5 Best Casual Restaurants in Salinas

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1. Alvarado Street Brewery Taproom

4.5

Awesome(86)

Price: Expensive

• American • Monterey

Booked 13 times today

Alvarado Street Brewery Taproom is located in a former bank building built in 1929 in Oldtown Salinas. With 48 taps featuring beer from our three breweries, the space blends Art Deco style with a relaxed atmosphere. Our kitchen highlights local ingredients with approachable, adventurous pub fare.

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2. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Salinas

4.2

Awesome(27)

Price: Moderate

• American • Moss Landing

Booked 5 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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3. James Dean Restaurant

4.0

Excellent(1)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salinas

Two locations inside one building! Proudly showcasing James Dean love for racing and his acting career under one roof. Our James Dean Sports bar has 5 TVs, an outdoor patio, 274 Bottles to choose from of Premium Tequilas, Mezcal & Whiskeys with a 1950’s Inspired Menu along with Healthy Food Options while our James Dean Restaurant & Bar is set to open in the next coming months with a full bar, dinner menu, 80 inch TV, and exquisite lighting perfect for any occasion.

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4. Red Lobster - Salinas

4.2

Awesome(11)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Moss Landing

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

5. Aki Fresh Mex

4.8

Exceptional(1)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Marina

Booked 2 times today

Serving fresh, delicious, and traditional Mexican cuisine.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Alvarado Street Brewery Taproom

2. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Salinas

3. James Dean Restaurant

4. Red Lobster - Salinas

5. Aki Fresh Mex

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