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The Village Restaurant is a premier dining destination in Salinas, CA, offering a diverse range of culinary delights to satisfy any palate. As a renowned American restaurant, we serve classic dishes with a twist, using only the freshest ingredients. In the morning, we transform into a cozy Breakfast restaurant, serving fluffy pancakes, omelets, and more. Our chefs also draw inspiration from Italian restaurant traditions, crafting pasta dishes, pizzas, and risottos that will transport you to the Tuscan countryside. And for a south-of-the-border flair, our Mexican restaurant menu features tacos, burritos, and quesadillas that will leave you wanting more. Conveniently located at 1490 Constitution Blvd A, Salinas, CA 93905, The Village Restaurant is the perfect spot to meet friends, grab a quick bite, or enjoy a romantic dinner. Our friendly staff, extensive menu, and welcoming atmosphere make us a standout among restaurants in the area. Come visit us today and experience the best of Salinas' dining scene!

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The Golden Wahine
The Golden Wahine -Google user
Edited 3 years ago
The Village is my Dad's favorite local restaurant for breakfast! His favorite is the Rodeo...blueberry pancakes, two bacon, two eggs and fruit. Mine is their BLT with extra bacon! The atmosphere is very loving and Gabby and her husband Jose are so inviting. We have...Read More
Dine inBreakfast$20–30
Oscar Valenzuela
Oscar Valenzuela -Google user
Edited 5 years ago
The best Alfredo Fettuccine in town!!! Village have great taste and price. Now they offering Full Liquor Bar
Bobby Boy Joe
Bobby Boy Joe -Google user
Edited 4 years ago
In our quest to find the perfect breakfast restaurant in Monterey County we ended up here. I think this perhaps the closest we've gotten. The service was all fantastic. They had 3 different people all helping us as needed, whom ai assume were the server, buser...Read More
Judith X
Judith X -Google user
4 years ago
The Benedict was delicious, source is different than the others. Both the burger. Will come back again.
Jose P. Marquez
Jose P. Marquez -Google user
5 years ago
My first stop for lunch, great people, mom and pops run business, excellent food, great presentation, best personal attention from chef with years in the trade, highly recommended place.
Leslie Dueñas
Leslie Dueñas -Google user
2 years ago
My favorite place to have breakfast in town! The food is delicious, and prices are affordable. The owners and staff are so nice and attentive too. I highly recommend!
Dine inBreakfast
Rosemary Danielsen
Rosemary Danielsen -Google user
6 years ago
Instead of waiting an hour for one of the other crazy-busy breakfast spots in town, head over to The Village for a better breakfast with no wait! Outstanding service with delicious food! A wide range of traditional & creative choices - we enjoyed chilaquiles, huevos...Read More
Bob Raneses
Bob Raneses -Google user
6 years ago
Great place, the food are amazing and the staff are freindly and accommodating
Eve R.
Eve R. -Google user
a year ago
One of my go to’s for breakfast/lunch in Salinas! Great service and hidden gem so no waiting for a table. My favorites are the eggs Benedict! The sauce is amazing and an AMAZING choice to have crab cakes in an eggs Benedict. Never seen that...Read More
Dine inBrunch$10–20Atmosphere: 3
Gina Hinds, Realtor
Gina Hinds, Realtor -Google user
a year ago
What a great hidden gem in Salinas that never fails to disappoint! They have really good seafood dishes at reasonable prices along with their cinnamon French toast! Yum.
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 4Cinnamon French Toast, Burger, Squid as Food, FishPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Jairo Lopez
Jairo Lopez -Google user
7 years ago
This place is 5 star in mant respects. The place is clean. The food is fresh and the service is fast, friendly, and attentive. If you are seeking a delicious homestyle breakfast with the freshest ingredients this is the place to come. This beats corporate America...Read More
P A
P A -Google user
4 years ago
The food was perfectly portioned and flavorful! Service was awesome and wait time was reasonable. Family friendly atmosphere. Would definitely stop in next time I drive through town.
Lupitas__homemade_sweets
Lupitas__homemade_sweets -Google user
3 years ago
10/10 recommended great food. Extremely friendly staff everything was delicious.
Dine inBreakfast$10–20
John Agra
John Agra -Google user
5 years ago
Local gem ... needed comfort food fix ...ordered my Joe's special with a cup of clam chowder...their chowder...oh Wow...good stuff 👍 service with a smile...thank you Gabby …
Nancy Castaneda
Nancy Castaneda -Google user
5 months ago
Food is great service is great, pleased come try this place, upscale place modern and clean. Pancakes 🥞 are as big as the plate and delicious 😋.
Dine inBreakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5
melialvarez23
melialvarez23 -Google user
9 months ago
Sampler breakfast was awesome .pancakes were fluffy. They give you only a small piece of ham. The bacon was crispy and good. The chilaquiles with green salsa has such good flavor but it does get spicy over time. Great service. Plenty of parking.
Dine inBreakfast$20–30Atmosphere: 5Breakfast Sampler PlatterPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
R Jake
R Jake -Google user
4 months ago
Very good breakfast restaurant. Service was excellent and food very good. Coffee was also good.
Breakfast$10–20Atmosphere: 5No wait
Maribeth Scharlach
Maribeth Scharlach -Google user
6 months ago
Super nice place and super lovely owner, Gabby. Food is delicious and plentiful. I had Joes Scrambled and my husband had walnut raisin pancakes. Soooo delish!
Dine inBreakfastAtmosphere: 5
Hope
Hope -Google user
9 months ago
My brother and I enjoyed a lavish Thanksgiving dinner, homemade and delicious. The staff were all friendly, welcoming, and warmly accommodating. We look forward to visiting again soon.
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lot, Free street parkingAmple space for wheelchair dining.
Donald Albert
Donald Albert -Google user
10 months ago
A little expensive (for poors like myself). The food, a ceasar salad with chicken, was really good and the couple that served me were very kind. I'd always recommend cooking for yourself and eating at home, but if you're in Salinas and want to...Read More
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Anne U
Anne U -Google user
a year ago
I had the steak and eggs - delicious. The roasted potatoes had a little kick in it, which made it unique and tasty. Also, the owner, Gabby, went around and greeted everyone. So friendly!
Take outBrunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lot
donna kosanovich
donna kosanovich -Google user
2 years ago
This place has the best biscuits and gravy I have ever had. Taste like pure butter and sausage. Best part is it's your neighborhood restaurant. The owners know who you are. I really love this place is because I saw the best act of kindness...Read More
Nicole Bernardini-Loza
Nicole Bernardini-Loza -Google user
2 years ago
Excellent food. Definitely a ma-and-pa, family owned restaurant. The lady that helped us was super nice and really cared about our experience. My steak was perfectly cooked and both the steak and vegetables were tasty and really fresh …
Mauricio Mendez
Mauricio Mendez -Google user
Edited a year ago
I'm in town visiting family. My sister wanted to go out for a Valentine's outing. She suggested a restaurant that I won't mention. Instead I made reservations at …
Justin Loza
Justin Loza -Google user
2 years ago
A few new members of my team and I went out to dinner last night to celebrate winning a contract for a new project. …
Karmageddon
Karmageddon -Google user
a year ago
Why the village only has 4 starts is beyond me. The food and service was amazing. I just love the couple that runs that place. The food is always delicious.
Anne Martin
Anne Martin -Google user
a year ago
Wow! What a gem of a restaurant. We came for lunch after an appt at Natividad hospital. Had the clam chowder and lobster ravioli. Both were perfectly tasty and filling. Our server is the owner and she is a rockstar...so kind and generous. We'll be...Read More
Leah Miranda
Leah Miranda -Google user
Edited 6 years ago
The staff is so amazing! Received us with hugs when we arrived.. Checked up on us.. Always topped off our coffee without us having to ask.. Provided us with suggestions.. And helped us go over the menu.. Even explained how everything was …
Steve Lisowski
Steve Lisowski -Google user
3 years ago
Probably the best breakfast I’ve had since coming to Monterey two years ago. Clean, well maintained restaurant with great service from Jose. I had the biscuits and gravy and it was scrumptious. Coffee was some of the best I’ve had at a diner. They offer...Read More
Kimberly Benedetti
Kimberly Benedetti -Google user
5 years ago
Our first time to this restaurant. I was greater with a hand shake. She took our order and the food was delicious. We got there at 11:30 and ordered breakfast. After I paid she gave us a hug and said "Merry Christmas". It was very...Read More

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Highlights

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Accessibility

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Atmosphere

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Crowd

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Planning

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