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.
BLT
Hickory bacon, local fresh lettuce, and tomato on your favorite toasted bread.
The New Vegetarian
Artichoke hearts, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers, and jack cheese served on your choice of bread with french fries or soup.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Crispy tortilla chips served with warm artichoke and spinach cream sauce and topped with Jack cheese and fresh tomatoes.
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.
Deep Fried Artichoke Hearts
Vegetarian. Deep served with a generous side of ranch dressing.
Steamed Artichoke Hearts
A healthy way to enjoy our artichoke.
Fresh Steamed Artichoke
Freshly steamed with mayo and ranch dressing.
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Crispy, gooey cheese sticks with marinara sauce.
Jalapeno Poppers
Traditional poppers with ranch dressing.
Traditional Sampler
Mozzarella cheese sticks, onion rings, chicken strips, and jalapeno poppers served with ranch dressing and marina.
Cheese Quesadilla
Freshly made with sour cream, Cheddar and Jack cheeses.
More Traditional Apps
Soup & Salad
Soup Of The Day
artichoke & vegetable"" or ""cream of artichoke"" soup
Artichoke Salad
Local fresh mixed greens, artichoke hearts, cucumbers, tomato, egg and cheese with a creamy ranch dressing.
Traditional Caesar Salad
Local fresh greens.
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.
Chicken Fajita Salad
Fresh mixed greens and avocados with sautéed peppers, onions and mushrooms topped with sour cream.
Bay Shrimp Louie
Bay shrimp, avocado, tomato, broccoli, and olives.
Chef Salad
Local mixed greens with ham, turkey, olives, tomatoes, cheese and sliced egg.
Oriental Chicken Salad
Our local fresh chicken breast on top of mixed greens, mandarin oranges, and crunchy noodles served with an oriental dressing.
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.
Tuna Salad Club
Tuna salad with lettuce, tomato on toasted bread. Choice of french fries or soup on the side.
Grilled Chicken Club
Grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato on toasted bread. Choice of french fries or soup.
Classic Turkey Club
Sliced turkey and crispy bacon with lettuce, tomato, and mayo, served on three slices of toasted bread.
Crispy Chicken Club
Crispy chicken breast topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on a toasted bun.
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.
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.
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.
The Artichoke Burger
Vegetarian. Housemade meatless patty made with artichoke hearts and spinach.
Sourdough Melt
Half pound burger on sourdough topped with Monterey Jack cheese.
Hot Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich
Jack cheese and bacon.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Seasoned with Montreal spices.
Tuna Melt
Our own homemade tuna salad.
The Giant Artichoke Burger
Half pound burger with dijonnaise, artichoke relish, onion ring, smoked bacon, and avocado.
Artichoke & Pesto Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, jack cheese, pesto and grilled artichoke hearts.
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.
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!.
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.
Artichoke & Angel Hair Pasta
Olive oil, fresh diced tomatoes, olives, capers, and artichokes.
Creamy Pesto Penne
Penne pasta tossed in a light cream sauce with artichokes and sun dried tomatoes.
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.
Seared Red Snapper
Seared filet finished with our own citrus chardonnay reduction.
Seared Salmon
Finished with our own citrus chardonnay reduction and Gilroy garlic.
Shrimp Platter
Eight lightly breaded deep fried shrimp served with fresh lemon, tartar and cocktail sauce.
Seafood Combo
Your choice of snapper of salmon, with fried calamari, and fried shrimp.
Seafood
Specialties
Artichoke Enchiladas
Three enchiladas topped with our homemade spicy tomatillo sauce and served with rice or beans.
Chicken 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.
Chicken Strips
With fries and BBQ sauce
Fried Shrimp ( Pcs.)
Served with fries and Cocktail sauce
Hot Wings
Classic Buffalo, served with Fries
Calamari (Fried)
Served with fries and tartar sauce
A Basket Case
On the Side
Chili Cheese Fries
Spicy fries smothered in chili and melted cheese, a perfect savory delight.
Regular Fries
Crispy golden fries, salted to perfection.