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Smalley's Roundup Restaurant - Steakhouse in Salinas, California

Smalley's Roundup Restaurant

4.1 (351 reviews)

1190 S Main St, Salinas, CA 93901

Steak house
Barbecue restaurant
Caterer
Restaurant

About Smalley's Roundup Restaurant - steak house in Salinas, California

Customer Review Summary

Smalley's Roundup Restaurant is praised for its exceptional BBQ quality and superb service, often noted as a go-to spot for meat lovers. Dishes like ribs, ribeye steak, and chicken breast receive high marks for tenderness and taste, with large portion sizes and a welcoming atmosphere. However, there are reports of hygiene issues in the bathrooms and inconsistencies with food preparation, such as undercooked steaks and dry burgers. Despite some negative experiences, many customers express a strong desire to return due to the overall quality of food and friendly service.

Key Features

Service options

  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.1 out of 5
5
207
4
68
3
25
2
19
1
32
Based on 351 reviews

Valerie Fletcher Bako

1 month ago

Good luck with other BBQ places; I haven't encountered anywhere else that matches Smalley's quality. We were served by one of the owners, Jeff, who provided superb service with a smile! The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, the ribeye steak was perfect, and the chicken breast was incredibly tender. The baked potato was just right, and the country beans were outstanding. We drive a considerable distance to dine here because the food is that good!

Joshua Lenzini

4 months ago

Great place to eat if you are a carnivore! I had the pork chops and ribs, wife had surf & turf and the beers were large (1L). Everything was delicious and portions large!

Adam Helm

4 months ago

Pretty bad experience. Bathroom was so dirty I had to take my toddler next door to Starbucks. He couldn’t go as there was pee all over the floor and toilets. Ordered a medium steak and big a blue steak. That thing wasn’t even cooked. Paid and left. Didn’t eat and we really had to use the bathroom somewhere else

Esi Liege

1 year ago

Just what i needed. 16oz ribeye salad bakedpotato beef n bean chili garlic bread. Great service great food. This is just the place for the traveling contractor lookin for a local good meal.

Francine F

2 years ago

We had our NYE meal here and it was the first time ever trying Smalleys! We were so full! Husband had a ribeye with steak fries, add mushrooms and grilled onions. I had a cheeseburger and steak fries. The ranch had the perfect ranch taste and the drinks come in a large cup. The mushrooms and chili were my favorite. OK it all was my favorite! My husband said his steak was delicious and cooked just as he requested. Staff are friendly and attentive. Good relaxing atmosphere with great country songs playing. Only negative was Bathroom toilet ran out of paper and I went to the other stall and the floor was soaked I almost slipped in the restroom. But I would totally go back! Thank you for a wonderful meal!

Jes Zamora

1 year ago

We were passing through, celebrating our anniversary. As we were visiting our very close friends, we were told to try their food, we hafta say it was a lot of food and amazingly good, top it off, great service from the staff!! Thank your all for such a great service, serving us the amazing food!!

Vincent Tang

3 years ago

5/8/21 indoor dining available. Ordered full rack of pork. The end pieces are dry. The BBQ sauce not overly sweet and tangy. Clam chowder has large chunks of clam, very flavorful. Will have to come for prime rib only on Friday, was told to come early because they sell out. Nice end to a meal with sherbet

Edward LeVeque

1st time. Friends really talked this place up. I had a bacon cheese burger. It had good flavor but was dry like the patty and the bacon had been sitting in the back for sometime.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Monday 11 AM–8 PM
Saturday 12–9 PM
Sunday 12–8 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM

Price Range

$$$