We stayed on the property at the Sanctuary where this restauraunt is located and decided to stop in…read morefor happy hour before our dinner plans in a few hours. Although we only got a couple appetizers, I wanted to highlight the amazing service! We got 2 complimentary glasses of sparkling champagne at the front desk. The servers were super friendly and accommodating as we had our small pup with us. I would come back just for the garlic fries itself. Thick, garlicky with a mix of soggy and crunchy (just my type, judge me LOL). Would love to return and have a full meal!

On Thursday, May 7th, my six friends and I went out for dinner at this restaurant, which used to be…read moreone of my favorite places. Unfortunately, this last visit left a very bad impression on both me and my friends, especially since I invited them with high expectations. The service felt rude and unwelcoming. I also brought a bottle of wine (around an $80 bottle), and the waitress informed me there would be a corkage fee -- which is completely understandable because most restaurants charge one. What I found ridiculous was being charged $50 just to open the bottle. In restaurants around Pebble Beach, Carmel, Big Sur, and Pacific Grove, the most we've ever paid is around $35. Sadly, this will be my last time dining here.

My only 5 star on everything is the General Historic Bar…read more What can I say I may be a lil biased because I have gotten to know Dimitri (owner) and Hamada ( Bartender) personally but I had only gotten to know them because I come to this bar frequently and they have become family to me that's what great people that are. The food is delicious! The Chicken wings with spice sriracha bomb! the smash burger and fries bomb! Hummus with pita bread bomb! And the Mediterranean fries with your choice of meat bomb, bomb!! Not only was the food on par but Hamada as bartender making drinks on point you can't go wrong with the General Historic Bar if your looking for a cool environment with chill vibes and great food and drinks this is the place. I've tried to restrain myself from writing a review because it may come off like I'm biased and plus I wanted to keep Gate keep this place as my bar and didn't want anyone to know but this place deserves it's flowers! Great place and great people!

First, the food was really good. I got the Mediterranean Duo, which was a big portion. The meat…read more(lamb & chicken) were very tender. Everything was flavorful. Second, service was great. The owner was attentive and answered our questions. He gave us some good recommendations on food and drinks. Lastly, the drinks here are amazing! I've been thinking about them since I left. I will definately be going back!

Service is super friendly here, parking is easy with the lot, beer is delicious, food is hearty and…read moregreasy pub deliciousness, and the mugs hanging from the ceiling are a whole vibe. This place has old fashioned pub down, and it is super kid friendly despite not having a kid's menu. If you're looking for stuffy and uptight, this is not the place for you. If you're looking for small town friendly vibes definitely come here. The tuna melt is amazing, fries are super thick, and burger is huge (but a little heavy on bread). They recently changed ownership but kept on staff. The new owners are fantastic and they support local schools which is a huge plus for me. We've been here a few times now and plan to keep coming back! You can even get on the mug wait list.

Good beers! pass on the bangers! Got sick this morning, so either old and or sour!…read moreGlad I only had one bite. I think they're old very gamey something funky ! Deep fried too? But stay away from banger!!!!Wanted to support a small business, regret it now! Server did not ask why not eaten, Tuna melt was ok, not hot, but warm ish Burger was ok I think the fry oil is old....,fries tasted off too pastrami sando was just barley warm but kid was starving so I hate all, but neither cheese was melted on the pastrami or tuna melt so that means it wasn't grilled long enough to melt the cheese. Come for the beer, eat else where

My family came in last night and our server Olivia was wonderful! She was very friendly and…read moreattentive, and kept our drinks full! Will be returning very soon!

My husband and I took my mom out for Valentine's Day and started the evening at The Brass Tap…read morebefore heading to the movies. Such a great choice! The margarita flight was on point -- perfectly balanced and a fun way to kick off the night. Carl, as always, was so welcoming and made us feel right at home. The new bartender was also very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. Great drinks, great service, and a warm atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

Another Marina landmark has been here almost as long as me…read more Very simple setting and love the diner booths & coffee bar. A private room for any large gathering. Teriyaki beef and fried eggs are my favorite breakfast,for lunch I love open face beef sandwich. Anything from simple American dish to Hawaiian.

Highly recommended if you are looking for great breakfast and lunch options. Cheryl was taking care…read moreof us and she had the best customer service. Would be coming back!

Came on a Monday morning around 9:30, there was only one customer (shocking). Service was fast…read more Placed our order and food came out fresh and quick. They had music playing but not too loud. Waitress continued to check on us through out the meal. The kids pancake was as thick as other restaurants short stack. Bacon was cooked crispy (good in our opinion). My fried rice and linguica was delicious. Eggs cooked perfectly. Wish the linguica was a bit warmer but it was still good. I chose a biscuit and I'm so glad I did, it was huge, tasted fresh and the butter it comes with??? WOW!!!! It was sooo good. My husband's plate of fried rice with ham, bacon and another meat was massive!!!! He wasn't even hungry until dinner. Will we return? Absolutely!!!

Out of towners here. Came because there was a parking lot and the food looked pretty good online!…read more Came in and it's a seat yourself situation. We found a table and ordered. Waiter and all of the dates we interacted with were very nice. Food was good, country potatoes were boiled and not fried and not seasoned great, but everything else was diner style and tasted good. Here's the issue on why I'm giving 3 stars: it was Sunday brunch, which I know can be busy and hectic and crazy. They had no host and so when people were coming in when the tables were full, the seating situation was managed poorly. The staff tried to tag team but it didn't work out super well and some people got sat before others who came earlier, simply because they were waiting outside. It was just kind of crazy and personally I think a hostess is an important position you can't just not have. I highly recommend when the diner is at capacity to have a staff member stop what they are doing and focus solely on the hostess stand.

Been coming here for years, love this spot!…read more Spam or Portuguese sausage musubi are always on point. Their teriyaki chicken and teriyaki beef always on point. And arguably their best food item the chicken wings are always on point! Go get you some!

We were looking forward to eating here…read more We walked and found out there weren't any tables for us to sit and eat. It's 100% take out.

Omg! I live So Cal. Tons of Shawarma near me. This is the…read morebest! It sets the bar high for anywhere else. Love it is an understatement. The wrap and plate are excellent!!! I get it on the way up to San Cruz and on the way home!

I was shocked to discover Shawarma King in a gas station in Castroville. The business is located on…read morea very busy street so be careful of traffic. The customer service is very friendly and the food has been very good but not always consistent. I must also mention the kitchen and food prep area were very clean. I have been there several times and sometimes the portions have been smaller and the taste was a bit different. I am a big fan of lamb and I like the sauces. I really like the hummus. This place is definitely better than the Mediterranean places in Marina and is worth the drive to Castroville.

Stumbled onto this place looking for some Chinese food. Was a little concerned because they have…read moreChinese and other types of food that's not Chinese, but the food was outstanding and the owner was awesome!!! Definitely worth trying it! It's a small little house and doesn't look too appealing, but you must try it!

I tried Annie's House which is located in Tommy's old location. The owner who serves as the…read morewaitress was very friendly and the restaurant still looks old and dated in dire need of cleaning and some TLC. The food unfortunetly wasn't good. I barely at anything because the food had a bad taste and strange texture. The chow mein was definitely the worst. Sadly the small city of Marina just doesn't have a decent place for good Chinese food. Overall my experience with Annie's House fell short and is a 2 star experience.

I detoured the fam to our old favorite. They are still putting out good deep fried artichoke hearts…read morejust like I remember! It's easy to eat to many!

How can you not like a restaurant with a giant artichoke next to the front door? Actually, going…read moreinside I was worried -- looks kind of rundown and like you're stepping back in time to a coffee shop in the 1950's. But the food was good and very different from anything we can get in San Francisco and I love artichokes. We ordered the Artichoke Platter to share and each got a side cup of creamy artichoke soup. The platter had a very large, perfectly steamed artichoke with a small slice of ( sweet) artichoke bread and a generous serving of fried artichoke hearts with mayo and another dip. Really good! When's the last time you saw all those artichokes on a menu? Service was good . Restrooms were not great. But I'd say Go if you're having a roadtrip and driving through Castroville ( the Artichoke Capital of the World) and you like artichokes . And that giant artichoke is a fun photo op.