The Steinbeck House Restaurant

Fantastic restaurant.

I love this restaurant very cozy and the history amazing

The food was home-like and delicious. Everybody was super nice and friendly. The restaurant was cozy and atmospheric.

The chef is a professional, but the staff all volunteer. You can tell they all love their jobs.

I have taken over a dozen people, and all have returned on their own. There is a fixed menu, plus at least three special items presented every week.

It is hidden in plain sight among the Victorian houses, a couple of blocks from restored Old Town.

Great dining in a historic setting with knowledgeable, friendly and helpful service by a dedicated team of great servers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

It was a wonderful experience for us because of the delicious food and the wonderful volunteers who helped run this delightful establishment:)

A hidden gem!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

It was an awesome experience,! The food and service was great?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gift Shop, Chicken Cranberry, Soup, Sandwich, High Tea

Friendly young ladies welcome you like family. I love them all! Food is great- the rolls are finely baked, creamy lettuce soup is to die for, and the creme brulee is just superb!
The store boasts of rare finds- books from the 1930s, an embroidered autographed cap. Glad I stopped by to see the house.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Fajitas, Creme Brulee, Soup

Lovely Victorian home that was converted into a restaurant. Interior has bits if Steinbeck's biography posted around. Service is good, food is good as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious food, gorgeously restored home and charming experience. I would plan my travels along 101 to make sure I’m passing through during lunchtime.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Brie and Apple Sandwich, Gift Shop, Chicken Apple Brie Salad, Frozen Chocolate Charlotte

We didn't go to the restaurant but had a tour. The tour was great and the volunteers were so informative, helpful and friendly. The house has been excellently restored and beautiful.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Great staff and big, delicious portions at reasonable prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Gift Shop, Monte Cristo, Creme Brulee, Chicken Apple Brie Salad, Steinbeck Brownie Pie, Frozen Chocolate Charlotte, Chicken Cranberry, Soup, Sandwich

Food: There is a rotating weekly menu, as well as a menu of sandwiches/wraps that are always offered. Yummy complimentary rolls! I had a half sandwich and soup and it was plenty. & try the Steinbeck iced tea.

Service: This place is volunteer-run (aside from the chef, social media, and bookkeeper) and all of them are LOVELY. Hannah, my server, checked on me frequently & was very friendly. We got a great run down of the Steinbeck family and home history by a volunteer "KK" during our lunch. Another volunteer let me look around a bit and I never felt rushed even when more customers were coming in. They are doing a wonderful job of running this restaurant and preserving the building/local history.

Vegetarian options: The restaurant is participating in the "Blue Zones Project" and has a special vegetarian entree available on their rotating menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Brie and Apple Sandwich

This is the third shower I have hosted in addition to many celebrations and luncheons for many years. The Steinbeck House is special to my heart❣️❣️❣️ The perfect setting for our Bridgerton Diamond of the Season baby shower tea❣️❣️❣️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5