The
Steinbeck House
Experience John Steinbeck's birthplace
and boyhood home
Call 831-424-2735
for reservations
John Steinbeck’s birthplace and boyhood home is a restored Queen Anne style Victorian built in 1897. The Steinbeck family purchased the home in 1900 and raised their family there. It was purchased by The Valley Guild in 1973. It is now a charming restaurant serving lunch Tuesday through Saturday located two blocks west of the National Steinbeck Center at 132 Central Avenue in Salinas and also features a gift shop, The Best Cellar.
The Valley Guild was formed by eight enthusiastic women who shared a common interest in gourmet cooking and wanted to showcase the Salinas Valley produce. The Valley Guild renovated and restored the house after purchasing it. It was opened to the public as a restaurant on February 27, 1974 – the 72nd anniversary of John Steinbeck’s birth.
Upcoming Events
About John
Famed novelist John Ernst Steinbeck Jr. was born on February 27, 1902, in Salinas, California. His books, including his landmark work...[read more]
Our Story
The Valley Guild was formed by eight enthusiastic women who shared a common interest in gourmet cooking and wanted to showcase Salinas...[read more]
Our Tours
Summer tours will begin Sundays in July. Our docents will give tours of all three floor levels of the house. You will be given interesting facts and step inside John's bedroom and see the bed he was born in....[read more]
Featured Menu Items
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Lemon Bundt Cake
With locally grown fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
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Chicken Apple Brie
Large salad with grilled chicken breast, apples and Brie cheese. Served with basil vinaigrette.
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Chicken Bundles
Chicken breast, tarragon cream sauce wrapped in philo dough and baked to a golden brown. Served with rice and vegetables.
Reservations
Reservations, tours and private party details831-424-2735
132 Central Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
Restaurant
Tuesday - Saturday
Lunch is served from 11:30 - 2:00pm
The Best Cellar Gift Shop
OPEN Tuesday - Saturday 11:00am - 3:00pm
