Went for the pork corn only! I ordered the loaded fries with pork loin on top. Omgoodness, it was amazing. I would order it again without the spicy chili sauce. You get enough food to share.
Richie V
I never knew that you guys existed. I would travel to Corralitos or Greenfield for sausage and meat. Honestly it would be better if you guys could move and not close. Your location is what hides you. I'm sure if you were closer to Salinas, you'd guys would do much better. Oh and a commercial wouldn't hurt.
Venture568836
Snotty service. Not sure the food is worth the elitist, unpleasant attitude. We’ll not be back. The ocean is beautiful though!
Ryan Manzer
Wonderful food (both the sausage/salami and the sandwiches), fun and passionate people, and a chill "dock of the bay" kind of vibe. Definitely worth a visit or in my case and addictive habit ?
Stanley Wongus
Really nice eats! Priced reasonably, unique stuff with lots of options to choose from. The wizard fries were super good with the pork rinds on them! God the daily special which was sandwich with pork belly and pineapple and some other nice toppings! Felt very fresh and bursting with flavors! Loved it! Other people also got the sausage which looked very nice as well
rossewidge
We were excited to try this place for lunch after looking at their eclectic menu. What we found were flat flavors and a puzzling attempt to capture some vague notion of exoticism.We ordered the merguez (lamb) sandwich that was grilled with the sausage split lengthwise, sadly allowing the juices and flavor to drain out. Followed by even more bone-dry salumi and an assortment of extremely odd pickles. Their potato salad was the only palatable item.But our deep displeasure had set in before the first taste. The restaurant layout is genuinely hostile to customers. The employees couldn't walk 10 feet to hand over food from the kitchen to the counter for us (despite our very generous tip). No... we had to exit the building, walk around the perimeter to the opposite side, and wait by the pick-up window with no tables or chairs available.If you are similarly tempted by this menu, please reconsider your options
Nina S.
Cool vibe, creative menu, out on the water, not afraid to use pickled food??? Sign me up. I was visiting Cannery Row and made a walking detour to try this place out. Ordered: potato salad: great flavor, different from your regular salad because of the pickle or mustard flavor that balances out the starchy potatoes porchetta sandwich: great portion for what you're paying with a beautiful rosemary smell, wish it was a little more flavorful (maybe more salt or other seasonings) pork rinds with seasoning: great crunch, no complaints Love this place for its homemade products, casual vibes, and quality of food. Would come back again!!
Rick Libbey
To expensive for fairly mediocre food. out of half of the things they were supposed to have on their menu. Went there for scotch eggs they were out and apparently this happens often. The food we did get was not that great.
Paul S.
Great sausage, reasonably priced. You can buy frozen. Other uniquely pork items such as bacon Mac and cheese. Order ahead for pickup is really easy.
Kristen Anderson
Excellent food service and vibe. Can't wait to go agian and maybe even stock up on sausages from their cold case! The food quality is amazing, you can see the craftsmanship in everything they make.Parking: Plenty of public parking in a city lot.Wheelchair accessibility: Everything is on the ground floor.Dietary restrictions: Plenty of dairy free options!
This was an accidental find, but made for a great lunch. Excellent and unique selection of sausages and pork sandwiches. They have limited hours so check before coming.
Eric S.
Upon walking towards this place keep in mind that Pig Wizard is on the first floor while the stairs you see will lead to Osteria Al Mare. I tried their hot sicilian sausage with lemon garlic aioli and grilled onions on a french roll (created myself). They also have their own specialty creations you can choose from. As someone who likes spicy food, the hot sicilian sausage had a low to medium kick to it but was nonetheless tasty. The garlic aioli was overall nice but couldn't really taste the lemon and the grilled onions tasted caramelized with a nice char. I was impressed that the French roll did not become soggy or completely crumble while eating, showing it was a strong base and tasted fresh. I also got their plain and simple air fried pork rinds and I did not regret it. Their lightness made them enjoyable and you could eat alot of them without feeling sick or heavy. They give you a generous amount in a typical brown lunch bag and even the plain ones had much flavor. Buying gas station pork rinds will never live up to the standards of Pig Wizard.
Daniela A.
Pig wizard it such a cool little spot by San Carlos Beach in Monterey it's kinda hidden. But very easy to find. I'm such a s***** for a nice outdoor sitting. Specifically here. You have a perfect view of boats coming in and going out of the fisherman's wharf a lot of sea live action and it's perfect to enjoy a nice beer. They have a couple beer selections my go to is always the Mai Tai from a local brewery Alvarado street brewery. I tried their preserved limes and whole Molly those are so good. (If you love vinegar salty foods this is a must try) My usual is the #4 Spanish style xorizo on a french roll, grilled onions, jalapenos, preserved lemon, chimichurri, garlic lemon aioli, (I don't get the egg) They always have a good special dish! I've had their Mac & cheese pulled pork with their homemade Pork rinds this was so amazing. Every bite was a perfect bite. It is on the pricey side. But everything is FRESH!!
Mrs. B.
Will def be back. The sausages and the sandwich's are ok, but the pork rinds are amazing.
Jessica F.
I had the Moroccan Sausage and it was 10/10 !!!! Would recommend!! Gotta come here!!!
Went for the pork corn only! I ordered the loaded fries with pork loin on top. Omgoodness, it was amazing. I would order it again without the spicy chili sauce. You get enough food to share.
I never knew that you guys existed. I would travel to Corralitos or Greenfield for sausage and meat. Honestly it would be better if you guys could move and not close. Your location is what hides you. I'm sure if you were closer to Salinas, you'd guys would do much better. Oh and a commercial wouldn't hurt.
Snotty service. Not sure the food is worth the elitist, unpleasant attitude. We’ll not be back. The ocean is beautiful though!
Wonderful food (both the sausage/salami and the sandwiches), fun and passionate people, and a chill "dock of the bay" kind of vibe. Definitely worth a visit or in my case and addictive habit ?
Really nice eats! Priced reasonably, unique stuff with lots of options to choose from. The wizard fries were super good with the pork rinds on them! God the daily special which was sandwich with pork belly and pineapple and some other nice toppings! Felt very fresh and bursting with flavors! Loved it! Other people also got the sausage which looked very nice as well
We were excited to try this place for lunch after looking at their eclectic menu. What we found were flat flavors and a puzzling attempt to capture some vague notion of exoticism.We ordered the merguez (lamb) sandwich that was grilled with the sausage split lengthwise, sadly allowing the juices and flavor to drain out. Followed by even more bone-dry salumi and an assortment of extremely odd pickles. Their potato salad was the only palatable item.But our deep displeasure had set in before the first taste. The restaurant layout is genuinely hostile to customers. The employees couldn't walk 10 feet to hand over food from the kitchen to the counter for us (despite our very generous tip). No... we had to exit the building, walk around the perimeter to the opposite side, and wait by the pick-up window with no tables or chairs available.If you are similarly tempted by this menu, please reconsider your options
Cool vibe, creative menu, out on the water, not afraid to use pickled food??? Sign me up. I was visiting Cannery Row and made a walking detour to try this place out. Ordered: potato salad: great flavor, different from your regular salad because of the pickle or mustard flavor that balances out the starchy potatoes porchetta sandwich: great portion for what you're paying with a beautiful rosemary smell, wish it was a little more flavorful (maybe more salt or other seasonings) pork rinds with seasoning: great crunch, no complaints Love this place for its homemade products, casual vibes, and quality of food. Would come back again!!
To expensive for fairly mediocre food. out of half of the things they were supposed to have on their menu. Went there for scotch eggs they were out and apparently this happens often. The food we did get was not that great.
Great sausage, reasonably priced. You can buy frozen. Other uniquely pork items such as bacon Mac and cheese. Order ahead for pickup is really easy.
Excellent food service and vibe. Can't wait to go agian and maybe even stock up on sausages from their cold case! The food quality is amazing, you can see the craftsmanship in everything they make.Parking: Plenty of public parking in a city lot.Wheelchair accessibility: Everything is on the ground floor.Dietary restrictions: Plenty of dairy free options!
Restaurantji Recommends
This was an accidental find, but made for a great lunch. Excellent and unique selection of sausages and pork sandwiches. They have limited hours so check before coming.
Upon walking towards this place keep in mind that Pig Wizard is on the first floor while the stairs you see will lead to Osteria Al Mare. I tried their hot sicilian sausage with lemon garlic aioli and grilled onions on a french roll (created myself). They also have their own specialty creations you can choose from. As someone who likes spicy food, the hot sicilian sausage had a low to medium kick to it but was nonetheless tasty. The garlic aioli was overall nice but couldn't really taste the lemon and the grilled onions tasted caramelized with a nice char. I was impressed that the French roll did not become soggy or completely crumble while eating, showing it was a strong base and tasted fresh. I also got their plain and simple air fried pork rinds and I did not regret it. Their lightness made them enjoyable and you could eat alot of them without feeling sick or heavy. They give you a generous amount in a typical brown lunch bag and even the plain ones had much flavor. Buying gas station pork rinds will never live up to the standards of Pig Wizard.
Pig wizard it such a cool little spot by San Carlos Beach in Monterey it's kinda hidden. But very easy to find. I'm such a s***** for a nice outdoor sitting. Specifically here. You have a perfect view of boats coming in and going out of the fisherman's wharf a lot of sea live action and it's perfect to enjoy a nice beer. They have a couple beer selections my go to is always the Mai Tai from a local brewery Alvarado street brewery. I tried their preserved limes and whole Molly those are so good. (If you love vinegar salty foods this is a must try) My usual is the #4 Spanish style xorizo on a french roll, grilled onions, jalapenos, preserved lemon, chimichurri, garlic lemon aioli, (I don't get the egg) They always have a good special dish! I've had their Mac & cheese pulled pork with their homemade Pork rinds this was so amazing. Every bite was a perfect bite. It is on the pricey side. But everything is FRESH!!
Will def be back. The sausages and the sandwich's are ok, but the pork rinds are amazing.
I had the Moroccan Sausage and it was 10/10 !!!! Would recommend!! Gotta come here!!!