Alvarado On Main - Salinas

Name: Alvarado On Main - Salinas
Address: 301 Main St, Salinas, CA, United States, 93901-2700
Telephone: (831) 356-0219
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

57 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Alvarado on Main is an art deco styled restaurant will revitalize the elegant feel of the 1930s in the center of beautiful Oldtown Salinas. Within its walls, a modern sense of craft beer will be combined with a concentration on fresh and local cuisine that speaks to the Salinas Valley.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(831) 356-0219
Website
http://www.asb.beer/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
301 Main St, Salinas, CA 93901-2700
Neighborhood
Monterey
Parking details
None

What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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California Central Coast
Hot spot
California Central Coast
Lively
California Central Coast
American
Monterey / Carmel
Good for business meals
Monterey / Carmel
Hot spot
Monterey / Carmel
Lively

57 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was really nice! The food was delicious! The hostess even gave us a heads up about how it was busy so food was taking a little bit longer. It was really appreciated.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was fine, but service was extremely slow. Our server would only stop by our table every 30 minutes consistently throughout our visit, while it was not busy enough to justify the slow service. Would not visit again solely based on service.
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Mattie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service staff handled a special release event well.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I’ve been visiting this establishment since they opened and been advocating their beers for a long time. Today was a total disappointment as our appetizers arrived late along with our drinks. To make things worse, we were embarrassed as we walked out of this establishment with a surprise tab which should have been included in the original tab. We complained to the manager and his response so scripted that it seemed like we were talking to a robot.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to hang out and grab a bite and enjoy a drink while catching up with friends.
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AimeeL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Your pretzels are the best I’ve ever tasted in my life! Your El Pastor tacos are amazing and your sticky toffee pudding really no words other than OMG!! The BEST EVER in my life!! Thank you My son who goes here a lot recommended it to us for my husbands bday and wow we will be back!!
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JeffinSalinas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was exceptional and the drinks weren't bad either. All was a bit spicy which we liked, and portions were larger than expected. Server was attentive and friendly. A satisfying experience overall.
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Philthefoodie
Minneapolis
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we regretted by a friendly hostess to the smiling, helpful waitress and the helpful manager. It was a great dining experience with wonderful food.
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JoeM
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Cauliflower and Pastor tacos highly recommended
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HeatherN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Satisfied my burger craving! Cooked perfectly and full of flavor. One day I may try something else on the menu...
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DawnL
Tahoe
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
After sitting for a good 15 mins waiting for out waitress our hostess took our order. Our waitress brought the wine and appetizer, the hostess again took our order after flagging her down asking for the waitress. Waitress brought the food and again had to flag down the hostess for refills of drinks. Looking around it appeared that the waitress spent most of her time in the kitchen. Don't think we will be returning to the Salinas location.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks are always amazing! High end bar food!!!
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JanetL
Las Vegas
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The drinks and food was great. The waiter was terrific. Fun experience
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NickiH
Hawaii
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
A little disappointed, service was not great, had to ask 4 times for water, and my husband waited a long time for his drink (they were not very busy at the time) we went there went they had just opened and it was such a better experience. But will try again and see Thank you~
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service beer as always. The food was just okay.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was okay and over priced. One of the appetizers was too crispy almost burned. Fríes portion way too small for price. Overall okay
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It was ok. The staff were nice, but the food and stunk quality was just ok.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great food, excellent atmosphere. Service was a little slow. Were not sure if they were short staffed or busier Sunday than expected.
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franks
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oysters so fresh they must have been swimming this morning
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The artichoke tacos that I had during this visit were amazing!
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DarrellT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the pepperoni pizza and Caesar salad with grilled chicken. Both were good but I felt it was a little pricey for what we got. Overall 4 stars. Nice restaurant in Salinas.
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MaryanneM
Central Coast
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Restaurant is beautiful and bar is cool. Service is fabulous. Food / menu is a work in progress. Limited bar type menu which I expect they will expand . I had a Moroccan chicken sandwich that was not good. Hamburger looked great, pizza was nice. BLT was a three rating. Fries are not good. There is a good base to grow / change this menu. Would like to see meals as are offered on their Monterey location menu. Also I would like half sandwich/ soups or salad . Lighter or smaller portions to be offered
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Diana
Las Vegas
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Great vibe, but not for a couple's night out. Place is very loud and unable to hear each other or our server. Our server was very sweet, but forgot some requests and the extremely slow service. Seemed like this place is short staffed, but a nice place if you want to hang out to drink.
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sgarcia2
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The beer is what I go for, lots to choose from. All excellent choices
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Luis
Sacramento
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such an amazing experience and the employees were great!
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Turtley
San Francisco
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant! The menu is fabulous with plenty of savory choices to go with a wide selection of craft beers and wonderfully creative cocktails. Isaac has been our waiter a few times and everything he has recommended has been amazing. The restaurant is the latest addition to Downtown and is another wonderful place breathing life into a beautiful area.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a nice place! The food was amazing, the service was amazing, and obviously the drinks were too.
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MarivelA
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time thier and the food was amazing, the beer was very good Just not the paloma was not very pleasing
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DouglasC
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Cold day outside- transitioned to inside. Great service. Chicken wrap for lunch very good and filling.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks are good can't go wrong
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there celebrating a birthday and our server did not mention anything. My reservation was also for two on the second level but were sat on the first level close to the entrance where it was a little loud. Our food was great, aside from the ceviche which was beautiful in presentation but lacking in flavor. We also ordered the shrimp and lobster roll, pastor tacos, and the margherita pizza which were fantastic including our beverage selections. Our server was prompt in taking our order and continually checking on us which I greatly appreciated. Our food also came out very quickly and hot. Overall had a good first experience here and will definitely come back.
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MelissaS
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious and service was good. Overall, an enjoyable experience.
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franks
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
As always the food was amazing the service was amazing but I don't understand why you put 3 drunken monkeys on the table next to us that were not ordering any food or drinks and were screaming at the TV it ruined the ambience Your menu says that you have the right to throw people out for being Ridiculous and these guys were they should have been tossed
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NolanB
Los Angeles
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great looking place. Friendly and attentive staff. I ordered the Surf & Turf. Steak was bit bland. The shrimp and lobster claw were very cold. My sisters portobello burger was tough and rubbery. My wife’s “smash burger” was delicious and she was very happy with it. My brother in-laws Alvarado cheeseburger was also very good.
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Andrew
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Firstly, I want to say I go to the Monterey branch quite often and have had good experiences in recent times. Came to the Salinas branch for a quick birthday lunch. I got there a little early, even though I placed a reservation, because I wanted to ask if they do anything for birthdays. They said they can do something small like a candle next to a small glass of beer. That's totally fine! We are very easy to please, plus it was something spontaneous and last minute. Though there was a lot of room, I was sat next to two very obnoxious lawyers who were honestly speaking too loudly about some very private cases. This isn't the restaurants fault, just dang, if you are reading this and you have a lawyer in Salinas regarding a case about your health insurance policy, make sure to ask your lawyer to quiet down because I swear I now know your entire health history. And believe me, it wasn't pleasant... So I asked to move to a larger table and the staff were very accommodating. We order and get the food, but man, I don't recall the food being that expensive compared to Monterey. Not only that, the birthday surprise never came. I'm still a fan of Alvarado, but I wanted to note this because it's the second time on Open Table that a request was never received by staff. I think Open Table needs to review its processes in asking customers to place notes when making reservations if it never gets to the staff anyway.
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TBird
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great place to enjoy friends, food and drinks
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat at the bar and had a great meal with my wife.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Needs bigger food selection everything else was amazing
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CalvinM
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was good we had the Lobster and Shrimp roll. You get two rolls per order. My only complaint was the roll looked like a hotdog bun and a sandwich roll. Overall I really enjoyed the meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good for a quick drink or two in their very well furnished establishment.
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Alvarado On Main - Salinas is rated 4.4 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Google Map for Alvarado On Main - Salinas

301 Main St, Salinas, CA 93901-2700

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Monterey
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.asb.beer/
Phone number
(831) 356-0219

Alvarado On Main - Salinas

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What 57 people are saying

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