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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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

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Food was excellent, and the service was lovely. Highly recommend. Try the black bean burger. It was delicious.

Just about the worst experience I've ever had. Brought my kids and a couple small dogs to the patio and thought everything would be great. There was a large group on the patio that goes there every month I guess. It started off nice enough, we even offered to take group pictures of them. But they got really drunk and one was talking about how their ex husband beat them and then the gals started calling each other hoes and cursing loudly and just saying some of the most awful things. My kids were reacting to things as it just got worse and worse and more extreme. I tried to talk to the manager, but they didn't do anything. Do not bring kids here. Do not trust staff to do the right thing. Definitely come if you want to get trashed and act like a moron and talk about the worst subject matter possible. I'd give it zero stars if I could. read more

Well it's the 2nd time back, this time we tried dinner and for Brits the danger zone of fish n chips where we have high high hopes.. As you can see from the photo (no editing in case you wondered), the fish was overcooked and looked more like hot wings than delicately battered fish .. The oil tasted like it was reused and fish was dry as a result. to say we were disappointed would be an understatement .. I truly hate giving anything but positive reviews but where was the love and attention, the restaurant wasn't even busy !.. not only the worst fish n chips we've had in the area, I am seriously scratching my head to think of somewhere I have had worse ! Perhaps not their best night, if they lost sight of the fryer then why send this out !... we have lots of choices locally, we tried it twice and that's enough. Dang ! read more

Googie Grill - Not a chicken wing but fish n chips - American Near Me - Seaside, California

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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

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

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

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

Awesome diner close to hotel. Can walk from various hotels in the area. Ambiance is cool. Arrived for lunch on Thursday and was not too busy, which was fine with me, since the food was served hot and fresh. Burger was top notch, fries were piping hot, and tortilla soup was decent. Wish I knew about this earlier in the week, because the breakfast menu looked amazing. Will be back next year. read more

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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

60's pop music: Dancing Queen, etc. All Monterey's joys. Monday after Car Week. Sun. Great menu, great food. Fricadella. read more

Googie Grill - Tiramisu French Toast. Need I say more? Then ... See photo of one side of menu. - American Near Me - Seaside, California

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Amazing food, good service. The employees were nice, the floors and tables were clean, decent atmosphere. We have a few gripes. The extra chicken for a pasta was listed as 4$ on the menu, though it was 4.25$ on the receipt. Not a big deal, but very much not appreciated. The food also came out slow, despite the whole place being empty except maybe 1 other small group. It was expensive, but not too bad for a coast resturaunt. read more

Googie Grill - Fish and chips - American Near Me - Seaside, California

Came here with the extended family on a trip to Monterey. We got here early, so there were plenty of seats for us. The food was good and service was excellent. This is a nice place to stop by if you're visiting the Peninsula. read more

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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

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

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

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

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

We like Googie Grill. Very varied food choices to fit all types of eaters. Service is prompt and friendly. Very efficient whether you're just a twosome or a larger group. Prices are moderate but I wish they were lower. We're all shocked by lunch tabs these days. read more

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

Kids loved it. Chorizo was the best i have had north of the border. Avocado toast was on point and fresh beignets are better than Disneyland. 6 stars. read more

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

Friends had been to Googie Grill for lunch and it came highly recommended, so we went in for an early supper. There are so many amazing comfort food items to choose from, we had to order a few in order to have a little taste of everything. A huge positive for this place is that the portions are large, so there was no problem with going family style with most of our choices. Hands down, my favorite was the fried chicken. Breading was flavorful and crispy, while the chicken itself was very moist. The ribs came in a close second. They were tender, but we should have asked for more bbq sauce. Service was on point and attentive. We already had a carafe of water on the table, but sodas and iced teas were refilled frequently as well. Super nice, and homey spot. read more

The ribs hit like home. The service was good and it's was a perfect place to enjoy the food. Looks nice inside the dining area.

False advertisement the price on their own website is different than the price they're charging in restaurant of 1550 French dip cost 2199 in the restaurant that's a seven dollar difference and when I explained to the worker, they said well it's only seven dollars. That's not the point the point is I wouldn't have ordered or even came to the restaurant. If the price wasn't what I seen online owner, Jennifer should definitely talk to her workers when when I asked to speak to the manager, the young gentleman in the front told me to make a complaint on Yelp because the manager wasn't in and he didn't know when his manager will be in, also when I called back to speak to the manager, the gentleman who answered the phone hung up while I was asking for the owner name Jennifer definitely unprofessional would not recommend this place. If you're looking for a shitty service and this is the place for you. read more

Service was great. I had the French onion soup and it was good, but too salty. I also had chicken Alfredo. Again, good but I've had better.

First time trying this restaurant. It's a very bright, clean locale and I was seated right away. The restroom was very clean and they do have high chairs for the kiddos. They do have outdoor seating for those beautiful coastal sun-shiny days. They also have wine options. As for the food, they do have vegetarian options. I got the veggie patties. They were the Morningstar variety. I got the Huevos Rancheros. It looked brilliant, but upon diving into the dish, there was a film of oil all over the top of the dish (see photo). Not good. Couldn't finish even half of the dish. The iced tea was spectacular. I'd come back because this is the closet restaurant that has vegetarian options, but never the rancheros. Price: $25 (w/ 20% tip) read more

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What a gem! We were heading out of Monterey and came across this delightful restaurant...I have never been to a place where I couldn't decide what I wanted from the menu because everything on there I wanted. As it was past 1pm I opted for lunch and got the meatloaf with mashed potatoes. It was so good! But their menu is extensive with breakfast/brunch items and every dish that came out of the kitchen I wanted to eat. Service was great and the ambiance was very welcoming and warm. Prices are great too and fun fact, the restaurant name 'googie' is named after an architectural style. Pretty awesome! read more

This is a great breakfast spot! Our family is always warmly greeted by the staff. They remember our family of five and that is a great trademark for this restaurant. Always come here when we visit Monterey. read more

We were in town for Sping break and wanted something local. Came for breakfast and my husband had the chiliqueles with chorizo, which was soon good. I had the tom's scramble which also very good, loved the kick of jalapeño in there. My son had chicken and waffles which he loved. He is younger and didn't mind they were not bone in. Perfect portions and the staff were the absolute best. We liked everything so much we came back for dinner. Ordered the calamari appetizer which was a bit on tbe rubbery side hard to chew, but the rest of our meal was absolutely delicious. Chicken club sandwich, pesto chicken sandwich and the kids cheeseburger with bacon. All the food was very flavorful and again the staff were great. We will definitely come back when we are in town again. read more

my best friend and I come here frequently and have never had a bad experience.. the food is good, big portions, and always excellent service .. read more

This place is such a hidden little secret. We decided to go here instead of waiting in a super long line at the Butter House. Our meals were delicious, that staff was super nice and it was moderately priced for the area! We will definitely be coming back here in the future. read more

Food? Excellent renditions of diner breakfast classics. The portions make it an outstanding value! My partner had the Hailey's Comet Special with eggs over easy, sausage, French toast, and hash browns. He added onto the French toast with the carmelized bananas and pecans for $2.75 extra. He ate it all even though it was a large portion! I had a bite of the bananas and pecans. It was hot out of the kitchen and a taste sensation. I ordered Querida's Corned Beef Hash with one poached egg instead of two, and no toast or potatoes. Oh, my little pony! It was the best corned beef hash I've ever eaten! The corned beef was in 1.5" chunks; tender and not salty! The red potatoes were also chunky and tender. There was an abundance of nicely cooked onion, and green bell pepper. The hash was topped by the egg, and then dressed with a delicious Hollandaise. Again, I've never had better! I took home half as the portions were huge! You must have the coffee! It's rich and flavorful. Loved it! Service? Exceptional, professional, and super friendly wait staff! When I asked, after the meal, if I could have the hash without green bell peppers, she said, "Of course!" I also asked about ordering the Frikadeller for lunch. She said that it would probably be available but that I should not be afraid to ask for anything! So sweet! Ambiance? It's a cute, Googie-style decorated diner. Even without my hearing aids, I had no problems hearing my breakfast partner. The restaurant is neat and clean! My dad was a health inspector. He told me that if the back door leading to the dumpster was clean, then the place was sano! The back door was cleaner than my kitchen/garage door! We've lived in the area for 28 years. Googie has been an underwriter for our local NPR station, KAZU, but we never made it over there. This was our loss because it's an amazing restaurant! I can't wait to go back! read more

I own a business close to Googie's and look forward to every lunch and/or dinner that we can enjoy. My employees love them. I appreciate the excellent service with Fannie and Alexandra. The food is excellent. I told the cooks today so many locals are missing out on the fantastic menu, excellent food and amazing service. The parking is challenging, but across the back street is an option. Every car dealer employee, tech and staff should be racing over here to enjoy great food, great service and great music. Why don't we support our local businesses? We do. read more

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One of the best breakfast we've had! Good amount of tasty, delicious food. Pricing is average. Service was excellent. The place is clean and nicely decorated and arranged. It was quiet when we came because surprisingly, no one else was there. This place doesn't get the attention it deserves. We will definitely come back!! read more

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I really liked Googie Grill. I had the fish and chips for lunch and the portions were large. The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked. The potatoes were delicious and uniquely cut. Service was great and I hope I can return to try other menu items in the future. read more

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

I've passed by Googie Grill many, many times over the last almost 10 years since it opened its doors - finally tried it... and was alas not impressed. Interesting interior, very mid century modern vibes. Odd viewing to the wait staff's prep area through large slanted windows. Felt cozy enough on a rainy night with the Christmas decorations up. We effectively had the restaurant to ourselves, and did end up with some expedient, polite, but kind of perfunctory feeling service. Food all came out promptly. The crispy brussel sprouts were oily, not very crispy, and effectively not seasoned at all. Needed salt, but there was some on the table. Not a memorable app. My saffron risotto with butterfly shrimp was a mistake. The risotto had a soapiness to it which I'm not sure if it was a clash of the saffron and something else but it was the worst risotto I've ever had. The shrimp were well seasoned and prepared. But, 80% of the dish was the risotto itself - the server didn't ask us how our meal was, so I passed on letting them know. The pomegranate sauced pork chop was cooked perfectly, but again was very underseasoned. Sauce had really nice flavor. Veggies were blanched and served cooked well - still a nice crunch to them. For the price point I definitely expect more. read more

Nice place. American diner. Food was wholesome and fresh. Service was good. A bit on the expensive side but I guess everything is expensive now. read more

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