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Alvarado On Main - Salinas, Salinas, CA

Alvarado On Main - Salinas

4.3
4.3
79 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for happy hour
  • Charming
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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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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 79 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • California Central Coast

    Lively

  • California Central Coast

    American

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Hot spot

  • Monterey / Carmel

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alvarado On Main in Salinas offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great beer and drinks" and a "beautiful facility." Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "phenomenal food," especially the blackberry burrata salad. While cocktails may underwhelm, the ambiance and attentive staff make it a "perfect place for a chill family meal."

79 Reviews
  1. Scott

    Central Coast

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good time here. I wish drinks could come out a little faster but other than that it’s always good here.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve eaten here many times in the past. However, my recent experience was very disappointing. Despite having a reservation, they would not move us to another table away from the front door. There were numerous open tables but were told they were reserved for “others.” They remained open much of our dinner. The music they played was so loud that we could hardly hear each other speak. The food really was not good. The cauliflower appetizer, which is usually the highlight, lacked flavor. The Caprese BLT was bland with soggy ciabatta bread and my side salad was saturated in dressing. Couldn’t even enjoy it. The only positives….nice server and yummy brownie. We won’t be back again.

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  3. Matthew

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was really nice Food was good They didn’t ask for the reservation nor did they honor the special request That being said would definitely go again because our server was very friendly and food was good Ambience was shocking, did not expect it to be that nice inside

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time I’ve ever been here where it was less than half full. It can get so loud inside when it’s busy, but this was perfect around noon on Sunday. Fantastic pizza, as usual. Friendly service. Will definitely be back!

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  5. Foodman

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Nice ambiance. Good food. Very good beer! Big issues were the person playing a guitar and singing was excellent, yet it was so loud our table could not hear each other. also, we wanted to get another chair and the host said no as another table needed the chair...We left before anyone ever came to that table.

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  6. GC73

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I've been to the Alvarado in Monterey many times over the years and I thought it would be a similar experience, but it was completely different. Everyone was really nice and the food was okay. They were a bit short on staff considering it was a Saturday night. We enjoyed ourselves because the appetizers were really good but the entrees did take a bit to reach us. Overall, it was a different experience but they have the same great beers as the other locations.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful facility! Good food...great beer & drinks.

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  8. dagmar311

    Central Coast

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance is always a favorite. They did a great job leaning into the art deco styling of the building. I tried a signature cocktail, the Desert Rose. I think it could have been good if the bartender wasn't so heavy handed with the chamoy. The waitress could tell I wasn't enjoying it and offered to get me something different, so I ordered their signature Mai Tai. It was the smallest Mai Tai I've ever seen, and the flavor was lacking your typical mai tai blend, but it was passable. I thought about ordering wine instead, but the wines by the glass are very limited. Maybe stick with beer... they are great at that. I ordered the blackberry burrata salad for my lunch. It was phenomenal. Easily one of the best salads I have ever had. The perfect balance of all ingredients. I enjoyed every bite. In summary... cool vibe, overpriced and underwhelming cocktails, decent service, and phenomenal food.

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  9. Courtnie

    Central Coast

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server and bartenders were excellent. Their new Taco Tuesday Is a perfect addition

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  10. AnneM

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We all enjoyed our salads, smash burgers, and apps. The noise level was low so we could have conversations and the wait staff were attentive.

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Alvarado On Main - Salinas is rated 4.3 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 5 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
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