Hidden gems: Restaurants in Salinas

Discover the city's hidden treasuresβ€”remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Salinas. This list contains 20 places from Restaurant category.

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Amapola Kitchen and Wine Merchant
Restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ We have been here twice in the past week. Once for lunch and then returned as a new wine club member. Both were tastefully done in every way you can imagine. What a treat (literally) to have this in our backyard. Flavor in every sip and bite. Everything went beyond any expectations and had us talkin...
5.00 (41 reviews)
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Energy all day
Health food restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Best place for healthy drinks and teas. The positive energy this place gives off especially the staff is EVERYTHING! Highly recommend stopping by. <3
5.00 (9 reviews)
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El Chilacatazo
Mexican restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Hidden Treasure! If I could give this restaurant a 10-star review, I would! There is plenty of parking, the restaurant is spotless, the staff is friendly, and the food is delicious! We got el molcajete and it's to die for! It's the best one I've ever had, hands down! The food tastes very fresh, and...
$$ $$
4.90 (47 reviews)
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Straw Hat Pizza
Pizza restaurant
Chain serving Californian pizza, stuffed sandwiches & salads made with locally grown ingredients.
$$ $$
4.90 (33 reviews)
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Taco'n Madre y Sazon
Restaurant
4.90 (26 reviews)
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Pizza House
Pizza restaurant
Chain serving Californian pizza, stuffed sandwiches & salads made with locally grown ingredients.
$$ $$
4.80 (141 reviews)
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Pub's Prime Rib
Restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Rare prime rib so good and quality au jus. Let the high quality Salinas Valley vegetables speak for themselves. They cook them just enough to be crunchy, but soft, and no seasoning needed. Packaging to go is done well. Each packaged separately: vegetables, salad, prime rib, and au jus.
4.80 (23 reviews)
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The Bakery Station
Bakery
Compact daytime fixture offering pastries, cookies & signature sandwiches in vintage-style digs.
$$ $$
4.70 (148 reviews)
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Khao San Thai Kitchen
Thai restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ We were supposed to go to El Pollo Loco when I saw the sign. Suddenly I had cravings for Thai food so we ate here instead. Thanks to my cravings, this place is definite 5 stars for food and service. Although we ordered only 3 types of food, I'd say their food is as good as a home cooked meal. I high...
$ $$$
4.70 (109 reviews)
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Jaquez fast food service
Fast food restaurant
πŸ‘ Good food been coming here for a while They just need to fix there traffic control A lot of people dont move outta the way an park in the entrance an hold all the traffic ..cant get inside the parking lot. all because people dont wanna get off their car.
4.70 (32 reviews)
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CLUB DE BIENESTAR FAMILIA SALUDABLE
Restaurant
4.70 (10 reviews)
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Haiku Hawaiian BBQ
Hawaiian restaurant
4.60 (106 reviews)
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El Grullense Food Truck
Restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Very good if they give you 2 red chili containers don't ask for more the chili is hot
4.60 (90 reviews)
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Mangia - Eat on Main
Southern Italian restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Amazing bread, great pasta- we got the ravioli and a custom arrabbiata spicy sauce spaghetti. Food was delicious, great service, amazing decor and a great addition to Main Street Salinas. Definitely coming back
$$ $$
4.60 (78 reviews)
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MAXFIT Market Salinas
Vitamin & supplements store
😠 The Creatine is honestly fake my boyfriend and I bought one and it came sealed opened when taking off the lid also the packaging isn’t the same as the original one it’s way different do not recommend.
4.60 (77 reviews)
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Altura Lounge & Bistro
Italian restaurant
$$ $$
4.60 (30 reviews)
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Sushi Daruma
Sushi restaurant
4.50 (148 reviews)
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Thanh Loi Noodles
Restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Love this guys pho when he had a restaurant at Gilroy (Pho Ann) and seeing that same menu again brought back old memories of mi bo kho. Slurping them noodles had my tastebuds tearing for joy and took me back in 2005. Thank you for bringing this menu close to home. I will try to visit you as much as...
4.50 (102 reviews)
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Tacos Pacheco Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Thank you Javier for the great service and delicious tacos. My nephew Mathew broke the record and ate 33 Tacos. Thanks again.
$ $$$
4.50 (76 reviews)
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