Flying Artichoke

40 Mortensen Ave, Salinas
(831) 759-9096

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Chili Burger
Salad

Between the Bread
Chicken Sandwich
Seasoned and grilled chicken breast with bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and avocado aioli spread on an artisan bread. Served with a choice of fries, coleslaw, or valley greens.
French Dip
Tender thin sliced prime rib on a French roll and house au jus dip on the side. Served with a choice of fries, coleslaw, or valley greens.
Artichoke Po'Boy
Fried artichoke hearts, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, sriracha ranch dressing, and shaved Parmesan cheese on a steak roll. Served with a choice of fries, coleslaw, or valley greens.
Big Bird
Hand-carved roast herb turkey with lettuce, tomato, and avocado aioli spread on a multi-grain bread. Served with a choice of fries, coleslaw, or valley greens.
Prime Rib Sandwich
Slow roast herb-seasoned prime rib of beef on a French roll topped with valley coleslaw and horseradish aioli. Served with a choice of fries, coleslaw, or valley greens.
BLT
Bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich with mayo on sourdough bread. Served with a choice of fries, coleslaw, or valley greens.
Cuban Sandwich
Roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and Dijon mustard spread on an artisan roll. Served with a choice of fries, coleslaw, or valley greens.

Appetizers
Lumpia
Sautéed carrots, corn, sweet pea beans, celery, and potatoes wrapped in flour spring roll and fried.
Fried Artichoke Heart
Artichoke heart dips in batter and fried. Choice of dips are lemon dill, garlic Dijon, or ranch.
Garlic Wings
Marinated fresh chicken wings tossed in chef hot sauce. Served with jalapeno aioli or ranch dip.

Soups
Artichoke Soup Bowl
Fresh artichoke hearts, cream, garlic, cinnamon, and butter.
Chili Bowl
House-seasoned chili beans and chuck ground beef.
Soup & Half
Soup of the day and your choice of chicken, turkey, or ham sandwich with lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo on wheat bread.

From the Grille
Cali Burrito
Herb-seasoned asada beef, potato fries, guacamole, artichoke pico, onions, cilantro, and pepper jack cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with a choice of fries, broccoli slaw, or valley greens.
Choke Burger
Fresh seasoned ground beef topped with sautéed sliced artichoke hearts, Swiss cheese, onion, lettuce, tomatoes, and basil aioli spread on a sesame bun. Served with a choice of fries, broccoli slaw, or valley greens.
Fish Tacos
Fish of the day, cabbage, cilantro, onions, guacamole, artichoke pico, and salsa verde on corn tortilla. Served with a choice of fries, broccoli slaw, or valley greens.
Tri Tip Sandwich
Fresh garlic herb seasoned tri-tip sautéed in chef BBQ sauce, lettuce, and tomatoes on a steak roll. Served with a choice of fries, broccoli slaw, or valley greens.
Top Dog
Grilled jumbo all beef frank topped with chili beans and onions on a sesame bun. Served with a choice of fries, broccoli slaw, or valley greens.
Tacos (3 pcs)
Slow-cooked seasoned chopped asada (beef) or carnitas (pork) topped with onions, cilantro, and salsa. Served with a choice of fries, broccoli slaw, or valley greens.
My Burger
Fresh ground beef grilled and layered with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayo, on a sesame bun. Served with a choice of fries, broccoli slaw, or valley greens.
Chili Burger
Grilled fresh ground beef smothered with house chili beans, pepper jack cheese, and green onions on a sesame bun. Served with a choice of fries, broccoli slaw, or valley greens.
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Roasted fresh garlic herb-seasoned pork drizzled with BBQ sauce on an artisan roll. Served with a choice of fries, broccoli slaw, or valley greens.

From the Valley
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce and house croutons tossed in Caesar dressing topped with grilled cajun-seasoned chicken breast. Served with garlic bread. Choice of dressing-red wine vinaigrette, house ranch, 1000 Island, blue cheese, poppy seed, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
Cobb Salad
Grilled seasoned plump turkey, boiled egg, bacon, bleu cheese, tomatoes, and avocado on mixed valley lettuce. Choice of dressing-red wine vinaigrette, house ranch, 1000 island, blue cheese, poppy seed, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
Castroville Artichoke
Fresh steamed or grilled heirloom artichokes on valley greens drizzled with balsamic rosemary reduction. Choice of dressing- red wine vinaigrette, house ranch, 1000 island, blue cheese, poppy seed, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
Thistle Salad
Baby artichoke heart, penne pasta, roasted bell pepper kalamata olives, tomato, feta, and Parmesan cheese tossed in olive oil and balsamic vinegar with garlic bread. Choice of dressing- red wine vinaigrette, house ranch, 1000 island, blue cheese, poppy seed, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
Wedge Salad
Fresh iceberg lettuce sprinkled with gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, bacon, grape tomatoes, and ranch dressing. Choice of dressing-red wine vinaigrette, house ranch, 1000 island, blue cheese, poppy seed, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.

Pasta My Way
Pasta My Way
Fresh local pasta with your choice of garlic butter, lemon capers, or alfredo sauce served with garlic bread.

Beverages
Soft Drinks
Arnold Palmer
Half iced tea half lemonade.
Iced Tea
Lemonade
Coffee
Orange Juice
Hot Cocoa

Sides
Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese with cheddar on sourdough bread.
Garlic Bread
Artichoke Soup (Cup)
House Salad
Small house salad with spring mix topped with carrots, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Plain Hot Dog
With mustard and ketchup on the side.

Between the Bread
Artichoke Pastrami
Scrambled eggs, N.Y. Style pastrami, baby artichoke, pepper jack cheese, and mayo on sourdough bread.
Club Egg Sandwich
Two fried eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, hash browns, and may on sourdough bread.

Classics
French Bread Toast
French bread dipped in eggs, milk, cinnamon, and grilled golden brown. Served with whip butter and maple syrup.
Pancake Combo
A hot cake with your choice of bacon, ham, or spam. Topped with maple mustard syrup.
Sunrise
2 fresh eggs done your way, bacon, ham, or sausage with hash browns.
Plane Stack
Three fresh whipped, fluffy hot cakes. Add egg for an extra price.
Breakfast Burrito
Scramble eggs, chorizo, and hash browns smothered with salsa wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Valley Omelet
Fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, onions, with cheddar cheese, and hash browns.
Steak and Eggs
Spiced rub beef skirt steak served with 2 eggs your way and hash browns.

Beverages
Coffee
Unsweetened Ice Tea
Orange Juice
Arnold Palmer
Half iced tea half lemonade.
Bottled Water
Coke
Diet Coke
Dr.Pepper
Hot Cocoa
Hot Tea
Lemonade
Sprite

Stuffed Tortilla
Breakfast Burrito Tortilla
Scrambled eggs, chorizo, hash browns, pepper jack cheese smothered in tomatillo salsa, and wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Huevos Ranchero Tortilla
2 eggs, asada beef, beans, tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, guacamole, and artichoke pico on corn tortillas.

Plane Stacks
Stack

Island Favorites
Loco Moco
Seasoned ground chuck beef patty, egg over easy on top of steamed jasmine rice, and finished with onion gravy.
Spam Eggs
Grilled spam and eggs your way over steamed jasmine rice.

Sides
Avocado
Bacon
Egg
Ham
Pancake
Sausage
Hash Browns

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Recent Reviews

I really enjoyed by grilled cheese sandwich. What was truly outstanding was the fried artichoke hearts over Parmesan salad. I will come back just for this dish!
I enjoyed meeting the people there and seeing the airplanes too.
April 2025
While looking for a spot to take a break from a roadtrip I thought to stop in here and YAY! Glad I did! It was not busy, super cute little spot. The fried artichoke is my new favorite food with the dill sauce. WHOA ❤️. The California burrito was top notch too! Great quality steak, the fries were very yummy and very fresh tasting guacamole.
The atmosphere is cool, I like the patio, ordered to go but sat outside with my dog. The woman who was serving was really awesome...
April 2025
The Flying Artichoke is a hidden gem and absolutely worth a visit! From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel so welcome. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed to enjoy what they do, which really set the tone for a great experience. The food was nothing short of amazing—everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in their craft, and it definitely shows on the plate.

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April 2025

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Flying Artichoke

40 Mortensen Ave, Salinas, CA 93905
(831) 759-9096