Food is 10/10, and the atmosphere is cozy. It's the kind of place you just want to stay and chat for a while after your meal. Everything we had was delicious and the service was great. The layout is accessible as well, and that's a bonus for someone like me who has mobility issues. Overall, it's a wonderful spot.
Vegan Restaurant
Amapola Kitchen and Wine Merchant
· $$$$ · salinas · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Food is 10/10, and the atmosphere is cozy. It's the kind of place you just want to stay and chat for a while after your meal. Everything we had was delicious and the service was great. The layout is accessible as well, and that's a bonus for someone like me who has mobility issues. Overall, it's a wonderful spot.
We have been here twice in the past week. Once for lunch and then returned as a new wine club member. Both were tastefully done in every way you can imagine. What a treat (literally) to have this in our backyard. Flavor in every sip and bite. Everything went beyond any expectations and had us talking about who we were going to bring with us the next time. The wine club evening experience was a great breakaway during the week that allowed us to try some things we would have never known of. It was great to bring home something new to share with friends. Costumer service feels genuine and kind with a homemade feel. The photos attached do not do them justice. If only you can transport smell and taste with “Ai” 🤣
We have been here twice in the past week. Once for lunch and then returned as a new wine club member. Both were tastefully done in every way you can imagine. What a treat (literally) to have this in our backyard. Flavor in every sip and bite. Everything went beyond any expectations and had us talking about who we were going to bring with us the next time. The wine club evening experience was a great breakaway during the week that allowed us to try some things we would have never known of. It was great to bring home something new to share with friends. Costumer service feels genuine and kind with a homemade feel. The photos attached do not do them justice. If only you can transport smell and taste with “Ai” 🤣
We used Jeff & Crystal with Amapola Kitchen/Wine to cater the dinner for our wedding in Salinas, CA and it was outstanding!! Jeff & Crystal really went above and beyond with their service. When they first got there, Jeff noticed that we didn't have a bar tender and it was self serve for our guests. Without even being asked, Jeff jumped up to the bar and began mixing drinks for our guests with a smile. Their hospitality as people was exceptional and so was their attention to detail in preparing the food. The dinner was extremely delicious! Our guests were really blown away with how good everything tasted. From the salads, to the apps, to the main courses, the dishes were exceptional. Jeff also did a stellar job selecting wines to pair with meal. The white wine that was served was quite possibly the best wine I have ever had. A huge thank you to Jeff & Crystal + the rest of the team for making our wedding night magical. If you are looking for someone to cater your wedding dinner in the Monterey, Carmel, or Salinas area, I would highly recommend Amapola to cater your big day. Thank you!! - Grant and Leah