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    The Growers Pub

    4.3 (510 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Lily Y.

    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!

    Bone-in Pork Chop - quite good
    Terry C.

    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.

    Bread, butter and a wonderfully fresh salad with mango vinaigrette !
    Amanda M.

    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!

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    Vanessa G.

    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.

    Pear bread pudding

    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.

    20oz Ribeye
    Mary A.

    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!

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    Bryanna T.

    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!

    Prime rib

    Went in at 6ish yesterday. No wait. Great variety of food and service was great. We tried the evening special lemon halibut with risotto, skirt steaks, prime rib and chicken tender. Everything were great!

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    Food and service. The filet mignon was perfect & the wine that was the server was great!

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    Service was great... super busy day! Food was great! Always enjoyed the meals. Fantastic atmosphere!

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    Fantastic all of the prime rib New York steak as well as the ribeye were absolutely beyond amazing worth every penny spent!!

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    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

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

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    Ask the Community - The Growers Pub

    Do you serve any gluten free pasta?

    Not

    Do you have outdoor sitting?

    No, outdoor seating is no longer available.

    What are your happy hours times? Is it for the tables or booths also becusse I have kids

    No kids in bar.

    Are you open today?

    Yes

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