very clean restroom. I wanted to give them a 4 1/2 star, but I don't know how to do the half. read more

Googie Grill - BLT Sandwich with avocado & Cheeseburger - American Near Me - Seaside, California

We finally got to eat here the other day, was out with my daughter & we each order our food & then split it with each other, blueberry pancakes, burger & sweet potato fries, coffee & water, the coffee was excellent, the food was very tasty, everything was cooked to perfection, lots of things on the menu, we'll be back read more

Googie Grill - blueberry pancakes - American Near Me - Seaside, California

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Googie Grill consistently serves delicious food in an adorable, retro setting. Our server today was Gladys, who was friendly, professional and efficient! We were a party of 5 and she took care of us flawlessly. We ordered the beignets, they were delicious! I enjoyed their chilaquiles, which were perfectly prepared. Mr. Wonderful ordered the crab-cake Benedict and cleaned his plate. Googie Grill is a spot we will continue to visit when we're visiting the peninsula. read more

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We stopped by for dinner, the restaurant was fairly empty. Parking was easy, we walked in and immediately got seated. Customer service through out the night was 10/10 ! The calamari was delicious ! The portions are bigger than expected, the fish tacos are crispy and flavorful. The best part were the beignets they are made in house and come out fluffy and warm. I would definitely go again. read more

Googie Grill - Fish tacos - American Near Me - Seaside, California

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We have been enthusiastic fans of Googie's for years, but today may, sadly, change our minds. Pancakes were shockingly small, order of bacon down to 2 pieces from 4, and the amount of potatoes disappointing. So different from the way it used to be. We didn't mind paying the prices, but this just makes it not worth it. The serving plates now look sad and empty and make it obvious they are making cuts. Breakfast for 2 was over $50 but with no alcohol. I know prices are up, bt wow. read more

4.2 Yes, a good story and solid + food and service. Very fair pricing and the quality seemed good. Great Job! read more

The best ftesh seafood had the fresh caught halbut .. And my wife grill salmon .. The flavors were just amazing.. They top any other restaurant that serves a fish dinner . The service team is just great. . The manager agrees you at the door, like a family member an yiur preference of where you like to sit. He make sure you have the best meal and serves it right of the grill. He rembers everything you likd.', the red wine and tel you about the local coast wines. The cook makes the Sauce that makes your meal read more

Googie Grill - Grill Halbut the best ever - American Near Me - Seaside, California

First Time, Last Time I thought I would try something new for the Easter weekend and I had read recent positive reviews on this restaurant. Sorry, I can't support those positive vibes. After asking a few questions I decided on the (3) fish tacos with the loaded baked potato (extra charge) and a side of clam chowder. The pictures below show the tacos which were the most disappointing. While the corn tortillas taste fine, as a "To Go" order they are packaged completely wrong. The preparer decided to lay all the tortillas flat overlapping one another in the bottom of the box. Then all the topping including sauces were placed on top of the tortillas allowing all oif the juices to make the tortillas soggy. When I attempted to separate the tacos for plating, they completely fell apart. I have never had to eat a taco meal with a fork until now. On top of that the preparer also gave me a gift. A large slice of cabbage rind as part of the slaw. Really not hard to see (picture below). The fish flavor overall was bland. As for the Loaded Potato, their idea of loaded is just a thin layer of melted cheese laid over a few chives and small clumps of bacon bits. They correctly provided a small container of sour cream on the side, but it was totally insufficient for the size of the potato. Each condiment should have been provided in the same manner of the sour cream allowing the customer to dress their own food to their liking. So you give up the choice and value for rice or mashed potatoes and substitute a oversized potato with insufficient condiments, and charge an extra $5. The Clam Chowder definitely was lacking clams and potato's and was overly salty to the taste. For a bill total of almost $50 I don't think I can in good faith recommend this restaurant. read more

Googie Grill - 3 fish tacos lying flat in a to go container. - American Near Me - Seaside, California

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Service was great, and the food came out so quick! The prices were a bit high, but it was worth it because of the quality of food we received. They gave me a biscotti with my Americano and homemade jam with my toast! It's the little touches that really make a difference. And, my chorizo omelette was delicious, as was my partner's huevos rancheros. Great food and service overall. read more

Googie Grill - Pinto's Chorizo Omelet - American Near Me - Seaside, California

I'm giving this 1 star because yesterday I was with a group of people and we asked for individual checks, just makes things easier for everyone. The server said no problem. When we each got our bill, there was an 18% service charge automatically added to the total of each bill because of the individual bills. The server did not say anything ahead of time and there was still an expectation of a tip. Happy to patronize small business but not when you feel you've been taken advantage of. Will not be back read more

We just celebrated a birthday and had dessert. I was going to share Apple Pie with my husband but when it came to the table, the pastry was raw. It appears that the pie was microwaved but the crust was raw. The explanation given by a server was it was supposed to be chewy. I felt that the explanation was not sufficient for what was presented. read more

Let's get GROOVY at the Googie Grill! Jennie, the owner, is fabulous at making this place the GO-TO spot for locals, tourists, service men/women and everyone in between. Their food is delicious, the portions are generous, and the price is right. I got the Cobb salad and it was so good, filling and everything I could want in a dish without the guilt. What exactly are you waiting for? Check this place out - they are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! They are GOOGIE GOOD! read more

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Ok, 2 times is enough. Won't be going for 3 strikes! We went back for dinner this time because I thought the fish & chips looked decent when we were here last. I was wrong! The fish came in cut up pieces, not a whole filet of fish. The fries were good tho. I had the supposedly buttermilk brined fried chicken. My chicken didn't seem brined, it was a bit dry or overdone. Probably fried earlier & refried upon order. The chipotle sauce that it's served w/was bland & watery. It had a slight Smokey taste, but that was it. I would say the sides served w/our meals were good, fries, pilaf rice, & veggies, but entrees completely missed the mark. Servers were pleasant & I appreciate that, but I'd like my meal to be good as well! read more

Googie Grill - Fish & chips w/cole slaw - American Near Me - Seaside, California

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Googie Grill is a solid choice if you're going out to eat in Seaside. The appetizers I tried were delicious (mushrooms, calamari, and brussel sprouts) and the fish and chips had a nice fry to it, not greasy and the twisty fries were a nice "twist." We had a large group so the service was strained but they were very friendly. The overall look and feel was modern but homey. I only wish the TVs were tuned into sports instead of a still scene screensaver. From the other diners with me, the halibut was a favorite as was the prawn risotto. Overall it was a very nice spot. read more

Googie Grill - Fish N Chips - American Near Me - Seaside, California

Traveling for work to Monterey and a coworker suggested this spot. We were seated right away by the manager named Ray. I'll tell you what....Ray is just fabulous in every way. I watched him just spending every second of his time catering to every table with the most incredible energy and enthusiasm. This man is just wonderful. If I ever opened a restaurant of my own....I would want him running it...nobody else....just Ray. I ordered the blackened Halibut with veggies and it was really good. My coworkers ordered Salmon and the other two ordered the meatloaf. All of us enjoyed our dishes but we were all mostly impressed with Ray. The man is just exceptional. We were comfortable and the place was clean. I will definitely go back to Googies when in town. read more

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Took my son Lucas to Googies Grill and he said it was delicious, and requested to have his birthday breakfast there, and requested to give the restaurant a 5 star review. read more

Googie Grill - American Near Me - Seaside, California

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Always a pleasure coming here! Menu is chock full of comfort foods. The offerings are varied and we always find new dishes to try in addition to our favorites! If we lived closer we'd drop in like we were family!! read more

We had brunch, pancakes, huevos rancheros, biscuits and gravy. The food was really good! And there wasn't really a line, food came fast, friendly service. read more

The food is good. However, service is slow. The set up of the restaurant works. The servers can see the entire restaurant. However, the servers are more interested in talking to each other than their customers. I rarely get a follow up on how the food is and always have to ask for the bill. read more

Great place for a dinner date, great ambiance, very welcoming and the service is excellent. Food is good, we'll be back. read more

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Amazing food and great service. The Chicken Marsala was the best that I have ever had. Cooked to perfection. The Creme Brûlée was excellent. Wonderful experience. I will definitely be back. read more

Great food, George was a wonderful server, going back for sure. so much to try , so little time read more

The ribs were fine, sauce mild, salad crisp. Overall acceptable but not remarkable, a fair three-star rating. read more

Googie Grill - American Near Me - Seaside, California

Great diner with solid food options. Got an order of beignets to start. The beignets were far from fluffy, and the blueberry rose jam is what stole the show. Coffee was expensive, and no one ever came by to offer a refill but then again we could've easily asked. My chai latte was delicious. Friend's egg Benedict was watery, as if they went straight from the pot to the plate - could use a quick dry before plating to avoid this. My "2 eggs your way" was great, although both the eggs and the googie potatoes lacked seasoning. Overall, I still recommend going here for a solid meal and decent service! read more

Googie Grill - Chai Tea - American Near Me - Seaside, California

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Friendly service good food! Zucchini Parmesan fries were made from fresh zucchini. Chinese chicken salad was amazing. Would definitely return if I lived in the area. read more

Went in on Mother's Day there were about 7 tables taken only 1 table had food and everyone else waited around to get help. We waited for 10 minutes before we were offered drinks restaurant was not busy at all waitress chose to serve who she wanted to first. After waiting 25 minutes a couple comes in and waitress immediatly helps them. I got up asked for my bill for coffee and they did not charge us as 3 other people walked out. Would never go here again horrible service wait staff just walking around looking lost and at one point they both were just looking at their phones. Left and still of the 7 tables only one table had food after 30 minutes read more

Horrible service on Mothers Day. My first time took my mom everywhere else was a little busy but not this place which should have been a sign for me. There were about 4 couples in side and two families waitresses just walking back and forth focus in on one table only coffee server was quick. After finishing two cups of coffee and still no waitress just got up and asked for bill for coffee and mocha we had the coffee server knew service was horrible she just told us don't worry about it. Both waitresses concentrated only on one table each and no smile or even a I will be right with you Sucks on Mothers Day read more

It's been 5 years since we visited this location but the quality of the food and service has not changed much. We went in on a Sunday morning and we were sat fairly quickly. Googies brought back lots of memories of 5 years ago so we spent some time taking pictures while waiting for our food. The kids food came quickly, pancakes with fresh fruit that they loved. I ordered the Googie Omelet that had smoked apple wood bacon, fresh avocado, and jack cheddar. The omelet was pretty good but I think the avocado would be better on top not cooked inside but I think that is just a personal like. My MIL and husband ordered Hailey's Comet Combo. The food was fresh when it came out and it did not take long. Service was quick with no hovering or delay on refills. This will continue to be a spot we stop at whenever in the area. read more

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Good comfort food served here. I had the Fish and chips. They were good I just wish there was more. The fried fish was only three small pieces but was accompanied by a generous portion of delicious curly wedge fries and some Cole slaw. The waiter was friendly, the food was served quickly, and the dining room was comfortable. There is also patio dining if desired. Also, parking was easy to find in the small lot out front. read more

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Great food and friendly staff. Nice mellow environment and beautiful, tasty dishes. Thank you!

I have eaten there a couple of times and the food was good and nice portions. Ice tea was one of best I've had, must be fresh brewed. The waitress was friendly and we got great service. Good casual dining for lunch. Easy access from the road. read more

Restaurant appeared to be understaffed and service was poor. My friend ordered Savannah's breakfast and the gravy tasted like flour, it was NOT good. My Googie omelet was full of ham and very tasty. I assured my friend that their dinner was much better and we ordered the beef stroganoff. The beef was tough and it was a huge disappointment! (I have ordered this on other occasions and it was really good). Overall, the food quality was very disappointing. read more

First time here and it did not disappoint. Enjoyed the experience . Oldies music created the right vibe. Service was on point. Food was delicious . They do have a veggie burger even though not on the menu. Restrooms were clean. Hidden gem. We will come back. Recommend fish and chips . read more