We had Gabe's Food Truck out to our home for our daughter's 10th birthday, and the entire…read moreexperience was fantastic. The crew was incredibly friendly, accommodating, and genuinely seemed happy to be there. Their process was smooth/easy and they treated our guests like family, and, most importantly, the food was stellar! Every item on the curated menu was fresh, delicious, and a huge hit with both the kids and adults. Great food, great people, and excellent service from start to finish. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would absolutely recommend Gabe's for any party or special event!

Came here for a quick bite after work. I they specialise in burgers but i went with the tacos. I…read moregot two fish and one shrimp taco. I thought it was good. I should have asked for hot sauce because while the shrimp taco had a little kick the fish didn't. But they were pretty tasty. The three were $15 and that's a little pricey but they are a good size. The fries were good too, about what you'd get at a fast casual restaurant. The staff were friendly and I got my food pretty quickly. They're in the parking lot of the Country Kitchen so it's easy to find parking. They' give you a beeper so you can sit in your car to wait if the weather is poor, or just if you want to sit. Their truck looks well taken care of and has a nice logo on it.

I have lived here my entire life and have driven past Country Kitchen forever and have never eaten…read morehere. A couple of months ago, my boss was raving about it and I decided to check it out. SOOOOOOOO GOOD! The food is delicious and the staff is AMAZING! A++++++ The customer service is EVERYTHING. They are super sweet, helpful, patient, attentive, friendly...everything you would want to experience when you are dining. Everyone at work already knows this is my new favorite restaurant for breakfast/lunch because of how many times I've been back since my boss recommended. I love the chicken soup! Super tasty and reminds me of Grandma's cooking.

1st time here. Great service and great burgers and fries. 10 out of 10…read more Very friendly staff.

Stopped in here for lunch while driving 101. The food is good - freshly made, hot and good sized…read moreportions. I had the avocado, chorizo and cheese omelette - minus the avocado! It was a good amount of egg and chorizo but not nearly enough cheese. The salsa was homemade and spicy - definitely made a statement! My husband had the chorizo scrambled eggs with house potatoes. Both the eggs and potatoes were great. The staff were friendly and helpful - yes, even "the daughter" previously criticized by other reviewers started badly, but then transformed into a very warm person. It's not a place you come to for atmosphere, but for good food it works and the staff clearly work hard. One caveat, the women's restroom needs some work.

Quint spot not too far off the 101 freeway, but wouldn't have known existed as it's not visible…read morefrom the road. We were towing our travel trailer and were able to find parking. Everyone was very friendly, but the place gave these city slickers the country and cowboy vibes. It might have been everyone walking in were wearing either cowboy boots or rubber boots while we wore flip flops. Oh, and the bathroom signs, lol We felt the prime rib portion was on the smaller side for the price. Our meal and service were fine, nothing that stood out except for the cheesy toast. The cheesy toast was the wow factor on the plate.

Like me, you might have driven by many times, imagining what those fried artichokes are like -- the…read moreones advertised on hand-made signs visible from the highway. Well, dear reader, I couldn't encourage you more strongly to hit the brakes next time and run right in to order some. They are perfect on a level that only an in-person experience can explain. And those signs, the ones that feel like they're screaming at you, are in fact telling you exactly what you need to know. Order the fried artichokes.

I was planning a weekend trip to Monterey and my friend had recommended this hidden gem to me. The…read moreservice was friendly and our waitress, Michelle, was very attentive and was patient explaining what the local favorites were. My family ended up getting the open-face crab sandwich and the Hawaiian sea bass. The crab sandwich was excellent as the meat was fresh and plentiful. The side of artichoke was also cooked to perfection and very fresh. The fish was super moist and flavorful and I decided to add on a side of fried artichoke hearts, which was worth the extra price. It was also very convenient that there was outdoor seating, which was perfect for our dog. They even gave my Golden Retriever a bowl of water (bonus points)! The owner, Humberto, also stopped by our table to introduce himself and asked how our food was!

Stopped by for lunch as we were in the area and had not been here in a very long time. It was a…read morereally nice day out, so we sat outside. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. We were immediately greeted and guided to our table. We ordered their burger and turkey club sandwich, both with a side of fries. The burger and the sandwich were both delicious. We were very happy with our food. Service was a bit on the slower side, but it looked pretty busy. There's some parking available as well. I will definitely be going back!

Great food, great chill vibes and outstanding service each time I'm there!…read more Food is of good portions and fresh most important. The chicken teriyaki bowl is a must-have for anyone undecided on what to eat. Plenty of beer on tap and plenty of space for big groups of people. Another good diamond in the rough established men that is it must visit.

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.

The food was good, we did wait a really long time we got seated, two minutes in ordered drinks…read moreabout 10 minutes later we ordered and our food definitely took around 30 minutes. The food was delicious good presentation, I did go over a year ago and they definitely had a way better presentation but overall the service wasn't good could do better.

Honestly, this was some of the best breakfast I've had in a long time. Breakfast is my favorite…read moremeal, so I love trying new spots whenever I get the chance. My best friend and I planned a beach day and decided to grab breakfast beforehand. I ordered the chorizo scramble, and it was absolutely delicious. The service was friendly, welcoming, and fast, which made the experience even better. My daughter loved the blueberry pancakes, and the portions were generous for the price. The restaurant had such a cozy, comfortable atmosphere that made us want to stay a little longer. After eating there, I completely understand why it's my best friend's favorite breakfast spot. We'll definitely be back!

Location, location, location! We stopped here solely because we smelled the delicious food as our…read moreboat came in from our whale watching trip across the harbor. We walked in around 3pm, were seated along the bar overlooking the harbor with a great view. Unfortunately the staff either forgot about us or didn't realize we were in someone's assigned section because we ended up waiting almost 30 minutes for someone to come over to take our order. I tried turning around to make eye contact with the staff, but they were hard at work and I didn't want to interrupt them as they were almost always speaking to other customers. We watched several tables who were seated after us get their order taken, so I started to get nervous knowing they closed at 4pm. Right before we were about to leave a friendly staff member approached us to ask if we had been helped. We ordered everything at once to be efficient with time - my husband and I split the clam chowder, fish and chips, and a side order of sourdough bread. We received our food around 3:50pm and we were so excited to get our food. Ultimately I am glad we ended up waiting, the food was delicious and hit the spot after a busy day. I would say if you are on a time crunch, don't stop here. We will definitely come back, we'll just budget for more time!

The food was very good, we order 6 oysters on the half shell, a cup of artichoke bisque and a rock…read morecod fish sandwich. The sauce that came with the oysters was delicious, all the love for that. The bisque came with bread and was good, I liked the bread better than the soup. The sandwich was decent, but the bun was soft and it was falling apart. Maybe it just needs to be cut in half(or a different type bun)? The hours are limited:11-4. There is a wait even if they are half full, because they don't want to back the kitchen up (which was supposed to be like ten-but more like 20 minutes). I think there is different ownership or management. Service needs some adjustments, we were seated, our order taken then food brought out. Our water was never refilled, and we had to grab someone for the check. Our order came out with fries instead of tots, but they were so good about correcting that. It's nice sitting outside, but not too comfortable at the bar height seats.

5 stars easy. I came up to Watsonville from LA for work for a couple days and was looking for a…read moresolid spot with good food, cold beer, and somewhere to catch the football game. I almost drove right past this place because it's a true hole-in-the-wall, but once I saw the parking lot full of people I knew that was a good sign. Walked in and the place was lively, full of locals, old-school vibe, and the bartender was awesome. I was starving and ordered the steak, chicken and shrimp plate. Bro... that skirt steak was ridiculous. Everything tasted fresh, even the fries and coleslaw were way better than I expected. Big portions too, and they even throw in a little piece of chocolate cake which cracked me up, but somehow fit the whole vibe perfectly. The food was so good I came back the NEXT DAY for lunch and got the New York strip. I was still chasing that skirt steak from the night before but the NY strip was fire too. You can tell this place takes care of its regulars and actually cares about the quality of the food. No fancy BS, just good people, great food, big portions, and a legit local atmosphere. Anytime I'm back in Watsonville, Wooden Nickel is an automatic stop.

Amazing food and great customer service!…read more I ordered a non-alcoholic beer that was served at just the right temperature. For dinner, I had the mushroom burger, which was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. It came with French fries, coleslaw, and even a little piece of chocolate cake! I guess I'm just not used to this level of service and such generous portions! I'm really enjoying the small-town feeling. I am definitely coming back!

Our walk-in group of eight was warmly greeted and seated promptly in the back room. (It looks like…read morethe area for small events, but it may just be an auxiliary dining room.) The service was attentive, yet not rushed. Warm bread was served promptly. For my entree, the Bone-In Prime Rib Steak was too hard to pass. Cooked to perfection, it was a nice cut, to be sure. I'm glad we got there for an early dinner. I'll bet this place packs quickly.

We wanted a place we could walk to after a busy day of sightseeing, and lucked out by finding…read moreGrowers Pub on Yelp! It was a Tuesday night, so we didn't need a reservation. Growers has a good setup--the bar is very lively and full, but it's not the first thing you see when you walk in, as it's off to the side. We had a nice booth, complete with real flower in a glass, and were served promptly by a pleasant lady. She helped me choose my entree, and was attentive and accommodating throughout our meal. I had the chicken Marsala, which is the best I've ever had (and I often order it in restaurants.). My husband had the bone-in pork chop. We had crème brûlée for dessert. Everything was tasty and very well prepared. The restaurant has a very pleasant feel, with lots of dark wood and nice furniture. If I lived nearby I'd come often.