Giant Artichoke Restaurant Menu

Located in Castroville, CA, the Giant Artichoke Restaurant offers a wide range of American cuisine with a focus on artichokes. This veteran-owned establishment provides a cozy and welcoming atmosphere with various amenities, including outdoor seating, wheelchair accessibility, and delivery options. Customers rave about the deep-fried artichokes, giant burger, and pasta dishes, praising the delicious flavors and excellent service. The artichoke soup is a standout, according to one patron, while another customer fondly recalls childhood visits for the fried artichoke hearts. Despite the slightly run-down appearance, visitors appreciate the affordable prices and tasty meals, making it a great spot for lunch or breakfast. Experience the heartwarming nostalgia and flavorful dishes at Giant Artichoke Restaurant today.

Lunch Box Sandwiches

Tuna Salad Sandwich

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

$10.25

BLT

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

$10.25

The New Vegetarian

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

$10.75

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.

$12.75

Specialty Sandwiches

Specialty Appetizers

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.

$35.00

Artichoke Platter

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

$18.75

Fire Roasted Artichoke

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

$9.00

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.

$12.75

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

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

$12.75

Steamed Artichoke Hearts With Dip

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

$15.75

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.

$12.75

Artichoke Nachos

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

$12.75

Castro Personal Pizza

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

$12.75

Deep Fried Artichoke Hearts

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

$9.50

Steamed Artichoke Hearts

A healthy way to enjoy our artichoke.

$13.00

Fresh Steamed Artichoke

Freshly steamed with mayo and ranch dressing.

$8.50

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Crispy, gooey cheese sticks with marinara sauce.

$10.00

Jalapeno Poppers

Traditional poppers with ranch dressing.

$10.00

Traditional Sampler

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

$14.75

Cheese Quesadilla

Freshly made with sour cream, Cheddar and Jack cheeses.

$10.00

More Traditional Apps

Soup & Salad

Soup Of The Day

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

$5.50

Artichoke Salad

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

$13.50

Traditional Caesar Salad

Local fresh greens.

$11.50

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.

$13.50

Cobb Salad

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

$13.50

Chicken Fajita Salad

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

$14.50

Bay Shrimp Louie

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

$14.50

Chef Salad

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

$13.50

Oriental Chicken Salad

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

$14.50

Salads

Join the Club

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.

$12.75

Tuna Salad Club

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

$12.75

Grilled Chicken Club

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

$12.75

Classic Turkey Club

Sliced turkey and crispy bacon with lettuce, tomato, and mayo, served on three slices of toasted bread.

$12.75

Crispy Chicken Club

Crispy chicken breast topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on a toasted bun.

$12.75

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.

$57.00

The Giant Artichoke Special

Featured Items

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.

$10.75

Chili Burger

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

$11.50

Patty Melt

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

$11.50

The Artichoke Burger

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

$11.50

Sourdough Melt

Half pound burger on sourdough topped with Monterey Jack cheese.

$11.50

Hot Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich

Jack cheese and bacon.

$12.75

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Seasoned with Montreal spices.

$12.00

Tuna Melt

Our own homemade tuna salad.

$11.50

The Giant Artichoke Burger

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

$17.00

Artichoke & Pesto Chicken Sandwich

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

$15.50

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.

$23.50

Grilled Steaks (New York Steak)

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

$23.50

Castroville Chicken

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

$18.50

Castroville Pork Chops

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

$19.50

Local Fresh Chicken Breast

Seared and lightly seasoned or with teriyaki.

$17.00

Chicken Fried Steak

A diner classic!.

$16.50

Hearty Home Style Meals

Pasta

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

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

$15.75

Artichoke & Angel Hair Pasta

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

$14.75

Creamy Pesto Penne

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

$15.75

Spaghetti

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

$13.75

Lasagna

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

$12.75

Seared Red Snapper

Seared filet finished with our own citrus chardonnay reduction.

$24.00

Seared Salmon

Finished with our own citrus chardonnay reduction and Gilroy garlic.

$24.00

Shrimp Platter

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

$18.50

Seafood Combo

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

$30.00

Seafood

Specialties

Artichoke Enchiladas

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

$13.75

Chicken Enchiladas

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

$13.75

Giant Rib Eye

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

$29.75

Chicken Strips

With fries and BBQ sauce

$12.00

Fried Shrimp ( Pcs.)

Served with fries and Cocktail sauce

$15.00

Hot Wings

Classic Buffalo, served with Fries

$15.00

Calamari (Fried)

Served with fries and tartar sauce

$15.00

A Basket Case

On the Side

Chili Cheese Fries

Spicy fries smothered in chili and melted cheese, a perfect savory delight.

$10.25

Regular Fries

Crispy golden fries, salted to perfection.

$8.00