Livier M.
10/28/2025
Looooved our visit to the Steinbeck house. I was a little worried that the princes and princess tea would be a lil too child like for us as adults but they reassured us it was for all ages. When...
Steinbeck House Restaurant
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132 Central Ave
Salinas, CA 93901
This Queen Anne style Victorian was the birthplace and boyhood home of author John Steinbeck. Built in Salinas in 1897, the Steinbeck family moved into the house in 1900. The Valley Guild was formed by eight enthusiastic women who shared a common interest in gourmet cooking and wanted to showcase Salinas Valley produce. The volunteers of Valley Guild purchased and renovated the house. It was opened to the public as a restaurant on February 27, 1974 -the 72nd anniversary of John Steinbeck's birth. The house is operated by volunteers with a minimum of paid staff, and recently celebrated the 40th Anniversary. The Best Cellar is in the original basement of the Steinbeck House. The Best Cellar is a delightful gift shop featuring unique gift items as well as vintage and new Steinbeck books. Original furniture from the Steinbeck family is on display including the headboard of the bed in which John Steinbeck was born.
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Diana R.
9/27/2025
I've been wanting to come here for a looong time. It was my birthday and my parents wanted to treat me so I chose this place for lunch. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, it was...
Sunil R.
9/7/2025
This has been on my must-visit for a long time and I finally made it here. The food was surprisingly good for a "touristy" spot and the service was great. Of course, it is the location and history...
Dianne D.
10/10/2025
Fantastic fresh food by excellent servers in the house the John Steinbeck was born in! Period decor and fresh Salinas Valley produce. Excellent lunch at a reasonable price.
Robin V.
10/10/2025
We had a lunch with 17 people and from start to finish, the organization was so professional and the food was delicious! All the servers are volunteers - they were attentive and knowledgeable...
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