Giant Artichoke Restaurant

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11261 Merritt St
Castroville, CA 95012

The Giant Artichoke Restaurant is located near Castroville and is known for its deep-fried artichokes. While the restaurant offers a variety of menu items, it has received mixed feedback regarding portion sizes and flavor. The distinctive giant artichoke sculpture outside serves as an iconic landmark for visitors.

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3.0402 reviews
Sarah H.
7/19/2025

Family tradition for over 50 yrs coming to Castroville for the fried artichokes at the Giant Artichoke. Today's visit did not disappoint!! Fried artichokes as tasty and crispy as remembered....

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Steve T.
9/12/2025

I've been going here for decades every time I visit Monterey. I always get the french fried artichoke hearts to go. This time, they felt and tasted different. They were really too crispy to be...

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Paige H.
8/22/2025

You know we had to make a pitstop at the world's largest artichoke in the artichoke center of the world! For all the artichoke lovers out there, it really is a cute little rest stop to stretch...

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Kathy C.
12/7/2025

Artichokes in Castroville, it's like a must. We walked in and it was almost empty. We were seated and given menus. We ordered the artichoke soup, the fried artichokes and the spinach artichoke...

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Sarah L.
12/1/2025

If you're obsessed with artichokes and are from a place where there's not a lot around, I can see the appeal of checking this place out. However, do not expect quality food. It's fun because of...

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