Finally made it to The Growers Pub and it did NOT disappoint! The location is easy to get to, parking is good, the inside is spotless and clean in my eyes . Bathrooms are cute. My boss and coworkers have been raving about this place for the longest time, and I finally decided to come check it out for myself during lunch. Safe to say, I completely understand the hype now and I don't regret it one bit! I ordered the fries with steak bites and they were absolutely delicious. Now here's the thing , I am not a dessert person. I almost never order dessert anywhere I go, but something told me to give the brownie a try, and wow, I am so glad I did. Finger licking good doesn't even begin to cover it. That alone is worth the trip! But what really made the experience stand out was my server, Jasmine A . She was a solid 10 out of 10 incredibly friendly, attentive, and just an overall joy to be served by. I am someone who takes customer service very seriously, and Jasmine is exactly the kind of energy every restaurant needs more of. She genuinely made the whole experience even better. If you're reading this and on the fence about coming don't hesitate. The food is amazing, the service is top tier, and it is absolutely worth every single penny. This won't be my last visit, that's for sure! read more

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Had the wedge salad and Lobster Ravioli. Bread and butter was complimentary. Good pick for dinner meetings as it's intimate but also lively enough for some fun over conversation. Server was attentive. Full bar serving wine, beer, and cocktails. Located in old town Salinas -- I was told this spot is one of Salinas' oldest establishments occupying the same building from when it was founded in 1940. Hope they make it to 100 years! Also, my friend said this spot is known for their prime rib. I'll have to make it in one day to try for myself. read more

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Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 4/5 Came in on a Saturday evening and was able to get a table for 3. Food was well worth the try, everything was delicious and service was great. Small menu but each dish is worth it. Price is fair enough for a family meal or large group too. I would be back to try more dishes. I had the day special halibut over vegetable risotto and love it! Seasoned with each bite. Prime rib was delicious as well. The cocktails are strong and so good. Love this place! read more

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Came in on a Saturday night, this place filled up really quick. My whole experience was great! I got the grilled salmon and my man got the prime rib steak, for appetizers we got calamari and for dessert we got the pear bread pudding. Everything was delicious! The food was 10/10, the service was 10/10- our server Donna was so sweet and amazing. However for cocktails I got an old fashion and it tasted very watered down. Overall my experience was amazing, I would come back if I was in the area. read more

The Growers Pub - Pear bread pudding - Steakhouses Near Me - Salinas, California

4.5 Lived in Salinas about 8 years now and we've always said that we should try this place. It's just that the outside looks kinda dumpy, the sign broken at some point, and we don't go to bars and looked more like a bar. So, it was never high on our list. FINALLY went today! And surprised to see that it was nice in the inside. And has the original bar that's unique. The dining area was away from the bar and it wasn't loud, like being at Chilli's. The food was really good. Hubby got the Ribeye, his favorite cut and usually picky about it. And this was a winner to him. I enjoyed my Halibut. Also got the calamari as an appetizer, it wasn't rubbery and it was good, but I've had better. The salad that came with dinner could be better, and the blue cheese was on the "sweeter" side which is not for me. Hence the 4.5, the service was excellent! They clear out your tables pretty quick and the drinks filled promptly. We took home a carrot cake. It's not going to win any awards, but it was enjoyable. Nothing over powering in it, and it was moist. Would definitely come back again. You should give it a try! read more

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The Lunch Menu ends at 3 pm -- Sharp! Even if one walks in a few minutes after three o'clock, dinner does not start until 4 pm, yet one must order from their Dinner Menu. Dinner selections come with a salad and bread service, both of which left something to be desired. Both salads were small and lacking, but did include one-half of a cherry tomato. We were told the bread would not arrive for 20 more minutes, as it was still baking. Their Lobster Ravioli was rather disappointing as it was a very small portion and the ravioli was not well-filled. A couple of shrimp are included on the side of this dish. This is perhaps to make up for the absent lobster meat. On a positive note, the thick-cut pork chop had a good flavor but was not succulent. Roasted potatoes and spinach drenched the dish with onion rosemary-mustard red wine sauce. read more

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Review update: I've been coming to The Grower's Pub for 9 years. I am still wildly impressed as they fail to disappoint. While the menu has changed over time along with the staff--one this is for sure... quality has never waivered. The food is always delicious, the service is excellent and you simply can't duplicate this experience anywhere else. I look forward to every visit here with friends or family and I highly recommend it to anyone who has had the misfortune of never experiencing it. I'm just updating this review to say... it's still phenomenally good! read more

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This is a really nice pub! It has a vintage feel to it. The steak was cooked a perfect medium rare. The porkchop was also fabulous. Service was wonderful. The prices were reasonable given that this is an upscale pub. read more

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Great food selection and quality meat choices. I've been coming here for years and the Grower's Pub is a go to dining destination in Salinas. read more

We went based on the website menu, (which is not even close to actual prices), and we hadn't been in a while. The prime rib was not exactly tender but was flavorful. The mashed potatoes were very watery. How no one in the kitchen could have noticed that and/or tasted is beyond me. The rib eye steak was cooked as ordered and very tasty. Thankfully no one on the planet can f*#k up a baked potato. Service was fine. Definitely will not make a trip specifically from PG to go back. read more

Vegan options? Salad Avocado sandwich with French fries. Period. Sandwich was ok but no real options for a vegan read more

Growers Pub - Old Town Salinas If you're ever craving classic steakhouse vibes with top-tier flavor, this is your spot. We kicked things off with their crispy Coconut Shrimp--perfectly golden and paired with a sweet chili mango sauce that hits just right. I went with the Prime Rib, and it was everything a cut of beef should be--tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. My wife ordered the Flat Iron Steak topped with blue cheese and wine sauce--bold, rich, and cooked perfectly. And yes, we saved room for dessert. Their Bread Pudding with ice cream? A must. Warm, gooey, and drizzled in caramel--it was the perfect sweet finish. Service was solid, ambiance was relaxed, and the food was straight-up fire. Definitely coming back. Follow me on IG @hungry_dude_usa read more

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The place give an old school vibe lots of wood half moon booths with black and white photos on the wall. Service was quick and have the specials right as we sat. Very friendly and helpful server. Ordered a filet mignon special "surf & turf& filet with shrimp the scalloped potatoes were recommended so I went with that. Hubby ordered the 20oz rib eye. Appetizer is potato skins. Potato's skins were simple and tasty. Very filling I'd definitely recommend but also say skip at the same time to save room. But don't skip for lack of yumminess. Bacon cheese green onion all melted on a crispy potato skins, so good. The Diet Coke is flat and not good. Refills are free but Diet Coke wasn't good at all. Bread is served at the table. Warm sourdough bread with 3 balls of butter so good warm! The salad came out first it was very basic only 1half of a cherry tomato. The ranch lacked flavor. Very sad dinner salad would skip. My filet mignon was excellent may be the best I've ever had. Seasoned to perfection and cut like butter. The scallops potato's were very good. The mashed potato's nice and fluffy. Hubby said his ribeye was one didn't like the seasoning on it. Veggies cooked perfectly. Ordered a pineapple upside down cake. Pineapple upside down cake served with a side of vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce on the side. It was light and not overly sweet. The pineapple was hard to cut though. But delicious and would highly recommend. Wish I tried 2 other desserts but my stomach couldn't stomach it. Dinner was fabulous over all with the exception of the dinner salad. Order the dessert don't forget the warm bread order the filet mignon! All excellent and with it read more

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We traveled from So. Cal to Salinas and had a little family gathering dinner during Fall break. We ordered prime rib, ribeye, porterhouse, appetizers, salad. All the food was delicious! The service was great. We were able to dine in the back room with privacy! We truly enjoyed ourselves, loved the service! We will definitely come back when we see family! read more

The best in Monterey county. You have to order the skirt steak it's a must. The prime rib is also very exceptional as well. 10/10

Just had an amazing French dip sandwich. Ideal place for lunch. It's the Pride of Salinas.

Love The Growers Pub..Best Skirt Steak, freshest salads and chilli, too! Friendly and efficient staff, beautiful bar and very clean atmosphere! read more

Ordered my steak medium rare and it was perfect! 2nd time coming here and it was just as good the time before. read more

The Growers Pub - Steak cooked was perfectly! - Steakhouses Near Me - Salinas, California

Unbearably noisy!! Ruins the whole experience - no pleasant conversations here! So unfortunate as the food is very good.

Monterey county's best kept secret. Hometown local ambience with great service and outstanding food. Tired of all the fake fancy Monterey coast tourist trap scams then look no further. Great food and amazing atmosphere. My usual go to favorites are the flank steak, flat iron and the bone in ribeye. Great appetizers as well like the loaded potato skins and stuffed mushrooms. Very impressive, found this place about 6 months ago and absolutely love it. Great food, great service without the B.S. read more

Prime rib was ok. The waitress and host were very pleasant and attentive. Drinks were so so.

Had a very nice prime rib dinner here. Price was reasonable, had the scalloped potatoes as my choice of side. Service was very very good. Staff was continually circulating, doing what needed to be done, pouring water, clearing dishes, grabbing check. Will definitely return next time we're in Salinas read more

Great food and Service. Wished the seating was different the semi round booths are not the best seating arrangement.

Best food and great service. Been there several times and never disappoints. Had the New York steak and it was prepared perfect. Tasted amazing!!! read more

It saddens me to write this post about The Growers Pub, but after three times of poor food, it is time to speak out. Our recent trip with a family for a birthday party was so disappointing. Six of the 12 people all commented about their meat, not being nearly as good as it used to be. It was a busy night so I will give them that. The New York steak was tough and dry, my one friend who ordered a well done piece of prime rib was served a chunk that she couldn't even cut into. Our prime rib, as well as our friends, had a big chunk of fat, which I know you need for flavor, but for the prices, they are charging for these steaks we would like a little more meat instead of the fat. I hope there is some reason that the food has tended to go downhill lately. But this was our friends and ourselves third time coming with less than quality meat. Mashed potatoes were cold and one person's tri-tip salad was rubbery. Hoping things will change soon as most in our group are taking a break from a repeat. I know prices are high everywhere but as much as you pay for prime rib it should be really good. read more

I don't eat meat but my table friends wanted a good steak and this place came thru for them. I had fish and it was delish, the drinks were so reasonable! A large pour of Glenlivit scotch for $12?! Great bar. We love this place and will return. Bartenders and wait staff were amazing! read more

Came here with a large party for a weekday lunch. The rustic decor very much matches the restaurant's name. Parking.... Very limited and tight parking directly outside the restaurant Food... food tastes good but they skimp out on the meat. For example, the coconut shrimp appetizer only has 5 shrimp on there. The roast beef sandwich is thinly filled. Service... this is where they lost the most stars. I felt the restaurant was both understaffed and inattentive. Our waiter very rarely checked up on us and it took quite a long time for the food to come out. read more

The Growers Pub - Roast beef sandwich - Steakhouses Near Me - Salinas, California

Best restaurant in the Salinas valley. They never disappoint. Old school charm, food is excellent!!!!!!!!

Can't believe we waited years to try this restaurant! We always drove past it while in old town but decided to finally try it for dinner to celebrate birthdays in our family. What an unbeatable dining experience! Not only was the food delicious but the service was fantastic! Our server, Ofelia, did everything to make sure our night was special. read more

I ordered the 20oz ribeye steak rare. I received it medium rare to medium. The meat was very tough. Service was excellent. read more

Had a birthday dinner for my dad here. I never tried it but the food and service were amazing. Going back soon!

We had a great time here with my partner and his dad. Dad loved the food. The service was great. Nice folks. The ambiance was mellow for a Christmas eve - day. read more

The Growers Pub - My spouse (right) and my father in law(left) ready to order and eat! - Steakhouses Near Me - Salinas, California

This is my kind of place! We are new to the area but could tell that this place has been a Salinas staple for at least two generations. Old steakhouse diner vibe with high back booths. Clientele were local businessmen and locals who want an elevated lunch or dinner. Although we weren't having cocktails, it was nice to know they have a full bar. We started with fried calamari. It was pretty good, but nothing we will order again. My wife ordered the avocado bacon cheese burger and I had the French dip. Plenty of roast beef on a French roll with very flavorful au jus. The fries were nicely seasoned and crispy. I had a bite of my wife's burger. It was a flame grilled burger, cooked to the correct temperature with fresh l/t/o and pickles. It was really tasty. Service: Ofelia was our server. She was super friendly and checked on us from time to time. This will be one of our regular stops when we move full time near this community. It will be worth the drive. read more

Amazing food great prime rib great employees. The inside is filled with historical pictures and it's so nice inside. Perfect place to take someone you love!!! read more

From the moment we walked in the door we felt really welcome. The photos on the walls are also beautiful. We ordered coconut shrimp which was delicious and the food came out quickly. I had a glass of Cabernet which really complemented my NY Steak well. My son ordered the lobster ravioli which he thoroughly enjoyed. Our server was Jasmine, she was very professional, polite, courteous. The fact that she is beautiful certainly doesn't hurt. Excellent service, excellent food and the dessert is also off the charts delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant! Try it and enjoy. read more

The Growers Pub - NY Steak and baked potato. - Steakhouses Near Me - Salinas, California

Old school steak house with great service and delicious scalloped potatoes. Definitely a date night spot. read more

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This place!! There're places where you can count in one hand your favorites and this pub is one of them. Our family came in without expectations hungry for dinner and left planning our next visit! The slow cooked steak was by far was one of the best .Our server Donna was so friendly the moment we walked in until the moment we left. Her smile and efficiency just made the place even better. History of Salinas is represented at this place with its people. Kids friendly, family friendly! Highly recommend stopping by if you want to experience real good people and food read more

The Growers Pub - Steakhouses Near Me - Salinas, California

Service was perfect, food not so much. Two of us ordered Chicken Marsala and it was the worst. The chicken was seasoned different than the sauce. Plus, it was pieces of chicken and not a breast. For the appetizer we ordered potato skins which had no flavor and was served cold. I really wanted a filet but could not order it without scampi. Why? Desert involved a banana foster which was just okay, nothing like we had at other restaurants. We were a party of four and have no plans to return. read more

I had not eaten at the growers pub in years and I have been missing out! The service was excellent, my prime rib was perfect! The side dishes like the salad and scallop potatoes were very good also. If you're in the mood for a nice steak seafood dinner. I highly recommend coming here. read more

Visited a brother who moved to Salinas 5 years back for an epic fishing trip off of Monterey Bay. He took us here for dinner afterwards. The Pub Prime Rib is classic! Small, humble entry which opens up to an old school bar full of patrons watching sports on tvs... we followed the hostess to our table, which was an old-fashioned steak house booth among many. Others were full of couples enjoying dinner. It was obvious that this place was a neighborhood gem. Almost every table was sat at 8:30pm when we arrived! Our server was Jasmine. She was very friendly with a great smile. Very polished and attentive. They were out of the prime rib for the night, except for 1 medium temp cut, so I went with the pork chop, recommended by my brother. Starting salad and warm bread and butter was much needed. Then came the entrées. Plating was beautiful. Bone in pork chop was cooked perfectly! It was so juicy and delicious. The accompanying apple-based sauce with its tart, sweetness paired well. I cleaned the entire plate! The entire service staff were so quick and attentive! They refilled my Arnold Palmer 4 times and refilled our bread once. We were both commenting on how great Jasmine's service quality was on the way out. Next time, I will try their epic prime rib if they don't run out! read more

The Growers Pub - Pork Chop - Steakhouses Near Me - Salinas, California