Giant Artichoke Restaurant

Deep Fried Artichoke Hearts

Vegetarian. Deep served with a generous side of ranch dressing.

Artichoke Platter

One fresh steamed Artichoke, our freshly baked Artichoke bread, and eight deep-fried artichoke hearts served with mayo and ranch Dressing.

Fire Roasted Artichoke

One-half artichoke marinated in balsamic vinegar and Italian herbs and freshly grilled.

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Crispy tortilla chips served with warm artichoke and spinach cream sauce and topped with Jack cheese and fresh tomatoes.

Artichoke Sampler

A generous portion of artichoke nachos, one fire roasted artichoke, Castroville roll, eight deep-fried artichoke hearts served with our own housemade jalapeno and artichoke dip.

Jalapeno & Artichoke Dip

An eclectic mix of artichoke hearts, jalapenos, and Cheddar cheese finished with a light cream sauce and served with crispy tortilla chips.

Steamed Artichoke Hearts With Dip

Four whole artichoke hearts served with either spinach and artichoke dip or jalapeno and artichoke dip.

Castroville Rolls

Fresh Artichoke hearts, kidney beans and corn tossed with Cheddar and Jack cheeses then rolled into a flour tortilla and lightly deep fried.

Artichoke Nachos

Spicy tortilla chips smothered with Artichoke hearts, Italian sausage, and warm saucy nacho cheese.

Castro Personal Pizza

Fresh Artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives, jalapeños and with Cheddar and Jack cheeses.

Fresh Steamed Artichoke

Freshly steamed with mayo and ranch dressing.

Steamed Artichoke Hearts

A healthy way to enjoy our artichoke.

Grilled Chicken Club

Grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato on toasted bread. Choice of french fries or soup.

Three Meat House Club

Three Meat House Club Sandwich: Layered turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Choose from french fries or soup as a side.

Crispy Chicken Club

Tuna Salad Club

Tuna salad with lettuce, tomato on toasted bread. Choice of french fries or soup on the side.

Classic Turkey Club

Today's Californian

Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and Jack cheese on a freshly baked croissant, or your choice of bread with french fries or soup.

The New Vegetarian

Artichoke hearts, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, and jack cheese served on your choice of bread with french fries or soup.

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Seared chicken breast atop a bed of lightly sauced pasta and broccoli, served with crispy garlic bread.

Spaghetti

A classic, with homemade meat sauce and served with crispy garlic bread.

Lasagna

Topped with our homemade meat sauce and served with crispy garlic bread and vegetables.

Creamy Pesto Penne

Penne pasta tossed in a light cream sauce with artichokes and sun dried tomatoes.

Artichoke & Angel Hair Pasta

Olive oil, fresh diced tomatoes, olives, capers, and artichokes.

Chicken Fajita Salad

Fresh mixed greens and avocados with sautéed peppers, onions and mushrooms topped with sour cream.

Taco Salad

Spicy ground beef, beans, tomato, cheese, olives, and avocado served with mixed greens in a crispy tortilla bowl with sour cream and salsa.

Cobb Salad

Mixed greens, bacon, turkey, tomato, cucumber, avocado, olive turkey, with Bleu cheese dressing and fresh Bleu cheese crumbles.

Traditional Caesar Salad

Local fresh greens.

Bay Shrimp Louie

Bay shrimp, avocado, tomato, broccoli, and olives.

Oriental Chicken Salad

Our local fresh chicken breast on top of mixed greens, mandarin oranges, and crunchy noodles served with an oriental dressing.

Chef Salad

Local mixed greens with ham, turkey, olives, tomatoes, cheese and sliced egg.

Artichoke Salad

Local fresh mixed greens, artichoke hearts, cucumbers, tomato, egg and cheese with a creamy ranch dressing.

Traditional Sampler

Mozzarella cheese sticks, onion rings, chicken strips, and jalapeno poppers served with ranch dressing and marina.

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Crispy, gooey cheese sticks with marinara sauce.

Cheese Quesadilla

Freshly made with sour cream, Cheddar and Jack cheeses.

Jalapeno Poppers

Traditional poppers with ranch dressing.

The Artichoke Burger

Vegetarian. Housemade meatless patty made with artichoke hearts and spinach.

Hot Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich

Jack cheese and bacon.

Build Your Own Burger

Half pound of hundred percent fresh ground angus chuck lightly seasoned with sea salt and black pepper, hand pattied daily on a soft sesame seed bun. Served with the traditional lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion. Cooked to order and served with french fries or soup.

Sourdough Melt

Half pound burger on sourdough topped with Monterey Jack cheese.

Chili Burger

Half pound burger covered with chili, Cheddar cheese, and diced onions.

Patty Melt

Half pound burger served on rye with Swiss cheese and grilled onions.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Seasoned with Montreal spices.

The Giant Artichoke Burger

Half pound burger with dijonnaise, artichoke relish, onion ring, smoked bacon, and avocado.

Tuna Melt

Our own homemade tuna salad.

Artichoke & Pesto Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast, jack cheese, pesto and grilled artichoke hearts.

Blt

Hickory bacon, local fresh lettuce, and tomato on your favorite toasted bread.

Tuna Salad Sandwich

Our house made tuna salad served on your choice of bread with lettuce, tomato, and onion.

Chicken Strips (5 Pcs.)

With fries and BBQ sauce

Hot Wings (8 Pcs.)

Classic Buffalo, served with Fries

Fried Shrimp (8 Pcs.)

Served with fries and Cocktail sauce

Calamari (fried)

Served with fries and tartar sauce

Soup Of The Day

artichoke & vegetable"" or ""cream of artichoke"" soup

Shrimp Platter

Eight lightly breaded deep fried shrimp served with fresh lemon, tartar and cocktail sauce.

Seared Salmon

Finished with our own citrus chardonnay reduction and Gilroy garlic.

Seared Red Snapper

Seared filet finished with our own citrus chardonnay reduction.

Seafood Combo

Your choice of snapper of salmon, with fried calamari, and fried shrimp.

Giant Artichoke Special

A steamed artichoke, one fire-roasted, one Castroville roll, eight fried artichoke hearts, steamed artichoke hearts, a generous portion of artichoke nachos portion of artichoke nachos, a slice of artichoke bread, and an artichoke cupcake served with both the spinach and jalapeno dip.

Castroville Chicken

Fresh tender chicken finished with our housemade cream of artichoke and mushroom sauce.

Castroville Pork Chops

Two pork chops finished with our housemade cream of artichoke and mushroom sauce.

Local Fresh Chicken Breast

Seared and lightly seasoned or with teriyaki.

Chicken Fried Steak

A diner classic!.

Grilled Steaks (rib Eye)

Ribeye steak with choice of temperature: rare to well done. Served with option of baked potato, garlic mashed potatoes, or rice.

Grilled Steaks (new York Steak)

New York steak with choice of meat temperature and side option of baked potato, garlic mashed potatoes, or rice.

Chicken Enchiladas

Three enchiladas topped with our homemade spicy tomatillo sauce and served with rice or beans.

Artichoke Enchiladas

Three enchiladas topped with our homemade spicy tomatillo sauce and served with rice or beans.

Giant Rib Eye

Topped with five grilled shrimp, artichokes, and mushrooms and served with your choice of baked potato, mashed potato, or rice.

Regular Fries

Chili Cheese Fries