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10 Best Brunch Restaurants In Salinas
Compare ten review-based brunch candidates in Salinas and nearby, with separate source ratings, review counts, prices, and links to menus. Source coverage varies; confirm current brunch service before visiting.
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The Top 10 Brunch Spots In Salinas
A review-based shortlist.
Separate platform ratings. Coverage varies.
01 / Salinas
First Awakenings
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
171 Main St, Salinas, CA 93901
02 / Salinas
Black Bear Diner Salinas
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
1391 N Davis Rd, Salinas, CA 93907
04 / Salinas
Elli's | Great American Restaurant
2 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
1250 S Main St, Salinas, CA 93901
05 / Marina
Café Mia Brew Bar & Bistro
1 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
250 Reservation Rd, Marina, CA 93933
06 / Prunedale
Country Kitchen
1 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
17500 Vierra Canyon Rd, Prunedale, CA 93907
07 / Salinas
In-N-Out Burger
1 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
151 Kern St, Salinas, CA 93905
08 / Salinas
The Steinbeck House Restaurant & Event Venue
1 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
132 Central Ave, Salinas, CA 93901
09 / Salinas
El Chilacatazo
1 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
337 Monterey St, Salinas, CA 93901
10 / Salinas
Growers Pub
1 of 3 rating platforms · Restaurant-wide ratings
227 Monterey St, Salinas, CA 93901
AT A GLANCE
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01 / First Awakenings
Salinas · Breakfast
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗02 / Black Bear Diner Salinas
Salinas · Breakfast
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗03 / 201 Main
Salinas · Restaurant
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗04 / Elli's | Great American Restaurant
Salinas · American
2 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗05 / Café Mia Brew Bar & Bistro
Marina · Breakfast
1 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: inexpensive
Directions ↗06 / Country Kitchen
Prunedale · Breakfast
1 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: inexpensive
Directions ↗07 / In-N-Out Burger
Salinas · Hamburger
1 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: inexpensive
Directions ↗08 / The Steinbeck House Restaurant & Event Venue
Salinas · Restaurant
1 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗09 / El Chilacatazo
Salinas · Mexican
1 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗10 / Growers Pub
Salinas · Restaurant
1 of 3 rating platforms
Price category: moderate
Directions ↗| Restaurant | Area | Type | Yelp | TripAdvisor | Plan your visit | |
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| 01First Awakenings | Salinas | Breakfast | 4.6 / 5 927 reviews | — | 4.5 / 5 381 reviews | Map ↗ |
| 02Black Bear Diner Salinas | Salinas | Breakfast | 4.3 / 5 1,753 reviews | — | 4.0 / 5 237 reviews | Map ↗ |
| 03201 Main | Salinas | Restaurant | 4.1 / 5 348 reviews | — | 4.1 / 5 49 reviews | Map ↗ |
| 04Elli's | Great American Restaurant | Salinas | American | 4.1 / 5 1,687 reviews | — | 4.0 / 5 166 reviews | Map ↗ |
| 05Café Mia Brew Bar & Bistro | Marina | Breakfast | 4.7 / 5 1,068 reviews | — | — | Map ↗ |
| 06Country Kitchen | Prunedale | Breakfast | 4.7 / 5 931 reviews | — | — | Map ↗ |
| 07In-N-Out Burger | Salinas | Hamburger | 4.6 / 5 5,516 reviews | — | — | Map ↗ |
| 08The Steinbeck House Restaurant & Event Venue | Salinas | Restaurant | 4.7 / 5 329 reviews | — | — | Map ↗ |
| 09El Chilacatazo | Salinas | Mexican | 4.7 / 5 289 reviews | — | — | Map ↗ |
| 10Growers Pub | Salinas | Restaurant | 4.6 / 5 610 reviews | — | — | Map ↗ |
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