Delish food great appetizers, calamari is the best and fire crackers fries!!…read more Full bar with all the favorite beers on tap Newcastle, blue Moon, 805, coors light, and much more. The cocktail are made really well, they skilled bar tenders. Vibe is more on the cowboy Ag Industry very casual attire. Happy hour kind of place! Small and comfy spot to visit if your in Salinas.

More like 3 and a half stars. Ran in for a beer with a few…read morefriends because there was a deal happening down town at one of our go to spots. It's more of a sports bar than a quiet drinking bar to have a conversation. One huge screen, around 10ft. feet I'm guessing. And a bunch of smaller ones all around. So the service was good but not fast and the beers were cold but not icy, and certainly good enough for this old man. Will it become my new watering hole maybe not, but I won't shy away either. Last words...Little Sumpin Sumpin on tap.

OK. I only come up to the Monterey/Salinas area once in a while for work with the DoD (at the old…read moreFort Ord hospital building which now houses some DoD folks). This is my hangout when I'm up here... This time, well, let me tell ya... Jennifer at the bar was amazing. Not only can she tend bar, but she has a beautiful voice! The mic in one hand and your drink in the other! She'll sing and tend bar at the same time! Rich, the KJ (that's Karaoke Jockey for your former jocks out there... damn, I'm still doing your homework!) runs a GREAT show... We were coming to the end of the night, a few folks no-showed on their place to sing, so he brings me two mics... He knows I want to sing "Shallow" with Jen and she's good with it. And damn if we don't close the bar that night! I dropped Jen a 100% tip for her great work. If you're in Salinas, CA on Thursday or Friday nite believe me - as one who has a pro voice coach - the talent there is spectacular... (Cora... You are amazing!) Great karaoke. Great dive bar scene. Great bar tending... Just a great place to hang out!

I'm extremely disappointed with how we were treated. We've been regular customers, and this…read moreexperience completely changed how we view this place. Someone in our group took a photo behind the bar, and instead of handling the situation professionally, the bartender immediately became rude and escalated things. We were asked to leave, which is one thing--but what made the situation worse was that my card was still swiped and we were never served any drinks. After that, the bartender continued talking about us and involved another bartender, which turned into an unnecessary scene and got us kicked out. The interaction felt disrespectful, targeted, and completely unprofessional. If there was an issue with taking a picture, that could have been communicated respectfully instead of creating a hostile situation. As regulars, we expected better treatment and better customer service.

I wont lie, we walked in and wondered about bringing our kids in for dinner. It's a bar and…read morerestaurant but a Super friendly guy greeted us when we sat down and was super welcoming! The fried green beans are awesome. Stoked they had a cheese flat bread for the 5yo. Burgers were delicious. Nothing was super greasy it was very well balanced. Its not "bar food". Its a legit restaurant. I had the street tacos which were flavorful and I preferred the carne asada for once because its all meat no fat. Lots of chicken wing flavor options too so my girls were happy. Calisqueeze on tap topped my meal! The only down was that the restrooms were more local bar vibe restrooms but it is what it is. Its a local bar too! Thanks for a great meal on our road trip.

Passing through one of our former town of residence, the downtown has really been upgraded and…read moreimproved. Public parking available, so you can patronize downtown businesses. We were very impressed as 15 years ago the downtown was not a place to visit. Now it is. We like these "neighborhood" kind of restaurants/bars. Like the French Brassiere concept, but not as fancy, Dubber's is a place to sit, drink, chat with friends, get a bite to eat and pay a reasonable price for the occasion. Decent menu. We were driving so no booze. Old Town Burger ($15) with onion rings for $2. Wife did fried green beans (!) at $12 and we had iced tea and sodas at $3.75 each. Lots of photos and memorabilia on the walls and there were a lot of sports items, so owners must be into some teams. Very clean. Friendly wait staff, we had Karen K., and service was prompt and food accurate. An excellent stopping point if driving through the Salinas, the Garden Bowl of the Country. Only an hour south of San Fransisco.

Just tried this place for the first time and can honestly say I recommend it !…read more The vibes, drinks, food, and staff are incredible. Must try 10/10

Eh, I went on Tuesday and order tacos and there did not appear to be anything special in regards to…read moredeals. The carne was bland, and it should not be. All the tacos were bland. The beans were bland. The only thing that was really good was the chips and salsa. They were top notch. I ate everything because I was starving but regretted it. I was with 6 people and no one really seemed happy with their meal. The chips and salsa did earn them an extra star. They are outstanding! The staff was all very nice, helpful and attentive. Wish they had better food to serve.

We came on a Saturday evening and it was very lively and busy, but we were seated right away. Their…read moremenu boasts pizzas, burgers, salads and just about everything you'd enjoy at a bar. We watched some baseball on their many tvs and overall really enjoyed the atmosphere. The food was great and I definitely recommend their Old Town Pizza and Pretzels. I can't wait to check out their other location in Monterey!

Nice, a good place to grab a cold beer or drink and have a tasty bite, burger or sandwich…read more Wide open floor with lots of elbow room. A dozen screens for sports. The service was excellent and very patient...elder'ish. This for me isn't trying to be a foodie stop though the food is good. More like food for your delicious beer. Last words...with in walking distance.

As I was saying, after a long hiking trip at the Pinnacles Nat. Park, are gullets were extremely…read moredry! Obviously I (YELPED ) for some liquid refreshments and Alvarado st. Brewery appeared like the scene where the suitcase was opened and a golden ray shined in the movie Pulp Fiction. The place felt very welcoming with its spire tanks of beer all around and the distinct bouquet of fermented hops. Nice extensive brews abound , ipa's , lagers, pils and my choice of stout! That is a Mole Stout ( mōle) with its high alcoholic content and chocolate spicy flavors; this I like! Of course I wanted to try all their 10 types of beer but to no avail; I was driving

I loved the atmosphere. The building was so cool! The beer was 5/5 but the food was not as good as…read moreexpected. Overall, very cute place and great service.

This place has a bad reputation for a while, it's under new ownership now and it shows! As soon as…read moreyou walk in they welcome you and ask if you want to try anything, he means it. They have a great selection of beer, we met one of the owners, really nice guy. Definitely a great spot now! You can tell they want to make sure you enjoy the beer you pay for!

Turned me away for a single beer at 9:30. The bar was full of what can only assume were…read moreregulars... it's probably not the business that should take this 1 star hit. This rating is specifically for the terrible bartender that was working tonight.

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.

Was in town for a day, was looking for a bar that would have NFL games on. Saw this place on Yelp…read morewith a few TV's and decided to give it a shot. They weren't that busy and had a few different games on. Everyone there was friendly. Drinks were very good and a fair price. This will be my go to whenever we're in town.

Overall, its a great little bar with a unique vibe. Lots of locals present. Some were staring at…read moreus, in an almost threatening way (no smiles, just annoyed faces). Maybe it was our choice of music they didn't like, who knows. Maybe we were sitting in their spot. Drinks are cheap, relatively speaking. BUT cash only bar. Parking is non existent in the front.

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.