The Village Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Village Restaurant, a beloved gem located in Salinas, CA, where French and American favorites mingle for an unforgettable breakfast and brunch experience. This casual and quiet eatery is ideal for groups and families, offering a variety of vegetarian options, hearty chilaquiles, and classic omelettes that guests rave about.
Accommodating to all, the staff prides themselves on their warm service, ensuring every dish is cooked to perfection—whether it’s the well-seasoned country potatoes or the robust tri-tip sandwich. With options for outdoor seating, delivery, and takeout, The Village makes it easy to enjoy great food on your terms. Sustainable practices are also a highlight, featuring compostable containers and reusable tableware.
Join us for a delightful meal any day of the week, and discover why this local favorite is quickly becoming a home away from home for many!
From Our Fryer
Monterey Bay Calamari
lightly breaded deep fried served w french fried tartar and cocktel sauce
Fried Prawns
lightly breaded deep fried served french fried tartar cocktel sauce
Fish Chips
lightly breaded deep fried served w french fried tartar cocktel sauce
Fried Combo
fish .prawns .calamari lightly breaded deep fried seved wfrench fried tartar and cocktel sauce
MahiMahi
Topped with pineapple orange buerre Blanc, served with rice and vegetables shrimp scampi.
Pacific Salmon
Grilled topped wlemon basil butter white wine sauce served wrica and vegetables
Fajitas Choice Of Beef, Chicken Or Prawns
Grilled with 3 color bell peppers red onions, served with rice beans
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp sauteed with garlic butter, white wine, diced tomtatoes, and onions served with rice and sauteed vegetables.
ALL HOUSE SPECIALS SERVED W RICE VEGETABLES
Salads
Caesar Salad
Made with romaine hearts tossed with garlic croutons and parmesan cheese.
Cobb Salad
Fresh mixed greens, loaded with bacon, gorgonzola chesse, asocado, tomatoes, hardboiled eges, bleu cheese crumbles, and your choice of dressing.
Cajun Salmon
Spicy Grilled Salmon fillet over mixed greens tossed with raspberry vinaigrette garnished with tometoes cucumbers
Oriental Chicken Salad
Seed crusted chicken breast with mandarin oranges,almonds, cucumbery, and ginger mango dressing.
Roasted Pear Gorgonzola
Mixed greens tossed with sweet balsamic vinagrette with candied walnuts and gongonzolas cheese.
Skirt Steak
Grilled skirt steak, seasoned and server ona wedge of iceberg lettuce with bleu cheese crumbers, cucumbery and red onions.
TriTip Sandwich
Marinated beef grilled with mushrooms and onions, served on ciabatta bread with melted jack, cheese, and chef garnish.
TURKAY BURGUER
Topped wbacom avacado grill mushrooms avacado jack cheese
Fish Sandwich
Fish of the day served on a Francesca bread with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
Meatball Sandwich
Ciabatta bread, melted jack cheese chef garnish
Ultimate Cheese Burguer
sauteed mushroon onion topped wbacom avacado jack cheese served wfrench frie
Village Cheese Burguer
two lean ground beef patties grilled topped wamercan cheese lettuce tomatoes pickles onion
Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled chicken breast, cilantro, green onions, and diced tomatoes mixed with melted cheeses, served on a large flour tortilla with avocado, a side of salsa, and sour cream.
Chicken Parmesan
Grilled chicken breast topped with a marinara sauce and parmesan cheese.
Cheeseburguer
lean ground beef patty grilled topped w american cheese lettuce ,tomatoes pickles onion
Hamburger
Lean ground beef patty grilled and topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and onions.
Calamari Steak
Lightly breaded calamari grilled and served on a Francesca bread with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and tartar sauce on the Sid.
Chicken Chipotle Burger
Grilled chicken breast topped with a chipotle sauce, avocado, chef garnish, and melted jack cheese.
Calamari Steak Sandwish
Lightly breaded calamari grilled and served on a Francesca bread with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and tartar sauce on the Sid.
Village Cheese Burger
two lean ground beef patties grilled topped w american cheese lettuce tomatoes pickles onion
Turkey Burger
Topped with avocado, bacon, grilled mushrooms,onions, and jack cheese.
Ultimate Cheese Burger
lean ground beef patties grilled mushrooms onion bacon avacado topped wjack cheese lettuce tomatoes pickles
Burgers Sandwiches
BREAKFAST SERVE ALL DAY
Chilaquiles
crispi tortillas sauted wiht home made tomatoes chile sauce served sourcream avocado and cilantro. add chicken or steak
Crab Cakes Benedict
served over of english muffins spinach tomatoes topped hollandaise sauce
Rodeo Combo
Two pancakes, two eggs and two strips of bacon.
Huevos Rancheros
Flour tortilla, black beans, chorizo, onions, tomato, avocado and jack cheese.
Bay Shrimp
Green onions, tomato, avocado, fresh jalap eno peppers and jack cheese.
Steak Eggs
Grilled steak accompanied by two eggs, often served with hash browns and toast.
Bacon Eggs
Two eggs prepared to your preference, accompanied by slices of bacon, often served with toast.
Traditional Benedict
Served with ham and tomato and home potatoe topped hollandaise sauce
Biscuits With Country Gravy
served whith 2 eggs topped country gravy and hom poatoes
Veggie
Salinas valley spinach, mushrooms, onions, avocado and jack cheese.
Texas Combo
Two pieces of French toast with two sausages and two eggs.
Denver
Local peppers, onions, ham and cheddar cheese.
Hotlink Scramble
Onion, tomatoes potatoes
The Rodeo
Beacon, sausage, ham, onions, spinach, tomato and cheddar cheese.
Tukey Avacado
served with grilled spinach turkey and avacado
Calamari Steak Eggs
Grilled calamari steak served with eggs, typically includes a side of tartar sauce or lemon for added flavor.
Vegetarian
Served with fresh tomato, spinach and mushrooms.
Breakfast Burrito
Three eggs, onions, ham, tomato, mushrooms, avocado and cheddar cheese.
Joes Scramble
Ground beef, spinach, mushrooms, onions, and jack cheese.
Baja Express
Mexican chorizo, onions, mushrooms and cheese.
Breakfast Sampler
Served with two blueberries pancakes, bacon strips, ham, and eggs.
California Frittata
Ham, beacon, spinach, onions, avocado and cheddar cheese.
Sandwich Salad
Fish sandwich paired with Caesar salad meatball sandwich with Cobb salad tritip sandwich alongside Oriental chicken salad. Selections from Delicious Duos.
Delicious Duos
Seafood served w rice and vegetables
Sides Sausages
Sausages typically served alongside rice and vegetables, offering a simple yet satisfying combination of flavors.
Fried Prawns
Lightly breaded and deep fried served with French fries, cocktail and tartar sauce.
Fried Combo
Fried calamari, fish and prawns served with French fries.
Side Bacon
4 pieces grill bacon
Fish Chips
Lightly breaded and deep fried, served with French fries, cocktail and tartar sauce.
Sides Rice
broiled rise
Sanddabs
Fresh sanddabs served with mashed potato and fresh vegetables topped with lemon basil buerre Blanc sauce.
Side Mashed Potatoes
Garlic mashed potatoes
Sides French Fries
deep.fried
Sides Pancakes
2 pancakes topped w butter syrup sprinkled powdered sugar
Monterey Combo
Broiled salmon, mahimahi and snapper served with lemon basil buerre Blanc sauce mashed potato and vegetables.
Snapper
Baked fresh snapper served with rice and vegetables topped with lemon basil buerre Blanc sauce.
Side Ham
grill ham
Sides Avocado
avocado
MONTEREY BAY CALAMARI
lightly breaded and deep fried served w french fries ,tartar cocktail sauce
Sides Vegetables
Sauteed vegetables
Sand Dabs
Fresh sand dabs topped with lemon basil beurre Blanc sauce.
Seafood Monterey Combo
Grilled salmon, mahimahi and snapper topped with lemon basil beurre Blanc sauce.
Snapper
Baked fresh snapper served with rice, vegetables, and topped with lemon basil beurre Blanc sauce.
Fajitas Choice
chicken beef or prawns grille wbell peppers red onion tomatoes served w rice and vegetable
Pacific Salmom
grilled topped wlemon basil butter white wine sauce served wrica and vegetables
Prawns Scampi
sauteed wgarlic butter white wine lemon tomatoes green onion sauce
Seafood
Pasta
Linguine Pomodoro
Linguine sauteed with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil sauce served with garlic bread.
Lobster Ravioli
Ravioli filled with lobster served in a creamy tomato sauce with garlic bread.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Noodles tossed in a rich creamy alfredo sauce.
Spaghetti Meatballs
Tasty tender meatballs simmered in a rich garlic basil marinara sauce.
Meat Lasagna
Layers of rich meat sauce, creamy cheese sauce and tender pasta topped with a layer of golden melted cheese, and vegetable.
Lobster Ravioli
Ravioli filled with lobster served in a tomato cream sauce.
Linguine Pomodoro
Linguine tossed with fresh tomato, garlic and basil sauce.
Linguine Pomodoro With Blackened Chicken
Linguine tossed with a fresh pomodoro sauce, typically includes basil and garlic, topped with slices of blackened chicken and served with a side of garlic bread.
Linguine Pomodoro With Blackened Praws
Sauteed with fresh tomatoes, garlic basil
Spaghetti Meatballs
Tasty tender meatballs simmered in a rich garlic basil marinara.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Noodles tossed in a rich creamy alfredo sauce.
Blackened Chicken
noodles tossed in rich creamy alfredo sauce
Meat Lasagna
Deep dish lasagna filled with marinara sauce, cheese and meat.
Blackened Prawns
noodles tossted in rich creamy alfredo sauce
ALL PASTAS SERVED W SIDE OF GARLIC BREAD
FRENH TOAST PANCAKES
Blueberry Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes studded with blueberries, topped with a dollop of butter and a dusting of powdered sugar, served with a side of syrup.
Traditional Pancake
Fluffy, goldenbrown pancakes sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Wheat Germ Pancake
Pancakes enriched with wheat germ, offering a nutritious twist to a classic breakfast favorite.
Walnut Raisin Pancake
Buttermilk pancakes filled with walnuts and raisins, typically served with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Fresh Fruit Crepes
filled with strawberrys banana and pineapple topped whippedcream granola chocolate strawberry syrup
Fruit Bowl
with season all fruits........
Cinnamon French Toast
Thick slices of bread infused with cinnamon, typically includes a dusting of powdered sugar and a dollop of whipped cream.
Mango Mango Pancake
Oatmeal
topped with fresh banana and side brown sugar raisins and milk
Fresh Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Pancakes infused with fresh apple and cinnamon, typically includes a topping of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
Bowl
A bowl of our daily homemade soup, with flavors that vary each day. Please contact us for todays selection.
Bread Bowl
Creamy soup served in a hollowedout bread loaf, accompanied by a bread piece for dipping.
Cup
A rotating selection of homemade soup. Please inquire about todays offering.
Soup
SIDE ORDERS
French Fries
Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery whipped potatoes, perfectly seasoned for a comforting side dish.
SIDE OF AVACADO
AVOCADO
Bacon Side
Sauteed Vegetables
A medley of fresh vegetables including snow peas, wax beans, and string beans, sauteed and lightly seasoned.
Sausages
Seasoned ground meat encased, typically grilled or panfried, offering a savory taste.
Rice
Flavorful rice dish prepared to perfection, showcasing an ideal complement for any meal.
Green Salad
Fresh mixed greens with seasonal vegetables
Ham
Grilled ham slices, lightly browned for a savory, smoky flavor.
Maple Soy Skirt Steak
Marinated and grilled topped with onion rings.
New York Steak
Grilled and covered with a brown merlot sauce and topped with onion.
RibEye
USDA choice black angus strip steak grilled and covered wmerlotbrow sauce topped wonion ring
Chicken Picatta
Tender breast sauteed in a lemon capper butter sauce and white wine.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms, and herbs in arsala sauce.
Rib Eye Steak
Grill topped with Brown Merlot sauce fries onion
Steak Poultry
Appetizers
Monterey Bay Calamari
Local squid lightly breaded and deepfried. Served with lemon, cocktail, and tartar sauce.
Shrimp Bruschetta
Grilled French bread rubbed with garlic and topped with tender shrimp, diced tomatoes, and basil.
Garlic Bread
French bread sliced and spread with garlic butter, sprinkled with parmesan cheese, and parsley.
Artichoke Heart
Lightly deep fried and served with ranch dressing on the side.
Dungeness Crab Cakes
Pan with chipotle and lemon aioli topped with a mangocilantro salsa.
Spicy Shrimp Cocktail
Tender shrimp mixed in a tomato juice cocktail with ketchup, lime juice, diced tomatoes, onions, avocado, cilantro and cucumber, served with crackers and lemon wedges on the side.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms, and herbs in arsala sauce.
Chicken Picatta
Tender breast sauteed in a lemon capper butter sauce and white wine.
New York Steak
USDA choice black angus strip steak grilled and covered with a mushroom sauce.
Maple Soy Skirt Steak
Marinated and grilled topped with onion rings.
RibEye
Grilled and covered with a brown merlot sauce and topped with onion.