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    Patria

    4.3 (624 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    New York
    ken t.

    Very classy restaurant in the heart of Salinas. My wife and I attended a concert at the Fox Theater and made reservations at Patria across the street. We are glad we did, We were quickly seated and the greeted by our waiter. The menu had a good selection of different dishes to choose from. I ordered a net York steak, with potatoes a'gratin and sautéed vegetables. My meal was delicious. My wife ordered lobster raviolis in a vodka sauce. She enjoyed it very much. The restaurant has a very nice wine list for full bottles, I just ordered a glass of wine, but was looking at some of the better wine. We will definitely be back

    Menu as of October 3, 2025
    Tracey H.

    We enjoyed our meal here. It's a nicer restaurant to go to on South Main. We got the soup of the day, Skirt Steak Pappardelle, Jaeger Schnitzel, and the Pear Strudel. The Jaeger Schnitzel was our favorite. It was something we've never had before. The combination of the pickled veges, pasta, and meat were amazing. Our waiter was also extremely attentive. He made sure we had what we needed and made great recommendations.

    Outside sign
    Cliff N.

    It's a charming Italian restaurant in the old downtown area of Salinas that has more intimate seating options and old world ambiance. The wait staff was slow to order and get our drinks but seemed to be spread thin and were very engaging when ordering. The cocktails were well done as classic margarita on the rocks and a whiskey mule. Dinner was a beet salad, excellent and delicious Divers Scallops that were fresh and perfectly cooked with steamed spinach with lemon beurre blanc, very tasty ! Playing was nice and overall a good dining experience.

    Blacken Salmon on a bed of noodles
    Dexter F.

    As of 2025, Patria has been taken over by new owners: Ernie Amorim (who also owns several restaurants and businesses in town) and Chef Jose Aranda (formerly of Mia Fusion in North Salinas). This team is creating some amazing dining options in Salinas. The restaurant has retained the old world charm of the previous owner including some of this original paintings. The updated bar area is a nice touch, that makes it feel like somewhere else. The unique wine dispenser between the bar and the one of the sitting areas is a must see. Great place for parties and gatherings. On this trip, I wanted to try out the cocktails. I ordered the Aperol Coconut Margarita, which was a nice twist of a traditional margarita. For an appetizer, I had the steamed clams with garlic butter and white wine sauce and the entree was the Blacken Salmon. Overall, everything was wonderful and the service was spot on. I hope to return to expose my friends to this reclaimed spot in the heart of Oldtown Salinas.

    Mushroom crepes
    Tonia C.

    Full disclosure: The previous owner came from Rustica in Carmel Valley and I was ecstatic to see he opened a place near my house. There was an exquisite menu with unusual items and their seafood was outstanding, especially when they used parchment paper. They had outstanding eggplant parmesan and a cheeseplate with a wide variety of cheeses for when you just wanted to stop in for a quick conversation in the wine room. When I learned of Paolo selling the place, I held out hope that there wouldn't be too many major changes. I was wrong. One of the worst things they did is keep the same name because it doesn't even resemble the Patrio of old, except that most of the interior is intact. And that interior is charming European. I'll start with what they need to improve on. We tried the lunch early on and now in early June, they've already canceled lunch. They intially launched a buffet avail only on weekdays, offering mimosas. They changed it to menu offerings only and now it's canceled altogether. I came in on a Friday in May after Facebook advertised food for early birds, without explaining what it meant. The server didn't know.But later realized it was advertising specials and they have limited offerings that sell out. Well, just explain that on the Facebook post. They didn't have any specials that night and it was Friday. So I came in early for nothing, missing on the hustle and bustle that happens around dinnertime at a downtown venue. So I think they need to stick with an idea long enough for locals to be aware and improve marketing messages as well as communicate with staff. As far as the food, they are an Italian restaurant with meat and seafood options available. I ordered the Caprese and asked them to hold my main order but they brought it out before I finished my salad anyway. Next time, I just won't order the main entree until I'm ready. The salad was fine. My main entree was the Butternut Squash Ravioli. It came with too much sauce but had a good carmelization that added flavor depth. There is an option to pay the bill on an app. I got there early to see what the early offerings were that were advertised. So I was ready to leave by 5:30. As I was leaving, the place was becoming full. I'm glad our locals have a place for a good dinner. More options other than breweries and party places are always welcome. I would return, especially with family to see what they feel about it. Despite my disappointment (that they canceled lunch so soon, confusing marketing, rushing my meal to turn the table, I'm leaving a four-star because I'm glad Patria didn't just dissolve and I genuinely enjoyed my meal. Exploring more menu items with friends and family, and coming at a time when they're a little more lively will probably warrant the four-star.

    Bar Area
    Mara C.

    We were in Salinas and upon a local merchants recommendation decided to check out Patria although we were told it was under new ownership. Upon entering we were warmly greeted and immediately seated. Adam was our main waiter as there were a number of staff who efficiently waited on us throughout our meal. I ordered the pasta dish with lots of varied types of fish including clams, mussels and salmon. The tomato broth was very flavorful, and the crusty bread we were served soaked that up nicely. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the dish arrived hot which I always prefer. My husband ordered the schnitzel and spatzle and he said both were quite good. Two entrees and two non alcoholic drinks came to $85.00, with tax and tip just over $100.00. Service was excellent, ambience is nice and the restaurant is beautifully decorated including the bar (see photos). We will definitely plan to return and try more items on the rather extensive menu. Mediterranean featured fare with some added items such as the more German cuisine. Nicely Done Patria!

    Crab cakes special. Vodka pasta.
    Sarita M.

    Best restaurant in Salinas, hands down. The food was outstanding. We ordered the red snapper, skirt steak, kids pepperoni pizza and bucatini marinara, beet salad, crab cakes, and soup of the day (cream of carrot). WOW! Just wow! The carrot soup had a slight Moroccan flavor. It was so good, my mom ordered one, too. My dad loved the red snapper, which is impressive because he's hard to please and that's his favorite fish. The kids pizza was the best pizza in town!! It tasted like coal fire pizza. My husband, a native New Yorker, stole a slice and wanted one for himself. The beet salad was so good. I ordered the crab cakes appetizer special to go with it. So very impressed by all of the food. The ambience was also very welcoming and I like that the bar area is separate from the larger seating area. This is our new favorite restaurant. We're so happy we found this place. Very impressed. Nice to know they have the golden seal of Monterey County for cleanliness.

    Special of the night.

    Went for dinner out to try a new place, what a sh!t show of a meal out! The waitress was so rude, quipping in sassy remarks left and right. Ordered the clam appetizer, it looked beautiful but was way too salty. We ordered drinks and one had a fly in it. To which the waitress said hey some extra protein for free! Won't charge! (We did get charged for this on our ticket) Food took forever to come out and again was over salty on the meat (skirt steak) but presentation was great. Save your money, try somewhere else. We did leave a good tip although food was salty and our drink had special guest. We did ask about the drink and the waitress said "can't take that off" never once were we asked or approached by any manager to see how we were or to apologize for our experience.

    Soup of the day that had beer in it and if I remember right potatoes maybe? With herbed croutons. Ehh it was ok.
    Christina M.

    I love the European menu at this restaurant! Only place I could find rabbit on the menu, and some solid German food too! It has a little of everything, Italian, French, German. Such a gem! Well use to be.... the owner recently sold the restaurant and whom ever has taken over is really letting the integrity slip through their fingers. I'm not someone to bash a place but I was really excited to enjoy my dinner but once I got it I was very let down. German spaetzle, red apple braised cabbage with a fried pork cutlet was my dinner. The cabbage was overpowered by cloves, the spaetzle was really bucatini tossed in bread crumbs and the gravy sauce tasted like marsala. So unfortunate. It's a beautiful restaurant and the staff were very attentive to me but the food lacked. I hope things get better as the new owners settle in. Willing to give it another shot one of these days.

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    Great food. Wonderful service. Very nice staff. Recommend when you want a great dining experience.

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    Amazing food and amazing vibes!! The service and professionalism is out of this world. 10/10 always recommend

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    The ambiance, service, and food are excellent! Peninsula-worthy restaurant. One of our favorites for many years.

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