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National Steinbeck Center

JOHN STEINBECK’S BIRTHPLACE AND BOYHOOD HOME
A Restored Victorian Home owned by the Valley Guild
Now a Charming Luncheon Restaurant

Located two blocks west of the National Steinbeck Center at
132 Central Avenue
Salinas, California 93901

The Valley Guild is a non-profit, volunteer organization which has owned and operated
The House since 1972. Their purpose is to maintain and preserve The Steinbeck House
for future generations of Steinbeck readers.

The Steinbeck House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Your gratuities are greatly appreciated. They are used solely to maintain the House.

Visit our “Best Cellar” gift shop featuring unique gifts for that special event.
It was here that storyteller John Steinbeck related talks of ghosts
to the neighborhood youngsters.

The Best Cellar Gift Shop is open from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday.

We value your patronage!

UPCOMING EVENTS AND TEAS:

SPECIAL NOTE: The Steinbeck House will be closed Wednesday, July 4th in observance of our Nation's Birthday.

TEAS~ 2012
Enjoy our menu items that consists of fresh-baked scones, tea sandwiches, fresh fruits and assorted desserts. $25 per person which includes tax and tip.

Mark your Calendars . . .May 12th, June 9th (Princess/Prince Tea), July 14th, August 11th, September 8th, October 13rd, November 10th and December 8th

Our Queen Anne style Victorian restaurant was the birthplace and boyhood home of author John Steinbeck.

Call for reservations at 831-424-2735.

Lunch is Served:
Tuesday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
All lunch items are available for take-out

Menu Prices
Entree $12.75 includes entree, soup or salad and rolls.
Large Soup & Large Salad $10.50
Soup or Salad & Sandwich $10.50
Whole Sandwich w/ Garnish $10.50
Dessert $ 5.00
Dessert & Coffee $ 7.50
Child’s Meal $ 6.50

Beverages $ 2.50
Ice Tea, Lemonade, Steinbeck Tea, Coffee,
Hot Tea, Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite
Sparkling Water $2.00
Apple Juice, Tomato Juice, Milk $ 1.50

Sparkling Wine
Korbel Split $14.00
Korbel Bottle $20.00

Monterey County Bottled Wines
Chardonnay or Riesling $22.00
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon $23.00

House Wines $ 5.00 (.187ml=1 glass)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot
White Zinfandel

House Wines $ 10.00 (.375ml=2 1/2 glasses)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot
White Zinfandel

Beer
Heineken $ 3.50
Corona $3.00
Bud Lite$ 3.00
Coors Lite $ 3.00

Prices do not include Beverage, Tax or Gratuity

Call (831) 424-2735 for more information.
Reservations suggested.

Owned and operated by the Valley Guild - A volunteer organization dedicated to the maintenance and
preservation of the Steinbeck House and to provide new charitable revenue for the community.